Program and Chill? We don't have to put a label on it.
Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2016 10:28 pm
Hello there! I first started out with Love2D, maybe a year ago. After getting through every beginner tutorial I could find I felt myself quickly at the level where I could program something simple like Asteroids or a basic game with pre-made maps. Eventually I felt like there was a lack of resources and I hit a wall. So, I switched to Unity because I heard there was a huge community and there must be more resources. However, I was quickly turned off by C# and Unity's workflow in general. Still, I checked the Love forums everyday and kept it in the back of my mind. Then I decided to try GameMaker after getting it in a Humble Bundle. Why not? Heartbeasts tutorials looked pretty extensive. I liked Game Maker more than I thought and learned very quickly. I was able to concoct a basic procedural dungeon generator and RPG prototypes. But soon enough I felt myself tripping over the Game Maker Language and general bugs.
So now, I'm back. I want to make this work. I've been coding and researching every day on my lunch break, after work and often all weekend for months now, as much as possible; but I've come to the conclusion that maybe I can do it alone, but it might be better if I didn't.
I'm looking for someone to talk to, to ask questions, to share knowledge. We don't have to collaborate on anything, we don't necessarily have to do anything.
I'm really focusing on how to structure my code better and implementing entity component systems, maybe with a mix of OOP. I'm struggling to fully wrap my head around tinyECS, as most examples include other libraries in them. As much as a self learner I am, I feel like I just might need someone to talk to about it one on one.
I'm working on a little roguelike (who isn't) and a couple other games. I'm looking to enter some game jams in the future also. But I have two main goals. One, to progressively learn to code better. Two, to finish a game, any game, by the end of 2016. I wouldn't mind making a lot of smaller games either, but my goal is to just first finish making one whole game.
I have a friend who does great art, including pixel art. I have numerous friends who make incredible music. And also lots of friends who are screenwriters. I'm not looking to form a company, they just let me know they'd like to contribute if I eventually do go about finish something. I'd like to give them that opportunity.
I'm just looking to see if there's anyone out there who'd like to share a beer, or coffee, or a freaking glass of milk over Skype or something to talk about how to code better in Love2D. If you're the kind of person who loves to share knowledge, or maybe you'd like to learn alongside someone else, send me a message or post on here. No strings attached.
TL;DR Helpful/cool/lonely? Skype?
So now, I'm back. I want to make this work. I've been coding and researching every day on my lunch break, after work and often all weekend for months now, as much as possible; but I've come to the conclusion that maybe I can do it alone, but it might be better if I didn't.
I'm looking for someone to talk to, to ask questions, to share knowledge. We don't have to collaborate on anything, we don't necessarily have to do anything.
I'm really focusing on how to structure my code better and implementing entity component systems, maybe with a mix of OOP. I'm struggling to fully wrap my head around tinyECS, as most examples include other libraries in them. As much as a self learner I am, I feel like I just might need someone to talk to about it one on one.
I'm working on a little roguelike (who isn't) and a couple other games. I'm looking to enter some game jams in the future also. But I have two main goals. One, to progressively learn to code better. Two, to finish a game, any game, by the end of 2016. I wouldn't mind making a lot of smaller games either, but my goal is to just first finish making one whole game.
I have a friend who does great art, including pixel art. I have numerous friends who make incredible music. And also lots of friends who are screenwriters. I'm not looking to form a company, they just let me know they'd like to contribute if I eventually do go about finish something. I'd like to give them that opportunity.
I'm just looking to see if there's anyone out there who'd like to share a beer, or coffee, or a freaking glass of milk over Skype or something to talk about how to code better in Love2D. If you're the kind of person who loves to share knowledge, or maybe you'd like to learn alongside someone else, send me a message or post on here. No strings attached.
TL;DR Helpful/cool/lonely? Skype?