After reading about the making of the first game in Blood, Sweat, and Pixels, I’m convinced that this dude NEEDS a publisher, or at least some kind of producer or project manager. He actually needs structure and deadlines, even if they’re a bit soft, or else we’ll never actually play the Haunted Chocolatier.
Check out the book and read this whole story about his first game, then come back to this thread. The guy has some real - arguably self-imposed - psychological struggles in his life, and they cause hardship for both him and the people he loves (esp. his partner). He’s now showing that he learned nothing from making Stardew and didn’t emotionally grow from that experience, and this creates a further cycle of pain for him.
Since your concern is for his mental health and clearly not a selfish desire to get his next game right now, shouldn’t you be advocating for him to get a therapist and not a publisher?
Sure seems like taking some time off with guidance from a doctor would help him the most personally, which again, is clearly your main concern.
No, I’m pointing out how he keeps moving goalposts and is making an argument in bad faith, for reasons that are selfish. When that is pointed out, he tries to act like he doesn’t give a shit.
He’s being a jerk because he doesn’t get to play a game he wants released, and his answer is to slap on some authority.
Who cares if the game is NEVER released? I don’t. He’s made his mark. He can take all the time he needs/wants.
Videogames bring on the most demanding and impatient fans you can find. If he can’t handle pushback (which he can’t, because now he’s expecting apologies for the sin of disagreeing with him), then he isn’t the voice of reason here.
After reading about the making of the first game in Blood, Sweat, and Pixels, I’m convinced that this dude NEEDS a publisher, or at least some kind of producer or project manager. He actually needs structure and deadlines, even if they’re a bit soft, or else we’ll never actually play the Haunted Chocolatier.
I’m convinced he doesn’t need any of that, and if he decides to publish another game he can damn well take his time doing so.
He doesn’t owe you shit - he doesn’t need the money - he’s doing this because he loves to make games.
Why the fuck would you impose bureaucracy onto free creative expression? Just for your own selfish enjoyment?
Shame on you
LOL okay dude.
Check out the book and read this whole story about his first game, then come back to this thread. The guy has some real - arguably self-imposed - psychological struggles in his life, and they cause hardship for both him and the people he loves (esp. his partner). He’s now showing that he learned nothing from making Stardew and didn’t emotionally grow from that experience, and this creates a further cycle of pain for him.
Since your concern is for his mental health and clearly not a selfish desire to get his next game right now, shouldn’t you be advocating for him to get a therapist and not a publisher?
Sure seems like taking some time off with guidance from a doctor would help him the most personally, which again, is clearly your main concern.
I give zero shits about his next game, as we’ll still be seeing articles exactly like this two years from now.
Read the book and come back when you’re actually informed about the topic. I’m not saying anything new about this dude.
“I give zero shits about his next game”
“If he keeps this up I’ll never get to play his next game!”
Dude shut up. You aren’t fooling anyone. Concerned Ape can make his stuff however the hell he wants.
Misquoting someone is disingenuous. Not only are you removing the context, but you are changing the meaning.
No, I’m pointing out how he keeps moving goalposts and is making an argument in bad faith, for reasons that are selfish. When that is pointed out, he tries to act like he doesn’t give a shit.
He’s being a jerk because he doesn’t get to play a game he wants released, and his answer is to slap on some authority.
Who cares if the game is NEVER released? I don’t. He’s made his mark. He can take all the time he needs/wants.
Videogames bring on the most demanding and impatient fans you can find. If he can’t handle pushback (which he can’t, because now he’s expecting apologies for the sin of disagreeing with him), then he isn’t the voice of reason here.