What does it take to become a game developer?

Question

Programming

I've been working as an asp.net mvc programmer for a while. From time to time I think that this is not quite mine. I'm thinking of trying my hand at game dev. But not at the level of unity3D, but somewhat larger. I would like to hear advice on several issues:
1) How well do you need to know mathematics and where to start?
2) Is it necessary to learn c++ for these purposes?
3) What other knowledge is needed in this area?
3) How promising is this in general in the CIS?
4) Is it worth getting into this area at all?
Well, in general, general advice on game dev.

Answer 1

1) Depending on what exactly you are going to do in gamedev - physical. write engines - then you need to know mathematics. If you sculpt textures on triangles, then it is not necessary.
2) No, not necessarily, but the likelihood that you will write on crosses is high.
3) Transformation of matrices, computer graphics, and anything in general.
4) IMHO - no.
Tips - to fit into an open-source game-playing and routine for a week or a month, then decide whether it is necessary or not necessary, whether it is worth it or not.

Answer 2

You need the desire and knowledge of the Japanese language.
Game development is fundamentally no different from any other field. Especially from a programmer's point of view.
Games are now written in anything and for anything.
The share of successful projects is the same as for any other area - scanty.
Knowledge of mathematics has never harmed anyone anywhere. In games, as in most other software, it is not needed for most of the project. The required minimum is easily googled.
In the CIS, this is promising as well as outside the CIS - the game market is international, for local markets only a few make them.
Worth it or not - decide for yourself. This is a like/dislike question.

Answer 3

4) Is it worth getting into this area at all?
Not worth it. You do not know C ++, but you are already aiming at "not at the level of unity3D, but somewhat larger." Release a few toys, trinkets for the soul - no problem. Living on this is unrealistic. They shoot units out of thousands and they are well-known and everyone wants the same. But there is little or no talk about "losers" at all, which is why it creates a feeling of ease of entering the game industry ...
With some experience in programming in general and game programming in particular, you can get a job in some company specializing in game development. Gain experience, look at everything from the inside, understand that you can’t master serious projects in one.)))
But becoming a programmer is definitely worth it! Again, at first it is better to work "for an uncle" so that there is a stable salary and gain experience.

Answer 4

4) such problems are looming before humanity - the question is whether we will live in 50 years, and more is spent on the computer industry than on space and education per year. people seem to play in the sandbox instead of growing up. choose another direction