create a computer game

I started writing an attempt at a Texas Holdem Poker game today.
Starting with class definitions, not going to focus on graphics yet, gonna start with game engine and go from there.

Only bit that makes me nervous is the net code as i’ve never written client/server code before, Graphics will be testing… but i think i can apply myself suitably to get it done.

Who knows, this may die a quick or slow death but I’ve already learnt more about oo programming than i ever did at uni.

Recently i’ve been given the opportunity to take on a Masters degree in Games Software Design.
It’s a subject I have so much interest in and is something I read casually about on a daily basis… but coming to the end of my degree now i’m wondering if I can take another year of exams, assignments and dissertations.

This year has been really lame and while the subjects i’d be studying are far more interesting I do wonder if I need a break from education.