New indie developers

[blt3d]

whats up guys. im a new developer whose getting started with iphone games. i bought Unity 3d and basically jumped in. I've been learning as I go, reading forums about programming and the best way to use the iPhone's resources. My first got game approved in 2 days, and its been selling pretty good considering its my first game ever!
Anyways, I just wanted to start a thread for new devs or for people who are interested in learning this stuff. It's not that bad

[DanM]

Cool, I saw your app in UK store. Did you have any previous programming experience before using Unity 3d? How long did it take from wanting to make an ipod game to havin made it?

[blt3d]

I did alil HTML before but no not really. I just read the Unity forums and fooled around with the scripting language until I came up with stuff I liked lol. I toyed around with the iPhone input methods and user interface stuff for a few weeks before I got Trash it running well enough to be playable.

[field5]

just curious...how many have you sold?

[blt3d]

so far in the US, 47 units sold. not too bad for a first game I'd say

[field5]

nice job with the app so where can I learn how to make an app??
thanks

[blt3d]

I developed my whole game with Unity 3d, worked out pretty well.

[field5]

nice...how much did u pay for unity3d?

[blt3d]

Unity3d was $200, the iPhone basic license was $400, plus the $99 Apple developer fee

[Homasterflexx]

yeah i'm a little disappointed that it costs so much to start developing. i want to do it for fun and its goign to cost quite a bit, especially i need to buy a macbook to start!