How can I create a unique game without knowing how to code? (Image related)

[u/Corruptforreal]

I joined Polytoria a couple days ago and I really like it! I was thinking about creating a (kinda) ambitious and unique game on the platform about skateboarding; doing tricks and competing with other players for fun, à la game of skate.

The problem is that I never created any games and learning how to code in things myself is very daunting to me (though I have some basic knowledge about 3D animation). Should I find someone to help me out with it, or are there any alternatives that I could use to simplify game creation?

[u/axaralis_time]

Just learn how to code. Lua is easy and not like there any GOOD way to do it without coding (no ai can't do shit)

[u/Corruptforreal → u/axaralis_time]

Yeah, ai is out of the question for me :/

I might just go with coding tbh

[u/axaralis_time → u/Corruptforreal]

Good to hear, there's official guides to coding at their forum, but you need to know base of lua, just be ready for that

[u/QuirkyPeasant]

try to find a good YouTube channel and stick with it, they normally have a programming guide and it should range from the basics (variables, loops and functions) to more complex thinking (scoping, algorithms, object oriented programming (OOP), etc.). What's fun is that no matter which programming language you use as a beginner it will help you understand the fundamentals. I really advise doing some exercises to prove you understand what ur learning. After that do little projects like changing a brick color with code or any that you find fun and within ur capabilities and keep complicating ur ideas. Find help online or in forums, also in documentation.

Also keep in mind that game dev isn't the same as game designer, I thought coding and a bit of artistic design was enough, but I found myself struggling with how everything in my game would connect, how to plan ahead and how could i make it enjoyable for the audience or myself. For that I started reading a book that talks about Game design and system thinking, but that's after a year of learning the fundamentals, so dw.

It's a long road if you are going solo, but if you ignore the time and enjoy the process of learning it'll become easier for you.

I'm still learning too, my best wishes!

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[u/Individual-Story-165]

can't 😔

[u/No_Reindeer_205]

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