Microsoft Visual Basic Game Programming for Teens

Author Jonathan S. Harbour

Publisher Course Technology PTR

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Jonathan S. Harbour

Jonathan S. Harbour is an associate professor at the University of Advancing Technology (Tempe, AZ). His web site at www.jharbour.com includes an online forum and blog for book support. His most recent game projects are Starflight - The Lost Colony (www.starflightgame.com) and Aquaphobia: Mutant Brain Sponge Madness (www.aquaphobiagame.com).

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Course Technology PTR

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2

Copyright

2008

ISBN13

9781305489639

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eBook

Grade Level

9th Grade - 12th+

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Front Cover.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Dedication.
Acknowledgments.
About the Author.
Contents.
Introduction.
1: The Game Engine.
2: Getting Started.
3: Introduction to Visual Basic .NET.
4: Introduction to Managed Directx.
5: Sprites: The Key to 2D Games.
6: Printing Text and Getting User Input.
7: Tile-Based Scrolling.
8: Entity Management.
9: Playing Sound Effects and Music.
10: The Game World.
11: Designing the Celtic Crusader Game.
12: Creating the Game World.
13: Exploring the Game World.
14: Adding Scenery and Objects.
15: The Characters.
16: Creating the Player Character.
17: Building the Celtic Crusader Engine.
18: Keeping Track of Inventory.
19: Adding NPCs and Monsters.
20: Engaging in Combat.
Index.
Other Backmatter.
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