Define your game concept, target audience, and success metrics. Set up your development environment and create a project roadmap.
Build an AI-Powered RPG Game - Complete Project
Course Overview
Course Overview
Transform from beginner to published game developer by building a complete RPG game with cutting-edge AI integration. This comprehensive course takes you through every step of game development, from initial concept to Steam/Itch.io launch.
What You'll Build
Final Project: A complete RPG game featuring:
- AI-Generated Content: Dynamic quests, dialogue, and storylines
- Smart NPCs: Intelligent characters with realistic behavior
- Procedural Systems: Generated worlds, items, and encounters
- Professional Polish: UI, audio, optimization, and publishing
Course Structure
This course is divided into 5 phases:
Phase 1: Project Planning & Setup (Lessons 1-3)
- Project Planning & Scope Definition
- Unity Project Setup & Version Control
- Art Pipeline & Asset Organization
Phase 2: Core Game Development (Lessons 4-8)
- Player Character & Movement Systems
- Combat System & Enemy AI
- Inventory & Item Management
- Quest System & Progression
- World Building & Level Design
Phase 3: AI Integration (Lessons 9-12)
- ChatGPT API Integration
- AI-Generated Dialogue System
- Procedural Quest Generation
- Smart NPC Behavior
Phase 4: Polish & Optimization (Lessons 13-15)
- UI/UX Design & Implementation
- Audio Integration & Sound Design
- Performance Optimization
- Bug Testing & Quality Assurance
Phase 5: Publishing & Launch (Lessons 16-18)
- Steam/Itch.io Setup & Preparation
- Marketing Strategy & Community Building
- Launch Day & Post-Launch Support
- Portfolio Development & Career Next Steps
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will:
- Build a complete RPG game from concept to launch
- Integrate AI systems for dynamic content generation
- Master Unity development with C# programming
- Create professional assets using Blender and AI tools
- Publish your game on Steam and Itch.io
- Develop business skills for indie game success
- Build a portfolio showcasing your work
- Join a community of game developers
Prerequisites
No prior experience required! This course is designed for complete beginners, but intermediate developers will also benefit from the AI integration and business aspects.
What you'll need:
- Computer with Windows, Mac, or Linux
- Internet connection for downloads and AI APIs
- Basic computer skills (file management, web browsing)
- 2-3 hours per week for 18 weeks
Tools & Technologies
Game Development:
- Unity 2022.3 LTS (free)
- C# programming (taught from scratch)
- Blender (free 3D modeling)
- Git version control
AI Integration:
- ChatGPT API for content generation
- OpenAI GPT models for dialogue
- AI-powered quest generation
- Smart NPC behavior systems
Publishing & Business:
- Steam Direct ($100 fee)
- Itch.io (free)
- Marketing tools and strategies
- Community building techniques
Course Lessons
Course Lessons
Follow these lessons in order to complete the course
Initialize Unity project with proper folder structure and set up Git repository for collaboration workflow
Plan art style and create asset pipeline for your AI-powered RPG game. Set up Blender for 3D modeling and animation.
Build responsive player movement with C# scripting, implement camera controls and input handling for smooth character movement
Integrate ChatGPT API for dynamic dialogue and create NPC behavior trees with state machines for intelligent character interactions.
Use AI to generate dynamic quest content, create procedural quest systems, and build an infinite quest engine for your AI-Powered RPG Game.
Build an engaging combat system with AI-powered enemies that adapt to player behavior. Learn to create challenging, intelligent opponents for your AI-Powered RPG Game.
Build a comprehensive inventory system with item management, equipment slots, and AI-generated items. Learn to create engaging item mechanics for your AI-Powered RPG Game.
Learn to create immersive audio and stunning visual effects that bring your AI-powered RPG to life with professional polish and performance optimization.
Implement machine learning for adaptive difficulty and create AI-driven story generation that learns from player behavior
Optimize your game performance for target platforms and implement efficient AI processing. Learn profiling, memory management, and platform-specific optimizations.
Create intuitive game menus and HUD for your AI-powered RPG game with accessible user experience design
Implement comprehensive testing strategies and create automated testing systems for your AI-powered RPG game
Launch beta version for community testing and collect valuable feedback to improve your AI-powered RPG game before final release.
Learn how to prepare your AI-powered RPG game for Steam/Itch.io release, create compelling marketing materials, and set up your game store presence for maximum visibility.
Develop marketing strategy and social media presence for your AI-powered RPG game
Release your AI-powered RPG game and build a sustainable post-launch strategy for long-term success.
Master the critical launch day and post-launch operations for your AI-Powered RPG game. Learn how to manage live operations, monitor performance, handle player feedback, and ensure your game's long-term success.
Create procedural world generation and design engaging level layouts for your AI-powered RPG game. Learn to build immersive worlds with AI assistance.