{"author_link":"\/users\/dsfan","author_name":"DSFAN","author_uid":"dsfan","comments":[],"epoch":1696199961,"event":"LD54","format":"md","ldjam_node_id":379016,"likes":12,"metadata":{"p_key":"202684","p_author":"DSFAN","p_authorkey":"1366844","p_urlkey":"436884","p_title":"My First Ludum Dare Game: A Journey of Learning","p_cat":"LDJam ","p_event":"LD54","p_time":"1696199961","p_likes":"12","p_comments":"0","p_status":"WAYBACK","us_key":"1366844","us_name":"DSFAN","us_username":"dsfan","event_start":"1695945600","event_key":"117","event_name":"Ludum Dare 54"},"node":{"_collation":{"body_sanitizer":"TextUtils::SanitizeHTML via existing importer","event":"LD54","removed_author":false},"_superparent":371459,"_trust":1,"author":366844,"body":"For those who missed the [first part](https:\/\/ldjam.com\/events\/ludum-dare\/54\/jurassic-escape\/how-i-took-the-leap-ld-with-zero-game-dev-experience-and-a-week-to-learn), I'm excited to share that I've successfully finished my very first Ludum Dare [game](https:\/\/ldjam.com\/events\/ludum-dare\/54\/jurassic-escape). It may be small and simple, but it's a big accomplishment for me!\n\n### A Leap into the Unknown\nI had zero previous experience in game development or game design. My journey into Ludum Dare events began when a friend, who is a game developer, introduced me to this fascinating world. Over time, he shared his LD games and popular entries, giving me a glimpse into the creative process. I became familiar with the tools people use to create these games, but I still had much to learn.\n\n### The Race Against Time\nJust 14 hours into the competition, I found myself troubleshooting my executable file, which was failing to run on other PCs (thank goodness for early checks). Simultaneously, I was racing to complete some planned tutorials. I had to figure out how to create a game menu and grasp the basics of pixel art. I had heard about Aseprite, so I decided to give it a shot.\n\n### From Zero to Hero\nMy experience was limited to completing a small RPG tutorial, which taught me how to create a 2D character moving in four directions and interacting with other elements like enemies and walls. With that knowledge, I embarked on my Ludum Dare journey.\n\nI didn't have a groundbreaking idea, but I was determined to create a game that could be enjoyed for a few minutes without feeling terrible or incomplete.\n\n### A Humble Beginning\nI may not have achieved all I had hoped for in my small game, but I'm proud that I took the leap and ventured into the world of game development. I learned a lot along the way and gained valuable insights into this creative process.\n\n### Gratitude to All\nI want to express my heartfelt thanks for the support and advice I received throughout this journey. It's just the beginning, and I can't wait to see where my newfound passion for game development takes me next. Stay tuned for more adventures!","comments":4,"comments-timestamp":"2023-10-04T03:25:02Z","created":"2023-10-01T22:11:09Z","files":[],"files-timestamp":0,"id":379016,"love":12,"love-timestamp":"2023-10-04T03:19:48Z","meta":[],"modified":"2023-10-04T03:25:02Z","name":"My First Ludum Dare Game: A Journey of Learning","node-timestamp":"2023-10-01T22:40:59Z","parent":372693,"parents":[1,5,9,371459,372693],"path":"\/events\/ludum-dare\/54\/jurassic-escape\/my-first-ludum-dare-game-a-journey-of-learning","published":"2023-10-01T22:39:21Z","scope":"public","slug":"my-first-ludum-dare-game-a-journey-of-learning","subsubtype":"","subtype":"","type":"post","version":1164347},"node_metadata":{"n_key":"379016","n_urlkey":"436884","n_parent":"372693","n_path":"\/events\/ludum-dare\/54\/jurassic-escape\/my-first-ludum-dare-game-a-journey-of-learning","n_slug":"my-first-ludum-dare-game-a-journ","n_type":"post","n_subtype":"","n_subsubtype":"","n_author":"366844","n_created":"1696198269","n_modified":"1696389902","n_version":"1164347","n_status":"WAYBACK"},"source_url":"https:\/\/ldjam.com\/events\/ludum-dare\/54\/jurassic-escape\/my-first-ludum-dare-game-a-journey-of-learning","text":"For those who missed the [first part](https:\/\/ldjam.com\/events\/ludum-dare\/54\/jurassic-escape\/how-i-took-the-leap-ld-with-zero-game-dev-experience-and-a-week-to-learn), I'm excited to share that I've successfully finished my very first Ludum Dare [game](https:\/\/ldjam.com\/events\/ludum-dare\/54\/jurassic-escape). It may be small and simple, but it's a big accomplishment for me!\n\n### A Leap into the Unknown\nI had zero previous experience in game development or game design. My journey into Ludum Dare events began when a friend, who is a game developer, introduced me to this fascinating world. Over time, he shared his LD games and popular entries, giving me a glimpse into the creative process. I became familiar with the tools people use to create these games, but I still had much to learn.\n\n### The Race Against Time\nJust 14 hours into the competition, I found myself troubleshooting my executable file, which was failing to run on other PCs (thank goodness for early checks). Simultaneously, I was racing to complete some planned tutorials. I had to figure out how to create a game menu and grasp the basics of pixel art. I had heard about Aseprite, so I decided to give it a shot.\n\n### From Zero to Hero\nMy experience was limited to completing a small RPG tutorial, which taught me how to create a 2D character moving in four directions and interacting with other elements like enemies and walls. With that knowledge, I embarked on my Ludum Dare journey.\n\nI didn't have a groundbreaking idea, but I was determined to create a game that could be enjoyed for a few minutes without feeling terrible or incomplete.\n\n### A Humble Beginning\nI may not have achieved all I had hoped for in my small game, but I'm proud that I took the leap and ventured into the world of game development. I learned a lot along the way and gained valuable insights into this creative process.\n\n### Gratitude to All\nI want to express my heartfelt thanks for the support and advice I received throughout this journey. It's just the beginning, and I can't wait to see where my newfound passion for game development takes me next. Stay tuned for more adventures!","title":"My First Ludum Dare Game: A Journey of Learning","wayback_source":[]}