arissa_nightblade Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Hello, everyone.I recently discovered this site from Gamasutra.com. I am a hardcore gamer girl, and always have been since the years of Atari when I was able to hold a joystick. These days, I've been looking around trying to perhaps create my own games, or even work for a game comapny. May I ask, how does one get a job here at Wildfire Games? From the description on Gamasutra.com, I read that you guys are actually based all around the world, working together to make a game. I would love to do that, if possible. I really want to get my foot in the door in the gaming industry somehow (as, I'm sure many here on the forums do). At this time, I'm not too concerned about salary and whatnot. I would just like the experience to add to my resume for when I apply for a possible career job in the gaming industry. I'm a recent university graduate (2004) with a B.S. in Computer Science. I haven't worked many game engines (unless you count stuff like RPG Maker, Game Maker, and the like), but I have working knowledge of C++, html, java, and other languages. I'm currently messing around with a new program called Blitz3D, trying to perhaps create a small game. It's taking some time to get used to though, but I'm keeping at it. If there are any possibilites of perhaps having me bring my skills and abilities to the table, I would be more than willing to speak further and even submit my resume. Thanks again for taking the time to read this, and I will continue checking this site often. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matei Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Hi Arissa,Welcome to Wildfire Games! Just to make it clear, our team members are all volunteers - nobody receives a salary, and 0 A.D. will be released as freeware. However, our project is ambitious and the goal is for us all to gain game development experience, so volunteering here could certainly be helpful for getting into the game industry. If you're interested in joining us, you should fill in an application form here. This way we'll also contact you to talk further (probably through email or MSN). What kind of work would you be interested in? I assume programming (which we do in C++) or scripting (in JavaScript/XML)? We are looking for people in both those areas, in several fields. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arissa_nightblade Posted October 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Thanks! Yes, I understand that everyone here is a volunteer, and that's perfectly fine. I am really eager to get some experience under my belt and to have something to show on my resume, so I am more than willing to volunteer and join the team As for what I would be interested in, I'm looking for programming in c++, though I do have knowledge of other languages like Java, HTML and assembly. Currently, I do freelance webdesign and a comic artist on the side, but I've been mainly looking for a programming job to do, since my degree was in computer science rather than art. I will fill out the form and send it back to you asap! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCobra1 Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Hey Arissa! I'm sure Matei here will be able to slap you up to work with AI or something like that. Anyway, Я не говорю по-русски, но мы сможем общаться через переводчика. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arissa_nightblade Posted October 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Anyway, Я не говорю по-русски, но мы сможем общаться через переводчика.???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaurwenT Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 He says he does not speak Russian but believes you'll manage to understand each other with the help of a translator. (For some reason he thinks you're Russian. )Welcome to WFG, btw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCobra1 Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 Да. Да. Я менеджер по экспорту. Вот моя визитка.Wow, that's awsome Naurwen, I didn't know you spoke Russian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaurwenT Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 So you are an exports manager? And yes, I studied Russian for years and I can still speak, although it is quite rusty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arissa_nightblade Posted October 27, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 LOL well I have a minor in Japanese, but that's the only other language I know besides English. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCobra1 Posted October 27, 2006 Report Share Posted October 27, 2006 いいえ。 Japanese? No way! What are the odds? 日本語「よく」話せません。Can you understand that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arissa_nightblade Posted October 28, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 すごい！はい、分かりました。同じ日本語がペラペラじゃないでも、たいてい会話をします。 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCobra1 Posted October 28, 2006 Report Share Posted October 28, 2006 いいぞ。 どれくらい長い間、あなたは日本語を勉強していますか?Still having difficulty... been awhile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arissa_nightblade Posted October 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 hehe sorry, I had a long weekend and wasn't able to check back... So how long does the process take for the staff to review and respond to my application?Cobra: ２００１年の前は日本語が勉強しました。あなたは日本語を話せますといいですね！ ＾＿＾ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCobra1 Posted October 30, 2006 Report Share Posted October 30, 2006 Totally depends, I believe they have to talk with some of the other leaders to confirm. But... if you know the right people you could be in within 24 hours of you sending in your application. ありがとうございます! 私はいつかを思い出すことができません。 しばらくでした。 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arissa_nightblade Posted October 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2006 LOL well I don't know anyone here, but I'm a patient person I was just curious, tis all. Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCobra1 Posted November 1, 2006 Report Share Posted November 1, 2006 Hey, patience is a perseverance. Seriously, if you don't get anything within let's say... 48 hours. Email this guy: JasonABishop@hotmail.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wijitmaker Posted November 2, 2006 Report Share Posted November 2, 2006 Arissa, welcome to the forums. I just received notice about this topic so apologies for the delay. I am not aware of any applications that have came through from you, are you sure it was successful? Please try again (sorry for the inconvenience), and if we don't receive anything forward the information to me via email: jason@wildfiregames.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arissa_nightblade Posted November 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2006 Alright, I'll resend my application now, then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wijitmaker Posted November 7, 2006 Report Share Posted November 7, 2006 I still didn't get anything So sorry to make you do it over again - could you perhaps fill out a copy of the questions in a text file and email it to jason@wildfiregames.com? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arissa_nightblade Posted November 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Sorry for the delay. .. how about I send a test version first to make sure you get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janwas Posted November 13, 2006 Report Share Posted November 13, 2006 Hello!I'm Jan, (sad to say) erstwhile coder, now more management and helper due to full-time job. Your test application was received today. Feel free to send the real thing the same way, or via e-mail to Jason's aforementioned address with CC to mine (see below).Looking forward to reading it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arissa_nightblade Posted November 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 alrighty. I sent the real application. Hope there's no problems this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mythos_Ruler Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 We're sending you through hoops, aren't we nightblade? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arissa_nightblade Posted November 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Haha, so it seems. But I don't mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wijitmaker Posted November 14, 2006 Report Share Posted November 14, 2006 Hmm, your test one you sent came through fine yesterday, but I haven't received anything from you or the application form via email today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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