u/Over_Tradition_5388

I'm kind of at a crossroads in my life right now. I'm a software engineer in my late 20s, and I've been seriously thinking about moving to Japan.

My current plan would be to first attend a language school and then hopefully find a way to stay long-term. I have a bachelor's degree, my English is officially C2, and I have a few years of experience as a software engineer.

The thing is, I honestly don't think I want to continue working as a software engineer. I'd be open to changing careers completely, going to a vocational school or doing something.

What I'm trying to figure out is how realistic this actually is. I know software engineering is probably one of the easier ways to get a work visa, so I'm wondering how much harder it becomes if I decide to leave the field.

I've talked to three people who moved to Japan for work, and all of them had relatively smooth experiences. However, two of the three are software engineers, so I'm guessing their experience isn't necessarily representative of everyone else.

So, based on my profile, do you think it's realistic to expect that I could eventually stay in Japan long-term, even if I don't continue my career in software? I'd really appreciate hearing from people who have taken a less traditional path or changed careers after moving.

Heads up: This is not about using AI for art no no no!!!!!!

Hey guys,

I'm changing careers I quit my job (I was an AI Engineer, though the title sounds cool the job itself was literal hell) a few months ago and have been improving my digital arts skills by myself (and also went on the mandatory late 20s existential dread fueled Japan trip) but I've realized I want to be a part of a more structured learning environment.

I was thinking of FutureGames in Warsaw (specifically the Game Artist path) but I'm not European so I was wondering do you guys think after I go through my education there would I be able to join the international digital entertainment industry?

Or if you guys have any other recommendations I would truly appreciate it, perhaps another school or something? I can always go the full indie way I have saved enough for a few years worth of self study but I truly want to be a part of smt more structured and network with people in the industry and as I am getting closer to 30s I do want to move fast if possible.

I did work in a gaming company before as an intern and released a Unity game on Itchio (it was a very bad game but had coop so technically it was challenging I guess), I also created my own game engine using OpenGL and made a very simple fps game with it so I do know a bit about game dev but the art aspect of it is relatively new to me so I could really use some guidance.

PS: I actually don't really want to focus on game dev specifically I just want to join the entertainment industry and this seems like the most plausible way to do so. Another option is I guess learning Japanese and going to a vocational school there for illustration or animation but I feel like Japan is simply too isolated and would prefer to work in more international companies that's why I was thinking game dev related art programs could be ideal for me.

Heads up: This is not about using AI for art no no no!!!!!!

Hey guys,

I'm changing careers I quit my job (I was an AI Engineer, though the title sounds cool the job itself was literal hell) a few months ago and have been improving my digital arts skills by myself (and also went on the mandatory late 20s existential dread fueled Japan trip) but I've realized I want to be a part of a more structured learning environment.

I was thinking of FutureGames in Warsaw (specifically the Game Artist path) but I'm not European so I was wondering do you guys think after I go through my education there would I be able to join the international digital entertainment industry?

Or if you guys have any other recommendations I would truly appreciate it, perhaps another school or something? I can always go the full indie way I have saved enough for a few years worth of self study but I truly want to be a part of smt more structured and network with people in the industry and as I am getting closer to 30s I do want to move fast if possible.

I did work in a gaming company before as an intern and released a Unity game on Itchio (it was a very bad game but had coop so technically it was challenging I guess), I also created my own game engine using OpenGL and made a very simple fps game with it so I do know a bit about game dev but the art aspect of it is relatively new to me so I could really use some guidance.

PS: I actually don't really want to focus on game dev I just want to join the entertainment industry and this seems like the most plausible way to do so. Another option is I guess learning Japanese and going to a vocational school there for illustration or animation but I feel like Japan is simply too isolated and would prefer to work in more international companies that's why I was thinking game dev related art programs could be ideal for me.

I have already S6 lucy and S3 Reb. But I can't stop, I want to S4 my Reb, then S5 and also S6. so I continue to pull, with everything I've got, I even used my corals to pull since I didn't expect to pull this many times.

I keep on going, even though I know without swiping it is unrealistic to expect another sequence. and the pity doesn't carry to normal banners. I know that well, I know it, yet I continue to pull.

I believe in the livestream, I believe that it will one day again return, they said it will carry. until that day, I shall continue to pull some more...

I have S3r1 reb and I can get max points in all whiwa with this combo, just wanted to say they do make a good team if u dont have a lot of supports.

I feel like Lucy needs some more crit damage. i use double spectro for lucy and one lingering tunes and one electro for rebecca. lucy is s6r1 rebecca is s3r1. what do you guys think?

https://preview.redd.it/ktqln63qya6h1.png?width=577&format=png&auto=webp&s=38ebf7eae798b9a241ed290b7a9fd894ffab8bb4

https://preview.redd.it/7ip9mqjrya6h1.png?width=534&format=png&auto=webp&s=814ebf626d34aa244780a1103aa4ab15dc6ceee4

can i use rebecca as a main dps if she is s3r1? calculations wise it seems a bit sus so i wanted to ask you guys in case any of you have experience

i used all pull event pulls and wavelengths on lucy, and i also got rebecca s1r1 and now im broke. im starting the other events now is there a chance i will earn enough to make her s2r1?

We can buy unlimited amount of pulls with the new coral thing from the cyberpunk collab right from what I understand, there were no info rejecting this from what I understand anyone heard smt different?, In case we can't reach 480 this seems to be the second best thing to do.

2 days left until most of our questions are answered. Anything specific y'all wish for? I for example, aside from a very forgiving banner, would love it if we can get a Cyberpunk bike.

I ve seen that some people are doomposting about how weak the collab chars are going to be and I fully get it. Currently my strongest DPS is from V1. I was wondering how weak will Lucy truly be in your opinion. Like will it feel like playing V1 characters in V3 in the future or is it just not the peak meta type of char but can still clear most things type of char. I quit the game in V1.3 and onyl joined back because of the collab and it would suck if they are significantly weaker and wont be playable from v4 and onwards. I'm a bit confused by all the conflicting talk so any kind of thought would be appreciated.

I plan on investing in both, since there is some info on sequences, feel like going S3 on both is better than just S6'in lucy but im not so sure. what will you do?

If they re both main DPSes Imma S3R1, otherwise Rebecca will be S0R1 and I'll go as much as I can with Lucy, but ofc this means an immense amount of pulls.

I really hope the collab banners will be much more forgiving. Otherwise 3 new characters in a single patch really is very greedy imo. I mean i get it its a business and they aim to make money I'm not arguing against that, I just feel like it'll be a bit too much even for Kuro.

If any of you have experienced collab banners before I would love to hear your opinions on it.