Nov 28
Back when I worked for Human Head Studios, the company paid for all of the employees to be members of the International Game Developers Association. When I left in 2004, I let my membership lapse, but I recently rejoined again. I just updated my member profile, most of which I lifted generously from my own site, of course.
November 28th, 2006 at 7:42 pm
Good for you, Matt! For some reason, I resisted joining the IGDA for years. But then they lowered their annual dues and I felt obligated (or something) to support them. I’m happy to be a member now.
November 28th, 2006 at 9:38 pm
Very cool, Bruce. I’ve supported the organization for years, but when I left Human Head, I didn’t feel the need to pony up for dues right then. Earlier this year I decided I’d take a real run at doing some computer game contract work, and I joined the IGDA Writers SIG. No one ever asked me for a membership number, even when I volunteered to help edit the SIG’s newsletter. Once I decided to attend the chapter meeting in Madison last month, though, I knew it was time to make everything official, and I’m glad I did.
November 29th, 2006 at 10:47 am
Would this be an organization I (as an indexer) could join? Would it be worth the time and money?
-Lori
November 29th, 2006 at 11:24 am
Hi Lori!
Unfortunately, the IGDA wouldn’t do you much good. It concentrates on computer and video games, which rarely have indices.
November 29th, 2006 at 2:25 pm
Thanks for the info.
-L.