Hey all, just thought id write a post both to Conitec and all the members of this forum who are hoping to get into the industry, proof that it can be done!

It was about 6 years ago that I started really getting interested in the development process of games wanting to find out how it could be done, after purchasing several 'teach yourself game programming' books with little sucess I stumbled across 3D Game Studio. I quickly got the demo which gave me the initial drive to start developing, I thoroghly enjoyed the level editing but couldnt get to grips with the programming.

So what next, as Id just finished my GCSE's at school I decided to goto college and study Computing and IT, a chance for me to finally start learning how to program. The language we were taught: Visual basic, while this was simple the little apps and games I made fueled me futher and got me back to 3DGS, which is when i decided to purchase it, all of a sudden the scripting made sence and I started writing my own games.

After college I then decided to take things further and went to uni, my choice: 'Computer Games Software Development' of course! It was here that I was taught Java in the first year and then moved onto C++ developing games on PS2 with SDL, then learning the 3d physics and maths required before developing my own enigine using OpenGL. Three years later, graudation, and a chance to get into the industry.

After a week of writing and rewriting a cv I got a phonecall from EA offering me a postion programming missions, one 3 hour long interview with various members of staff , and a month later I am programming on the new Harry Potter title!

Just proof that if you stick with it you can get in!

Thanks conitec!
Chris