Unreal Engine: Intro to Game Design

Like "Fortnite?" Master the tools used to build it as we build a simple shooting gallery game using the Unreal Engine!

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What You Will Learn!

How to download and install the Unreal Engine
How to navigate around inside the Unreal Engine
How to place, move, rotate, and scale actors in the Unreal Engine
How to construct a simple game design document
How to graybox a level in the Unreal Engine
How to dress-up a level (make it pretty!) in the Unreal Engine
How to create blueprints in the Unreal Engine
How to script gameplay functionality with blueprint scripting in the Unreal Engine
How to create a HUD and menu screens in the Unreal Engine
How to create a fully functioning game in the Unreal Engine

Description

In this introductory game design course, I will be guiding you step by step through the construction of a simple shooting gallery game using the Unreal Engine: THE premier free to download gaming engine! (AND the SAME engine used to build "Fortnite").

This course contains over 90+ fun-to-follow video lessons. Things learned in this course include:

How to setup and create a project in the Unreal Engine
How to add on (free!) content packs from the Epic Games Marketplace
How to navigate and use essential tools available in the Unreal Engine such as the Level Editor, Particle Editor, Sound Editor, etc.
How to create a basic game design document
How to create a graybox (rough draft) level
How to dress up (make pretty!) levels using static meshes, materials, particles, sounds, and lights.
How to create interactive objects using Blueprint Scripting (NO CODING KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED!) including...
- How to create Variables
- How to create Functions
- How to use Event, Flow Control, and Timeline nodes
- How to organize your blueprints and scripts
How to create interactive menus
How to create a game HUD
How to add rain to your level
How to create your own customized projectile
How to package a project
And more!

With the knowledge gained in these video lessons, you'll be armed with the necessary skills to start building your OWN gaming creations (WITHOUT any programming knowledge needed!)