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Is gamedev a good hobby? or should i try something else? (lemmy.zip)
submitted 10 months ago by to c/linux@lemmy.ml
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Ive always wanted to make a video game but i feel too dumb to make one. Is gamedev worth looking into still even if im not the sharpest tool in the shed?

Or are there better hobbies out there for newcomers to the hobby space? I know most of you will say do what you enjoy, the thing is im not sure what i enjoy.

Idk if this goes here but i like the linux community as they are usually kind on lemmy.

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[–] 1 point 10 months ago

I personally split gamedev into 5 separate hobbies:

  • conceptualizing
  • 2d/3d rendering
  • music
  • programming
  • putting it all together Then I rotate between whichever one I feel the most attracted to at the moment.

The hardest thing is to keep within your level. You're not a 1-man army who can make a Hollow Knight in a year. Start with small ideas and expand and remix them as you improve and/or find slaves. But definitely keep the big ideas somewhere bc you might accidentally make all the systems you need along the way.

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