OssK Posted May 30, 2011 That's it, I'm fed up, I'm founding a game studio and I'll start making games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toblix Posted May 30, 2011 Can I join? I'll be Head of... something! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderPeel2001 Posted May 30, 2011 Happy Birthdays not in the Happy Birthday thread!Ngh. I'm trying to write 47 comedy bits and only have three remaining to do, but nothing is coming. I've been staring at these three empty slots for almost four hours now. I hate it when this (regularly) happens. 47? Any particular reason? Also, what for? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OssK Posted May 30, 2011 Can I join? I'll be Head of... something! You can, what can you do besides heading … ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toblix Posted May 30, 2011 Coffee, photocopying, filing, sorting. I can also photoshop graphics for your games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmuerte Posted May 30, 2011 That's it, I'm fed up, I'm founding a game studio and I'll start making games. Fed Up Games, Unlimited? aka FUG,U Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
subbes Posted May 30, 2011 47? Any particular reason? Also, what for? 47 is the number of half-hour slots in a 24-hour period (from 00:00 all the way to 23:30). As to what for, I ca'n't actually say that right now, but as sure as I can, it'll probably show up in the "Plug your Shit" thread. But here's one short example, since I had the document open: 09:30. Tarot Time. What's in your future? Elora O'Ssssssssss, professional Goth, gives a wide selection of generic auguries anyone can apply to their own lives. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderPeel2001 Posted May 30, 2011 What to do... I've organised a small gathering of people to join me at the local pub film quiz tomorrow night, when I've just gone and gotten an email asking me if I want to be an extra in a small movie... tomorrow night. It's unpaid, but it's something I want to do. Should I try to persuade people to join me? (And then let everyone down when they inevitably decline/get annoyed about the sudden change in plans.) Or should I just stick with my original plans and not mess people about. Hmm. Actually, just writing this out now has been helpful. I think I know which way I'm going to go... Happy to solicit advice, though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OssK Posted May 31, 2011 Fed Up Games, Unlimited? aka FUG,U The two guys I'm founding it with and I have found a name and I think it's pretty rad and exceptionnaly idle-thumbee but I'll wait 'till next week when we've sorted out all the papers and get the domain running to tell you Tob', are you ready to move to France ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
syntheticgerbil Posted May 31, 2011 I'll do it if you pay to relocate me to France. I'm so unemployed right now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted May 31, 2011 What sort of pay can you offer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmuerte Posted May 31, 2011 somehow I think the answer will be inline with "eternal love" Will you be creating games IdleThumbs loves? or hates? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben X Posted May 31, 2011 What to do...I've organised a small gathering of people to join me at the local pub film quiz tomorrow night, when I've just gone and gotten an email asking me if I want to be an extra in a small movie... tomorrow night. It's unpaid, but it's something I want to do. Should I try to persuade people to join me? (And then let everyone down when they inevitably decline/get annoyed about the sudden change in plans.) Or should I just stick with my original plans and not mess people about. Hmm. Actually, just writing this out now has been helpful. I think I know which way I'm going to go... Happy to solicit advice, though. Join an extras agency and get paid for being an extra in big exciting things? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elmuerte Posted May 31, 2011 On my way to Enschede; to help out with the 10th edition of Greenvibrations (just like I've done in all previous editions). You should come and check out the festival, ticket price is 15 euros (with free 1,2L of beer/soda/...). Or at least, I think there are still tickets left. (after part is free, starts at 0:00) It's Thursday, the 2nd, so there's no good reason not to come by. It starts in the afternoon, so you can still go "Douwtrappen" if you'd like . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OssK Posted May 31, 2011 The "that's it I'm fed up part" is about as close as "I want to make different games". We will make games that will surely be different in one way or another but I can't tell you if you'll love them or hate them beforehand. The concept phase is nearly over for our first game now. For the paycheck, I'm not telling anyone "yeah, come and work for us" but "come and work with us". I think as long as I'll be heading the company, we'll keep a single hourly rate for everyone even if we reach 10 or 100 people. For now, nobody will get paid because we'd rather build our first game and pay ourselves with what comes out of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderPeel2001 Posted May 31, 2011 Join an extras agency and get paid for being an extra in big exciting things? You missed a bit: Join an extras agency and get paid a pittance for being an extra in big exciting things? At least, that's how I understand it. Tonight's thing is a total freebie. That's how much of a sucker I am. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderPeel2001 Posted May 31, 2011 You're doing it, then? Indeed, I'm leaving now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted May 31, 2011 OssK, in all seriousness, good luck with the venture and I think slaving for no wages to get your first game out is actually the best way to start this thing up. Underground and underdog and all that. Being an extra is exciting work! Before you know it you can sneak into Patrick Stewart's trailer and have a lovely conversation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lu Posted June 1, 2011 And she's scurrying to get them back on, but I've seen everything. We need a perverted Patrick Stewart smiley head Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted June 1, 2011 And one of them is bending over, and in the back two of them are kissing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben X Posted June 1, 2011 You missed a bit: Join an extras agency and get paid a pittance for being an extra in big exciting things?At least, that's how I understand it. Tonight's thing is a total freebie. That's how much of a sucker I am. Well, it's upwards of £70 a (possibly long) day, or more if you do certain stuff (say a line, get your hair cut, take your top off etc). Some people make a living doing it. Not that I'm recommending you do that, but I wouldn't call it a pittance for sitting around looking at famous people do cool things and getting fed and watered all day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThunderPeel2001 Posted June 1, 2011 Well, it's upwards of £70 a (possibly long) day, or more if you do certain stuff (say a line, get your hair cut, take your top off etc). Some people make a living doing it. Not that I'm recommending you do that, but I wouldn't call it a pittance for sitting around looking at famous people do cool things and getting fed and watered all day. That's definitely better than the £5 I got paid last night for 6 hours work. It was a huge amount of fun though, and I'd be happy to do it again. Although there's definitely worse ways to make a living, even working every day at £70 a day (which I guess is unlikely) you'd be just above the poverty line here in London, so it'd be hard to rely on it fulltime, I think. Of course, I do have my web development stuff going, too. So it could be a thing on the side. Actually, I think I'd really enjoy that. I think I may take your advice Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lu Posted June 2, 2011 And one of them is bending over, and in the back two of them are kissing. Make it so. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
