IGDA Epic event
polycounter lvl 18
Tonight, my local IGDA chapter attended an event hosted by Epic Games at their new studio location. I had a great time. We were given a quick tour of the building, and it is awesome! CliffyB gave a demo of Gears of War, which everyone was excited about...except Cliff. I'm sure he's already played it hundreds of times. 
Afterwards, some of us were pulled into a conference room for a gameplay demo of UT2007 on a huge projector screen. I believe it was shown at E3 as well, and...
HOLY SHIT!
The gameplay is much improved, and the visuals are top notch. I'll be spending late nights on this one. Some new fun elements added to game types such as Onslaught. I'm eager to play with the new editor when it ships. It's been an inspirational evening.
Thanks to Cliff, I had the opportunity to shake hands with Rorshach. It is a pleasure meeting you, sir. Only the 2nd Polycounter I have met in person. Now I know the accent to go with your witty replies.
So that's it. If anyone has an IGDA chapter in their area, get involved. It's a great way to find new friends, build a network, and maybe get your foot in the door.
Sorry, no pictures were allowed.
Afterwards, some of us were pulled into a conference room for a gameplay demo of UT2007 on a huge projector screen. I believe it was shown at E3 as well, and...
HOLY SHIT!
The gameplay is much improved, and the visuals are top notch. I'll be spending late nights on this one. Some new fun elements added to game types such as Onslaught. I'm eager to play with the new editor when it ships. It's been an inspirational evening.
Thanks to Cliff, I had the opportunity to shake hands with Rorshach. It is a pleasure meeting you, sir. Only the 2nd Polycounter I have met in person. Now I know the accent to go with your witty replies.
So that's it. If anyone has an IGDA chapter in their area, get involved. It's a great way to find new friends, build a network, and maybe get your foot in the door.
Sorry, no pictures were allowed.
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Frank the Avenger
If anyone has an IGDA chapter in their area, get involved. It's a great way to find new friends, build a network, and maybe get your foot in the door.
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......np Will. Glad you involved now with the IGDA.
Of course, You live in Raleigh for 3 years and nothing like this ever happened. I wonder if i can get an epic tour when I return home again
UT2007 does look amazing, I wish we had the build of the game you saw.
Oh stop sucking Ror's cock, he gets enough already
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Mrrmph? Mmmph mrf mm mnghh mrrrph mff mppfft.
I need to look into joining the Orlando chapter.
Mrrmph? Mmmph mrf mm mnghh mrrrph mff mppfft.
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ditto.
Moose: I asked for you, dude. Peeked in, didn't see anyone. You guys have big monitors to hide behind. That's right. I complimented the size of your monitors. Mmmph mrf mm mnghh mrrrph mff mppfft.
To keep the weekend rolling, I'm attending a two day Digital Game Xpo happening at a local college campus. I'm meeting more 3D artists, and talking with some important names in the local game dev scene. Getting feedback and advice as well. Best of all, skipped a day of work. :P
Best of all, skipped a day of work. :P
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SLACKER!