Hi my name is Ant, I'm 18 years old and I live in Nottinghamshire england, I have just decided, to follow a passion that all the people on this site follow, I want to make games professionally, but where to start? I have very little knowledge of the games industry, but I am willing to learn. The part of the gaming industry I want to be apart of is Concept design or games development, I have a talent of writing original, concepts and scripts. This post is for anyone who can help me get something rolling, I have ideas in my head that I need help with, to mould into an actual product. If you are interested in helping me, or if you want me to help you with anything. Message me or add me on msn at AnthonyMcMenemy@hotmail.com Thank you for your time.

While this may not be the best spot, I would say start by modding games. Half-Life 2 Source for FPS games or Morrowind or Neverwinter for RPGs.

A great place to start is this article
IGDA: BREAKING IN

Here are some various game development related links I've collected (I might add more, I'm probably forgetting some). I would recommend learning Python, it's relatively easy to learn and pretty powerful.

My Developer Journal, _Designing: The Game And Its Content_

Is your name really Ant? Cool! Anyways, start here. If you want to start programming, I always recommend starting with C++, although it is somewhat difficult to learn at first.

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While this may not be the best spot, I would say start by modding games. Half-Life 2 Source for FPS games or Morrowind or Neverwinter for RPGs.

A great place to start is this article
IGDA: BREAKING IN

that link makes game development look easy.....

check in how to write for game and the topic is hwo to write for game.
its a simple way on how to start from my point of view. It all depends on how the designer is looking at it. i will be looking back from time to time to see new posts. Sorry I don't have a username or profile. I would lke to see what your ideas and suggestions are all about for writing games etc.I am also currently using the schools internet. So please be patient if i dont respond soon.