Game Development Reference
In-Depth Information
using
Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Audio;
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using
Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Content;
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using
Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Graphics;
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using
Microsoft.Xna.Framework.Media;
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public class
AssetManager
{
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protected
ContentManager contentManager;
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public
AssetManager(ContentManager Content)
{
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this
.contentManager = Content;
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}
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public
Texture2D GetSprite(
string
assetName)
{
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if
(assetName == "")
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return null
;
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return
contentManager.Load<Texture2D>(assetName);
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}
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public
ContentManager Content
{
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get
{
return
contentManager; }
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}
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}
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Listing 15.1
A basic class for managing assets
The setting of the game deals with the story, the characters, and the virtual
world in which the game takes place. A good story can be a strong motivator
for the players and discovering the story while playing can be a very satisfying
task. Characters need to evoke empathy from the player to give meaning to
the tasks that must be performed. And the game world enhances these aspects
and adapts the game to certain demographics.
Level design is sometimes done by special level designers but in smaller
teams it is often the responsibility of the game designer. Careful level design
leads to a good learning curve. It keeps the player challenged and motivated.
And it should result in pleasant surprises.
Many topics have been written about game design and you are strongly en-
couraged to read some of them. Furthermore, you can find lots of information
on all aspects of game development on sites like
http://www.gamasutra.com/
.
