Easy game development?

[oltman]

Hey guys!

I have been keeping an eye on game development and how relatively easy it is to put something together with today's tools. I have no illusions of making the next Skyrim or GTA, but always thought it would be cool to make my own little platformer (ala Elevator Action) or top down shooter (ala 1942).

I also know there are many very well structured tutorials and guides online to help you get started with tools like UDK and Unity3d. Do you guys think it is worth spending R300 on an online course like the one below, or just stick with a free online guide or tutorial?

http://www.groupon.co.za/deals/durba...s-390/55412739

Keep in mind that the extent of my "programming" was about 5 years ago when I still did admin tasks using Perl. Oh, and I made a 5 minute escape the room game with Adventure Game Studio. But that had 0.1% programming involved.

I realise that this sort of question is probably quite common here, but did not want to necro a thread from 2011.

[Solitude]

Depending on the course that actually sounds quite cheap. I did a Unity 3D course on Udemy last year and it helped me a lot. I'm a professional programmer though and I've worked in the game industry many years ago.

So in my opinion it's sometimes worth it to pay for a course because it's just sometimes easier than looking for guides and things online that you aren't always sure how outdated they are.

As for the course that you posted, well I just had a quick look but you get 15 hours worth of content so it sounds pretty cool. It won't teach you everything but it will give you a great starting point.

[Ser_Bunnylot]

Rather hold out for a Joystiq deal. In a humble bundle type setup where you pay what you want I paid $5 for 4 or so udemy courses that covered game development (programming and art) and unity. Not very thorough, but it covers enough of the basics to let you build your own game.

[Solitude]

I see that Joystiq one is still available: https://deals.joystiq.com/sales/pay-...design-bundle#

[Ser_Bunnylot]

That's the one. I think they run it every now and then.

[Crableg]

Well thanks to this thread I have now bought that groupon deal and the joystiq one....

I have been wanting to learn Unity so now's the time!

[oltman]

Thanks guys, I have bought the Joystick special If I dont feel it is adequate I will get the Groupon as well!

[Apollo]

Have a look at GTGD S1: More Than a Gamer

[ave]

Well thanks to this thread I have now bought that groupon deal and the joystiq one....

I have been wanting to learn Unity so now's the time!

do you know if the Joystiq unity game dev and design course covers C++ or javascript?

[Crableg]

do you know if the Joystiq unity game dev and design course covers C++ or javascript?

Haven't started the Udemy one but I think it is C#, don't quote me on that though