A long time, indeed. But a busy, busy cat I have been

This semester I have a game project to complete, and I'm trying to come up with an idea for a tool that I can develop within these 15 weeks or so. Who knows, the tool could actually end up helping you some day. So if you need something, be sure to highlight it here or by tossing me an e-mail.

I'm having a hard time coming up with a good list of what sort of tools are needed for game development, and that would help me when I apply to these game development companies. I figured I'd drop in to get some ideas.

The completely obvious tool is a 2D or 3D map editor. But beyond that? Or even integrated in that (what does a good map editor need?).

I notice for a lot of tool development positions require knowledge with MEL. What sort of tools are developed for aiding in the development with MEL?

Anyway, any help would be great.