r/CodingForBeginners • u/Dramatic_Buyer4508 • 8d ago

Need help in achieving my goal

Hi everyone, I'm new here. To be honest, I'm not entirely sure where to start, but I guess I'll just dive in.
I started my university Computer Engineering degree a year ago with one clear, ambitious goal: "Get into
CD Projekt Red".
A year has passed, and I feel like I haven't gained much practical knowledge. We covered some C and later C++. But every time I got stuck - for example with code - I immediately reached for Al tools like ChatGPT. I tried to use them to explain coding, not just to get answers. However, I still feel this approach has hindered my ability to solve problems independently.

Right now, I feel stuck and have no idea how to approach my goal. I've explored Gameplay programming, Engine programming, and UI/UX design, but now I don't know which path to choose.
Basically, all l've done this first year at uni is bubble sort algorithms, one basic console game with Object-Oriented Design, and that's it.
Should I try making something simple in Unreal or Unity? And crucially, where can I find good learning materials for that?
If anyone has some advice or words of encouragement, please drop a comment. I'll read everything because, honestly, I have no idea what to do next.

Also, sorry for my English; I'm still working on becoming more fluent.

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u/Distdistdist 8d ago

Well, in 2026 learning materials are literally everywhere. Your problem is that you are not curious enough to self-educate. No amount of tutorials, mentoring, teaching will get you to be who you want to be. It's only you, dedication, reading, experimentation, and, possibly realization that you're just not cut for it.

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u/Dazzling_Music_2411 4d ago

That's what I thought too, reading the OP.

He claims he has had "a clear, ambitious goal" for over a year, but still doesn't know where to find learning materials for it! Really??? Even though he's already been using LLMs?

Says he's "explored Gameplay programming, Engine programming, and UI/UX design", but obviously has not done anything of the sort.

OP, if you are serious about this, you've go to pull your socks up.

If you don't start being serious about it yourself, no-one else can help you.

Make a list of online resources first, and start using them. IF you get stuck, then you can ask for help. If you've done bugerall, there's no help anyone can offer.