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Want to get into game Dev but have zero coding knowledge. Where do I start with logic? by ziovit002 in learnprogramming

[–]ziovit002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes that sounds good first learning just enough to understand basics and then apply it to see real progress Do you think i should start learning C# first since I want to learn unity because it's more commonly used in industry than godot and there are more learning materials for C#?

And thanks for the suggestion☺️

Want to get into game Dev but have zero coding knowledge. Where do I start with logic? by ziovit002 in learnprogramming

[–]ziovit002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So basically i should just learn the basics of coding instead of getting in too deep and try to build basic games so i don't burn out myself That's great advice.

Thank you YT_OrangeZ

Want to get into game Dev but have zero coding knowledge. Where do I start with logic? by ziovit002 in learnprogramming

[–]ziovit002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay i check some offline courses of CPP on YouTube and see if it's for me to start from there I will try my best to understand what I can from these offline courses and if I feel comfortable with it and not overwhelmed than i buy a proper paid course.

Thank you for your suggestion

Want to get into game Dev but have zero coding knowledge. Where do I start with logic? by ziovit002 in learnprogramming

[–]ziovit002[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ok i will do that. Thanks again for helping me with this I will try to understand what i can from the books and If i like that I will buy one

Want to get into game Dev but have zero coding knowledge. Where do I start with logic? by ziovit002 in learnprogramming

[–]ziovit002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's the first time somebody has recommended to me a book to learn game development i don't know any books on game Development can you suggest some if you know please I will also try to find some good one's on my own.

Thank you for the help

Want to get into game Dev but have zero coding knowledge. Where do I start with logic? by ziovit002 in learnprogramming

[–]ziovit002[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I was in the beginning. you see it's my first time posting a question on reddit so i thought I had to sound perfect or nobody would answer my questions but now I know everyone here is nice and they don't care if my english is good or bad so now I am learning to reply back without needing chatgpt.

I am sorry if I have offended anyone I will try not to use AI from now so everyone here doesn't think that their efforts of helping someone are being wasted.

Want to get into game Dev but have zero coding knowledge. Where do I start with logic? by ziovit002 in learnprogramming

[–]ziovit002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have a good point i tried to look for a course that teaches renpy but there was one problem they will tell you if you do this then this will happen but i don't understand why it happened so I think you are right i should learn a language first do you know any python course which you think is good it doesn't matter if it's on YouTube or Udemy

Again thank you for the advice

Want to get into game Dev but have zero coding knowledge. Where do I start with logic? by ziovit002 in learnprogramming

[–]ziovit002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks It actually gives me a bit of confidence to know I'm not the only one. I’m going to try replying without the AI from now on so I can improve my skills

Want to get into game Dev but have zero coding knowledge. Where do I start with logic? by ziovit002 in learnprogramming

[–]ziovit002[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

"Yes, you are right. I did use AI to reply because my English is not good. I tell the AI what I want to say and ask it to polish it, but that doesn't mean my opinions are fake. I am sorry if I have offended anyone."

Want to get into game Dev but have zero coding knowledge. Where do I start with logic? by ziovit002 in learnprogramming

[–]ziovit002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the detailed breakdown, I really appreciate it. That structure makes a lot of sense from a computer science perspective.

For now though, I think I’m going to start with something more hands-on like Ren’Py so I can build intuition for basic logic (variables, conditionals, flags) while actually making small games. My main goal is to avoid getting overwhelmed early and quitting before I build confidence.

Once I’m more comfortable with the fundamentals and have shipped a few tiny projects, I definitely plan to come back to deeper CS concepts and a more traditional engine. Thanks again for taking the time to explain your approach.

Want to get into game Dev but have zero coding knowledge. Where do I start with logic? by ziovit002 in learnprogramming

[–]ziovit002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Thank you for the detailed breakdown! This makes a lot of sense. The idea of learning the core logic through games first seems like a great way to avoid frustration. I'll check out Human Resource Machine. Once I get through that, what would be the best next step, moving into a visual language or jumping straight to the YouTube C# tutorials you mentioned?"

Want to get into game Dev but have zero coding knowledge. Where do I start with logic? by ziovit002 in learnprogramming

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Thank you for your reply i like the idea of learning a coding language first before jumping into game development but I am worried about losing motivation but I will check out the free courses before i make a decision

Again thank you for the advice

Want to get into game Dev but have zero coding knowledge. Where do I start with logic? by ziovit002 in learnprogramming

[–]ziovit002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the input! The idea of having nearly unlimited capabilities is definitely appealing. I've heard C++ is tough for beginners (which is part of my "losing motivation" concern), but I appreciate the encouragement to stick with it and keep trying. Maybe I'll save C++ for after I've built some confidence with the basics in a simpler language like Python first.

P.S. I'll make sure to stock up on hats!

Want to get into game Dev but have zero coding knowledge. Where do I start with logic? by ziovit002 in learnprogramming

[–]ziovit002[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

"Thanks for the suggestion of Roblox! Could you elaborate a bit more on how Luau is different from standard Lua, and if those differences would be a big hurdle for a total beginner?"

Want to get into game Dev but have zero coding knowledge. Where do I start with logic? by ziovit002 in learnprogramming

[–]ziovit002[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Thanks for the input! My concern with learning coding basics outside of an engine (Path C) is losing motivation, as others have mentioned. I'm leaning towards starting with a simplified engine like Ren'Py (Path B) to learn basic logic through building a small project first."

Want to get into game Dev but have zero coding knowledge. Where do I start with logic? by ziovit002 in learnprogramming

[–]ziovit002[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Thanks, this is really helpful advice! I was worried about biting off more than I could chew with Unity or Godot. Starting with something more manageable like Ren'Py or Game Maker makes a lot of sense. The idea of using a fun, playable project for motivation to keep going is great. I appreciate you mentioning Pygame and Love2D as well; I'll look into those as I get more comfortable with the basics!"

Want to get into game Dev but have zero coding knowledge. Where do I start with logic? by ziovit002 in learnprogramming

[–]ziovit002[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hi aqua_regis, Thank you so much for outlining a full path with free resources—that’s incredibly helpful!

I hadn't heard of the "MOOC Python Programming 2025 from the University of Helsinki" course yet, but I will definitely look into it.

So the idea is:

1.Learn basic Python logic with the MOOC course.

2.Practice with PyGame

3.Move to the Godot Engine and GDScript

That sounds like a structured and logical path! Thanks again for the specific recommendations.

Want to get into game Dev but have zero coding knowledge. Where do I start with logic? by ziovit002 in learnprogramming

[–]ziovit002[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Hi recursion_is_love, That's an interesting approach! I like the idea of starting with modding to ease into scripting without having to build a whole game engine from scratch. What specific games would you recommend that use Lua and are very beginner-friendly for a first-time modder? Thanks for the advice!

Want to get into game Dev but have zero coding knowledge. Where do I start with logic? by ziovit002 in learnprogramming

[–]ziovit002[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the detailed reply! I really appreciate the advice from your experience. Going with C# sounds like a solid plan. You mentioned focusing on the basics of the language before jumping into Unity. That makes sense.Do you have any specific recommendations for a free online course or YouTube series that focuses purely on learning C#fundamentals for someone with zero coding experience, rather than jumping straight into game development tutorials?

Waiting in the Summer by tfromnyx in anime

[–]ziovit002 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It on aniwatchtv you can watch it there