If you had told me a year ago that I’d be learning Python, I probably would’ve laughed and said,” It is not for me.” Not because I didn’t think I could do it, but because I never imagined myself digging into something that seemed so… technical. Yet here I am, knee-deep in coding, and honestly? It’s kind of awesome.

The funny thing is, I didn’t expect my love for RPGs to play such a big role in how I’m learning Python. Turns out, there’s a lot of overlap between coding and gaming — and I’ve been leaning on that more than I realized.

Level 1: The Tutorial Phase

Every RPG starts the same way — you’re dropped into a world with barely any gear, a basic wooden sword, and some random villager telling your first quest, “You must save our kingdom!” Meanwhile, you’re just trying to remember which button opens your inventory.

That’s exactly how I felt when I first opened my Python editor. Writing print(“Hello World”) felt like slaying my first monster in a dungeon which is a small victory, but a win nonetheless.

Just like in RPGs, I had to get comfortable with the basics before I could take on bigger challenges. Variables were my stat points; functions were my spells and debugging which felt like constantly getting KO’d and respawning at my last checkpoint.

Level 2: Learning Through Side and Main Quests (Projects)

In RPGs, side quests are where you really start to shine. They’re optional, but they give you valuable XP and cool loots.

I realized coding is the same way. Tutorials are great, but what really helped me grow was building small, fun projects on the side like making a simple dice roller for D&D or writing a Python script to generate fantasy taverns and character classes names. Suddenly, coding wasn’t just about learning syntax; it was about creating something cool.

Level 3: Boss Battles (a.k.a. Debugging)

Every RPG has that one hard boss that completely wrecks you. For me, that’s debugging. Nothing humbles you faster than spending hours trying to fix a bug, only to realize you forgot a colon or accidentally typed = instead of ==.

Just like fighting a tough boss, the key is patience; learning to step back, rethink your strategy, and sometimes just grind through it. And honestly? The victory feels even better when you finally crack it.

Level 4: Party Up! (The Power of Community)

In gaming, a good party can make all the difference. The same goes for coding. Joining forums, connecting with other learners, and asking questions has been a game-changer for me. It’s like having a healer in your squad — they’ll patch you up when things go sideways.

Final Thoughts

Learning Python still feels like I’m early in my adventure like I’ve just left the starting village and unlocked my first real skill. But the more I code, the more I realize it’s a lot like playing an RPG: every challenge makes you stronger, every failure teaches you something, and every win no matter how small is worth celebrating.

If you’re thinking about learning to code, my advice? Treat it like a game. Embrace the grind, take on side quests, and don’t be afraid to party up with others.

You never know that next level-up might be closer than you think.