If you havn't made any game yet then you might want to look closer at Unity. They are both actually quite the same but I think Unity is easier to get started and the tutourials are rather aimed at newcommers. However it's been a while since I've touched them both.

And keep in mind that it will be a TON of work to make a good looking 3D game (Normalmapped assets and custom PBR render pipelines etc riquire a lot of knowledge to get right). So keep your concept simple and scaleable. Try to make a minimal version of your game in both engines and see what workflow is better for you. I think they both offer free versions for that.

Best wishes!

added and made it pretty =)

Thanks for reminding me to update this. Been a while and I'm pretty happy with GameMaker for 2D. (dispite the name)

I'd throw mine in but for my current project it's better to do public annoncements within the projects community.

If you don't have a greenlight project to post to or game-hub then you are more than welcome to start sharing progress here!

But I guess I could get some more chat going here about the development side of things, like how to deal with Greenlight for instance...

Oh yeah and practicly I ment that you shoult maybe try to cover up a few of the building transitions with the grass... just sprinkle a few around those sharp edges where your buildings hit the terrain! Don't need to cover it all up, just to break the cuts.

Sweet! Nice to hear that you're getting along! Keep it up! Look at the stuff you like, analyse it and re-create. We all get better with each attempt! Sorry I'm late with the reply, had a bussy time too and had no notifications from this forum ...

Congratulations First Devlog! Now, I will stalk you when I'm bored! Har! Confuse you when you are insecure and intimidate where I can! Because acrually I don't care! Yet... To keep some honesty around here.

But!
Looks like some solid 3D assets you are bringing in there! Tactical game sounds nice too! Remember some good preconditions to make it challenging and evolve around that!
As artist I'd reccomend to keep an eye out for edges in the levels. Try your best to define the paths natural but sharp. And look at how 3D assets blend into the Ground!
Nice to see someone take a first step, cheers and welcome here!

We need to bring some real development life into this place!

Sweet! But wrong forum, you could be the first to start a devlog here though (In the devlog section) and keep us updated? I'd follow up and document what is left of my game then too... hope others might join in too... ;)

Originally posted by NCPEREIRA:

Just one question. When has a demo ever helped any developer? I'm curious.

'Helped' is a quite loose definition, don't you think? It can be helpful in many ways. Depends on what you expect by helped?

There are a few different demo types, I'd say. A press demo for example gets you press coverage, a publisher tech-demo can get you a production deal.

A public demo is a tricky one. I've heard all kinds of opinions but to talk for myself, getting my public demo done helped me release some pressure from working in the dark. And helped me get all the small things like Menues and UI far enough to call it a game. You know, getting all the small things done and help shape your project more towards a finished game.

It used to be the only way to get the word out too, back in the days. If shareware rings a bell? As new developer it is also a good proof that you can deliver a product.

In my opinion 'Free to Play' could be seen as a kind of evolved 'demo' too.

Hope that helps.

Heya! Nice to see you here! I would share links but my target audience is way different I guess. So that would not work out to well, but I like the idea and I was thinking about doing some general roundup soon of the peeps that are in this group... maybe that helps.

And have you considered online advertising yet? If you want fast numbers and selection of audience...