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How can I become a Game Developer?
I want to start developing games for PC or browser or maybe even console. I have basic knowledge of Java, C/C++ and a bit of ActionScript 3.0 My problem is that the more I have researched on the internet the ore confused I've become.
Here are some question I am confused about
1. What should be my first step? Should I learn some language/s first or start using available SDK or Game Engine(Unity, Game Creator etc)?
2. In case of languages what should be my first priority?
3. There is also a lot of debate between first learning and then developing games vs doing both simultaneously.
Please help me. Any other advice is very much appreciated.
10 points for the best answer. :)
2 Answers
- 8 years agoFavorite Answer
First;
Learn the language that the engine you want to work with supports.Unity and UDK 2013(The one I'm using) are the easiest but best game engines to work with.You can also try CryEngine3.4 which has awesome visuals.UDK (Unreal Engine 3 developers kit) supports a different language called UnrealScript which is quite easy.CryEngine3.4 and Unity supports C++.But you must be good at this language for it requires time and patience.I suggest c++ as you have some knowledge in it.
Start making small projects.You won't know everything at a time.So I suggest you learn and develop games on the way.But you should be patient and begin with small easy projects.Then as you get more experience,you can start increasingly complex projects.That way you can become better at game developing.
You can head over to www.gamedev.net for more support or here are some more:
www.worldofleveldesign.com
www.eat3d.com
www.gamedev.tutsplus.com
www.xnadevelopment.com
www.forums.epicgames.com
www.crydev.com
www.moddb.com
One of the most important things for success is self confidence.
Source(s): I'm doing this work too. - 8 years ago
1.Languages
2.C++
3.Learn first
Since most game are made using C++ you should learn it
Learn how to make mods than try to make your website for people to download your stuff
Try online tutorials if you take Unity they have many tutorials,as for Game Creator i didn't try it.
Source(s): My experience
