Coding a game

[Ted]

I'm new to coding, however I know what code looks like, and the basic level rules for code. I don't really have money, but I want to learn. I know i won't get to make game off the bat, which is fine. But I Wan to learn.

Goal: Make a multi-player RPG game with quests and objectives and sorts. (2D)

 

[Ilay A]

Goal: Make a multi-player RPG game with quests and objectives and sorts. (2D)

Not gonna say much, but if you know nothing that'll take a year or two unless you're incredibly dedicated, good luck bud

 

[Ted]

Does anyone have any advice for places to learn?

 

[Ted]

From experience (I study Game Design at a university level) your idea of "multi-player RPG game" is a very ambitious one, especially if you are new to coding and game design. I would suggest starting a little smaller with a much simpler idea so you can learn more about game design first. As for places to start I think you should look into the tools you want to use and what coding languages they require in order to make game. The most common tools would be Unreal Engine (uses c++ as a coding language) and Unity3d (which uses c# as a coding language).

Would Java be an optimal language for coding a game? Or should I search for better alternatives like C#?
My basic games are going to start off around 2D, and as I progress I was hoping to evolve into 3D games.

edit: Any websites you know of that offer free courses that are up-to-date?

 

[Kream]

I've learned a lotta coding off Udemy (you don't have to spend any money on that website if you torrent around) i think i've learned python, Ai, bots all from Udemy because people really do put up some good stuff on there, content is mostly videos too, youtube is good but you would raaaarely find full courses (i'd suggest not sticking to youtube all the time as you would be fishing for parts of the lesson between different people which is bad, everyone has a style of teaching), Java is great but it is not straight forward and it contains so much unnecessary naming, i'd suggest the same languages and tools by the guy above as he's experienced with gaming.