Since the Internet makes it seem so easy to be an independent artist, I have been trying to do as much. Of course the hardest part of all that (besides possibly making the stuff) is getting someone to pay attention to you. I (and countless others) have posted our game projects/aspirations to the forums in hopes of getting someone to notice you (they usually don't). This thread is for us. The idea behind this thread is that the various aspiring game developers (and other artists looking for attention) will be not only able to show off their work but also meet their peers in the industry. The peer involvement may very well be the most important function this thread serves. It is here where you can be told that what you make is kind of crappy AND how to fix it by people who (probably) know what they're doing.
I know that this may be a broad topic to make but I figured I would give it a shot. If it comes to needing multiple threads to keep things sensible I guess that can only be a good thing. In cases such as that I will make sure the main table here links to that thread so that this thread can at least serve as a convenient hub for indie works. Following is the said table and some guidelines that will hopefully keep the thread from devolving into nothing but self-endorsing spam. I got the idea of making a thread at Giant Bomb because it seems to have a good number of people who make (or want to make) games (and other creative works) and people who just enjoy playing (reading, listening, etc. to) them. Hopefully this will go well.
Also, after making this thread I will have begun PMing all the game creators I could find on Giant Bomb so if you know, or are, a game creator (or another kind of artist) feel free to PM who they are (if you know them) or join the thread (if you are them).
Guideline
1. To avoid making the thread spammy, include your info once; after which it will be added to the main list in the first post.2. Do not blatantly try to sell anything. It is understood that most of the creators will be trying to sell something and it should be left that way.
2a. If you have something new or want to mention a promotion, PM me and I will update your info.
3. This is a place for discussion, not recruitment. If you want contact someone about work please do it through PM.
4. Do not post every single update to your project. If you have a major update that needs to be playtested, post the major changes you (hopefully) made and PM me so that I can update your info.
4a. If you are doing something other than game development, you will likely never have a major update.
5. Please use the reply feature when it applies. It will help keep the conversation organized.
6. If your game is already on the Giant Bomb database it will still be listed under "Projects" but the link will lead to the GB page and conversations should be encouraged to be held there.
7. Real names are optional although some people may prefer them for building a fan base.
X. If you can think of anything else important that I'm missing, feel free to tell me.
Creators List
| Giant Bomb Name | Real Name | Medium | Site | Projects | Update |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perspicacity1 | Andrew Baillie | Video Games, Comics | Perspicacity! | Games: DYWtWtG, Self-Scan Games (WIP): Futility | |
| Hamst3r | Jamez Gilman | Video Games, Music, Graphics | http://www.hamsteralliance.com | Games: ezmuze+ Hamst3r edition Games (WIP): Biplanes HD, ezmuze+ 2, ezmuze for Apple devices Music | |
| Chaser324 | Chaser Petit | Video Games | http://www.chasepettit.com | Games (WIP): Ice Cube's Great Gangsta Rampage , Escape to Alpha Centauri | |
| Fronominal | Keir Miron | Video Games | http://fronominal.com | Games: I Heart Shift, Tiki WIki Games (WIP): Hoard | |
| Video_Game_King | Writing | Renegade Ego | |||
| CrazySonOfABitch | Leonardo Novak | Video Games | Games (WIP): Bullet | ||
| RampantStudios ( Warrozo) | Danny Goodayle | Video Games | http://rampantstudios.co.uk | Games (WIP): Lazarus: The Missing Memory |
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