Hi guys,

On the 22nd March, 2pm at Settlers (Saturday), we are going to have a board game chill out for those stressed by exams (post or pre), projects and etc. It is just a light and friendly meeting and we will be sticking to simple games (nothing longer than two hours!). If you are interested in coming, do drop me a note at extrakun@yahoo.com.sg!

Hi all!

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The ssc had our second gathering on Saturday, the 23rd of Feb @ SMU, with showcases of various interesting games and beautiful artworks.

We are delighted to have the coordinator of IGDA Singapore, Allan; and Jason and Linnea from Digipen Singapore to speak during our gathering.

Special Thanks to all guests and friends who were there. Hope all of you have had a wonderful time.

As for those who did not manage to join us this time, hope to see you at the next.

Cheers! =)

Here are some pictures and a video that were taken on that day:

Hi guys!

We have are going to have some fun tomorrow! To ensure that the event goes smoothly, please be on time as we have to clear security. Also, if you are going to be late or cannot find us, please call xxxxxxxx. Yah, that’s my number and don’t worry, it’s free incoming! (Edit:Blocked out my phone number now that the event is over. Remember, posting your personal contact info on the internet is dangerous!)

Here’s a helpful map for people coming for the next meeting! Cheers, looking forward to see you all!

Hi all!

Chinese New Year is over and a super long holiday break is gone too. And coming right next up is our second IGDASSC meeting on the 23rd Feb. Here are the confirmed details.

Venue
Singapore Management University
School of Accountancy/School of Law
Classroom 2-1 (Level 2)

Timing: 2:00pm to 5:00pm

Here’s what going to happen:

The highlight of the meeting this time is a game showcase! We believe that many of us have gems and nuggets buried on our hard-disk; so if you have anything pertaining to games development, such as your own game demos, prototypes, card games, board games, game concept art and etc, do bring them down for a time of sharing and encouragement! You don’t have to have something to show to come down too! It’s okay to just to come and see what’s going on in the local games development scene.

Please RSVP by sending a mail to extrakun@yahoo.com.sg to indicate that you are coming.

Justin has done up a nice brochure if you want to pass this news around to your school. Download a higher resolution one here and send it to your friends! Many thanks, Justin!

Hi all!

Our next meet-up will be on the 23rd Feb. Here are the details:

IMPORTANT: Please RSVP to extrakun@yahoo.com.sg. Or please post your reply to the Forum as we are having the meeting at SMU and the security there is tighter than other venues.

Date: 23rd Feb
Venue: SMU
Time: 2:00pm

So what is going to happen? We are going to have a game sharing session. If you have done any concept art for games, composed music for games-related stuff, did a mod (Neverwinter Nights, WC3 etc.), created a fun game (on any platform, with any tool), paper prototypes, card games or even board games, we want to see it! It’ll be a great time to share ideas, gather feedback, get tips from others and be motivated by each other’s enthusiasm.

We will be breaking into small groups, about 5 or 6, each with a laptop, so you can just bring down your stuff on a CD-RW, thumbdrive or portable hard-disk, even a laptop if you have one. Don’t worry; there’s no grading or anything, it’s just a time of sharing!

On the list, so far, here are the people who be showing stuff, and as you can see, it’s quite diverse!

Game Showcase
Justin (Game Maker)
Kun Xin (Director, Flash, C, XNA, Boardgame)
Sean (Game Maker)
Bruce (Flash)

We want more entries! Please email me at extrakun@yahoo.com.sg and tell me what you want to display and I’ll arrange accordingly. Oh yeah, I am also giving away source code as well (for my games, at least).

IMPORTANT: Please RSVP to extrakun@yahoo.com.sg. Or please post your reply to the Forum as we are having the meeting at SMU and the security there is tighter than other venues.

The IGF Audience Award is open for voting, and do give Sean a leg-up by supporting Battleship Forever!

12 January 2008

Programme List for the First IGDA SSC Gathering

The new year is here, and with it, a new year for the IGDASSC. We are going to kick-off the IGDA Singapore Student Chapter with an ‘open house’ meeting on the 12th January 2008, at NUS.

Venue: CNM Playroom, AS6 Level 3.
Time: 2:00pm
Meet at NUS Arts, Central Library at 1.45pm if you don’t know the way and would like to go together with us.

So what is going to happen? You can expect:

1. An introduction of who’s who in the IGDASSC
2. What we have done so far since our ‘unofficial formation’ in Sept ‘07
3. What we can do together
4. A get to know each other session

I think this is worth repeating: as long as you are a student or NSF who have a passion for any aspect of games development (computer, board, card, pen and paper) and are willing to learn and/or commit the time, you are more than welcome to join us.

There is no formal obligation or membership - you commit as much as you are willing to, because we all have one big obligation called exams. Look through the rest of our site to get a feel of who we.

You do not have to be from an IT, Game Design or Game Development course. Please don’t hesitate to email extrakun@yahoo.com.sg if you have any questions, or even better, post them in the forum!

Edit: MDA Gambit will be there too to discuss their plans for student games development and share their insights with us.

It would be great to if you sign up for our forum and RSVP in this thread!