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[Schyler]

3D Rts Tutorial
by Schyler
Revised edition 2.1.0

GM Version: GM6/7
File Type: .PDF
Difficulty Rating: Novice GML to Expert
Download: Download @ Host-A
Mirror 1: Offline

PDF Upload by GMkizzle : here

You must have knowledge of GML 3D techniques to use this tutorial.

This tutorial explains all aspects of creating a 3D RTS in Game Maker. Please note that this tutorial had been tested by several people, all have finished it with working results. Do not complain about the length of the tutorial because the finished product is of high qaulity. Please also note that some of the terrain code was borrowed from Master Xilo's terrain engine. Most of it, was however re-written.

If you use this tutorial you must give credit to Schyler and Master Xilo.

New tutorial under development. If you have anything to contiribute to it, PM me.

Edited by Schyler, 05 January 2010 - 11:53 AM.

[flexaplex]

It would be much more accessible to people if an example file was included.

[mcoot]

Sounds good but it won't download off Host-A and the mirror is offline. I would like to have a look at this (even though I don't think I'd actually make a 3D RTS). Please post another mirror and/or fix the Host-A link.

[grumpymonkey]

this is probably one of the best tutorials ever, not because of what it says, but because its an actual tutorial, and if people want to learn how to do this, they will actually have to read it! no copying and changing sprites

9/10

[Schyler]

this is probably one of the best tutorials ever, not because of what it says, but because its an actual tutorial, and if people want to learn how to do this, they will actually have to read it! no copying and changing sprites

9/10

Its great to see Im finally getting traffic because I made this back in the GM7 beta days (yes it still works I followed the tut a week ago to check that, took me 4 hours from start to finish - no complaining!)

I don't have the MoveNow files anymore so I can't post the source until I get them back (dosn't help I work on school computers because I have no compy at home, it blew up [smoke and all, yay]).

Regards,

Schyler

[iluvfuz]

It's very thorough and looks as if a lot of hard work was dedicated to this. I'm still reading through it, but it would be nice if you had a completed example implementing your code so I can follow along.

Thanks!

[Schyler]

It's very thorough and looks as if a lot of hard work was dedicated to this. I'm still reading through it, but it would be nice if you had a completed example implementing your code so I can follow along.

Thanks!

Sorry bout' that. I actually lost all the files for this when my computer blew up. Don't worry though, Im making a Halo Warz style one soon (almost exact replica, runs at 250FPS on 3.2ghz single core 128mb graphics 1GB RAM) =D

[iluvfuz]

Just to be sure, if I use this tutorial and about 2 years of GML experience, could I create a top-down shooter? (I don't particularly need to work with the z-axis other than making lights.

[Schyler]

Just to be sure, if I use this tutorial and about 2 years of GML experience, could I create a top-down shooter? (I don't particularly need to work with the z-axis other than making lights.

I'm not sure why you would use this tutorial for a 3D TDS (unless you mean FPS)? o.0
If so, you could make up the framerate by getting rid of the terrain.

With my new terrain, coming out soon, you most certainly could. The trees would be a nice addition to any game.

[Korob]

Would you be able to provide the script 'rts3d_mouse_region'. It is used in the tutorial but its not included in the pdf file.
I had a go at making something to fit in its place but mine doesn't work. It would be really helpful to see what was intended to go there.

[Schyler]

I'm absolutely sure its there.

[Korob]

I've checked through it again and I couldn't find it.
Another absent script was the script 'get_z_xy'. I was able to find this in freko's example though.

[Schyler]

Well the region script isn't hard to make. It just checks if its between x1, y1 and x2, y2. I'll look for the old files again (this is like 3 years old).

[Fragment]

Absolutely excellent tutorial. I followed this word by word and had to correct several issues/bugs/errors which allowed me to learn greatly from this tutorial. I did not need the unit selection as i am using this 'engine' for a mmorpg and therefore only needed one character controlled at a time so i did not have the above problem with the missing script . Thank you for creating this amazing tutorial. 10/10

[Salmonman]

Your age of empires reference isnt that amazing, 200 units. You should look at Supreme Commander. It also supports up to 8 teams, but each team can have up to 1000 units.

[GMkizzle]

Sounds good but it won't download off Host-A and the mirror is offline. I would like to have a look at this (even though I don't think I'd actually make a 3D RTS). Please post another mirror and/or fix the Host-A link.

Here is a mirror (:
3D_RTS.pdf (61 KB)

If anyone wants to repost links ( For instance the authour of this topic )
Just click the DL and it will have what you need

[alex21]

Why dont you upload the gm6 file
Even gm8 will do

[Schyler]

Why dont you upload the gm6 file
Even gm8 will do

So that you might actually read the first sentence of the tutorial part, which if I do recall, took me two weeks to write.

Those with the true patience to follow the tutorial will reap the rewards.

[metrogdor22]

no examples. just a pdf of what to do. why wouldnt u just put up an example, so that people can EASILY understand it, without having to scroll through the whole thing, copying and pasting code all day? and it wont work in GM8.
2* for effort...

[alex21]

Why dont you upload the gm6 file
Even gm8 will do

So that you might actually read the first sentence of the tutorial part, which if I do recall, took me two weeks to write.

Those with the true patience to follow the tutorial will reap the rewards.

You have a point there but noobs have not the thing called patience. Respect to your hard work I will try even if it takes a year.