what engine to learn next? Thread

HI, i have exp with the UDK engine, but i want to start and learn a new one.

i want to learn Unity, Cry engine 3 , or DX studio.

what would you recommend?

thanks

Have you finished a project with UDK yet? That's more important.

i havent finished one, but i am working on one.

I'd say stick with one you love working with. Unless you're doing this just for a learning experience. There's people still working with Quake 2 or 3 that learn new things about it.

i agree with all of you, mastering Unreal takes years to master. The only thing is if i am going to get a job in a company, they might not use UDK, hence i should know how to move to a different engine.

id made a statement that most people they hire don't know GTKRadient or the SDK's on their games. Obviously it didn't stop them from being hired.

I'd say don't worry about that, just do awesome work.

bobtheturtle wrote: i agree with all of you, mastering Unreal takes years to master. The only thing is if i am going to get a job in a company, they might not use UDK, hence i should know how to move to a different engine.

But you should also be a master of your preferred skills. Don't be a wanderer passing by for a few days and then moving on the the next village aimlessly. That person simply explores; he/she never learns.

Edited by: yarow12

I went a head a looked at your work that you have done with UDK on your profile, and can easily say that you are not skilled enough to pass off as someone who can produce a top quality level with UDK yet. I know this may be mean but I have been working with the Unreal engine for about 4 years and I am still learning new things and better ways to do it. Your levels lack the kind of detail that is needed for any kind of above average design. I suggest you focus on your skills with an engine that you are familiar with.
Also, mastering an engine gives you insight into how other engines work, moving from engine to engine becomes much easier when you fully understand the mechanics behind one.

I am sorry for being the one to be hard with you but you were not taking the advise of the other posters. You are still young, as I am, you have time so for now I would say focus.