[Miss Hayley]

I'm studying game programming, and I find it cool how this forum is like its own group of game designers. People come on here and discuss game aspects, what could be better, what could be worse, how to fix broken aspects of gameplay. It's pretty awesome.

[jasminε]

I'm studying game programming, and I find it cool how this forum is like its own group of game designers. People come on here and discuss game aspects, what could be better, what could be worse, how to fix broken aspects of gameplay. It's pretty awesome.

It would be even better if there wasn't so much negativity.
There are actually courses for game programming now? You in a university or college? Or self-taught?
EDIT: I'm sort of the same, though I study the much more generic Software Engineering

[Grace Francis]

I'm studying game programming, and I find it cool how this forum is like its own group of game designers. People come on here and discuss game aspects, what could be better, what could be worse, how to fix broken aspects of gameplay. It's pretty awesome.

Me too =] except I'm not doing programming, doing more artistic focused stuff like character/level/environment creation and design. I salute you as I don't know if I could stand to program all day lol.

[Mr. Ray]

It would be even better if there wasn't so much negativity.
There are actually courses for game programming now? You in a university or college? Or self-taught?

Yeah there are classes, at my college they have a pretty big game design program.
As interesting as it sounds I chose not to do it because thats what everyone seems to be doing, and if I made a game I would want to do it my way not be forced to make some abomination for money (not acusing Beth of this, but most studios are that way)

I do get into some interesting conversations sometimes, but more often than not its either "No, Morrowind did it best," "No, Oblivion was perfect," "All I want is Skyrim, I don't care if its broken or not," or just spam.

Edit: Hooraay for Software Engineering!
(Me too)

[Guinevere Wood]

It would be even better if there wasn't so much negativity.

Embrace the negativity, just so long as it's constructive. The worst feedback BGS can get is mindless praise. I think the high review scores and millions of whatever currency you fancy each of their games makes is worship enough.

[Star Dunkels Macmillan]

Since this delightful conversation is as off-topic as http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwM92P8aT64, I'm moving this to Community Discussion

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[Sun of Sammy]

Edit: Hooraay for Software Engineering!
(Me too)

Cheers :foodndrink:

Since this delightful conversation is as off-topic as http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwM92P8aT64, I'm moving this to Community Discussion

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No biggie, this place has better lighting

[Ezekiel Macallister]

It would be even better if there wasn't so much negativity.

I've actually been to a number of other forums and have found this place to be the most open-minded and polite.

[casey macmillan]

It would be even better if there wasn't so much negativity.

In my experience, what someone labels as "Negativity" is simply a truth that the labeller is unwilling or unable to presently accept.

[c.o.s.m.o]

Self - taught for now, on and off the past 3 years. Planning on going to Neumont University for their game development degree after high school.

[Alexandra Ryan]

Since this delightful conversation is as off-topic as http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwM92P8aT64, I'm moving this to Community Discussion

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OMG THE CUTENESS

[JESSE]

I've actually been to a number of other forums and have found this place to be the most open-minded and polite.

Blimey, I wouldn't have said so. You should have seen the reactions to my "give Skyrim a definitive ending" and "Oblivion's fast travel svcks" threads. Even though I was composed and polite throughout I received my worst abuse ever on gaming forums because I was proposing changes to the precious past instalments.

CD is lovely though.

[Stacyia]

In my experience, what someone labels as "Negativity" is simply a truth that the labeller is unwilling or unable to presently accept.

In my experience, one person's "truth" on the internetz is entirely subjective. Opinions, on the other hand, get tossed around like nobodies business and some folks are right defensive about their positions. In terms of debating Skyrim - until people have really played it, a lot of what is being discussed - as opinion or "truth", is pretty much speculative. There are some solid grounds for discussion, based on what has been said or shown publically, but it sure is interesting to see how different people interpret even the simplest statements.

Blimey, I wouldn't have said so. You should have seen the reactions to my "give Skyrim a definitive ending" and "Oblivion's fast travel svcks" threads. Even though I was composed and polite throughout I received my worst abuse ever on gaming forums because I was proposing changes to the precious past instalments.

CD is lovely though.

Some topics are just very contentious, it seems. We kind of hate seeing the fast travel topic come up in Oblivion - it seems to bring out the worst in members who normally know better. As for giving Skyrim a definitive ending - if you were proposing that Bethesda actually just "end" and elder scrolls game, upon, say, the completion of the main quest, I am not surprised people came down on you like a ton of bricks. But, that aside - we always allow and will leave along critical topics or debates on Beth games or other games, as long as people don't take the conversation to hurling personal insults, or, as has happened in the past, trying to introduce real world politics and such.

[Melly Angelic]

As for giving Skyrim a definitive ending - if you were proposing that Bethesda actually just "end" and elder scrolls game, upon, say, the completion of the main quest, I am not surprised people came down on you like a ton of bricks.

Oh I knew what I was getting into. It was just the uncalled for rudeness and out of hand dismissal of my carefully crafted argument that got to me, and frankly it was the worst I've ever seen a reasonable post subjected to.

No doubt I'll dig it up again once Skyrim comes out and the verdict on whether its ending is lame or not is in and the whole beautiful process can start again.

[Lakyn Ellery]

Self - taught for now, on and off the past 3 years. Planning on going to Neumont University for their game development degree after high school.

According to Todd's logic, you're off to a good start. "You'll have to do a lot on your own..."

[M!KkI]

I mostly stayed for the bears in suits.

[Cat]

Blimey, I wouldn't have said so. You should have seen the reactions to my "give Skyrim a definitive ending" and "Oblivion's fast travel svcks" threads. Even though I was composed and polite throughout I received my worst abuse ever on gaming forums because I was proposing changes to the precious past instalments.

CD is lovely though.

Skyrim section is... I don't think I can find a word to describe it that wouldn't be autocensored...

[Krystal Wilson]

In my experience, what someone labels as "Negativity" is simply a truth that the labeller is unwilling or unable to presently accept.

:lol: I totally agree.


Another one is people who say "Haters gonna hate" in the face of any constructive criticism.

[Dorian Cozens]

Skyrim section is... I don't think I can find a word to describe it that wouldn't be autocensored...

[censored]

[Julia Schwalbe]

Skyrim section is... I don't think I can find a word to describe it that wouldn't be autocensored...

SNAFU
FUBAR

[Nuno Castro]

Blimey, I wouldn't have said so. You should have seen the reactions to my "give Skyrim a definitive ending" and "Oblivion's fast travel svcks" threads. Even though I was composed and polite throughout I received my worst abuse ever on gaming forums because I was proposing changes to the precious past instalments.

CD is lovely though.

Yes, Community Discussion is the best of the Bethesda forums areas IMO. Its like the same couple dozen members who regularly post so its a more tight-knit forum and I like it that way I joined these forums for the Oblivion and Fallout 3 discussions and now I cant remember the last time I've visited those areas. I've stayed in the CD for quite some time, but I have accounts on a few other website's forums and Bethesda is probably the most civilized...generally anyway

[Paul Rice]

Some topics are just very contentious, it seems. We kind of hate seeing the fast travel topic come up in Oblivion - it seems to bring out the worst in members who normally know better. As for giving Skyrim a definitive ending - if you were proposing that Bethesda actually just "end" and elder scrolls game, upon, say, the completion of the main quest, I am not surprised people came down on you like a ton of bricks. But, that aside - we always allow and will leave along critical topics or debates on Beth games or other games, as long as people don't take the conversation to hurling personal insults, or, as has happened in the past, trying to introduce real world politics and such.

Don't even get that subject started in the Falllout section. Let me tell ya....

[Loane]

I like it myself. It's a cool forum.

[Monika]

I'm studying game programming, and I find it cool how this forum is like its own group of game designers. People come on here and discuss game aspects, what could be better, what could be worse, how to fix broken aspects of gameplay. It's pretty awesome.

Way to play it down OP

But it's okay if you want to declare your unconditional love for me

Unfortunately you have 201,332 members who you have to compete with for my love

[Jessica Thomson]

Skyrim section is... I don't think I can find a word to describe it that wouldn't be autocensored...

Prickles!