MakeCode and the other Scratch-based visual coding systems I included make for a good way to get the basics in a way that isn’t tied exclusively to any platform or product.
Having python to use once you start hitting the limits of visual coding gives you those properly transferable skills without being tied to Roblox and its extremely abusive practices.
This whole ecosystem is much more approachable than just slinging random Lua scripts.
Yes my kids have done makecode and scratch. But getting a 3d model moving that can be played by others provides a motivation that makecode and scratch don’t offer.
As to abuse, every platform takes a cut of profits. If you make a game for free on Roblox there’s no profit and therefore no money lost. That’s nicer than the Apple model where you have to buy Apple products and pay a yearly Apple license for the privilege of giving Apple 30%.
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My goal is just to have a community where people can go and see what new game news is out for the day and comment on it.
MakeCode and the other Scratch-based visual coding systems I included make for a good way to get the basics in a way that isn’t tied exclusively to any platform or product.
Having python to use once you start hitting the limits of visual coding gives you those properly transferable skills without being tied to Roblox and its extremely abusive practices.
This whole ecosystem is much more approachable than just slinging random Lua scripts.
Yes my kids have done makecode and scratch. But getting a 3d model moving that can be played by others provides a motivation that makecode and scratch don’t offer.
As to abuse, every platform takes a cut of profits. If you make a game for free on Roblox there’s no profit and therefore no money lost. That’s nicer than the Apple model where you have to buy Apple products and pay a yearly Apple license for the privilege of giving Apple 30%.