Hi guys! I didn't have chance to introduce myself (or I was too shy to do this ), so... My name is Agnes (Polish name is Agnieszka) an I'm an indie developer (the development of my first game is WIP but when it's ready I'll write a proper post in the right threads) Couple days ago I wrote an article on my blog about Indie Developers - how much "indie" is in the indiedev Maybe someone would like to read this during the lunch-break or sth... Here you are: To be an Indie Developer? Cheers! -=Agnes=-
Very interesting read. I also read a definition once that described indie's as people who design games as a form of artistic expression and without regard for commercial sales. ...I laughed out loud. While it's a pretty dream to think that I just love making games and take the criticism of the players with a big smile on my face; all the while, working a 9-5 daily grind job... that's just not true. I love making games, but I like eating just a little more. As far as getting a publisher, its often just too much temptation when someone is waving a pile of cash in your face. You'd be surprised at how many ideals melt away in the presence of a steady paycheck.
I can imagine that - money changes almost everything... especially mentality If I earn something I'll spend this money with a huge grin on my face ... and I'll start thinking about next game -=Agnes=-
What do you really need to learn to start making your own games? take from a guy who has not learned any form of programming yet, and is looking into studying, but I don't know where to actually start
The answer is very easy, but I don't know if you want to read it... It's simple as that: buy and read some books (about game development), start programming, think about a simple project/game (or try to clone an existing and simple one) and... don't stop! Keep working, reading, programming, etc. I read few books about iOS/games development (about design, development process, marketing, etc.), but "my" programmer read books about game programming (as I remember 3 or 4!)... It takes time to move on - for me it was almost 1 year to start the real development! So you have to be very patient and motivated (somehow) - I was and still I am, even there was a time that I wanted to drop everything Good luck! -=Agnes=-
