Zerglings

[keyclone]

when i have time to play, i'm on DrJack and his 4 undead nurses (4 mages and a priest)

i'm hoping to be on more in the new year. (also thinking of rerolling to make the main a tank)

[Xzin]

Keyclone, between a job, coding keyclone AND playing.... when do you sleep??

[Ellay]

Keyclone is the most work focused guy I've ever met, he definitely has earned a 5 year vacation

[keyclone]

vacation? what's that? i haven't had a vacation (were you travel somewhere and see things) since ... err... pre 1990

i get bored fast when my brain goes idle... maybe that's why i like multi-boxing... increased challenge

[Seshiro]

Shiim is the main

[Xzin]

Vacation is for people who hate their "work" so much they need a break from it.

I love what I do, I don't need vacations to get away and relax.

But vacation or not, I have no idea how you do it

[Seshiro]

Vacation is for people who hate their "work" so much they need a break from it.

I love what I do, I don't need vacations to get away and relax.

But vacation or not, I have no idea how you do it

What do you do and how can i get in on it im strapped for cash and im only dual boxing. ....

[keyclone]

@Seshiro
there are numerous ways to bring in the cash... depending on what you'd be willing to do and how fast you need it. from a long range pov, there are usually tech jobs available if you've got the skills. a quick US-wide search on http://hotjobs.yahoo.com produced:

o HTML 5,125 jobs
o C++ 4,221 jobs
o Java/J2EE 2,138 jobs
o C# 1,605 jobs

how much they pay depends on numerous factors.. experience being the prime key. i can tell you that junior level guys in the US range from $30,000-60,000. mid level $50,000-80,000 and seniors are $65,000 and up (highest salary i have heard is around $300,000... contracting/consulting is a different game with higher numbers)

but these positions take some dedication and a few years before you are up and running. if you need money yesterday, you could consider the internet. simple stuff like making web pages for local businesses. charge them $50-100/month for a basic page and maintenance.. then go get 10 new businesses a month. within 6 months you're pulling in $3,000-6,000/month. not a bad gig... you're your own boss and the only limit to how much you bring in is your willingness to find more customers.

alternatively, you could dream up an idea and put it out there... but that's more of a long range item. (i have told my non-techno friends that if they have an idea, and i thought it'd go, then i'd put it together for them and we'd split the profits)

it all boils down to what you're willing to do, how much you need and how quick you need it.

[Seshiro]

@Seshiro
there are numerous ways to bring in the cash... depending on what you'd be willing to do and how fast you need it. from a long range pov, there are usually tech jobs available if you've got the skills. a quick US-wide search on http://hotjobs.yahoo.com produced:

o HTML 5,125 jobs
o C++ 4,221 jobs
o Java/J2EE 2,138 jobs
o C# 1,605 jobs

how much they pay depends on numerous factors.. experience being the prime key. i can tell you that junior level guys in the US range from $30,000-60,000. mid level $50,000-80,000 and seniors are $65,000 and up (highest salary i have heard is around $300,000... contracting/consulting is a different game with higher numbers)

but these positions take some dedication and a few years before you are up and running. if you need money yesterday, you could consider the internet. simple stuff like making web pages for local businesses. charge them $50-100/month for a basic page and maintenance.. then go get 10 new businesses a month. within 6 months you're pulling in $3,000-6,000/month. not a bad gig... you're your own boss and the only limit to how much you bring in is your willingness to find more customers.

alternatively, you could dream up an idea and put it out there... but that's more of a long range item. (i have told my non-techno friends that if they have an idea, and i thought it'd go, then i'd put it together for them and we'd split the profits)

it all boils down to what you're willing to do, how much you need and how quick you need it.

This coming semester I'm actually going to learn some c++ i think, (
I'm studying to become a level designer for games) So perhaps with what i gain from there along with my preexisting web knowledge i could get back into making websites again. as you said it really all depends on my drive.

As of late i have been working retail which is about as exciting as pouring lemon juice in my eye. I'll definitely take a look at my options and see what i can come up with

as a final note while i'v got you're attention key clone rocks and i love it keep up the excellent work.

[keyclone]

as a final note while i'v got you're attention key clone rocks and i love it keep up the excellent work.

thanks a lot. it's been a very nice change hearing positive feedback directly from the user community. normally, all developers get are bug reports, and occasional pizza, and an ata-boy from some management weenie

my experience with keyclone and the user community has me thinking of different avenues that may be more... fulfilling.

if you have any questions i can answer, regarding keyclone or development in general, feel free to drop me a note (you could call if you'd want.. but you'd prolly get your ear talked off)

good luck and have fun.

Rob