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GMaia's avatar

Thanks for the reading! I think I have fallen in the same ‘errors’ you outlined here: it is not a coincidence the upcoming streamlined version of my game… 😉

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Whiskey, Blood and Dust's avatar

Appreciate it! And I completely understand. I have plenty of unfinished projects sitting in limbo still.

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Travis Rodgers's avatar

I agree with this. These are hard rules to learn, but you save yourself a big headache next time around. Your game seems to have a clear vibe. That’s a big win.

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Whiskey, Blood and Dust's avatar

Thanks! I gave my one-shot game my best go and just put it out there. I'm happy with it, and I've gotten great feedback. That said, I plan on creating more and applying everything I've learned to each new project.

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Travis Rodgers's avatar

Good luck with your current and future projects!

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Whiskey, Blood and Dust's avatar

Thank you very much!

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Mylon Pruett's avatar

Great insights on game design...and a lot of life.

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Whiskey, Blood and Dust's avatar

Thank you! And yes, I think there are life lessons to be learned from any dedicated endeavor.

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PermanentBacklog's avatar

As someone with a project in the early stages, your transparency provides serious solidarity 🙏🏻 thank you homie!

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Whiskey, Blood and Dust's avatar

You’re very welcome. I find game design fascinating, but not easy. I’ve always enjoyed sharing as I learn in hopes that an insight I have could be useful. I certainly get my share of info and ideas from others.

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Abhcán's avatar

Solid advice.

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Whiskey, Blood and Dust's avatar

Thank you!

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Tales From The Tabletop's avatar

Really helpful advice! I'm especially connected with what you said about perfectionism. I'm definitely guilty of endlessly reworking things, and it's so easy to lose sight of the bigger picture and the actual goal.

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Whiskey, Blood and Dust's avatar

Appreciate it. I think that’s more common than people realize for whatever reason. Super easy to do.

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Ivo Ziskra's avatar

Great advice. Thanks for sharing it.

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Whiskey, Blood and Dust's avatar

Thanks! And my pleasure. I'll post more things like this as I fumble my way through new projects.

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Ivo Ziskra's avatar

You're welcome.

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Stephen Holmes's avatar

Great advice!

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Whiskey, Blood and Dust's avatar

Thanks! I figured if I sort of journaled about my experiences it could be helpful to someone else.

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