Unreal Engine: Character Skill System

Master the tools used to build "Fortnite" as we craft our very own character skill system using the Unreal Engine!

Created by: Greg Wondra
Unreal Authorized Instructor

What Will I Learn?

• How to download, install, and setup a project in the Unreal Engine
• How to use the Side Scroller Project Template in the Unreal Engine to create a "Metroidvania" style game!
• How to implement a Paragon Character (from Unreal Engine's stock of FREE assets) as a Playable Character
• How to add acquirable Movement, White Magic, and Black Magic Skills to a Player Character
• How to add Health and Mana Systems to a project
• How to create supporting HUD and Interactive Menus using Unreal Engine's Widget Blueprints
• How to Script Interactive Gameplay elements utilizing Unreal Engine's Blueprint Scripting tools
• How to hook up Player Character Animations

Requirements

• SUGGESTED: Basic computer knowledge
• SUGGESTED: Basic understanding of / knowledge of Unreal Engine (can do as a beginner but having experience helps)!)
• SUGGESTED: Desktop PC with Windows 7 (or later) 64-bit - OR - a Mac with Mac OS X 10.9.2 or later
• SUGGESTED: 8 GB RAM
• SUGGESTED: Quad-core Intel or AMD processor
• SUGGESTED: DirectX 11 compatible video card
• SUGGESTED: Unreal Engine version 4.21 or later

Target audience

• Students interested in learning how to use the Unreal Engine to create games
• Students looking to expand their knowledge of Blueprint Scripting, Widget Blueprints, and Animation Hook-Ups in Unreal Engine 4
• Students who want to learn how to add a skill / ability / magic system to their game
• Students interested in the "Metroidvania" genre