Hello all,
I hope my question is not too stupid. :-) I have the following concern: I would like to create - in general terms - a maze in which computer-generated enemies follow a random path and can also come towards me. (I assume I need 3D for this.) After some reading, I have determined that Godot might be the wisest choice for this.
Now I have no experience at all in developing games and designing graphics, so I need a hint in the right direction: What is the easiest way to create a three-dimensional model of an opponent and insert it on a map in Godot so that it automatically follows a certain path? I assume I need Blender or similar software for that?
9 Comments
Feyter@programming.dev · 5 pts · 3y
What you want to do is actually quite advanced topic. Godot is coming with some build in functionality that you can use Look for navigation mesh
But if you never used a game engine I recommend you start with baby steps and lern how Godot works basically. Try to create a scene, create an object, add a script and try to move it from code... All this stuff.
I would recommend to at least completely the getting started section of the Godot docs this should give a very good overview.
tux0r@feddit.de · 2 pts · 3y
Ew! I thought that would be a rather easy start. :-(
Feyter@programming.dev · 4 pts · 3y
Depends on what you call easy 😄
It's just my point of view that there is no such thing as "easy" if you do it for the first time. It's always easy if you know now everything works. Don't want you discouraged you.
I think a project like this where you have a goal in mind and try to find out how to achieve it is much better to learn than following strictly a tutorial and just replicating it step by step.
AngryClosetMonkey@feddit.ch · 4 pts · 3y
Regarding 3d models, you can:
Since you ask for the easiest solution, just use CSGMeshes for your maze and a cube or sphere mesh for your enemies.
tux0r@feddit.de · 2 pts · 3y
Ah - placeholders are a good idea! Thank you.
Klaymore@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 3y
Yeah, for an enemy you can find a model online, use a basic cube or cylinder, or make a model in Blender. Using Blender is pretty complicated so I would use some other model or a basic shape while you get started, you can always make one later. Then for enemy navigation you can use the built-in navigation system.
However, if this is your first time making a game, I would work on the first person controls before tackling navigation or modeling. For your first game you pretty much need to follow a tutorial to learn how to use Godot, so I'd find a tutorial like this one on how to make a first-person game. It could also be helpful to follow a basic tutorial like this one just to learn how Godot works. Learning how to make games is pretty difficult so don't worry if it takes you a while to get things working, especially if you don't have any programming experience.
tux0r@feddit.de · 2 pts · 3y
Thank you, sounds reasonable. :-) I work as a developer, but game development is completely over my head... so far!
nibblebit@programming.dev · 2 pts · 3y
As others have said so far. If you have zero experience what you are aiming for is pretty complicated.
tux0r@feddit.de · 2 pts · 3y
Sounds like more work than I had initially assumed. Well, thank you - I'll take notes!