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Question for those working in the Game Tech field

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Ensign
Nov 16, 2013
7
Hi all!

I'm starting school next semester for Simulation and Game Design. I'm planning on doing SGD Programming which gives you modeling, Java or C++, SGD Design, Level Design, Flash SG Programming, and SG Software Engineering among the key topics taught. There is a second branch called Art & Modeling which is very similar but focuses more on Modeling and Animation in lieu of the programming classes. My question to those who are working in the Simulation and Game field:

  • What related skills do you see becoming more valuable in the upcoming years?
  • What positions is there more need for?
  • How can a student/recent graduate impress companies through projects; what should personal and educational projects really showcase?
  • Are there positions where an employee could telecommute or is it most likely an employee would have to move to the city where the company's headquarters are based?
  • Java or C++?

Thank you for any help! I love P101 and am learning so much from a "#goals" perspective each time I play!
Captain
Jul 16, 2014
583
Ahoy!

It sounds like you have a bright and colorful future ahead of you, and I wish you the best in your future career choice.

While I can't talk specifically to your questions, there is a great post on the Wizard101 Message Boards that may help give you some additional insights:

https://www.wizard101.com/forum/headmasters-announcements/can-i-be-a-game-developer-33174

For positions at KingsIsle, all our currently open positions are listed at http://www.kingsisle.com/jobs .

You might also want to read through a few of our blog posts from employees at KingsIsle:

http://kingsisleblog.com/2013/08/20/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-game-designer/
http://kingsisleblog.com/2013/07/23/a-day-in-the-life-of-a-kingsisle-artist/
http://kingsisleblog.com/2013/07/05/tips-for-getting-into-the-gaming-industry-programming/

Good luck!
*Bonnie Anne, Your Pirate101 Community Manager*
Ensign
Nov 16, 2013
7
Thank you, Bonnie!

I really appreciate the time you put into wrangling up those insights. I enjoyed reading the resources and it definitely helped me understand certain things. I can't wait to get my classes started next month and work hard to acquire the skills and hopefully job I want.

Thanks again