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Best Software For Creating Games, Cutscenes, Art

JemcrystalJemcrystal Member UncommonPosts: 1,988
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My dream game would be an mmo that mixes both gaming and public art creation.  I know some games have tried innovative ideas only to crash and burn with the general public reception.  It's not innovation that burns bridges with consumers.  It is the not predicting what your customers want.  Often, they don't even know what they want.

There is a list of several sure bets tho:
1) People want to feel like their opinions matter.
2) People want exceptional output for little cost to them.
3) People want to get caught up in a fantasy that takes them away from life stresses, not adds more stress.
4) People want to meet their social needs, which vary widely.

I've run full course with gaming and decided I would rather be on the production end.  But the steep uphill climb of learning is discouraging.  I can easily waste a year of my life trying various software, most becoming obsolete after I've finally gotten comfortable using it.  So this thread is dedicated to game making software that will not be outdated in the future, has a growing active community, help videos on YouTube, and is available to the poor working class / college student / family - mom dad preteen+.

Feel free to add to this thread software, computer builds / parts, preferred programming language and favorite IDE's, or just your thoughts about the development side of gaming.





I'm starting by listing my favorite 3d art program:  BLENDER.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLD-LIGQGBc



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  • WizardryWizardry Member LegendaryPosts: 19,332
    There is definitely a ton to learn,i started down that route a long time ago then luckily my PC fried,lost everything and am happy it did lol.

    What i did and recommend now is starting with the free UDK "Unreal Development Kit".It is a lot harder to learn than when i started back in unreal 1.0   and 2.0 but it is a great engine,lots of tools great for importing and exporting etc etc.
    None the less nothing is simple in game design,it takes way too much effort,you have to be really dedicated,like not having a real job or life to commit to it and you need help.

    Everyone starts out slow,either working for someone else or possible collaborating on ideas with a few people,it takes a lot of years of hard work.In that sense i guess myself and everyone should respect game development a lot more,but not me lol.I figure if your going to commit to this business you better do it right or just fail and waste all your time.,

    Never forget 3 mile Island and never trust a government official or company spokesman.

  • JemcrystalJemcrystal Member UncommonPosts: 1,988
    Best Program Language for Game Building

    I'm still to new to be considered a viable opinion but if forced to answer I'm favoring Java.  I started in C++ and even though I found the language a lot easier than the ney sayer's boohiss I did not find an IDE compatible with my old Windows Vista OS.

    So it's Java for me now and Eclipse IDE seriously rocks.  How can you beat being shown the exact line your error is on?


  • JemcrystalJemcrystal Member UncommonPosts: 1,988
    Best Youtube Programming Teacher

    thenewboston

    He teaches many program languages so just Youtube search thenewboston and the language you're wanting to learn.  I'll link the first Java tutorial here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hl-zzrqQoSE&list=PLFE2CE09D83EE3E28.





  • CleffyCleffy Member RarePosts: 6,413
    edited December 2015
    Unity probably has the best support compared to other products. Personally, I use Visual Studio Express, Blender, Photoshop, Unity, and Hero Engine. The complexity in C++ comes in pointers of pointers of virtual objects.
  • l2avisml2avism Member UncommonPosts: 386
    edited December 2015
    Cleffy said:
    Unity probably has the best support compared to other products. Personally, I use Visual Studio Express, Blender, Photoshop, Unity, and Hero Engine. The complexity in C++ comes in pointers of pointers of virtual objects.
    If you use an engine like Unreal or Unity then the programming language you use is decided for you.
    Both have scripting though. (scripting is not programming entirely)
    Unreal has a visual graph scripting editor that lets you make scripts without any code.

    However, if you do not know how to make games yet then nothing will help you make an MMO.
    It's like saying that you can't even cook in the microwave but now you want to compete on a top chef tv show.
  • JemcrystalJemcrystal Member UncommonPosts: 1,988
    edited January 2016
    Far as I can tell Unity and Unreal are what most people are choosing to use right now:
    http://blog.digitaltutors.com/unreal-engine-4-vs-unity-game-engine-best/


    Scratch Online https://scratch.mit.edu/ has great programming concepts for beginners and takes up no space on PC.

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    For game development, cutscenes, and art creation, these are top picks:

    • Unity or Unreal Engine for game development.
    • Adobe Creative Cloud for graphics and cutscenes.
    • Blender for 3D modeling and animation.
    • Aseprite for pixel art.

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    I often use Unity to develop game. My product is pizza tower. Besides, Adobe Creative Cloud is also an useful tool to draw graphics of the game.
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    Your dream game concept of blending MMO and public art creation is indeed ambitious and exciting! I agree that understanding customer desires is crucial, and it can be a challenging journey to find the right software and tools for game development. I faced similar hurdles, and seeking professional assistance was a game-changer for me. I approached JoinToIT development company, and their knowledgeable team helped guide me through the software development process, ensuring that the tools used were contemporary and scalable. I would encourage you to reach out to JoinToIT, as my experience with them was both enriching and productive, helping me avoid the pitfalls of obsolescence and ensuring a steady progression in my project.

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    1. Game Engines: For game development, popular choices include Unity, Unreal Engine, and Godot. These engines provide the foundation for building games, including graphics, physics, and scripting.

    2. 3D Modeling and Animation: Software like Blender, Autodesk Maya, and Cinema 4D are used for creating 3D models and animations for characters, objects, and environments.

    3. 2D Art and Animation: Tools like Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and Aseprite are essential for crafting 2D art assets and animations.

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    5. Sound and Music: Audio software like Audacity, FL Studio, and Pro Tools help in composing music, creating sound effects, and implementing audio in games.

    6. Level Design: Software like Tiled and World Machine assist in designing game levels and landscapes.

    7. Pixel Art: For pixel art games, tools like Pyxel Edit and GraphicsGale are popular choices for creating retro-style pixel graphics.

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  • spectralaspectrala Member UncommonPosts: 97
    Your dream game sounds like a mashup of innovation and community vibes! Blender is a solid choice for 3D art. Let's sculpt some dreams into reality!
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    Some of the best software for creating games, cutscenes, and art include **Unity** and **Unreal Engine** for game development, as they offer powerful tools for programming and creating 3D environments. For creating art and animations, **Blender** is an excellent option, as it allows for high-quality 3D modeling, sculpting, animation and rendering. In addition, **Adobe After Effects** is ideal for creating cinematic scenes and visual effects. If you're looking for something more specific to 2D art, **Photoshop** or **Krita** are great options for graphic design and texture creation
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