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Jabrion
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Sandusky, Ohio
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How do I get a job that involves the thing I love? I love video games to the point all my earnings are saved to buy new ones.
I play adventure games and I have ADHD so I can not pay attention for long hours to save my life
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Iván Cárdenas Valenzuela
Catalog manager
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Guadalajara
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Iván’s Answer
You can pursuit the skills needed in the adventure game industry:
**For Game Developers:**
1. **Game Design:** Understanding game mechanics, puzzle design, narrative structure, and player engagement is crucial for crafting an enjoyable adventure game.
2. **Storytelling:** Strong storytelling skills are essential for creating compelling narratives that capture players' attention and emotions.
3. **Puzzle Design:** Creating logical and engaging puzzles that challenge players without being frustrating is a skill that's central to many adventure games.
4. **Level Design:** Crafting well-designed environments that encourage exploration and maintain player engagement is important in adventure games.
5. **Art and Animation:** Creating visually appealing characters, environments, and animations brings the game world to life and enhances immersion.
6. **Programming:** Knowledge of programming languages and game engines is necessary for implementing gameplay mechanics, interactions, and features.
7. **Sound Design:** Effective sound design, including music, sound effects, and voice acting, contributes to the atmosphere and emotional impact of the game.
8. **User Interface (UI) Design:** Designing user-friendly interfaces that enhance gameplay experience and provide players with necessary information.
9. **Project Management:** Organizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and coordinating team members are essential for completing projects successfully.
**For Game Developers:**
1. **Game Design:** Understanding game mechanics, puzzle design, narrative structure, and player engagement is crucial for crafting an enjoyable adventure game.
2. **Storytelling:** Strong storytelling skills are essential for creating compelling narratives that capture players' attention and emotions.
3. **Puzzle Design:** Creating logical and engaging puzzles that challenge players without being frustrating is a skill that's central to many adventure games.
4. **Level Design:** Crafting well-designed environments that encourage exploration and maintain player engagement is important in adventure games.
5. **Art and Animation:** Creating visually appealing characters, environments, and animations brings the game world to life and enhances immersion.
6. **Programming:** Knowledge of programming languages and game engines is necessary for implementing gameplay mechanics, interactions, and features.
7. **Sound Design:** Effective sound design, including music, sound effects, and voice acting, contributes to the atmosphere and emotional impact of the game.
8. **User Interface (UI) Design:** Designing user-friendly interfaces that enhance gameplay experience and provide players with necessary information.
9. **Project Management:** Organizing tasks, meeting deadlines, and coordinating team members are essential for completing projects successfully.
david kirk
Retired Computing Manager
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Syracuse, New York
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david’s Answer
Hi, Jabrion,
You face the same challenge as other students, in that your career must be something that provides value to others. To do that will require an effort on your part to evaluate what interests you that could be applied to bring value. You state that your main interest is in playing video games. My reaction is that it will help you to explore other activities also. In doing that, you may discover that some of what you enjoy in playing games can be applied in other areas. Finding that proper mix of interests and talents is a challenge to all students, and I respect your concern for ADHD's impact on your choices. I wish you well in your pursuits and admire that you are wanting to define a path forward for your life. All the best to you.
You face the same challenge as other students, in that your career must be something that provides value to others. To do that will require an effort on your part to evaluate what interests you that could be applied to bring value. You state that your main interest is in playing video games. My reaction is that it will help you to explore other activities also. In doing that, you may discover that some of what you enjoy in playing games can be applied in other areas. Finding that proper mix of interests and talents is a challenge to all students, and I respect your concern for ADHD's impact on your choices. I wish you well in your pursuits and admire that you are wanting to define a path forward for your life. All the best to you.
Kodi Sarlett (Shiflett)
Software Engineer
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Hayward, California
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Kodi’s Answer
Hi Jabrion, I also love video games and I also love to learn how they were created. Playing and creating are vastly different experiences and both have their respective challenges. I do not have ADHD myself but I have met some software engineers that do. I also know there is some helpful information online about others with ADHD finding success in the tech industry. If you love video games and someday would like to create your own, I would look into that as a possible career. Degrees in software engineering, computer science, graphic design or multimedia design are a few degrees you could look into for such a career.