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Let's Code an Indie Game!
Let's code an Indie Game is a youtube series looking at how to get started with independant game development using free and open source tools. In the series we build a 2d game look at the following topics
- Writing code (using Lua and Love2d)
- Pixel Graphics (using Gimp)
- Chiptunes (using Milkytracker)
Where can I watch?
A full list of episodes is available on YouTube.
Who's it for?
A basic knowledge of programming may be useful (e.g. knowing what a function is) but beyond that the aim is to jump in and start doing, the understanding comes with practice.
Do you have a plan?
Not really, I'm going to make episodes as long as there is interest and/or it's fun. I'm hoping to gather enough feedback and questions that future episodes can be planned according to what people would find the most useful.
Can I use the code?
Sure, the code from the episodes will be open source. Although I reserve the right to fork the code base and do my own thing, I may also release a for-money version of the game with more/better art, music, features and online support at a later date.