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Essential Guide to Creating Multiplayer Games with Godot 4.0
Harness the power of Godot Engine's GDScript network API to connect players in multiplayer games
Häftad, Engelska, 2023
634 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Level up your Godot 4 networking skills with the only comprehensive multiplayer guide written by experienced game designer and developer, Henrique Campos, featuring dedicated servers and persistent worlds, illustrated with key images in colorKey FeaturesEnsure player synchronization and coexistence in a game worldMitigate latency in your multiplayer games to design a seamless shared experienceOptimize and debug your games using profilers and monitors to visualize performancePurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionThe Essential Guide to Creating Multiplayer Games with Godot 4.0 guides you in exploring the built-in network API for online multiplayer games, offering practical knowledge through concrete use cases.Throughout the book, you'll assume the role of a network engineer in a fictional indie game studio, tackling real-world requests from your peers and gaining expertise in adding new network features to the studio's games. Following step-by-step instructions, you’ll go from making your first network handshake to optimizing online gameplay. You’ll learn how to sync players and pass data over the internet as you add online multiplayer features to a top-down shooter adventure game.This book puts you in a fictional game project team where you set up your first online server before advancing to creating an online chat system and transitioning local gameplay to go online. With a focus on implementing multiplayer features, you’ll create shared world adventures and learn optimization techniques to allow more players to join your virtual world.By the end of this book, you’ll have learned how to set up a client-server network, implement remote procedure calls (RPCs), sync node properties remotely, and optimize your games to create smooth online multiplayer experiences.What you will learnUnderstand the fundamentals of networking and remote data exchange between computersUse the Godot game engine's built-in API to set up a network for playersMaster remote procedure calls and learn how to make function calls on objects remotelyEnhance your GDScript proficiency to get the most out of this powerful languageExplore industry-standard solutions for common online multiplayer challengesImprove your networking skills and discover how to turn single-player games into multiplayer experiencesWho this book is forIf you’re involved in game development with Godot and want to add multiplayer capabilities to enrich the shared gaming experience, then this book is for you. You’ll also find this book useful if you’re a network engineer looking to gain hands-on experience with practical projects. To get the most out of this book, a prior understanding of the Godot Engine design philosophy, the GDScript programming language, the SceneTree structure, and how nodes work is essential.
Game Development Patterns with Godot 4
Create resilient game systems using industry-standard solutions in Godot
Häftad, Engelska, 2025
618 kr
Skickas inom 5-8 vardagar
Streamline game development with proven design patterns and create scalable, reliable architectures effortlesslyKey FeaturesSave time and avoid pitfalls in game development with proven design patternsLeverage the tools in the Godot editor to benefit from native implementations of design patterns such as the observer and singletonLearn SOLID principles and refactoring techniques to build scalable, reusable architectures for robust gamesPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionGame development demands more than just creativity; it requires code that’s as dynamic and adaptable as the games you dream of creating. Seasoned Godot developer, educator and creator of popular resources like The Essential Guide to Creating Multiplayer Games with Godot 4.0, Henrique Campos introduces you to object-oriented programming design patterns, offering time-tested, reliable solutions to common coding issues. With these patterns, you’ll not only build scalable, maintainable architectures for your games but also gain the confidence to tackle real-world development challenges head-on with Godot's built-in features.In this hands-on guide, you’ll step into the role of a game mechanics engineer tasked with implementing requests from a fictional game designer, simulating the collaborative nature of real-world game development. Using Godot 4.3, you’ll develop a complete platformer game featuring a playable character, enemies with advanced AI, interactive objects, multiple levels, music, and more. Along the way, you’ll master core programming concepts such as SOLID principles, favor composition over inheritance, and have a solid understanding of object-oriented programming along with the principles behind the design patterns.By the end of the book, you’ll be able to diagnose and fix pathologies in your code with ease.What you will learnCreate reusable and scalable code that follows SOLID principlesIdentify common game development issues and apply industry-standard solutionsUnderstand feature requests and how to turn them into concrete solutions leveraging design patternsAnalyze game development pathologies to figure out underlying issuesArchitect reliable systems that are understandable, intuitive, and scalableStructure professional, collaborative game systems that are easy to maintainWho this book is forIf you are a game developer, game designer, technical artist, or solo developer with programming experience in Godot Engine and the GDScript programming language, this book is for you. Prior knowledge of programming concepts (e.g., functions, variables, algorithms) and an understanding of Godot's nodes and resources philosophy are essential to fully benefit from this book. Perfect for professionals looking to create solid, reusable, and reliable architecture that can adapt and grow with their creative vision.