TGEA

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	Welcome To TGEA!

Welcome to the Torque Game Engine Advanced hub of the Torque Developer Network! Here you'll find anything and everything regarding TGEA.

Note: TGEA and TSE are synonymous meanings for the same product!

Choose one of the links below for more information.

Learn about TGEA's new lighting system:
TGEA Lighting System (new in MS4!)

		Information		Quick Help
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	TGEA for Artists


		Welcome to the Torque Game Engine Advanced art hub. If you're looking for how to wrap your head around the TGEA material system or create beautiful environments with TGEA water and Atlas, look no further.

Getting Started

Tutorials for complete beginners. Read through these to have the major principles as well as the subtle details of a topic explained in simple language.

DTS - Detailed 3d shapes such as characters, vehicles, and weapons

DIF - Buildings and other architectural objects

GUI - Any and all interfaces in your game

World Building - Atlas terrain, waterblocks, skyboxes, the mission editor, and more.

Materials - How to make things sparkle, glow, and more; the ins and outs of TGEA's powerful material system.

Essential Art Articles

Here are some especially useful articles that all TGEA artists should check out.

DTS

DIF

GUI

Advanced Lessons

DTS Article

Greater Than 256 Surfaces on an Interior Hull

DIF Lighting

DIF Article

GUI Article

World Building

TSE Materials

Atlas Terrain Overview

TGEA Water Overview

World Building Article

Materials Overview

Shaders

Cubemaps

Material Article

FAQs

DTS FAQ

DIF FAQ

GUI FAQ

World Building FAQ

Materials FAQ


	TGEA for Scripters


		Welcome to the TGEA script hub. All things TGEA script on TDN can be accessed from this point. Are you new to scripting but eager to learn? If so, check out the Getting Started links directly below to get brought up to speed. Under Essential Articles you'll find some especially useful contributions that stand out as shining examples of a TDN submission. Or, if you're hunting out an solution to a problem, check out the FAQS; chances are good that someone else has had the exact same problem.

Getting Started

TorqueScript Overview

TorqueScript Command Reference

Dump of Player methods and variables in PDF format, including any source comments

Ways to access the world builder - use this if you're looking for a place to get started!

Essential TorqueScript Articles

These are articles that are especially well written and deserving of more than filler copy.

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TorqueScript Topic

FAQs

TorqueScript 1 FAQ

TorqueScript 2 FAQ

TorqueScript 3 FAQ

TorqueScript 4 FAQ


	TGEA for Coders


		Welcome to the TGEA code hub. All things TGEA code on TDN can be accessed from this point. Are you new to Torque and want some background information on what makes it tick? If so, check out the Getting Started links directly below to get brought up to speed. Under Essential Articles you'll find some especially useful contributions that stand out as shining examples of a TDN submission. Or, if you're hunting out an solution to a problem, check out the FAQS; chances are good that someone else has had the exact same problem.

Getting Started

Tutorials for complete beginners. Read through these to have the major principles as well as the subtle details of a topic explained in simple language.

Coding With Torque - A general guide to working with Torque. This explains how to get the most out of Torque. How to answer your own questions. This guide will save you pain. Read it.

Shaders - Want to learn how to write your own shaders? Look no further.