Alain SchooversUnity Fundamentals — What if? What Else?!What happens if the player is dead, what if your ammo has run out, what happens when we collect a powerup? All these scenarios can be set…4 min read·Apr 2, 2021----
Alain SchooversUnity Fundamentals — Instantiating & DestroyingWith the power to create you also get the responsibility of taking away, these are simple functions to use but can be difficult to master.3 min read·Mar 31, 2021----
Alain SchooversUnity Fundamentals — Pseudocode decyphering your thoughtsWhen you are writing code it can sometimes be hard to translate the ideas you have in your head directly into code. Luckily there is a…4 min read·Mar 30, 2021----
Alain SchooversUnity Fundamentals — Variables the core of every programIn the last series of articles, we created a Prototype of a simple shooter game where we used some of the most basic functionality to show…4 min read·Mar 29, 2021----
Alain SchooversUnity — Target PracticeGood day recruit today marks a new chapter in your training. You might know how to shoot but today you will learn to kill!4 min read·Mar 28, 2021----
Alain SchooversUnity — Block basic trainingGoodmorning recruit. I hope you had some time to rest, now let's get you squared away!3 min read·Mar 26, 2021----
Alain SchooversUnity — Setting the rulesCreating life comes with great responsibility, we have given our little square friend the power to move, run and even shoot.5 min read·Mar 25, 2021----
Alain SchooversUnity — Fight or FlightOne of the most basic responses to danger is Fight or Flight. So let's work on this first.4 min read·Mar 23, 2021----
Alain SchooversUnity — Taking controlLast time we talked about the concept of movement. It made the game feel more alive but it feels like something is still missing… Its…4 min read·Mar 22, 2021----
Alain SchooversUnity — Let's talk movementMovement is everywhere around us. Some things move with the wind, others with the waves and some things can even move themselves.3 min read·Mar 21, 2021----