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Jakob Wahlberg

30 May, 6 tweets, 1 min read

https://twitter.com/fafferdaffy/status/1399028868615397382

Felt like some the tutorial suggestions could be answered directly. This is a hard one for me because i recognize my privilege & everyones path is different. Just make games/prototypes I would say, share progress, don’t fret if it doesn’t get noticed, just keep at it. >

https://twitter.com/fafferdaffy/status/1399028868615397382

Do not let your ego get in the way of progress. Feedback does not need to be challenged. Feedback is not the law. Feedback is best when it’s unfiltered and raw. (Kids are amazing playtesters) Take the pieces of feedback you vibe with.

Stay in discomfort and make progress even though the brain wants you to flee in the opposite direction.

Treat mental energy with respect. Do not give yourself more input (play games super included) than what the brain and process during sleep. I am sorry to say that playing intensive games drain my battery like nothing else.

These are some things I try to think about. But I mean, fundamentally, everyone is different and the best way is the way you feel comfortable with. But not too comfortable.

If you feel like there’s some I can expand upon, please do not hesitate to ask.

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