Building an RPG with Unreal 4.x: Get to grips with building the foundations of an RPG using Unreal Engine 4.x

Santello

Stagner

₱1571.99 ~~₱2245.99~~

2.1 (7 Ratings)

eBook Jan 2016 360 pages 1st Edition

eBook

₱1571.99 ~~₱2245.99~~

Santello

Stagner

₱1571.99 ~~₱2245.99~~

2.1 (7 Ratings)

eBook Jan 2016 360 pages 1st Edition

eBook

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Key benefits

• Utilize a mixture of C++, Blueprints, and UMG to create a role playing game (RPG) efficiently
• Create reusable code chunks and elements that can easily be integrated into other games
• A cost effective, step-by-step guide to building and customizing an entire framework for your RPG

Description

Now that Unreal Engine 4 has become one of the most cutting edge game engines in the world, developers are looking for the best ways of creating games of any genre in the engine. This book will lay out the foundation of creating a turn-based RPG in Unreal Engine 4.12. The book starts by walking you through creating a turn-based battle system that can hold commands for party members and enemies. You’ll get your hands dirty by creating NPCs such as shop owners, and important mechanics, that make up every RPG such as a currency system, inventory, dialogue, and character statistics. Although this book specifically focuses on the creation of a turn-based RPG, there are a variety of topics that can be utilized when creating many other types of genres. By the end of the book, you will be able to build upon core RPG framework elements to create your own game experience.

Who is this book for?

If you are new to Unreal Engine and always wanted to script an RPG, you are this book’s target reader. The lessons assume you understand the conventions of RPG games and have some awareness of the basics of using the Unreal editor to build levels.

What you will learn

• Program gameplay elements in C++ in Unreal
• Create custom game data for entities such as players and enemies
• Create a turn-based combat engine
• Design menu systems and blueprint logic
• Create an NPC and dialog system
• Integrate equipment and items
• Develop the foundations of a saving and loading system

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Avishek Dec 15, 2016

An excellent addition to your collection to your collection if you dream of creating the perfect RPG. The book is clearly written with a beginner in mind. Though it can become a bit jarring for someone with enough C++ experience to be explained obvious concepts in core programming, it nevertheless serves as handy book for newbies in game development. However, the book seems to over emphasise on certain topics such as optimisation of code and subroutines which in my opinion should not be hand fed to developers. A solid 4 stars from me.

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Germán Feb 27, 2016

Me lo compré porque necesitaba una referencia para continuar un juego de rol que estoy haciendo pero action-rpg. Sin embargo este libro explica las cosas, o más bien contiene código c++ dónde se puedo uno fijar de como se hacen las cosas en juego de las mismas características y de carácter profesional.

BD Jun 02, 2016

I've had similar issues to what others have said. I've had a back and forth with the publisher on a couple issues, was told they weren't issues, and had no real acceptable resolution. There are several instances where we're told to do something in the text, but the sample code does not reflect the instructions.The book even describes the setting of the RPG as taking place in a tower where you fight your way to the top through enemies until you reach the villain. At no point are these aspects of the book addressed.I will say that the early chapters of the book were nice, though. Walking through the creation of a game design document was helpful. And some practices presented in the book were illuminating (such as the use of UDataTable systems).Overall, though, I can't really recommend the book as a whole.

Ruben Baeza Jun 02, 2016

Like other reviewers here already noted, the code is chock-full of problems stemming from the fact that the author asks you to create a class based on Actor, for example, and replace the entirety of the pregenerated class with new code leading to problems during compile time. This process is not in line with a good approach for UE4 development and just leads to more frustration than insight. The author does do a good job in the design process and breaking down some of the ideas of how you would think through the design and structure, but overall I cannot recommend this book.

Amazon Customer May 29, 2016

This book has BAD code. I tried every combination I could think of and none of it would compile. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY purchasing this book. Again I can't stress this enough, BAD BAD CODE! He should be sued for defamation.

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