New Joinee Welcome Thread!
Hi all
Due to the growing number of 'welcome threads', I thought that it would be nice if no-one was missed by having all greetings in one place.
Welcome all! 
Howdy
My name is Jennifer.
I have recently moved to Calgary to work.
I have been working in animation for the past 5 years in Vancouver, LA
I look forward to meeting everyone Tommorow!!
Howdy Jennifer!
Welcome to the IGDA. 
Thanks!
Hey all, I'm Ben Ruiz. I'm a full time student in Phoenix, AZ at the Art Institue there. I'm graduating in December and have a design position waiting for me upon graduation. I can't wait to start contributing to this industry!
Some art: http://members.cox.net/benruiz
Some thoughts: http://youngturk56.blogspot.com
Have a good evening, everyone.
Welcome to the IGDA and the industry, mate! Enjoy!
hi,
i'm new to igda but not new to game programming i would just like to say hi (as a new member)
hi.
Welcome to IGDA! Have you read the Breaking-In?
Welcome!
Hello and welcome....
Programming hurts my head 
I suppose I should say 'Hi' - I'm re-emerging from my non-productive lurking stage.....
Welcome mate!
Hello,
My name's Sean. I'm a student at Michigan Technological University, majoring in Scientific and Technical Communications with a concentration in Enterprise (Game Design). Although my interests are wide-ranging, I'm focused and determined to getting myself into the Industry and into Design.
I suppose you can say I've either broken in, or I'm waiting to break in still, depending on your definition. I've been working for Husky Game Design, which is part of the 'Enterprise Program' that runs through my University. Basically, it is a recently founded, student run company for developing and marketting games. However, I'm getting college credits for it, not salary. So I'm saying 'not in yet' 
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During my time, I've worked heading up the art team, although I've currently have been moved over to leading a development team. I felt this was also a better match for me as well and my opinion hasn't been wavered yet.
I have been peeking through the IGDA's website on and off for some time now. I've also searched through the Breaking In page, which was a great source of information.
I look forward to becoming an active member of the community, and hopefully I'll get this free account turned into a paid one soon, too.
Hi,
My name is Matt, I'm a second year design student at Plymouth University (England), but I've been working as a weapons & environments concept artist for Pdark Mod for a good few months now & have recently picked up Hammer to assist with level production (I use AutoCad, but it doesn't transfer so well ).
I've been in a bit of a pickle as I used to really enjoy design, but this second year has just not felt right at all & the more I think about it, the more I realise that Pdark Mod gives me the most pleasure any form of working has ever given me.
After much thought I've decided to stick out the course (a degree is always useful) & whilst I'm here, develop a strong portfolio through PDMod, my own work & if I get the time, several other mods that have offered me work, with a view to one day hopefully working in the Games industry.
Hmm, a bit long, sorry
Hello!
'Hi' to everyone since I last said 'Hi'! Enjoy your new found contact with the game dev community.
Hello!
Just wanted to say greetings to everyone and formally announce that this is my first post on the IGDA forums.
My name is Louis and I'm currently a student, taking a Computer Games Design degree at Teeside University.
I'm just starting out in building my career up, skewed towards a place in the games industry.
For further details about me and my aims, check my profile.
I look forward to meeting people here and posting relevent and interesting stuff.
Regards,
Nuvember
Hi Im Ben and Im from Michigan. Currently a Senior at Siena Heights University. I do programming, you name the language I can do it, MAC, PC dont matter.
Hey Ben. Welcome to the IGDA!
My third post here
Hello all, I'm Pisal. I'm a full time lecturer in Assumption University (Thailand) teaching mostly a programming and game programming/design courses. On a professional game development experience, I've usually do contract work for a number of game companies. Anyway Thailand is still the backwaters in game development in Thailand so we're doing our best to boost things up in this area of the world.
On a short note, I'm rather active in arranging game development events/seminar in my part of the world, you can check out the site (http://www.gdxcon.org), though it is mostly in the local dialect :P
Oh well, I hope to pop here more often instead of being a silent listener as I used to do :P
Welcome all! How are you finding your stay?
A great big
WELCOME!!!!!!!!!
to everyone on the forums!Dustin
Originally posted by DustinClingman
A great bigWELCOME!!!!!!!!!
:eek:
Hi guys,
I am new to the community and just wanted to introduce myself. I am wanting to become more active in the IGDA community that I have been.
I am a Game Devolopment student in his 14th month at FullSail and have great plans for the industry.
I look forward chatting with you guys and hearing your thoughts on the state of the industry and the great ideas that come from individuals like us.
Thanks,
Raymond
Greetings all. I'm a designer with Backbone in Vancouver.
Originally posted by JamesTrudel
Greetings all. I'm a designer with Backbone in Vancouver.
So you Know Derek Goodswimmer???
Hi Everyone,
My name is John, I'm a Game Development Major at DePaul University.
I'm hoping to eventually break in as a programmer, but for now just trying to learn what I can.
I look forward to talking with everyone!
Originally posted by Jennifer.Pollack
So you Know Derek Goodswimmer???
I know Derek. He made some models for me.
Originally posted by ErwinTang
I know Derek. He made some models for me.
Small world!! I worked in Vancouver for 5 years. and met alot of people. None as intersting as him. LOL He is gonna kill me for that!!
I am his old room mate from college. Nad my Husband grew up with him in Valleyview. You should ask him about the scoope stain on my celling. Makes for a good laugh!!
HEHE
Hi,
I'm a newbie! Who are you?
Are you a newbie too?
Then there's a pair of us!
Dont tell! They'd advertise you know!
Great idea!
Since I never made a welcome thread I'll be the first to add to this.
Hi! My name is Joe, I'm a novice Indie developer always looking for work.
I hope I can be a positive addition to the community!