how long it takes to learn unity

[tastycandy3366]

i wanna learn unity for game development?. anyone know the unity? can you give me advice is it hard or should i learn unreal engine?

 

[cisco_donovan]

Ok this will sound like a negative post but it's really really not.

If it's your first time it will take you a long time.

Pick one to start with (Unity is fine!), go through some tutorials, learn how it all works.

You will not release your first game. Best attempt you'll abandon it after three months, probably you'll abandon it after a week That's not a dig, it's just how it goes. Making games is really really hard!

Keep practicing on one engine for a few months, abandon a few games, then think about picking up Unreal if you want to.

Keep your expectations low and give yourself time and space to learn things properly. Allow yourself to "fail" - we all do, it's the only way to learn.

 

[Tompte]

Sounds to me like you need some tutorial videos.
I find it easier to understand something by watching someone experienced use it.

Let me recommend you this

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. He does entry level tutorials and he explains things in a way that normal humans can understand (while never trying to sell you lessons or other crap). The videos are a bit old but not outdated. Unity comes in a different shade of gray nowadays but that's about it.

 

[anne O'nymous]

i wanna learn unity for game development?. anyone know the unity? can you give me advice is it hard or should i learn unreal engine?

Do you have some knowledge in regard of game development ? Do you have some codding knowledge ? Do you already know C# ? Are you good at understanding abstract concepts ? Can you really learn without a teacher to correct your errors ?
If the answer to those all questions is "yes", then it will not be really hard, nor take long. Else, well it will be harder and take more time ; how much harder and how more longer, totally depending on you.
As for Unreal, well it's a step above Unity, so it will be more difficult. Unless you already know C++, what could possibly make it more easy.

 

[Jofur]

The editor itself is fairly easy to learn. The hard part IMO learning how to program/make art. If you already know a language or two(especially C# or JavaScript) you should be able be up and running pretty fast. But otherwise be prepared to spend a few months learning how to code, and many more months to be good enough to make something actually decent.

It took me about a year to start feeling comfortable with developing games in Unity. That includes learning programming, the editor, and Blender. Although I still struggle every now and again and are still discovering new things constantly.

 

[Deleted member 1942105]

Never really used unreal but the common take is that Unreal is overall harder to handle then Unity. Also Unity has an advantage for beginners due to a way larger community on youtube with tutorials. How long it takes to learn depends on the project you want to make and your pre coding knowledge

 

[Nantec]

Let's say you have a low end computer, go with unity.. (Laptop), medium to high-end Machine -> Unreal Engine. Why?

Unreal Engine 5 and pre-releases are superior to Unity. If you want to create a VN, go to renpy.(look at some proper dev teams to get their "animation" mechanics etc)

If you want to do an easy "VRoid Game" a like (Anime, VRChat) get unity.(but can also be made in UE)

If you want to create a good game, get UE 4.27 or 5.x. Easier. But dont be fooled, you will be overwhelmed by the features of unity, unreal and some other engines like blender.. it's not hard to learn but hard to master. You can easily copy n paste stuff in every way but once you get to a problem, google wont help you. So I recommend the unreal engine to you but beware, there are not many "adult learning jiggle sex game" development threads anywhere.

mfg

 

[Jofur]

Unreal Engine 5 and pre-releases are superior to Unity.

What makes you say that? I'm a bit biased obviously, but as an indie game creator I can't really think of a reason why UE would be objectively superior. I think it's largely a subjective choice.

 

[Nantec]

What makes you say that? I'm a bit biased obviously, but as an indie game creator I can't really think of a reason why UE would be objectively superior. I think it's largely a subjective choice.

With the features UE5 gives a studio, like millions of polygons without deprecating gameplay (even some unoptimized games posted here) it's set in stone.

People who dont know a thing about game dev but with a slightly filled wallet each month for an expensive hobby, will likely find it easier to get along with UE 4.27 or 5.0. Because people are sharing more stuff within the UE community than the unity community(I wonder why? Is it because premium Versions(real water only be achieved in the paid version of unity) or just my view on this topic?). Even adult stuff. To make a Penis(vagina/anus) act like they should.

UE was my go to engine in the past and with more and more time, the gap between unity and UE gets larger.

And of course it depends on what you want to do.

mfg

 

[Jofur]

With the features UE5 gives a studio, like millions of polygons without deprecating gameplay (even some unoptimized games posted here) it's set in stone.

True, but that hardly matters for most single person teams making small indie games.
Admittedly there does seem to be a larger DAZ community around Unreal Engine, so from that perspective it might be better.

Also, not sure what you mean with the whole water thing. There is no premium version of Unity. All features works regardless if you pay for a subscription or not.

 

[Icarus Media]

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