Free Fresh Meat
by Jonathan Clark · in Jobs · 09/25/2004 (10:02 am) · 3 replies
I'm starting this post with the phrase from my profile - " I NEED A MENTOR"
Now before everyone hits the back button on their browser, I want to point out that I am a 28 year old college graduate and working professional who is successful in his field (advertising). Additionally, I want to work for free.
That should put me in a slightly different category than the 15 year old over-excited kids that just want to re-make FFVII. In contrast, I want to bring back Pitfall and Summer Games (Wipes Egg Off Face).
I need someone who can give me some guidance and take an interest in my developing (programming) skills. I, like many others, have tried to get into game dev. before, but have had a hard time setting realistic goals for myself and don't know what key areas to work on.
Honestly, it is as simple as that. Feel free to contact me with any constructive comments you might have; especially if you're interested or experienced as a game dev. mentor.
Many Thanks
Check out my profile for more info.
Now before everyone hits the back button on their browser, I want to point out that I am a 28 year old college graduate and working professional who is successful in his field (advertising). Additionally, I want to work for free.
That should put me in a slightly different category than the 15 year old over-excited kids that just want to re-make FFVII. In contrast, I want to bring back Pitfall and Summer Games (Wipes Egg Off Face).
I need someone who can give me some guidance and take an interest in my developing (programming) skills. I, like many others, have tried to get into game dev. before, but have had a hard time setting realistic goals for myself and don't know what key areas to work on.
Honestly, it is as simple as that. Feel free to contact me with any constructive comments you might have; especially if you're interested or experienced as a game dev. mentor.
Many Thanks
Check out my profile for more info.
#2
09/25/2004 (1:42 pm)
@Jonathan: You should come to the Indie Games Con in two weeks in Eugene, Oregon. There is no substitute for making new contacts in person, and there's plenty of people with great stories to share about contacts they've made there. If you're really serious about it and really want to find a mentor, I can think of no better way to jump-start your new direction. Additionally, whether or not you can make it to IGC, just start hanging out on these forums and you're bound to find like-minded folk after a time.
#3
09/26/2004 (2:30 pm)
Good advice. I don't think that I can make it to the conference, but I'll hang out on the forum (gleaning) and watch for something similar that comes to TX. 
Torque Owner Drew Hitchcock
If you want to talk, feel free to send me an email (drew.hitchcock@gmail.com)