Thank you GameSalad - And good bye

BigDave

2013 I became a full time Indie developer with gamesalad as a base.

I could not write any kind of code but I wanted to create my own mobile games.
By now I published around 50 mobile apps - done with gamesalad. Not only that! It paid my bills!

Tough I realised the limitations and issues I could not overcome/fix myself. So October 2017 I started learning Unity and C# programming/scripting. So much that I learned with gamesalad came in handy. It helped me quickly understanding the basic concepts of C# by putting them both in comparison. And even gave me a entry point to the more complex methods/structuring later on.

I can still suggest Gamesalad as a great entry point into game development.
But after 5 years it feels like a matter of personal development to move on.

I am grateful for all the mentors via youtube and within this community that helped me so much along the way.

Good bye guys,

Big Dave

Btw:
Today we released the Orcs remake Orcs X. Build from scratch in Unity.
It will take a while to fill it with the same amount of content tough.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.davidzobrist.orcsx

jamie_c

You have a great story Dave, you've really done some great stuff with Gamesalad and I have no doubt you'll do the same with Unity. Good luck and keep us posted here as I'll be curious to watch and see what you do next!

RowdyPants

@BigDave Hey man I've really enjoyed your posts over the last 4 years. You are a huge part of this community and one of the earliest developers I started following when I first began. Your games were always fun to play especially Human Harvest I wish you well as your coding journey evolves into what I know will be a fantastic and fulfilling venture.

Braydon_SFX

I've loved seeing your growth and success, Dave. Best of luck to you and please stop by every now and then!

tatiang

Great to hear that GameSalad was a good stepping stone for you to other programming languages and platforms. I've always been impressed with your creativity, humor and perseverance in getting out your games.

RedRobo

@BigDave Really sad to hear that you're leaving. Although happy that you are progressing upwards!
Your posts have helped me loads, especially with what you've achieved, your insights into monetisation etc were hugely valuable. It's enabled me to start generating a bit of cash (not enough to give up the day job yet but here's hoping! )

Good luck with everything and thanks!

pHghost

Good luck going forward! And stay in touch!

Are Orcs X coming to iOS as well?

Toque

Enjoyed your games. Best of luck!

PhilipCC

Sorry to see you leave this community. You've been extremely generous and a true inspiration. I'll be in touch.

Glass Frog

All the best Dave, good luck with your future projects.

DigiChain

Farewell Dave, been good having you around. See you on the other side!

gingagaming

Sad to see you leave but good luck Dave.

Japster

Same here @BigDave - and thanks for all of the help and advice over the years mate...