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: Paperback: 304 pages | This book looks to have been canceled, the authors site has gone down and the merchant bookshop.blackwell.co.uk is currently listing its availability as "canceled/never published". I've looked for this book from time to time over the past 2 years and, although I've found several merchants listing it (less and less and time passes), none have ever had it in stock. --[[User:Brandished]] 28 April 2009 | ||
: Publisher: O'Reilly; 1 edition (March | |||
: Language: English | ==Mapping and Modding Half-Life 2 Complete== | ||
: ISBN: 0596101309 | [[File:Mamhl2c cover.jpg|right|Front cover]] | ||
: | : '''Author:''' [[User:Holtt|Tim Holt]] | ||
: '''Paperback:''' 456 pages | |||
: '''Publisher:''' Paraglyph Press; 1 edition (release date April 15, 2008) | |||
: '''Language:''' English | |||
: '''ISBN:''' 1933097132 | |||
: '''Product Dimensions:''' 7.3 x 9.1 inches | |||
: '''Abstract:''' Modding is the new craze that has taken the gaming world by storm. And Half-Life 2 provides the premier game engine that modders all around the world are using to enhance the highly popular Half-Life game and create exciting new custom game features. As many modders like to say, "The possibilities are endless." This unique book shows all Half-Life 2 fans everything they need to know to work with the powerful game engine and customize their own games using clever mapping, modding, and modeling techniques. With Mapping and Modding Half-Life 2 Complete, game fans will get a chance to progressively expand their skills at mapping and modding. This is a one-of-a-kind book, jam-packed with insider tips and techniques by a leading Half-Life 2 modding expert. | |||
: '''Buy:''' [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1933097132 Amazon] | |||
: '''Links:''' [http://www.vintnerd.com/ Author's Blog] | |||
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==Half-Life 2 Hacks== | |||
: '''Author:''' Mark Holt Walker | |||
: '''Paperback:''' 304 pages | |||
: '''Publisher:''' O'Reilly; 1 edition (March 1, 2006) | |||
: '''Language:''' English | |||
: '''ISBN:''' 0596101309 | |||
: '''Abstract:''' The bestselling Half-Life computer game has won more than 50 game-of-the-year awards from publications around the world. Valve's latest release, Half-Life 2, has been tabbed "the greatest PC game ever" by the gaming press. With its gripping single-player campaign, immersive story, and breathtaking visuals, it's no wonder that millions of gamers have already snatched it up. | |||
: But if you're just playing the game start to finish, you haven't seen the half of Half-Life 2. Half-Life 2 Hacks is the must-have strategy guide for gamers who are adventurous enough to explore all the modifications, tweaks, Easter eggs, and conversions that can make the game even more intense and challenging. | : But if you're just playing the game start to finish, you haven't seen the half of Half-Life 2. Half-Life 2 Hacks is the must-have strategy guide for gamers who are adventurous enough to explore all the modifications, tweaks, Easter eggs, and conversions that can make the game even more intense and challenging. | ||
: Half-Life 2 is wildly popular with "modders" who push the game to its outer limits by constructing new levels, developing software that prevents cheating in multiplayer games, and building entirely new mods (whole new games, in essence) based on the Half-Life 2 engine. Author Mark Walker, a veteran electronic entertainment industry journalist and syndicated "GameGuy" columnist knows what a phenomenal game Half-Life 2 is--and how much more phenomenal you can make it with the right tricks, tweaks, and hacks. | : Half-Life 2 is wildly popular with "modders" who push the game to its outer limits by constructing new levels, developing software that prevents cheating in multiplayer games, and building entirely new mods (whole new games, in essence) based on the Half-Life 2 engine. Author Mark Walker, a veteran electronic entertainment industry journalist and syndicated "GameGuy" columnist knows what a phenomenal game Half-Life 2 is--and how much more phenomenal you can make it with the right tricks, tweaks, and hacks. | ||
: Walker's Half-Life 2 Hacks opens up Half-Life 2's anomalies, cheats, and Easter Eggs and covers all the essential hacking and modding tips and tools you need to master and modify the greatest PC game ever. Along with cool tactics and strategy ploys, the book provides a collection of weapon, level, and vehicle hacks and explains things like how to beat the beasts and bosses that block your path. | : Walker's Half-Life 2 Hacks opens up Half-Life 2's anomalies, cheats, and Easter Eggs and covers all the essential hacking and modding tips and tools you need to master and modify the greatest PC game ever. Along with cool tactics and strategy ploys, the book provides a collection of weapon, level, and vehicle hacks and explains things like how to beat the beasts and bosses that block your path. | ||
: Half-Life 2 Hacks even shows you how to get started on designing your own Half-Life 2 levels, textures, models, and downloadable maps as well as playing mods from others. There's no better guide to the countless ways you can enjoy the unbelievably intense and realistic Half-Life 2. | : Half-Life 2 Hacks even shows you how to get started on designing your own Half-Life 2 levels, textures, models, and downloadable maps as well as playing mods from others. There's no better guide to the countless ways you can enjoy the unbelievably intense and realistic Half-Life 2. | ||
: [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0596101309/ | |||
: '''Buy:''' [http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0596101309 Amazon] | |||
==Mod Your World (DVD Series)== | |||
[[File:Noesis modyourworld.jpg|right|Mod Your World DVD cases]] | |||
: '''Producers:''' [http://www.noesisinteractive.com/ Noesis Interactive] (dead link) | |||
: '''Languages:''' English, Spanish | |||
: '''Abstract:''' Noesis Interactive works to expand knowledge and creativity among Video Gamers around the world. Designed by gamers, for gamers, our MOD Your World DVD series will put you on the fast track to designing, building and integrating 3D characters, props and maps into your favorite games – beginning with Half Life 2. | |||
:Working with industry leaders like Valve and Softimage, Noesis Interactive dissects and streamlines the entire process into easy-to-understand lessons. No matter what your current skill level, we’ll have you Modding in no time. | |||
===DVD 1: 3D Content Creation with SOFTIMAGE|XSI=== | |||
:'''Abstract:''' Focuses on teaching how to "Build Your Character". Learn the nuts and bolts of texture application, generate props from scratch, and follow step-by-step instructions for creating biped characters. The DVD covers the basics of SOFTIMAGE|XSI software including 3D layout, modeling, texturing, prop and character modeling and provides you with all the shortcuts and tips you need to know to get to the goal – integrating your own characters, props and maps into video games. | |||
:'''Buy:''' [http://www.noesisinteractive.com/index.php?x=products Noesis Interactive] (for [[XSI]]) (dead link) | |||
:'''Buy:''' [http://store.valvesoftware.com/productpages/video/product_Noesis01.html Valve Store] | |||
===DVD 2: Character Design & Integration with Half-Life 2=== | |||
:'''Abstract:''' Focuses on creating and implementing your own characters within Half-Life 2 Deathmatch. Using custom templates, you'll begin by quickly transforming ordinary facial photos to Deathmatch in no time. Then you’ll learn how to use the extensive character creation tools in SOFTIMAGE|XSI. Demystify rigging, weighting and enveloping and learn how to prepare your models to be exported to various game engines. Finally, learn how to test, perfect, and export your 3D characters from SOFTIMAGE|XSI into Half-Life 2 Deathmatch. | |||
:'''Buy:''' [http://www.noesisinteractive.com/index.php?x=products&y=item2 Noesis Interactive] (for [[XSI]]) (dead link) | |||
:'''Buy:''' [http://www.noesisinteractive.com/index.php?x=products&y=item4 Noesis Interactive] (for [[Maya]]) | |||
:'''Buy:''' [http://store.valvesoftware.com/productpages/video/product_Noesis02.html Valve Store] (for [[XSI]]) | |||
===DVD 3: Create Your World=== | |||
[[File:Noesis advancedleveldesign.gif|right|180px|Create Your World: Advanced Level Design box]] | |||
:'''Abstract:''' ''Create Your World'' teaches you advanced level design by focusing on designing and constructing your own custom levels within [[Counter-Strike: Source]], [[Half-Life 2]], and other Source SDK powered games. Learn the fundamentals of [[Hammer]] as well as advanced [[texturing]], [[displacements]], functionality and [[Optimization (level design)|optimization]] techniques. | |||
:'''Buy:''' [http://www.noesisinteractive.com/index.php?x=products&y=item5 Noesis Interactive] (dead link) | |||
:'''Buy:''' [http://store.valvesoftware.com/productpages/video/product_NoesisAdvancedLvlDsgn.html Valve Store] (dead link) | |||
===DVD 4: Activate Your World=== | |||
:'''Abstract:''' ''Custom Props & Animation for Source Powered Games'' allows you to further "Activate Your World". You’ll learn the basics of 3D animation in SOFTIMAGE®|XSI®, build an animation library and create dynamic props that can be walked on, picked up, broken apart and brought to life within Source powered games. | |||
:'''Buy:''' [http://www.noesisinteractive.com/index.php?x=products&y=item7 Noesis Interactive] (for [[XSI]]) (dead link) | |||
:'''Buy:''' [http://store.valvesoftware.com/productpages/video/product_NoesisCstmPropsAnim.html Valve Store] (for [[XSI]]) (dead link) | |||
===DVD 5: Advanced Character Animation=== | |||
:'''Abstract:''' ''Advanced Character Animation'' teaches how to "Evolve Your Character" by focusing on bringing your character to life by animating or applying motion capture data to your own custom design characters within Half-Life 2. | |||
:'''Buy:''' [http://www.noesisinteractive.com/index.php?x=products&y=item6 Noesis Interactive] (for [[XSI]]) | |||
:'''Buy:''' [http://store.valvesoftware.com/productpages/video/product_NoesisCharAnim.html Valve Store] (for [[XSI]]) | |||
===DVD 6: Character Design & Integration with HL®2 and 3D Studio Max=== | |||
:'''Abstract:''' ''Character Design & Integration with HL®2 and 3D Studio Max'' shows how you can Share Your Character'by focusing on creating and implementing your own characters within Half-Life®2 Deathmatch™. You'll begin by using custom templates to quickly transform ordinary facial photos to Deathmatch adversaries in no time. Then learn the powerful Autodesk® 3ds MAX® character creation toolset while you rig, weight, apply UV maps and prepare your models to be exported to various game engines. | |||
:'''Buy:''' [http://www.noesisinteractive.com/index.php?x=products&y=item3 Noesis Interactive] (for [[3DS Max]]) | |||
:'''Buy:''' [http://store.valvesoftware.com/productpages/video/product_NoesisCharDesign3DStudMax.html Valve Store] (for [[3DS Max]]) | |||
===DVD 7: Custom Props & Animation for Source Powered Games with Maya=== | |||
:'''Abstract:''' ''Custom Props & Animation for Source Powered Games with Maya'' allows you to "Activate Your World" by customizing your own levels dynamic props. You'll begin by learning the basics of 3D animation in Autodesk's® Maya® 8. Then, export your creations and learn to manipulate them within the powerful Hammer™ level editor. Before you know it you'll be creating dynamic objects that can be walked on, picked up, broken apart and brought to life within Source powered games. | |||
:'''Buy:''' [http://www.noesisinteractive.com/index.php?x=products&y=item8 Noesis Interactive] (for [[Maya]]) | |||
:'''Buy:''' [http://store.valvesoftware.com/productpages/video/product_NoesisCustomPropsAnimMaya.html Valve Store] (for [[Maya]]) | |||
==Mod Development per Half Life 2== | |||
: '''Author:''' [http://www.anacond.it Borrelli Ciro] | |||
: '''Language:''' Italian | |||
: '''Pages:''' 330 pages | |||
: '''Abstract:''' In this book many aspects are exposed related to the realization of a ''Half Life 2'' Mod Development, particularly way the realization of maps, of models 3D, the application of the textures and the realization of new. | |||
:'''Buy:''' [http://www.lulu.com/content/459963 lulu.com] | |||
==The Hows and Whys Of Level Design== | |||
[[File:How of level design.jpg|200px|right|The Hows and Whys Of Level Design front cover]] | |||
: '''Author:''' [http://www.lulu.com/Hourences Sjoerd De Jong] ("Hourences") | |||
: '''Language:''' English | |||
: '''Pages:''' 152 pages | |||
: '''Abstract:''' This book covers both the visual and artistic side as well as the gameplay aspect of level design. Don’t expect any technical how-to tutorials in this book, this book is about the "why". Rather than writing yet another tutorial/book about how to create a virtual room this book is about how to make that room look cool and play well. Expect tips and techniques as well as explanations of the logic and reasoning behind art and design decisions. How does the gameplay in a level work? What’s the reason this kind of architecture gives this kind of feeling or looks better in situation A or B? Why does this color combination work so well? What kind of floorplan can I best use to improve gameplay and why? What type of sound setup should I use? The book is well illustrated and offers many examples with pictures, nearly 120 to be exact. The book is intended to be universal. | |||
:'''Buy:''' [http://www.lulu.com/content/490673 Lulu - print] | |||
:'''Buy:''' [http://www.lulu.com/content/545217 Lulu - digital] | |||
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==Half Life 2 Mods for Dummies== | |||
[[File:0470096314.01. SS500 SCLZZZZZZZ V46019564 .jpg|200px|right|Half Life 2 Mods for Dummies Front Cover]] | |||
: '''Author:''' Erik Guilfoyle, [http://www.modsonline.com/ MODSonline] | |||
: '''Paperback:''' 334 pages | |||
: '''Publisher:''' Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.; Pap/Cdr edition (12 Jan 2007) | |||
: '''Language:''' English | |||
: '''ISBN:''' 0470096314 | |||
: '''Abstract:''' With more than 8 million retail units sold in the first release of the game, ''Half-Life 2'' is one of the hottest games on the market. Game modder Erik Guilfoyle shows would-be game developers how to install the editor, create mods, make game maps, add textures and characters, publish and distribute mods, add a new level to play, and even change the rules of the game. It offers advice for readers to take advantage of freely available 3D game engines to allow them to cut straight to the fun part creating the game rather than having to first create the technology necessary to build the game. | |||
: '''Note:''' Since you're reading this page, you have access to the VDC. This book offers nothing to you. | |||
: '''Buy:''' [http://www.amazon.co.uk/Half-Life-Mods-Dummies/dp/0470096314/ref=pd_bxgy_b_text_b/202-2478752-4668666 Amazon] | |||
: '''Buy:''' [http://www.play.com/Books/Books/GENNA/128/185/-/1136365/Half_Life_2_Mods_For_Dummies/Product.html?searchtype=genre Play.com] | |||
[[Category:Theory]] | [[Category:Theory]] | ||
[[Category:Modding]] | [[Category:Modding]] | ||
Latest revision as of 05:13, 12 July 2024
Half-Life 2 Hacks
- Author: Mark Holt Walker
- Paperback: 304 pages
- Publisher: O'Reilly; 1 edition (March 1, 2006)
- Language: English
- ISBN: 0596101309
- Abstract: The bestselling Half-Life computer game has won more than 50 game-of-the-year awards from publications around the world. Valve's latest release, Half-Life 2, has been tabbed "the greatest PC game ever" by the gaming press. With its gripping single-player campaign, immersive story, and breathtaking visuals, it's no wonder that millions of gamers have already snatched it up.
- But if you're just playing the game start to finish, you haven't seen the half of Half-Life 2. Half-Life 2 Hacks is the must-have strategy guide for gamers who are adventurous enough to explore all the modifications, tweaks, Easter eggs, and conversions that can make the game even more intense and challenging.
- Half-Life 2 is wildly popular with "modders" who push the game to its outer limits by constructing new levels, developing software that prevents cheating in multiplayer games, and building entirely new mods (whole new games, in essence) based on the Half-Life 2 engine. Author Mark Walker, a veteran electronic entertainment industry journalist and syndicated "GameGuy" columnist knows what a phenomenal game Half-Life 2 is--and how much more phenomenal you can make it with the right tricks, tweaks, and hacks.
- Walker's Half-Life 2 Hacks opens up Half-Life 2's anomalies, cheats, and Easter Eggs and covers all the essential hacking and modding tips and tools you need to master and modify the greatest PC game ever. Along with cool tactics and strategy ploys, the book provides a collection of weapon, level, and vehicle hacks and explains things like how to beat the beasts and bosses that block your path.
- Half-Life 2 Hacks even shows you how to get started on designing your own Half-Life 2 levels, textures, models, and downloadable maps as well as playing mods from others. There's no better guide to the countless ways you can enjoy the unbelievably intense and realistic Half-Life 2.
- Buy: Amazon
Mod Your World (DVD Series)
- Producers: Noesis Interactive (dead link)
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Abstract: Noesis Interactive works to expand knowledge and creativity among Video Gamers around the world. Designed by gamers, for gamers, our MOD Your World DVD series will put you on the fast track to designing, building and integrating 3D characters, props and maps into your favorite games – beginning with Half Life 2.
- Working with industry leaders like Valve and Softimage, Noesis Interactive dissects and streamlines the entire process into easy-to-understand lessons. No matter what your current skill level, we’ll have you Modding in no time.
DVD 1: 3D Content Creation with SOFTIMAGE|XSI
- Abstract: Focuses on teaching how to "Build Your Character". Learn the nuts and bolts of texture application, generate props from scratch, and follow step-by-step instructions for creating biped characters. The DVD covers the basics of SOFTIMAGE|XSI software including 3D layout, modeling, texturing, prop and character modeling and provides you with all the shortcuts and tips you need to know to get to the goal – integrating your own characters, props and maps into video games.
- Buy: Noesis Interactive (for XSI) (dead link)
- Buy: Valve Store
DVD 2: Character Design & Integration with Half-Life 2
- Abstract: Focuses on creating and implementing your own characters within Half-Life 2 Deathmatch. Using custom templates, you'll begin by quickly transforming ordinary facial photos to Deathmatch in no time. Then you’ll learn how to use the extensive character creation tools in SOFTIMAGE|XSI. Demystify rigging, weighting and enveloping and learn how to prepare your models to be exported to various game engines. Finally, learn how to test, perfect, and export your 3D characters from SOFTIMAGE|XSI into Half-Life 2 Deathmatch.
- Buy: Noesis Interactive (for XSI) (dead link)
- Buy: Noesis Interactive (for Maya)
- Buy: Valve Store (for XSI)
DVD 3: Create Your World
- Abstract: Create Your World teaches you advanced level design by focusing on designing and constructing your own custom levels within Counter-Strike: Source, Half-Life 2, and other Source SDK powered games. Learn the fundamentals of Hammer as well as advanced texturing, displacements, functionality and optimization techniques.
- Buy: Noesis Interactive (dead link)
- Buy: Valve Store (dead link)
DVD 4: Activate Your World
- Abstract: Custom Props & Animation for Source Powered Games allows you to further "Activate Your World". You’ll learn the basics of 3D animation in SOFTIMAGE®|XSI®, build an animation library and create dynamic props that can be walked on, picked up, broken apart and brought to life within Source powered games.
- Buy: Noesis Interactive (for XSI) (dead link)
- Buy: Valve Store (for XSI) (dead link)
DVD 5: Advanced Character Animation
- Abstract: Advanced Character Animation teaches how to "Evolve Your Character" by focusing on bringing your character to life by animating or applying motion capture data to your own custom design characters within Half-Life 2.
- Buy: Noesis Interactive (for XSI)
- Buy: Valve Store (for XSI)
DVD 6: Character Design & Integration with HL®2 and 3D Studio Max
- Abstract: Character Design & Integration with HL®2 and 3D Studio Max shows how you can Share Your Character'by focusing on creating and implementing your own characters within Half-Life®2 Deathmatch™. You'll begin by using custom templates to quickly transform ordinary facial photos to Deathmatch adversaries in no time. Then learn the powerful Autodesk® 3ds MAX® character creation toolset while you rig, weight, apply UV maps and prepare your models to be exported to various game engines.
- Buy: Noesis Interactive (for 3DS Max)
- Buy: Valve Store (for 3DS Max)
DVD 7: Custom Props & Animation for Source Powered Games with Maya
- Abstract: Custom Props & Animation for Source Powered Games with Maya allows you to "Activate Your World" by customizing your own levels dynamic props. You'll begin by learning the basics of 3D animation in Autodesk's® Maya® 8. Then, export your creations and learn to manipulate them within the powerful Hammer™ level editor. Before you know it you'll be creating dynamic objects that can be walked on, picked up, broken apart and brought to life within Source powered games.
- Buy: Noesis Interactive (for Maya)
- Buy: Valve Store (for Maya)
Mod Development per Half Life 2
- Author: Borrelli Ciro
- Language: Italian
- Pages: 330 pages
- Abstract: In this book many aspects are exposed related to the realization of a Half Life 2 Mod Development, particularly way the realization of maps, of models 3D, the application of the textures and the realization of new.
- Buy: lulu.com
The Hows and Whys Of Level Design
- Author: Sjoerd De Jong ("Hourences")
- Language: English
- Pages: 152 pages
- Abstract: This book covers both the visual and artistic side as well as the gameplay aspect of level design. Don’t expect any technical how-to tutorials in this book, this book is about the "why". Rather than writing yet another tutorial/book about how to create a virtual room this book is about how to make that room look cool and play well. Expect tips and techniques as well as explanations of the logic and reasoning behind art and design decisions. How does the gameplay in a level work? What’s the reason this kind of architecture gives this kind of feeling or looks better in situation A or B? Why does this color combination work so well? What kind of floorplan can I best use to improve gameplay and why? What type of sound setup should I use? The book is well illustrated and offers many examples with pictures, nearly 120 to be exact. The book is intended to be universal.
- Buy: Lulu - print
- Buy: Lulu - digital
Half Life 2 Mods for Dummies
- Author: Erik Guilfoyle, MODSonline
- Paperback: 334 pages
- Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.; Pap/Cdr edition (12 Jan 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN: 0470096314
- Abstract: With more than 8 million retail units sold in the first release of the game, Half-Life 2 is one of the hottest games on the market. Game modder Erik Guilfoyle shows would-be game developers how to install the editor, create mods, make game maps, add textures and characters, publish and distribute mods, add a new level to play, and even change the rules of the game. It offers advice for readers to take advantage of freely available 3D game engines to allow them to cut straight to the fun part creating the game rather than having to first create the technology necessary to build the game.
- Note: Since you're reading this page, you have access to the VDC. This book offers nothing to you.
- Buy: Amazon
- Buy: Play.com