Mechanic Game Design Using Blueprint In Unreal Engine 4

--- **Overall Course Rating**: 3.25 ### **Course Review** **Pros:** - **Comprehensive Content**: The course covers a wide range of topics within the Blueprint editor, providing a thorough learning experience for those looking to master it. (Reviewer 1) - **High Quality Guidance**: The course offers a valuable guide for students aspiring to learn more about using the Blueprint editor effectively. (Reviewer 2) - **Engaging and Educational**: Despite some shortcomings, the content is substantial and engaging, with potential for significant learning outcomes if improved upon. (Reviewer 3 & Reviewer 4) **Cons:** - **Lack of Explanation**: The instructor often jumps into tasks without fully explaining why certain choices are made or what the functionalities of selected elements are. This can leave students feeling confused and requiring external research to understand the material. (Reviewer 1) - **Mumbling and Inaudibility**: The instructor mumbles, making some explanations unclear and difficult to follow, which can hinder the learning process. (Reviewer 2) - **Insufficient Background Knowledge**: There is a need for more background knowledge and contextual explanations throughout the course, especially when it comes to the reasoning behind the use of specific blueprint nodes and selections. (Reviewer 1 & Reviewer 2) - **Pacing and Order of Content**: The videos are paced quickly, with some students finding it difficult to keep up. Additionally, there seems to be an issue with the order of sections, with Section 7 needing to precede Section 6 for logical progression, and further confusion post Section 5. (Reviewer 2 & Reviewer 4) - **Code Execution and Testing**: A significant concern is the lack of code testing and explanation of why certain setups are used. The instructor does not consistently run the code to demonstrate functionality, which can lead to misunderstandings and errors on the part of the students. (Reviewer 3 & Reviewer 4) - **Technical Issues**: Some students have reported that the code provided in the course did not function as expected, suggesting a potential lack of expertise or rigorous testing by the instructor. (Reviewer 4) - **Outdated or Incorrect Instructions**: There are instances where the instructions provided are outdated or incorrect, leading to additional frustration for students trying to replicate the course's objectives. (Reviewer 4) **Additional Feedback:** - **Improved Structure Suggested**: It would be beneficial if each class focused on a specific independent task, allowing students the opportunity to solve problems on their own and learn in a more personalized way. (Reviewer 3) - **Clarification on Code Purpose**: Students have expressed a need for better explanations on the purpose of different variables and functions used within the course. (Reviewer 3) - **Commentary Desired**: There is a request for more commentary on why certain decisions are made in the setup, such as using strings instead of integers directly. (Reviewer 4) **Final Thoughts:** While the course offers a wealth of information and serves as a comprehensive guide to Blueprint, there are significant areas for improvement in terms of instruction clarity, pacing, and the technical reliability of the code examples provided. Addressing these issues would greatly enhance the learning experience for students. It is recommended that the instructor revisits the course structure, slows down the pace for clearer explanations, and ensures thorough testing of code before presentation to avoid similar issues in the future. With these adjustments, the course could be a highly effective tool for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the Blueprint editor.