That's really too bad. It was really encouraging knowing that someone I know (if I can say we know each other ) is making a living off shareware games - the world would definitely be a better place if we could all make a living out of something we love.

Well, in the worst case, your shareware games will make an excellent addition to your CV "experience" tab when looking for a good career opportunity. Good luck!

Oh, and it's too bad you are taking the game creation articles down. They were really nice for newbies, I think. I'm sure you'll find someone with bandwidth to burn who would gladly put them up somewhere.

You could always put the stuff up on your members.allegro.cc site.

That and the articles that people still recommend people to read... theres no point in letting those disappear.

I've always had the opposite mindset about stuff like that. It's silly to get offended because someone else got something. Nobody "deserves" anything for free, so if anyone gets anything, we should be happy for them... It's not my loss.

Yeah, steven. And I'm still improving as a programmer. I'm really happy with Chaos Groove so far.

You're not quite getting it, I'm moving on and so have no interest in maintaining a personal website to mirror the games and articles on my Reflected Games site.

Harsh, but true!

If people want them, they will grab them now. If not.. shrugs

I just bought a copy of Sunny Ball I've always loved that game. Especially the music and artwork.

Edit:
I even ordered the physical media for the extra $10.

That's sad.

My search for a part-time job to supplement my shareware income didn't get very far because I recently came up with an excellent business idea which I'm now in the process of starting up.

...so I'll have TWO businesses at a time, my new one and my shareware.

I just wanted to mention that in case you might be able to apply that approach to what you plan to be doing. If your shareware still nets enough profit to do it on the side, I say stick with it at least a day or two a week instead of just dumping all support.

Though you've been doing it longer than me, so I'm pretty sure you're not making this decision lightly. I can only hope that whatever it is you're getting yourself into is a step in the right direction.

Good luck!

--- Kris Asick (Gemini)
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I, or my girlfriend rather, bought sunny ball recently. She loves that game

I'm sorry shareware didn't work out for you, but i hope you keep up the game development anyway, even if just as a hobby...

Good luck in the future!

Good luck, Phipps. You have been one of the more prolific game authors around here. Your work ethic has inspired many of us.

In a way, games are a lot more fun to make as a hobby because you don't have to bend to the current trends (which are often boring). There's no pressure and you don't have to worry about sales. You can just let loose.

I doubt there are too many shareware authors making a decent living these days. I'm sure you'll find a way to put your talents to good use in another career.

http://www.allegro.cc/forums/thread/555197, etc.

Seems to be the type given to "public depression."

But really, there's no point in doing something if you don't want to.

Hey Phippsy, it's unfortunate that it hasn't worked out. But it's good to see that you're accepting it and ready to move on.

Will you stop any programming what-so-ever, or continue as a hobby? Whatever you decide, I hope you don't leave Allegro.cc - your light hearted comments do make for a bit of fresh air around here