[game_edu] Seeking Your Insights

[cooperr at ohio.edu]

Thanks, Brenda!  I really appreciate your time and insights...

Best,
Roger



Thanks so much for your

Quoting Brenda Brathwaite <bbrathwaite at cyberlore.com>:

> "What, to you, are the important 'qualities' (inherent or
> distinguishing
>
> characteristics) of a person who is successful in the game
> industry?"
>
> 1. Willingness to solicit and accept criticism of their work
> 2. Understanding of the basic building blocks of a game coupled with
> the
> ability to innovate
> 3. Has a solid interest in studying his or her field, regularly
> playing
> games
> 4. Ability to work well with others in a team environment
> 5. In a lead role, the ability to manage, delegate, compliment and
> critique
> 6. Has an unstoppable curiosity about so many things that naturally
> funnel themselves into the games they make (ie. Sid Meier's Sim
> Golf)
>
> All my favorite designers have also retained an incredible level of
> humility. In fact, one of my favorites appears to be utterly
> oblivious
> to the fact that he is "somebody."
>
> I work in the industry as a game designer.
>
> Brenda Brathwaite
> -------------------
> Senior Designer
> Cyberlore Studios, Inc.
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