Programming
Code is the backbone to creating any game, app, or software. Everything within a video game is run by code, from player interaction to cutscenes. It is the foundation that will create the core mechanics of your project. Ideally, you would want to have a strong coding structure so that everything will run smoothly and according to plan. Unfortunately, this area of game development tends to be the hardest and most stressful part of the process. Programmers will constantly have to balance between creating mechanics, fixing bugs, and optimization. Therefore, it is recommended that if you are a beginner, you should keep your projects simple and small. Learning how to code is pretty easy and there are alot of forums,sites, and tutorials online to help you get started. If you're wondering where to start, some of the most popular and up to date languages to learn are listed to the left!
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Audio
Music is utulized to give more energy to moments, bringing certain emotions to the table.
Sound Effects can bring more emphasis on impacts and interactions.
Ambience will bring the world alive creating a surreal atmosphere. It can also evoke player emotions.
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Graphics
There is a lot to making a game immersive and fun. Graphics are an essential to have and master for creating quality games. It'll cover a wide area of skills varying from project to project. Having this part of the development done properly will bring your world to life. Graphic designers are tasked to design everything from levels to characters. There is a lot of attention to detail involved within this process. It's the little details that matter!
- -3D Modelling/Rigging
- -2D Sprites
- -Animation
Graphical Specialties
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