Opinion on Amateur Games

[RLacey]

I'm kind of duty bound to ask this, so, hey...

What are your opinions (if any) on the huge number of amateur-developed adventure games out there? Do you have any favourites in particular? And have you got any advice for the amateur designer who might be reading this topic?

[Jake]

(less important) Follow-up question: Have you played any of them, if so, care to point any out that you enjoyed?

[RLacey]

Note to Jake...

Do you have any favourites in particular?

Though your version was much clearer.

[Jake]

Silence!

(, Moment of)

[Martin Gantefoehr]

I think it's absolutely great that people like you keep the flame burning and create the games we all love.

I have always been a huge fan of the Do-It-Yourself spirit (I mean - HoT is a DIY company!). Adventure games aren't just games, they are a culture, and a culture needs a vivid and creative underground. :)

About the advice for the teams out there: Well, ahem, I don't want to tell you stuff you'll sue me for in 10 years because it was all rubbish. :)

What I can say could be from my dad or your mom: Believe in yourself, don't give up, and finish what you've started.

P.S.: I thought Pleughburg was really cool.