6 Months Learning Unreal Engine - My Game Dev Journey

[@Gothicpolar]

Dude if this is all in 6 months.. you have an amazingly bright future ahead of you!

[@blockablockavr]

I agree

[@kpo1233]

He is lying. He had previous experience

[@KartelMichealPeek]

There is no way he could have done it in six months.He had the experience to do it.

[@Likita666]

​@@kpo1233literally the first 20 seconds of the video he said "I've been a software developer for a while" How short is your attention span lol

[@Ryan-ww7un]

Yes... he said he has software development experience. Once you've been developing software long enough, you recognize patterns more easily and have an easier time getting up and running in new tools and environments.

[@Tenchinu]

I cannot believe you learned, experimented, and implemented all of these different softwares in just 6 months... that's insane! the progress and speed are so good! double subscribe

[@omaryahia]

same ! wow that is incredible

[@Kharabish]

me 2 wow wow wow

[@rektmaster1749]

My god, this is a lot of dedication for both unreal and blender, I started blender recently but have been doing unreal for 2 years and I still can’t do half the things you’ve done

[@solomon-gumball]

To be fair, when making videos I have the luxury of only showcasing the things I DO know how to do. There's still many panels, tabs and radial menus I haven't even touched 😂. Anyway- thanks for your kind words!

[@douwe4254]

Pick a game you easily spend 1000+ hours on in a year. Then get bored and/or frustrated enough to quit and spend that time on an actual project. For me that game was Barotrauma, when I started to get deeper into their 'blueprint' engineering for submarines I felt frustrated enough with the limitations of the game (and it's lack of stability late-game), that I felt I could spend my time better doing something else. Then compare how impressed people are with my projects and creations within those games. And figure out how long it took you to go from not spending a minute of that game, to building complex things. Spend that same amount of time on a game-engine and surrounding tools. Spend as much time doing research to get the things that have to work to run properly. And in Barotrauma the difference between an in-game engineer and evolving into a submarine designer, was as easy for me as picking a moment where I could have spend 500+ hours designing my favorite submarine in a game that is going to drop performance and ruin a lot of my enjoyment, or... appreciate the logic learning of their blueprint system, and translate it into actual game design. You won't find more dedicated people, than most gamers. They just gotta find their niche and stick to it.

[@mi_game25]

@@solomon-gumball btw how older you?

[@centripetal6157]

@@mi_game25 Age doesn't matter when it comes to software development.

[@mouad609]

@@mi_game25 He sais he is a developer, this means he's already working

[@PythonArms]

inspiring video! i am starting my unreal journey for like the 3rd time now. when that gun came out of your cleaning robot I was in aw! Thank you!

[@LazyAlarm]

Amazing progress for just 6 months! I’m excited to see how far you go.

[@TheIronMason]

I NEED every playlist, tutorial, video, you have for minutes 3:37 - the end. This is everything ive been struggling to find resources for, for the last 3 years! 🥺

[@pranaypanda5146]

Unbelievable dedication. Great work. That part where you said that boredom is the enemy and doing something you really enjoy I think it is one of the main reason towards your progress.

[@dbeast270]

I just started my first game project on Unreal Engine and this video really motivates me to keep it going! I really like the way you tackled every stage of the development and how it came out so far. I can see the passion on your video and thank you for sharing your journey with us! You have a talent for it 🔥

[@ThiagoLaranjeiraZerooneBit]

dont stop plz, this keeps me going as well

[@solomon-gumball]

🤝

[@tdurante_]

These videos are a big inspiration for me as I continue on my own 3D design journey….can’t wait for the next one! Great job!

[@solomon-gumball]

Glad to be of service 🧑‍🔧

[@WasatchWind]

Great look back! I can't wait to see what you show off next!

[@RaekwonThomas-je4yb]

You inspired me man 😁 im working on my video game and seeing this video had me realize that instead of stressing out just have fun doing it and learn from your mistakes thank you Man 🙏

[@TalZerAviv.]

This was such an interesting and informative video! As a junior software developer, I completely related to all of the struggles you described in your video about motivation, the optimal way to do something etc, and I gotta say, you definitely hit the spot for me! Sharing my progress isn't something I thought about doing, but I can definitely see how it can build some positive pressure to get something done. The desire to make something the best you can at any given point can immensely hurt your workflow, and I face this with tutorial hell on a day to day basis. As soon as I feel like I'm not educated enough about a certain topic in my programming journey, I immediately go to the extreme and buy a whole course or watch an hour long video just on one small subject. Sometimes jumping in the water is the way to go, and by looking at your progress, I can see where I went wrong because you did such an amazing job. You deserve much more views on this video, such a well rounded approach. GL HF!

[@steve_rico]

This is really inspirational and your learning philosophy to avoid burnout is spot on. Stay interested, stay motivated. The assumption everyone is able to follow a linear learning track is very dated. Best of luck with the game, it's on my wishlist!

[@anytng999]

Huge respect on the progress you have made! Learning UE5 currently and this video sure helps a lot on how to tackle the problem of learning the engine.

[@ivelinivanov3414]

Bro, that is epic. Great job in just 6 months. You've even done multiplayer! You must have really put a lot of time and effort into this! Great job! Keep going!

[@JoonyTv]

6:05 ahahha yes, the illusive glove! keep making amazing videos :D i love watching these

[@lucazya5683]

hi! it's been a while since this video was posted...i watched the whole thing and was so excited to see the end result, so i ended up checking out the steam page, and oh goodness...it looks so amazing!!! in the video it already looked cool to me but you've upgraded and added a ton of stuff that just makes it look even better! i bet people'll love your game. great amazing job you did

[@TheRafaelAnimation]

This is incredible. Thank you for taking the time to share and for making such inspiring content. Congratulations on the fantastic effort !

[@Dreyko5893]

6 months? That's A LOT of progress, you're so dedicated. Keep it up!

[@JohnSmithhh]

That’s a lot of progress in just 6 months, congrats ! Hope your game will attract lot of people !

[@grimsniper]

I’m at the stage of considering to learn to use UE5 but at 40 it feels daunting as… cheers for the simple advice… “just do what interests you” and see where it goes is probably my best place to start! 🤙 good luck with your game bro!

[@losbopfos5637]

The amount of dedication is unreal! ( Pun intended ) Learning all this stuff in 6 months is crazy and you even didn't mentioned the amount of work, you put in your videos.

[@SAFEISH1for1]

I love the starting animation it’s amazingly clean!

[@Glorb1]

The progress is amazing and it’s been fun keeping up with the game.

[@brad8803]

Looks great. Very inspiring. Been dipping into unreal and blender as well. Love the look, love the dedication. Congrats on what you've made and learned so far!

[@T1duzz]

Heartwarming ending. Love to see you grow. Best to you.

[@Buraasen]

Amazing to see the progress Solomon! 🤩 The game is now added to my wishlist! 😎👍🏻

[@solomon-gumball]

Thanks Buraas 👊

[@lucbloom]

You should be super proud of what you’ve accomplished and keeping it up! Also reaching out for help when needed to get you over hurdles and unstuck. Wish listing now for when I eventually find friends who want to play with me locally ;-)

[@JingqiZhang-f9k]

so EPIC when you updated your own characters in game. Feels like I am gonna cry....

[@AmitGidwani-l9t]

Dude I found this video just when I needed it your a big inspiration to me!

[@JirehMont]

1:48 this is so true I feel it to my core. The only I improved in Blender is because I searched up what interested me instead of just watching beginner tutorials. Doing that really helped me improve at a much faster pace. I did hit a plateau with lighting which detailed all the momentum I had going though but I will get back into it for sure. 🦆

[@ayron419]

Immediate follow, great inspiration! I love using substance painter + blender workflow for textures. I'm extremely amateur but that workflow intrigued me enough when starting my gamedev journey to really hook me

[@Dines646]

holy moly all this in 6 months, your going far!!!

[@MeelsYT]

Great video bro I really appreciate the open and honest advice, Good luck with your game :3

[@danisob3633]

this is great

[@Cjoudan]

This is awesome, i hope to get to your skill level! Seems like you have great follow through on the game.

[@곰보선장-r6z]

You are so cool... I am also studying for Unreal Engine, and I am dreaming of growing as a client developer. 02:41 I'd like to know how to clean stains and how to check the percentage of areas cleaned. Can you tell me the related data (information, source)?

[@SaltySkip]

The physics look like they are going to be a lot of fun. I'm psyched!!

[@Munkybunky]

Thanks for the video as it has inspired me to try Unreal and have a go! Your game looks really professional already.

[@markcuevas9866]

I hope that this game gets more attention, it looks amazingly fun!

[@turingcode]

Epic progress man! Also the characters are かわいい🌝

[@MrTimothWind]

Excellent work !!!!

[@declan5184]

Awesome. Gives me a lot of motivation to pursue this cause I have almost the same story as you. Right down to making space on my SSD to install Unreal lmao. Subscribed.

[@loop8946]

This is absolutely awesome, glad I ran across your video and channel.

[@XdPixsel]

I absolutely love your content and mindset towards projects like this, I'd love for this game to possibly be console ported after all of the finishing touches have been made!

[@Yamagatabr]

From zero to this in 6 months?? dannng!!! Kudos!

[@Shodan-0101]

Hahaha lovid this video!! Awesome progress on the game! Congrats!!

[@devppatabox]

wow... really interested this video... thank you for share your experiences~ i want to try more

It looks awesome dude. Congrats.

[@cheatedjack5509]

I think you should add an ant character. They could have mini skies on their middle arms/legs, which they use while leaning in turn.

[@nicolaymydland1506]

Wow, amazing progress! Keep it up🔥

[@DualityAscend]

Amazing video. You not only have great learning skills but also amazing storytelling. I hope I can make a similar video in... 5.5 months 💪Cheers and gl in all your projects!

[@mrxXxkink]

Very cool, keep doing it 👍

[@cybercandyman]

Starting the adventure, and it's funny similar, very excited to learn and gain skills

[@b.delacroix7592]

I feel for you. I picked up UE for a work project and they wanted something fairly quick. October to December and I had a flight simulator. At least I didn't have to do the simulation part, just plugged in one we already had to drive the objects in the display. UE is one of those tools that has so much that it can be overwhelming if you try to take it all in at once.

[@alhusseinali]

Well done , keep the hard work 👏

[@Hippoman19]

Wow amazing progress! I’ve been wanting to learn unreal for a long time, these kinds of videos really give a ton of motivation!

[@FRACTALNERDZ]

game is on the wishlist amazing work dude

[@Ghost58202]

10:47 Head reveal😱!!

[@KellsTV97]

I wishlisted it!! Can't wait to make a video on it when it drops!

[@rigbyb]

Great video. I enjoyed seeing your game's progression and it gave me great motivation.

[@nicocoregames]

Is all of this accomplished within six months? Did you have any prior experience in game development? you're amazing!

[@camileet]

you're awesome!! got me motivated!

[@tinken7952]

Omg, this is amazing.

[@sunny99179]

im on 1month and half and i only have learned a lot and i love it! i tryed to make an game for about 3-5 years with no sucess due to don't learn the basics, now i hit the road of learn anything to make my game, im loving it even one day per week i get stressed and stop from time to time but i wont surrender, honestly UE5 is an amazing tool and has a lot of improvements, that video also inspired me but im a huge fan of unreal from very early, i think i couldnt go until that video,nanite is the ''must'' im also having a lot of issues on material export to unreal, after search much and see many videos on youtube i found that the best way to make material is: just export the texture if you hand paint it and setup everything on unreal, i also dedicated sometime learning some ''material'' stuff from unreal,there are some oficial videos that can help you on this from unreal guys. im still thinking about substance painter but there is an guy who did an cabin's video on unreal, he is PRO on these things about film making on blender and he says that unreal dont recognize everything you exported about material,so whats the best way to save time and avoid re-work than setup directly on unreal?? im loving to see your progress and its very very cool and fun as i can see.

[@solomon-gumball]

Awesome to hear. Glad you're getting over the hump and start to enjoy making a game in Unreal Engine. As far as materials go- Blender can only export very basic material setups so in a lot of cases you'll just end up recreating materials in Unreal from scratch. That's just kind of how it is at the moment 🤷. Learning the "Blender to Unreal" workflow is an art in itself I've found.

[@dannypritchett3565]

heck yeah dude this is sweet!

[@alexanderkartashov8776]

GJ man, keep on it!

[@_Cotton]

New solomon gumball upload!!

[@_Cotton]

Thank you KZbin for sending me the notification 8 hours late

[@ammoburgeryoutube]

looking great, bro!

[@veeneemaas]

Interesting 🥳👍🏼 let’s goooo!

[@shwehlaing5880]

Bro, you are gifted.

[@haverfc]

All that in only 6 months??????? That's amazing good work. I just downloaded UE5 today and found your video looking for a How To Get Started. Ill take your advice and learn a bit at a time. Also if you are ever looking for play testers who give solid feedback, I would love to test...

[@K3470N_]

I was more interested in knocking socks off sinks as a little spider.

[@TheExplorer2K]

You are going to blow up as a game dev I'm telling you

[@cweasegaming2692]

That cheap "mocap" idea is genius! I'll be using this

[@aporelly]

great work 👏

[@fernandorojo6311]

Awesome work. Thanks for sharing.

[@john9908]

That water game looks dope!!!

[@HallowzDev]

Wow this is incredible!

[@theredgoblin562]

Your self scrutiny at your level of skill is both inulting and inspiring lmao

[@gregory6099]

me experience with ue is literally the same, cool vid btw!

[@treeghost45]

love the new edeting style

[@TOKYEO]

Amazingly well put together script!

[@slandshark]

Thanks for sharing! What did you use for tracking progress/tasks? I've just started my journey into game dev and unreal 5 and decided that if I'm going to stay motivated then I need a place to document my progress/learning every day. For me that's a blog, so got a website going with wordpress. I also intend to use github projects to keep track of tasks. I figured that getting involved with social media would be a big motivator as well, so opened up a twitter and facebook account (might do instagram as well) and just keep uploading my progress everywhere. Helps with accountability as well. :) I think the key takeaways for me are ones you mentioned in the video. 1) Work on something that interests you. 2) If you get stuck, move on and come back to it later. Art is not at all my strong suit and am kind of afraid to even try using blender. For the moment I intend to rely on pre-made assets and also reaching out to friends/family who are artists.

[@REDbird5]

This is great 👍 I wish I could make progress for my stuff like you

[@marcinosgamedev]

would be a great addition to have the character selection be inside a warm cabin

[@cMonkX]

well done! Very inspiring story!

[@salomon_gutierrez]

Bruh, nice work. Great progress! I hope it keeps improving. : ) Perhaps your might like trying 3D Coat for modelling/sculpting/UVs/texturing. It behaves fantastically well with UE5. Cheers!

[@TurdyTree33]

Maybe you could add something like the blue shell in Mariokart, so you can hit the person in the lead. You could make the penguin fly to the person in the lead and attack him. Also you could do something like the ink, where you partially blind the other players, it could be called “blizzard” or something, and that’s exactly what it would be, a blizzard.

[@TheDario64]

BRO WAKE UP NEW SOLOMON GUMBALL VIDEO

[@Vienesko]

Dude i'm jealous... I always wanted to start this journey and started a few times...but i'm 32 and so much stuff is going on that I dond't find the time for all that. But there is a silver lining. I hope to get started once I sorted some thing out in my life. Thanks anyway for the inspiration and keep up the good work.

[@solomon-gumball]

Hey I'm 30 so I think you've still got plenty of time. It's definitely a time consuming thing tho so just get at it when you're ready! Thanks for the kind words.

[@lyomgames]

Amazing dude

[@essomatic]

I cant belive how good its looking

[@wellingtonribeiro847]

As a wannabe gamedev, all the progress you did in 6 months I would expect to do in 2 years, congratulations.

[@ChrisJaydenBeats]

This is next lvl

[@szymonjakub1]

Bro this is so cool

[@lvc1fer69]

Dude it’s awesome. Keep it up man. Btw, what laptop r u using for all these works?

[@arkemal]

Excellent job, well done! 2 questions: - why not using Perforce over Git? - why using Steam instead of Epic Games Store? Thanks

[@solomon-gumball]

1. Because I'm familiar with git already and I'm too lazy to learn perforce right now 2. Steam is just a much more popular store for indie games. Would absolutely give epic games store more thought if it had a larger market share

[@StaxKarratGang]

Wish I was this fast I’ve been at it for a year and haven’t gotten this much done ✅ thanks for the inspiration amigo