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GDQuest - problem is I can’t really afford $100 a pop for their classes :/

I have a natural aversion to Discord. I use Slack all day at work, why would I want to use it in my spare time, you know?

This is a good summary on the forum about it being very surface level for a “Complete 2D course”: https://community.gamedev.tv/t/pretty-disappointed-with-the-scope-of-complete-godot-4-game-developer-2d/232289

The Unity courses felt more like an educational experience, taking you through more concepts in a really clear manner where you do feel like you understand what you’re doing. There are more projects that are tailored to demonstrate concepts which are clearly outlined and shown why you are writing this code in this manner, potential alternatives (and opinions on which to use) and the logic behind C#. By the last project, I found myself totally customising the platformer. I added a robust weapons system, different enemies, and a scoring system.

The Godot course is much, much shorter and the things the instructor chooses to focus on feels more like basic maths/general logic instead of why you’re typing what you’re typing. I tried modifying the last project (only 3 projects long and not exactly complex) and simply didn’t have the tools to add an effective singleton (which is only ever mentioned once, right at the end, never by name, and only in the context of having continuous music).

Honestly, go for it! There is definitely space for the knowledge to be shared - especially in the beginner+ -> Intermediate space.

I’m slowly realising one of the joys of FOSS is the community driven aspect means free or ko-fi funded courses tend to be really good.

The unity courses got revamped about 2 years back and I really enjoyed them and made some pretty fun and cool games!

100% agree the pricing is clearly a marketing scam, especially when they have a humble bundle every month.

Loving all the Scots embracing the United Kingdom in this thread by describing England as a part of their country 😉