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how to become a indie game developer?

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Jaimito23, Mar 29, 2015.

  1. Jaimito23

    Jaimito23

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    i am a college student about to graduate and majoring in computer science. i have started to get interested in becoming a indie game developer. i have started to learn how to use unity by using the tutorials.

    i have a website were i will be posting my own games along with the tutorial games i have made. the site is http://batchofideas.com/.

    so i would like some suggestions or advice anyone has to become a successful indie game developer? what are the steps and how can create your own business?
     
    Jaimito23, Mar 29, 2015
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  2. Kiwasi

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    Make games.
     
    Kiwasi, Mar 29, 2015
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  3. chingwa

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    @BoredMormon That's a little obtuse, don't you think? I mean you at least left out one step...

    1 -Make Game.
    2 -Sell Game.
    3 -Goto 1.
     
    chingwa, Mar 29, 2015
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  4. Kiwasi

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    True.

    Technically speaking I'm not an indie. I'm a hobbyist. So I generally don't bother with step 2.

    Really not a good way to make game development a living.
     
    Kiwasi, Mar 29, 2015
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  5. Kellyrayj

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    You become an indie game developer by making the time for it. There are no steps, no straight paths, no tutorials that will get you to where you want to be. Just you, sacrificing evenings, mornings, weekends working through the thick of it.

    Considering you will be graduating with a computer science degree why not try to apply for a job in a studio. Small or AAA doesn't matter. Your income is your number 1 asset. Find a stable job, and do your indie development on the side.
     
    Kellyrayj, Mar 29, 2015
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  6. JacksonsRevenge

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    Make lots and lots of games. If you're just starting out with Unity don't expect to make a AAA quality game your first time. Lower you expectations and just start creating something. You would be amazed at all of the little things you learn just just by going through the process of making a game. After you've got a few smaller projects under your belt, get a team together and make something great!
     
    JacksonsRevenge, Mar 30, 2015
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  7. Waz

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    So, in summary:

    1. Make a game
    2. Get a job because of your game
    3. Get paid
    4. Make a better game
    5. Quit your job
    6. Sell your game

    My CS teacher taught me GOTOs were bad, so it looks like I'm only ever going to make this one game!
     
    Waz, Mar 30, 2015
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  8. angrypenguin

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    Fixed. ;)

    And, to quote an Aussie author:
     
    angrypenguin, Mar 30, 2015
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  9. Kiwasi

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    And now in a total derailment of the thread, someone should totally make a Hover Car Racer game. That could be the best thing since pod racing.
     
    Kiwasi, Mar 30, 2015
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