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Unity AI Game Programming - Second Edition
by Aung Sithu Kyaw Ray BarreraLeverage the power of Unity 5 to create fun and unbelievable AI entities in your games! About This Book * Compose richer games by learning the essential concepts in artificial intelligence with exciting examples * Explore the brand new Unity 5 features that make implementing artificial intelligence in your game easier than ever * Using this practical guide become a competent Unity 3D developer by learning AI techniques, methods and the applicability of AI Who This Book Is For This book is intended for Unity developers with a basic understanding of C# and the Unity editor. Whether you're looking to build your first game or are looking to expand your knowledge as a game programmer, you will find plenty of exciting information and examples of game AI in terms of concepts and implementation. It does not require any prior technical knowledge of how game AI works. What You Will Learn * Understand the basic terminology and concepts in game AI * Implement a basic finite state machine using state machine behaviors in Unity 5 * Create sensory systems for your AI with the most commonly used techniques * Implement an industry-standard path-finding system and a navigation mesh with the Unity 5 NavMesh feature * Build believable and highly-efficient artificial flocks and crowds * Create a basic behavior tree to drive a character's actions * Make your characters more engaging by implementing fuzzy logic concepts in your AI's decision-making * Tie all the concepts together with examples and guides In Detail Unity 5 provides game and app developers with a variety of tools to implement artificial intelligence. Leveraging these tools via Unity's API or built-in features allows limitless possibilities when it comes to creating your game's worlds and characters. Whether you are developing traditional, serious, educational, or any other kind of game, understanding how to apply artificial intelligence can take the fun-factor to the next level! This book helps you break down artificial intelligence into simple concepts to give the reader a fundamental understanding of the topic to build upon. Using a variety of examples, the book then takes those concepts and walks you through actual implementations designed to highlight key concepts, and features related to game AI in Unity 5. Along the way, several tips and tricks are included to make the development of your own AI easier and more efficient. Starting from covering the basic essential concepts to form a base for the later chapters in the book, you will learn to distinguish the state machine pattern along with implementing your own. This will be followed by learning how to implement a basic sensory system for your AI agent and coupling it with a finite state machine (FSM). Next you will be taught how to use Unity's built-in NavMesh feature and implement your own A* pathfinding system. Then you will learn how to implement simple flocks and crowd's dynamics, the key AI concepts. Then moving on you will learn how a behavior tree works and its implementation. Next you will learn adding layer of realism by combining fuzzy logic concepts with state machines. Lastly, you learn applying all the concepts in the book by combining them in a simple tank game. Style and approach An easy-to-follow guide that is full of example implementations of the concepts and is accompanied by easy-to-understand demonstrations and explanations of the code and concepts.
Unity AI Programming Essentials
by Dan Violet Sagmiller Curtis BennettThis book is aimed at developers who know the basics of game development with Unity and want to learn how to add AI to their games. You do not need any previous AI knowledge; this book will explain all the essential AI concepts and show you how to add and use them in your games.
Unity Android Game Development by Example Beginner's Guide
by Thomas FinneganUnity Android Game Development by Example Beginner's Guide consists of different game application examples. No prior experience with programming, Android, or Unity is required. You will learn everything from scratch and will have an organized flow of information specifically designed for complete beginners to Unity.Great for developers new to Unity, Android, or both, this book will walk you through everything you need to know about game development for the Android mobile platform. No experience with programming, Android, or Unity is required. Most of the assets used in each chapter project are provided with the book, but it is assumed that you have some access to basic image and model creation software. You will also need access to an Android powered device.
Unity Animation Essentials
by Alan ThornThis book is targeted at hobbyists, students, and game development professionals familiar with the Unity basics, looking to extend their skills and knowledge in the field of real-time game animation. You will need to be familiar with level design and basic scripting in C# and have a good knowledge of game development.
Unity Artificial Intelligence Programming: Add powerful, believable, and fun AI entities in your game with the power of Unity 2018!, 4th Edition
by Aung Sithu Kyaw Clifford Peters Dr Davide AversaLearn and Implement game AI in Unity 2018 to build smart game environments and enemies with A*, Finite State Machines, Behavior Trees and NavMesh.Key FeaturesBuild richer games by learning the essential concepts in AI for games like Behavior Trees and Navigation MeshesImplement character behaviors and simulations using the Unity Machine Learning toolkitExplore the latest Unity 2018 features to make implementation of AI in your game easierBook DescriptionDeveloping Artificial Intelligence (AI) for game characters in Unity 2018 has never been easier. Unity provides game and app developers with a variety of tools to implement AI, from the basic techniques to cutting-edge machine learning-powered agents. Leveraging these tools via Unity's API or built-in features allows limitless possibilities when it comes to creating your game's worlds and characters.This fourth edition with Unity will help you break down AI into simple concepts to give you a fundamental understanding of the topic to build upon. Using a variety of examples, the book then takes those concepts and walks you through actual implementations designed to highlight key concepts and features related to game AI in Unity.Further on, you'll learn how to distinguish the state machine pattern and implement one of your own. This is followed by learning how to implement a basic sensory system for your AI agent and coupling it with a Finite State Machine (FSM).Next, you'll learn how to use Unity's built-in NavMesh feature and implement your own A* pathfinding system. You'll then learn how to implement simple flocks and crowd dynamics, which are key AI concepts in Unity. Moving on, you'll learn how to implement a behavior tree through a game-focused example. Lastly, you'll apply all the concepts in the book to build a popular game.What you will learnCreate smarter game worlds and characters with C# programmingApply automated character movement using pathfinding and steering behaviorsImplement non-player character decision-making algorithms using Behavior Trees and FSMsBuild believable and highly efficient artificial flocks and crowdsCreate sensory systems for your AI with the most commonly used techniquesConstruct decision-making systems to make agents take different actionsExplore the application of machine learning in UnityWho this book is forThis book is intended for Unity developers with a basic understanding of C# and the Unity editor. Whether you're looking to build your first game or are looking to expand your knowledge as a game programmer, you will find plenty of exciting information and examples of game AI in terms of concepts and implementation.
Unity Artificial Intelligence Programming: Add powerful, believable, and fun AI entities in your game with the power of Unity, 5th Edition
by Dr. Davide AversaLearn and implement game AI in Unity to build smart environments and enemies with A* pathfinding, finite state machines, behavior trees, and the NavMeshKey FeaturesExplore the latest Unity features to make AI implementation in your game easierBuild richer and more dynamic games using AI concepts such as behavior trees and navigation meshesImplement character behaviors and simulations using the Unity Machine Learning toolkitBook DescriptionDeveloping artificial intelligence (AI) for game characters in Unity has never been easier. Unity provides game and app developers with a variety of tools to implement AI, from basic techniques to cutting-edge machine learning-powered agents. Leveraging these tools via Unity's API or built-in features allows limitless possibilities when it comes to creating game worlds and characters. The updated fifth edition of Unity Artificial Intelligence Programming starts by breaking down AI into simple concepts. Using a variety of examples, the book then takes those concepts and walks you through actual implementations designed to highlight key concepts and features related to game AI in Unity. As you progress, you'll learn how to implement a finite state machine (FSM) to determine how your AI behaves, apply probability and randomness to make games less predictable, and implement a basic sensory system. Later, you'll understand how to set up a game map with a navigation mesh, incorporate movement through techniques such as A* pathfinding, and provide characters with decision-making abilities using behavior trees. By the end of this Unity book, you'll have the skills you need to bring together all the concepts and practical lessons you've learned to build an impressive vehicle battle game.What you will learnUnderstand the basics of AI in game designCreate smarter game worlds and characters with C# programmingApply automated character movement using pathfinding algorithm behaviorsImplement character decision-making algorithms using behavior treesBuild believable and highly efficient artificial flocks and crowdsCreate sensory systems for your AI worldBecome well-versed with the basics of procedural content generationExplore the application of machine learning in UnityWho this book is forThis Unity artificial intelligence book is for Unity developers with a basic understanding of C# and the Unity Editor who want to expand their knowledge of AI Unity game development.
Unity Certified Programmer Exam Guide: Pass the Unity certification exam with the help of expert tips and techniques, 2nd Edition
by Philip WalkerA practical guide to Unity game scripting using C#, along with practice tests, exam tips, and easy-to-follow examples to help you pass the exam and become a professional Unity programmerKey FeaturesLearn essentials of game scripting with Unity and C# to customize aspects of your gameTackle challenges in Unity game development and the certification exam using effective techniques and solutionsPrepare for the latest Unity certification exam using mock tests, exam tips, and self-assessment questionsBook DescriptionUnity Certified Programmer is a global certification program by Unity for anyone looking to become a professional Unity developer. The official Unity programmer exam will not only validate your Unity knowledge and skills, but will also enable you to be a part of the Unity community. This study guide will start by building on your understanding of C# programming and taking you through the process of downloading and installing Unity. You'll understand how Unity works and get to grips with the Unity exam's core objectives. As you advance, you'll enhance your skills by creating an enjoyable side-scrolling shooter game that can be played within the Unity Editor or any modern Android mobile device. This Unity book will test your knowledge with self-assessment questions and help you take your skills to an advanced level by working with Unity tools such as the animator, particle effects, lighting, UI/UX, scriptable objects, and debugging. By the end of this book, you'll have developed a solid understanding of the different tools in Unity and be able to create impressive Unity applications by making the most of its toolset.What you will learnDiscover techniques for writing modular, readable, and reusable scripts in UnityImplement and configure objects, physics, controls, and movements for your game projectsUnderstand 2D and 3D animation and write scripts to interact and use Unity's rendering APIExplore Unity APIs for adding lighting, materials, and textures to your appsWrite Unity scripts for building interfaces for menu systems, UI navigation, application settings, and much moreFocus on SOLID principles for writing clean and maintainable Unity applicationsWho this book is forThis Unity engine book is for game developers, software developers, mobile app developers, and Unity developers who want to advance in their career and gain gaming industry certification. The book assumes basic knowledge of C# programming and the Unity engine.
Unity Certified Programmer: Expert tips and techniques to pass the Unity certification exam at the first attempt
by Philip WalkerA practical guide to Unity game scripting using C#, backed with practice tests, exam tips, and easy-to-follow examples to help you better prepare for the exam and become a pro in Unity programming Key Features Discover the essentials of game scripting with Unity and C# to customize every aspect of your game Overcome challenges in Unity game development using effective techniques and easy solutions Pass the Unity certification exam with the help of mock tests, exam tips, and self-assessment questions Book Description Unity Certified Programmer is a global certification program by Unity for anyone looking to become a professional Unity developer. The official Unity programmer exam will not only validate your Unity knowledge and skills, but also enable you to be part of the Unity community. This study guide will start by building on your understanding of C# programming and take you through the process of downloading and installing Unity. You'll understand how Unity works and get to grips with the core objectives of the Unity exam. As you advance, you'll enhance your skills by creating an enjoyable side-scrolling shooter game that can be played within the Unity Editor or any recent Android mobile device. This Unity book will test your knowledge with self-assessment questions and help you take your skills to an advanced level by working with Unity tools such as the Animator, Particle Effects, Lighting, UI/UX, Scriptable Objects, and debugging. By the end of this book, you'll have developed a solid understanding of the different tools in Unity and understand how to create impressive Unity applications by making the most of its toolset. What you will learn Discover techniques for writing modular, readable, and reusable scripts in Unity Implement and configure objects, physics, controls, and movements for your game projects Understand 2D and 3D animation and write scripts that interact with Unity's Rendering API Explore Unity APIs for adding lighting, materials, and texture to your apps Write Unity scripts for building interfaces for menu systems, UI navigation, application settings, and much more Delve into SOLID principles for writing clean and maintainable Unity applications Who this book is for The book is for game developers, software developers, mobile app developers, and Unity developers who want to advance in the game or related industry. Basic knowledge of C# programming and Unity engine is required.
Unity Character Animation with Mecanim
by Jamie DeanA detailed guide to the complex new animation tools in Unity, packed with clear instructions and illustrated with original content in the context of a next generation zombie apocalypse adventure game About This Book * Create and export models and animation sequences to Unity from 3ds max and Maya * Prepare character models and animation for games using Mecanim's rigging tools * Retarget, adjust, and mix and match motion capture and other animation data * Write and edit scripts compatible with Mecanim Animation Controllers Who This Book Is For If you are a Unity developer looking to get to grips with the character animation specific tools, a 3D software user who is new to Unity, or a beginner game developer who is interested in character animation and interaction, this book is ideal for you. Some experience with either the Unity interface or basic 3D coordinates is recommended, but not required. What You Will Learn * Learn how to prepare a rigged character model to receive animation within Unity * Acquire efficient techniques to refine and optimize motion capture data * Retarget animation sequences between different character rigs * Discover how to rig a humanoid character and export for use in Unity * Script character interaction for a First Person character model * Create dynamic animation sequences from scratch using keyframe techniques, in a variety of 3D software packages * Learn Project Management in Unity * Understand how to set up a complex facial rig for speech * Set up Animation Controllers with masked states and blend trees to create seamless and additive animation transitions * Construct a ragdoll game object and instantiate it in a game * Devise Mecanim animation integration for the player and AI driven animation for enemy characters In Detail Game animation for independent developers has taken a giant leap forward with Unity's Mecanim toolset, which streamlines the import/export, retargeting, and many other aspects of the character animation workflow. Unity Character Animation with Mecanim is a great primer for getting to know the nuts and bolts of Mecanim and other character animation related tools in Unity. It offers you step-by-step instructions for preparing and exporting rigged models and animation sequences from commonly used 3D packages, such as Maya, 3ds Max and Blender. This book explores the new set of animation tools introduced with Mecanim in Unity. Approaching its subject matter through a typical genre-a zombie action game, character animation techniques are explored using real examples of player input and interaction, enemy behavior, and other aspects of game dynamics. As the book progresses, the reader will understand how these elements fit together in a small game development workflow. We will begin with a demonstration of the process of getting a rigged character into Unity and setting it up to use provided animation sequences. We will also consider a few industry standard 3D packages and how these can be used to rig a humanoid character for use in Unity. We will demonstrate the retargeting capabilities of Mecanim's Humanoid Animation type by adjusting motion sequences to fit disparate character types in our game. After this, we will look at Ragdoll physics and the implementation of this commonly used technique in a Mecanim workflow. The book culminates with a thorough dissection of the enemy character AI script incorporating the Mecanim elements detailed in the previous chapters. Unity Character Animation with Mecanim will provide you with a detailed exploration of the interaction between game development and character animation, and will broaden your understanding of the rich animation toolset within Unity. Style and approach A comprehensive guide, featuring step- by- step practical tutorials using sample assets, showing you how to build fully controllable characters and non-player characters/enemies.
Unity Cookbook: Core Recipes for Game Developers
by Christopher CoutinhoMaster the intricacies of Unity’s character controllers with a deep dive into Unity's Starter Assets. This book is an essential resource for game developers looking to elevate their skills in Unity game development, offering detailed insights and practical examples to help you create complete, sophisticated, high-performance systems. Part of the Apress cookbook series, the recipes in this book provide a comprehensive guide to creating dynamic and immersive character interactions, equipping developers with the skills necessary to build responsive character controllers for both first-person and third-person perspectives. By leveraging pre-configured assets, developers can streamline the creation process, ensuring optimized performance and enhanced player experiences. Explore Unity's New Input System, a revolutionary framework designed to enhance control and flexibility in game development. Delve into the art of architecting enemy AI using Finite State Machines (FSMs) to create intelligent and responsive behaviors. Build a sophisticated melee combat system inspired by top-tier action games. Unlock the potential of advanced player movement with a focus on parkour mechanics. Implement a robust shooter weapon system that enhances gameplay through strategic weapon interactions. Optimize game performance through efficient object pooling techniques. What You Will Learn Implement re-bindable controls and create sophisticated input schemes that elevate gameplay interactions. Set up navigation and pathfinding, creating AI that can dynamically navigate, pursue, and interact with players. Craft a melee combat system that offers a dynamic and engaging player experience Create fluid and responsive parkour mechanics that enhance the realism and excitement of your game. Build a comprehensive shooter weapon system Develop object pooling systems that enhance performance and resource management, ensuring a seamless and immersive gaming experience. Who This Book Is For Game developers with a foundational understanding of game development concepts, the Unity 3D engine, and C# programming. Ideal readers should have a basic grasp of Unity's interface and primary functionalities to fully benefit from the content.
Unity Cookbook: Over 160 recipes to craft your own masterpiece in Unity 2023
by Matt Smith Shaun Ferns Sinéad MurphyAre you ready to take your Unity game development skills to the next level? Look no further! The "Unity Cookbook 2023, 5th Edition" is your essential guide to mastering the latest features of Unity 2023, packed with over 140 recipes to empower your game development journey. Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free eBook in the PDF format.Key FeaturesExplore VR and AR development to create immersive experiences that redefine gamingCraft captivating mobile games with optimized performance and user-friendly controlsElevate gameplay with expertly composed music, dynamic sound effects, and seamless audio integrationBook DescriptionUnleash your game development potential with Unity Cookbook, 5th Edition, designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in Unity game development. With over 160 expertly crafted recipes empowering you to pioneer VR and AR experiences, excel in mobile game development, and become a master of audio techniques. In this latest edition, we've meticulously curated a collection of recipes that reflect the latest advancements in Unity 2023, ensuring you stay at the forefront of game development. You'll discover dedicated recipes for First/Third Person (Core) templates, create engaging mobile games, delve into Virtual and Augmented Reality, and go further with audio by exploring advanced techniques. Additionally, the book has been fully updated to incorporate the new input system and TextMeshPro, essential elements for modern game development. From exploring C# scripting to crafting stylish UIs, creating stunning visual effects, and understanding shader development through Shader Graph, every chapter is designed to take you closer to your goal of becoming a proficient Unity developer. So, whether you're aiming to develop the next hit game, enhance your portfolio, or simply have fun building games, this book will be your trusted companion on your journey to Unity proficiency.What you will learnCraft stylish user interfaces, from power bars to radars, and implement button-driven scene changes effortlesslyEnhance your games with AI controlled characters, harnessing Unity's navigation meshes, surfaces, and agentsDiscover the power of Cinemachine in Unity for intelligent camera movementsElevate games with immersive audio, including background music and dynamic sound effectsBring your games to life with captivating visual effects, from smoke and explosions to customizable particle systemsBuild your own shaders using Unity's Shader Graph toolWho this book is forIf you’re a Unity developer looking for better ways to resolve common recurring problems, then this book is for you. Programmers dipping their toes into multimedia features for the first time will also find this book useful. Before you get started with this book, you’ll need a solid understanding of Unity’s functionality and experience with programming in C#.
Unity Development Cookbook: Real-Time Solutions from Game Development to AI
by Paris Buttfield-Addison Tim Nugent Jon ManningLearn everything you need to know to use the powerful Unity engine to its full potential for 3D and 2D game development, simulation, artificial intelligence, and beyond. From the basics of scripting to techniques for interactivity, AI and behavior, animation, narrative, and networking, this flexible, mind-bogglingly popular engine is useful for anything that needs visuals and real-time simulation.With this thoroughly updated problem-solving cookbook, beginner and intermediate Unity developers will learn about the Unity engine through brief recipes that teach specific features of the software and scripting systems. You'll apply a collection of snippets of code to address common scenarios such as properly keeping score, accepting input, and sharing state over the network.This cookbook pinpoints the problem, sets out the solution, and discusses how to solve your problem in the best and most straightforward way possible. You'll find solutions for:2D and 3D graphicsMath, physics, and character controlAnimation and movementBehavior and AISound and musicNarrative and dialogueInput and gameplayScripting and user interfaceSimulation and synthetic data creationNetworking and accessing web contentAnalytics and telemetry
Unity Game Audio Implementation: A Practical Guide for Beginners
by Andrew CogganUnity Game Audio Implementation offers a unique, practical, project-based approach to learning about aspects of Interactive Game Audio for those who have never used a game engine before and don’t want to learn computer programming right now. The book offers insight into the skills needed to design game-ready sounds in current Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) and shows how to implement these sounds within the Unity game engine. The reader will also learn about interactive music and how to set this up to respond to a variety of events in the game, with the option of adding in their own story and dialogue. All the information is presented in a practical working context from an established Game Audio Sound Designer with AAA games experience. The chapters are accompanied by several game levels teaching all about the techniques and theories before offering instructive steps for how to put them into action. After completing the practical tasks in this book, not only will the reader create an interactive soundscape for a multilevel playable game featuring all their own audio, they will also receive tips on how to use their finished project in support of an application for Video Game Sound Designer jobs.
Unity Game Development Blueprints
by John P. DoranIf you want to build enticing projects with Unity, this book is for you. Readers who are familiar with the basics of how to create simple projects in Unity will have an easier time.
Unity Game Development Cookbook: Essentials for Every Game
by Paris Buttfield-Addison Tim Nugent Jon ManningDiscover how to use the Unity game engine to its full potential for both 3D and 2D game development—from the basics of scripting to useful tricks in gameplay, behavior, and animation. With this problem-solving cookbook, you’ll get started in two ways:First, you’ll learn about the Unity game engine through brief recipes that teach specific features of the software and scripting systems.Second, you’ll apply a collection of snippets to address common gameplay scenarios, such as properly keeping score.Using our cookbook format, we pinpoint the problem, set out the solution, and discuss how to solve your problem in the best and most straightforward way possible. This book is ideal for beginning to intermediate Unity developers.You’ll find solutions for:2D and 3D graphicsMath, physics, and character controlAnimation and movementBehavior and AISound and musicInput and gameplayScripting and user interface
Unity Game Development Essentials
by Will GoldstoneThis book follows an informal, demystifying approach to the world of game development with the Unity game engine. With no prior knowledge of game development or 3D required, you will learn from scratch, taking each concept at a time working up to a full 3D mini-game. You'll learn scripting with JavaScript and master the Unity development environment with easy to follow stepwise tasks. The printed version of the book is in black and white, but a full color version of the images is available for download here. The eBook version, available from Packt, is in full color. If you're a designer or animator who wishes to take their first steps into game development, or if you've simply spent many hours sitting in front of video games, with ideas bubbling away in the back of your mind, Unity and this book should be your starting point. No prior knowledge of game production is required, inviting you to simply bring with you a passion for making great games.
Unity Game Development Scripting
by Kyle D'AoustIf you are new to Unity scripting and want to learn simple and modular code and advance your knowledge to the next level, this is the book for you.
Unity Game Optimization: Enhance and extend the performance of all aspects of your Unity games, 3rd Edition
by Chris Dickinson Dr. Davide AversaGet up to speed with a series of performance-enhancing coding techniques and methods that will help you improve the performance of your Unity applications Key Features Optimize graphically intensive games using the latest features of Unity such as Electronic Clearance Service (ECS) and the Burst compiler Explore techniques for solving performance issues with your VR projects Learn best practices for project organization to save time through an improved workflow Book Description Unity engine comes with a great set of features to help you build high-performance games. This Unity book is your guide to optimizing various aspects of your game development, from game characters and scripts, right through to animations. You'll explore techniques for writing better game scripts and learn how to optimize a game using Unity technologies such as ECS and the Burst compiler. The book will also help you manage third-party tooling used with the Unity ecosystem. You'll also focus on the problems in the performance of large games and virtual reality (VR) projects in Unity, gaining insights into detecting performance issues and performing root cause analysis. As you progress, you'll discover best practices for your Unity C# script code and get to grips with usage patterns. Later, you'll be able to optimize audio resources and texture files, along with effectively storing and using resource files. You'll then delve into the Rendering Pipeline and learn how to identify performance problems in the pipeline. In addition to this, you'll learn how to optimize the memory and processing unit of Unity. Finally, you'll cover tips and tricks used by Unity professionals to improve the project workflow. By the end of this book, you'll have developed the skills you need to build interactive games using Unity and its components. What you will learn Apply the Unity Profiler to find bottlenecks in your app, and discover how to resolve them Discover performance problems that are critical for VR projects and learn how to tackle them Enhance shaders in an accessible way, optimizing them with subtle yet effective performance tweaks Use the physics engine to keep scenes as dynamic as possible Organize, filter, and compress art assets to maximize performance while maintaining high quality Use the Mono framework and C# to implement low-level enhancements that maximize memory usage and prevent garbage collection Who this book is for The book is intended for intermediate Unity game developers who wants to maximize the performance of their game. The book assumes familiarity with C# programming.
Unity Multiplayer Games
by Alan R. StagnerAn easy-to-follow, tutorial manner that uses the learning-by-example approach.If you are a developer who wants to start making multiplayer games with the Unity game engine, this book is for you. This book assumes you have some basic experience with programming. No prior knowledge of the Unity IDE is required.
Unity Networking Fundamentals: Creating Multiplayer Games with Unity
by Sloan Kelly Khagendra KumarLearn the fundamentals of networking with Unity and C#. This book covers a variety of topics, including accessing data using RESTful APIs, local networked games, and creating multiplayer online games using client-server architecture. The book provides the basics of networking, sockets, TCP vs. UDP, client-server architecture, serialization, RESTful APIs, network latency, and client-side prediction. Projects are presented to illustrate the concepts, including a chat client/server overlay for your game, and a 3D maze game that allows up to four players to connect over the network. By the end of the book, you will be familiar with low-level networking concepts such as protocols and architecture as well as high-level knowledge on how to create applications that use a client/server architecture for multiplayer games. What You Will Learn Know the difference between TCP and UDP, and the pros and cons of these protocolsCreate client-server multiplayer games in Unity using C#Receive and process data from a remote server using RESTful APIsUnderstand latency and how to mitigate its impact Who This Book Is For Readers familiar with Unity and C# development who want to create multiplayer games
Unity Shaders and Effects Cookbook
by Kenny LammersUnity Effects and Shader Cookbook is written in a Cookbook style, teaching you to create stunning Shaders and effects through step-by-step, illustrated examples. Unity Effects and Shader Cookbook is written for developers wanting to create your first Shaders in Unity3D, or who wish to take their game to a whole new level with effects. No previous Shader writing experience is necessary to use this book, though a solid understanding of Unity is required.
Unity UI Cookbook
by Francesco SapioOver 60 recipes to help you create professional and exquisite UIs to make your games more immersive About This Book * Design and develop interactive and professional user interfaces (UIs) for games in Unity * Discover how to implement and deal with various in-game UI elements that will impress your players * This practical recipe guide will help you to efficiently create powerful and remarkable UIs using C# code Who This Book Is For If you are a game developer with some experience in Unity and C# and want to create the best interactive experience fast and intuitively, then this book is for you. If you are an intermediate game developer or an expert, these recipes will help you bring out the power of the new UI Unity system. What You Will Learn * Implement different kinds of counters and healthbars * Deal with timers and find out how to format them * Animate and vivify UI elements * Handle runtime customizations * Add complex Head-up displays (HUDs) * Design and implement 3D UIs * Integrate minimaps in the UI In Detail With the increasing interest in game development, it's essential to design and implement a UI that reflects the game settings and shows the right information to the player. The Unity system is used to create complex and aesthetically pleasing user interfaces in order to give a professional look and feel to a game. Although the new Unity UI system is powerful and quite easy to use, by integrating it with C# scripts, it's possible to realize the potential of this system and bring an impressive UI to games. This guide is an invaluable collection of recipes if you are planning to use Unity to develop a game. Starting with the basic concepts of the UI components, we'll take you all the way through to creating complex interfaces by including animations and dynamics elements. Based on real-world problems, these recipes will start by showing you how to make common UI elements such as counters and healthbars. You will then get a walkthrough of how to manage time using timers, and will learn how to format them. You will move on to decorating and animating the UI elements to vivify them and give them a professional touch. Furthermore, you will be guided into the 3D UI world and into HUD scripting. Finally, you will discover how to implement complex minimaps in the interface. Style and approach Interactive, easy-to-follow recipes will help you create and implement UIs that make gaming an exhilarating experience.
Unity Virtual Reality Projects
by Jonathan LinowesExplore the world of Virtual Reality by building immersive and fun VR projects using Unity 3D About This Book * Learn the basic principles of virtual reality applications and get to know how they differ from games and desktop apps * Build various types of VR experiences, including diorama, first-person characters, riding on rails, 360 degree projections, and social VR * A project-based guide that teaches you to use Unity to develop VR applications, which can be experienced with devices such as the Oculus Rift or Google Cardboard Who This Book Is For If you're a non-programmer unfamiliar with 3D computer graphics, or experienced in both but new to virtual reality, and are interested in building your own VR games or applications then this book is for you. Any experience in Unity is an advantage. What You Will Learn * Create 3D scenes with Unity and Blender while learning about world space and scale * Build and run VR applications for consumer headsets including Oculus Rift and Google Cardboard * Build interactive environments with physics, gravity, animations, and lighting using the Unity engine * Experiment with various user interface (UI) techniques that you can use in your VR applications * Implement the first-person and third-person experiences that use only head motion gestures for input * Create animated walkthroughs, use 360-degree media, and build multi-user social VR experiences * Learn about the technology and psychology of VR including rendering, performance and VR motion sickness * Gain introductory and advanced experience in Unity programming with the C# language In Detail What is consumer "virtual reality"? Wearing a head-mounted display you view stereoscopic 3D scenes. You can look around by moving your head, and walk around using hand controls or motion sensors. You are engaged in a fully immersive experience. On the other hand, Unity is a powerful game development engine that provides a rich set of features such as visual lighting, materials, physics, audio, special effects, and animation for creating 2D and 3D games. Unity 5 has become the leading platform for building virtual reality games, applications and experiences for this new generation of consumer VR devices. Using a practical and project-based approach, this book will educate you about the specifics of virtual reality development in Unity. You will learn how to use Unity to develop VR applications which can be experienced with devices such as the Oculus Rift or Google Cardboard. We will then learn how to engage with virtual worlds from a third person and first person character point of view. Furthermore, you will explore the technical considerations especially important and possibly unique to VR. The projects in the book will demonstrate how to build a variety of VR experiences. You will be diving into the Unity 3D game engine via the interactive Unity Editor as well as C-Sharp programming. By the end of the book, you will be equipped to develop rich, interactive virtual reality experiences using Unity. So, let's get to it! Style and approach This book takes a practical, project-based approach to teach specifics of virtual reality development in Unity. Using a reader-friendly approach, this book will not only provide detailed step-by-step instructions but also discuss the broader context and applications covered within.
Unity Virtual Reality Projects: Learn Virtual Reality by developing more than 10 engaging projects with Unity 2018, 2nd Edition
by Jonathan LinowesExplore the latest features of Unity 2018 to create immersive VR projects for Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Daydream and Gear VRKey FeaturesA project-based guide to teach you how to develop immersive and fun VR applications using Unity 3DBuild experiences with interactable objects, physics, UI, animations, C# scripting, and other Unity featuresExplore the world of VR by building experiences such as diorama, first-person characters, 360-degree projections, social VR, audio fireball game, and VR storytelling Book DescriptionUnity has become the leading platform for building virtual reality games, applications, and experiences for this new generation of consumer VR devices. Unity Virtual Reality Projects walks you through a series of hands-on tutorials and in-depth discussions on using the Unity game engine to develop VR applications. With its practical and project-based approach, this book will get you up to speed with the specifics of VR development in Unity. You will learn how to use Unity to develop VR applications that can be experienced with devices such as Oculus, Daydream, and Vive. Among the many topics and projects, you will explore gaze-based versus hand-controller input, world space UI canvases, locomotion and teleportation, software design patterns, 360-degree media, timeline animation, and multiplayer networking. You will learn about the Unity 3D game engine via the interactive Unity Editor, and you will also learn about C# programming. By the end of the book, you will be fully equipped to develop rich, interactive VR experiences using Unity.What you will learnCreate 3D scenes with Unity and other 3D tools while learning about world space and scaleBuild and run VR applications for specific headsets, including Oculus, Vive, and DaydreamInteract with virtual objects using eye gaze, hand controllers, and user input eventsMove around your VR scenes using locomotion and teleportationImplement an audio fireball game using physics and particle systemsImplement an art gallery tour with teleportation and data infoDesign and build a VR storytelling animation with a soundtrack and timelinesCreate social VR experiences with Unity networkingWho this book is forIf you're a non-programmer unfamiliar with 3D computer graphics, or experienced in both but new to virtual reality, and are interested in building your own VR games or applications, then this book is for you. Any experience in Unity is an advantage.
Unity for Absolute Beginners
by Sue BlackmanUnity for Absolute Beginners walks you through the fundamentals of creating a small third-person shooter game with Unity. Using the free version of Unity to begin your game development career, you'll learn how to import, evaluate and manage your game resources to create awesome third-person shooters. This book assumes that you have little or no experience with game development, scripting, or 3D assets, and that you're eager to start creating games as quickly as possible, while learning Unity in a fun and interactive environment. With Unity for Absolute Beginners you'll become familiar with the Unity editor, key concepts and functionality. You'll learn how to import, evaluate and manage resources. You'll explore C# scripting in Unity, and learn how to use the Unity API. Using the provided art assets, you will learn the fundamentals of good game design and iterative refinement as you take your game from a simple prototype to a quirky, but challenging variation of the ever-popular first-person shooter. As can be expected, there will be plenty of destruction, special effects and mayhem along the way. Unity for Absolute Beginners assumes that you have little or no experience with game development, scripting, or 3D assets, but are eager to get up-to-speed as quickly as possible while learning Unity in a fun and interactive environment. What you'll learnHow to use the Unity editor, including key concepts and functionalityHow to use import, evaluate and manage resources for use in your Unity gamesHow to use the Unity API and script in Unity using C#The fundamentals of good game design and the process you need to use to make good gamesWho this book is for This book assumes that you have little or no experience with game development, scripting, or 3D assets, but are eager to get up to speed as quickly as possible while learning Unity in a fun and interactive environment. Table of Contents1. The Unity Editor2. Unity Basics3. Navigation and Physics4. Importing Static Assets5. Scripting with C#6. Mecanim and Animation7. Populating the Game Environment8. Weaponry and Special Effects9. Incorporating Unity 2D10. Menus and Levels11. Bonus FeaturesAppendix: Rigging with Mixamo"