If you are going to get into making games you are going to run into the need to learn some programming. Whether it is serious engine programming or some sort of scripting system, you need to be exposed to it so you can at least carry on an intelligent conversation when the need arises. You designers out there need to learn about scripting (check the job postings), you will be using it to prototype game ideas and game play so that you can better communicate your ideas to the rest of your team.
I have been messing around with C++, off and on really. Haven't forced myself to get deep into it yet, just learning the basics of the language at this point. Programming is relatively new for me, although I have been scripting at work (VB Script) for the last year and a half, it hasn't been a daily task. Overall I'm still trying to determine which direction to go in, programming or art (maybe I should concentrate on graphics programming ;)). There are things that I like about each. Either way it is going to take time to become proficient in either and it is easy for me to get discouraged with that fact. Nothing is for free.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Well, I finally did it.
I have been thinking of starting my own Blog for some time now. But I was a bit worried about what I would say. Would I keep it updated on a regular basis? Would I have enough to talk about? Now that I have sat down and started this, I believe it will be a lot of fun.
As you probably guessed, this Blog is about game development. My personal adventure in Game Development, to be exact. This is where I will be sharing what I am doing and what I am working on, as well as various discussions on the topic. Currently, I am still trying to figure out where I fit in the Gaming Industry. So, I'll be trying my hand wearing the hat of all of the different types of positions so that I can get a feel for what I may have a knack for as well as what I seem to enjoy the most. No matter what direction I go, I have A LOT to learn!
Well, I hope it will be an enjoyable read for all who visit the site. Feel free to comment or critique what I post, especially if you are trying to help me improve ;).
As you probably guessed, this Blog is about game development. My personal adventure in Game Development, to be exact. This is where I will be sharing what I am doing and what I am working on, as well as various discussions on the topic. Currently, I am still trying to figure out where I fit in the Gaming Industry. So, I'll be trying my hand wearing the hat of all of the different types of positions so that I can get a feel for what I may have a knack for as well as what I seem to enjoy the most. No matter what direction I go, I have A LOT to learn!
Well, I hope it will be an enjoyable read for all who visit the site. Feel free to comment or critique what I post, especially if you are trying to help me improve ;).
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