I want to learn C# with game development in mind, and the Learn C# by Building a Simple RPG tutorial looks interesting even though it's about a decade old. Is it still a useful starting point?
I'm considering building the RPG first, then trying to recreate it in Godot or Unity. Would it make more sense to start with an engine tutorial instead?
For C# basics, an older tutorial can still be useful. The language has gained features since it was written, but you don't need every newer feature to learn how to build and understand a small program.
If the RPG keeps you interested, give it a go rather than spending ages searching for the newest tutorial. Just expect some setup steps or syntax choices to differ from current resources.
It's a decent springboard for C# and desktop GUI concepts, but a desktop RPG and an engine-based game aren't quite the same thing. You'll still have to learn how your chosen engine handles scenes, input, and its own APIs.
Recreating the RPG in an engine sounds like a good next project. Think of it as a rebuild using what you learned, not a straightforward copy of the interface code.
Don't feel obliged to finish a whole book before making a game. A C# book such as The C# Player's Guide can be a companion when a concept in the project doesn't click, rather than your only learning path.
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Bavren-2k:
Would you start with the RPG tutorial anyway, or go straight to an engine if staying motivated is the main concern?
2r!bookend_437:
If the engine is what makes you want to keep tinkering, starting there is reasonable. Pick a small C# project and fill in language basics as you need them.