10 Misconceptions You Have About Working In The Games Industry
It's not all debates around how many guns there should be with piles of cash y'know.
Double FineSo, youve scored yourself a job in video game development, either youve been randomly abducted from the bus stop to work on a Flappy Bird clone or more likely this is the culmination of a lot of hard work and searching on your part. So congratulations - but before you go any further, we really should talk about The Question. Its seemingly harmless in and of itself, but The Question opens the gateway to a labyrinth of pain, confusion and embarrassment. You would be wise to fear The Question, and it is this: So, what do you do? Its unfortunate, but even the most introverted or anti-social individual will have a moment in their life when theyre asked what they do for a living. You may have had the opportunity to psych yourself up for The Question in advance at a barbecue or wedding, for instance. Sometimes the question can catch you off guard when youre having a haircut or sat on a plane with someone who turns out to be unreasonably friendly. Either way, the answer is going to cause trouble. People have a lot of preconceived and often ridiculous notions about video games and the teams that make them; so if you explain that youre a developer, get ready to hear them whether you like it or not. The same old misinformation crops up repeatedly and trying to respond to or debunk it can be a wearying experience, especially if youre talking to a stranger and youve got to tell them in as friendly a way as possible that what theyve just told you is a load of dingos kidneys. Here are ten of the most common misconceptions that game developers must face when dealing with Outside People, and some advice for overcoming the Gervaisian levels of awkwardness that ensue. Tattoo the page link onto your body; it might just save your life someday