The 6 Roles That You Need to Build a Great Indie Dev Team

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  • @AskGamedev
    @AskGamedev  5 лет назад +23

    Thanks for watching! If you want to know more about building great game development teams, check out this video that we made on the hardest game development team roles to fill: ruclips.net/video/pLFMs96Y-e4/видео.html

    • @AngryFun
      @AngryFun 5 лет назад

      Can you make a video about writing a devlog for a game?

    • @baldchessman
      @baldchessman 5 лет назад

      plus help me I am using unity once I open it
      an error pop error code (0xc00007b)

    • @AskGamedev
      @AskGamedev  5 лет назад +1

      @RetroTitan X3 Thanks for the kind words! We've added your suggestion to our list of community ideas :)

    • @AskGamedev
      @AskGamedev  5 лет назад +2

      @@AngryFun That's a great idea! We'll add it to the list of community ideas. In the meantime, if you'd like to check our other devblogs or talk to devs who write them, we've recent'y added a devlogs channel to our Discord server. Here's the invite link: discordapp.com/invite/RuhjHzZ

  • @fishlx
    @fishlx 5 лет назад +131

    I like how project management is taking the engineer and the artist to boost audio development. Pretty accurate. Seriously.

  • @damjandimitrov8055
    @damjandimitrov8055 5 лет назад +226

    1. Lead Engineer
    2. Game Designer
    3. Audio Designer
    4. Artist
    5. Animator
    6. Project Manager
    Bonus:
    - Public Relations
    - Marketers
    - User Acquisition
    - Quality Assurance

  • @giannistek1
    @giannistek1 5 лет назад +33

    Lead engineer is pretty important because a good core makes the whole game stable. If a new person adds some weird feature the core should still be stable.

  • @HikariP
    @HikariP 5 лет назад +144

    I'm a solo indie game dev so i'm everything from coder to 3d modeller.

    • @AskGamedev
      @AskGamedev  5 лет назад +22

      Nice! Which area do enjoy the most ?

    • @HikariP
      @HikariP 5 лет назад +26

      @@AskGamedev well because i'm using the unreal engine 4, blueprint is fun because the experimenting on learning the blueprint system. I learn a lot and could even do blueprint myself.

    • @cageedits8716
      @cageedits8716 5 лет назад +3

      Same here

    • @HalkerVeil
      @HalkerVeil 5 лет назад +14

      @@HikariP I HATE blueprint. It turns logical code into a mess of spaghetti noodles.

    • @mistakenmeme
      @mistakenmeme 5 лет назад +4

      Anon Mason I agree. But it has it’s place. Blueprints pair very well with C++.

  • @ozentertainment1721
    @ozentertainment1721 4 года назад +50

    “Whether you’re making your game from SCRATCH...”
    Me, an intellectual: you mean the kid game development software???!

    • @raidev_
      @raidev_ 3 года назад +2

      from scratch means from nothing
      but i was also confused when i first heard the phrase

    • @zubairsheraz5175
      @zubairsheraz5175 3 года назад +2

      Yeah I sometime miss using Scratch

    • @zubairsheraz5175
      @zubairsheraz5175 3 года назад +2

      @@yoshiyolo well that will make it easier for me

  • @paologallo4366
    @paologallo4366 5 лет назад +8

    Hey Guys!, Hope you're doing great! i was a little worried because i am a solo developer but as you guys says in the video the first minutes, i start to get less worried! thanks for an excellent video, it really helps. Hope to hear from you guys soon. Happy New Year!

    • @AskGamedev
      @AskGamedev  5 лет назад +3

      Happy New Year, Paolo! It's great to hear from you again! Yup, one person can wear all the hats. It's definitely tough, but many have done it, and there's a lot of support online :)

  • @marscaleb
    @marscaleb 4 года назад +17

    Ahh, I misread the title. I thought this was gonna be about how to get people on your team.

  • @mosasaurusgd7054
    @mosasaurusgd7054 5 лет назад +11

    My friends and I are a 4-man team. We all have some experience in at least one of these fields, with me having the most experience. I can do a little bit of everything, and I am the lead programmer. I also am the manager. So, I think my friends and I are all set.

  • @arzifactstudios2146
    @arzifactstudios2146 5 лет назад +13

    Just recently found these videos and they are amazing!!😯 Currently working alone, but if my first indie game sells a decent amount i'l be looking for more game devs to work with, this really helped a lot😎

  • @samcheney4860
    @samcheney4860 3 года назад +6

    This is an exceptionally high quality video, I was just curious about game development and now I feel like I have a foundational understanding. Well done!

  • @Robertganca
    @Robertganca 5 лет назад +4

    You forgot Community Management for online games.

  • @iamlordstarbuilder5595
    @iamlordstarbuilder5595 4 года назад +2

    As a solo dev:
    No coding = less control and less complexity. More speed and no unnecessary setup code
    Script = more control and greater scope, less speed
    Bootstraps = enhanced control and potentially grand and ultimassive projects. Scope is at least a couple months
    Vulkan = you literally have to be making a high-end superproject to even poke this thing with a stick. You’re guaranteed at least 2 years if you’re new

  • @sabertoothstudiosgames6116
    @sabertoothstudiosgames6116 3 года назад +2

    I'm a solo dev, so I do all of those roles, except I'm one person. So I do coding, art, music, audio, marketing, everything, oh and I'm also a teen solo dev, so

  • @abdlhmdx
    @abdlhmdx 5 лет назад +6

    *That's how mafia works*

  • @DongoAdventureBRIndieGame
    @DongoAdventureBRIndieGame 5 лет назад +6

    Hi guys! Our first game (Dongo Adventure) was recently released on Steam! The game was produced by me and my brother for 11 months. About the game: The game is 3D Platform style, inspired by the classic platform games (mainly 'Donkey Kong Country 2'), bringing all those challenges and fun of the genre. Check out the trailer and game link on Steam on my Channel. Thanks in advance!

    • @fritolaid6805
      @fritolaid6805 5 лет назад +1

      Lookz good! How long per day did u have to work on it?

    • @crowstew
      @crowstew 5 лет назад +1

      looks so much like the Donkey Kong Country games. I'll purchase the game right now. I may have questions about getting on steam.. hit me up if you ever need props or art done.

    • @DongoAdventureBRIndieGame
      @DongoAdventureBRIndieGame 5 лет назад

      @@fritolaid6805, We worked on the game for 11 months and 6 hours daily.

    • @DongoAdventureBRIndieGame
      @DongoAdventureBRIndieGame 5 лет назад

      @@crowstew, Many thanks man!

  • @riventv4927
    @riventv4927 3 года назад +4

    And I am here making my whole game by myself, I just started yesterday but I had to depend on pre made assets because I did not have a Game designer, Audio designer, and an Artist. I use rpg playground for practicing so no need to make my own assets. Good thing I have experience in story telling which made my game look like a story focused game than a real rpg. Idk I just have to wait and see

    • @grpryovv7714
      @grpryovv7714 2 года назад

      Gluck man

    • @s6xafterse7en
      @s6xafterse7en 2 года назад +1

      Build with pre-fabs or placeholders for concept/prototype, replace assets with your own when you feel it’s right

  • @andins761
    @andins761 5 лет назад +2

    You guys should make a gamemaker studio 2 pac man tutorial!

  • @aliusa6327
    @aliusa6327 5 лет назад +2

    thanks for your great high quality content wow good job !!👍 the only youtube gamedev channel that inlighting us about the process of Game production 👏👏i wonder why haven't you reach 1 milion subscriber yet? such a good work must payed attention to the hole game dev Community which is not done yet but keep up Man😊 you re the top one in the list

  • @BreakGlassForMemes
    @BreakGlassForMemes 5 лет назад +6

    So, what’s the best way to go about forming a team? I would like to make a game, but have no idea where to start looking for a team. I have some skills, but I certainly don’t have all of them.

    • @tackyguy3095
      @tackyguy3095 5 лет назад +1

      Break Glass For Memes I have the same problem, I’ve tried many times to make a team and never succeeded. I just want teammates ;-; I’m tired of making games alone

    • @chinmay6144
      @chinmay6144 5 лет назад +1

      I am ready. what do you guys say ...wanna start

    • @basthuijs2669
      @basthuijs2669 5 лет назад +1

      I would recommend you to get into a big game making discord. Not only do most of them have a channel where you can ask people to join your team. You can also talk to people and ask them questions. Btw if you want to start your own team it might be smart to join an other team for a time to look how they do the things

    • @tackyguy3095
      @tackyguy3095 5 лет назад

      Dé raptorclan Do you know any of these kind of server ?

    • @basthuijs2669
      @basthuijs2669 5 лет назад +3

      @@tackyguy3095 i hope this doesn't count as advertisvent or something like that but here is a link to a server discord.gg/DUfHrfw

  • @cirusMEDIA
    @cirusMEDIA 5 лет назад +7

    Truth is, the majority of indie games are 2D... and *Spine* is the best for animating 2d assets, yet this was not included. #MoreResearchNeeded

  • @sweots78
    @sweots78 5 лет назад +6

    Eyyy another video

  • @deltaluke1498
    @deltaluke1498 5 лет назад +2

    For those that know about game development, should I learn C# for game development? I'm planning on taking a course on C# but I'm not 100% sure if it's necessary.

    • @AskGamedev
      @AskGamedev  5 лет назад +1

      c# is an excellent language to start your knowledge of game development with. It’s the main language used in Unity - the popular game engine.

    • @giannistek1
      @giannistek1 5 лет назад

      You can also use C# in MonoDevelop/MonoGame and Godot. 👍 And C# is good for Xamarin too for apps, but Idk if Xamarin is good for mobile games

    • @HonsHon
      @HonsHon 3 года назад

      @@giannistek1 Godot is sort of iffy when it comes to C#
      C++ (a minor amount in most cases - just know the basics) and GDScript are your best friends.

  • @ricky9280
    @ricky9280 5 лет назад +1

    Nice and great video! Just want to point out something. The 3ds max logo and maya logo are the other way around on 5:00. Let's forget that small detail. Anyway, I thought the animator job is part of artist's job LOL and you cleared it up on 5:49 (I'm like oh sh*t I'm wrong then oh it's not hahaha). A long time ago I've some great idea for making a new game, but the idea go to thin air and I can't remember what that idea about. Next time should write down a nice idea that comes to my mind even though I can't create it (knowledge, time, and other issues). LOL
    Just want to say you have great content and great quality video! Keep it up guys!

  • @kairon156
    @kairon156 2 года назад +1

    as someone who wants to make a game as a hobby project I plan on learning most of these over time, I think my biggest problems would be through animation and audio design. Unless I can find some really handy assets that'll streamline these for me.

  • @DevScape
    @DevScape 5 лет назад +3

    Awesome list. I'm basically all of them at the moment, and will probably be!

    • @AskGamedev
      @AskGamedev  5 лет назад +1

      Keep it up! Zombie Fighter looks pretty cool :)

    • @DevScape
      @DevScape 5 лет назад

      Thanks. Just a POC at the moment, and probably won't be a full game, but thanks again

  • @nicky_tdbp5353
    @nicky_tdbp5353 5 лет назад +2

    Well I am all in one!

  • @venkateswararaouppalapati3756
    @venkateswararaouppalapati3756 3 года назад +2

    Currently I set up a game dev team and size is 9 including me. Im really lucky to find educated game devs

    • @diamondwolfpack6
      @diamondwolfpack6 2 года назад +1

      Where did you find them I’m looking for some

    • @venkateswararaouppalapati3756
      @venkateswararaouppalapati3756 2 года назад +1

      @@diamondwolfpack6 Hey so we are already a full team now, I found them on discord and some on freelance sites

  • @saffi2801
    @saffi2801 5 лет назад +2

    And Finally I created a complete game for Android. I'm going to release it soon. I faced lot more struggles in Art and Audio section as a solo deveolper. Hope my game goes well!!!

    • @fritolaid6805
      @fritolaid6805 5 лет назад +1

      Whatz the title?

    • @saffi2801
      @saffi2801 5 лет назад +1

      @@fritolaid6805 Dodgers..,I have not released it yet!

    • @fritolaid6805
      @fritolaid6805 5 лет назад +1

      @@saffi2801 I luv the indie games, so I'll check for it a couple of months from now

    • @saffi2801
      @saffi2801 5 лет назад +1

      @@fritolaid6805 I will leave the link after i release it!!!🤗😉

    • @kyo1930
      @kyo1930 4 года назад +1

      @@saffi2801 so...? You released it? Whats the name?

  • @r3al-r3adsocks69
    @r3al-r3adsocks69 3 года назад +1

    I love this videos And this Channel

  • @AndreIraheta-ew4qm
    @AndreIraheta-ew4qm 3 месяца назад

    I’m currently working with a team and we don’t know how to join everything. Like how to make a same project with all models, sounds, logic, etc..

  • @MCShvabo
    @MCShvabo 5 лет назад +1

    Hey guys, I am 3D artist and essentially, I can make every bit of graphics I need for my game, but, my skills in programming are extremely low.So, what do you think I should do?
    A.Try to make it on my own based on tutorials in unity/unreal.
    B.Make some assets and try to hire a programmer from my limited budget to at least make a demo.
    C.Something else.
    Hope you guys see this, thanks for making great content!

    • @cameronmccann2073
      @cameronmccann2073 4 года назад +1

      MCShvabo Hello, i am currently looking for people to join my team. I am in the very early stages of creating a criminals vs law enforcement game. If you’re interested or want more info text me at 3158716309

  • @joshuaisaac1598
    @joshuaisaac1598 4 года назад +1

    I just like making maps in Eu4 I have NO idea how to code lol

  • @dusandragovic09srb
    @dusandragovic09srb 5 лет назад +1

    You guys fucking rock!

  • @elnikovich8047
    @elnikovich8047 21 день назад

    you sound like the guy from fnaf sister location

  • @rainyraiiel6715
    @rainyraiiel6715 4 года назад

    Is a writer necessary for a gamedev if you are trying to build a great story

  • @damageftw1541
    @damageftw1541 3 года назад +1

    how much should i pay each person per month?

  • @INeatFreak
    @INeatFreak 4 года назад

    hearing "we previously made video about..." for 50th time ohh fuck this im out.

  • @TaigiTWeseFormosanDiplomat
    @TaigiTWeseFormosanDiplomat Год назад

    Ok everything makes sense.

  • @okay_olha
    @okay_olha 5 лет назад +1

    audio designer comes before visual artist, oh really? when like 30% of the players play with no sound?

    • @crowstew
      @crowstew 5 лет назад +2

      It's a team effort. visual artist make backgrounds and backdrops and so much that goes into a game is unseen or overlooked by the player

    • @savvivixen8490
      @savvivixen8490 4 года назад +1

      Sometimes it's easier for animator (and some artists) to have the audio done first. Artists may get a better feel for characters, and animators may have clearer parameters for timing, especially for things like lipsynching.

  • @konodioda1268
    @konodioda1268 2 года назад

    Anyone in the Atlanta area wanna team up for small games ?

  • @Breakbeat90s
    @Breakbeat90s 2 года назад

    Who is making the music?

  • @eldelgas31
    @eldelgas31 Год назад

    im like half of them (its a team of 3, 4 with the beta tester)

  • @nicolasarmando778
    @nicolasarmando778 5 лет назад +2

    just opened this video to see everything I gotta learn before I start developing solo

    • @AskGamedev
      @AskGamedev  5 лет назад +1

      Nice! What type of game are you going to develop?

    • @nicolasarmando778
      @nicolasarmando778 5 лет назад

      @@AskGamedev kind of figuring it out during the process! but surely some nice procedural terrain/biome/dungeon/general areas generation with tons of exploration... mincraftesque/rpgesque but non-combat

    • @porkerpete7722
      @porkerpete7722 5 лет назад +1

      @@nicolasarmando778 literally the definition of over ambitious.

  • @BenedictGS
    @BenedictGS 5 лет назад +1

    Where is writer?

  • @nyctoverse5036
    @nyctoverse5036 5 лет назад +3

    I love this channel

    • @AskGamedev
      @AskGamedev  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks for the love :)

    • @nyctoverse5036
      @nyctoverse5036 5 лет назад +1

      @@AskGamedev you're welcome. Keep doing what you're doing

  • @Sinnerm4n
    @Sinnerm4n 5 лет назад +2

    Another great video,thank you 😀

    • @AskGamedev
      @AskGamedev  5 лет назад +1

      Thanks Sinnerman! Any suggestions for a future video?

  • @ykiikii
    @ykiikii 5 лет назад +2

    2000€ for Studio Max and Maya per year ?
    ARE THESE GUYS CRAZY ?!

    • @jascrandom9855
      @jascrandom9855 5 лет назад +2

      Blender FTW.

    • @HalkerVeil
      @HalkerVeil 5 лет назад

      Nobody uses that until they get into an industry job.
      You don't need it. They're relics of an age long gone and kept only to separate elitists. Which is starting to backfire on them.

    • @yuzenpro3263
      @yuzenpro3263 5 лет назад

      torrent

    • @lstx1977
      @lstx1977 5 лет назад

      People earn A LOT more than 2000 bucks... So it's pretty cheap for them

  • @seyaro2180
    @seyaro2180 2 года назад +1

    damn, where is the music composer?

    • @Midee
      @Midee Год назад

      [flips through folders] lets see... CEO, clerk, company manager, game designer... I don't see "composer" listed anywhere. I guess they aren't needed. Maybe you should get yourself a copy of Audacity and learn how to be an Audio Guy, like this video says. 🤔

    • @seyaro_
      @seyaro_ Год назад +1

      @@Midee maybe you should learn how to touch grass

  • @sethxenofightersofficialx
    @sethxenofightersofficialx 3 года назад

    Hi everyone I'm a solid developer and I need a team and using I'm game maker 81 lite

  • @RodTejada502
    @RodTejada502 5 лет назад +2

    InDesign in games??

    • @ahmedamir7
      @ahmedamir7 5 лет назад

      Storyboards and time-line?

  • @poorkidd
    @poorkidd 4 года назад

    maya or studio max not to indie i guess$$

  • @owenventer3587
    @owenventer3587 5 лет назад

    looking for a artist to join the team , I'm developing a basic mobile game and all the code is done I just need art(mine isn't very good) . You can get 33% of everything the game makes *This won't be a lot because it is a basic game* but I do want to develop more games in the future so maybe this could be a lasting partnership!

  • @wafflemutt6281
    @wafflemutt6281 3 года назад

    Honestly all I have is my money and a general idea... plus some very minor art skills... all I can really be is the producer...... even then I don't have the money

  • @gfslamguitar
    @gfslamguitar 2 года назад

    I can't remember if it was one of your videos, but they listed a website that's good for finding teams for game dev and game jams. Anyone know what the site is? I can't find it again.

  • @maketolaughyou6402
    @maketolaughyou6402 4 года назад

    Can anyone be my indie game team ? I am working on a Unity project .
    Can anyone be in my team ?

  • @Galaxy_World
    @Galaxy_World 3 года назад

    Ty

  • @barrythebee2819
    @barrythebee2819 4 года назад

    I don't have any friends : (

  • @jtjg6619
    @jtjg6619 4 года назад

    I think you used the wrong logo for 3ds max and maya, didn't you

  • @jojotag5344
    @jojotag5344 2 года назад

    I loved your video man thanks for the quality information

  • @kanchanaswal4522
    @kanchanaswal4522 5 лет назад +1

    Can you tell me what should I do to become a game programmer? Please reply

    • @porkerpete7722
      @porkerpete7722 5 лет назад

      First realize if number and code is your strength.

    • @HonsHon
      @HonsHon 3 года назад

      I know it has been 2 years, but honestly, school is a good way to learn. While going through school (like a community college or something until you get more serious and go for the BS), keep developing small projects and use the things you learned to make games.

  • @bubblyxenali8662
    @bubblyxenali8662 3 года назад

    Please answer what is the best game engine

    • @stephen_2091
      @stephen_2091 3 года назад

      There is no best game engine

  • @brandonbudidjaja9440
    @brandonbudidjaja9440 4 года назад

    Do you think the role of a tech art is needed for an indie dev team?

  • @KennyWlr
    @KennyWlr 5 лет назад

    Is coding going to stay as relevant as it is right now, or are things like visual scripting and code assets making it more and more viable to make games without much coding experience? At least when it comes to 2d games. Worried if my skillset is going to stay relevant.

    • @AskGamedev
      @AskGamedev  5 лет назад +1

      Hi Kenny, we don't think there's a need to worry. There will always be a need for great programmers :)

    • @HonsHon
      @HonsHon 3 года назад

      Coding will be relevant for the forseeable future. You may think, "There is no need for xxxx language or yyyy language"
      But, there is always a need for someone who knows programming well.

  • @nicky_tdbp5353
    @nicky_tdbp5353 5 лет назад

    Y u so underated!!!

  • @kaitsurugi3280
    @kaitsurugi3280 5 лет назад

    Nice!

  • @Microbex
    @Microbex 5 лет назад

    Indesign?... :)

  • @MrKennykyle1
    @MrKennykyle1 5 лет назад

    you need more attention

  • @ukisbeggar8462
    @ukisbeggar8462 5 лет назад

    Pls make a video on how to start a game dev business......

    • @AskGamedev
      @AskGamedev  5 лет назад

      Thanks for the suggestion Kaushik! Is there anything in particular that you'd like to learn about starting a game dev business?

  • @bonobostv1250
    @bonobostv1250 2 года назад

    I'm an ambitious guy with a dream

  • @nizarelfennani7477
    @nizarelfennani7477 5 лет назад +1

    You are doing great and beautiful video with PowerPoint, but when you speak quickly I can't understand anything

  • @pokerrisker5135
    @pokerrisker5135 5 лет назад +2

    Cmon why are you so amazing. Hey I have a wish
    Respond to this comment if you can but not so formally like 'thank you highly appreciated' but like 'Thanks mate I Know we guys are cool and so are you. We are ask game devs and our description is awesome. ' please!!!!!!

    • @AskGamedev
      @AskGamedev  5 лет назад +1

      Haha ok, SpookyAdi: Thanks mate, thanks for thinking we're cool - we think you're cool too!

    • @pokerrisker5135
      @pokerrisker5135 5 лет назад +2

      @@AskGamedev hahaha hah thanks that's my man!

  • @aaronkunz6545
    @aaronkunz6545 4 года назад

    0:44
    02:02
    03:21

  • @ashishthakur9983
    @ashishthakur9983 5 лет назад

    How do you make this video which software do you use

    • @AskGamedev
      @AskGamedev  5 лет назад +1

      Hi Ashish, we use After Effects and Premiere to make our videos.

    • @ashishthakur9983
      @ashishthakur9983 5 лет назад +1

      @@AskGamedev thanks love your videos

  • @torchbearer4489
    @torchbearer4489 Год назад +1

    No narrative designer will make your game absolute garbage, talking from experience. :) It's the most underrated and important parts of making games.

  • @wapitioscaropvolger4207
    @wapitioscaropvolger4207 5 лет назад

    Indie de team:a team with less then 5 people,needs 6 roles/6 people.WINDOWS ERROR

  • @joegrizzly999
    @joegrizzly999 5 лет назад

    This sounds more like how to make a game not how to make a great game...this is just common sense

  • @humblemushroom5491
    @humblemushroom5491 5 лет назад +3

    How can i make a game alone from scratch

    • @AskGamedev
      @AskGamedev  5 лет назад +2

      Hi Humble Mushroom, you'll need a design, assets, and an engine. If you're new to gamedev, check out this tutorial that we made using Construct3: ruclips.net/video/dfmQ0AAZ9bA/видео.html

    • @humblemushroom5491
      @humblemushroom5491 5 лет назад +1

      @@AskGamedev thank you.

    • @humblemushroom5491
      @humblemushroom5491 5 лет назад

      @@redsharp6672 yes YOU can.

  • @HenryPenisNipples
    @HenryPenisNipples 4 года назад

    What song plays at 10:00 ?