{"author_name":"sudojess","cat":"LD #27","comments":[{"author_name":"Ciaran54","time":"August 23, 2013 2:46 pm","epoch":1377287160,"text":"Wow, nice story man… Glad you got what you wanted and had some fun making games along the way \ud83d\ude09","spam":"N"}],"epoch":1377286740,"likes":2,"metadata":{"p_key":"41185","p_author":"sudojess","p_authorkey":"504418","p_urlkey":"76807","p_title":"I\u2019m in once more.","p_cat":"LD #27","p_event":"LD27","p_time":"1377286740","p_likes":"2","p_comments":"1","p_status":"UPD5","us_key":"504418","us_name":"sudojess","us_username":"sudojess","event_start":"1377216000","event_key":"18","event_name":"LD27"},"text":"

I’ll post some pretty battlestation pics later.<\/p>\n

This is my 6th LD! Can’t believe I’ve been doing it for 2 years.<\/p>\n

I’m doing the jam this time. With an artist + sound guy, because I know when to stick to my strengths
\n So all that’s being used:
\n Eclipse
\n PC or Macbook.<\/p>\n

I’m attending a local meetup. That’ll be cool, as always.
\n I’m writing some background code beforehand, that way I can focus on gameplay.<\/p>\n

I have a lot to thank LD for.
\n When I started, I had a few years of dabbling with code under my belt, and barely any education (only UK highschool). I couldn’t find a job, even in the lowest paid industries. I applied for anything and everything, and I got nowhere.<\/p>\n

LD made me focus more on programming. I knew I had it in me to be good, and I already knew a fair amount of Computer Science basics (like the concept of OO).<\/p>\n

Cut to 2 years of 60 hour weeks later. I’m a fairly respected App + game developer. I’ve got a few indie games under my belt. Worked for 2 game studios, earn a comfortable living, and I’m almost completely swamped with contracts!<\/p>\n

My life changed so much. So so much thanks to LD. I’m honestly getting teared up thinking about it.<\/p>\n

Thank you.<\/p>\n

Thank you all.<\/p>\n

Good luck, and make games!<\/p>","time":"August 23rd, 2013 2:39 pm","title":"I\u2019m in once more."}