Thread by @delaneykingrox

I got a DM asking if Violent Triangles is suitable for "n00bs".

Absolutely. The book breaks down how game art works at the fundamental level using diagrams rather than huge blocks of text. It then goes through practical techniques and tricks, again using diagrams.

Artists think visually, so what better way to communicate how game engines work?

And once you understand the fundamentals, we get into tricks like what is the cheapest way to do low poly elbows, how to bake normal maps perfectly, understanding modular assets and so on.

These are the rough images, just picture this with more polish.

So rather than pre-orders I am creating the book and giving early access to the tutorials and diagrams on my patreon (deets when I update it) as I turn my scrappy note folder into glossy pictures.

Soooo many simple diagrams and visual demonstrations, so I really want a community to get early access and ensure everyone really gets the images. Feedback and support is key here.

Aaaanyway, stay tuned for the launch.

I guarantee even professional artists will be like "what the fuck, I didn't know about that trick" on a few things.

I got around when I was game dev consultant for Autodesk. I have seeeeen things. :D

Once I get far enough through to really show off what the book has to offer, I probably will set up preorders in order to do physical copies. I am sure folks appreciate big assed books on artist desks- just to prop up monitors or look impressive ;)

I have been making game assets since real time 3d started, and my work appears in games like the characters and creatures of Unreal Tournament 2004 among maaaaany others. I am old and wise and mouthy and gay.