Getting closer to godot!

hoyoyo80

Hi all,

Im from AGK2, CF2.5 and BGE community. Currently working on project on AGK2.But since Godot 3.0 i think i want to learn using Godot 3.0 but i have a few questions.

1.Visual Editor(2d and 3d) is a big plus compare to my AGK2 so far,in AGK2 i have to code anything by myself with a simpler basic like language. Is there anymore feature(s) that built-in inside Godot that can cut down production time. E.g 2d and 3d Pathfinding? Maybe 3d animated sprite(to mimic simple particle system)

2.Visual Scripting is so appealing. But how practical is it for a project?

3.Im willing to learn GD Script, any beginner tutorial on programming using the script that updated for version 3.0

Thanks

MagicLord

Hi there,

There is 3D pathfinding and a particle editor, compared to AGK i don't know a lot, Godot gives you many tools for 2D and 3D, you'll do less programming. Visual scripting will be slower than typing text, because you must connect nodes with mouse, while typing and auto search functionality in GDscript is faster. GDscript is very easy, it has almost the same functionality for 3.0, there is GDscript reference on Godot site "Learn" topic, and try google to find some introduction and games tutorials.

BinaryOrange

@hoyoyo80 said: Hi all,

Im from AGK2

Hey, a fellow previous TGC product user! Welcome! You'll find all sorts of things and resources for learning Godot if you join the Discord, Facebook group, and also check the main website from time to time.

There's also a few YouTube channels that are devoting series' to Godot 3.0: Jeremy Bullock, Jayanam.

Also, even though it is outdated, you should check out GamesFromScratch as he does cover a lot about Godot, and has said he will update his tutorials for 3.0.

Now, to answer your question about visual scripting: I wouldn't use it for a project, it will quickly become cluttered and very difficult to follow. It's based saved for doing event-driven things, like playing animations if the player touches a certain trigger, stuff like that. Doing actual game logic in visual scripting is pretty tricky. You're already somewhat used to programming from AGK, so I would stick with that route.

If you have any questions, this a great community, so feel free to ask any time!

hoyoyo80

As im waiting for your answer, i started to learn godot. Suprisingly, godot is a very interesting engine to learn especially the node system.