   So yeah Im quitting my job lol
  yeah I got tired of not doing what I like and since my mom does not have any problem of having me back at her house (its pretty big also)Im going to set up a small office there call some of my friends to help me with gameplay design & art I know only 1 over 1000 indies gets commercial success but at least I will tryIve finished a couple of xna games but I feel that I still have things to learn if I make a game in lets say c++ opengl since I can work more than 8hrs per day I intend to learn some of that stuff while Im stuck on the designing phasesIm little bit scared, somewhat happy and very exited about all of this0h yeah and to my current job: "FUCK YOU" :)  no moar codez monkeyz   
  On the Internet, that "FU" sign is forever.  You should consider avoiding burning bridges, it makes it difficult sometimes for future employers to trust you.Good luck, and rest assured that your odds are more like 1 in 50 assuming you're averagely competent :-)   ;  Yeah. If you walk away, it's usually best to do it quietly. :)They are paying you money, after all.   ;  well look at me caring U_U(hoping google bot doesnt catch this lawl)   ;Quote:Original post by EvilNandowell look at me caring U_U(hoping google bot doesnt catch this lawl)lawl lulzyour name, email and site is in your profile. Send me 5000 for letting you know this and probably saving your life with this.Or else I'll post the personal details here for eternity (I already saved them on a CD).;Quote:Original post by szecslawl lulzyour name, email and site is in your profile. Send me 5000 for letting you know this and probably saving your life with this.Or else I'll post the personal details here for eternity (I already saved them on a CD).I'm pretty sure that blackmailing someone over the internet is in fact less of a good idea than just insulting someone.   ;Quote:Original post by cowsarenotevilQuote:Original post by szecslawl lulzyour name, email and site is in your profile. Send me 5000 for letting you know this and probably saving your life with this.Or else I'll post the personal details here for eternity (I already saved them on a CD).I'm pretty sure that blackmailing someone over the internet is in fact less of a good idea than just insulting someone.I thought he was referencing a Monty Python skit (a funny one too).:V   ;Quote:Original post by Pipes McGeeI thought he was referencing a Monty Python skit (a funny one too).:VWell, I thought he was joking.  I didn't know it was a reference to anything in particular, though.   ;  It's good to see the OP is being so serious and mature about starting a new business venture.  I am sure it will succeed with the FU mentality he has taken on!Good luck, friend, sail into the sunset victorious!   ;  FU, while a tasty energy drink that tastes like liquid Nerds candy and will keep you up for an extended period of time, isn't something I've told any company that I've quit. Publicly. (:p)Good luck to you anyway, but reality is going to hit you harder than any words of (dis/en)couragement can.  Not to be an ass, but really to catalyze your success if you were my son, I'd be on your case every day.  Worked for me."Try" and all words derived thereof should be removed from your vocabulary.You mention technical skills, nothing remotely about business, and yet you wish to work at home.  This will have to change.You think being your own boss makes it easy?  Being your own boss may mean you have to be the worst boss you've ever had in order to get somewhere.You mention working with friends.  While I can't speak for them or your team's synergy, I have a hard time trusting it from afar.  I say that because you didn't mention them anywhere in what success you've had with what games you've completed.  What discipline will they bring?  Friends can be assets, or they can be flakes.And you're scared.  Well, I would be too.  You're in a sink-or-swim situation if you wish to make this work.  I don't think games will be it if you wish to make an income off of XNA or whatever, because the monetary, willpower, and time investments required often outweigh the revenue.  If I was your mother and saw that kind of success, I'd encourage you, but I'd also tell you to look at another venture that would actually pay money.Finally, you will have to answer to yourself: Why did I quit, after all?Wish you well, buddy.  You're in for a high tuition in the school of hard knocks. :)   