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Well, my name is Shauni Maple. I am 20yrs of age. AND I FUCKING LOVE GAMES.



I've been playing video games since the age of three, and to this day I am constantly playing games; I am a hardcore fan of RPGs and JRPGs. However I do like classic point-and-click games, like Grim Fandango, Curse of monkey Island. Diskworld is pretty neat too. I have played every Final Fantasy game, and beaten 1 through 10-2. ;3 (Some 100%). And my boyfriend has gotten me into rhythm games like, DDR, Elite Beat Agents, etc etc.

The consoles I've own/ed are:
-Sega Megadrive
-SNES
-Nintendo 64
-Playstation X
-Playstation 2 & PS2 Slim
-Gameboy colour
-Gameboy Advance
-Gameboy Advance SP
-Gameboy Micro
-DS
-DS Lite
-Xbox 360
-Playstation 3
-PSP
-(SOON TO BE) 3DS

... I think that is all of them. xD

My favourite Games are: Final Fantasy series, Kingdom Hearts Series, Eternal Sonata, Tales of saga, Chrono Trigger, any Mario games, Phoenix Wright Series, Pokemon <3, Grim Fandango, Sims, Rockband/Guitar Hero, Grand Theft Auto, etc etc.

But yeah, living in the UK is fun, due to being able to do Games Design at Bolton University <3 Game releases can be awful over here though!

Aswell as loving video games, I love anime, manga, drawing and anything Japanese really. :P I also love my wonderful Boyfriend of 4yrs and 5months, who is doing Computer Software and Development at Bolton University.
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Almost a year
Misstawnii | 7:26 AM on 05.18.2010 16 comments


So, I have almost completed my first year at uni, doing Games Design (Bsc) at The University of Bolton. Can't believe how much I have done in one year!

The modules that I have completed so far are: Game Art 1, Games Design 1, Synth and MIDI, Games Evaluation, and Games Scripting 1. I have made 3D models and textures which worked in the UT3 editor, I have made game trailer music for Prince of Persia and Medal of Honour, I have done EXTREMELY short reviews for indie games such as N, and I have coded my own Robot in Robot battles (which ranked very high in the in-class battles ;P)!

I never thought I would learn so much about games and their developers in one year, but realising how much I've learnt, I am excited about learning more! Hopefully in my next uni year, I'll be making more complex levels in UT3, maybe in Hammer too. I also can't wait to learn more scripting, so I can start making some simple games in Flash. :D

I think everyone who enjoys games, and is looking for a career in games should take up this course. Also, from doing this course I have found that opportunities have been jumping at me. xD A few people in my class got picked to do some games testing for 'iPlay', but what started as one game being tested is now 3 and counting! :D So getting my name in the credits for testing may help me start my professional career. :)

Anyways, everyone should do something this fun. ^_^

(Sorry for ranting on a little, heh)



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Occams electric toothbrush's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2010 09:14
Occams electric toothbrush
One time I hunted a boar using a crude spear I fashioned from a fallen oak branch.

That was pretty fun.
DanGahlay's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2010 09:29
DanGahlay
I was this ([---]) close to switching to that course three years ago. Never did do in the end but my mind always wonders 'What if?' :)

Glad to hear it wouldn't have been a waste.
Elsa's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2010 10:42
Elsa
Congrats on almost finishing your first year and it's great to hear that you are really enjoying your courses!
RetroSoldier's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2010 10:50
RetroSoldier
Congrats indeed. I thought about getting into game design... Then I realized, I love playing video games and would much rather just be a critic.
Aurain's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2010 11:11
Aurain
What's your favourite FF?
Om Nom On Souls's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2010 12:17
Om Nom On Souls
is it one of those super expensive private universities like ITT tech or is it government run?
Kylius's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2010 12:20
Kylius
I had no idea Bolton had electricity, let alone a Games Design course!

I kid, as a Yorkshireman, I have to mock Lancs wherever and whenever possible!
RenegadePanda's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2010 12:20
RenegadePanda
I just graduated from a Game Design program here, it was interesting, but I'm not exactly happy when the level of education I received (especially for the price). Still, it was a great experience, someday I'll be able to break into the gaming industry. If nothing else, seeing what goes into the whole process really makes you appreciate games in a new way. Even games that are flat out terrible deserve some respect once you realize just how much work went into making them, even if that work went terribly wrong.

Good luck!
DF's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2010 12:29
DF
Developers, developers, developers, developers. Developers, developers, developers, developers. Developers, developers, developers, developers. Developers, developers, developers, developers. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH COME OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON

I just had to say that. :3

It's good to know you're moving right along with your coursework. We all had dreams to make games, I'm sure, but you two are certainly doing something about it. And I'm proud of you both. :P
CelicaCrazed's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2010 12:30
CelicaCrazed
Sounds like you are really enjoying yourself. You know, I just got UT3 for my PS3 and could use some mods to download *hint hint* :P
Awesomeist's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2010 14:00
Awesomeist
Damn right our uni courses are awesome. We're gonna make some amazing games. :3
Misstawnii's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2010 14:37
Misstawnii
Thanks guys ^_^
Enkido's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/18/2010 20:07
Enkido
Why do you taunt me? I'm done with two years of Engineering, the high point of this being fighting my Fundamentals of Engineering professor and his Afro headcrab to the death and having to retake two different iterations of Calculus. The only real problem is learning what I "have to know" to be an engineer.Unfortunately, this is my passion, and I have to suffer through it to do what I like. Still, it's summer now which means I get to do hands on stuff at my internship (making jet engine combustors) which is what I love doing.
Misstawnii's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2010 03:49
Misstawnii
Well as long as you enjoy what you do, that is whats important! :)
SteezyXL's Avatar - Comment posted on 05/19/2010 21:42
SteezyXL
Congratz on your one year! I also am looking to pursue Game Design when I start college in the fall. Can't wait!
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