Comments on: apologies…. (this is becoming a bad habit…)

By: AvidWriter

AvidWriter — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 01:48:36 +0000

i understand that you don’t want to be a programmer, but doing both the art and code for a game shows off some skill, and will get you noticed.
also, you may be drafted into a company for your art skill, but the ability to do other jobs when they need it is handy.

By: Luck

Luck — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:49:47 +0000

@ beta

i dont want to be a programmer… programs scare the living shit outta me… im more art oriented

im actually gonna help my uncle design a teeshirt for his boat excursion company…. im gonna start with some 3d stuff as well… try to learn that

By: AvidWriter

AvidWriter — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:12:56 +0000

nice constructive criticism, Beta.

Here’s my advice, Luck:
1) try out Game Maker. Its a good introduction into the game programming community, and i actually know over a dozen people who have been drafted because games they made in Game Maker were noticed by some higher-ups. (i could help you out, i program a bit in that field)
2)Try to become a prominent member in some gamer communities. You know Thunder? Well, he used to be a staffer over at http://www.heavengames.com, and he was drafted straight into Ensemble because he had a talent in dealing with noobs
3) follow NewGuy’s advice. very good advice, that is.

By: beta

beta — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 03:52:06 +0000

You get a Mac and i’ll kill you.

By: RangerOfTheWild

RangerOfTheWild — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:57:22 +0000

HammerOfJustice here Just Changed my name to suit my new Avatar leting everyone know and luck.

your not leting anyone down you keep us happy with your awesome comics
and im sure you can find a job in 3d animation or Video Games your very Talented and you can do Anything you set your mind to

i hope you find What your looking for i wish you good luck and good night

By: newguy2445

newguy2445 — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:17:58 +0000

Well from everything I’ve ever read into getting in the game industry, keep an eye out for new low-key game companies that are hiring. I have heard that at some universities game developers come by and offer jobs to current students, so maybe something similar happens at your college.

If you’re still staying in college/uni, take courses that will help build your resume, such as advanced art of 3d courses. One you have a few and you’re finished at college/uni try and find some small jobs for small companies. Like maybe a local shop needs some graphics work done, just put an ad in the newspaper saying that you are a experienced skilled graphics designer.

Once you have a few small jobs done start working your way up into bigger companies and along the way creating a better portfolio and resume.

Just keep your eyes out, and take every opportunity presented. Surely there is something at your college you could do to help yourself (Like a graphics contest or something)

I’m not sure how much of this is helpful, this is based off articles I have read, my opinion, and some information I know about getting into the game industry in Australia. (Most people make fellow ‘game-maker friends’ at Uni and form a small game company, eventually working their way up to bigger companies)