I ditched my day job to self-publish OSR games and novels : Dev-Vlog #3
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- I finally got around to making another video documenting my experience of creating a small publishing/media company.
Anyone who runs a small gaming or publishing venture will tell you that this is hard and not optimal from a financially standpoint. I'd be better off getting a hair cut and a real job. No thanks.
In this video, I talk about why I decided to quit my day job despite the fact that it was easy, provided good benefits, and made a reliable monthly contribution to my retirement funds. I am lucky that my wife makes a good living and this is something we are able to do. "Gratitude" doesn't begin to describe the feeling.
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Wow, I didn't expect that when I clicked on this video. That was quite a moving witness there. Thanks for that, it got me right in the heart strings as it were. May you honor her memory by doing what you love to the fullest.
You're welcome. Thank you for taking time to watch it.
Thank you for this video. I would never have expected it to be so deep. I wanted to find some videos about the OSR in English and UA-cam recommended me your channel, and for whatever reason this video piqued my interest.
I'm 19 and I'm a mess. I dropped out of highschool around 6 months ago. Fortunately, the country I live in, Norway, grants people like me a lot of social support. I have been diagnosed with PTSD and social anxiety, which gives me even more opportunities for support from the state. I live alone and the room I rent is being paid for by the money I get from social support.
I love writing and telling stories. Always have. Now I have a lot of free time, since I dropped out and have not found a job yet. A perfect opportunity to start writing. And yet, here I am, with nothing written. Literally, nothing. I maybe wrote like three pages, that's it. In 6 months.
The constant anxiety of my work not being good enough is killing me. I have never done this before. I don't even know how to start, let alone focus for long enough to actually write something of value and not procrastinate. This is so ironic, I am here looking for OSR content on UA-cam and I have never even played a ttrpg game. Embarrasing. I am consuming all this stupid theoretic bs, like "all the different types of ttrpg play" and "how to write immersive fantasy stories" telling myself that someday I will break the social anxiety barrier and find a group on the internet to play ttrpgs with. Or write a book. And I have the perfect opportunity for it, yet I'm doing nothing, watching actual plays and long form video documentaries on UA-cam.
This video hits hard because I feel like the opportunity is slipping through my fingers. It will just become more and more difficult to do anything about my anxiety with time. Soon enough I'll be forced to find a job, and I will work for the majority of my life. The time to act is NOW. Yet I can't bring myself to do anything.
Thank you for sharing. It's good to feel that I'm not the only one with a feeling of a ticking clock over my head. And I know that the reason for you making this video is a lot different than the reason for why I feel the way I feel, and yours is also many, many times sadder, but it made me feel understood.
I'm glad that you were able to make the decision to do what you love. I wish you all the best.
As an aspiring fantasy author myself, this warmed my heart. It's so easy not to do what you love. Glad to see another dummy like me willing to pour themselves into something small and (hopefully) meaningful.
It's hard to do the work but not doing it is miserable. I'm glad you got something from what I had to say.
Nobody knows how long we have on this planet. It's an uncertain shithole. People who dedicate that precious time and put in the effort to bring fun and fantastical make-believe entertainment to brighten the days of those around them; or even complete strangers on the internet, are without a doubt spending their time wisely.
Me being me... It took me a long time to overcome the idea that what I was doing is trivial and unimportant.
Dude, thank you for sharing this. Losing folks, makes you reflect at what is missing in the lives around them, and what life missed from them in the experiences not lived. I'm glad that you found what you needed both in your friends years ago, and in your spouse, so you can take the steps you need to accomplish some part of your dream.
You are welcome. Thank you for watching and taking a moment to leave a comment.
I'm an Army veteran myself, and recently came to this same conclusion after the death of a close friend. Thank you for sharing this video, man. It's good to feel like I'm not alone.
Thanks for your comment. I'm glad that you found it helpful.
Same here, brother. We are many, just few and far between. 🍻
Thank you for sharing this, and thank you for your service.
You're welcome!
Damn, brother. I wasn't expecting this when I stumbled across your channel today. I got so much to say... and at the same time nothing to add. Thanks. Semper Fi.
Semper Fi. Thanks for watching and taking a moment to comment. I appreciate it
Let's go, Travis! Even though I feel like we have *very* different worldviews (although I may be wrong). I'm very glad that you're alive and that despite the feeling that our worldviews are very different I kept following your channel and hoping that one day I'll see this video.
You've got it, man.
Thank you. I appreciate that you took the time to watch my videos and commenting.
I was just thinking about that, maybe, what I am doing is a waste of time. Then this video popped on my feed. Thank you for sharing.
If you are able, it's definitely something to consider. It isn't easy even with the safety net.
I'm 99% sure I've seen a video or two of yours!
Best of luck on this endeavor.
Thanks!
I'm considering doing the same although I'm disabled so I'm not quitting a day job, I'm refusing to go on SSI. Best of luck to you!
If my wife wasn't bringing in a good paycheck it definitely wouldn't be doable. My health insurance was better so that has been a hassle.
I was curious about your reason for ditching the day job. This video was put out about 5 months ago. I'd like to see a new one on your current state, especially after Gamehole Con (glad to have been able to meet you in person). There is part of me that wishes I could do the same. But my wife and I are both university professors. We're paid pretty poorly and have no inherited wealth coming from poor backgrounds. Since Covid, the university gig has taken more of my time. Finding time for creative endeavors outside of work is pretty tough. Unfortunately, I don't see it getting any better anytime soon.
I was thinking I needed to make more of these videos and more often...
Memento Mori.
I have taken to, perhaps quite morbidly, keeping reminders around. My phone lock screen and background on my desktop are both Memento Mori images.
@@grumpy_wizard_blog I have them around as well. They might seem morbid at first glance, but they are a reminder of the preciousness of life and to not waste the time we have down here. You said it well in your video. Very touching.