Calling Web Services from Unity – Knoxville Game Design, June 2019

Links & Notes

This month, the discussion will cover working with web service calls in Unity using RestSharp. First, we’ll look briefly at prototyping services in Node.js (though the Unity examples will work with any platform that supports JSON). Then, we’ll look at how to call the service in Unity, including how to show a “working” indicator and handle errors.

Code Examples – https://bitbucket.org/dylanwolf/unitywebservicedemo/src/default/

Hosts

Dylan Wolfhttps://www.dylanwolf.com@DylanWolfhttps://dylanwolf.itch.io
Levi D. Smithhttps://levidsmith.com@GaTechGradhttps://gatechgrad.itch.io
Jacobhttps://gamejolt.com/@Big_Ol_Tom/games
William
Blake

Show Notes

June 2019 Online Meeting Announcement

Links & Notes

Knoxville Game Design invites you to attend the online meeting and podcast recording for Sunday June 9, 2019 at 2pm Eastern Time.

The topic is Calling Web Services from Unity led by Dylan Wolf.

This month, the discussion will cover working with web service calls in Unity using RestSharp. First, we’ll look briefly at prototyping services in Node.js (though the Unity examples will work with any platform that supports JSON). Then, we’ll look at how to call the service in Unity, including how to show a “working” indicator and handle errors.

Any questions on the topic or game development in general are welcome.  We will also have time for “show and tell” for anyone who wants to share any game projects that they have been developing.

Join us using Google Hangouts at the following URL:  https://hangouts.google.com/call/ni63jloemrd7xdto37z5mayk4uu

Video for last month’s meeting – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ipj_vKlbu8

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Follow Knoxville Game Design on social media for the latest updates:  https://twitter.com/KnoxGameDesign

Please direct any questions to levidsmith@knoxgamedesign.org

Ludum Dare 44 Kickoff at Panera Bread

Links & Notes

This is just a reminder that the Knoxville Game Design kickoff meeting for Ludum Dare 44 is Friday April 26, 2019 at Panera Bread on North Peters Rd.  We will be there starting around 7:00pm, but feel free to join us at any time.  The theme announcement is at 9:00pm, and we will end after discussing the theme.  Participation in the game jam is not necessary to attend our kickoff, if you just want to come out and meet us and talk about game design.

The following Ludum Dare is currently scheduled for October 2019, so we probably won’t have another in-person meeting for about six months.  We will continue to have the online hangouts every second Sunday of the month at 2pm Eastern Time.  The topic for the May 2019 meeting will be showing off our Ludum Dare 44 games (and any other recently developed games).

For more information on Ludum Dare, see http://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/44/$139255/welcome-to-ludum-dare-44

April 2019 Online Meeting Announcement

Links & Notes

Knoxville Game Design invites you to attend the online meeting and podcast recording for Sunday April 14, 2019 at 2pm Eastern Time.

This month will be a discussion on music for game developers.  Learn the math and science behind music theory.  We will cover tools that can be used for music composition, and how to apply the music resources in game engines.

Ludum Dare is April 26-29, which means we will have a kickoff at Panera Bread on North Peters Road at 7pm on Friday April 26, 2019.  Ludum Dare is a worldwide game jam, where the objective is to create a game from scratch in 48 hours.  Participation in the Ludum Dare game jam is not required to join our kickoff meeting.   You can sign up on the event page and let us know if you are coming – https://www.facebook.com/groups/251913638211178

Any questions on the topic or game development in general are welcome.  We will also have time for “show and tell” for anyone who wants to share any game projects that they have been developing.

Join us using Google Hangouts at the following URL:  https://hangouts.google.com/call/ni63jloemrd7xdto37z5mayk4uu

Video for last month’s meeting – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z13AOvfRSNg

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Follow Knoxville Game Design on social media for the latest updates:  https://twitter.com/KnoxGameDesign

Please direct any questions to levidsmith@knoxgamedesign.org

March 2019 Online Meeting Announcement

Links & Notes

Knoxville Game Design invites you to attend the online meeting and podcast recording for Sunday March 10, 2019 at 2pm Eastern Time.  Remember that time jumps forward one hour on Sunday!

This month Levi D. Smith will cover math for game developers.  He will explain how algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and calculus apply to game development with examples.

Any questions on the topic or game development in general are welcome.  We will also have time for “show and tell” for anyone who wants to share any game projects that they have been developing.

Join us using Google Hangouts at the following URL:  https://hangouts.google.com/call/ni63jloemrd7xdto37z5mayk4uu

Video for last month’s meeting – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcdA_uz_GEQ

Subscribe to the audio podcast

Follow Knoxville Game Design on social media for the latest updates:  https://twitter.com/KnoxGameDesign

Please direct any questions to levidsmith@knoxgamedesign.org

January 2019 Online Meeting Announcement

Links & Notes

Knoxville Game Design invites you to attend the online meeting and podcast recording for Sunday January 13, 2019 at 2pm Eastern Time.

This month Dylan will be doing a Unity demo, which should be beneficial for those new to Unity and want to know more about the Unity game engine.

Any questions on Unity or game development in general are welcome.  We will also have time for “show and tell” for anyone who wants to share any game projects that they have been developing.

Join us using Google Hangouts at the following URL:  https://hangouts.google.com/call/ni63jloemrd7xdto37z5mayk4uu

Video for last month’s show – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUM-dGgUL14

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Follow Knoxville Game Design on social media for the latest updates:  https://twitter.com/KnoxGameDesign

Please direct any questions to levidsmith@knoxgamedesign.org

Ludum Dare 43 Entries and December 2018 Online Meeting Announcement

Game Competition Entries, Links & Notes

Knoxville Game Design invites you to attend the online meeting and show recording for Sunday December 9, 2018 at 2pm Eastern Time.

This month we will  show off and discuss the games created by Knoxville developers for Ludum Dare 43.  Knoxville had three great entries!  Let us know if we missed yours and we will add it to the list.

Omnomelettes by Dylan

Welcome to Omnomelettes, the egg-operated cook-to-order omelette restaurant. Our staff give their all to ensure you have a quality breakfast.

The Trenches by Jacob

You are a German Soldier trapped in the eastern front, however all gun fire and artillery fire has ceased. The Trenches have grown immensely quiet.

Your goal is to collect two halves a car key to escape the Trench. W to move forwards A to turn left D to turn right S to move backwards SPACE to attack, uses sanity. Run low on sanity, and you lose your grip on reality. Don’t let the madness catch you. (your max sanity will be drained by 25% when a key piece is collected)

Stratospheric Aerosol Injection by Levi

Reduce the population using the aerosol spray from your plane. Tank refill pickups appear periodically. Avoid the projectiles shot by the radar towers.

 

Also, Drew has been working on Shump It Up (working title)

Gameplay Videos

 

Any questions on the topic or game development in general are welcome.  We will also have time for “show and tell” for anyone who wants to share any game projects that they have been developing.

Join us using Google Hangouts at the following URL:  https://hangouts.google.com/call/ni63jloemrd7xdto37z5mayk4uu

Video for last month’s meeting – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI1o-yEmc4M

Subscribe to the audio podcast

Follow Knoxville Game Design on social media for the latest updates:  https://twitter.com/KnoxGameDesign

Please direct any questions to levidsmith@knoxgamedesign.org

Ludum Dare 43 Kickoff at Panera Bread

Links & Notes

Come join members of Knoxville Game Design for the Ludum Dare 43 kickoff meeting at Panera Bread (205 North Peters Road Knoxville, Tennessee) on Friday November 30, 2018!

This kickoff will start at 7pm Eastern Time, and the theme announcement will be at 9pm.  Feel free to show up at anytime before 9pm.  Many members will be creating a game over the weekend in 48 hours for the Ludum Dare competition, but everyone is welcome to attend.

We will discuss our thoughts on the prospective themes and other game development topics.  We will show off the games that we create for Ludum Dare 43 on the next online group meeting scheduled for Sunday December 9, 2018.

Meeting location information – https://locations.panerabread.com/tn/knoxville/205-north-peters-road.html

More information on Ludum Dare 43, in including rules and other resources – https://ldjam.com/events/ludum-dare/43

Google Calendar link

Please contact levidsmith@knoxgamedesign.org with any questions.

November 2018 Online Meeting Announcement

Links & Notes

Knoxville Game Design invites you to attend the online meeting and show recording for Sunday November 11, 2018 at 2pm Eastern Time.

This month’s topic is GameMaker Tips.  This will be an open discussion on everything GameMaker related.  We will also show off the two games made in Knoxville for GM48.

Any questions on the topic or game development in general are welcome.  We will also have time for “show and tell” for anyone who wants to share any game projects that they have been developing.

Join us using Google Hangouts at the following URL:  https://hangouts.google.com/call/ni63jloemrd7xdto37z5mayk4uu

Video for last month’s show – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HI3otBjmxrM

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Follow Knoxville Game Design on social media for the latest updates:  https://twitter.com/KnoxGameDesign

Please direct any questions to levidsmith@knoxgamedesign.org

October 2018 – Online Meeting Announcement

Links & Notes

Knoxville Game Design invites you to attend the online meeting and show recording for Sunday October 14, 2018 at 2pm Eastern Time.

This month’s topic is Artificial Intelligence (AI).  Levi D. Smith will cover various topics in the AI field such as identifying and evaluating alternatives, data structures and algorithms for decision making, computation time, conditioning, and expert systems.  These topics will be presented with a focus on how they can be applied to game design.

Any questions on the topic or game development in general are welcome.  We will also have time for “show and tell” for anyone who wants to share any game projects that they have been developing.

Join us using Google Hangouts at the following URL:  https://hangouts.google.com/call/ni63jloemrd7xdto37z5mayk4uu

Video for last month’s show – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yrsPcdXtHqw

Subscribe to the audio podcast

Follow Knoxville Game Design on social media for the latest updates:  https://twitter.com/KnoxGameDesign

Please direct any questions to levidsmith@knoxgamedesign.org