Ue4 Gamedesign

Level Editor - Part 1 Preview 11:20

In this video we'll begin by taking an overview of Unreal Engine 4's Level Editor.  This is where you'll be spending much of your time while making your gaming projects!

Level Editor - Part 2 Preview 10:11

This video is a continuation of "Part 1."  We'll complete our discussion of the Level Editor here.

Content Browser - Part 1 Preview 09:50

In this video we'll learn about the Content Browser.  This is where you can access all the content (meshes, sound effects, particle effects, etc.) you'll use to build a project.

Content Browser - Part 2 Preview 06:30

This video is a continuation of "Part 1."  We'll complete our discussion of the Content Browser here. 

Viewport Navigation - Mouse Preview 03:20

In this video we'll be exploring how to navigate through your game world using mouse inputs.

Viewport Navigation - Keyboard Preview 02:58

In this video you'll learn how to navigate through your game world using some keyboard inputs.

Viewport Navigation - Maya Preview 03:12

In this video you'll learn how to navigate around an object in your game world using "Maya" style controls.

Orthographic Views Preview 08:36

In this video you'll learn about the different Orthographic Views available to you.  These views are excellent to use when pinpoint object placement is desired or wanting to measure the distance between things. 

View Modes / Show Flags Preview 06:06

In this video you'll learn about a few of the different View Modes available in each view port as well as other things you can turn on or off (such as viewing collision in your game or the world grid). 

Placing Actors Preview 05:22

In this video we'll discuss how to place actors in your level. 

Moving Actors Preview 05:35

In this video we'll discuss how to move actors in your level. 

Rotating Actors Preview 03:34

In this video we'll discuss how to rotate actors in your level. 

Scaling Actors Preview 03:13

In this video we'll discuss how to scale actors in your level. 

Game Design Overview Preview 06:50

In this video we'll take a quick look at what the overall design of our game will be.  This discussion will include Play Mechanics, Level Hazards, Game Objectives, Game Rules, and an overview of our Map Design. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Create a Basic Game Design Document 

Player Metrics #1 Preview 03:39

In this video we'll discuss what Player Metrics are and why a designer should edit these BEFORE starting to build out a level. 

Player Metrics #2 Preview 11:23

In this video we'll dive into Unreal Engine 4 and modify a few Player and Projectile Metrics. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Edit Player Metrics

• Edit Projectile Metrics 

Geometry Overview Preview 05:03

In this video we'll talk about what "Geometry" is in Unreal Engine 4 and what it's used for. 

Additive & Subtractive Brushes Preview 05:50

In this video we'll talk about how Additive & Subtractive Brushes are accessed and interact with one another. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Add Geometry

• Subtract Geometry

• Change Geometry Ordering 

Geometry Brush Settings Preview 10:01

In this video we'll explore the different settings available for each of the default geometric brush types available in Unreal Engine 4. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Edit Brush Specific Settings   

Geometry Editing Preview 10:27

In this video we'll talk about the numerous ways we can edit geometric brushes in Geometry Edit Mode.   

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Move a Geometric Face, Line or Vertex

• Extrude Faces

• Split Lines

• Weld Vertices

• Delete & Create Faces

• Lathe   

Building to the Grid Preview 08:13

In this video we'll discuss what the "Grid" is in UE4 and how to use it as a guide for placing and moving actors.   

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Show / Hide the Grid

• Turn Grid Snap Settings On / Off

• Set Grid Snap Settings

• Use the Measure Tool

• Change an Actor Pivot Point

• Snap an Actor to the Grid via Hotkey (Ctrl + End)   

Building Efficiency Tips Preview 07:37

In this video we'll explore various building efficiency tips and tricks. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Duplicate Objects

• Select Multiple Objects

• Group / Ungroup Objects

• Attach / Detach Objects

Level Layout #1 Preview 13:10

In this video we'll begin to Graybox our level!  We'll start by taking a look at our map design and getting the floor slabs in place first. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Use Geometry to Graybox a Level   

Level Layout #2 Preview 10:09

This video picks up where we left off in Level Layout #1.  Here, we'll finish laying out the floor slabs to give us a sense as to how big our level is and how rapidly our player can move through it from beginning to end. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Use Geometry to Graybox a Level   

Level Layout #3 Preview 05:26

In this video we'll use Geometry to build out the "sides" of our Graybox level.  These large boxes will represent building structures. 

Level Layout #4 Preview 10:16

In this video we'll place some placeholder assets around our level to represent where we'd like to place things like pickups, hazards, interactive doors, and moving platforms in our level.  Additionally, we'll show off what Blocking Volume and a Kill Z Volume can do for you. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Place / Use a Blocking Volume

• Place / Use a Kill Z Volume 

Import Marketplace Assets Preview 03:41

In this video we'll cover where to locate (free!) assets in the Marketplace and how to add them to your project. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Add Marketplace Assets to a Project 

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Asset Pack:  Soul City 

Materials Preview 15:35

In this video we'll talk about how to work with Materials when dressing your level. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Edit Material Settings on Geometry

• Make a 2-Sided Material 

Static Meshes Preview 09:32

In this video we'll talk about how to work with Static Meshes when dressing your level.   

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Open the Static Mesh Editor

• Edit a Static Mesh's Collision Shape

• Edit a Static Mesh's Collision Responses

• Set a Static Mesh to Simulate Physics   

Particles Preview 06:28

In this video we'll talk about how to work with Particles when dressing your level.   

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Scale a Particle

• Set a Particle's Custom Time Dilation

• Attach a Particle to another Actor

• Toggle Translucent Selection On / Off 

Sounds Preview 08:48

In this video we'll talk about how to work with Sounds when dressing your level.   

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Import a Sound File

• Add Ambient Sound Actors

• Edit Basic Sound Properties

• Attach an Ambient Sound to another Actor

• Set Ambient Sound to Auto Activate (or not) 

Lighting Preview 14:54

In this video we'll talk about how to work with Lights when dressing your level.   

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Add Point, Spot, Rect, Directional, and Sky Lights

• Edit Basic Light Properties

• Build Lighting

• Place a Lightmass Importance Volume 

Day / Night Scenes Preview 04:09

In this video we'll talk about the Sky Sphere Blueprint and how it can interact with our Directional Light Actor to create scenes with differing times of day. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Create a Night (or Day Time!) scene 

Blueprint Overview Preview 06:36

In this video we'll discuss what Blueprints are, the different Blueprint Types, and take a quick look at the Blueprint Editor. 

BP Construction - Moving Platform Preview 04:53

In this video we'll create an Actor Blueprint and add all the necessary Components for a Moving Platform. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• How to Create an Actor Blueprint

• How to Add / Edit Blueprint Components 

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Blueprint: BP_MovingPlatform 

BP Construction - Door Preview 07:18

In this video we'll create an Actor Blueprint and add all the necessary Components for an interactive Door. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• How to Create an Actor Blueprint

• How to Add / Edit Blueprint Components 

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Blueprint: BP_Door 

BP Construction - Steam Jet Preview 07:57

In this video we'll create an Actor Blueprint and add all the necessary Components for a Steam Jet hazard. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• How to Create an Actor Blueprint

• How to Add / Edit Blueprint Components 

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Blueprint: BP_Steam_Jet 

BP Construction - Fan Preview 09:07

In this video we'll create an Actor Blueprint and add all the necessary Components for a Fan hazard. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• How to Create an Actor Blueprint

• How to Add / Edit Blueprint Components 

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Blueprint: BP_Fan

BP Construction - Health Pickup Preview 06:42

In this video we'll create an Actor Blueprint and add all the necessary Components for a Health Pickup. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• How to Create an Actor Blueprint

• How to Add / Edit Blueprint Components 

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Blueprint: BP_Health_Pickup

BP Construction - Parent Target Preview 09:57

In this video we'll create an Actor Blueprint and add all the necessary Components for a shootable Target.  All other targets will be derived (become children of) this Blueprint. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• How to Create an Actor Blueprint

• How to Add / Edit Blueprint Components 

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Blueprint: BP_Target_Parent 

BP Construction - Point Targets Preview 08:25

In this video we'll create Children and Sibling Blueprints that derive from our Parent Target Blueprint.  Our Point Target Blueprints will come in different sizes and award differing amounts of points when shot.   

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• How to Create a Child Blueprint

• How to Create Sibling Blueprints

• How to Edit Blueprint Components   

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Blueprint: BP_Target_100

• Blueprint:  BP_Target_500

• Blueprint: BP_Target_1000 

BP Construction - Special Targets Preview 04:29

In this video we'll create some Sibling Blueprints that, when hit, result in special bonuses (either more time or a temporary speed boost).   

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• How to Create Sibling Blueprints

• How to Edit Blueprint Components 

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Blueprint: BP_Target_+Speed

• Blueprint: BP_Target_+Time 

BP Construction - Target Spawner Preview 07:48

In this video we'll create a special type of Blueprint capable of spawning X number fof targets for X amount of seconds when a player overlaps a Trigger Volume. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• How to Create Sibling Blueprints

• How to Edit Blueprint Components 

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Blueprint: BP_Target_SetSpawner 

BP Construction - Level Complete Preview 04:21

In this video we'll create a Blueprint used to detect when a player has reached the end of a level. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• How to Create Sibling Blueprints

• How to Edit Blueprint Components 

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Blueprint: BP_LevelComplete 

Scripting Overview Preview 08:00

In this video we'll talk about what Blueprint Scripting is and how it works. 

Events Preview 06:59

In this video we'll discuss what Events are and how they're using in scripting. 

Functions Preview 10:42

In this video we'll discuss what Functions are, give some example uses, and even show how to create them. 

Variables - Part 1 Preview 11:03

In this video we'll talk about what Variables are, how they are used, and why they are important.  We will be making heavy use of variables in this project!  This is an important lesson to understand. 

Variables - Part 2 Preview 10:25

In this continuation video we'll cover many essential concepts involving Variables. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Set Variables

• Categorize Variables

• Organize Variables

• Make a Variable Publicly Editable

• Specify a Private Variable

• Delete a Variable

• Rename a Variable

• Change a Variable Type   

Flow Control Preview 14:39

In this video we'll talk about what "Flow Control" nodes are in Blueprint Scripting and how they can be utilized in making games. 

BP Scripting - Moving Platform Preview 16:58

In this video we'll add Variables and create script needed to make a moving platform. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Create Variables

• Create a Timeline

• Write Blueprint Script 

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Variable (Vector): StartLocale

• Variable (Vector): EndLocale   

BP Scripting - Door Preview 17:08

In this video we'll add Variables and create the Script needed to make an interactive Door. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Create Variables

• Create a Timeline

• Write Blueprint Script 

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Variable (Bool): CanOpenDoor?

• Variable (Bool): HasDoorBeenOpened?     

BP Scripting - Character Health Preview 13:49

In this video we'll add Variables, make a Function, and create the Script needed to make a Health Pickup. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Create Variables

• Create a Function 

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Variable (Float): HealthMax

• Variable (Float):  HealthCurrent

• Variable (Float):  Health% 

• Function: UpdateHealth     

BP Scripting - Steam Jet Preview 06:56

In this video we'll add a Variable and create the Script needed to make a Steam Jet hazard. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Create a Variable

• Create Blueprint Script 

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Variable (Float): PlayerHeathToSubtract 

BP Scripting - Fan Preview 08:24

In this video we'll add Variables and create the Script needed to make a spinning Fan hazard. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Create a Variable

• Create Blueprint Script 

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Variable (Float): PlayerHeathToSubtract

• Variable (Rotator): RotationRate 

BP Scripting - Health Pickup Preview 06:22

In this video we'll add Variables and create the Script needed to make a spinning Fan hazard. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Create a Variable

• Create Blueprint Script 

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Variable (Float): PlayerHeathToSubtract

• Variable (Rotator): RotationRate 

BP Scripting - Parent Target #1 Preview 05:47

In this video we'll add Variables and create a Script for a shootable Target.  All other targets will be derived (become children of) this Blueprint. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Create Variables

• Create Blueprint Script   

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Variable (Integer):  Points

• Variable (Float):  Lifetime

• Variable (Bool): IsStandAloneTarget? 

BP Scripting - Parent Target #2 Preview 15:58

In this video we'll continue where we left off in the previous video.  This one involves creating the Script for the spawning of a single target when our player overlaps a trigger volume. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Create a Timeline

• Create Blueprint Script   

  
  

BP Scripting - Parent Target #3 Preview 10:12

In this video we'll continue to create the Script needed for our shootable Targets.  Specifically we'll create Script to spawn a target (if part of a set spawner) and also destroy the target (when shot). 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Create Blueprint Script   

BP Scripting - +Speed Target Preview 17:29

In this video we'll add a Variable and create the Script needed to give our First Person Character a speed boost if they shoot a "Speed Boost" Target. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Create a Variable

• Create a Custom Event

• Create Blueprint Script    

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Variable (Float):  SpeedBoostAdditive 

• Custom Event:  Speed Boost   

BP Scripting - Target Spawner #1 Preview 15:38

In this video we'll add the Variables and create the Script needed to spawn "X" number of targets when our First Person Character overlaps this Blueprint! 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Create Instance Editable Variables

• Create Blueprint Script 

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Variable (Float): Target_01_Delay

• Variable (Float):  Target_02_Delay

• Variable (Float): Target_03_Delay

• Variable (Float):  Target_04_Delay

• Variable (Float): Target_05_Delay 

• Variable (Actor Class): Target_01

• Variable (Actor Class):  Target_02

• Variable (Actor Class):  Target_03

• Variable (Actor Class): Target_04

• Variable (Actor Class): Target_05 

BP Scripting - Target Spawner #2 Preview 05:22

This video is a continuation of part 1.  In this one we'll experiment with what our Target Spawner can do and recap how it all works. 

Widget Blueprint Overview Preview 14:47

In this video we'll discuss what a Widget Blueprint is, what it's used for and give an overview of how they're constructed. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Create a Widget Blueprint

• Navigate the Widget Blueprint Interface 

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Widget Blueprint:  WBP_Overview 

Layout - HUD Preview 16:30

In this video we'll create a Widget Blueprint to display our in-game HUD information.  It'll include score, a timer, and a health meter.

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Create a Widget Blueprint

• Layout an In-Game HUD 

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Widget Blueprint:  WBP_HUD 

Layout - Start Menu Preview 12:32

In this video we'll create a Widget Blueprint for an interactive Start Menu.  From it, we'll be able to select a level and launch the game. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Create a Widget Blueprint

• Layout an Interactive Start Menu 

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Widget Blueprint:  WBP_StartMenu 

Layout - Level Complete Menu Preview 16:35

In this video we'll create a Widget Blueprint for an interactive Level Complete Menu.  From it, we'll be able to quit or restart the game. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Create a Widget Blueprint

• Layout an Interactive Level Complete Menu 

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Widget Blueprint:  WBP_LevelCompleteMenu   

Layout - Game Over Menu Preview 02:15

In this video we'll create a Widget Blueprint for an interactive Game Over Menu.  From it, we'll be able to quit or restart the game. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Duplicate & Edit a Widget Blueprint   

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Widget Blueprint:  WBP_GameOverMenu    

Layout - Pause Menu Preview 02:08

In this video we'll create a Widget Blueprint for an interactive Pause Menu.  From it, we'll be able to quit, restart, or resume the game. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Duplicate & Edit a Widget Blueprint   

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Widget Blueprint:  WBP_PauseMenu 

Framework Blueprints Preview 04:58

In this video we'll talk about some special blueprints present in all projects in Unreal Engine 4 known as Framework Blueprints.  These blueprints are utilized to determine things like what rules our game will have, which character we'll use, etc. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Locate Framework Blueprints in the Project Settings

Start Menu Preview 12:05

In this video we'll create a Start Menu Level with its own Game Mode Blueprint.  In doing so, we can present our WBP_StartMenu in proper UE4 fashion and launch a level. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Create a New Level

• Create a Game Mode Blueprint

• Set an Editor Startup Default Map

• Write Blueprint Script 

  
  

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Level:  StartMenu

• Game Mode Blueprint:  BP_GameMode_StartMenu 

Game HUD Preview 06:01

In this video we'll create our project's primary Game Mode Blueprint.  Inside of it, we'll write script to make our WBP_HUD appear on screen! 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Create a Game Mode Blueprint

• Set a Project's Game Mode Blueprint

• Write Blueprint Script 

  
  

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Game Mode Blueprint: BP_GameMode_Gameplay 

HUD Bindings Preview 10:57

In this video we'll add the Variables and Functions necessary to bind our HUD widgets to relevant data such as as score, health, and time. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Create Variables

• Create Functions

• Bind Functions to Widgets 

  
  

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Variable (Integer): GamePoints

• Variable (Integer):  GameTimeLimit 

• Function:  GetScore

• Function: GetHealth

• Function:  GetTimeLimit   

Game Music Preview 04:28

In this video we'll add an Audio Component inside of BP_GameMode_Gameplay and then write script in order to play music at the start of our game. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Add a Blueprint Component

• Write Blueprint Script 

  
  

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Blueprint Component (Audio):  Music_Game 

Game Score Preview 08:24

In this video we'll be adding a Function into BP_GameMode_Gameplay to add points to our score when called.  We'll then write a small bit of script to call this function inside of BP_Target_Parent whenever a target is destroyed. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Create a Function   

  
  

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Function:  Add Points 

Game Instance Blueprint Preview 05:33

In this video we'll create a Game Instance Blueprint.  This type of blueprint persists across an entire game session and won't reset the values of any variables it contains.  Thus, it's an ideal choice for us to store information regarding what level we've selected to play. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Create a Game Instance Blueprint

• Create an Enumeration

• Create a Variable

• Set a Game Instance Blueprint in the Project Settings 

  
  

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Game Instance Blueprint:  BP_GameInstance

• Enumeration:  E_LevelSelected

• Variable (Enum):  LevelSelected 

Game Timer #1 Preview 10:37

In this video we'll create some Variables and add some script to make it so that our time limit displayed in game is accurate to whichever level the user has selected. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Create Variables

• Write Blueprint Script   

  
  

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Variable (Integer): Level_01_TimeLimit

• Variable (Integer): Level_02_TimeLimit

• Variable (Integer):  Level_03_TimeLimit 

Game Timer #2 Preview 05:08

In this video we'll create a Function and add more script in order have time decremented as we play. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Create a Function

• Promote a Variable

• Write Blueprint Script   

  
  

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Function: DecrementTimer

• Variable (Timer Handle): Timer 

BP Scripting - +Time Target Preview 06:30

With our timer functionality now in place, we'll now add functionality to our BP_Target_+Time targets so that they'll add time to our game timer when destroyed. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Create Variables

• Write Blueprint Script    

  
  

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Variable (Integer):  BonusTime 

Player Respawn Preview 17:59

In this video we'll create script to make our player respawn if they die from running out of health. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Create a Custom Event

• Communicate between Blueprints using an Event Dispatcher 

  
  

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Custom Event:  Respawn

• Custom Event:  OnDestroyed_Event_0 

Level Complete Menu #1 Preview 12:38

In this video we'll make our Level Complete Menu appear on the screen when a player has reached the designated area. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Add a Blueprint Component

• Create a Custom Event

• Write Blueprint Script      

  
  

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Blueprint Component (Audio):  Music_LevelComplete 

• Custom Event:  Level Complete 

Level Complete Menu #2 Preview 12:53

In this video we'll tally a final score on the Level Complete Menu and make the buttons interactive. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Create a Variable

• Bind Functions to Widgets

• Write Blueprint Script   

  
  

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Variable (Integer):  TimeRemainingMultiplier 

• Function:  GetTargetScore

• Function:  GetTimeRemainingScore

• Function:  GetFinalScore

  
  

   

Game Over Menu #1 Preview 06:35

In this video we'll make our Game Over Menu appear on the screen when a player has run out of time. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Add a Blueprint Component

• Create a Custom Event

• Create Blueprint Script   

  
  

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Blueprint Component (Audio):  Music_GameOver 

  
  

• Custom Event:  Game Over 

Game Over Menu #2 Preview 06:00

In this video we'll make our buttons interactive on the Game Over Menu. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Create Blueprint Script 

Pause Menu #1 Preview 14:18

In this video we'll create a Player Controller Blueprint and assign it to BP_GameMode_Gameplay.  Then, we'll add script to enable the user to pause and unpause the game. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Create a Player Controller

• Set a Player Controller Blueprint in the Game Mode Blueprint

• Create a Variable

• Write Blueprint Script 

  
  

ASSETS ADDED / CREATED...

• Player Controller Blueprint:  BP_PlayerController 

• Variable (Boolean): IsGamePaused? 

Pause Menu #2 Preview 07:43

In this video we'll make our buttons interactive on the Pause Menu. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Write Blueprint Script 

  
  

Making it Rain Preview 08:28

In this video we'll discuss a couple different methods of adding rain to your level. 

Customized Projectile Preview 09:22

In this video we'll customize our projectile to give it a different look, a different sound, and even a different feel (controller force feedback). 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Edit the Projectile Mesh

• Edit Projectile Properties

• Edit Blueprint Script 

Troubleshooting Preview 09:32

In this video we'll take a look at some issues that may arise as you build out your project and how to fix them.   

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Fix Common Issues

Project Postmortem Preview 10:40

In this video, we'll take a look at our completed game and determining what we did well and things we could have improved upon. 

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Honestly Evaluate a Completed Project 

Packaging a Project Preview 11:06

In this video we'll cover how to go about "packaging" a project so that you can share it with friends and family.

THIS LESSON TEACHES HOW TO...

• Package a Project on a Target Platform (Windows)