[game_edu] from naitik ( india)

[Dorothy Seehausen at 019]

Thanks.  Am looking forward to Wednesday.

Dorothy Seehausen
Adjunct Instructor
ITT Technical Institute
470 Security Blvd.
Green Bay, WI  54313
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Subject: Re: [game_edu] from naitik ( india)

Hello

Video games involve simulations of many physical objects, and as such 
they require the programmer to know some physics (mechanics). Graphics 
involves analytic geometry and linear algebra. These are the absolute 
minimum that you need.

I attach some condensed notes from a book I wrote a few years ago by way

of showing what sort of math is needed to create a driving game. Other 
games will be similar.  This material can be found (in Canada, anyway) 
in the senior high school(Gr 12)/freshman university math program. An 
upgrader course to prep you for university admission would be a good
start.

You know, this stuff is not really that hard. Many folks have developed 
a fear of math which starts, I think, because some math teachers instill

it. At some point I figure that students give up.

Naitik Pattani wrote:

> Sir,

>  

>  

> I  m diploma holder in  computer science right now i m doing job in 

> i.t. hardware industry. but i m interested in game programing . so plz



> suggest me which is  my best way to start game programing. i m also 

> week in math,

> shuold i start with high school math or should i refer quantitative 

> aptitude book?

>

>

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