Panda3D 1.6 Game Engine by Mathews, David Brian -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

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Time for action – heading

Reader feedback Installing Panda3D and Preparing a Workspace

Getting started with Panda3D installation packages Installing the game content Installing optional tools

Creating the Universe: Loading Terrain

Notepad++ Setting up a new file in Notepad++ Creating a World Object Loading files into Panda3D NodePaths and nodes Loading a file multiple times

Managing Tasks Over Time

Time for action – printing the task list from the task manager Avoiding multiple task managers Adding a delay to tasks Using delta time Over viewing task return options Removing tasks from the task manager Implementing advanced cycle controls Utilizing mouse input and creating camera control

Handling Large Programs with Custom Classes

Importing custom classes Adding NodePath functionality to a custom class Accessing classes from within another class

The World in Action: Handling Collisions

Collision basics: Our first collision system Creating inter-cycle collisions Using BitMasks to organize collisions Using Python tags to get colliding objects Setting up ground collision Overview of additional collision solids and handlers

Making it Fancy: Lighting, Textures, Filters, and Shaders

Adding lighting Applying textures to models Creating filters

User Interface

Pop quiz – understanding DirectGUI Have a go hero – performing additional actions with new menus Time for action – using menus Time for action – creating a basic HUD

Animating in Panda3D

Time for action – loading Actors and Animations Controlling animations Animation blending

Creating Weaponry: Using Mouse Picking and Intervals

Time for action – setting up mouse aim Understanding Intervals, Sequences, and Parallels Implementing the main cannon Adding weapon information to the HUD Handling damage response

What's that Noise? Using Sound

Editing Config.prc Adding sound effects About sound intervals

Ready for the Customer

Collecting garbage Creating a preloader File handling Creating an Installer

Creating a Sky Sphere with Spacescape

Time for action – getting started with Spacescape Blending layers Using point stars and billboard stars Creating a sky sphere from a skybox made with Spacescape

Using Egg-Texture-Cards and ExploTexGen

Using ExploTexGen Creating flipbook animations with egg-texture-cards Additional egg-texture-card options

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