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General => Introductions => Topic started by: Derrick on March 10, 2010, 09:39:46 AM



Title: There are other people like me?
Post by: Derrick on March 10, 2010, 09:39:46 AM
Hi, I'm Derrick.  I'm from the USA, and am coming to terms with the fact that I am a game designer and it is what I feel I must do.

I recently went back to school (changed my major field from engineering to game development/computer science) and am currently engaged in several projects that I am very excited about and can't wait to show you!

I do not have a website yet, but as soon as I make one (it is on my to-do list) I will post it on the forum so everyone can critique it and whatnot =)

I am elated to be part of this forum... I have been very disgruntled with the American games industry and have been having trouble finding where I "fit in", being someone who enjoys the experiences that interactive media can create, without needing it to be a "game".  I can say that I absolutely love Tale of Tales' work, and am proud to own a limited hard copy of The Path for PC.

The Path really was a "game changer" for me.  It was without a doubt the most immersive experience I have ever had (I played it for hours without realizing how engrossed I was), I truly felt as though I was in another world... similar to how audiences recently reacted to the Avatar movie.  I hope to be able to create similar experiences for those that see my work.


Title: Re: There are other people like me?
Post by: Michaël Samyn on March 10, 2010, 12:15:49 PM
Glad to hear that The Path has been so stimulating for you.

Welcome to the Salon des Refusés of the games industry! ;)
You're home now.  :-*


Title: Re: There are other people like me?
Post by: Jeroen D. Stout on March 13, 2010, 03:35:02 AM
The Path really was a "game changer" for me.

I know how you feel :)


Title: Re: There are other people like me?
Post by: God at play on March 20, 2010, 06:27:10 AM
Welcome Derrick!  I'm happy to hear that you've found some like minds.  Can't wait to see what you're up to.

Welcome to the Salon des Refusés of the games industry! ;)

I was just reading about this in my art history book tonight. :P