Strategy Game Programming with DirectX 9.0 covers  everything necessary for you to create a strategy game using C++ and  DirectX 9.0. The book outlines the game development process and  explains game mechanics, resource management, interface design, sound  implementation, and more. Advanced topics include path-finding,  particle system rendering, and network implementation.    * Learn about project management tools that can help facilitate the development process.    * Understand the basic concepts of using tiles to handle terrain.    * Find out how to implement high-quality sound using the DirectSound and DirectMusic interfaces.    * Build your own map editor and learn how to generate random maps.    * Learn how to use key frames and animation sets to animate 3D objects.    * Discover how the A* algorithm finds the best path across your map.    * Create special effects such as explosions and smoke trails using particle systems.   * The example code discussed in the book can be downloaded Wordware Web site.

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