Layoffs have been straight devastating to the game industry.
Yet, when I look around at the game dev community, I see passion, talent, and creativity burning hotter than ever.
I’m inspired by the resilience I see around me.
🕹️ Larian announcement: No Baldur’s Gate DLC or sequel
This made me happy.
Long-term, investing in owning and making games around your own IPs is better, even if it is riskier.
BG3 was a massive success. Players love Larian.
- Now’s the time to take risks on new IPs.
Just stumbled on this quote and it got me thinking.
“No matter what the work you are doing, be always ready to drop it. And plan it, so as to be able to leave it.” ― Leo Tolstoy
I find myself sometimes clinging to things past the point where I should have let them go.
🧘I thought it would be good to formalize my mental health toolkit.
This process keeps me going:
- Meditate every day for at least 10 minutes
- Workout 20 minutes, 4 times a week
- Create something for 20 minutes, 3 times per week
Total time required:
- 30 minutes per day
- 3.5 hours per week
I want to get back to doing my MS Paint doodles, so here’s todays.
Receiving feedback made easy:
- Assume positive intent.
- Appreciate all feedback. Say thank you even if you don’t agree.
- Accept or discard, but always consider it deeply.
This simple process elevates your creations and builds collaborative relationships.
Here is the key to compelling games!
It’s not just about mastering design techniques. Observe the behavior and emotions you enjoy in your favorite experiences.
How can you get the player to feel those too?
Thoughts are temporary. They come and go. We just need to let them pass through.
🕹️ I found a manifesto about small games and I love it.
- As I get older, I crave smaller and tighter experiences when it comes to the games I want to play.