Role Playing Games with Sprite Kit: Heroes

Learn how to build a physics based hero inside of a basic top-down view level. All with Sprite Kit & property lists.
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Role Playing Games with Sprite Kit:  Heroes
9โ€ฏ345
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8 hours
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Oct 2013
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Why take this course?

๐ŸŽ‰ Master Role Playing Games with Sprite Kit & Property Lists!

Embark on an exciting journey to learn the ins and outs of crafting engaging top-down role playing games (RPGs) using Sprite Kit, Apple's powerful framework for building interactive games. This course, led by the experienced instructor Justin Dike, will guide you through creating a physics-based hero that interacts with its environment in real-time. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate developer looking to enhance your skills, this course is designed to cater to your learning journey.

๐Ÿš€ Course Highlights:

  • ๐ŸŽ–๏ธ Physics-Based World: Learn how to simulate realistic physics interactions between characters and the game world.
  • ๐ŸŒŸ Hero Creation: Design a hero character with multiple view animations (front, side, back) that can be easily customized through property lists.
  • ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Property Lists: Discover how to use property lists to dynamically adjust character attributes, making your game more versatile and easier to tweak.
  • ๐Ÿง™โ€โ™‚๏ธ Character Actions: Implement key actions such as attacking, emitting particles for effects like magic or abilities, receiving damage, and displaying a health meter.
  • ๐ŸŽฒ Level Progression: Understand the mechanics behind character leveling up and restarting levels to keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.
  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Customizable Interfaces: Create adjustable user interfaces to enhance player experience.

๐ŸŒ What You Will Learn:

  • Basic Sprite Kit Concepts: Get a solid foundation in the core concepts of Sprite Kit and Xcode 5, tailored for RPG development.
  • Game Physics: Dive into the physics engine to understand how to implement collisions, forces, and motion in your game.
  • Character Interactivity: Program your hero to interact with other characters and the environment, including following behaviors.
  • Property List Management: Learn how to use .plist files to control character properties without touching a line of code again!
  • Game Mechanics: Explore advanced features like health meters, leveling up, and restarting levels to enhance game depth.

๐Ÿ“š Course Structure:

  1. Introduction to Sprite Kit & Xcode 5

    • Setting up your development environment
    • Understanding the Sprite Kit framework
  2. Designing Your Top-Down View RPG

    • Creating the game scene
    • Implementing a basic physics system
  3. Animating Your Hero

    • Adding front, side, and back animations
    • Using property lists to control animations
  4. Character Interactions & Collisions

    • Programming character interactions
    • Handling collisions and responses
  5. Character Actions & Effects

    • Implementing attacks and special abilities
    • Creating particle effects for magical powers or attacks
  6. Health Management & Leveling Up

    • Designing a health meter system
    • Adding level progression and restart functionality
  7. Final Project: Building Your RPG Level

    • Combining all the skills you've learned to create a fully functional RPG level with your physics-based hero.

๐ŸŽ“ Who Is This Course For?

  • Aspiring game developers eager to learn Sprite Kit and Xcode 5
  • Developers looking to add RPG elements to their games
  • Anyone interested in creating physics-based characters and interactive game worlds

Join us now, and transform your coding skills into a fully-fledged, dynamic role playing game with Sprite Kit & Property Lists! ๐Ÿš€๐ŸŽฎ

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