Could someone explain, what are the requirements to attaining the badge?
The term game developer is a quite broad term. Does this imply anyone that has or is involved in game development? if so, I’ve been part of several game development projects of a few games in the past and would like a badge like that. Considering I’ve worked on games such as CS2D (Counter-Strike 2D) that is Green Lighted on Steam. I’ve also worked on other modifications and off-shoots of that game in a similar way, for example HL2D (Half-Life 2D), Q2D (Quake 2D), and my most recent project I was part of was a online RPG game which is maintained by a Polish developer, but he and I worked very closely on the game to make it what it is.
I also were working closely together with GameBanana for a few years, organizing tournaments as a organizer. Additionally I was a news writer, game moderator and ambassador over at GameBanana and Unreal Software and also being involved in some of the CEVO mapping contests and in charge that it goes well, so I do feel like I have sufficient background to have such a badge as I work closely together with the games per say…
Additionally…
I have also worked on several other games and game concepts, including being a team member of quite a few game projects as a graphics artist, level designer and creative director. It’s been a huge task of course, but I have fulfilled all these roles to various degrees. I’ve contributed alot to the process of alot of games that I’ve been part of the dev team of. It’s been a interesting journey of course and I am happy with all the projects I’ve worked on or been a part of as a team member. Designing games is very fun when working with people that are also motivated to work on the projects, and to any given task as long as it is fitting with the game being written and designed.
But yeah. What would define a game developer?
Another question I have is, do I met the critera to apply for that game developer badge? considering I have worked on some great titles, although perhaps lesser known than all the triple A game titles of course, but do I still fit the critera to get the badge? I’m just wondering.
I have sent in a request for the game developer badge and am hoping I can get a approval in a few weeks as mentioned in this thread. Considering I’m interested in keep working in the game industry and to get some credit for once, gotta give credit where credit is due right?
Love to hear what anyone has to say or discuss here in the future.