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How do I start building my own game?
I'd like to know how I'd go about creating my own game using unity, having no prior experience with games development I'm a Graphics and Wed Designer, my knowledge with code is limited but I wonder if there is like a beginners step by step guide to begin from or follow?
I'd really appreciate the help if someone could help me.
Blessings Smart
Here are some links I strongly suggest to all new users :
Start at the bottom and work up : http://www.unity3dstudent.com/category/modules/essential-skills/
Start at the bottom and work up : http://www.unity3dstudent.com/category/modules/beginner/
this is the YouTube link for the above as one playlist : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oXYHNSmTxg&list=PL27B696FB515608D2&feature=plcp
Character controller and terrain : http://cgcookie.com/unity/2011/12/05/introduction-to-character-controllers/
That is good to get started. Then start with a small tutorial, this is a simple 2D space shooter : http://www.unityjumpstart.com/ProofOfConcept_1/ : click on the videos part1.mp4 part2,3,4 =]
I just found another by our own Eric : http://wiki.unity3d.com/index.php?title=2DShooter : http://forum.unity3d.com/threads/7883-2D-shooter-tutorial
By then you should be getting the hang of things and starting to have ideas of your own. When you decide what kind of game you want to make, then look at each part you'll need. For example, if you want to make some terrain then walk around it with a character : http://cgcookie.com/unity/2011/12/05/introduction-to-character-controllers/
Here's another on the same 'site but I havn't checked the difficulty : http://cgcookie.com/unity/2012/02/24/game-planning-lunar-lander-01/
Basically then just search for tutorials, there are many out there, either written or on youtube.
the Unity Wiki tutorials : http://wiki.unity3d.com/index.php/Tutorials
A big list of tutorials : http://answers.unity3d.com/questions/12321/how-can-i-start-learning-unity-fast-list-of-tutori.html
Helpful page with information on using Built-In Arrays and Lists (you'll need this later!) : http://www.unifycommunity.com/wiki/index.php?title=Which_$$anonymous$$ind_Of_Array_Or_Collection_Should_I_Use?
The unity wiki link above is very handy with lots of scripts and shaders too (just check out all the links down the left, and the tabs along the top : http://wiki.unity3d.com/index.php/Scripts )
http://answers.unity3d.com/questions/148211/list-of-frequently-asked-beginners-questions.html
http://forum.unity3d.com/threads/132628-How-to-help-the-Absolute-Beginner
If you know what kind of game you want to make, edit your question and write there what you are thinking of, then there may be a tutorial out there for that!
But just be aware, you will do lots of typing, deleting, typing, bashing head on desk, being really happy when it works and you understand how and why. I hope this helps, Happy Coding =]
There is plenty of resources on YouTube for the basics and game development using unity for example:
The Tornado Twins have a entire tutorial from start to end on creating your own game in unity.
They helped me quite a bit, and should help you out.
Thanks Stimmer I checked out the tornado twins and I like the Tuts they have available, I'll be watching those to get a good idea of the UI and how everything works.
oper unity assets store from unity click on menu (window->assets store) signup or loging download unity technologies's samples and start building basic game then slowly slowly you can build great games... :)
Welcome, Smart!
As far as starting out in Unity with no prior experience, I'd recommend The Walker Boys' Studio [link text][1]. This site includes hundreds upon hundreds of hours of videogame design in almost every aspect, and covers Unity very well. When I began these tutorial videos, I was in the same boat as you are - maybe even worse. As you are a web developer, you've most likely got at least some coding experience down. I'd assume you have some experience with HTML, CSS, and maybe Javascript? Well, the Walker Boys' tutorials go in depth in Unity utilizing Javascript (sort of). Javascript as it is compiled in Unity is also known as "Unityscript," because it has so many new terms and phrases, but still abides by the JS sctructure.
Just to show you what someone can do in a matter of about 2 months after starting out in Unity with no prior experience, check out my resume :) [link text][2]
Anyways, best of luck, and stick with it! It's going to be a time consuming pain sometimes, but if you stick with it, you'll be making some pretty cool games in no time. -Clopay [1]: http://walkerboystudio.com/ [2]: https://vimeo.com/54147326
Thanks Clopay, I really appreciate you taking the time to give me some serious details on the best way to go about it, I'll be sure to check out your website and your vimeo link.
