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Re: 3DGS Book-Creating 3DGamestudio Games That Succeed
[Re: Nardulus]
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03/18/04 10:33
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I am biased on Mr Rollings because I saved a project he screwed up. So I know for a fact he should not be writing about designing or even making games.
LOL Can't beat that! I can't attest to him as an individual or professional but his books are right on par with the other classics in my library (most notably anything with LaMothe in it ). He's a good writier and the things he has mentioned in his book have worked real well for me. Now, that he doesn't take his own advice...hehehe
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I say let him write about it and lets critique it once he is done.
I agree, but we are not doing Red Army a favor by having him write down a blind alley as it where. I see our critiques at this point not as discouragement, but rather as a chance for Red to focus his own work on subjects and maybe re-prioritize content or development time of his book based on our comments. No one is saying don't write the book. I think what is being said is just make sure you have something new to say or a new way of saying something you know about. If you have nothing new to say, I can go on the net and find it out and if you have a new way of saying something you know nothing about, then it's best not to say that at all.
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Re: 3DGS Book-Creating 3DGamestudio Games That Succeed
[Re: fastlane69]
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03/18/04 16:15
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yada yada yada
yeah i've been thinking about the publishing section, and instead of actually covering publishing the game, it will probably just focus more about getting the game to a point where a publisher could pick it up, i might just throw the publishing section out. the book is mainly focused on creating a 3dgamestudio game, not really as much selling it. i don't want to make it sound like this is a sudden decision because of you guys posts, it's really something i was thinking about when i first wrote the ToC.
anyway, about the book progress...i haven't really had too much time to work on it lately, i've been out the last couple of days, plus have had final exams and such last week. i'm thinking about skipping chapter 3 for the moment, skipping on over to part 2, and get that out of the way, because i feel part 2 will be the easiest part for me to write (because this part of the book IS right up my alley ) then i can go back and finish up the rest of the book and take some more time on that and release a sample chapter from part 2 or something..
anyway.. yeah the book should do well !
oh and by the way.. besides the game Battlefields of Stalingrad, that i'm working on (i'll have more on that one in showcase and such in the future), i have another project up my sleeve that is actually quite simple to make, yet it is a very interesting proggy (not really a GAME, but...well i dunno that's up to you i guess..;)) i can already tell it'll be good because i was playin around with it.. and actually screw the whole "i'll show it in showcase" because this game will just go straight to showcase 2 with a link of where to purchase it really soon...but i just can't tell everyone or give people hints because i think the idea will most likely get stolen
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Re: 3DGS Book-Creating 3DGamestudio Games That Succeed
[Re: danthaman015]
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03/18/04 17:33
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Dan Silverman
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anyway, about the book progress...i haven't really had too much time to work on it lately, i've been out the last couple of days, plus have had final exams and such last week. i'm thinking about skipping chapter 3 for the moment, skipping on over to part 2
Can anyone say TUSC!
Just kidding
Oh, and any of you old hats will know what I am referring too .
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Re: 3DGS Book-Creating 3DGamestudio Games That Succeed
[Re: fastlane69]
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03/19/04 02:53
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lol this isn't another TUSC..
hopefully:)
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what does TUSC stand for, it's killing me!
i know what the thing is, but i think it is The Ultimate Script Creator.. is that right?
anyway..
lol
these next 2 days i should get a lot of progress oo can't wait!
-dan
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Re: 3DGS Book-Creating 3DGamestudio Games That Succeed
[Re: danthaman015]
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03/19/04 14:05
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ok guys, the title of the book sucks, it's too long, too.
i need some ideas for a book about making a 3d gamestudio game!
what do y'all suggest?
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Re: 3DGS Book-Creating 3DGamestudio Games That Succeed
[Re: fastlane69]
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03/19/04 17:27
03/19/04 17:27
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You may add some interviews with people who have already published a 3dgs based game. They would allow some of their screens in your book, too. I like the title, too. Quote:
"Making your game with 3DGS"
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