here, this one: Mathematics and Physics for programmers.

amazon.com/gp/product/15845033…s=books&v=glance&n=283155

I took a quick look at it in a local library and seems very good. It has some nice reviews too.
The author does a catch up in the first 3 chapters like algebra and trig., and then goes to the stuff that many 3d math books start with (vectores and matrices).

I want to check out the one Mercyful posted.

I have the one below and it is solid. Very detailed with good code examples when needed.

Mathematics for 3D Game Programmers and Computer Graphics

This one starts out with a trig/vector/matrix primer as well.

Hi,

If the "3D Math Primer for Graphics and Game Development" or "Mathematics for 3D Game Programming and Computer Graphics," is for amatures like myself, I just might pick me up a copy. I too have been living with a crutch when it comes to wirtting little graphics demos. I think its about time I do something about it too.

I think some math books should come with a warning label; "Warning this book may cause: Involuntary loss of bodily functions, including but not limited to drooling, left parietal epilepsy, sweeting, rapid eye movement, involuntary loud explicatives, bodily spasmodic contortions, vomiting, sever itching, dizziness, irritable bowel syndrome, compulsive behaviors, violate physical outbursts including third metacarpal digit extension, blotting, involuntary trembling, foot rash, numb lips and low sperm count. If you should experience any of these symptoms, consult your family physician."

S.

Originally posted by Sabrina
...and low sperm count.
S.

So they could be used as a contraceptive. :]

D

This might help...here's a list of math books and reviews from Gamedev.net:

gamedev.net/columns/books/books.asp?CategoryID=13

I actually ended up picking up "Mathematics for Game Developers" a while ago but found it's most helpful with at least a basic understanding of algebra, etc. I'm by no means strong in it but there are some issues with the book (such as his notation of the dot product and cross product being identical 8o) but overall doesn't seem too bad.

gamedev.net/columns/books/book…oductid=405&CategoryID=13

I also picked up the physics one from the same publisher (actually I think I have all but one book in the series). So far I have not been disappointed. I'd recommend checking the reviews of the books at the link to gamedev and see if that helps :).

Originally posted by DragonCode

Originally posted by Sabrina
...and low sperm count.
S.

So they could be used as a contraceptive. :]

D

I thought game programming as a profession was a contraceptive.

hehe. Its nice to see someone caught that joke. I was starting to wounder if people here have a sence of humor.

The weirdest math function I ever saw was a function that would determine if Friday the 13th fell in a year and which month it fell in. You gotta think for a moment WHY that would be so important. Gotta admire those math guys!


S.

There is no sense of humor allowed on these forums. We are a draconian society... not like those crazy SomethingAwful goons.

Hehehe. That was funny.


Oh.
Sorry.
I forgot the rule.

I don't think there's any kind of programming or any sort of job that doesn't require humor.

What I really had to reply to was the E.T. game bashing. It did suck, I agree but my mother recently found the ol' family atari set in the basement so we set it up this passed Easter for some good old time family fun. We play each cartridge for at least a few minutes and i can now say the worse game every released for that system was the Chuckwagon game. This stinker was based on the TV ad that showed a puppy chasing the dog food company chuckwagon through the kitchen.

I got the game for a birthday gift from an aunt. I think the company gave the game with 3 proofs of purchase on the 12 ton bag of food

So lay off the guy that did E.T he had no time to do it in