Hey Programmers!
c0nzx, here. Lately, I’ve been wondering on how to “actually” script. See, I can do small tasks, but I can’t really get myself “out” there, doing commissions, scripting advanced things without YouTube tutorials, and such.
I am yet a very beginner at scripting, but I really want to script. My game with a team is going well, but I want to script as well.
I see a lot of fun is making programs work, and etc.
This is what I need help on: I know what functions, loops, etc, are, but when it comes to making something, it’s like my mind goes black, and I don’t know what to start with. Like, I don’t know what function or loop I’m supposed to use or in other words, I don’t know when to use the commands in correct times.
I really hope K can get some very good tutorials, or 1 on 1 who can help me get through this. Scripting is something I really want to do…
I’d be more than happy to accept discord friends who can help me out @ c0nzx#0001
My tip to you would be to set a goal for yourself and then just try to make it. Let’s say you want a script that explodes a random player every 10 seconds. You should get the abstract logic down in your head and if you need to you can use a piece of paper. For the details such as exactly how to explode a player or how to select one you can google around for. This might take a long time in the beginning since you’re not comfortable with programming yet but it will speed up.
You can add me on discord if you want: Korvbagarens#1361
I was in the same position as you a couple months ago. My best advice for you is to start with some small stuff; like making a cafe game with an ordering system and other cool stuff. In time you will be able to create your own algorithms and systems that will not only get something to work, but it will also give you experience so you can improve upon your creation.
Like, for me I only started to learn scripting 4 months ago, and when I was hired I kept doubting myself, but it turns out I could do all the things they asked my to script.
When I first started I just made small demos, like a button that when you press it something cool happens and worked my way up.