Game Dev Needs Analysis Survey

#1 Thanks Dave, filled it just now. Is there a chance that you give us some feedback about what you were able to extract from the answers that you've received? I'd be very interested in a wrap-up blog if you ever find the time.

Also, there were some really good questions that need to get a lot more exposure.

#2 A write-up/disclosure of the results of the survey, even in raw format, would be greatly appreciated.

#3 I'll find out. It's primarily intended to expose some real weaknesses which interested investors could pursue. To that end, I've added a contact area to the survey for those who are interested in being contacted by an investor (not a guarantee of contact)

I don't imagine there would be a problem with summarizing and posting some facts.

So, yes, I will follow up with a blog post with the results :)

#4 Also, Konrad, which questions struck a chord with you? That's the important part :)

#5 Dave, question 17 was kinda odd/not working proper methinks.

Interesting to see this, wonder whats up ;)

#6 Thanks Christian, I'll check it out!

Nothing's up, just doin' some research for some parties that asked for it :)
Though I'm extremely interested in the answers!

#7 I don't think my anwers are gonna be terribly helpful to anyone or anything ... :P

#8 Responded but I believe I have to agree with Steve on my answers :)

#9 To tell the truth, I answered but honestly, I don't see the whole point really. The only thing I need is time. Money comes and goes and with the tools that are around today....given enough time, most anyone with the desire can produce something interesting. I can tell you this much, since I have been in computers and programming (I built my first Sinclair ZX81 computer from a kit) the tools and power available to the 'individual user' has compounded MASSIVELY. Anyway, I am interested in the results but I can't see what your trying to accomplish.

#10 Indie game dev is an industry filled with hopes and dreams and a ridiculous amount of passion and dedication. Some of us try to seriously make a living making games, and others hope to someday, or gain a position working at a big studio. Much like the site you're on now, there are many companies who make products and services to fill in the cracks where the rubber meets the road. As a game dev I am painfully aware of the shortcomings and pitfalls. I am a coder and many other things but find it still so hard to get the right art I need, for example. And there's the end game of game dev: publishing and marketing... certainly a minefield for many.

What I am trying to accomplish is to identify those needs that I know exist, so that actions can be taken to address those things by people who are in the position to take such actions :) I will complete the research and get the results to the interested third party who has requested them, and something good will come of it!