[IGDA_indies] more opinions on the value of the IGDA (esp. for indies)

[C Ratchet]

On Jul 19, 2004, at 12:48 PM, Gary Dahl wrote:

>
>> From: "Brandon J. Van Every" <vanevery at indiegamedesign.com>
>> Subject: [IGDA_indies] the value of the IGDA
>>
>> Brian Hook wrote:
>> >
>> > Most people don't understand the value add of IGDA
>>
>> I currently view the IGDA as "the legal defense fund."
>
> I'm really interested in hearing what others of you think about this. 
> Since receiving one from the first batch of GDC scholarships (for 
> which I am very thankful and appreciative), I haven't let my 
> membership lapse. After the GDC that year (2001 I think?) I was all 
> excited about starting a student chapter at my school. I know a couple 
> of these chapters have recently started, but still don't know if there 
> is any real infrastructure for just anyone to start one. Anyway, I 
> ended up having to do it alone by setting up the Interactive Art 
> Circle at the U of MN. I finished grad school about a year ago, and 
> have since talked with several Minnesotans about starting an IGDA 
> chapter. Apparently there are not "enough" local developers for the 
> IGDA to back such gatherings. So now I'm doing it alone again with 
> local Game Academy Monthly Meetings.
>
> I guess I find myself agreeing with Brandon's view of the IGDA as "the 
> legal defense fund" more and more every day. I don't find their web 
> resources particularly unique or helpful. They haven't contributed to 
> any kind of community gathering or building in our area (and as far as 
> I understand that just means posting the time/location/topics on their 
> web page anyway -- correct me if I'm wrong). Unless, that is, you 
> credit them for inspiring me to do what I have, by sending me to the 
> GDC (which there is probably some fairness in doing). At the end of 
> the day, I'd like to see the IGDA become this great resource for all 
> of us, and I'm very interested in hearing how people see that 
> happening... especially among this group of "do it yourselfers".

> One thing I think there is value in having, is a central source for 
> everyone to find out about physical location and irc based events.

This *is* something I'm working toward! :)

>  It has been nice to see the recent activity in this sig toward those 
> ends. Hopefully that, along with this very discussion will help 
> get/keep things on track.
>
> Gary Dahl, Game Instructor
> http://theGameAcademy.com
>
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