Remco
With regard to programming, you should have very detailed knowledge about
the language you choose (usually C or C++ these days). I would suggest
(unless you are very experienced) having another look through a C++ textbook
and making sure you are comfortable with all the concepts.
Another area you'll need is 3d geometry, matrix rotations / vectors etc.
This is an area I am just starting to get to grips with, I find it fairly
confusing, but I think it will become second nature before long.
Graphics API - you will need to put alot of time into learning a graphics
API, either Direct 3d or OpenGL. There are Software Development kits for
both (SDKs).
Physics of racing sims have been discussed quite a bit on this newsgroup.
If you search on Google groups for "Car Physics" you should find quite a few
interesting threads.
I would advise you to get a Car Physics book, either Giancarlo Genta's Car
Physics book or Doug Milliken's Race Car Physics book - both if you can
afford them. You'll find them in amazon. Also Brian Beckman's Physics of
Racing series is great! http://www.esbconsult.com.au/ogden/locost/phors.htm
have a look
A 3d graphics theory book would be helpful too.
I hope this helps a little, if you need any more info just ask
All the best,
Ash **MC** Connell
http://www.siroccoracing.com
PS : Hi Mr. Moyt ;)
This group rocks.
Charlie
http://www.esbconsult.com.au/ogden/locost/phors.htm
Hi David
I am going karting today :). No pressure on me - comments like "you race
all the time" etc ;)
For Direct3d
http://msdn.microsoft.com/directx
http://www.drunkenhyena.com
For OpenGL
http://www.opengl.org
http://nehe.gamedev.net/
General Game Dev
http://www.flipcode.com
http://www.gamedev.net
http://www.gamasutra.com
Physics
www.esbconsult.com.au/ogden/locost/phors.htm
http://www.d6.com/users/checker/ - chris heckers stuff
http://www.racer.nl - Ruud has loads of stuff on his site too
Make sure you download the Directx sdk, there is ALOT of documentation in
there, which is very useful.
All the best,
Ash
http://www.siroccoracing.com
Remco Moyt
Hehe No Probs Remmerrroo :). I *am* just Ash really :)
Ash
http://www.siroccoracing.com
Chhhhammmppppiooooonnnnni!
Hurah!
Ash!
Thanks a lot. I will get reading
