Become a game developer!

Leonardo · Mar 2nd, 2002, 08:25 AM

You have nice forums here!!!

I'd like to share with you my idea.

A few months ago, I read on Ps2 Official Europe an interview to the creator of FF series, Hironobu Sakaguchi. He gave this suggestion to the ones who wanted to become game developers: you have to create your own game, with a team of 5-6 people, and then you have to send your work to a publisher.

Actually, I think that in this period is effectively possible. Ten years ago it was extremely difficult to find the info to become a game developer, but now, on Internet, you have all the material you need, if you are a good searcher. You can have the code of great games like UT, Tomb Raider and so on, and you can study it. There are dozens of 3d engines that you can use, for FREE, in your games. You can modify them, create level editors and so on.

You can also find every sort of tutorial, guide on every programming language available. You can find guides on game programming and all for free.

Of course, you need to create a team of 4-5 persons. And even if you don't have any experience, each memeber could start learning a thing: characters & environments design, c++, 3d studio max or more accessible 3d modeling software, midi music and so on, plus a good experience of cinematographic language.

Then, Internet is also a useful place to find beta testers! Beta testers cost a lot of money, but on Interent you can let a certain number of people download an unfinished copy of your game and let them test it.

Of course, this is a dream. But I think with 5 really motivated people, this could be a good, good idea.

Faile · Mar 2nd, 2002, 08:31 AM

I'd agree that, with the right staff, it is entirely possible.

And a good idea too

Soul Angel · Mar 2nd, 2002, 08:36 AM

Yeah I'm after to do computer games and that!
I've also noticed that you can find info about getting into the gaming industry, I've also got a book on it as well

I haven't gone and looked for codes let, hmm I might just do that then!
So all you need is like a team of 5- 6 people to make a game, wow I wonder how many other people woulld like to make games as well then?

Leonardo · Mar 2nd, 2002, 08:49 AM

And of course you can be from different parts of the world...
all you need is a website for your homemade company or better a website.

IcyMourdor · Mar 2nd, 2002, 10:54 AM

[COLOR=sky blue]I might actually think about making a game then. I could use the story I'm writing as the game.

BTW: Welcome to the Forums[/COLOR]

Soul Angel · Mar 2nd, 2002, 11:50 AM

Mourdor your story could make a really good game!
Its seems have good plot to it and interesting characters etc...

I would love to make a game myself but I have no idea where to start or who would make it with me

But I guess its something to look into

GaseousSnake · Mar 2nd, 2002, 12:38 PM

Wonderfull.Im of to go do research then

BTE:Welcome MATE

Uchiha Sasuke · Mar 2nd, 2002, 01:35 PM

Hay what you wrote sounds pretty cool.I look into it.Anyways welcome to the forums

Cannibal Clown · Mar 2nd, 2002, 01:51 PM

a friend of mine at school is asking me to draw up some designs for bosses in an RPG he's making right now. he's real smart with computers, and loves video games. So I'm looking forward to seeing what will come out of it.

Pu the Owl · Mar 2nd, 2002, 03:06 PM

Welcome Leonardo!
You're right: the web offers many possibilities to people who are interested in this kind of things. You can find good sources to learn and improve as well, and you also have the possibility to contact other motivated persons for a staff interested in game developing.

Mercury Shadow · Mar 2nd, 2002, 03:24 PM

That's a good idea, maybe i'll look into it...

Is computer science a good class to take in high school for this sort of thing?

Uchiha Sasuke · Mar 2nd, 2002, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mercury_Shadow
That's a good idea, maybe i'll look into it...

Is computer science a good class to take in high school for this sort of thing?

Most definetly a great class to take to get into programming

Spirit · Mar 2nd, 2002, 05:28 PM

sounds easy, but I don't think it is since making a good game takes 100 ppl in squaresoft a year as their job, I doubt you can find enough time, oh and welcome leonardo =P

Uchiha Sasuke · Mar 2nd, 2002, 05:32 PM

Well i wouldnt mind being a developer.I'm shooting for konami when i grow up

Mar 2nd, 2002, 08:25 AM	#1
Leonardo Registered User Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 2	Homemade Game Company You have nice forums here!!! I'd like to share with you my idea. A few months ago, I read on Ps2 Official Europe an interview to the creator of FF series, Hironobu Sakaguchi. He gave this suggestion to the ones who wanted to become game developers: you have to create your own game, with a team of 5-6 people, and then you have to send your work to a publisher. Actually, I think that in this period is effectively possible. Ten years ago it was extremely difficult to find the info to become a game developer, but now, on Internet, you have all the material you need, if you are a good searcher. You can have the code of great games like UT, Tomb Raider and so on, and you can study it. There are dozens of 3d engines that you can use, for FREE, in your games. You can modify them, create level editors and so on. You can also find every sort of tutorial, guide on every programming language available. You can find guides on game programming and all for free. Of course, you need to create a team of 4-5 persons. And even if you don't have any experience, each memeber could start learning a thing: characters & environments design, c++, 3d studio max or more accessible 3d modeling software, midi music and so on, plus a good experience of cinematographic language. Then, Internet is also a useful place to find beta testers! Beta testers cost a lot of money, but on Interent you can let a certain number of people download an unfinished copy of your game and let them test it. Of course, this is a dream. But I think with 5 really motivated people, this could be a good, good idea.

Mar 2nd, 2002, 08:31 AM	#2
Faile ys. Joined: Jan 2002 Location: ex-ex-exeter, disunited kingdom Age: 40 Posts: 1,137	I'd agree that, with the right staff, it is entirely possible. And a good idea too __________________ www.catherineandtheowl.com purr. miaow. hiss.

Mar 2nd, 2002, 08:36 AM	#3
Soul Angel Senior Member Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Um...? Pulls out map Age: 40 Posts: 1,887	Yeah I'm after to do computer games and that! I've also noticed that you can find info about getting into the gaming industry, I've also got a book on it as well I haven't gone and looked for codes let, hmm I might just do that then! So all you need is like a team of 5- 6 people to make a game, wow I wonder how many other people woulld like to make games as well then? __________________ "I'm back! But for how long who knows? But PS2Fantasy will always be on my mind!"

Mar 2nd, 2002, 10:54 AM	#5
IcyMourdor Cream Puff Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Stevens Point, Wisconsin Age: 38 Posts: 2,713	[COLOR=sky blue]I might actually think about making a game then. I could use the story I'm writing as the game. BTW: Welcome to the Forums[/COLOR] __________________ You will walk in fire, earth, water, and air, through temptation, and at last into despair and desolation.

Mar 2nd, 2002, 11:50 AM	#6
Soul Angel Senior Member Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Um...? Pulls out map Age: 40 Posts: 1,887	Mourdor your story could make a really good game! Its seems have good plot to it and interesting characters etc... I would love to make a game myself but I have no idea where to start or who would make it with me But I guess its something to look into __________________ "I'm back! But for how long who knows? But PS2Fantasy will always be on my mind!"

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Mar 2nd, 2002, 08:49 AM	#4
Leonardo Registered User Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 2	And of course you can be from different parts of the world... all you need is a website for your homemade company or better a website.

Mar 2nd, 2002, 12:38 PM	#7
GaseousSnake Ancient Wisdom Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Sword Temple Age: 44 Posts: 273	Wonderfull.Im of to go do research then BTE:Welcome MATE __________________ "Make ma feel it make me feel alive again"

Mar 2nd, 2002, 01:35 PM	#8
Uchiha Sasuke Cursed Joined: Jan 2002 Location: AWOL! Age: 39 Posts: 3,841	Hay what you wrote sounds pretty cool.I look into it.Anyways welcome to the forums __________________ *~I've Lost Myself, Life no longer matters~* *~The Official Ps2Fantasy Ninja~* *~A Life Without Love, Is No Life At All~* Social Networks

Mar 2nd, 2002, 01:51 PM	#9
Cannibal Clown Taijutsu Master Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Konoha Village Age: 38 Posts: 2,129	a friend of mine at school is asking me to draw up some designs for bosses in an RPG he's making right now. he's real smart with computers, and loves video games. So I'm looking forward to seeing what will come out of it. __________________ If you could see the future, would you try to change it? Would you keep trying... even if you knew you would always fail?

Mar 2nd, 2002, 03:06 PM	#10
Pu the Owl Useless Oracle™ Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Everywhere Posts: 5,136	Welcome Leonardo! You're right: the web offers many possibilities to people who are interested in this kind of things. You can find good sources to learn and improve as well, and you also have the possibility to contact other motivated persons for a staff interested in game developing.

Mar 2nd, 2002, 03:24 PM	#11
Mercury Shadow Calculating Infinity Joined: Jan 2002 Location: Virginia Age: 37 Posts: 883	That's a good idea, maybe i'll look into it... Is computer science a good class to take in high school for this sort of thing?

Mar 2nd, 2002, 05:28 PM	#13
Spirit ............... Joined: Jan 2002 Location: inside a girl Age: 39 Posts: 1,147	sounds easy, but I don't think it is since making a good game takes 100 ppl in squaresoft a year as their job, I doubt you can find enough time, oh and welcome leonardo =P __________________ Blade\|Gash

Mar 2nd, 2002, 05:32 PM	#14
Uchiha Sasuke Cursed Joined: Jan 2002 Location: AWOL! Age: 39 Posts: 3,841	Well i wouldnt mind being a developer.I'm shooting for konami when i grow up __________________ *~I've Lost Myself, Life no longer matters~* *~The Official Ps2Fantasy Ninja~* *~A Life Without Love, Is No Life At All~* Social Networks

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