Monday, August 27, 2012

The Mindset of a game developer

So, before we start let's first chose a tool to deconstruct the wall ..! How about a strong sledgehammer? Allright let's do this!

....Okay so the guys who agreed on me taking the sledgehammer and take the thing down must read the full post. The rest who either had doubts or just disagreed with me, you have the mindset you need! The rest of you guys, help me put this sledgehammer down and let's take a magnifying glass.

So, what should reside in the mindset of a game developer? Well, he has to know that the job he is about to do, whichever that may be is that he has to do it without ever thinking of stopping. He has to know that this is a tough job without any limitations and has to keep working around the clock in order to achieve a proper game release.

Rule #1: "Never look down, or behind you. Just keep going forward and never stop!"

Moving on to our next rule. A game developer must be fully aware of what he is doing, he can't just ruthlessly do things without thinking first..! Reading the first rule may seem to you something like: "Okay, so let's keep doing things until we tire to death, even if we are out of ideas..!" WRONG! You just keep doing things as long as you have a goal in your mind. Don't just sit, thinking about "Oh, when am i going to achieve that goal, i don't have time etc etc.." Trying to organise stuff that are primary for you will kill you out of boredom! Just DO IT!

Rule #2: "Always have a specific goal in your mind, and always know which path to follow in order to achieve it, be fully knowledgable of all the means you have in your arsenal and use them without being distracted!"

That leaves us with effort. To put it simply, you must be aware of the difficulty of this path. But you have made your choice already by reaching this post. So go and look yourself in the mirror and yell out:
"I am a game developer"
So, feeling any better? Try it again in higher tone.
"I am a game developer"
What? I can't hear you!
"I am a game developer!"
Sorry? I just didn't get your meaning. You are a what?
"I AM A GAME DEVELOPER!"
Oh. A game developer you say? Allright. That means you can truly see what's in the mirror. That's good for you, just getting in the right mindset.

Rule #3: "Be confident about yoursself, and never give up, believe in your powers, and act like you are a game developer already, because, you are!"

Congratulations, you are now officialy a game developer! Just keep it our little secret, as you currently have no projects to promote yourself! BUT, we will work on that part soon!