Game Programming with Silverlight.

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re: Game Programming with Silverlight.

jacle169 — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 02:24:31 GMT

HI,mike!

Can I find the a star algorithm use in silverlihgt 3?

re: Game Programming with Silverlight.

mike.snow — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:35:05 GMT

You can find it at code.msdn.microsoft.com/silverlight.

Thanks!

re: Game Programming with Silverlight.

jayres — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 14:45:58 GMT

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Game Programming with Silverlight.

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re: Game Programming with Silverlight.

pooran — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:28:51 GMT

We look forward to some cool behaviors that we can drag drop on to objects we create :)

Btw, love your silverlight tips :)

re: Game Programming with Silverlight.

mike.snow — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:00:48 GMT

Map Editor has been finally uploaded.

I changed the following:

1. Removed the dependency on ComponentArt controls.

2. Fixed bugs due to changes in SL3 RTM

3. Removed dependency on SQL server backend DB. Rather, I have a MDF file that I read from so you will need SQL Express 2008 installed.

I am actively working on this project going forward now that I am healthy again. Please send me feedback, feature requests, etc to msnow @ microsoft.com

re: Game Programming with Silverlight.

mike.snow — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 13:40:28 GMT

Jsrader - Does being hospitalized and going through surgery count as a good excuse? :)

Well, either way I do sincerely apologize for the delay and any inconvenience. I am back to work today and am making updating the code to SL 3 RTM my top prioroty. Please give me a day or two to finish it and upload it.

Thank you.

re: Game Programming with Silverlight.

jsrader — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 18:10:19 GMT

mike.snow said:

Also, I'd very much appreciate any positive feedback posted on amazon.com :)

Mike,

I would not mind giving some positive feedback but you need to fulfill your promises to your readers and provide the source code. Right now almost 1 month after buying the book I feel like I was ripped off, as you have not delivered the promised source code. The game editor does not work and the client and server have not even been posted. Why do you want praise you don't deserve? MAKE IT RIGHT!!!

re: Game Programming with Silverlight.

Qbus — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 05:18:36 GMT

From Amazon.co.uk:

"We regret to inform you that the following items have been delayed as we are still awaiting stock from our suppliers :

Michael Snow "Game Programming with Silverlight"

Estimated arrival date: August 05 2009 - August 13 2009"

Damm, were hoping to have it so I could read it in my vacation. :)

re: Game Programming with Silverlight.

mike.snow — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 01:40:54 GMT

Thanks for the feedback everyone!

As I am a first itme offer this is a learning experience so I'm not suprised if there are some typos, etc. Feel free to shoot me an email though if want to report any of it so i can fix it up. msnow@microsoft.com.

For my Sl4 book I already feel confident it's going to be way better or more in depth.

Some things did change betweeen SL 3 beta and RTM. Mostly I wrote it during the beta period and was not able to get everything updated before it went to the press.

Also, I'd very much appreciate any positive feedback posted on amazon.com :)

Thanks again.

--Mike

re: Game Programming with Silverlight.

mobab — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:59:14 GMT

I just received my book today, and I'm reading through it right now. There are some mistakes already, mostly nitpicky stuff (typos, clarity, etc), however, there is one that stands out.

I'm using SL3 with VS10. On page 65, calling BallSB.Start() does not work. BallSB.Begin() works for me.

The book is great so far =D

re: Game Programming with Silverlight.

jt715 — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 21:23:20 GMT

Mike, that sounds awesome! I just got my copy from Amazon yesterday, and already into it. Totally loving it!

re: Game Programming with Silverlight.

mike.snow — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:57:35 GMT

Thanks and yes, if there are any mistakes I will clarify them. Let me know if you find any yourself.

For what's next, I will be working on a lower-level book that walks people through making multiple games using Silverlight 4.

re: Game Programming with Silverlight.

KevinCoggins — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:27:59 GMT

Congrats on the book! I just ordered a copy - can't wait to check it out.