Hi, “anyone who read this”

My name is Manuel Etchegaray, and im an indie game developer/designer.
Im kinda new to LudumDare, since i have never participated in one before, but im not new at game design. ive been using GameMaker as my main game developement tool ever since (mm letme think…)  around 2005.  (thoose great years where GM6 was the best ever hehe)
Yeah, i know: “Why havent you joined LD before???” simply because i have never been interested in making games for compos. But now i see the fun on it…  hell im in!

As i said before, my main Dev tool is GameMaker. I know some C++, but the results are not from the same quality than games i make with GM.. not even close.
To make my graphics i personally love CorelDraw (for thoose who doesnt know what it is, Corel is one of the best tools for drawing 2D vectorial graphics.. i think its even better than flash). The speed and ease i have with it makes it perfect for tight deadlines like LD.
And to make my sounds and music i use SFXR, simple, and can be edited later with more advanced tools like FruityLoops

Aheading to the upcoming LD ive been practicing a little bit in this “make a game in 48hs” thingy a few weeks ago, and i made a few nice little games (that im not going to publish here.. feels a little “spammy”.. if you ask i will publish)  I recommend that for anyone who is interested on entering LD, Select a theme, make a game in exactly 48 hs, and chck the result! feels great i must say

Anyway, im looking forward to this competition, And best of luck to everyone!
(looks like its going to be the best LD ever :D)

Ps: this counts as a declaration, right?