Comments on: How Long Will That Take? (How to Figure Out What Estimations Really Mean) http://www.gameproducer.net/2009/02/25/how-long-will-that-take-how-to-figure-out-what-estimations-really-mean/ I bake games. Indie style. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:09:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Juuso Hietalahti http://www.gameproducer.net/2009/02/25/how-long-will-that-take-how-to-figure-out-what-estimations-really-mean/comment-page-1/#comment-133359 Juuso Hietalahti Fri, 27 Feb 2009 06:21:02 +0000 http://www.gameproducer.net/?p=2531#comment-133359 That's the spirit. :) That’s the spirit. :)

]]> By: Leadwerks http://www.gameproducer.net/2009/02/25/how-long-will-that-take-how-to-figure-out-what-estimations-really-mean/comment-page-1/#comment-133354 Leadwerks Thu, 26 Feb 2009 22:35:43 +0000 http://www.gameproducer.net/?p=2531#comment-133354 I believe that one "man day" equals approximately 2.5 "woman days". I believe that one “man day” equals approximately 2.5 “woman days”.

]]> By: Juuso Hietalahti http://www.gameproducer.net/2009/02/25/how-long-will-that-take-how-to-figure-out-what-estimations-really-mean/comment-page-1/#comment-133347 Juuso Hietalahti Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:20:42 +0000 http://www.gameproducer.net/?p=2531#comment-133347 Eric: heh, indeed. Not to mention score points, experience points... ;) Jake: Man days sounds cool :) (although I think some companies use "man days" to mean "real days"...) Eric: heh, indeed. Not to mention score points, experience points… ;)

Jake: Man days sounds cool :)
(although I think some companies use “man days” to mean “real days”…)

]]> By: Toni Mäkinen http://www.gameproducer.net/2009/02/25/how-long-will-that-take-how-to-figure-out-what-estimations-really-mean/comment-page-1/#comment-133345 Toni Mäkinen Thu, 26 Feb 2009 15:50:32 +0000 http://www.gameproducer.net/?p=2531#comment-133345 Speaking of time management, something funny: http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=525510 Speaking of time management, something funny: http://www.gamedev.net/community/forums/topic.asp?topic_id=525510

]]> By: Lukasz Kmiecik http://www.gameproducer.net/2009/02/25/how-long-will-that-take-how-to-figure-out-what-estimations-really-mean/comment-page-1/#comment-133336 Lukasz Kmiecik Thu, 26 Feb 2009 07:48:07 +0000 http://www.gameproducer.net/?p=2531#comment-133336 When I estimate task I always take final value and multiply it by 3.1415. From my developer experience now I know that it works perfectly - you never take into consideration all the problems which you will have, discussions, web browsing and so on... When I estimate task I always take final value and multiply it by 3.1415. From my developer experience now I know that it works perfectly – you never take into consideration all the problems which you will have, discussions, web browsing and so on…

]]> By: Jake Birkett http://www.gameproducer.net/2009/02/25/how-long-will-that-take-how-to-figure-out-what-estimations-really-mean/comment-page-1/#comment-133333 Jake Birkett Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:50:28 +0000 http://www.gameproducer.net/?p=2531#comment-133333 I just use "man days" (yes I know it's sexist and should be people days), and then map onto "real time". Works fine as long as contingency is built in. For example, never map a man day of code onto a real day as you will not get 8 hours done when you've answered emails, browsed the web, talked to colleagues, deal with unexpected stuff etc. I just use “man days” (yes I know it’s sexist and should be people days), and then map onto “real time”. Works fine as long as contingency is built in. For example, never map a man day of code onto a real day as you will not get 8 hours done when you’ve answered emails, browsed the web, talked to colleagues, deal with unexpected stuff etc.

]]> By: Leadwerks http://www.gameproducer.net/2009/02/25/how-long-will-that-take-how-to-figure-out-what-estimations-really-mean/comment-page-1/#comment-133332 Leadwerks Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:07:33 +0000 http://www.gameproducer.net/?p=2531#comment-133332 I guess the difference is it's my ass on the line if my estimate is too short. I guess the difference is it’s my ass on the line if my estimate is too short.

]]> By: Leadwerks http://www.gameproducer.net/2009/02/25/how-long-will-that-take-how-to-figure-out-what-estimations-really-mean/comment-page-1/#comment-133331 Leadwerks Thu, 26 Feb 2009 06:07:08 +0000 http://www.gameproducer.net/?p=2531#comment-133331 I usually assume terrible unforeseen consequences will arise, and mull projects over for a long time before starting them, sometimes up to a year. When it comes time to actually implement ideas, I am usually far ahead of schedule. I usually assume terrible unforeseen consequences will arise, and mull projects over for a long time before starting them, sometimes up to a year. When it comes time to actually implement ideas, I am usually far ahead of schedule.

]]> By: Eric Petersen http://www.gameproducer.net/2009/02/25/how-long-will-that-take-how-to-figure-out-what-estimations-really-mean/comment-page-1/#comment-133330 Eric Petersen Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:49:17 +0000 http://www.gameproducer.net/?p=2531#comment-133330 I would advise against using points in terms of game development progress. In every case that I have used the term points, it has meant percentage points for royalties on sales. I would advise against using points in terms of game development progress. In every case that I have used the term points, it has meant percentage points for royalties on sales.

]]> By: Juuso Hietalahti http://www.gameproducer.net/2009/02/25/how-long-will-that-take-how-to-figure-out-what-estimations-really-mean/comment-page-1/#comment-133329 Juuso Hietalahti Thu, 26 Feb 2009 05:16:35 +0000 http://www.gameproducer.net/?p=2531#comment-133329 That indeed can be a problem, and that's why it is suggested to use words such as "development days" or "estimation days" to ensure that it wouldn't get confusing. That indeed can be a problem, and that’s why it is suggested to use words such as “development days” or “estimation days” to ensure that it wouldn’t get confusing.

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