How do I get into game development?

[I deleted all my games]

I'm extremely dissapointed in the quality of most games right now and I want to make my own. I have pletny of time on my hands and I am willing to learn, how do I get into making my own games? What skills do I need to learn? What engine and programs are recommended for a newbie? Any tutorials that are good and easy to understand?

My goal is to make an FPS game(surprised I know)and want to do it myself, because A. I have no money and B. I have plenty of time.

Thank You.

[Plaid]

UDK is free to mess around with, I think. You'd have to pay a license, or cut, to go commercial with it though.

[I deleted all my games]

Ofcourse I want to make money. I'm destitute and bored.

[Plaid]

Sounds like the beginnings of a quick cash-in. There are plenty of those available already which nobody buys.

Things like this should start with a good idea.

[76561198258988800]

Spend 10-15 years learning C++, DirectX, Direct3D, OpenGL and basic physics equations.

[Sir Dookface McFerretballs]

Promise everything you can through a kickstarter/crowdfunding site like everyone else, and then when you get the money you want, vanish, like everyone else does.

Then you should have enough money to either retire or goto gamer school.

[I deleted all my games]

I was scammed on kickstarter one too many times. I want to make this into my fulltime job. I dont wanna work minimum wage forever.

[76561198258988800]

It takes 15 years of study to become a good Game Developer.

It is best to start when you're 14 years old and learn Advanced Mathematics ASAP.

[Sir Dookface McFerretballs]

Listen to what people have to say.

It is not quick or easy, and it does not guarantee a steady or big paycheck, or even a job at all.

[syko]

game development is very hard for beginners. you asked what skills do you need so there you go: c/c++, opengl, directx and also you will be needing good knowledge of math,physics and algorithms.

[Lord Ocean]

Want to borrow my weed whacker?

[FulvousFox]

Try practicing in Gamemaker Studio. It's easy to use, free, and also on Steam.

[I deleted all my games]

Do I need to learn any complicated programming in gamemaker studio?

[FulvousFox]

Originally posted by E.:

Do I need to learn any complicated programming in gamemaker studio?

It's pretty standard. Has a lot of self explanatory controls and comes with easy to follow tutorials.

[Kesac]

Originally posted by E.:

Do I need to learn any complicated programming in gamemaker studio?

To be perfectly honest, in order to have a game that will sell, you will need to learn at least some programming, as that's how you generally create the features that make the game stand out.

That being said, if you're good with some of the other aspects of gamemaking (such as artwork, music, level design, the more things the better), you could try joining an indie team, and having someone else do the programming.

Also beware that it takes time to make a good game. You're not going to create a game in a week (unless you're a really talented developer, but that's another story...). Expect to take at least 1-2 years minimum for a good game.

[FulvousFox]

Originally posted by Kesac:

Originally posted by E.:

Do I need to learn any complicated programming in gamemaker studio?

To be perfectly honest, in order to have a game that will sell, you will need to learn at least some programming, as that's how you generally create the features that make the game stand out.

That being said, if you're good with some of the other aspects of gamemaking (such as artwork, music, level design, the more things the better), you could try joining an indie team, and having someone else do the programming.

Also beware that it takes time to make a good game. You're not going to create a game in a week (unless you're a really talented developer, but that's another story...). Expect to take at least 1-2 years minimum for a good game.

A few months if you're trully dedicated.