Lesson 3: Blueprints, C++, Enhanced Input, Gameplay Systems, AI, and UMG

Blueprint classes, components, variables, functions, interfaces, event dispatchers, and timelines
C++ project setup, modules, Actors, components, UCLASS, UPROPERTY, UFUNCTION, and Blueprint exposure
Choosing Blueprint, C++, or hybrid architecture for maintainability and performance
Enhanced Input actions, mapping contexts, triggers, modifiers, devices, and contextual controls
Player movement, interaction, spawning, health, pickups, weapons, game states, and data assets
AI controllers, navigation, behavior concepts, UMG widgets, HUDs, menus, and responsive UI

Create a Blueprint interaction system and expose a C++ gameplay component to designers.
Configure Enhanced Input for movement, actions, and context switching.
Build a gameplay HUD and a simple AI or encounter flow.

Lesson Overview