Should I buy this book on game preproduction?

AndroidBebop

Hello everybody, Could you tell me your opinion on this game design book please and if I should buy it or not?

I don't want to part with the money if it is complete crap.

http://www.worldofleveldesign.com/store.php

I am interested in the preproduction blue print book.

also Is there any good books or websites on the cry engine you would recommend?

Bruno Afonseca

I bought it, it's good for starters. If you already have some environment experience, might be a bit redundant though. If you don't, then it might me quite useful, since it breaks down the whole process in clear steps. Doing a whole environment by yourself can be quite overwhelming at first and this would help for sure!
It also touches on many points that we might overlook while going through planning.

AndroidBebop

fonfa wrote: »

I bought it, it's good for starters. If you already have some environment experience, might be a bit redundant though. If you don't, then it might me quite useful, since it breaks down the whole process in clear steps. Doing a whole environment by yourself can be quite overwhelming at first and this would help for sure!
It also touches on many points that we might overlook while going through planning.

Thanks, is there any other books you would recommend?

PixelMasher

this one is pretty decent for a complete overview of cryengine.
http://www.packtpub.com/cryengine-3-cookbook/book

mats effect

Yeah its a good book for starting out or if you struggle with planning. Alex is a great guy so yeah I recomend it.