{"product_id":"9798868800597","title":"Scripting Farming Simulator with Lua: Unlocking the Virtual Fields","description":"\u003ch1\u003eScripting Farming Simulator with Lua: Unlocking the Virtual Fields\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003ch2\u003eBrumbaugh, Zander; Leithner, Manuel\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreate mods using the popular game Farming Simulator with Lua, a versatile scripting language that can run on various platforms and applications. This open access book is best suited for programmers who want to learn how to use Lua to write scripts that can enhance and extend the gameplay experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll start by reviewing the basics of programming in Lua and then move on to advanced topics, such as object-oriented programming, vehicle and placeable specializations, network synchronization, and creating custom user interfaces. With step-by-step instructions and detailed explanations, you'll see how to create scripts that modify game mechanics and add new features to the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe practical examples and projects are ideal for providing hands-on experience with Lua scripting. Whether you are a creator looking to take your skills to the next level or a game developer interested in learning a new programming language, \u003ci\u003eScripting Farming Simulator with Lua\u003c\/i\u003eis the ultimate guide to mastering Lua scripting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the fundamentals of programming in LUA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImplement a basic “Hello-World” mod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd a new graphical user interface to your mod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse hook scripts to extend base game features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublish your mod on the official Farming Simulator ModHub \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Book Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreators who want to add new features to Farming Simulator; game developers who want to learn a new programming language for modding purposes, and anyone who wants to expand their knowledge of programming and scripting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublished by: Apress\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePublication Date: 2023-12-30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFormat: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eISBN-13: 9798868800597\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDOI: 10.1007\/979-8-8688-0060-3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDimensions: 235cm x155cm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePages: 336\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44365145374860,"sku":"9798868800597","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9798868800597.jpg?v=1776886256","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9798868800597","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}