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What is essential is just one thing: contacts.

Contacts are names that wannabes collect to feel good about being wannabes.

Relationships are connections that players develop to enrich the experiences in their lives.

But it's also true that before you can become a good game designer, you have to become one.

It's also true that before you can become a designer, you need to get your foot in the door. Education, experience, and social networks are factors that contribute to your value as a prospective hire. And there, sir, is where you miss the point of discussing the role of a game designer.