Southwest Michigan Game Development Association

# Southwest Michigan Game Developers Association

### Monthly Meetup – Game Dev Workshop

📅 Date: Thursday, March 27th, 2025
📍 Format: Hybrid Event – In-Person & Online
💡 Cost: Free!
Join us for this month’s SMGDA meetup, featuring a hands-on game development workshop and an opportunity to showcase your own projects. Whether you’re joining us in person or online, you’ll gain valuable insights into Python scripting for game development and connect with fellow developers!

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## Event Details

Date: Thursday, March 27th, 2025
Time: 6:15 PM – 7:45 PM (EST)
Location:

• In-Person: Ransom District Library, 180 S Sherwood Ave, Plainwell, MI
• Online: Join us on Discord! z2DQB9sJm4 (Follow the welcome steps to gain access.)

Cost: Free!

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## Agenda

### 6:15 PM – 6:45 PM | Audience Presentation

Come prepared to share or listen to mini-presentations by fellow developers! Showcase your game, discuss a cool resource, or give an update on a project—this is your chance to shine and get feedback.

### 6:45 PM – 7:30 PM | Main Event: Game Dev Workshop

"Level Up Your Workflow: Python Scripting in Blender & Game Engines"
Unlock the power of Python scripting to automate tasks, optimize asset creation, and improve interactivity in Blender, Unity, and Godot.

### What You’ll Learn:

• Blender Python Scripting: Automate repetitive tasks like batch renaming, procedural asset generation, and creating custom tools.
• Game Engine Integration: Enhance workflows in Godot (GDScript similarities) or Unity (Editor scripting).
• Practical Demo & Hands-on Challenge: Watch as we build a simple procedural asset generator in Blender and explore its game engine applications.

### Who Should Attend?

• Artists looking to speed up repetitive tasks in Blender.
• Programmers wanting to integrate Python automation into their workflow.
• Game developers seeking cross-software efficiency to improve their pipeline.

### Final Workshop Schedule

6:45 PM – 7:30 PM – Game Dev Workshop

• Intro (5 min): Why Python for Game Development?
• Blender Automation (15 min): Learn & Live Demo
• Game Engine Integration (15 min): Unity/Godot Workflow
• Live Q&A / Hands-On Challenge (15 min): Try It Yourself!

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## What to Expect:

✔️ Learn practical game development skills.
✔️ Collaborate with others on fun challenges.
✔️ Bring your own laptop or tablet if attending in person.
✔️ All materials & activities available on Discord for remote attendees.

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## Not a Member Yet?

Membership is FREE!
Join the conversation, connect with the community, and stay up-to-date on all SMGDA events.
Join us on Discord: discord.gg/z2DQB9sJm4