Farming Simulator Modding For Dummies, Portable Edition E-Book

Jason van Gumster

• Herausgeber: John Wiley & Sons
• Kategorie: Wissenschaft und neue Technologien
• Sprache: Englisch

Seitenzahl: 246

Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2014

Beschreibung

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.

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Farming Simulator Modding For Dummies®

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Farming Simulator Modding For Dummies

Table of Contents

Introduction

About This Book

Foolish Assumptions

Beyond This Book

Icons Used in This Book

Where to Go from Here

Part I: Getting Started with Farming Simulator Modding

Chapter 1: Introducing GIANTS Editor

Knowing the Editor’s Parts

Loading Assets

Opening an existing map

Previewing objects

Navigating in 3D Space

Using Framed Rotate

Choosing camera views

Transforming Objects

Translating, rotating, and scaling

Selecting objects

Chapter 2: Creating Map Mods

Preparing a Map Mod

Selecting, Organizing, and Placing Props

Making complex selections in the Scenegraph

Using interactive placement

Organizing your map

Importing external assets

Adjusting User Attributes

Triggering Events in Your Map

Chapter 3: Editing Surface Details in Maps

Editing Terrain

Sculpting the surface

Painting textures

Painting Foliage and Ground Details

Creating farmable land

Adding plant life

Working with Navigation Meshes: Adding Spaces for Animals

Painting information

Defining navigation mesh boundaries for objects

Generating your navigation mesh

Chapter 4: Using the Material Panel

Modifying Material Properties

Viewing Material Textures

Chapter 5: Playing with Particles

Discovering the Uses for Particles

Working with the Particle Editor

Adding Particles in Your Mod

Part II: Creating Custom 3D Mods

Chapter 6: Setting Up a Basic modDesc.xml

Creating a New modDesc.xml

Defining Mod Title and Descriptions

Adding In-Game Store Items

Including Specializations

Chapter 7: Making a New 3D Mod

Setting Up a New Scene

Establishing Object Hierarchy

Configuring Materials and Textures

Defining material settings

Unwrapping objects for texturing

Using Your Triangles Effectively

Getting your normals right

Reducing polygon count

Generating normal maps for additional detail

Chapter 8: Exporting Your Mod for GIANTS Editor

Exporting from Blender

Installing the I3D exporter add-on

Exporting your mod

Exporting from Maya

Installing the I3D exporter plugin

Exporting your mod

Exporting from 3ds Max

Installing the I3D exporter plugin

Exporting your mod

Exporting with FBX

Importing Your Mod into GIANTS Editor

Part III: Enhancing Your Mods

Chapter 9: Adding Texture to Your Mod

Working in Proper Texture Sizes

Understanding the Texture Types Used on a Mod

Coloring with diffuse maps

Adding details with normal maps

Adjusting shininess with specular maps

Baking ambient occlusion textures

Using the dirt channel

Assembling a Complete Specular Map

Optimizing Textures for the Game

Chapter 10: Working with Sounds