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How to start making a small game

A topic by Dickmilch created 6 days ago Views: 119 Replies: 2

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I got interested in coding and doing a game perhaps.

My knowledge is rather tiny and i am older now and kind of wonder if it is too late perhaps.
The kind of game i would have in mind is something like "the cat lady" and shorts like "unsorted horror".

That may be a little too high of a goal for me with rather zero knowledge.

I had once the idea to make a game utilizing DAZ3d but i figure it is rather very costly and time consuming just rendering.
So i probably rather draw things myself.

In any case, any suggestions are welcome.
It is also my aim through this to learn to code and to understand what is possible.

Thanks.

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hechelion6 days ago(+1)

I'm not familiar with any of the games you mentioned, but since you're talking about DAZ3D and rendering, I think you're talking about creating a visual novel.

The best thing to do is use a specific engine for that type of game, like Ren'Py or Twine, which allow you to create a visual novel more simply and easily than if you program everything from scratch or use a general-purpose engine like Godot.

Join an active group focused on the type of game you want to create. You can search online or help out in a group at a game jam. This way, you can understand the basics of game creation, and once you have a basic understanding, you can start creating your game.

Look for tutorials on YouTube or similar sites on how to use the engine you choose. For example, there are plenty of Ren'Py tutorials for beginners.

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Dickmilch6 days ago

I just want to mention, that i wasn't really satisfied with still images.
Daz seems to be ok for what it is, but i liked the style of the games i mentioned which low key, artistically.

Yes, Renpy is a good engine and you can make a real good game with it.
I bought Sally Mask which uses Renpy and it looks great.

The lag of knowledge is of course something i regret.

Thanks, i will look up some of the things you mentioned.

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