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Long time Lurker finally says "Yo"

Hello HBGames!

I've been lurking in the shadows, replying to a few threads, and starting a few of my own for over a year. Most of my threads consist of 'omg how does you do dis in RGSS?!?!', so my apologies if I have pestered anyone.

A bit about myself to those who care:

I'm in my mid-30's and living in Houston, TX. I've been married for five years to a wonderful woman who helps me with Game Development. I love to read, write, design games, and practice marital arts and professional wrestling.

I believe in being polite, yet blunt and honest. I hate mincing words, outside of using metaphors and euphemisms to make a point. In that regard, I often come off as arrogant. My apologies in advance if I come off that way, as it is not my intention. However, I do not apologize for being who I am.

I am formally educated in Game Design at one of the better Universities in the country, with a previous background in Computer Science. I have also been ghost-writing for over three years and am currently revising my first manuscript. I hope to get published within the next two years (and believe me, getting published is the hardest part). In short, I know my shit.

I won't pretend that I am the end-all, beat-all Game Designer. I know how to make a good video game, and I learn from past mistakes. I have already released two games using RPGMaker 2003, and they did spectacularly well with a combination of well over 10k downloads. However, a good number of people hate my games and the way I design them. That's okay with me. No one makes something everyone loves. Even Walt Disney and Bill Gates have their detractors.

I came to HBGames because I want a place to trade ideas and work on my game projects openly. I also want to help out beginners to this, as we were ALL once newbies. I previously stayed at RPGMaker Network (RMN), but found the vocal majority's attitude to be as juvenile as it was absurd. I -despise- cliques of any kind. After a year of roaming the internet, I found HBGames to be the most open and friendly of all other places.

I hope to make friends here, design games, and get back into the Game Making community!

MayorAnime

TL;DR Version: Hi! My name is Mayor Anime, from Houston, TX! I love to design games, want to get and receive help on projects, and look forward to messing around. I apologize if I come off as arrogant and offend you, but do not apologize for my view points and opinions. Peace!
 

Jason

Awesome Bro

Hey man I'm sure I've seen some of your posts, but probably wasn't payin attention lol... here's a late welcome to the forums with extra welcome;

Hi there, WELCOME to the forums, hope you enjoy your stay here, and don't forget to post lots of amazing ideas and even a game of your own!
 

mawk

Sponsor

Hey, welcome! I've seen you around on IRC sometimes, but it's awesome to have you here on the forum. We're pretty big on the theory of game design here too (and we occasionally make games too, I guess), so hopefully you'll have a lot to discuss.

I'm pretty interested in these prior projects of yours, too. Mixed reception is sort of a good thing, as I see it - nobody's perfect, but we can definitely shoot for it if we stay informed on what we might be doing wrong. I'm a big fan of RM2k/3 myself, so feel free to post them here and I'll be sure to give them a look!
 
Hello Mayor of Anime. I myself am Mayor of Otters and Other Assorted Mustelids. Perhaps we can arrange a meeting of our parties?

Thanks for posting a nice intro! Hope you stick around ;o
 
might have seen a post of yours, but that woul dhave been months and months ago :P
welcome to the forums, and interesting life you have (sounds like one that i'd prolly get :x)
 
@Jbrist:
Thank you kindly. I am working on a current project at the moment, but won't post on it until a workable demo is ready. As for amazing ideas, I will certainly do my best!

@Mawk:
And thanks! I'll be sure to post on the theory of game design and offer my input. I started posted a workshop on RNM about Game Design 101, teaching what I've learned (from school and experience) about the whole process. I could look into reposting and finishing that up some time.

As for my prior projects, I'll probably post them up at some point. They are earlier works of mines, and still have a fan following, but I want to get known for my more current ideas first.

@dadevster:
Otters rock! :D

@Daxis:
Nothing wrong with having an interesting life! It just makes for a better Biography later on.

@Dr. Funk:
I get that a lot... :P

@Anski:
Thankies.

@Strawberry:
Yo right back at ya! And thanks! See you around.
 
Welcome to HB, MA; I've seen you around a bit at other places but only know enough to know you know what you're doing with RM. Hope you enjoy the site.
 

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