Torque Game Engine tutorials?
by Shane09 · in General Discussion · 10/07/2008 (10:54 am) · 13 replies
Hello all.
I am looking for some great tutorials for Torque Game Engine. Specifically Torque Game Engine 1.4 since that is the version I own. I really liked the 'Getting Started.pdf' tutorial that came with the Torque Game Engine download. Are there some more tutorials out there, like this one? I just need some real basic tutorials like that, because I am not too familiar with the Torque Game Engine.
EDIT:
I don't like downloading things from the internet that I would have to download to do a specific type of tutorial. Also, I would LOVE to do the tutorial of the game you make by using the CD from "The Game Programmer's Guide to Torque" book (GG Press). Oh wait, mine broke. Too bad a portion of the book is useless now. Is there anyway I can get a free replacement CD, or GG Admin or Employee can give a link for the contents where I can download the "stuff".
Thanks.
I am looking for some great tutorials for Torque Game Engine. Specifically Torque Game Engine 1.4 since that is the version I own. I really liked the 'Getting Started.pdf' tutorial that came with the Torque Game Engine download. Are there some more tutorials out there, like this one? I just need some real basic tutorials like that, because I am not too familiar with the Torque Game Engine.
EDIT:
I don't like downloading things from the internet that I would have to download to do a specific type of tutorial. Also, I would LOVE to do the tutorial of the game you make by using the CD from "The Game Programmer's Guide to Torque" book (GG Press). Oh wait, mine broke. Too bad a portion of the book is useless now. Is there anyway I can get a free replacement CD, or GG Admin or Employee can give a link for the contents where I can download the "stuff".
Thanks.
#2
Yes, I have. But I can't seem to find anything on what I am looking for.
10/07/2008 (12:11 pm)
@ MichaelYes, I have. But I can't seem to find anything on what I am looking for.
#3
10/07/2008 (12:26 pm)
@Shane - Can you be more specific about what you want then? I highly recommend the Capture the flag and Gem-A-Day tutorials. The Gems are extremely useful, educational, and quite a few are simple enough for a beginner.
#4
Well really, I don't know where to start. I have my game project folder set up. I also compiled Torque with X-Code. Inside is 'creator', 'common', 'main.cs', and 'tutorial.base'. I know how to use the mission editor (to some extent). I can like edit the terrain and paint. Other than that, I'm lost. I just need basic starting tutorials. For example, I don't know how to even get the splash screen going. Like I said, I'm way new to this, and don't really know where to start. Because your a GG employee, do you know where I can get the contents of the "The Game Programmer's Guide to Torque" CD? I have the book. But my CD is damaged, not allowing me to use it because of the cracks in it. Therefore, I can NOT do chapter 14 of the book.
10/07/2008 (12:32 pm)
@ MichaelWell really, I don't know where to start. I have my game project folder set up. I also compiled Torque with X-Code. Inside is 'creator', 'common', 'main.cs', and 'tutorial.base'. I know how to use the mission editor (to some extent). I can like edit the terrain and paint. Other than that, I'm lost. I just need basic starting tutorials. For example, I don't know how to even get the splash screen going. Like I said, I'm way new to this, and don't really know where to start. Because your a GG employee, do you know where I can get the contents of the "The Game Programmer's Guide to Torque" CD? I have the book. But my CD is damaged, not allowing me to use it because of the cracks in it. Therefore, I can NOT do chapter 14 of the book.
#5
There are splash screen tutorials on that page I linked you earlier. Also, as I said earlier, you should really check into the gem-a-day articles
10/07/2008 (1:49 pm)
@Shane - I'm thinking you'll need to contact Edward Maurina or someone at Hall of Worlds to check into a CD or content replacement.There are splash screen tutorials on that page I linked you earlier. Also, as I said earlier, you should really check into the gem-a-day articles
#6
I contacted A K Peters publishing Ltd. and according to a GPGT FAQ from Hall of Words, I should be getting a replacement CD within a week or less. That problem should be solved. About the splash screen tutorial from TDN, I can't find the "./client/scripts/" directory.
10/07/2008 (2:06 pm)
@ MichaelI contacted A K Peters publishing Ltd. and according to a GPGT FAQ from Hall of Words, I should be getting a replacement CD within a week or less. That problem should be solved. About the splash screen tutorial from TDN, I can't find the "./client/scripts/" directory.
#7
I would also suggest looking at the starter.fps demo. It's a lot more complete for making a game from than tutorial.base. The base is just that. Super basic. Everything has to be added.
10/07/2008 (3:35 pm)
It's in "tutorial.base/client/scripts"I would also suggest looking at the starter.fps demo. It's a lot more complete for making a game from than tutorial.base. The base is just that. Super basic. Everything has to be added.
#8
EDIT: After I open 'client', I do have a folder called 'ui'. Is that it?
10/07/2008 (3:38 pm)
I have no 'scripts' folder in my 'tutorial.base' folder after I go to 'client'. After I open 'client', I just have a ton of scripts. Are those the scripts needed?EDIT: After I open 'client', I do have a folder called 'ui'. Is that it?
#9
UI are your User Interface scripts. Your splash screens, menues, etc...
10/07/2008 (4:28 pm)
That's all correct. The scripts are the basic scripts needed to run a torque game.UI are your User Interface scripts. Your splash screens, menues, etc...
#10
10/07/2008 (4:41 pm)
I have no 'startgui.cs' in my 'scripts' folder. I also have no 'init.cs' in my 'client' folder. I am using the TDN splash screen tutorial. I don't like it very much. Are there any other ones?
#11
There are two other parts to this series, but that is the first entry. The other two can also be found on the TGE Landing Page
10/07/2008 (4:58 pm)
@Shane - Try this one: GUI From Scratch (Part 1)There are two other parts to this series, but that is the first entry. The other two can also be found on the TGE Landing Page
#12
10/07/2008 (5:07 pm)
Ahh, thanks. This sounds helpful. I'll check it out in a little bit after I finish something.
#13
11/08/2008 (6:52 pm)
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