Is Corona SDK for me?

Getting Started Newbie Questions
#1

Greetings!

I was just wondering if Corona SDK is suitable for me. Currently I’m using Construct 2 to make games for android/ios but the performance of those game suffer from the fact that I need to use html5 wrappers like CocoonJS and IntelXDK. I have some limited experience in programming to understand the use of variables, loops, object classes but never put it to use so it doesn’t exactly sit in the back of my head to draw from if you know what I mean. I have tried some tutorials from Infinite Skills but the results I would get never was the same as shown in the tutorial however I believe that had something to do with that they were outdated with old graphics usage.

Would Corona be too big a leap for me? And also how far can I get with the starter in publishing games with ads, gameservices, facebook ect?

Any input would valueable :slight_smile:

Thanks

#2

Hello Anders.

Unlike some things like GameSalad, GameMaker and such, Corona SDK is definetly more programmer friendly.  While we have a instant refresh simulator where you can make your changes and see them fairly instantly.  You will spend a lot of time in a text editor working with variables, loops and such.

We do offer Corona Composer which is a visual tool that helps more visual people build things with Corona SDK.  But you’re still going to need to spend some time in code.  Corona SDK uses a language called Lua which is pretty easy to learn and isn’t burdened by a lot of language syntax.

Starter accounts can publish very creative and complelling apps.  What you will not be able to do is use in-app purcahses (requires Basic or Higher), Use some plugins (social sharing is one of the popular ones), access daily builds, some premium graphics features and so on, which requires a Pro subscription.   But you can use Ads, use GameCenter, etc. as a starter.

Getting started:  We offer our own tutorials (look under the Resources link for Corona University) to get you started.   Is it too big a leap?  I’m not sure I can really say yes or know.  But we’ve had a 14 year old have a hit and we’ve had a 70 year old with no programming experience pick it up.  

Rob

#3

Thanks for your reply. I just installed the starter so I’ll head over to Corona University and get started then :slight_smile: thanks again.

#4

it a big leap from construct 2 because corona is not the graphic drag and drop type of engine, but it is the easiest programming language you can find. 

I self taught Flash game programming and I think lua is as easy as flash, for newbie programmers its the best language to start with.

Best part of corona is the instant refresh simulator.

#5

Hi Anders,

I am a very big fan of Corona. I’ve programmed in Flash, Director, Flex, Unity and Corona and I have to say Corona is hands down the fastest, most flexible and fun to work in off all these. I have a background in graphic design, with no formal training in programming, but it works great for me and I’m proud to say that I’m doing some really powerful stuff right now.

Download starter and use the forum! People here are very friendly and helpful, and if you ask your questions the right way (meaning: ask help for specific issues, format your code well and describe your problem well) you can speed up your learning and coding tremendously!

#6

Hello Anders.

Unlike some things like GameSalad, GameMaker and such, Corona SDK is definetly more programmer friendly.  While we have a instant refresh simulator where you can make your changes and see them fairly instantly.  You will spend a lot of time in a text editor working with variables, loops and such.

We do offer Corona Composer which is a visual tool that helps more visual people build things with Corona SDK.  But you’re still going to need to spend some time in code.  Corona SDK uses a language called Lua which is pretty easy to learn and isn’t burdened by a lot of language syntax.

Starter accounts can publish very creative and complelling apps.  What you will not be able to do is use in-app purcahses (requires Basic or Higher), Use some plugins (social sharing is one of the popular ones), access daily builds, some premium graphics features and so on, which requires a Pro subscription.   But you can use Ads, use GameCenter, etc. as a starter.

Getting started:  We offer our own tutorials (look under the Resources link for Corona University) to get you started.   Is it too big a leap?  I’m not sure I can really say yes or know.  But we’ve had a 14 year old have a hit and we’ve had a 70 year old with no programming experience pick it up.  

Rob

#7

Thanks for your reply. I just installed the starter so I’ll head over to Corona University and get started then :slight_smile: thanks again.

#8

it a big leap from construct 2 because corona is not the graphic drag and drop type of engine, but it is the easiest programming language you can find. 

I self taught Flash game programming and I think lua is as easy as flash, for newbie programmers its the best language to start with.

Best part of corona is the instant refresh simulator.

#9

Hi Anders,

I am a very big fan of Corona. I’ve programmed in Flash, Director, Flex, Unity and Corona and I have to say Corona is hands down the fastest, most flexible and fun to work in off all these. I have a background in graphic design, with no formal training in programming, but it works great for me and I’m proud to say that I’m doing some really powerful stuff right now.

Download starter and use the forum! People here are very friendly and helpful, and if you ask your questions the right way (meaning: ask help for specific issues, format your code well and describe your problem well) you can speed up your learning and coding tremendously!