I Just Switched From Gamesalad to Xcode And Have No Idea What I'm Doing

Grace252525Grace252525 Member Posts: 4
edited May 2013 in Miscellaneous
Gamesalad is apparently very easy. I just downloaded Xcode and have absolutely no idea what I'm doing! Can anyone give me some equivalents to Xcode from Gamesalad? Or at least tell me how to get started?

Thanks,
Grace252525

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  • BenMakesGamesBenMakesGames Posts: 85
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    http://thenewboston.org/watch.php?cat=33&number=1

    Here.
  • MSEagle2MSEagle2 Posts: 98
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    xCode is a whole different beast. I would suggest you first start doing some basic tutorials (just google for beginner xcode tutorials). If you don't know how to code you will definitely want to start with learning that first lol.
  • The_Gamesalad_GuruThe_Gamesalad_Guru Posts: 9,922
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    Yes you need to learn C++
  • ShakurShakur Posts: 43
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    Yes you need to learn C++
    Rather, Objective-C/Cocoa.

  • Team6LabsTeam6Labs Posts: 541
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    I right with you. I have started gradually learning some objective c so i can starrt making nongame apps. I recommend looking at the apple objective c tutorials, watching the stanford courses on itunes u, and getting an objective c book. Once you understand objective c, the rest of xcode becomes easier to understand.
  • The_Gamesalad_GuruThe_Gamesalad_Guru Posts: 9,922
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    I can extrapolate why he wants to learn Object C he wants control over his code and access to more features, that's a no brainer. I do know javascript as I use unity but I know nothing about C coding so I gave him what info I had you need to learn code to use Xcode and it's nothing at all like using GS. No offense Ben if you want to ask that question do it instead of lecturing us about how we decide to give out info on the forums. This attitude around here coming from particular people, it seems to trend to the youthful among us, is getting old. I think there is quite clearly a generation misunderstanding around here. Not trying to dis young people, it's just that life experience has a way of changing one's perspective on life. Having loved and lost, having tried and failed, having succeeded, having be betrayed, ripped off or taken advantage of, seeing the world for what it is through experience and learning to navigate the obstacles it presents changes you. We all want a utopian fantasy but it doesn't exists and those of us who are more experienced and have some or a lot of gray tend to give the real perspective and it's not always pretty. This prepares one for life. Being sheltered from reality sets one up for disappointment and discouragement. At least when you know what's coming you are ready to cope with it. Some of the younger folks may yet not understand what I just said but one day you'll look back and say huh that makes sense.
  • SolarPepperStudiosSolarPepperStudios Posts: 754
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    @FryingBaconStudios Amen. I'm only 15 but I agree 100% (even if it applies to me, which it probably does). Anyways back to the point: @Grace252525 I'm learning Xcode right now too and I will tell you, it will be a bumpy ride. My suggestion to get started: Try making a simple "Hello World" iPhone app and after that, try to get a button to open a webpage.

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  • jonmulcahyjonmulcahy Member, Sous Chef Posts: 10,408
    This is the best thread I've seen in awhile :)
  • BenMakesGamesBenMakesGames Member Posts: 85
    Sorry team, maybe rather than telling Grace252525 what to do we could give some explanations as to why they might want to learn C++/Objective-C/Cocoa, or asking why they might be interested in learning coding?
  • ShmirlyWhirlShmirlyWhirl Member Posts: 189
    Codeschool.com had a "Try iOS" course that teaches you the basics of app making, though you need to have a little programming knowledge prior.
  • ORBZORBZ Member Posts: 1,304
    Learn Cocos2D if you want to make games with XCode. It's a VERY steep learning curve. You will need to understand Objective-C programming language.
  • jamie_cjamie_c ImagineLabs.rocks Member, PRO Posts: 5,772
    xcode = programming

    gamesalad = drag n drop scripting

    not much that is equivalent...
  • SnapFireStudiosSnapFireStudios Member Posts: 1,603
    @Grace252525 - It is very difficult. Just look around for some tutorials, there are plenty. However, I can assure that there are limited connections with GameSalad :(
    - Thomas
  • SlickZeroSlickZero Houston, TexasMember, Sous Chef Posts: 2,870
    Gotta close this. Age requirements.
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