Where to start with applying knowledge?

Question

Hello.

I am currently learning C# with the Android app. I have been learning C# so I can create games using Unity Game Engine. I am enjoying this app, it's great!

I believe I can complete the C# course, however I'm not sure how to start using it with Unity. I've gone through a few game creation tutorials on YouTube, but I feel like I'm only doing what I am told rather than being creative. I forget everything I've done in the videos.

Maybe I am going at this the wrong way? What can I do to help myself?

Answer 1

Don't be in a rush 😊 Game Programming requires extensive knowledge of a programming language so do not beat yourself up too much. Even when using prebuilt game engines the amount of knowledge and effort required is still pretty huge. Take your time. You will get to where you want to be eventually

Answer 2

I'd personally recommending starting off with small goals for yourself and trying to find problems to overcome. For example, one of the first tutorials on Unity is the "Roll-a-ball" game, correct? Perhaps after the tutorial, you could see if you can do something small like make the cubes move up and down randomly or something like that. Maybe you could make a "power up" that when you pick up, you speed up. Small stuff like that. If you come across a roadblock, refer back to here or find the answer on google. Then you'll start to get a real taste, and stuff might start to stick.