Game Development Reference
In-Depth Information
Chapter
13
Where to Go from Here
Congratulations—you've now got the fundamentals of UnityScript under your belt. When learning
any new language, becoming truly proficient takes time and practice, practice, practice. Like any
technical field, game development is continually and rapidly advancing, which means spending a
portion of your programming time for learning should become a standard component of your game
development routine. What does this mean for a game developer? Make more games!
This chapter contains an abundance of resources, including where to get specific answers to highly
technical questions, how to connect with the game development community, how to keep up with
the latest news, and how to build your professional portfolio. If you haven't joined in yet, this topic's
meet like-minded game developers, get words of encouragement, and share your games—don't
hold back on bragging rights!
It's easy to get inundated with information, so keep building your skills as your top priority. This
means dedicating hands-on time
using
Unity. Don't have an idea for a game? Then read on to
learn more about game jams and contests. Explore specific platforms or focus on learning more
about a particular area of game development that may have grabbed your attention, such as
animation or AI.
Scripting and Other Technical Resources
It is no surprise that online forums serve as the prevalent gathering places for game developers
all across the globe. There are two types of forums available: purely technical forums and
discussion forums.
The purely technical forums are geared toward problem solving for practical projects and have
a specific format, while the discussion forums can include just about anything developer related
including best practices, news, announcements, jobs, or simply casual conversation.
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