Hey everyone

[The Infamous Bon Bon]

@Infamous Bon Bon (okay - what should I call you, 'cause I'll get RSI if I have to type that every time!) - yes, Zach has come up with several ideas for games that he'd like me to make. I'm a good programmer, but my art is pathetic. So then he suggested I get Amanda to make his games instead When I started working on Aveyond, Zach insisted I put RPG Maker on HIS computer too, and he was really focussed on making maps and very simple eventing. He's moved on to other things now, but he still wants me to make his games.

Bon, BB, or "Hey you with the hair" (though that's longer) are commonly used instead. I'm glad I'm not the only one. My stepson insisted I put RPG Maker VX on his computer too. He is trying, but gets distracted for long periods of time. If he actually manages to stay committed I will probably get him Ace for his birthday, its nice cause he is the only person outside the internet who cares what I'm working on and all the boring details (he thinks they're neat).

 

[Shaz]

LOL! I TOTALLY understand about your mom. She just doesn't get it now. But hopefully someday, she will.

Keep at your art - good artists are hard to come by, and good programmers who are atrocious at art are desperate to find them

 

[Shaz]

@BB - Ah, he's a true nerd, after my own heart I hope he stays interested - it's great when you can share your creations with each other.

 

[ei8htbit]

Greetings Shaz! Very cool to have such an experienced presence on these forums, looking forward to hearing what you have to say

 

[Yumeji]

You've got an impressive background and seem already quite popular around here. It might not be adequate to greet you this way then but I'll do it anyway: welcome!

 

[Knightmare]

Hey Shaz welcome to the forums. I remember you from the other site. A kangaroo as a pet?! That's far out!

 

[Shaz]

I was thinking I might see if I can chase up some pics of them ... but that was a LONG time ago.

Now, let me set matters straight here, 'cause I don't want anyone thinking I'm better than I really am. I've worked with some wonderful people in casual game dev, and have a lot of experience testing and creating games for commercial release. But all of my work has been for other people. Someone else's story, someone else's game. Yes, I've gone from start to finish, but I've never had to do (or even organize) the whole thing myself. I'm just stepping into those waters now. So as far as actually creating my own game, there are quite a few on these forums already, and soon to join, who are way ahead of me in that area And I'll be watching them and learning from them, just like the rest of you And of course I'm happy to offer help and suggestions to others, where I feel that I'm qualified to do so.

 

[Indinera]

I'm sure you'll do well with your first experience.