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This page is your Quest Log. Each step is a big section (no cramped boxes), and your checkmarks save automatically.

Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Finish

QUEST PROGRESS

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Start the Quest
Step 1

Join the Discord

Reward: announcements + help + lab submissions
▶ Read the steps here (no extra sites)
  • Click the invite button below.
  • Pick a username you’ll recognize.
  • Find #assistance and say: “Hi, I just joined!”
  • Pin the server so you don’t lose it.

If Discord won’t open: copy/paste the invite link into your browser or install the Discord app.

Discord Logo
Step 2

Install Godot + Learn the Editor

Reward: you can open projects + follow labs
▶ Do it on this page (fast version)

Goal: install Godot and create one empty project.

  • Download Godot (latest stable) from the official site.
  • Install / unzip it (depends on your OS).
  • Open Godot → click New Project.
  • Name it: GDC_TestProject.
  • Choose a folder you can find later (Desktop or Documents is fine).
  • Click Create & Edit.

Sanity check: you should see panels like Scene / FileSystem / Inspector.

If it won't open: - restart computer - redownload stable build - ask in Discord #assistance with your OS + screenshot
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Step 3

Set up a Script Editor (C#)

Reward: autocomplete + debugging + less pain
▶ Pick ONE path (recommended + backup)

Recommended: JetBrains Rider.

  • Install Rider.
  • Open Rider once so it finishes setup.
  • In Godot: Editor Settings → Dotnet → External Editor → choose Rider (or Auto).
  • Open any C# script → Rider should launch.

Backup: VS Code.

  • Install VS Code + C# extension.
  • Set Godot external editor to VS Code.
  • Open a script and confirm autocomplete works.
Quick test: - Create script: Player.cs - Type: Console.WriteLine("hello"); If it suggests Console/WriteLine -> you're good.
Rider Site VS Code Site Rider Slides VS Code Slides
Step 4

Do Lab 1 + Submit It

Reward: your first graded submission
▶ Submission checklist (copy/paste friendly)

Goal: finish Lab 1 (“Easy Artwork Printing”) and submit correctly.

  • Finish the lab steps.
  • Close Godot (avoids weird zip issues).
  • Zip the entire project folder (not just one file).
  • Post in #share-lab as: FirstName Lab 1
  • Wait for a private thread under #grading.
  • Fix feedback + resubmit (unlimited).
Example message: "Bibhas Lab 1" (attach zip)

Common mistakes:

  • Uploading only screenshots instead of the zip
  • Zipping the wrong folder level
  • Naming it something random so graders can’t find it
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✅ QUEST COMPLETE

Once you’ve checked off Steps 1–4, you’re officially set up. From here: keep doing labs, keep learning, and keep shipping.

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