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If anything, I expect to enjoy them MORE once I can share the interest with my kids (lemmy.world)

submitted 6 months ago by The_Picard_Maneuver@lemmy.world to c/gaming@lemmy.world

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[–] OttoVonNoob@lemmy.ca 10 points 6 months ago (2 children)

I had thought about this today. When I was young, I would endlessly draw pictures for my future games. My parents pushed me into a different career path. Now I'm 34, have a child and coding my first game as a hobby. Video games are the media of my generation.

[–] SLVRDRGN@lemmy.world 3 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Congrats! And best of luck on your new projects - both child and game. 👍 ( kidding of course, a child is not merely a "project") 😜

[–] The_Picard_Maneuver@lemmy.world 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Is programming your profession?

I've always thought it would be a fun hobby project, but I know I'd have to learn everything from scratch

[–] OttoVonNoob@lemmy.ca 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

It's a hobby, honestly I would have never tries but my friend convinced me to just try it. I used the free Gscript starter app and KidsCanCode. Both are excellent resources that are designed to teach basics. Both are free as well and many months later im figuring it out as I go.

https://www.gdquest.com/news/2022/12/learn-gdscript-app/ Best place to start friend.

[–] The_Picard_Maneuver@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Awesome, thanks!

[–] OttoVonNoob@lemmy.ca 2 points 6 months ago

Good luck bud! Don't get discouraged its not a destination but a journey. I learn new things every day!