Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall when a group of adventure developers gather together to discuss game design, genre issues, and industry concerns? Or better yet, how about having those same developers share their perspectives on issues that concern you?

Wish no further, for that time has come. Welcome to the first-ever edition of “Ask The Developers.”

What is this all about? The brainchild of Laura MacDonald and Steve Ince, this is an idea born out of spontaneous developer discussion in our ongoing forum Developer Chats. The intent of this round table gathering is to offer a glimpse into the minds of those who shape the genre. It also allows the developers, themselves, an opportunity to meet together to mutually brainstorm, generate insight, and even explore better creative ideas about how to design, develop and sell adventure games.

Every month, one question of key interest will be carefully chosen. Then we will select a special group of guest developers and invite them to a real-time (and completely unrehearsed) chat amongst themselves to offer their expertise, answers and dialogue. The guests will change from month to month depending on the topic, the relevant experience, and interests. After the guests have left, the full discussion will be carefully logged, organized, and culled. The resulting “best of the chat” will be published here at AG.