[IMG]http://www.theeca.com/newsletters/asshat.jpg[/IMG]The [URL=http://www.igda.org]International Game Developers Association (IGDA)[/URL] is in the midst of electing new members to its Board of Directors.

The [URL=http://www.igda.org/igda-board-directors-2010-candidate-statements]election features 23 candidates[/URL] in the running for five seats. Terms are three years long. The election is now open and will run through February 28.

So, IGDA members, who should you vote for? [URL=http://www.macguffingames.com]Macguffin Games[/URL] founder Scott Macmillan may be able to help you further shape your opinion.

While the IGDA website features position statements and answers to a series of common questions from each candidate, Macmillan feels that members of the IGDA should take it a step further and “read these statements, come up with questions, and get the candidates to answer them.”

So, this is exactly what he did; [URL=http://www.macguffingames.com/2010/igda-elections-candidate-scrutiny/]Macmillan’s blog offers his personal opinion[/URL] on each of the candidates. He writes:

[INDENT]I realize that my assessments could be considered tough on the candidates, but I think that we simply must have a conversation about this stuff, and that we need to set a high bar. I apologize for any personal discomfort it might cause to the candidates.

[/INDENT]Additionally, some candidates have responded to Macmillan’s personalized questions with their own answers.

Macmillan notes that the IGDA has “had its share of wounds in the last two years.” As a game developer himself—and IGDA member—he is obviously interested in the proceedings and hopes that his contribution will result in the election of “non-asshats.”

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