   Has anyone ever gone to the GDC?
  I just was ownderign if anyone here has gone to the game developers conference, and what type of things you do there over the course of the week? Also, what type of people go there just anyone who is into game development or no?I read about it but not to sure what type of things you do, anyone know? I was thinking it might be some what educational to go with the tutorials pass and learn a few new things assuming that is what you do? Also, how old is everyone that goes im assuming around anywhere between 19-30 years old or more.. just because that generally tends to be current audience of game developers?Can anyone give some info? Thanks. [edited by - DevLiquidKnight on February 8, 2004 3:57:30 PM]
  bump ;  Dave has ;  I am going this year.Mostly since I live about...ohh...30 minutes away from San Jose ;  I plan on going to the GDC to attend the Game Connection and the Expo (if I have time). From my prior experience, and from conversation with friends who have attended the full program, the GDC is not the greatest conference. My friends who have attended the tutorials/classes didnt think much of them. I looked over the proceedings and didnt think much of them either. The Expo is pretty cool, but from my personal experience and from what I have seen and heard, the Tutorials/Classes are not worth the money. If you live close and want to go to the GDC, I advise you to go to the Expo only. It will give you a chance to meet and converese with like-minded people. If you are only interested in the topics taught at the GDC, I recommend reading a book about the topic instead. Just my 2cents. ;  I''ve been to the show floor once but not the conferences themselves. Classes get in the way.   ~CGameProgrammer( ); -- Post screenshots of your projects. There''s already 134 screenshot posts. ;  I''ve been to GDC twice with a student pass, so I couldn''t go to most of the talks.  The expo floor is great though, there are all sorts of companies and people there, and you can meet a lot of interesting people.  I had a chat with the CEO of Relic entertainment, and also with Mr. Myopic Rhino.My first gdc had the introduction of microsoft''s xbox - that was pretty cool.  I think John Carmack is giving the keynote this year.  Too bad I can''t go =/ ;  Yea thats one of the reasons I thought it might be a good idea to go is because someone might beable to meet a few people and that kinda gets your foot in the door so to speak. ;  I''d love to go, as well as to the IGF. But classes, as always, are in the way.   Resist everyoneI am your only friend. Click here for more information. (MOVED);  GO TO GDC!!!!Sorry.  It is so worth it though.  The workshops are informative, they do recruiting there, and you can talk with lots of people.-=Lohrno 