Comment Still not a bad deal... (Score 3, Insightful) 20
If you're a college student who is sure your idea is worth zillions, don't enter. But chances are, it's not. This contest is still a good deal for college students because
A) $25K is still the most a college game dev contest has ever offered
B) They get to present their ideas to top gamers like Garriott (and they are adding more)
C) They even might be able to get college credit for it.
D) Their final entry will probably be a great addition to their resume and help them get a job when they graduate.
E) it's put on by a nonprofit educational foundation -- they aren't exactly out to screw college students.
A) $25K is still the most a college game dev contest has ever offered
B) They get to present their ideas to top gamers like Garriott (and they are adding more)
C) They even might be able to get college credit for it.
D) Their final entry will probably be a great addition to their resume and help them get a job when they graduate.
E) it's put on by a nonprofit educational foundation -- they aren't exactly out to screw college students.
