How do you get into game creating business?

Ithiopathanologist · 10-18-2003, 05:46 AM

I am wondering how to become a computer game designer? Dose anyone know how to get into the business!Btw I'm in Australia!

Zuvio · 10-18-2003, 07:49 AM

Well, you might try the most conventional way: sollicitating through letters

A guy I knew here in holland, used to make these awesome 3D-CG movie-clips in C++ I think? Anyway, he mailed those movies to some game-companies and now he's in the lower ranks of Eidos in France

You need to be very skilled and quick to make it in that business, I can telll you that!

[ 10-18-2003, 07:50 AM: Message edited by: Zuvio ]

cloud ff7 38 · 10-21-2003, 09:37 AM

You mainly want computer knowledge or good art skills and lots of dedication many game companies already have their fill of workers.
If you are look for that type of job GOOD LUCK GUY.

Niadh · 10-21-2003, 10:54 AM

Or take a games design course.

andrewas · 10-22-2003, 04:27 AM

http://www.gamedev.net/reference/list.asp?categoryid=68

Link · 10-22-2003, 04:37 AM

Most of the times they even need people who can think up good story lines as well. Not only programmers and artists, but also those kinda people. And you could always become a secretary

[img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

Ithiopathanologist · 10-22-2003, 08:51 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Link:
Most of the times they even need people who can think up good story lines as well. Not only programmers and artists, but also those kinda people. And you could always become a secretary [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

Thanks for the suggestion I'm not to good with programming (actually pretty crap)
But I am a better artist and have thought about being an artist and I have had ideas for a game. Say if I had an idea for an actuall game I'd need story boards ect but how would I explain how the game play would be like. Also who would I send it to?

Acutually I reckon the best place to get idea is from the consumers. So if anyone has suggestions or what type of games the like please feel free to comment.

[ 10-22-2003, 08:53 AM: Message edited by: Ithiopathanologist ]

Zuvio · 10-27-2003, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Link:
Most of the times they even need people who can think up good story lines as well. Not only programmers and artists, but also those kinda people. And you could always become a secretary [img]graemlins/hehe.gif[/img]

Even Eidos and Interplay and Blizzard need janitors (conciërge?)

10-18-2003, 05:46 AM	#1
Ithiopathanologist Elite Waterdeep Guard Join Date: September 23, 2003 Location: Australia Age: 38 Posts: 40	I am wondering how to become a computer game designer? Dose anyone know how to get into the business!Btw I'm in Australia! __________________ \"One who knows Nothing! Can understand Nothing!\"<br />(Ansem)<br />

10-18-2003, 07:49 AM	#2
Zuvio Gold Dragon Join Date: May 19, 2002 Location: Blessed are those who are not.... Age: 43 Posts: 2,556	Well, you might try the most conventional way: sollicitating through letters A guy I knew here in holland, used to make these awesome 3D-CG movie-clips in C++ I think? Anyway, he mailed those movies to some game-companies and now he's in the lower ranks of Eidos in France You need to be very skilled and quick to make it in that business, I can telll you that! [ 10-18-2003, 07:50 AM: Message edited by: Zuvio ] __________________ [img]\"http://img121.exs.cx/img121/4236/zuviodemonnoname2hf.gif\" alt=\" - \" />

10-21-2003, 10:54 AM	#4
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