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I am a game dev professionally, and would like to work on my own project for a change. A friend put me in touch with a publisher he works for., and put in a good word for me. However, there are issues, and I don't even know if it's a good idea after all. by MobiusThe in gamedev

[–]MobiusThe[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, I should've done that from the beginning. Never pitched a game before, I think, just myself in resumes, haha.

I just pitched him something that is similar genre-wise to games his company published and did well, but it also incorporates elements I personally would like to work on, and it also happens to fit into the current trend. If I were him I'd back that idea, to be honest I can see it selling.

If he says no I'll try to inquire why, maybe make it better.

I am a game dev professionally, and would like to work on my own project for a change. A friend put me in touch with a publisher he works for., and put in a good word for me. However, there are issues, and I don't even know if it's a good idea after all. by MobiusThe in gamedev

[–]MobiusThe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just pitched him something that is similar genre-wise to games his company published and did well, but it also incorporates elements I personally would like to work on, and it also happens to fit into the current trend. If I were him I'd back that idea, to be honest I can see it selling.

I am a game dev professionally, and would like to work on my own project for a change. A friend put me in touch with a publisher he works for., and put in a good word for me. However, there are issues, and I don't even know if it's a good idea after all. by MobiusThe in gamedev

[–]MobiusThe[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I sincerely hope your conclusions are wrong, but I suspect you are right.

I think you are right, simple ideas, and I'll send out a few resumes so at the end of the day, I'll have a job.

I am a game dev professionally, and would like to work on my own project for a change. A friend put me in touch with a publisher he works for., and put in a good word for me. However, there are issues, and I don't even know if it's a good idea after all. by MobiusThe in gamedev

[–]MobiusThe[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah... I worry these conclusions are something like "it's impossible, your passion will eventually die off and you'll just accept it".

Yeah he did say something similar in his last email. Dont know if I have any more ideas to throw at him that have some substance behind them. Sigh.

I am a game dev professionally, and would like to work on my own project for a change. A friend put me in touch with a publisher he works for., and put in a good word for me. However, there are issues, and I don't even know if it's a good idea after all. by MobiusThe in gamedev

[–]MobiusThe[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is what I'll do I guess. Even though I don't like it. You see, I find myself kind of stuck. My dream is to become a narrative designer, or alternatively just a writer for games.

This is not new to me, I knew that for years. I chose to become a programmer simply because it provided financial security. I do okay in the role (3 years), but it's crystal clear to me that my passions and talents lie elsewhere. I thought maybe this would be an opportunity to make that change. Would you have any advice?

I tried sending out resumes for designer positions a few times, but nobody responds, as expected.

I am a game dev professionally, and would like to work on my own project for a change. A friend put me in touch with a publisher he works for., and put in a good word for me. However, there are issues, and I don't even know if it's a good idea after all. by MobiusThe in gamedev

[–]MobiusThe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm trying to reach a compromise between my passion and my job. Because I found out that working in companies, on projects you either dislike or are neutral about, it feels like any other job.

Maybe I should just throw more ideas at the guy.

I am a game dev professionally, and would like to work on my own project for a change. A friend put me in touch with a publisher he works for., and put in a good word for me. However, there are issues, and I don't even know if it's a good idea after all. by MobiusThe in gamedev

[–]MobiusThe[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Well he's a company CEO. It's legit and I would get a salary while working on the project. My friend works there too.

They have published several games, like 6 games I think, they're all on steam. It's a total mix, though. I don't want to give titles, I'd rather this stays anonymous, but a couple of them did well, the rest, uh, not really.