Best of Unity — October 2024
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Awesome·2y
A Web Dev Tries Game Development
A seasoned web developer, bored with web development and wary of being replaced by AI, decides to explore game development. Despite considering various game engines like Unity, Godot, and Unreal, the developer opts to build a game from scratch using Go. Key concepts covered include initializing a project, setting up the main game loop, defining update and draw methods, creating animated characters, handling player inputs, and implementing basic physics and collisions. The journey concludes with adding a boss fight to the game, highlighting both the challenges and excitement of game development.
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Advanced .NET·2y
How did you guys get into C#/.NET? Do you think it is a solid option for most projects?
The author shares their journey of learning C# through Unity and continuing with .NET for other applications. With experience in multiple programming languages, the author believes C# offers an optimal balance of simplicity, safety, and speed. The introduction of top-level statements has made C# more appealing for scripting tasks previously handled with Python.
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Game Developers·2y
New to game development? This is how you ask for specific help and build valuable contacts.
Starting in game development can be daunting, but clear and specific questions can make a big difference. Define what you want to learn, introduce yourself with your background, and ask precise questions. Use available resources like Dev.Diary, Unity Learn, and Unreal Engine documentation to show your commitment and get the help you need.
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Unity Developers·2y
Progress with Unity learn, is it helpful?
Mcbrei, a 38-year-old who has been fascinated with games for 28 years, shares his experience with Unity Learn. He enjoys the platform but finds that many courses don't work as seamlessly as expected, requiring help from forums and AI tools like Unity Muse and ChatGPT. Despite challenges, he is developing a ship-fighting game and will share updates.
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Gamefromscratch·2y
Huge AAA 3D Asset Giveaway -- All Engines and 3D Applications!
Kitbash 3D is offering a vast collection of free 3D assets through their Secrets of Luminara challenge, which integrates with software like Unity, Unreal, Blender, Maya, and more. To access the assets, users need to use the Cargo launcher. The assets can be used for personal projects with a free tier, or professionally if upgraded to a Cargo professional license. The giveaway and challenge run until November 30th and include various prizes for participants.
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Idle Games Command Pattern in Unity | Tutorial
Learn to implement the Command Pattern in Unity for idle games, enhancing code structure, maintainability, and flexibility. This tutorial covers the essentials of the Command Pattern, its benefits for handling actions and automation, and practical steps for incorporating it into your game projects.
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The Super Game Asset Bundle (7000+ Assets) - For Unreal, Unity AND Godot Game Engines!
A new Humble Bundle offers over 7,000 game development assets compatible with Unreal, Unity, and Godot. Created by Lest Studio, the bundle includes a variety of environments, both stylized and realistic, and is available across different tiers with first-time appearances noted. Assets can be downloaded and imported into the desired game engine, with detailed instructions provided for each. Additional perks include a 50% off coupon and a one-month subscription coupon.
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FREE COURSES!·2y
100% FREE - Build The Legend of Zenda Game in Unity® and Blender. If you missed it, Here it is again!
A free course is available for building 'The Legend of Zenda' game using Unity and Blender. It's a valuable resource for aspiring game developers looking to learn game creation through hands-on experience with these tools.