over 18? why!

[capetorial]

why we gotta be over 18 yrs to help? look, if you guys pay or something, i dont care but if i knew i could help with programming and stuff, id learn (i know how hard it is, my bro taught me everything i already know).

[Kaseijin]

there was a post about this...moogie or some moderator explained it nicely
i think it was two things
-people are under 18 aren\'t usually as good as they think they are
-if they are that good they can join but with written consent of parents...but you must prove you\'re good...i am not sure how\'s that done exactly.

or it was something like that. i did search i couldn\'t find the thread.

[Androgos]

You don\'t NEED to be 18 to join, but it\'s good if you are

If you really have the skills to join the team if you\'re under 18, talk to one of the leaders and prove it.

[Xordan]

Indeed. The 18 age limit is really to filter out all the kids who don\'t have the skills or dedication or time to become a member. This doesn\'t mean that you can\'t join if you\'re under that limit, but it means that you\'ve got to prove yourself quite a bit. Both me and Androgos are under 18 for an example

[Keyaz]

I WTB a WTB :p i just have to learn to lower the poly count and uv map >.>

[SeiferRune]

Well considering being under 18 means you are still at school etc I think it is best that you learn in school, do well, get some experience in the IT industry and THEN worry about getting a job.. or helping out a project like this in your spare time.

For instance, I am in grade 11, my second last schoolyear. I have begun a traineeship (like a course but with a company) with a company that develops computer Tutoring program. I am a trainee programmer . So when I finish school I will have my grade 12 certificate, 1 certificate for work experience with the company and also a traineeship certificate with the company. Also having previous experience in retail I can work with customers.

Basically I am building my skills because I am going to a college, which I pay for a 2 year course to get a degree. Bachelor Of Interactive Entertainment: Major in Games Programming.

[Quwaar]

well education depends on the country ofcrource. you ahve 12 grades? :| my god.

We can be done with school at our 16th. You still have an obligation from the law to go to school, but you take a one day school think and work the other 4 days. And have a weekend.

It all depends.


And for you, well if you are good enough then you can try to join ofcrouce I know I aint

[Efflixi Aduro]

Ya I was planning to join but decided not to since I\'m a lazy bum.
Androgos and Xordan arn\'t 18 btw.
And each position has its own requirements so just check em out for the job you want and see if you meet em.

Edit: Yes I\'m stalking you both don\'t bother asking.

[Xordan]

Originally posted by Efflixi Aduro
Edit: Yes I\'m stalking you both don\'t bother asking.

Originally posted by Xordan
Both me and Androgos are under 18 for an example

[WizardsRule]

Well, I\'m a freshman and I\'d like to join the team.  Id like to help as a BACKGROUND/SETTING Member.  My email is Dragonfire38139@aol.com.  Plz email on how I may prove myself as well as provide you with information about myself.

[Keyaz]

dont ask the thread if u can contribute, ask Talad! lol, oh my, chuckle chuckle and al that, of course if you wish to join, it consists of lots of grovelling, poking your favourite dev hourly and proving you are worthy skillwise, i remember the days when Xordan Grovelled alot ^^ fun times

[SeiferRune]

Maybe they gave him the position to shut him up

[Xordan]

Just remember who holds the nerf stick >:|

[SeiferRune]

hehe.. just don\'t poke too hard.

[Moogie]

It\'s also due to legal reasons now that Atomic Blue is an officially recognised non-profit organisation.