Hello, I've been using unity for a while now and while I'm great at art i don't know to much about scripting. I'm not gonna ask you to teach me c++ or java lol but id like to know which one I should use (easier is probably better) and what are the best tutorials on the subject (youtube, books, any online article) I do have a basic grasp on scripting i know the basic syntax of java and c++ but i cant apply that to unity without screwing up.

Best is subjective and depends on what you already know, what you want to learn, and how you learn.

The Unity web site is fairly comprehensive as far as references go, but it doesn't really explain the reasons behind the technology. Many features are discussed on the Unity boards, but they are hit-and-miss. It is nice if you already know why you need the functions, if you understand the reasons you need a dot product, understand why you want to work in different formats like switching from matrix form, Euler angles, and quaternions... but if you don't already know it, you probably won't find it on the Unity docs. That type of discussion is not part of their documentation.

There are many good book on Unity, but the tech changes fast. You can check the one in my signature, I don't want to push it TOO much, the book is focused more on beginners who have minimal experience. There are other books as well, if they interest you. Sadly with this type of tech the books that are correct when it is sent to the printer are already slightly out of date before the ink is dry. Obviously I recommend my own (visit the Amazon link below, look inside the book, see if the table of contents and sample chapters cover what you want) but if you already know those subjects look over different books too.

You write that you know the basic syntax of code but you struggle to write it. So perhaps a book specifically about C# would help as well.

If you need help on the math, there are many good books on linear algebra. There are some books specifically about the math with an emphasis on its use in games.

And if there is something else you are struggling with, there are likely resources for whatever that specific thing is, too.

First thanks for the reply. I dont have a problem with unity ive been using it for a while messin with models and animations with input but the problem is i cant do anything past that. I have some ideas for games but without the proper knowledge on scripting I cant do anything other than the art which is annoying. I've looked at many books on programming with java and most of them by looking at reviews dont seem like they would help a lot i really just need a point in the right direction. Also ive seen some tuts on youtube would those be worth investin 10+ hours into or should i just go with a book?

edit: i found a book with pretty good reviews on programming with unity in c# http://www.amazon.com/Learning-C-Programming-Unity-3D/dp/1466586524/ref=pd_sim_14_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=0940PCM0944SFB1DQ7DM it seems like exactly what i need reading the reviews anybody ever read this one before?

I flipped through that book. It looks like a beginners into to C# through unity 4.3..

It also pretty thoroughly explains c# concepts, and has tons of step by step screenshots to avoid losing the reader .. So it will be best used with unity 4.3 (not 5.x).

Sorry for the late response and thank you for giving me your input on the book i might buy it as coding is not my cup of tea.

Thanks for asking this question. I am also watching this for tutorials suggestion. Please suggest some online guides/tutorials where it is best to learn Java...thanks.