From what I've followed with gaming, is that modding and level design is generally the best way to get into a game development. I believe there are a lot of in

From what I've followed with gaming, is that modding and level design is generally the best way to get into a game development. I believe there are a lot of indie developers who do make money, but if you want a real career you can't go it alone unless you really want to invest time into a truly unique idea. I believe the classic example is Chris Sawyer with Transport Tycoon and RollerCoaster Tycoon, both of which IIRC were programmed solely by him. If you do that and sell it to a publisher, you've got gold, but unless you do that I doubt there'll ever be an indie developer earning a large amount. If you sell big like Sawyer did, then it doesn't matter if it takes another two years before your next game, because your only company expense is your own house!