Game Development with Blender and Godot: Leverage the combined power of Blender and Godot for building a point-and-click adventure game

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Understand how to use one of the most popular 3D modeling software and advanced game engines to create a seamless workflow between the two and produce dynamic games

Key FeaturesLearn how to create, rig, and animate 3D low-poly models in BlenderDiscover the 3D workflow of Godot Engine and understand how to enhance your modelsUse modeling and game design skills to create a dynamic point-and-click gameBook Description

Game Development with Blender and Godot is a comprehensive introduction for those new to building 3D models and games, allowing you to leverage the abilities of these two technologies to create dynamic, interactive, and engaging games.

This book will start by focusing on what low-poly modeling is, before showing you how to use Blender to create, rig, and animate your models. You will also polish these assets until they’re game-ready, making it easy for you to import them into Godot and use them effectively and efficiently. Next, you will use the game engine to design scenes, work with light and shadows, and transform your 3D models into interactive, controllable assets.

By the end of this book, you will have a seamless workflow between Blender and Godot which is specifically geared toward game development. Alongside, you’ll also be building a point-and-click adventure game following the instructions and guidance in the book. Finishing this game will help you take these newly acquired skills and create your own 3D games from conception to completion.

What you will learnDiscover what low-poly modeling is and why it mattersUnderstand how to use materials, shaders, and textures in your modelsExplore how to render and animate a scene in BlenderFocus on how to export Blender assets and import them into GodotUse 3D low-poly models in Godot to create fun gamesDesign a dynamic and easy-to-navigate game worldExplore how to interact with the game via interfacesUnderstand how to export your game for WindowsWho this book is for

This book is for game developers who are looking to make the transition from 2D to 3D games. Readers should have a basic understanding of Godot, being able to navigate the UI, understand the inspector panel, create scenes, add scripts to game objects, and more. Previous experience with Blender is helpful but not required.

Table of ContentsCreating Low-Poly ModelsBuilding Materials and ShadersAdding and Creating TexturesAdjusting Cameras and LightsSetting up Animation and RiggingExporting Blender AssetsImporting Blender Assets into GodotAdding Sound AssetsDesigning the LevelMaking Things Look Better with Lights and ShadowsCreating the User InterfaceInteracting with the World through Camera and Character ControllersFinishing with Sound and AnimationConclusion
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Packt Publishing (September 30, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 330 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1801816026
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1801816021
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.28 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.25 x 7.5 x 0.69 inches