Total beginner question

[Silver86]

Hello I am new to this forum,

i love oldskool adventure games especialy ones made by lucasarts

question is:  I saw people make games for years here, that gives me thoughts that i can't handle making a simple game in ags :<, so is it really that hard and complicated to make a game? for some1 that can do some graphic stuff but knows nothing about scripting programming etc.?

[Khris]

Wrong forum

I suggest you start with Densming's video tutorials and decide for yourself. I'd say making a simple game is pretty easy; how easy scripting a bit more complex stuff is going to be for you ultimately comes down to how gifted you are in the logic department.
But even if you always hated math, give it a try. You can always come back here and ask if you're stuck (after you've exhausted the other available resources of course )

[NickyNyce]

Im new to AGS also never imagined i could make a game on my own....I must say the first time i downloaded AGS was 3 weeks ago, i knew nothing about scripting or how to make games....The AGS (1st half )book is available and the you tube video tutorials are great....(how to use AGS part 1 through ? 43)...I have made my first adventure game and i must say, Im hooked for life...good luck, but im warning you, you just might become a hermit and never leave your house again....These guys here at AGS are great with answering your questions...

Using AGS was easier then i thought it would be....Enjoy

[dbuske]

Hello I am new to this forum,

i love oldskool adventure games especialy ones made by lucasarts

question is:  I saw people make games for years here, that gives me thoughts that i can't handle making a simple game in ags :<, so is it really that hard and complicated to make a game? forsomeone that can do some graphic stuff but knows nothing about scripting programming etc.?

Well it really isn't programming that you have to do.  It is called scripting and is easier than programming.  It is simplifed programming.
Yes, watch the videos to get started. A good basic video will get you started.

[monkey0506]

In terms of computers, "scripting" and "programming" are synonymous. Neither is easier than the other because they are both the same. AGS has a custom scripting/programming language that is specialized for the purposes of the AGS engine (instead of bloating it by implementing a full mainstream language). Really though this doesn't make it any easier (in general) than a mainstream language, given a scenario where you'd still be using an engine for the basic functionality and framework anyway. Certain aspects could certainly be said to be simpler, but that's due to specialization.

As Khris said, programming in AGS (as with any language) is primarily centred around your own ability to think logically. There are three important components in programming:

- Understanding of general programming concepts and mechanics,
- Understanding of the specific language in question (including the terms and mechanics specific to it),
- And most importantly, the ability to think logically about what it is you want to accomplish.

The first can be addressed, in terms of AGS, by going through the scripting tutorial in the manual. The second, which is dependent on, but also complements the first, can be addressed by perusing the manual, the forums, and the wiki (especially the BFAQ, and tutorials). Densming's YouTube videos and the AGS Book are also viable resources in assisting you with this second point.

The third, and most vital component, isn't really something that can be easily taught, because it's not just a matter of arbitrary facts, but it is actually a way of thinking about problems. If you can master that, then any programming language will lend itself to you.

People tend to view "programming" as something daunting and scary, but just think of it as if you were talking to a friend in another language.

[NickyNyce]

In my opinion its actually way more fun to program or script and see something work then it is to draw backgrounds....
sooner then later you will wish you were programming or scripting rather then drawing your backgrounds...

[Silver86]

thanks for all the replys, that's what i am going to do, look up the book and youtube video tutorials and read the one on ags page and then i will see if i can handle it