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[–] Dremor@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

In a way, this does break rule 4, as multiples report pointed out, but I'll allow it for this time in order for y'all to congratulate our fellow gamer here for its huge accomplishments.

OP is advised, in hope to appease the report queue gods, to kindly celebrate next achievement in the most monotonous, mild and definitively not memey manner. Thaaaanks. (/s)

Congrats dude!

[–] BuboScandiacus@mander.xyz 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You’re one of the best mods I’ve ever seen

[–] Dremor@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Thank you. I do my best.

[–] Road_Warrior_10@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Thank you for your generosity! Memes are my thing, I will try to restrain myself in the future.

[–] Road_Warrior_10@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

Thank you so much to everyone who has wishlisted the game—it truly means the world to me. And if you’ve never heard of it, that’s totally okay! I just wanted to share a bit about what it’s like to pursue the dream of making indie games on your own.

Balancing this with a regular job, a wonderful dog, and a supportive girlfriend can be overwhelming, and honestly, sleep has become more of a luxury than a reality at this point. But creating games has always been a huge dream of mine, and no matter how tough it gets, I’m determined to make it happen. I genuinely believe that the harder you work, the luckier you become—but it all starts with putting in the work.

I just wanted to take a moment to remind everyone that, even if a game doesn’t turn out perfect, most indie devs have poured their heart and soul into it, often while juggling tight budgets, limited time, or both. In my case, my brother, who’s an amazing programmer, helps out whenever he can, but he’s been incredibly busy this past year, so it’s mostly just on weekends. For me, it’s been a lot of 14-hour days.

So thank you again for all the support—it makes all the sacrifices worthwhile. And to any fellow developers out there, keep pushing forward. We’re all in this together.

[–] EddyNottingham@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Congrats, that's a massive achievement!

[–] Road_Warrior_10@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Thank you! I have two other games and this has never happened! I was still a newbie then. I took my time making this one. I hope people enjoy it : )

[–] EddyNottingham@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Well, I'm glad this one is gaining lots of interest for you! It looks like a cool game!

I have my first game called "Enso" in the Steam Next Fest right now, so fingers crossed I'll be able to gain a little traction too! Do you have any tips on how to promote your game without feeling like a scumbag? I hate the "salesman" type feeling I get from talking about my game online 😅

[–] Road_Warrior_10@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Congrats on that! To just get a game demo to Next Fest is huge! I don't know how to not feel like salesman, but just try to be sincere and share your success with players. Despite all the rage-bait and negativity on the internet, people genualny like positive stories. That's what I try to do at least :)

[–] Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It is very much NOT scumbag to make posts on some different gaming Lemmy communities and just say like “I’m making my first game, Enso, and it’s being featured in the Steam Next Fest!” then just describe it, post some screenshots, maybe talk about what it was like to develop it if you feel like it, and pop a linky to that bad boi! That’s what OP did and I find none of his posts annoying or anything. I wishlisted it right away cuz he talked about being super inspired by The Stanley Parable.

[–] EddyNottingham@lemmy.ml 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Thank you for the encouragement! I'm going to save this post and come back and read it next time I'm scared about annoying people ❤️

[–] Rai@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 month ago

If you make a post about it, link me here if you remember! When I’m at my compy again, I’ll have my partner and I wishlist yours too!