Meeting Information

We meet on the first Monday of the month at the Art Institute of Colorado, from 7:00 PM, until approximately 10:00 PM. Pizza and pop is provided courtesy of the IGDA. Go here for directions

In March, 2002 we had a Panel discussing the "Tools of the Trade." A synopsis of this meeting will be posted shortly.

A typical meeting begins with introductions of who everyone is, and why they are there. This is followed by a panel discussion on a usually pre-determined topic. After the panel, we may have a somewhat topic based discussion with the entire group, or we may break up into a free-for-all socializing and networking. Meetings are informal, and very friendly.

In February 2002, we brainstormed a large list of discussions we would like to talk about at future meetings. These ideas are listed below. If you are interested in any of the topics, and especially if you would like to talk about, or participate in a panel covering any of these things, then please let us know. Participation and sharing of knowledge is essential to what this group is about.

General

• Online Security
• using SDK's
• Tools of the Trade - Presented March, 2002
• Debugging
• Shockwave/Flash
• Game Architecture
• Web-based Games
- Presented June, 2002

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

• Path Finding
• Decision Optimizing
• User Interpretation

3D Graphics and Art

• OpenGL
• Low Poly Modeling
• Low Poly Texturing
• Demo Reels - Presented May, 2002

Business

• How to Run Successful Online Game Company
• Future of Gaming
• How to get into the Industry