This thread is depressing. I'm already a junior in college for computer games production and I cant even imagine where to start. I don't even know how to get internships. I have no programming experience and I have wanted to be a designer since I was a child, but it just seems impossible

I want to thank you all for the information from this thread. It really has helped me review a bit of what I really should aim to do to have any chance in this industry. Currently I'm leaning towards a lot of video editing with some concept art but lack knowledge in other areas that'd set me apart from the rest.

Since being in my previous college I sort of got screwed over with classes and the like I've been looking for other means to meet my true goal in life. Another thing is I'm a highly competitive type gamer who likes to analyze and work with everything I have at my disposal. I'd love to be a part of Riot as I have a large passion for the game as well but for right now that'll remain a dream until I progress further in my knowledge base. Once again thanks for the insight though and thank you for keeping league so fun and entracing on almost every aspect (in and out of game)!

There are tons of books, videos and online tutorials about how to get started in programming/designing games. Just make one, you will learn a lot and get experience with the field.

Damiya since you're here, how come your streaming thread got closed and your stream says it isn't found?

I foresee that this gentleman will NOT have a meaningful career

This is true. It was finally my fraternity that ended up getting me a job. Long story short, I went to an interview, and the manager didn't even look at me in the interview while his panel grilled me. Next day he gave me a call and said that he knew my values because he was also a brother, then he hired me.

I don't want to program. I hate it >.<

I just want to design and make games fun.

My god your logic.... so bad. Let me just wake up one day with a multi-billion dollar company because you know EVERY company starts as that......

I want to focus on what you guys have and improve it and make it 10x better. That's my stance. Whether it's analyzing player statistics or player behavior I would love and enjoy expanding the work you guys have done and even further.
I believe that's the only department I would want to work in if I decided to work for Riot.
I always thought I wanted to do game design and what not or create mechanics in a game but I enjoy helping out other people and put systems in place that prevent toxic behavior.
Having an idea is great but going out and executing the idea is a different story. I want to be part of executing the idea and making it shine.

What good is an idea if no one can execute it?

Hey Riot, there's been a lot of talk here about the design/PB&J/technical side of things here.

But what about the creative side?