The Indie Game Development Survival Guide, by Yours Truly :)
Released 18 August, 2003

To read about it on Amazon.com, click here (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1584502142/davidrmsoftwa-20).

From the cover:

* Explore the indie game development business and find out if you're ready to develop your own game ideas

* Learn practical guidelines for designing, developing, and publishing your game

* Discover new and innovative ways to use the Internet to market, test, and deliver your game

Viva la indie!

-David

Wow, DavidRM thats an amazing accomplishment! I can't wait to read it.

Bruno

Congratulations!!!

I guess it´s been quite a busy time, so it must feel really good to be able to make this announcement. :)

Congratulations! I also read it on gamedev.net b.t.w.

Congrats David,

I've been waiting for this for several months now.. I can't wait to pick up a copy.

Congrats!

Nice! I just ordered my copy, can't wait! :)

I just ordered mine too! I've also been waiting for this for months.

Congratulations, David! I'm looking forward to reading it.

Thanks everyone!

It's been pretty exciting. I had a lot of fun, and learned a lot, writing the book.

True indie developer that I am...I keep wanting to do an "incremental update" to the book...release a new build incorporating user feedback and new thoughts...but, no. That's not really an option. At least for a couple years. :)

Have fun!

-David

speaking of indie books, how is yours coming steve?

Hey David, I ordered a copy yesterday after seeing it mentioned on another site. Can't wait to get it...

David,

You might want to check with Amazon. They apparently aren't taking orders for it yet. However Barnes and Noble is.

Be warned, make sure all your data is correct on Amazon early. My publisher put up bad information about my book and it took Amazon months to fix the error.

Looking forward to reading this one.

Congrats David. Can't wait to pick up my copy.

Congrats, David!

@Dragon Keeper: My book? I decided not to write one, at least not in the near future. The opportunity cost is simply too high.

Just went to pick up a copy at Barnes & Nobles here in Wichita. Unluckly, it's not in stock, but they could order it for me. Bummer.

Originally posted by Dexterity
@Dragon Keeper: My book? I decided not to write one, at least not in the near future. The opportunity cost is simply too high.

oh that sucks, it would have been popular too. Whats your next article if any?

Hey, I want it too but it's "Out of stock" - snif :_(

when will I get my copy???

oh, and congraz DavidRM as you know, I have waiting your book for one month now ;)

Steve just said that he would not be writing a book, why the congradulations?

i'm looking forward to buying that book - unfortunately i'll have to wait for 15th Oct. :(

p.s.: DavidRM, is this actually your first book and how long have you been working on it?

Congratulations David!

I'll have to pick up one copy as well (as soon as Amazon lets you order them)

Originally posted by Dan MacDonald
Steve just said that he would not be writing a book, why the congradulations?
ups... I thought to say this to DavidRM - somehow my fingers slipped ;) - edited that one :)

I really want this book DavidRM - when there's more available?

Congrats David,

Now, to phone CRM and see if I can get a copy for free :D

I've ordered it from amazon in the UK, but they dont have copies yet.
Congrats anyway

Amazon delivered it to me a few days ago. I think you've saved me about two years of experience gathering. This is really good stuff :)

Yep, I've been reading it for a while now. Though I haven't read the whole thing yet, it's looking very comprehensive. Definitely a must have for any aspiring indie game developer. It does have spelling/grammar errors here and there though. I've been keeping track of the ones I noticed, and I'll send ya an email with the list when I'm done with the book, David. :)

No Money, anyone mind buying me a copy? :-)

Keith

Mine's been in the mail since August 29th.... Someone please hit me over the head with a bat if I ever think about going with the free shipping again.

I got my copy. Ordered back in Aug from Amazon.com and it came last week. It's great!

Now i just need the author to sign it.. I wonder if he will. :)

Thanks, everyone, for your kind words. :)

To respond to specific questions:

Originally posted by aspiral
p.s.: DavidRM, is this actually your first book and how long have you been working on it?

Yes, this is my first book. I started writing the main text a year ago this month.

I had the idea after GDC 2002, but sat on it for 4 months before putting the pitch together and sending it to Charles River Media. I still kick myself for waiting the 4 months. Sitting on a good idea is just stupid.


Originally posted by aspiral
It does have spelling/grammar errors here and there though. I've been keeping track of the ones I noticed, and I'll send ya an email with the list when I'm done with the book, David.

Thanks...I think...I blame the copyeditor, of course... ;-)


I've never been called a "magnificent bastard" before. I have recorded that in my journal for today. :)

Thanks again, everyone. Enjoy the book!

-David

Originally posted by DavidRM
[B]Thanks...I think...I blame the copyeditor, of course... ;-)

Aha! You should've let me proofread it. :) And then you'd have two people to blame! ;)

I've got mine and I'm already half way through it. So far I think it's really great. My favorite part so far is the chapters on choosing a game to do. It was really nice to have a really knolledgable run-down on all the genres indies are working in and the challenges and benefits each. As well as some really concrete ideas on how a person could approach innovating in those areas. That part really got me thinking.

Congradulations David! Great work!

Originally posted by Ratboy
David, you magnificent bastard, I read your book!!
Oh man!

I haven't fallen out of my chair in a long time....that's hillarious!

David, I would so absolutely put that on the cover of the 2nd edition!

"You magificent bastard!" -Ratboy
ROTFLMAO!!!

Oh, and congratulations! I'm definitely going to order me a copy next payday. It's also inspired me to dust off my book idea that's been sleeping for a few months and try to resurrect it.

-daniel