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2. The Asset Store: Pros and Cons

Tutorial

Beginner

+10 XP

10 Mins

(846)

Overview

Summary

The Unity Asset Store can make all the difference with your game, but it needs to be used correctly! In this lesson, I explain why you shouldn’t be afraid to use this resource, but also how to avoid common pitfalls like violating copyright or being labelled an “asset flip” game.
Additional links:
Video - "Assets: Unreasonably Expensive" by Andrew Price
OpenGameArt.org
About the Creative Commons licenses
Games made with Opsive Third Person Controller/UFPS
Games made with PlayMaker

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English

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2. The Asset Store: Pros and Cons