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This probably sounds somewhat immature, but I would love to be one to make the maps in videi games like call of duty.

Quote from: That Goalie Guy on July 13, 2013, 12:19:14 PM
This probably sounds somewhat immature, but I would love to be one to make the maps in videi games like call of duty.

Why would that be immature? Nothing wrong with being a video game designer.

Oh gosh here comes that list. I would like to be a music producer, famous violist, famous youtuber, some field job within law enforcment, businessman, automobile engineer, famous soccer player, and a video game producer/designer when I grow up. All random stuff.

Quote from: That Goalie Guy on July 13, 2013, 12:19:14 PM
This probably sounds somewhat immature, but I would love to be one to make the maps in videi games like call of duty.

That actually seems like a lot and I mean a lot of fun, I'd love to do that.

Oh yeah, and I forgot Soccer player (fam)

When I grow up, I would be probably a Navy SEAL for about 3 years, then, go into the Air Force for another 3 years, and then, when I'm finished with my military career, I'd probably like to sign with WWE.

Some of the things I would want to be, is probably a Law Enforcer, a computer engineer, architect, a vet, professional instrument player (probably one instrument), or a special agent that goes undercover (sounds childish).

Quote from: That Goalie Guy on July 13, 2013, 12:19:14 PM
This probably sounds somewhat immature, but I would love to be one to make the maps in videi games like call of duty.

How would that be immature?  Why do you see video game developers and programmers then?  You don't sound like a wannabe to me I bet you would do well

In all honesty, I want to become an automotive/diesel technician. But after joining the Air Force I may end up sticking with repairing planes.

Quote from: Mr_Mr_Mr on July 13, 2013, 04:55:44 PM

Quote from: That Goalie Guy on July 13, 2013, 12:19:14 PM
This probably sounds somewhat immature, but I would love to be one to make the maps in videi games like call of duty.

That actually seems like a lot and I mean a lot of fun, I'd love to do that.

Unfortunately, it is also another flooded field. If you want to work with video games i would highly suggest learning a lot of programming, these days just getting a degree in video game design is almost not worth it imo.

Should probably change the topic title to 'What Nick wants you to be when you grow up'

Quote from: xDeeKay on July 13, 2013, 08:05:22 PM
Should probably change the topic title to 'What Nick wants you to be when you grow up'

Too bad more people dont listen to advice like this.
To all the people that want to be marine biologists... good luck

Also:

Quote from: Afro_ on July 11, 2013, 06:13:20 PM
A famous youtuber.

For one, good luck with that lol
Also, being a "famous" youtuber will make you peanuts for money

Quote from: Nick3306 on July 13, 2013, 08:03:27 PM

Quote from: Mr_Mr_Mr on July 13, 2013, 04:55:44 PM

Quote from: That Goalie Guy on July 13, 2013, 12:19:14 PM
This probably sounds somewhat immature, but I would love to be one to make the maps in videi games like call of duty.

That actually seems like a lot and I mean a lot of fun, I'd love to do that.

Unfortunately, it is also another flooded field. If you want to work with video games i would highly suggest learning a lot of programming, these days just getting a degree in video game design is almost not worth it imo.

I differ. It is true that with the programming knowledge you can pretty much do whatever, but the thing with the degree in game design is that it gives you expertise all around. Graphics, programming, etc. Which makes you more versatile when "looking for work" if you could call it that.

In my case, I'm already doing my degree on VGD, but my main focus is programming.

Quote from: SalasCraft on July 13, 2013, 10:04:27 PM

Quote from: Nick3306 on July 13, 2013, 08:03:27 PM

Quote from: Mr_Mr_Mr on July 13, 2013, 04:55:44 PM

Quote from: That Goalie Guy on July 13, 2013, 12:19:14 PM
This probably sounds somewhat immature, but I would love to be one to make the maps in videi games like call of duty.

That actually seems like a lot and I mean a lot of fun, I'd love to do that.

Unfortunately, it is also another flooded field. If you want to work with video games i would highly suggest learning a lot of programming, these days just getting a degree in video game design is almost not worth it imo.

I differ. It is true that with the programming knowledge you can pretty much do whatever, but the thing with the degree in game design is that it gives you expertise all around. Graphics, programming, etc. Which makes you more versatile when "looking for work" if you could call it that.

In my case, I'm already doing my degree on VGD, but my main focus is programming.

But being the jack of all trades in a shrinking job market is not the best thing. It is better to just be an expert in one area (obviously depending on the area). Video games are getting more complex which means they are getting more expensive to develop. Small studios cant afford it and are either doing layoffs or closing down. Most places have game design under a computer science major but getting a general computer science degree will benefit you more since there are tons of jobs out there for coding, networking, ect that don't deal with games at all.

there are enough people working for top shot gaming companies that you don't need to know how to code a game completely to make a map for one.

Quote from: That Goalie Guy on July 14, 2013, 01:06:27 AM
there are enough people working for top shot gaming companies that you don't need to know how to code a game completely to make a map for one.

True. I spent a few semesters in my high schools Tech drawing class building maps in google sketchup lol