The Unofficial GameSalad Textbook - App updated to 1.1

Photics

The update to The Unofficial GameSalad Textbook is now available. This update includes new information related to the GameSalad 0.9.1 update and it also includes an Index, making it easier to search the textbook.

SlickZero

This is only available as an app now, correct? No longer in .pdf?

Photics

SlickZero said:
This is only available as an app now, correct? No longer in .pdf?

That's correct. The PDF and ePub were discontinued. Those that were on the Photics.com marketing list received an email about receiving a promo code for the textbook. All of those waiting for a promo code should have received it by now.

Basically, I'm winding down the e-commerce part of this project. The iTunes store makes it much easier to sell and update the book.

design219

What? I bought the book when it came out, but haven't kept up. So it's now an app? No way to get updates to the pdf? I didn't hear anything about promo codes.

Photics

design219 said:
What? I bought the book when it came out, but haven't kept up. So it's now an app? No way to get updates to the pdf? I didn't hear anything about promo codes.

That's probably because you selected "No" to marketing updates from Photics. It's not always spam. I try to keep my mailing lists clean and useful.

GamersRejoice

I bought your epub version but didn't get an email. Could you PM me a promo code please?

design219

Photics said:
That's probably because you selected "No" to marketing updates from Photics. It's not always spam. I try to keep my mailing lists clean and useful.

So, is it possible to still get a code?

mynameisace

Yeah, me too. I originally bought the PDF then when the last update came out you sent me the ePub version but I've not register a promo code. Can you PM me it please?

Thanks,
Ace

Photics

I might be able to get promo codes for you three. Reply to the email you received when you ordered the pdf/epub.

design219

Doh! I did get a code and I had downloaded back in December. I haven't looked at the app so I had forgotten. lol

Thanks, I like this format Photics.

QuinnZoneStudios

Oh "index", how I've missed you, lol!
I'll try to download my update shortly.
Thanks as always!!!

Photics

design219 said:
Thanks, I like this format Photics.

Cool, I'm glad that you're happy now.

See, mailing lists are not all bad!

MikeQuinn said:
Oh "index", how I've missed you, lol!

I like the look of the new Index feature. I was trying to think of something that looked cool, was functional and worked in a Universal Binary. I think the solution is very professional.

The feedback has been great. I haven't seen any reviews posted yet though. I think things would be easier if developers could see all the reviews at once, instead of having to select each country.

Sylon

I also ordered the textbook from you off Photics. I had received an email that allowed me to d/l the ebook but I never received anything for an app. Are you still updating the book?

Photics

Sylon said:
I also ordered the textbook from you off Photics. I had received an email that allowed me to d/l the ebook but I never received anything for an app. Are you still updating the book?

The PDF and the ePub have been discontinued. If you want a promo code, you should have my email address to contact me. You still might be able to get a promo code.

I saw two reviews from the UK, very nice!

kenljames

Photics could you send me an email?
I would like to get in touch with you about some questions i have about your book
kenljames92@yahoo.com

Photics

You might want to remove your email address from your post. Spammers might harvest it!

I have a forum for questions about the book...
http://photics.com/forums

...and a contact form...
http://photics.com/about/contact

...and the chat box returned...
http://photics.com

...and I've been known to answer questions about the textbook over here too.

Cabaco

I myself have also bought the PDF version a couple of years ago, but then changed e-mails... can you PM me one promo Photics because it seems that I didnt get an email in my past email account I have been searching...

Photics

Those that were on the Photics.com mailing list were contacted about promo codes. If you didn't receive an email, you probably unchecked the box to join the list.

I'm holding on to the remaining promo codes for reviewers. I don't know when the next update is going to be, so I'm keeping promo codes in reserve.

patrick6987

I WAS AN EARLY BUYER AS WELL AND SADLY NO CONTACT INFO REGARDS PROMO CODES, how different is it to the later updated version, from the first version pdf
and would it not be possible to have an update on photics.com of the new material just for the people that bought the original pdf version or the book then at least they wouldn't feel that they lost out,
although i no it was not two years ago

Photics

patrick6987 said:
at least they wouldn't feel that they lost out,

I don't think they should feel that way. The PDF version is rare! It's not for sale anymore. A free upgrade to the ePub version was also made available. That version is not for sale anymore either. The PDF/ePub versions were also cheaper.

The app version does contain the latest information, it also has color images, but it's not a huge difference from the ePub version. Not much has changed with GameSalad since last August.

ozboybrian

I downloaded it last night.. Not sure if it's really for me. It's a handy reference I guess, but $30?

What is in there that you think could benefit me after learning a lot of the basics?

Photics

ozboybrian said:
What is in there that you think could benefit me after learning a lot of the basics?

I don't know what your goals are. The book was written as a guide from start to finish. If you've only read the first few chapters, that's basically the introduction.

I wrote the book and I still use it. HA HA. Two days ago I used it for adding artificial intelligence to my enemies. Today I used the math section for remembering the differences between COS and SIN. The charts in the math section are great.

The optimization tricks are great. It took me months to get to the level I'm at now. You could figure it out on your own, but I think it's quicker and easier to read the book. There's a lot of information at avoiding pitfalls.

It's not just a reference, it often explains how to apply the information. Reading the book might help with developing your game ideas.

Riffel

Congrats for the book app Photics!
Can you send me a promocode?
I buyed your book ( the real thing) :-)

Photics

Did you get the book before or after Tigerfish?

I'm holding on to the remaining promo codes. This is an old thread.

Riffel

Dont remember! :-) I can wait Next up-date ( with gamecenter lessons)

Photics

Sylon said:
I also ordered the textbook from you off Photics. I had received an email that allowed me to d/l the ebook but I never received anything for an app. Are you still updating the book?

Hi Sylon, I sent you a promo code.

I'm in a good mood today. I also had 4 more promo codes than I thought.

Riffel said:
Dont remember! :-) I can wait Next up-date ( with gamecenter lessons)

I'm looking forward to adding Game Center to my games and the book. It's exciting. I don't know how long that's going to be, so I'm holding on to the promo codes. I hate giving these things out. There's only one review listed for the United States page.

http://itunes.apple.com/app/us/an-unofficial-gamesalad-textbook/id409726843

I know I gave out a lot of codes in the United States.

I'm happy with how the textbook turned out. I'm not going to add one of those annoying "rate me" alert messages. I'm too busy with BOT to worry about it. Most of those that have the book really seem to like the book.

...and there were two great reviews from the UK!

QuinnZoneStudios

Hey Photics,
I noticed I'm unable to leave you a nice review on iTunes as I purchased it directly from you way back, not the iTunes store.
Therefore it thinks I don't own it and won't let me review.
Sorry about that.
Thanks for the updates though

Photics

Hi Mike,

I sent you an email.

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CabacoAppNews, I don't use the Private Messaging system for promo codes. Well, not if I don't know the country where you live. I'm supposed to send Apple's conditions for promo codes along with the code. So, since I can't upload the whole PDF, I don't normally use the private messaging system for sending codes.

Valan

Hi Photics,
I bought the iBook version.
Never got the email about promos.

erm... any left?

Cheers
Valan

guilleface

hi , i want to buy this book but i want to be able to print it, i prefer a paper book than reading in the ipod, does someone know if i get a printable version?

Photics

guilleface said:
hi , i want to buy this book but i want to be able to print it, i prefer a paper book than reading in the ipod, does someone know if i get a printable version?

Right now, there's only the App version.

I'm considering the return of the printed version when GameSalad 1.0 is released. I don't know when that will be though.