Hello to all

[deskjet640c]

New boy here who would like to introduce himself before the posting begins - and I have lots of questions:)

Well the story is I'm currenty employed full time as a Video Games Designer but am looking to start a small company from home selling a product I've designed. How many times have you heard this story before:)

Looking forward to the adventure.

Again, greetings to you all.

Mark.

[Leo-InstallingIT]

Hi

Welcome to the forum :)

Can you give anymore information about the product, or is it hush hush at the moment?

Many Thanks

Leo

[deskjet640c]

Cheers Leo

Yes, it is a bit hush hush at the moment as I'm currently putting a patent application together. I would like to get 'Pat pending' on the product before they go to market. I know legally it doesn't add a lot but I feel it gives the product a little more of a credible feel.

Mark

[sjr4x4]

Hi Mark

wow, Video Games Designer, something I would love to be able to do, if I had any game coding talent!

Good luck on the new venture, whatever it is!

[deskjet640c]

Hi sjr,

You don't need any coding talent to be a video games designer - thats what coders are for:)

Don't let it hold you back - live the dream!

[BusinessIdeas]

Hiya Mark - Gina :)

[Shaun_Pearce]

How did you get in to this type of job?

I would love to go down this road.

[deskjet640c]

I was lucky that I knew someone working in the company (the boss) who mentioned there were testing positions available. I jacked my civil engineering (designer) job in and moved up North with my girlfriend. Looking at it now it was a big risk, at the time we didn't really think too much about it, and just went for it.

Once the testing was complete I was fortunate to be offered the Design position on a second game. 10 years, 3 companies and 2 Euro number 1's later here I am back down South again still doing the same.

M.