A game as a tutorial for Blender: "Blender Start Here" is designed to make it easier to get started
It's not everyday that you have your own game to learn how to use application software. An indie studio is now developing a game that should make it easier for you to take your first steps in the 3D programme Blender.
Not easy at the beginning: getting started with Blender
A game as a tutorial for a software
In different levels you will also learn how to edit 3D objects, how to manage scenes and their objects and how to create a rendering. Rendering means that your computer also calculates shadows and light in the scene and creates a finished image or video.
The game is being developed independently of the Blender Foundation, which continues to develop Blender. However, the development studio is working with a number of Blender mentors who offer instructions and inspiration on the website cgcookie.com. You can find in-game trading cards of these mentors.
My impression of the demo
In the demo of "Blender Start Here", the game still seems immature. For example, the controls do not work properly in one level. There is also not much to see in the demo. I was able to complete two camera control levels.
The open map is simple and functional. A funny detail is that your pigeon automatically gets a swimming ring when it crosses a body of water. Another time, the pigeon gets a colourful donut around its neck. The dialogues also look lovely.
By the way, it is not necessary to have Blender open alongside the game - but it makes sense. This way, you can try out what you have learnt in the game in the real programme.
At the moment, the learning levels of "Blender Start Here" focus on the controls and dialogues for the straightforward story. In my opinion, it would be necessary to go into more detail about Blender and why this level is necessary and what exactly I see now. The game should also convey a bit more Blender vocabulary.
"Blender Start Here" is not particularly interesting as a game because of its gameplay or the story with the pigeon. But for those who are fundamentally interested in getting started with 3D programmes but are afraid to look for tutorial videos, "Blender Start Here" could be interesting. <p
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