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Comment In: Professionalism [Blog - 10/18/2009 - 09:07]

People who read your article ...

People who read your article on professionalism in the games industry will either applaud you for the latest attempt to bring operational common sense back to the forefront . . . or boo you just in time for Halloween for the latest attempt to encapsulate more people within an unwanted ...

Comment In: Gambling with People's Jobs - Response to Raven and Maxis Layoffs [Blog - 08/27/2009 - 02:20]

Well-stated, Glenn. The latest incarnation ...

Well-stated, Glenn. The latest incarnation of this subject was kick-started by Mr. Ryan, but it continues to repeat itself, as you said, and we, the developers, continue to empower this repetition, as Stephen indicated. I wrote an article back in December of last year touching upon many of themes wrapped ...

Comment In: Learning the Ways of the Game Development Wiki [Feature - 07/30/2009 - 03:32]

While I, too, am old ...

While I, too, am old school with my documentation methods, I can certainly see, through your article, and have experienced the benefits of utilizing a Confluence. As with all team-oriented product development efforts, in games or otherwise, a successful experience with something like WIKI comes down to personal preference giving ...

Comment In: Some Thoughts About Serious Games [Blog - 07/27/2009 - 03:58]

You're right But I'm not ...

You're right But I'm not saying I'm being bullied, I'm still in school and I get to make whatever I well please a freedom I rather enjoy . You guys are the ones out there in the real world. I'll be there soon enough, but I don't mind prodding you ...

Comment In: Democratization of Game Development and Home Construction [Blog - 07/24/2009 - 11:55]

In fact, Gladwell has come ...

In fact, Gladwell has come to the conclusion that, basically, to reach the pinnacle of any particular profession or skill, it takes roughly 10,000 hours of repetition, practice and learning. 10,000 hours. There is no reference to accomplishing all of this preparation for greatness alone, with respect. On the other ...

Comment In: WTF Do Producers Do All Day? [Blog - 05/31/2009 - 09:53]

This is a wonderful article, ...

This is a wonderful article, Kain. Although as you have loosely hinted this kind of clear, methodical set of guidelines will serve to encourage those who want to perform better and reach their true potential on behalf of the projects they are leading . . . as well as intensify ...

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