I just feel like introducing some of the community to programming and game development could be a really good experience, and also a good place for programmers to discuss coding with one another.
I think it would also probably be best off as a subforum to one of the General Talk forums, or maybe General Gaming Discussion, as it probably wouldn't have so many visits that it needs its own forum.
What do you guys think?
EDIT: I have a bad feeling that I should have posted this in General Discussion.
Should we have a programming/game development subforum?
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Actually, this is probably best in Site Development.
But, it's an interesting idea. We do have a couple developers on board, and even more people interested, so there sounds like there's a market for it.
On the other hand, it might be diluting the purpose of the board.
On the other hand, gaming is one of the best "recruiters" for computer science and people who play games are often naturally interested in making them. It could be a great fit for the community.
On the other hand, there are already some christian developer boards out there, most notably (in my mind) the Christian Developer Network (CDN). A pretty good community with some real good talent giving great advice. They also do little events like a speed-game, speed-code and speed-art where you build something around an announced theme in 2 hours. Great ways to get working and having people offer constructive advice. They also do a yearly 2-week Speed Game competition which is something worth participating in.
I'm curious to hear CCGR's take on it.
But, it's an interesting idea. We do have a couple developers on board, and even more people interested, so there sounds like there's a market for it.
On the other hand, it might be diluting the purpose of the board.
On the other hand, gaming is one of the best "recruiters" for computer science and people who play games are often naturally interested in making them. It could be a great fit for the community.
On the other hand, there are already some christian developer boards out there, most notably (in my mind) the Christian Developer Network (CDN). A pretty good community with some real good talent giving great advice. They also do little events like a speed-game, speed-code and speed-art where you build something around an announced theme in 2 hours. Great ways to get working and having people offer constructive advice. They also do a yearly 2-week Speed Game competition which is something worth participating in.
I'm curious to hear CCGR's take on it.
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If the code junkies see a need I'll glady make a sub forum...I just don't want to take traffic away from CDN
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I haven't heard of CDN before, I might take a look.
As for it being in Site Development, that could be a good idea as it this sort of does fit in to what the Site Development forum's for.
I just want to see what the wider community think of this before anyone does anything.
EDIT: I just noticed that I have 2 rep points, cool!
As for it being in Site Development, that could be a good idea as it this sort of does fit in to what the Site Development forum's for.
I just want to see what the wider community think of this before anyone does anything.
EDIT: I just noticed that I have 2 rep points, cool!
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