Farming Simulator Modding For Dummies - Softcover

Van Gumster, Jason; Ammann, Christian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118940253 ISBN 13: 9781118940259

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2014

Synopsis

Learn the basics of 3D modeling for the popular Farming Simulator game

Do you want to get started with creating your own vehicles, maps, landscapes, and tools that you can use in the game and share with the Farming Simulator community? Then this is the resource for you! With the help of Jason van Gumster, you′ll get up and running on everything you need to master 3D modeling and simulation and have fun while doing it! Inside, you′ll find out how to create and edit maps, start using the material panel, customize your mods by adding texture, use the correct file–naming conventions, test your mod in single and multiplayer modes, get a grip on using Vehicle XML, and so much more.

There′s no denying that Farming Simulator players love modding and now there′s a trusted, friendly resource to help you take your modding skills to the next level and get even more out of your game. Written in plain English and packed with tons of step–by–step explanations, Farming Simulator Modding For Dummies is a great way to learn the ropes of 3D modeling with the tools available to you in the game. In no time, you′ll be wowing your fellow gamesters and yourself with custom, kick–butt mods. So what are you waiting for?

• Includes an easy–to–follow introduction to using the GIANTS 3D modeling tools
• Explains how to export models to Blender, Maya, 3DS Max, or FBX
• Provides tips for using the correct image format for textures
• Details how to use Photoshop and Audacity to create custom mods for Farming Simulator

Whether you′re one of the legions of rabid fans of the popular Farming Simulator game or just someone who wants to learn the basics of 3D modeling and animation, you′ll find everything you need in this handy guide.

About this title

About the Author

Jason van Gumster is an animator, producer, and designer. He helps moderate the forums at BlenderArtists.org. Christian Ammann is the founder and CEO of GIANTS Software, Inc.

From the Back Cover

Learn to:

• Get up and running with 3D modeling and simulation
• Create custom mods for Farming Simulator
• Use GIANTS 3D modeling tools
• Export models to Blender®, Maya®, 3DS Max®, or FBX®

The fun and easy way to get started with 3D simulation

Do you want to get started with creating your own vehicles, maps, and landscapes that you can use in Farming Simulator and share with the community? You′ve come to the right place! Farming Simulator Modding For Dummies provides step–by–step instruction in 3D modeling and simulation. The hours will slip away because it′s so much fun.

• Modding 101 get an introduction to GIANTS Editor, create and edit maps, use the material panel, and start playing with particles
• Customize your mods set up a basic modDesc.xml, make a new 3D mod, and export your mod for GIANTS Editor
• Get your mod out enhance your mods by adding texture, define new objects and behaviors with Lua, and finalize before submitting and sharing them with the world
• Make the most of modding find tips to remember when creating mods, including sizing textures to fit the physical size of your mod and adding sounds to your mods

Open the book and find:

• How to customize the behavior of your mod using Vehicle XML
• Tips for using the correct image format for textures
• Case–sensitive paths for Mac OS® X support
• File–naming conventions
• How to test your mod in single and multiplayer modes
• Steps to put all parts of your mod into a single Zip mod package
• Valuable community resources

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1118940253
• ISBN 13: 9781118940259
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240