How can I create a small character that moves on my taskbar using Godot? (No coding experience)

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Hi everyone,

I’m completely new to programming and game development, and I want to learn how to create a small digital character that moves on my computer taskbar or desktop.

I want to mention that I have never coded before, and I don’t really understand how programming or game engines work yet. I’m starting from zero, but I’m very interested in learning.

My idea is to create something like:

  • A small animated character

  • The character walks or moves around on my taskbar or desktop

  • Simple animations like walking, idle, or sleeping

  • Maybe some small interactions later

I’m planning to use Godot Engine, but I don’t know if it’s the right tool for this type of project.

I have a few beginner questions:

  1. Is Godot Engine suitable for creating a small desktop character like this?

  2. What basic concepts should I learn first before trying to build something like this?

  3. Are there any beginner tutorials for creating desktop companions or small animated characters?

  4. How difficult would this project be for someone with zero coding experience?

  5. Would you recommend starting with a simpler project first?

Any advice, tutorials, or learning resources would really help me.

Thank you for helping a beginner

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I don’t think Godot is the best to do what you want (I may be very wrong). As for concepts, you must first understand the basics how a game works so I suggest you look tutorials for Godot itself on how to make a game. For tutorials, I would recommend searching on youtube. Difficulty level: it’s not gonna be a easy job since games are quite more complicated than web development.

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