Plan for monki (Wesley Beary)

continuing existance...

I am still around and at least somewhat active. Last semester was ultra busy so I really had little opportunity to get out and do game dev type things. I was very excited to see the RTS Starter Kit make it out the door though. The reaction from the community has been great (I know I'm a little late in this acknowledgment, sorry). Nice to see something out there with my name on it, and I even get a check with my name on it each month. Actually making some money from something I enjoy doing so much is a dream come true.

On that note, this semester has been much better and I've quietly been poking and prodding a few things. Looks like I have some pretty exciting pontential projects lined up. Nothing far enough along to really talk about yet I'm afraid though. If all goes well you'll see it soon enough.

In the shorter term I am fortunate enough to have been chosen by the International Game Developers Association as a Game Developer's Conference scholar. Which means that they have been kind enough to give me classic pass. I have yet to iron out which things I want to sit in at, but I should be available if anybody wants to chat. I'll be arriving Tuesday afternoon and the plane back leaves Friday at midnight. I look forward to meeting anybody thats around, and it sounds like I'm crashing with GarageGames folks, so you might look for me in/around their booth.

Slightly longer term I'll be graduating pretty soon. I thought a lot about what that should mean, and I have decided that indie development is something I would really like to give a chance. So, at least until the loan payments kick in I am going to give it a go and see how well I can manage. If after 9 months (I think thats when payments start) I'm in a good spot then thats where I'll stay. Otherwise I guess I'll have to concede temporary defeat and join the workforce. With the projects and contacts I've started to line up I have high hopes though. I'm sure I'll keep you all informed. Off to work...