What are your motivations for making computer games ?

[digiot]

To be interested in making computer games, you must be a slightly eccentric
person, even perhaps a nerd/geek.
But there were great masters before you, with ideas and skills, you will
(probably) never reach for.
And even worse, every pixel has been set millions of times, and any idea is
a blatant plagiarism.
What drives you, nethertheless investing your time into such a grazed area,
that's what I'm curious about !


Cheers !

[digiot]

Here are my motivations :

First of all, most of the existing computer games are created for the market,
or are at least suitable for the masses.
Since mainstreaming never was a hobby of mine, I had to dream of great games,
or just trying to make something by myself !

I always loved to produce any things with my own hands, it was never so clean
and easy, than with a keyboard and a screen !

Some stuff wants to leave my brain, I can't seriously perform in the real world...

And last, but not least - the god factor !
You can really feel like god, when you are creating any gameworlds, that's
very fascinating !


And what are yours ?


Cheers !

[MrJolteon]

you must be a slightly eccentric
person

Yep, that's me. A slightly eccentric person.

I was inspired to start making games of my own after playing some of Nitrome's games, way back in 2006/7 or something.
That's pretty much what drove me into investing my time in this field.

[DeltaLeeds]

And I chose "Just for fun" because the process of making games can be both fun, but also frustrating, mostly fun though.

[knucklecrunchgames]

I love making games because of my age Although I admit I am trying to use it as a money platform. But I don't see anything wrong with that.

[digiot]

@ mod: Thanks for deleting the fail postings, and all related (parts of) posts !

I was inspired to start making games of my own after playing some of Nitrome's games,...

Some nice games there, super link !
And what aspect of the games was it, getting you hooked ?

@ jonathang: Yeah, you have to work for your fun !

I love making games because of my age ...

Your age could only serve as an excuse, but not as a reason for making games !

Although I admit I am trying to use it as a money platform. But I don't see anything wrong with that.

Really, you don't see it ?
I gave you 3 votes for free, but you didn't find anything more essential in
the list than the money ?
Both, your age, as well as the run for money, will not help you making games !


Cheers !

[knucklecrunchgames]

@ mod: Thanks for deleting the fail postings, and all related (parts of) posts !

I was inspired to start making games of my own after playing some of Nitrome's games,...

Some nice games there, super link !
And what aspect of the games was it, getting you hooked ?

@ jonathang: Yeah, you have to work for your fun !

I love making games because of my age ...

Your age could only serve as an excuse, but not as a reason for making games !

Although I admit I am trying to use it as a money platform. But I don't see anything wrong with that.

Really, you don't see it ?
I gave you 3 votes for free, but you didn't find anything more essential in
the list than the money ?
Both, your age, as well as the run for money, will not help you making games !


Cheers !

Well thats just me (sick of being poor)

[Turon]

I am not sure if I have a real reason I just have to create (but kinda want to aswell) so it's basically creative compulsion.

[Wertyboy]

And I chose "Just for fun" because the process of making games can be both fun, but also frustrating, mostly fun though.

Wow same here

Well thats just me (sick of being poor)

KCG, I've been making game for 5 years and I didn't even earn a cent!
Also, complain about being poor at the age of 12? Really?

[knucklecrunchgames]

And I chose "Just for fun" because the process of making games can be both fun, but also frustrating, mostly fun though.

Wow same here

Well thats just me (sick of being poor)

KCG, I've been making game for 5 years and I didn't even earn a cent!
Also, complain about being poor at the age of 12? Really?

Well you really should look into putting ads onto your site. I don't really care if you say making games is a hobby. To me it's both a hobby and a future career

And yes I am complaining about being poor at 13

[MrJolteon]

Well you really should look into putting ads onto your site.

In case you're missing the point,
MONEY IS NOT EVERYTHING.
Besides, we make money from ad revenue on GameJolt already.
Also, you're 13! How much money could you possibly need??

[digiot]

Well thats just me (sick of being poor)

@ knucklecrunchgames: Making money isn't the problem, you just put the
cart before the horse.
First make professional games, before going into business.
Haven't you noticed all that great free software all around, what do you
want to sell ?

To me it's both a hobby and a future career

Well, that can be...

I am not sure if I have a real reason I just have to create
(but kinda want to aswell) so it's basically creative compulsion.

@ Turon: That's the most important motivation !

KCG, I've been making game for 5 years and I didn't even earn a cent!

@ Wertyboy: Then you are doing something wrong. Ask knucklecrunchgames about
that, he's our SAM(*) here, he can help you !

Also, complain about being poor at the age of 12? Really?

Oooh, there are enough kids around the world, not only being poor of money...

In case you're missing the point,
MONEY IS NOT EVERYTHING.
Besides, we make money from ad revenue on GameJolt already.

@ MrJolteon : That is the best one !


Cheers !

* : SAM = Senior Advert Monetizer

[knucklecrunchgames]

Well you really should look into putting ads onto your site.

In case you're missing the point,
MONEY IS NOT EVERYTHING.
Besides, we make money from ad revenue on GameJolt already.
Also, you're 13! How much money could you possibly need??

Ok money in the 21 century is eveything. I'm trying to help my parents pay for bills. It's okay for you with plenty of cash.

And I need a lot of money.

[NightOfHorror]

Money is not everything. I am everything.

[knucklecrunchgames]

Money is not everything. I am everything.

Thats where your wrong. I am everything.