LudoForge: The Ultimate Game Dev Camp

LudoForge is an intensive, three-week advanced game development camp designed to push the boundaries of 2D & 3D game development, technical artistry, and advanced game mechanics. This program is tailored for students, indie developers, and professionals looking to master game engines, procedural generation, rendering, animation, and networking.

Guidelines & Eligibility:

• Open to all students, developers, and game enthusiasts passionate about game development.
• No prior experience required, but familiarity with any programming language is recommended.
• Participants must have access to a PC or laptop with Unity, Unreal Engine, and Blender installed.
• A strong interest in game design, coding, and digital art is preferred.

Format & Process:

Event Duration:

• Three weeks of live, hands-on sessions led by industry experts.
• Each session will be two to three hours long, featuring live coding, technical demonstrations, and interactive Q&A.
• The Final Game Jam and Showcase, where participants will develop and present their projects.

Program Structure:

Visit the following link for a detailed list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OKnNMCXOAescuvS-wEyz7Cd6tWm2w2k2Svfk53D1GqA/edit

Week 1: Advanced 2D and 3D Game Development

• Game Engine Mastery: Unity vs Unreal, Game Loops, Real-time Rendering.
• Procedural Generation: Dynamic Terrain, AI-driven World-Building.
• 3D Physics and Movement: Custom Gravity, Advanced Camera Systems.
• Rendering and Shaders: PBR, Ray Tracing, HDRP, Custom Shader Development.

Week 2: Blender and Technical Art for Games

• 3D Modeling and Texturing: High-Poly to Low-Poly Workflows, UV Mapping, Substance Painter.
• Animation and Rigging: Inverse Kinematics, Motion Capture, Game-Ready Animations.
• VFX and Particle Systems: Water, Smoke, Fire, Dynamic Weather Effects.

Week 3: Advanced Game Mechanics, Audio, and Publishing

• Multiplayer and Networking: Syncing Players, Matchmaking, Lag Compensation.
• Game Optimization: Profiling CPU/GPU Performance, LODs, Memory Management.
• Adaptive Sound Design: FMOD and Wwise for Immersive Audio.
• Publishing and Monetization: Steam, Epic Games Store, Marketing Strategies.

The Final Game Jam and Showcase: https://unstop.com/hackathons/ludohack-build-play-conquer-ludotronics-1427872

• Participants will form teams and develop a complete game in a 48-hour hackathon-style event.
• Judges will evaluate games based on creativity, technical execution, and innovation.
• Winning teams will receive certificates, recognition, and potential internship opportunities.

Rewards and Benefits:

 Top-performing participants will receive:

• Certificates of Excellence recognized by game studios.
• Exclusive Mentorship from industry experts.
• Networking Opportunities with game developers and recruiters.
• Internship and Job Referrals for outstanding candidates.
• Prize Money and Recognition in the LudoHack Hall of Fame.

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