I want to be a video game designer....

So, this is the deal: I want to be a video game designer, but I dont know what I should study in unniversity or in what areas I have to stand out. What I want to do specifically is, to design how the gameplay should be and what the environment should look like. Something along the lines of environment artist or gameplay design. (sorry if I'm not using the correct terminology)

What I want is some advice from someone with experience in the area, And I assume the gamespot/gamefaqs community could help me :)

I actually am focusing in the exact same thing, I will proably go to university for this.. Hmm, what university are you planning to go to? We should make a company, Ahah.

why not just go to some university database that has all universities and all prorams they offer and it should detail what you need to get in and what you would have to take if accepted? Maybe they do not have a site like that where you are from but they do in my area

Yeah, right on about making a company. We could outsell Nintendo and make some kick-ass consoles. We would rock the industry ;).

Well ill try to figure it out around my area, but that would be hard for in the country im in, Video game designing gets you nowhere. Although Im planning on studying outside of this place.

Sorry If I appear too much of a novice, but could you direct me to somewhere that would tell me how exactly I can mod games?

Pursuing a Career In Video Game Design by Gabbi Hyman might help.

Edit: Hrm maybe not it reads like a load of drivvel! :D

Well, I wouldn't want to do anything with drawing, I Am a horrible artist. But i'm sure creating a game isn't all about drawing. Anyway, we would make the Playbox 363 :) lol.

Do you want to be a game artist, or a coder?

Game artist, that would be it.

I'd proably want to be a coder.

start making 3d models first

Yeah but the thing is i know nothing about modding, how could I start modding games?

I'd proably want to be a coder.

Wakanoid

You should take some courses in C++, Java, and other forms of code.

I've worked with some mod teams before. Each team i've been used a different code and engine. The first of which was XNA. lol.

start making 3d models first

kemar7856

Nooooo. That's one of the last things you need to learn (and then master).

You need to build up fundamentals first

Game artist, that would be it.

Rafandrews

Build up your portfolio with lots of still life pieces and figure drawing. Then a few personal projects on the side.

I was told that before, but also being busy with actual school, and then wanting spare time.. But I'll take some courses in it whenever I can. I'll proably start in c++

I also know that making private servers for games is a good thing for begginer coders, as you may say its illegal... It's not illegal unless making a profit. But, if anybdoy wants to give me details on what it really is, is it a good pay after I start mastering coding? Is it a bad career choice? what is your opinions.

Get a degree in computer science. Then you might have a chance at becoming a menial code-writer on a big team.

You can't just "choose" to become a video game designer. You have to start at the bottom of the ladder and work your way up. And there is no guarantee you'll ever be capable of getting your own team and "designing" your own games. Unless you want to be an indie developer and make flash games.

Uhmmm... Ok, I suck at drawing. I believe I'm pretty good at math though. Would that mean I'm better off as a coder?

and In what language are games like "the legend of zelda twillight princess" or "halo 3" made?

I was told that before, but also being busy with actual school, and then wanting spare time.. But I'll take some courses in it whenever I can. I'll proably start in c++

I also know that making private servers for games is a good thing for begginer coders, as you may say its illegal... It's not illegal unless making a profit. But, if anybdoy wants to give me details on what it really is, is it a good pay after I start mastering coding? Is it a bad career choice? what is your opinions.

Wakanoid

Modding is a much better route to take because people from the game industry will recognize it as a portfolio piece. A server won't be acceptable....unless there's something about it that completely blows them away.

When you find a good company to work with, they will pay you well. They're not just paying you to work, they're paying you to do your finest work.

Well, as I know you can't just choose, But it has been a fantasy for a long time to be a video game designer, I have plenty of great ideas. What do you suggest though, making your own company? joining microsoft? And how is the pay? I gues it depends on how good your game is? What would you say the average is? But, I would love to learn how to do it all and work my way up.

Uhmmm, I'm dying to get a link to a page that shows you how to mod, would somone supply one?

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I was told that before, but also being busy with actual school, and then wanting spare time.. But I'll take some courses in it whenever I can. I'll proably start in c++

I also know that making private servers for games is a good thing for begginer coders, as you may say its illegal... It's not illegal unless making a profit. But, if anybdoy wants to give me details on what it really is, is it a good pay after I start mastering coding? Is it a bad career choice? what is your opinions.

Shad0ki11

Modding is a much better route to take because people from the game industry will recognize it as a portfolio piece. A server won't be acceptable....unless there's something about it that completely blows them away.

When you find a good company to work with, they will pay you well. They're not just paying you to work, they're paying you to do your finest work.

So you suggest me taking java, c++ courses etc, and then focus on modding? Do you suggest learning from online courses, or going to an actual place to learn how to do it.

Lemme see if I get this straight. The first thing I would have to do is learn a proggraming language. (C, C++, Java etc.) and afterwards start modding games?

Learn to program. Make your own game. Start simple.

Personally, I gave up. I hate math (as it's basically learning some kind of algebra/language)

It's also frustrating, as to even make a game as simple as Pacman requires pages of complex code.

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I was told that before, but also being busy with actual school, and then wanting spare time.. But I'll take some courses in it whenever I can. I'll proably start in c++

I also know that making private servers for games is a good thing for begginer coders, as you may say its illegal... It's not illegal unless making a profit. But, if anybdoy wants to give me details on what it really is, is it a good pay after I start mastering coding? Is it a bad career choice? what is your opinions.

Wakanoid

Modding is a much better route to take because people from the game industry will recognize it as a portfolio piece. A server won't be acceptable....unless there's something about it that completely blows them away.

When you find a good company to work with, they will pay you well. They're not just paying you to work, they're paying you to do your finest work.

So you suggest me taking java, c++ courses etc, and then focus on modding? Do you suggest learning from online courses, or going to an actual place to learn how to do it.

Modding involves using code language in game engines--they aren't entirely seperate things. I recommend taking some courses at a college so you can get used to working with other people.

Lemme see if I get this straight. The first thing I would have to do is learn a proggraming language. (C, C++, Java etc.) and afterwards start modding games?

Rafandrews

Yeah. Pretty much. It would be unwise to just jump into modding without knowing how to work with whatever engine you're given.

Learn to program. Make your own game. Start simple.

Personally, I gave up. I hate math (as it's basically learning some kind of algebra/language)

It's also frustrating, as to even make a game as simple as Pacman requires pages of complex code.

FamiBox

Uhmm, but are you certain that Games like the ones I listed previously are codded in the samme way? 0.o

Don't forget your school advisor can also give you a few words of advice.

Raf and .. Aw, man already forgot your name, guy thats being very helpful, do you guys have msn? and also, I'm not a fan of math but i'm good at it, so your saying coding = algebra?

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Learn to program. Make your own game. Start simple.

Personally, I gave up. I hate math (as it's basically learning some kind of algebra/language)

It's also frustrating, as to even make a game as simple as Pacman requires pages of complex code.

Rafandrews

Uhmm, but are you certain that Games like the ones I listed previously are codded in the samme way? 0.o

You have to start simple, it's only going to get more complicated.

Uhmm, but are you certain that Games like the ones I listed previously are codded in the samme way? 0.o

Rafandrews

Great idea wakanoid. Adding some of you guys on msn would be awesome.

So heres my tag, name , whatever the hell its called: rafandrews@hotmail.com

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Uhmm, but are you certain that Games like the ones I listed previously are codded in the samme way? 0.o

foxhound_fox

So i'm right about basically its a mix of learning a different language and algebra.

Night guys. and thanks alot. Now im really looking forward into this. Ill probably check on the thread again, tomorrow morning. and check out this page I found/ I'ts pretty sweet.: http://www.cprogramming.com/

I have school tomorrow so, hasta luegooo.

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start making 3d models first

Shad0ki11

Nooooo. That's one of the last things you need to learn (and then master).

You need to build up fundamentals first

Do you think I could spend my school time.. my homework time.. my gaming time.. my skateboarding time.. (also counts as hanging out with friends basically) and c++ lesons?Or should I wait till summer break.

Do you think I could spend my school time.. my homework time.. my gaming time.. my skateboarding time.. (also counts as hanging out with friends basically) and c++ lesons?Or should I wait till summer break.

Wakanoid

Are you in high school or college at the moment?