   Small interview with fellow game creators.
  Hi,I am currently studying Game Development, but since I dont know that much about the career strategy in this area; I thought I'd take a look at it by researching. One way to research this is to ask you; game developers (it can be designers, developers, or any kind of form of creating a game) what your experiences are and what you think you should do and what not in the harsh world of the game industry.This research isn't only for myself; it is an assignment I need to do for school; thus it will be shown to other young game developers.These are the questions where I would like to know  the answers off;1. What is your name, age, location, and profession? (it may be anonymous)2. How did you break into what u have accomplished so far? Can u tell us about what career route u took?3. Everyone in my class has an idea about how their career will look like. Did your expectations met reality?4. Do u suggest to a person who has just graduated as a Game Developer, to work at a company or start a company on his own? Why?5. What about the income? Does it depend on small assignments(i.e. it can vary), or do you get a regular paycheck a month?6. If it won't work at the game industry, is it easy to find a job at a company that isn't involved with games, due to the fact that you can create programs with computer languages?7. What advice would u give to a young game developer? Are there any kind of personal aspects needed for this certain profession?8. Is there alot of space in the profession where u can freestyle with your creativity, or are there always strict requirements that you should meet?I know these questions are quite stretched, so short answers are welcome as well.Thanks in advance,Hwan.   
Quote:Original post by HwanDooOne way to research this is to ask youAnother way is to View Forum FAQ (above).;Quote:Original post by Tom SloperAnother way is to View Forum FAQ (above).My apologies, I totally missed that.Nice FAQ by the way!;Quote:Original post by HwanDooMy apologies, I totally missed that.Nice FAQ by the way!No problem. Most people do miss the FAQs.Maybe somebody will answer your questions yet, so keep watching this space.