Nope, no consideration or involvement in game development.
Long term employment
Probably a small time indie studio.
One large one!
Self-publishers!
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Nope, no consideration or involvement in game development.
Probably a small time indie studio.
One large one!
Self-publishers!
luknotluck
Member
1. Yes, I have considered it.
2. Long term and permanent employment
3. AAA studio
4. one large project over the course of several years.
5. publisher as a partnership.
2. Long term and permanent employment
3. AAA studio
4. one large project over the course of several years.
5. publisher as a partnership.
1. Have you considered becoming a game developer / are you currently a game developer?
No to both, but I do have interest with working on a video game-related production, in the realm of doing visual development & character design.
2. In general, do you prefer contract / temporary employment or long term / permanent employment?
Contract pays better, at least from my experience with my storyboarding & character design jobs in the animation industry.
3. If you worked in the game industry, would you prefer to work at a small / indie studio or a large / AAA studio?
I won't/shouldn't be picky, as work is work. As long as I'm able to do the best at what I do, as well as the people above me are happy with my work output, then that's all that matters to me.
4. Would you prefer to work on one large project over the course of several years, or work on several different projects over the same course of time?
It depends on the project, but ideally, I would like to work on several smaller projects than being stuck on one big production.
5. If you did work in the game industry, would you prefer to work in a company that has a publisher as a partnership or work in a company that self-publishes games?
As long as the publisher has a healthy relationship with the developers, then it's all good to me.
No to both, but I do have interest with working on a video game-related production, in the realm of doing visual development & character design.
2. In general, do you prefer contract / temporary employment or long term / permanent employment?
Contract pays better, at least from my experience with my storyboarding & character design jobs in the animation industry.
3. If you worked in the game industry, would you prefer to work at a small / indie studio or a large / AAA studio?
I won't/shouldn't be picky, as work is work. As long as I'm able to do the best at what I do, as well as the people above me are happy with my work output, then that's all that matters to me.
4. Would you prefer to work on one large project over the course of several years, or work on several different projects over the same course of time?
It depends on the project, but ideally, I would like to work on several smaller projects than being stuck on one big production.
5. If you did work in the game industry, would you prefer to work in a company that has a publisher as a partnership or work in a company that self-publishes games?
As long as the publisher has a healthy relationship with the developers, then it's all good to me.
1) no
2) permanent
3) small studio definitely
4) depends on the project and team size - no fun if you're the guy designing 2000 types of rock for a few years
5) A difficult question - and depends on the types of game and size of studio. Having a publisher is probably overkill for small projects given the advances platform owners have made in enabling more self publishing and distribution.
1. Yes, I have. I've pursued it a bit (I have some coding experience) and have explored Unity for a few months. Enjoy it, just need time.
2. Long term employment. Need security.
3. I'd rather work at a smaller studio. Mostly just due to work environment and I like feeling responsible for something larger and having more stake in a project. It makes me work harder.
4. A larger project over a few years. This allows me to really think things through.
5. I would rather self publish. I would want all decisions to be made by the team and have full confidence in our decisions, rather than leaving certain things up to the publisher or having the publisher push changes on the game.
Darth_Caedus
No longer canonical
MarcoZombieCannon
Member
1. Considered becoming a game developer, but not currently one.
2. Long term employment, depending on if I like the company, of course!
3. I'd prefer to work in a smaller studio, but not necessarily an indie one.
4. Several different projects
5. For as much BS you hear about with certain publishers, I think self-publishing would be better.
2. Long term employment, depending on if I like the company, of course!
3. I'd prefer to work in a smaller studio, but not necessarily an indie one.
4. Several different projects
5. For as much BS you hear about with certain publishers, I think self-publishing would be better.
Elysium-777
Member
1.Yes/No
2.Permanent
3.Large AAA Studio
4.One large project
5.Publisher as a partnership.
2.Permanent
3.Large AAA Studio
4.One large project
5.Publisher as a partnership.
Fatal Error
Neo Member
1. Have you considered becoming a game developer / are you currently a game developer?
- Yes, I have considered, currently iOS developer.
2. In general, do you prefer contract / temporary employment or long term / permanent employment?
- Permanent.
3. If you worked in the game industry, would you prefer to work at a small / indie studio or a large / AAA studio?
- AAA.
4. Would you prefer to work on one large project over the course of several years, or work on several different projects over the same course of time?
- One Large Project.
5. If you did work in the game industry, would you prefer to work in a company that has a publisher as a partnership or work in a company that self-publishes games?
- Punisher as a partner.
- Yes, I have considered, currently iOS developer.
2. In general, do you prefer contract / temporary employment or long term / permanent employment?
- Permanent.
3. If you worked in the game industry, would you prefer to work at a small / indie studio or a large / AAA studio?
- AAA.
4. Would you prefer to work on one large project over the course of several years, or work on several different projects over the same course of time?
- One Large Project.
5. If you did work in the game industry, would you prefer to work in a company that has a publisher as a partnership or work in a company that self-publishes games?
- Punisher as a partner.
I'm in Canada but XB1 is region-free. I can switch to any region I want but if for any reason giving a code to a Canadian on XB1 is not feasible then ignore this post.'
1. Yes.
2. Long term / permanent.
3. Small / indie
4. One large project over several years
5. Self-publishers.
1. Yes.
2. Long term / permanent.
3. Small / indie
4. One large project over several years
5. Self-publishers.
1. Have you considered becoming a game developer / are you currently a game developer? Yes, but reconsidered.
2. In general, do you prefer contract / temporary employment or long term / permanent employment? Permanent
3. If you worked in the game industry, would you prefer to work at a small / indie studio or a large / AAA studio? Small
4. Would you prefer to work on one large project over the course of several years, or work on several different projects over the same course of time? Several projects
5. If you did work in the game industry, would you prefer to work in a company that has a publisher as a partnership or work in a company that self-publishes games? Publisher
2. In general, do you prefer contract / temporary employment or long term / permanent employment? Permanent
3. If you worked in the game industry, would you prefer to work at a small / indie studio or a large / AAA studio? Small
4. Would you prefer to work on one large project over the course of several years, or work on several different projects over the same course of time? Several projects
5. If you did work in the game industry, would you prefer to work in a company that has a publisher as a partnership or work in a company that self-publishes games? Publisher
1. I spent a year as a developer in the game industry. Would i go back, probably not.
2. Long-term permanent employment.
3. I did the small studio for a year, so if i were to go back it would be a large studio.
4. Different projects.
5. Publisher as a partner, though this isn't a show-stopper.
1. Have you considered becoming a game developer / are you currently a game developer?
2. In general, do you prefer contract / temporary employment or long term / permanent employment?
3. If you worked in the game industry, would you prefer to work at a small / indie studio or a large / AAA studio?
4. Would you prefer to work on one large project over the course of several years, or work on several different projects over the same course of time?
5. If you did work in the game industry, would you prefer to work in a company that has a publisher as a partnership or work in a company that self-publishes games?
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Edit 2: This is going a lot better than I imagined. As such, I'm going to close this drawing after the first 1000 entries or Monday the 9th at Noon PST, whichever comes first. This will help keep the odds of winning from being too microscopic, and will also ensure that I'm not spending the next 6 weeks compiling this data
1. No to both.
2. Long-term/permanent employ.
3. Small/indie.
4. One project.
5. Self-publishes.
1. Have you considered becoming a game developer / are you currently a game developer?
I've wanted to since I was 7 years old, and I've been a developer now for 4 years.
2. In general, do you prefer contract / temporary employment or long term / permanent employment?
Long term.
3. If you worked in the game industry, would you prefer to work at a small / indie studio or a large / AAA studio?
Small studio.
4. Would you prefer to work on one large project over the course of several years, or work on several different projects over the same course of time?
Several different projects and/or frequently releasing content for a project.
5. If you did work in the game industry, would you prefer to work in a company that has a publisher as a partnership or work in a company that self-publishes games?
Either. Just want to make games and watch people play them.
I've wanted to since I was 7 years old, and I've been a developer now for 4 years.
2. In general, do you prefer contract / temporary employment or long term / permanent employment?
Long term.
3. If you worked in the game industry, would you prefer to work at a small / indie studio or a large / AAA studio?
Small studio.
4. Would you prefer to work on one large project over the course of several years, or work on several different projects over the same course of time?
Several different projects and/or frequently releasing content for a project.
5. If you did work in the game industry, would you prefer to work in a company that has a publisher as a partnership or work in a company that self-publishes games?
Either. Just want to make games and watch people play them.
1. Have you considered becoming a game developer / are you currently a game developer?
2. In general, do you prefer contract / temporary employment or long term / permanent employment?
3. If you worked in the game industry, would you prefer to work at a small / indie studio or a large / AAA studio?
4. Would you prefer to work on one large project over the course of several years, or work on several different projects over the same course of time?
5. If you did work in the game industry, would you prefer to work in a company that has a publisher as a partnership or work in a company that self-publishes games?
Answers
1. No, as much as I find the industry to be an interesting one, this is just isn't my calling in life.
2. Prefer long term/permanent employment by a mile. The sense of security/stability it provides is invaluable.
3. Entirely depends on working conditions, salary, benefits and leadership. If these can match or in ways can provide a more meaningful experience than working at a large firm, then I would have no issue with taking a job with a small/indie studio.
4. Again it depends. If the product (in this scenario the game) is interesting to work on and it provides me with sufficient challenges to keep me involved and engaged over the course of production, working on a large single project wouldn't be an issue. Same conditions apply to multiple small projects. I guess what I'm saying it's not a matter of time but what I'll be doing with that time is what's important.
5. Entirely depends on the said relationship with the publisher. Video games market can be a volatile one and as such a self publishing role could prove to be a high risk/high reward situation. However working with a publisher who doesn't connect well at a leadership/support level could be just as if not more risky. Severance of such a relationship wouldn't be surprising but can be devastating nonetheless if a developer team relied on them too much.
Hope that helps. Best of luck
2. In general, do you prefer contract / temporary employment or long term / permanent employment?
3. If you worked in the game industry, would you prefer to work at a small / indie studio or a large / AAA studio?
4. Would you prefer to work on one large project over the course of several years, or work on several different projects over the same course of time?
5. If you did work in the game industry, would you prefer to work in a company that has a publisher as a partnership or work in a company that self-publishes games?
Answers
1. No, as much as I find the industry to be an interesting one, this is just isn't my calling in life.
2. Prefer long term/permanent employment by a mile. The sense of security/stability it provides is invaluable.
3. Entirely depends on working conditions, salary, benefits and leadership. If these can match or in ways can provide a more meaningful experience than working at a large firm, then I would have no issue with taking a job with a small/indie studio.
4. Again it depends. If the product (in this scenario the game) is interesting to work on and it provides me with sufficient challenges to keep me involved and engaged over the course of production, working on a large single project wouldn't be an issue. Same conditions apply to multiple small projects. I guess what I'm saying it's not a matter of time but what I'll be doing with that time is what's important.
5. Entirely depends on the said relationship with the publisher. Video games market can be a volatile one and as such a self publishing role could prove to be a high risk/high reward situation. However working with a publisher who doesn't connect well at a leadership/support level could be just as if not more risky. Severance of such a relationship wouldn't be surprising but can be devastating nonetheless if a developer team relied on them too much.
Hope that helps. Best of luck
Professor Beef
Banned
1. Have you considered becoming a game developer / are you currently a game developer?
- No.
2. In general, do you prefer contract / temporary employment or long term / permanent employment?
- Long term/permanent.
3. If you worked in the game industry, would you prefer to work at a small / indie studio or a large / AAA studio?
- Large/AAA.
4. Would you prefer to work on one large project over the course of several years, or work on several different projects over the same course of time?
One large project.
5. If you did work in the game industry, would you prefer to work in a company that has a publisher as a partnership or work in a company that self-publishes games?
Self-publish.
- No.
2. In general, do you prefer contract / temporary employment or long term / permanent employment?
- Long term/permanent.
3. If you worked in the game industry, would you prefer to work at a small / indie studio or a large / AAA studio?
- Large/AAA.
4. Would you prefer to work on one large project over the course of several years, or work on several different projects over the same course of time?
One large project.
5. If you did work in the game industry, would you prefer to work in a company that has a publisher as a partnership or work in a company that self-publishes games?
Self-publish.
A Grizzly Bear
Member
1. Have you considered becoming a game developer / are you currently a game developer?
Have considered.
2. In general, do you prefer contract / temporary employment or long term / permanent employment?
Long Term / Perm
3. If you worked in the game industry, would you prefer to work at a small / indie studio or a large / AAA studio?
Indie Studio
4. Would you prefer to work on one large project over the course of several years, or work on several different projects over the same course of time?
Several Different
5. If you did work in the game industry, would you prefer to work in a company that has a publisher as a partnership or work in a company that self-publishes games?
Self Publishes
Have considered.
2. In general, do you prefer contract / temporary employment or long term / permanent employment?
Long Term / Perm
3. If you worked in the game industry, would you prefer to work at a small / indie studio or a large / AAA studio?
Indie Studio
4. Would you prefer to work on one large project over the course of several years, or work on several different projects over the same course of time?
Several Different
5. If you did work in the game industry, would you prefer to work in a company that has a publisher as a partnership or work in a company that self-publishes games?
Self Publishes
TheCochese
Banned
Good luck in your research.
1. No. I've never considered it.
2. Long Term/Permanent Employment
3. Small/Indie Studio
4. Several different projects.
5. A company which has a publisher as a partner.
1. Yes I have considered, but no I am not a game dev.
2. I would actually prefer contract/temporary employment unless a really good establishment offers permanent employment.
3. small indie studio to not feel like a cog in the machine
4. Several different projects over the same course of time to keep ideas fresh. But only if the project schedule is streamlined well.
5. Self-publishes so that we get less 3-rd party ideas.
Aaron Strife
Banned
1. I have not seriously considered it.
2. Contract/temporary. I work in theatre.
3. Larger studio.
4. Several different projects.
5. Publisher as partnership.
2. Contract/temporary. I work in theatre.
3. Larger studio.
4. Several different projects.
5. Publisher as partnership.
1. I have worked in game development previously and would consider doing so in the future.
2. Long term / permanent. I would likely take a job for life if it were offered.
3. Small indie. Small team environments are more fun, more dynamic and more interesting. I'd hate to be a cog in the AAA machine.
4. Several shorter projects. I'd like to leave a body of work behind, rather than potentially see nothing come of an extended period of work.
5. Self-publishing. The market is open enough that publishers can be as much a hindrance as a help these days.
2. Long term / permanent. I would likely take a job for life if it were offered.
3. Small indie. Small team environments are more fun, more dynamic and more interesting. I'd hate to be a cog in the AAA machine.
4. Several shorter projects. I'd like to leave a body of work behind, rather than potentially see nothing come of an extended period of work.
5. Self-publishing. The market is open enough that publishers can be as much a hindrance as a help these days.
Gift of Fury
Neo Member
1. No, never seriously considered.
2. Long term/Permanent
3. Small studio
4. One large project
5. Self-publish
2. Long term/Permanent
3. Small studio
4. One large project
5. Self-publish
Blackthorn
"hello?" "this is vagina"
1. I have considered but lack the skills.
2. Contract/temporary.
3. Small/indie.
4. Several smaller projects.
5. Self publishes.
2. Contract/temporary.
3. Small/indie.
4. Several smaller projects.
5. Self publishes.
wanderingprostheyltite
Member
1. Have you considered becoming a game developer / are you currently a game developer? Yes
2. In general, do you prefer contract / temporary employment or long term / permanent employment? Long Term/Permanent
3. If you worked in the game industry, would you prefer to work at a small / indie studio or a large / AAA studio? Small, indie studio
4. Would you prefer to work on one large project over the course of several years, or work on several different projects over the same course of time? Several different projects
5. If you did work in the game industry, would you prefer to work in a company that has a publisher as a partnership or work in a company that self-publishes games? Self-publishes
2. In general, do you prefer contract / temporary employment or long term / permanent employment? Long Term/Permanent
3. If you worked in the game industry, would you prefer to work at a small / indie studio or a large / AAA studio? Small, indie studio
4. Would you prefer to work on one large project over the course of several years, or work on several different projects over the same course of time? Several different projects
5. If you did work in the game industry, would you prefer to work in a company that has a publisher as a partnership or work in a company that self-publishes games? Self-publishes
GenoScreams
Neo Member
1. No
2. Long term/Permanent
3. Small/Indie
4. One large project
5. Neutral
2. Long term/Permanent
3. Small/Indie
4. One large project
5. Neutral
BenHargrove
Member
1. Nope!
2. Long term/Permanent
3. Great question. I think I'd prefer a large studio. I'm sure it's less stressful and easier to have success in a bigger studio. Indie studios are great for 100% creative freedom, but I imagine it's really hard to get things done with a budget/smaller group.
4. One large project.
5. No preference.
2. Long term/Permanent
3. Great question. I think I'd prefer a large studio. I'm sure it's less stressful and easier to have success in a bigger studio. Indie studios are great for 100% creative freedom, but I imagine it's really hard to get things done with a budget/smaller group.
4. One large project.
5. No preference.
1. I have, but only as a hobby, nothing serious
2. Long term
3. Small studio
4. Several different projects
5. A company that self publishes
KuwabaraTheMan
Banned
1. Have you considered becoming a game developer / are you currently a game developer?
Idly, yes, although I've never made formal plans.
2. In general, do you prefer contract / temporary employment or long term / permanent employment?
Long term
3. If you worked in the game industry, would you prefer to work at a small / indie studio or a large / AAA studio?
Small studio
4. Would you prefer to work on one large project over the course of several years, or work on several different projects over the same course of time?
Assuming the projects were all of interest to me and things that I was personally invested in, probably several different projects.
5. If you did work in the game industry, would you prefer to work in a company that has a publisher as a partnership or work in a company that self-publishes games?
Self-publish
Idly, yes, although I've never made formal plans.
2. In general, do you prefer contract / temporary employment or long term / permanent employment?
Long term
3. If you worked in the game industry, would you prefer to work at a small / indie studio or a large / AAA studio?
Small studio
4. Would you prefer to work on one large project over the course of several years, or work on several different projects over the same course of time?
Assuming the projects were all of interest to me and things that I was personally invested in, probably several different projects.
5. If you did work in the game industry, would you prefer to work in a company that has a publisher as a partnership or work in a company that self-publishes games?
Self-publish
1. Have you considered becoming a game developer / are you currently a game developer?
YES
2. In general, do you prefer contract / temporary employment or long term / permanent employment?
Long-term/Permanent Employment
3. If you worked in the game industry, would you prefer to work at a small / indie studio or a large / AAA studio?
Large/AAA studio
4. Would you prefer to work on one large project over the course of several years, or work on several different projects over the same course of time?
One large project over several years
5. If you did work in the game industry, would you prefer to work in a company that has a publisher as a partnership or work in a company that self-publishes games?
Self-publishes games
Well, Canada is a part of North America, so I see no reason why there shouldn't be a problem. Can't wait for the results; even if I don't win I'd love to see the data you find!
YES
2. In general, do you prefer contract / temporary employment or long term / permanent employment?
Long-term/Permanent Employment
3. If you worked in the game industry, would you prefer to work at a small / indie studio or a large / AAA studio?
Large/AAA studio
4. Would you prefer to work on one large project over the course of several years, or work on several different projects over the same course of time?
One large project over several years
5. If you did work in the game industry, would you prefer to work in a company that has a publisher as a partnership or work in a company that self-publishes games?
Self-publishes games
Well, Canada is a part of North America, so I see no reason why there shouldn't be a problem. Can't wait for the results; even if I don't win I'd love to see the data you find!
With all of that out of the way, here are the questions!
1. Have you considered becoming a game developer / are you currently a game developer?
- No. Never considered. I have no skills or creativity at all. I am a pure technology user, I know nothing about how it works.
2. In general, do you prefer contract / temporary employment or long term / permanent employment?
- I prefer permanent employment. I work for the government, and plan to work in the same place until I retire.
3. If you worked in the game industry, would you prefer to work at a small / indie studio or a large / AAA studio?
- If I were to work there, the larger the studio the better. That way I can use other people to hide my shortcomings.
4. Would you prefer to work on one large project over the course of several years, or work on several different projects over the same course of time?
- One project for as long as possible. That's what I do now. It allows me to not have to learn different jobs or skills.
5. If you did work in the game industry, would you prefer to work in a company that has a publisher as a partnership or work in a company that self-publishes games?
- I have no opinion on this one, but I guess self-publishing. Keeps things simpler.
NOTE: I assure you that these are my honest answers, I am not being funny at all. I am not an ambitious person, I enjoy my steady job and steady salary. I spend 40 hours in my office, do 8 hours of work and the rest of the time I watch TV series, sports or just surf the web. Been doing it for 15 years, 25 more to go.
NOTE 2: I am from Europe, have only a PS4, but it is absolutely no problem to claim my prize (well, I probably won't win so...)
1. Have you considered becoming a game developer / are you currently a game developer?
- No. Never considered. I have no skills or creativity at all. I am a pure technology user, I know nothing about how it works.
2. In general, do you prefer contract / temporary employment or long term / permanent employment?
- I prefer permanent employment. I work for the government, and plan to work in the same place until I retire.
3. If you worked in the game industry, would you prefer to work at a small / indie studio or a large / AAA studio?
- If I were to work there, the larger the studio the better. That way I can use other people to hide my shortcomings.
4. Would you prefer to work on one large project over the course of several years, or work on several different projects over the same course of time?
- One project for as long as possible. That's what I do now. It allows me to not have to learn different jobs or skills.
5. If you did work in the game industry, would you prefer to work in a company that has a publisher as a partnership or work in a company that self-publishes games?
- I have no opinion on this one, but I guess self-publishing. Keeps things simpler.
NOTE: I assure you that these are my honest answers, I am not being funny at all. I am not an ambitious person, I enjoy my steady job and steady salary. I spend 40 hours in my office, do 8 hours of work and the rest of the time I watch TV series, sports or just surf the web. Been doing it for 15 years, 25 more to go.
NOTE 2: I am from Europe, have only a PS4, but it is absolutely no problem to claim my prize (well, I probably won't win so...)
Welfare
Member
1. Yes
2. Long term / Permanent employment
3. AAA studio
4. One large project
5. Self publishes
1. Yes I've considered it, but never actually taken any steps to learning any of the skills needed. No interest now.
2. Long term.
3. A larger studio probably.
4. Large
5. Publisher partnership. Seems like that would allow for a bit more freedom.
Kent
Member
1. Yes.
2. Permanent employment.
3. Small studio.
4. Several different projects.
5. Self-publishing.
Senteevs
Member
1. Have you considered becoming a game developer / are you currently a game developer?[
No.
2. In general, do you prefer contract / temporary employment or long term / permanent employment?
Long term / permanent
3. If you worked in the game industry, would you prefer to work at a small / indie studio or a large / AAA studio?
AAA studio
4. Would you prefer to work on one large project over the course of several years, or work on several different projects over the same course of time?
Several projects
5. If you did work in the game industry, would you prefer to work in a company that has a publisher as a partnership or work in a company that self-publishes games?
Partnership with a publisher
What can I do? I like job security. If that means being a corporate bitch, so be it.
No.
2. In general, do you prefer contract / temporary employment or long term / permanent employment?
Long term / permanent
3. If you worked in the game industry, would you prefer to work at a small / indie studio or a large / AAA studio?
AAA studio
4. Would you prefer to work on one large project over the course of several years, or work on several different projects over the same course of time?
Several projects
5. If you did work in the game industry, would you prefer to work in a company that has a publisher as a partnership or work in a company that self-publishes games?
Partnership with a publisher
What can I do? I like job security. If that means being a corporate bitch, so be it.
Sanpei
Member
1- Yes, i d like to / No
2- permanent employment
3- small
4- several projects i prefer
5- i prefer company that self-publishes
1. Have you considered becoming a game developer / are you currently a game developer?
Yes. It's why I majored in compsci. I developed a few minor indies but then I realized it wasn't a viable career option for me.
2. In general, do you prefer contract / temporary employment or long term / permanent employment?
Long term permanent employment. I like the security.
3. If you worked in the game industry, would you prefer to work at a small / indie studio or a large / AAA studio?
Depends on the type of the position. I don't want to be a small cog in a huge machine, but if I can make a difference (be a lead designer), I'd rather go AAA. Otherwise, smaller.
4. Would you prefer to work on one large project over the course of several years, or work on several different projects over the same course of time?
The latter. I'm more of an "idea guy" and others can work out the specifics better.
5. If you did work in the game industry, would you prefer to work in a company that has a publisher as a partnership or work in a company that self-publishes games?
Self-publishing. I don't like to be bound to others who do not necessarily have the best interest of my creation in the top of their priorities list (and have profits/pleasing shareholders there instead).
Yes. It's why I majored in compsci. I developed a few minor indies but then I realized it wasn't a viable career option for me.
2. In general, do you prefer contract / temporary employment or long term / permanent employment?
Long term permanent employment. I like the security.
3. If you worked in the game industry, would you prefer to work at a small / indie studio or a large / AAA studio?
Depends on the type of the position. I don't want to be a small cog in a huge machine, but if I can make a difference (be a lead designer), I'd rather go AAA. Otherwise, smaller.
4. Would you prefer to work on one large project over the course of several years, or work on several different projects over the same course of time?
The latter. I'm more of an "idea guy" and others can work out the specifics better.
5. If you did work in the game industry, would you prefer to work in a company that has a publisher as a partnership or work in a company that self-publishes games?
Self-publishing. I don't like to be bound to others who do not necessarily have the best interest of my creation in the top of their priorities list (and have profits/pleasing shareholders there instead).
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1. Yes
2. Contract
3. Indie
4. Large
5. Publisher
2. Contract
3. Indie
4. Large
5. Publisher