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This book shows teens how to develop virtual 3D worlds using the simple, visual programming language, Alice. Virtual worlds can take the form of animated stories, movies, and games. Readers will learn step-by-step how to create virtual worlds, including developing their story, setting up their world, adding and animating characters, and sharing their world with others. They'll even discover how to add strategy to their worlds so they can be used as interactive stories or games. Written in clear language using projects to teach new skills, the book is easy to follow at the reader's individual pace. The newest version of the Alice software is included on the accompanying CD-Rom.
List of contents
Chapter 1: Introduction to Virtual Worlds; Chapter 2; Its Your World: Storytelling and Design; Chapter 3: Introduction to Alice; Chapter 4: Opening Scene: Setting Up Your World; Chapter 5: The Main Character: Navigating Your World; Chapter 6: The Supporting Characters: Animating Other Characters; Chapter 7: Collision Detection; Chapter 8: Managing Scenes and Scene Transitions; Chapter 9: Silence is Golden But Adding Sound Is Fun!; Chapter 10: Keeping Score: Winners and Losers; Chapter 11: Creating Title Screens and Credits; Chapter 12: Making Characters Chase or Run Away
