New Year New Game

Wow I can't believe that it's almost been a year since my last blog.

what's changed?

I created a technical demo using 3d Gamestudio.

I have been back in school and learning More modelling skills

What does that mean for this blog? A new direction. A popular forum I visited challenged me to finish a project. Anything. I feel like the tech demo was a good thing. It felt "done" but it still doesn't feel like a complete game. I really want to enter the Indeppedent Game Developer Competition. I understand that in order to do that I'm going to have to finish a game. In other words it's time to put up or shut up.

To that effect I'm going to use this blog to hold me accountable. The Game I'm creating will still be a World War II shooter. I'm sure there are people out there groaning. But I feel like I should get it out of my system now. I have a good feeling that although most people are burned out on these type of shooters, there are some people that may enjoy them. I kinda need to finish it for myself. I need to know that I can make money in this profession. It's not about the money, but In a weird sense I need the vindication. I need to know that I"m good enough to get paid for this. I want to make a living from this, but by having the tools to make a game for 5 years and not producing anything, I've started to wonder can I do this? So I feel completing and attempting to sell this first game will answer that question.

I know I can it's just a matter of doing it. To that end I'm going to stop certain things. Mainly over thinking projects. If it's just me there's no need for elaborate plans. There's no need for long design docs. I'm just going to get like Nike and Just do it. Even for this blog I plan to keep them light and candid. Expect more pictures and weekly blog postings. Wish me luck. We'll see how it goes?