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Gameplay en videojuegos

Enric Martí Gòdia and Jordi Arnal Montoya

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¿Cómo se estructura y funciona un programa de videojuego? Es lo que comúnmente se conoce como 'gameplay', y que constituirá nuestro núcleo de estudio en este curso. Su análisis detallado nos permitirá comprender su importancia, y qué funcionalidades debe tener. Analizaremos también la interface gráfica del usuario (GUI), que finalmente condiciona el hecho de que el jugador pueda interaccionar correctamente con el videojuego. Para definir y comprender mejor los conceptos se usan ejemplos y referentes de videojuegos de la industria.

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En breve el curso dispondrá de subtítulos en inglés.

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How does a video game program work and structure? We call this gameplay, and it will be the main point on this course. Its detailed analysis will allow us to understand its importance and what functions it has to have. We will also analyze the Graphics User Interface -GUI- that finally conditions the player's correct interaction with the game. To properly define and understand the concepts we will use examples and referents on the video game's industry.

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INTRODUCCIÓN A UNITY. TERRENO, CÁMARA Y CONTROL

¿Te has preguntado qué funcionalidades básicas presenta el motor de videojuegos Unity 3D? En este módulo verás cuáles son estas funcionalidades. Para ello crearemos un terreno mediante el editor de terrenos. Asimismo, completaremos el módulo implementando un pequeño control de personaje y cámara con el que movernos por el escenario.

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Establishes the foundation for understanding, creating, and structuring video games

Provides hands-on, practical experience in game development using Unity 3D

Develops skills in implementing GUI, physics, enemies, and gameplay mechanics

Offers a comprehensive overview of the game development process

Taught by experienced professionals who wield industrial experience in video game development

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Introducción práctica al gameplay en unity

De acuerdo con los estudiantes, este curso ofrece una buena introducción (positive) a los conceptos básicos del gameplay (neutral) en videojuegos utilizando Unity (neutral). Muchos learners destacan su enfoque práctico (positive) y la estructura paso a paso (positive) que facilita el aprendizaje para principiantes absolutos (positive). Sin embargo, algunos señalan que el contenido puede ser demasiado básico (warning) para quienes ya tienen alguna experiencia y que la versión de Unity utilizada podría estar desactualizada (warning). A pesar de estas advertencias, la mayoría considera que es un punto de partida sólido y útil (positive) para entender cómo funcionan los juegos por dentro.

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"El temario está bien estructurado y se cubren todos los puntos prometidos."

"Desde el terreno hasta el boss, el curso te lleva de la mano por los elementos básicos."

"Las explicaciones sobre Animator Controller y física fueron claras dentro del nivel del curso."

Aprender haciendo con ejemplos.

"Lo que más me gustó es que es muy práctico, sigues los pasos y ves resultados."

"Los ejemplos y la creación de la pequeña demo son muy ilustrativos."

"La parte de implementar el control de personaje y los items fue muy útil y práctica."

"Agradezco el enfoque hands-on para entender los conceptos de gameplay."

Excelente punto de partida para novatos.

"Es un curso excelente para principiantes, explica los conceptos básicos muy bien..."

"Perfecto para iniciarse en Unity y entender cómo funciona el gameplay de un juego simple."

"Si no sabes nada de Unity, este curso te da una base muy clara."

"Me ayudó a dar mis primeros pasos en el desarrollo de videojuegos con Unity."

La versión de Unity podría ser antigua.

"El curso usa una versión de Unity que no es la más reciente, algunas cosas cambiaron."

"Tuve que buscar tutoriales aparte para adaptar algunos pasos a la versión actual de Unity."

"Sería muy útil que se actualizara el contenido a una versión más moderna del motor."

No profundiza en temas avanzados.

"El curso se queda muy en la superficie, esperaba algo más de profundidad en ciertos temas."

"Si ya tienes algo de experiencia en Unity, te parecerá demasiado básico y repetitivo."

"Cubre lo esencial pero no esperes convertirte en un experto."

"Me sirvió para refrescar lo básico, pero no aprendí técnicas avanzadas."

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Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Gameplay en videojuegos with these activities:

Review Unity Editor Basics

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Brush up on the Unity Editor's user interface and core functionality to enhance your understanding of the course materials.

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Navigate the Unity Editor interface, including the Scene, Game, and Hierarchy views.
Create and modify basic game objects, such as cubes, spheres, and cameras.
Import and manage assets, such as textures, models, and sounds.

Practice basic coding exercises

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Reinforce your understanding of basic coding concepts by solving practice problems.

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Identify a resource for practice problems.
Choose a problem that you find challenging but achievable.
Solve the problem on your own.
Review your solution and compare it to the provided sample solution.

Follow tutorials on specific Unity features

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Expand your knowledge of Unity by following guided tutorials that demonstrate specific features.

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Search for tutorials on a specific Unity feature that you want to learn.
Watch the tutorial and take notes.
Implement the feature in your own project.

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Solve Coding Challenges

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Strengthen your programming skills by practicing coding challenges related to Unity game development.

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Solve coding problems on websites like LeetCode or HackerRank.
Create your own coding challenges to test your understanding of Unity concepts.

Create a simple game prototype

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Apply your understanding of Unity by creating a simple game prototype.

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Brainstorm and design your game.
Create the game environment and characters in Unity.
Implement basic gameplay mechanics.
Test and iterate on your game.

Design and Implement a Simple Game Mechanic

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Enhance your understanding of gameplay mechanics by designing and implementing a simple game mechanic in Unity.

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Brainstorm and sketch out a game mechanic that aligns with the course concepts.
Translate your game mechanic into Unity code using C# scripting.
Test and iterate on your game mechanic to improve its functionality and user experience.

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Deepen your understanding of Unity's architecture and best practices by contributing to open source projects.

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Identify open source Unity projects on platforms like GitHub that align with your interests.
Contribute code, documentation, or bug fixes to these projects, following their contribution guidelines.

Develop a Unity Game Demo

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Showcase your learning by developing a Unity game demo that demonstrates your skills in gameplay programming, level design, and user interface.

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Plan and design the gameplay, levels, and user interface for your game demo.
Implement your game mechanics and level designs using C# scripting and Unity's tools.
Polish your game demo by adding graphics, sound effects, and a user-friendly interface.

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Video Game Designer

Video Game Designers use their knowledge to create the visual appearance and gameplay of video games. This course from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona provides an introduction to Unity and teaches the gameplay structure of video games. Through this course, learners will develop the skills needed to bring their video game designs to life.

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Video Game Programmer

Video Game Programmers write code to create video games. This course from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona provides an introduction to Unity and teaches the gameplay structure of video games. These skills are essential to any aspiring Video Game Programmer who wants to succeed in the field.

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Game Tester

Video Game Testers ensure that video games are free of bugs and glitches before they are released to the public. This course from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona provides an introduction to Unity and teaches the gameplay structure of video games. These skills are essential to any aspiring Game Tester.

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Game Developer

Video Game Developers use their skills to develop and create video games. This course from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona provides an introduction to Unity and teaches the gameplay structure of video games. This course may be helpful for those interested in a career as a Game Developer.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop and test software. This course from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona is an introduction to Unity and teaches the gameplay structure of video games. It may be helpful for those interested in a career as a Software Engineer.

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User Experience Designer

User Experience Designers create products that are easy and enjoyable to use. This course from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona provides an introduction to Unity and teaches the gameplay structure of video games. This may be helpful for those interested in a career as a User Experience Designer.

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Game Designer

Video Game Designers use their knowledge to create the visual appearance and gameplay of video games. This course from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona provides an introduction to Unity and teaches the gameplay structure of video games. This course may be helpful for those interested in a career as a Game Designer.

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Project Manager

Project Managers plan, organize, and execute projects. This course from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona is an introduction to Unity and teaches the gameplay structure of video games. It may be helpful for those interested in a career as a Project Manager.

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Technical Artist

Technical Artists create the art assets used in video games. This course from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona is an introduction to Unity and teaches the gameplay structure of video games. This may be helpful for those interested in a career as a Technical Artist.

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Game Writer

Game Writers write the story and dialogue for video games. This course from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona is an introduction to Unity and teaches the gameplay structure of video games. It may be helpful for those interested in a career as a Game Writer.

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Game Producer

Game Producers oversee the development and production of video games. This course from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona is an introduction to Unity and teaches the gameplay structure of video games. It may be helpful for those interested in a career as a Game Producer.

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QA Tester

QA Testers test and evaluate software and video games to ensure that they meet quality standards. This course from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona provides an introduction to Unity and teaches the gameplay structure of video games. These skills are essential to any aspiring QA Tester.

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Software Architect

Software Architects design and develop software systems. This course from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona is an introduction to Unity and teaches the gameplay structure of video games. It may be helpful for those interested in a career as a Software Architect.

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Computer Scientist

Computer Scientists research and develop new computer technologies. This course from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona is an introduction to Unity and teaches the gameplay structure of video games. It may be helpful for those interested in a career as a Computer Scientist.

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Data Scientist

Data Scientists collect, analyze, and interpret data. This course from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona is an introduction to Unity and teaches the gameplay structure of video games. It may be helpful for those interested in a career as a Data Scientist.

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Este libro proporciona una guía práctica para el diseño de videojuegos. Cubre todo el proceso de desarrollo del juego, desde la ideación hasta el lanzamiento. Es un recurso invaluable para cualquier persona que quiera aprender sobre el diseño de videojuegos.

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