false 1501484 1 Simulating physics helps cutting-edge games distinguish themselves by making virtual objects behave as we expect them to in the real world. Physics engines are the software programs that run these simulations. Building an engine is difficult, however. There are a large number of new developers (and hobbyists) coming into this market who need help through this complex process. Current introductory books are inadequate; they don't bring enough real-world programming experience to the task. There is a need for an introductory book on game physics with solid coding guidance but which limits the math content. Ian Millington brings his extensive professional programming experience to this problem. He has developed games since 1987, has studied AI and mathematics at the PhD level, and founded Mindlathe Ltd., a company that designed and built commercial physics engines. Physics Engine Development carefully describes each step in the creation of a robust, usable physics engine. It introduces the mathematical concepts in a clear and simple manner, keeping to high school level topics and building a physics code library as it goes. Each new concept is explained in diagrams and code to make sure that even the most novice of game programmers understands. The companion CD-ROM includes the source code for a complete physics engine of commercial quality. This book will serve as a introduction to more mathematically advanced books on game physics, such as Dave Eberly's Game Physics.<br><br>* Uses only high school algebra<BR>* Shows how to build a complete system based on professional principles<BR>* CD-ROM with C++ source code for a full commercial-quality physics engine 1492912 7 3 2007 Game Physics Engine Development (The Morgan Kaufmann Series in Interactive 3D Technology) total:8|5:3|4:2|3:2|2:1| 8 31 10 1 4 0 false false Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 -0800 2007 Tue Jan 08 07:02:12 -0800 2008 Tue Jan 08 07:02:31 -0800 2008 more...]]> 0 0 false false Tue Oct 13 15:09:31 -0700 2009 Tue Oct 13 15:09:34 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Wed Jul 29 17:49:46 -0700 2009 Wed Jul 29 17:49:46 -0700 2009 4 0 false false Fri Jun 19 14:55:35 -0700 2009 Fri Jun 19 14:55:35 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Sun May 31 18:03:57 -0700 2009 Sun May 31 18:03:57 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Sat Apr 04 22:08:39 -0700 2009 Sat Apr 04 22:08:39 -0700 2009 5 0 false false Sat Mar 28 04:19:24 -0700 2009 Sat Mar 28 04:19:24 -0700 2009 3 0 false false Tue Jan 22 02:14:36 -0800 2008 Tue Jan 22 02:14:36 -0800 2008 2 0 false false Mon Dec 17 12:56:56 -0800 2007 Mon Dec 17 12:56:56 -0800 2007 0 0 false false Tue Oct 16 17:50:48 -0700 2007 Tue Oct 16 17:50:48 -0700 2007