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Hey everyone!

My name is Arcade (has been since I turned 18), I nick Kizo and/or KizoziK. Luckily, Kizo was available here.

I'm currently working as a Level Designer at GRIN (Bionic Commando, Wanted, Ghost Recond: Advanced Warfighter, etc.).

Hmm... Not sure what else to say. I've been a fan of LBP since the first video but unfortunately I did not make it into the beta, so I'm new to the tools for creating stuff here. So you'll see me every now and then in the Help-forum, getting and giving help.

If there's anything you want to know; ask.

Over and out.		2008-11-17 01:18:00

Author:
Kizo
Posts: 40

Hello welcome to the forums.2008-11-17 01:21:00

Author:
azbgamer
Posts: 154

Hello welcome to the forums.

Sigh... Andrew...

Anyway, hey, welcome. So ye be a real game designer, eh? :arg:

>_< Hm, I assume you're job isn't too high up the ladder, or... yeah?

Anyway, welcome, enjoy your stay. HEY!		2008-11-17 02:05:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

sweet a level desighner for ghost recon! i love ghost recon

we are always willing to help you 		2008-11-17 02:07:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

sweet a level desighner for ghost recon! i love ghost recon

we are always willing to help you
Oh sorry, I didn't work on Ghost Recon. It's just a game that GRIN made, that's what I tried to explain. My bad.

Thanks everyone.		2008-11-17 02:14:00

Author:
Kizo
Posts: 40

Oh sorry, I didn't work on Ghost Recon. It's just a game that GRIN made, that's what I tried to explain. My bad.

Thanks everyone.

Well, would you mind telling us what you DID work on? your experiences?		2008-11-17 02:15:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

Well, would you mind telling us what you DID work on? your experiences?

I'm currently working on an unannounced project. (It sucks not being allowed to talk about it.) Before this I 'm afraid have no prior experience within the professional industry; only indie game development, mapping and modding.

Oh, and I have a bachelor's degree from Computer Games Development - Game Design at the University of Sk?vde, Sweden.

Here are some stuff:

ROPE - Half-Life 2 mod:
YouTube - ROPE Beta Video Gameplay

Steamgunners - Indie project:
YouTube - SteamGunners Gameplay		2008-11-17 02:24:00

Author:
Kizo
Posts: 40

I'm currently working on an unannounced project. (It sucks not being allowed to talk about it.) Before this I 'm afraid have no prior experience within the professional industry; only indie game development, mapping and modding.

Oh, and I have a bachelor's degree from Computer Games Development - Game Design at the University of Sk?vde, Sweden.

Here are some stuff:

ROPE - Half-Life 2 mod:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCIV4uwZy5s

Steamgunners - Indie project:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prCIQFEOsbc

Any tips for someone interested in getting into the Video Game Design business? I'm still not sure what aspect I would be best in, but I'm mostly having trouble deciding what degree to aim for. What do dev studios look for in an applicant?		2008-11-17 03:03:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
Posts: 3729

WOW a video game designer on our forums now that is going to be pretty cool to see what he comes up with once he gets used to all of the tools and all of the intricacies of them.

Cheers!		2008-11-17 05:41:00

Author:
RAINFIRE
Posts: 1101

Welcome to the forum and enjoy your stay.

Cheers QuozL		2008-11-17 05:49:00

Author:
QuozL
Posts: 921

Well, certainly a good thing you found us, then! No telling what might happen if you'd missed. But at any rate, welcome aboard! You will enjoy your stay. (Guaranteed, or your money back!) Hope your time here turns out very well.

LBPCentral - Like no place else. (Really.)		2008-11-17 05:58:00

Author:
Mark D. Stroyer
Posts: 632

Any tips for someone interested in getting into the Video Game Design business? I'm still not sure what aspect I would be best in, but I'm mostly having trouble deciding what degree to aim for. What do dev studios look for in an applicant?Sorry if I sound clich? but; passion, comitment, talent and skill. Being able to work in a team is one of the most important skills.

Try and get used to working with Version control systems (for example http://subversion.tigris.org/ ) and bug handling systems (for example http://www.mantisbt.org/ ) and you'll have a head start.

Decide what profession you want to work with; no one is interresting in a Jack of all trades that doesn't excel in any. Whether it's game design, programming, 3D-modelling, animation, audio or quality assurance or something else is up to you. I don't think it's "easier" to get a job in any of them.

There are a few articles on http://www.gamasutra.com and http://www.gamecareerguide.com/ on what to think about when applying for
a job within the industry.

I wish you the best of luck.


Well, certainly a good thing you found us, then! No telling what might happen if you'd missed. But at any rate, welcome aboard! You will enjoy your stay. (Guaranteed, or your money back!) Hope your time here turns out very well.

LBPCentral - Like no place else. (Really.) I believe you! I really like how active everyone is here and people seem to know what they're talking about.

So far, I've enjoyed my stay!		2008-11-17 07:55:00

Author:
Kizo
Posts: 40

thats awsomes im aiming for that profession to but i got a ways xD2008-11-17 16:45:00

Author:
Dax
Posts: 5

A game designer eh? Welcome.2008-11-17 21:44:00

Author:
Code1337
Posts: 3476

Welcome to the forums - Were taking over the world don't you know

Hello fellow level designer (well ain't that what we all are now, thanks to LBP)		2008-11-17 22:59:00

Author:
dorien
Posts: 2767

Welcome to the forums - Were taking over the world don't you know

Hello fellow level designer (well ain't that what we all are now, thanks to LBP)

Lucky me for joining then!

Yes we are!		2008-11-17 23:33:00

Author:
Kizo
Posts: 40

[Removed post]2008-11-20 16:53:00

Author:
Kizo
Posts: 40

Well hello!

Don't you think this is game is a platformer-loving modder's dream come true? Especially if MM provides us with some of the additions we're craving for the Create Mode.

I'm loving every minute of tinkering with LBP.

Also, did you have anything to do with Bionic Commando Rearmed's level design? Loved the game.		2008-11-20 17:05:00

Author:
Linque
Posts: 607

Well hello!

Don't you think this is game is a platformer-loving modder's dream come true? Especially if MM provides us with some of the additions we're craving for the Create Mode.

I'm loving every minute of tinkering with LBP.I'd say it's a great start. For a "mapper" it's great, but I still feel that the tools are too limited for those who wishes to create true mods. Give me some gravity manipulation, variable tweaking and stuff at least.

And I don't think they should put in those stuff, it may be limiting now but it's also user friendly and that's what makes it great.

But LBP is amazing! You can do incredibly impressive things. I mean, some of the things I see guys create blow my mind!


Also, did you have anything to do with Bionic Commando Rearmed's level design? Loved the game.I'm afraid I didn't have anything to do with it except getting it and loving it.		2008-11-20 17:10:00

Author:
Kizo
Posts: 40

You're right, for a modder it's not quite versatile enough. I've always been more of a mapper myself.

I guess what I love about this game is that it's really the first time I can actually make fun sidescroller levels of my own. I do kind of hope that at some point we'd get projectile weapons to use in the editor, to make all those Mega Man dreams come true, though. But not yet, only way in the future, after the basic premise of LBP has gotten old.		2008-11-20 17:45:00

Author:
Linque
Posts: 607

Megaman? No no no, Metroid.2008-11-20 17:50:00

Author:
Kizo
Posts: 40


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