Dude, you just pretty much described me when I was 15. I had probably three friends in school, due to being incredibly socially awkward (Later found out I had Asperger's), spent a lot of time (Probably too much) on my xbox, wanted to go into the gaming industry (Still do) and had parents who thought I was addicted to gaming.Originally Posted by BlazingDude123wasn't addicted to gaming at all; I just spent a lot of time on my Xbox because people in school were generally *******s
) Honestly though when I told my parents I wanted to work in the gaming industry they didn't seem to care. It hardly came as a shock to them. Besides, there's nothing wrong with the gaming industry. And as for the gaming thing as long as you put in the work you can do whatever the hell you want* with your free time. I'm currently at uni studying computer science, and I'm still not into clubbing or anything, so I usually play more xbox once I'm done with my assignments.
*Illegal activities not included
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My last name is Nixon. I know all about having an odd name, and people making fun of you for it.
Most likely, the internet that you know and love wasn't around when your parents were your age. When I was 15 we were rocking dial-up internet, and the World Wide Web was mostly text based websites, because "Damnit, I'm not waiting 5 minutes for this jpg to load!". Your parents didn't grow up with the same global reaching society at their fingertips.
They won't be as immersed in the social aspects of the internet, and they will find parts of it untrustworthy (as they should). It's pretty normal for them to feel that way.
I think it's a pretty common occurrence that teens don't feel as if their parents respect their wishes, but typically they just don't want you to have your head in the clouds and think "I like video games, I'll get a job doing that!". Your parents are probably thinking that you want to make money by playing games, which is possible, but even harder to do than just making the games.
Fun Fact: For years I told my parents that I would make money talking about video games and I was laughed at. By some strange and miraculous twist of fate, that's a large part of what I do. Who's laughing now?!?! HUH!?
If you want to work in this field then try to narrow down what section of it that you want to work in. I'm not sure where exactly you are from, but a lot of schools are now offering degrees in Game Design. Do you want to develop stories? Then you'll want to take some story writing classes as well as a video games curriculum.
Regardless of whether or not you are absolutely sure that this is what you want to do, make sure you put in the book time. Keep your grades up and see if you can't get a school to help with those expenses.
Advice from some of the people I know:
"Work on some little games for your portfolio, even if it's just some flash garbage. Having something interactive to show a potential employer is better than having a few 3D renders."
"Don't get too caught up on one field. Even if you want to do level design you should learn character design. It'll help in the long run."
My advice: Do what you want. You are young enough that if you have the Rockstar dream, only it's about making video games, then go for it. You don't have to wait for college (University, if that's the part of the world you are in), you can start learning now. There are tons of programs available to you. Free software that will teach you the steps needed to help you realize your goals.
It's hard work, but if you put in the time then nothing will stop you.
Thx shifty!Theres a gaming magazine in finland called Pelaaja, which is pretty known in here aswell. It would be awesome to work there, since writing and uum... playing games is my thing really.
Wait, WTF? BD you're like the Finnish version of me... WTF dawg?Originally Posted by BlazingDude123Thx shifty!
Except I don't have long hair, am 17, I dont rage &... thats it really.
LOLOriginally Posted by RiotWait, WTF? BD you're like the Finnish version of me... WTF dawg?Originally Posted by BlazingDude123Thx shifty!
Except I don't have long hair, am 17, I dont rage &... thats it really.
When I was 15/16 I went trough a load of ****. Give respect to a good life and health. Give respect to yourself and other people. Give respect to your dreams and wishes. Hold on to your dreams and believe to yourself. Give a f*ck what another annoying people are saying to you and your ideas. Be proud of the things you will reach and nevertheless you should show humility.
Big people getting bigger the closer you are. Small people just want hurting another ones.
Now I`ve got 3 kids and I can understand what you are meaning and saying and I can understand the parents. At last this is your dream and your future and nothing or noone can stealing your wishes away.
In your life you have to give love, respect, proud, honour, humility and some more. Then you will live in peace with yourself and your target is near.
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This seems like it could loosely fit the conversation:
http://m.youtube.com/?reload=7&rdm=m...?v=3a3zXJ7biqI
Keep your head up
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Interested in game design?
This might be the best place to start, and it JUST got started.
Sign up for CS50x at http://www.edx.org
It's free, and it's awesome. A Harvard education in computer science.
I really should make this it's own thread.
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You're not even 16 man, there's no way you can already know what your future is going to look like. Just stay in high school and who knows, your perspective on life might change when you're ready for college/uni. And if you still want to pursue a career in the gaming industry, your parents will have to respect and accept that.
Regarding the typical teenager thing, spending a lot of time on the xbox/computer and such, it's all part of your age man. At that age (well 2-3 years ago) I would play Halo 3 pretty much all day. Still had my circle of friends, but I often too wondered: what the hell am I really doing with my life, playing Halo all day?
2-3 years later, I'm studying at a university, living in a student dorm (go home to my parents every weekend), hang out with my friends a lot, and still have time left for some Evo now and then!
You have nothing to worry about at your age, just see how things go and when you know what you really want, go for it.
