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mamacato
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I'm wondering how a non-programmer like myself could become proficient at GML. Can you share some advice? Here are 3 methods, but if anyone can share some more in-depth experience, please do.
1) read the yoyo manual
I've seen this as replies to programming questions. I've tried going through the manual, but it doesn't flow that well if you're just reading it front to back. It's too dense with functions I'm not sure I'll need or not, or even understand. The examples given seem good, but I'd find it easier with a real applied example (versus a snippet of code out of context). Correct me if I'm wrong, and dim.
2) watch GMS tutorials
That's my main method, of course. Do you guys take notes somewhere on the new functions you learn with examples of how they could be applied? Or you just power through a lot of tutorials in hopes of it sticking and ultimately making sense to you?
3) outside programming sources not specific to GML (books, videos, websites). Any suggestions?
I have a lot of free time, and I'd like to get good at programming with GML and game maker studio 2. Any guidance would be really appreciated. I'd love to improve so I can entertain you guys with progress on the games I am making.
Cheers,
mamacato
1) read the yoyo manual
I've seen this as replies to programming questions. I've tried going through the manual, but it doesn't flow that well if you're just reading it front to back. It's too dense with functions I'm not sure I'll need or not, or even understand. The examples given seem good, but I'd find it easier with a real applied example (versus a snippet of code out of context). Correct me if I'm wrong, and dim.
2) watch GMS tutorials
That's my main method, of course. Do you guys take notes somewhere on the new functions you learn with examples of how they could be applied? Or you just power through a lot of tutorials in hopes of it sticking and ultimately making sense to you?
3) outside programming sources not specific to GML (books, videos, websites). Any suggestions?
I have a lot of free time, and I'd like to get good at programming with GML and game maker studio 2. Any guidance would be really appreciated. I'd love to improve so I can entertain you guys with progress on the games I am making.
Cheers,
mamacato