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Unreal Development Kit Game Programming with UnrealScript
Unreal Development Kit Game Programming with UnrealScript

Unreal Development Kit Game Programming with UnrealScript: Kick-start your career in game development with UnrealScript and the UDK

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Delve into the world of game development with our Unreal Development Kit (UDK) Game Programming course. Learn UnrealScript from scratch, exploring topics like installing UDK, navigating its folders, and configuring Notepad++ for efficient coding. Dive into the UnrealScript class hierarchy, create custom classes, and compile code changes seamlessly. Progress through advanced concepts like creating actor classes, refining game logic, and customizing Kismet for enhanced gameplay experiences. With practical examples and step-by-step guidance, understand the fundamentals of game programming and elevate your skills in creating immersive gaming experiences.

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Ideal for aspiring game developers and programmers seeking to enter the gaming industry. Prior knowledge of programming concepts and familiarity with game development basics is recommended.

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  • Install and set up UDK and necessary tools
  • Navigate UDK folders and explore UnrealScript class hierarchy
  • Configure Notepad++ for UnrealScript coding
  • Compile UnrealScript source code using various methods
  • Create custom actor classes and refine game logic
  • Customize Kismet for enhanced gameplay experiences
  • Utilize config files to control game settings

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Table of Contents

8 Chapters
Getting Started Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Course Introduction
Exploring the UDK Installation Folder
Exploring UncodeX
Configure Notepad++ for UnrealScript
Compiling UnrealScript Source Code
Compiling UnrealScript Source Code Using the FrontEnd
Understanding the Class Tree and Making Custom Classes Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Getting Started at UnrealScript Game Development
The GameInfo Class
GameInfo Basics
Compiling GameInfo
Testing GameInfo
Appendix to Compiling
Beginning a Power-Up Actor Class Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Getting started with Actors
Integrating Actors into the Actor Classes Tab
Actors and Components
Using Editor Properties
Review
Using the Content Browser to Help Code
Refining the Power-Up Actor Class Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Rotations in UnrealScript
Testing the Rotation Code in the UDK Editor
Collision Detection
Using Class States
Testing Class States
Creating Game Logic with GameInfo Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Starting to Code the Main Game Logic
Refining Game Logic with GameInfo
Tips and Tricks
Inter-object Communication
Testing the Game So Far
Refining the Game with Exec Functions Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Unreal Console
Exploring Console Commands on the UDN
Create New Console Commands
Testing New Console Commands
Review your Progress
Customizing Kismet Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Configuring the Level with Kismet and Matinee
Customize Kismet with UnrealScript
Testing the Kismet Node
Activating Kismet Nodes
Testing Kismet Functionality in the UDK Editor
Moving Forward with Config Files Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Config Files
Customize GameInfo with Config Files
Using the Config Keyword
Using Config Files to Customize Game Settings
Completing the Game

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Alan Thorn is a multidisciplinary game developer, author, and educator with 16 years of industry experience. He makes games for PC desktop, mobile, and VR. He founded 'Wax Lyrical Games' and created the award-winning game Baron Wittard: Nemesis of Ragnarok, working as a designer, programmer, and artist. He has written 20 technical books on game development and presented fifteen video training courses. These cover gameplay programming, Unity development, 3D modelling, and animation. He has worked in game development education as a visiting lecturer for the National Film and Television School, as a lead teacher for Uppingham School, and as a senior lecturer at Teesside University.
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