Scripting Farming Simulator with Lua

Unlocking the Virtual Fields


Scripting Farming Simulator with Lua
Scripting Farming Simulator with Lua
CC BY

Book Details

Authors Zander Brumbaugh, Manuel Leithner
Publisher Apress
Published 2023
Edition 1st
Paperback 336 pages
Language English
ISBN-13 9798868800597, 9798868800603
ISBN-10 8868800594, 8868800608
License Creative Commons Attribution

Book Description

Create 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.

You'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.

The 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, Scripting Farming Simulator with Luais the ultimate guide to mastering Lua scripting.

- Understand the fundamentals of programming in LUA
- Implement a basic "Hello-World" mod
- Add a new graphical user interface to your mod
- Use hook scripts to extend base game features
- Publish your mod on the official Farming Simulator ModHub


This book is available under a Creative Commons Attribution license (CC BY), which means that you are free to copy, distribute, and modify it, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author.

If you enjoyed the book and would like to support the author, you can purchase a printed copy (hardcover or paperback) from official retailers.

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