> Every game designer should understand Orthogonal Design
Been avoiding this video; i'm seeing it everywhere and I think if every game designer thinks the same way, we don't get very interesting games! The title makes me think I'm already doing this though, but I don't want to re-inforce my viewpoint with the video-makers perspective. ;)
It's cool you like your stuff; one time I made a program that takes random screen recordings from my computer and makes a 10 minute compilation video with 30 second clips, and it was fun to see various things I did (playing games, map making, programming).
Interesting article about art; "Friends, family, spouses, partners — they genuinely want you to succeed for no reason other than to see you happy and fulfilled." And what if I don't *need* to succeed to be happy and fulfilled? In this paradigm, this is my artistic weakness; it's very easy for me to please myself and be happy with my life. Just 10 minute compilations of old clips was enough to make me happy! Relevant: https://soranews24.com/2019/07/10/hayao-miyazaki-talks-on-how-working-hard-isnt-something-to-be-proud-of-not-forgiving-yourself/
I don't know how many paradigms there are available that I can choose that will lead to creative success. There's not only one. There could be 0, but that's unlikely; more likely I'd just not pick one of them by mistake. Right now, rather than stagnating on this idea for long I just get to work, though. :)
I'm glad you can look back on Surmount with fresh eyes again. It makes complete sense that you'd almost grow sick of it after years of staring at it though.
Your advice to H (not me, I swear) seems very reasonable. Game development seems so complex with all that interaction and player freedom. Whatever road leads you to a core experience that works is the one to take, it seems.
> Every game designer should understand Orthogonal Design
Been avoiding this video; i'm seeing it everywhere and I think if every game designer thinks the same way, we don't get very interesting games! The title makes me think I'm already doing this though, but I don't want to re-inforce my viewpoint with the video-makers perspective. ;)
It's cool you like your stuff; one time I made a program that takes random screen recordings from my computer and makes a 10 minute compilation video with 30 second clips, and it was fun to see various things I did (playing games, map making, programming).
Interesting article about art; "Friends, family, spouses, partners — they genuinely want you to succeed for no reason other than to see you happy and fulfilled." And what if I don't *need* to succeed to be happy and fulfilled? In this paradigm, this is my artistic weakness; it's very easy for me to please myself and be happy with my life. Just 10 minute compilations of old clips was enough to make me happy! Relevant: https://soranews24.com/2019/07/10/hayao-miyazaki-talks-on-how-working-hard-isnt-something-to-be-proud-of-not-forgiving-yourself/
I don't know how many paradigms there are available that I can choose that will lead to creative success. There's not only one. There could be 0, but that's unlikely; more likely I'd just not pick one of them by mistake. Right now, rather than stagnating on this idea for long I just get to work, though. :)
> Been avoiding this video; i'm seeing it everywhere and I think if every game designer thinks the same way, we don't get very interesting games!
I can respect that. Strong stance!
I'm glad you can look back on Surmount with fresh eyes again. It makes complete sense that you'd almost grow sick of it after years of staring at it though.
Your advice to H (not me, I swear) seems very reasonable. Game development seems so complex with all that interaction and player freedom. Whatever road leads you to a core experience that works is the one to take, it seems.
> (not me, I swear)
hah i had a vague thought!