Re:Why decline in generalists leads to disjointed games and ...
by johnnyanmac on Monday October 16, 2023 @12:59AM
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Possible, sure. Arguably required as an indie/small team. But if your aim is AA/AAA industry it's shooting yourself in the foot. Those industries seek deep specialists more than generalized knowledge. Maybe a director can benefit most, but you don't become a game director through that route. They promote that in-house.
On the indie side, a generalist indie needs less of what a big game needs. You probably don't need a graphics programmer at all for an indie game, for example.
On the indie side, a generalist indie needs less of what a big game needs. You probably don't need a graphics programmer at all for an indie game, for example.