I really am beginning to despise this class. It's techniques and requirements are not only obnoxious but also rudimentary and frustrating. The other class is so much further ahead of us. They have started coding their games, we haven't even finished our research. It is inefficient, it requires to many abstracts, and it's not something I am willing to put much effort into.
I am not an abstract person, I would rather do calculus than write an essay.
We have finished our paper prototype, though my partner was forced to do it without me due to my absences. I have not even seen it. This is a prime example of my main problem with this class. I would prefer it more individualized, so I am neither left behind or held back by the person I am working with. Everyone works at their own pace, I understand that and don't condemn others for it. My pace happens to be a hell of a lot faster than the rest of the class.
I would have had the silly paper prototype done within the second week, I would have done all the assignments and be well into my game. People keep telling me to go ahead and pursue the knowledge at my own speed but I cannot because I am in a team. And being in a team means I have to do my part and to keep pace with the other member. I do not work well with others. I do not communicate, I do not hold myself back, I will gladly rise to meet the challenge of a deadline. But I will not deal with abstracts.
Lately, Ethan has been doing a lot due to my unenthused opinion of this whole process. I feel somewhat bad about that. I did however, come up with the idea behind the game, every scrap of information he produces is something I came up with. Something I came up with weeks ago. The paper prototype is the only thing that has been accomplished in not weeks but months.
That's Rachel's weekly complain-fest. I hope you enjoy reading about my perceived flaws of the program. I also hope no one takes them personally, I am generally not the type of person to do nothing but complain. I am however, not willing to put up with mediocrity.
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1 year ago
You know, what you put in, is what you get out. I agree, our class is quite varied in abilities. How individuals are spending their time is also varied. Some talented and engaged students are quickly completing their requirements, then moving on to do experiments with coding. On their own. What are you waiting for? Thank you for acknowledging the work of your partner. His dedicated work is what allowed your team to meet the first deadline. Okay, now let's see it. It's time to produce. Decide what part you are going to code and take it where you need to! What is great about your team member's work is that by working in flash, instead of just hand drawing the paper proto-type, he has lots of graphics ready now for Action script... Good luck. Put all your talent and passion to work for you.
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