When it was announced the
Far Cry 2 map editor was and it still is one of the most detailed and content filled map editors for a FPS. A burgeoning community of map editors rivals (but still overshadowed by) the Halo 3 map editing community and is constantly cranking out new and interesting maps at a steady pace. Now perspective designers and dedicated world smiths alike have a tool to help them make the better maps and better play experiences in the new book released from
Course Technology PTR, a part of
Cengage Learning, titled
From Gamer to Game Designer: The Official Far Cry 2 Map Editing Guide. The book will not just be a tips and tools guide or even a how to collection but introduce readers to different aspects of game design theory, geographic layout, and military science.
“From Gamer to Game Designer makes it easy for both PC and console gamers to create cool new multiplayer maps that they can then share with other gamers,” said author Hutchison. "For many gamers, Far Cry 2 presents an opportunity for their first foray into game design and this book focuses on bridging the gap between playing and designing video games."
For more information about the book or to order a copy so you can get a leg up on other map makers
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New Book from Course Technology PTR Bridges the Gap Between
Playing and Designing Video Games
Guide Illustrates Fundamentals of Game Design for Far Cry 2
BOSTON, MA – June 15, 2009 – Course Technology PTR, part of Cengage
Learning, today announced the release of From Gamer to Game Designer:
The Official Far Cry® 2 Map Editing Guide. Written and edited by David
Hutchison, Associate Professor, Brock University, the book guides
gamers through the process of game design within Far Cry 2 and
encourages the build-out of new levels or maps for the game. From
Gamer to Game Designer is the product of a unique partnership with
Ubisoft, the publisher of Far Cry 2.
From Gamer to Game Designer draws from the disciplines of game design
theory, physical geography and military science to provide aspiring
Far Cry 2 map makers and game designers with sound map making advice.
Readers learn how to use the Far Cry 2 map editing tool to create
their own multiplayer maps, design indoor and outdoor environments,
work with weapons and vehicles, promote tactics and teamwork, and
more. No programming skills are required, allowing readers to create
attractive and engaging maps right from the comfort of their game
console. The book includes contributions from the Far Cry 2
development team at Ubisoft Montreal and Far Cry 2 map makers around
the world.
“From Gamer to Game Designer makes it easy for both PC and console
gamers to create cool new multiplayer maps that they can then share
with other gamers,” said author Hutchison. "For many gamers, Far Cry 2
presents an opportunity for their first foray into game design and
this book focuses on bridging the gap between playing and designing
video games."
For more information on From Gamer to Game Designer: The Official Far
Cry® 2 Map Editing Guide, or to purchase the book, please visit
www.courseptr.cengage.com
.
About the Author
David Hutchison, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of
Education, Brock University. He is the author of "Playing to Learn:
Video Games in the Classroom" (Teacher Ideas Press, 2007). Hutchison's
video game articles have appeared in GameInformer, GameSpot,
Gamasutra/Serious Games Source, TeamXbox, and other publications.
About Cengage Learning and Course Technology PTR
Cengage Learning delivers highly customized learning solutions for
colleges, universities, professors, students, libraries, government
agencies, corporations and professionals around the world. Course
Technology PTR, was formed in 2001 as the retail division of Course
Technology. It is comprised of the former imprints Premier Press,
Muska Lipman, ArtistPro, and Charles River Media. The company provides
learning solutions for professionals interested in learning more about
business, music technology, game development, animation, graphic
design, programming or certification. For more information please
visit
www.cengage.com
or
www.courseptr.cengage.com
.
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in the U.S. and/or other countries. Based on Crytek’s original Far Cry
directed by Cevat Yerli.