Best of Godot — July 2024

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   Lobsters·2y

   Block Coding for Godot: Lowering the Bar of Entry for a Powerful Tool

   Endless Foundation's new initiative introduces block coding for the Godot game engine, making it easier for beginners to learn game development. Block coding allows users to create programs using a user-friendly interface that bypasses complex syntax, making game creation more accessible. The goal is to bridge the gap between simplified tools and the professional Godot engine, leveraging the successful approaches of tools like Scratch and Blockly while preparing learners for advanced development.

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   Godot·2y

   Release candidate: Godot 4.3 RC 1

   Godot 4.3 has reached the Release Candidate stage. All features are finalized, and critical regressions have been addressed. The community is encouraged to test this release candidate and report any issues. Highlights include Direct3D 12 support on Windows without the need for DXIL.dll and finalized support for Windows ARM64 devices. The release also includes numerous fixes for areas like audio, GUI, import, and rendering. Users are urged to backup their projects due to the pre-release nature of the software.

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   Godot·2y

   New Dev Fund Perks: Discord Role and Forum Badge

   Godot Development Fund members now receive special perks: a forum badge that shows up automatically when using the same Godot account and a custom role on the official Discord server. Instructions for linking these accounts are provided. Additionally, one-time donations are now possible via credit card through Stripe or PayPal. Long-term supporters are encouraged to move their Patreon contributions to the self-hosted solution to maximize the funds received by Godot.

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