How Making Indie Games Changed My Life

Поділитися
Вставка
  • Опубліковано 21 лис 2024

КОМЕНТАРІ • 5 тис.

  • @BULLITT1
    @BULLITT1 4 роки тому +9788

    David: "I didn't even know how to program... Still don't"
    Me as a programmer: Story of my life

    • @RUPEEEEEEEEE
      @RUPEEEEEEEEE 4 роки тому +41

      Same

    • @masterdementer
      @masterdementer 4 роки тому +476

      Yeah it's like..
      Code: Doesn't work after hours of programming
      --But why??
      Code: Works on the first time.
      --But How??

    • @octahedron646
      @octahedron646 4 роки тому +236

      Every developer : you should learn code because it’s the real deal
      Then : stackoverflow

    • @arclighter3310
      @arclighter3310 4 роки тому +8

      Me same bro

    • @intj_5398
      @intj_5398 4 роки тому +64

      Print("keep trying, im struggling but i wont stop")

  • @theboogeyman2295
    @theboogeyman2295 3 роки тому +2981

    Me: looking at my pc
    My Pc: Don't even think about it

    • @10jtsubscribers0video8
      @10jtsubscribers0video8 3 роки тому +111

      yeah my pc bellow the minimum requirements of unity

    • @semihakgul
      @semihakgul 3 роки тому +10

      :'D

    • @justeretz7988
      @justeretz7988 3 роки тому +44

      @@10jtsubscribers0video8 same ,my PC cant even run VScode

    • @brangja4815
      @brangja4815 3 роки тому +16

      @@justeretz7988 Dude, we have common problem.

    • @sukho01
      @sukho01 3 роки тому +9

      @@justeretz7988 same man im writing in VS code rn and i cant even reload website im working on its so shitty

  • @awonderingcoconut6881
    @awonderingcoconut6881 4 роки тому +1033

    "I probably googled a million different question"
    It do be like that

    • @OrangeAceGaming
      @OrangeAceGaming 4 роки тому +25

      A wise man once said "90% of a coder's job is googling." I forget the actual name of the person, but they were an indie game developer as well

    • @mychannel470
      @mychannel470 4 роки тому +6

      It eez what it eez

    • @emilwibergh1014
      @emilwibergh1014 4 роки тому +12

      @@OrangeAceGaming You should try google them.

    • @OrangeAceGaming
      @OrangeAceGaming 4 роки тому +8

      @@emilwibergh1014 IQ: 200

    • @emilwibergh1014
      @emilwibergh1014 4 роки тому +5

      @@OrangeAceGaming Hey google, search indie game developer quote

  • @SILVERSPADES
    @SILVERSPADES 3 роки тому +362

    I'm in the position starting out in film as well. I'm very excited to embark on the game dev journey!

    • @ZwarteKotishka
      @ZwarteKotishka 3 роки тому +3

      lol hope you'll start well if you do

    • @Rehanbrothers209
      @Rehanbrothers209 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/channels/XD2VoJdu8SJsuMMN8zJj9Q.html?sub_confirmation1

    • @Rehanbrothers209
      @Rehanbrothers209 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/mc8PS40wH64/v-deo.html

    • @Doosway
      @Doosway 7 місяців тому

      what the, you don't need to roll out the same way, just be you.

    • @AjitavDas
      @AjitavDas 4 місяці тому

      What about ai😢

  • @tomtoma8442
    @tomtoma8442 4 роки тому +10087

    Me : Show this to my parents
    My parents : Wow.....you should work hard like him and become a Doctor

  • @panostsak
    @panostsak 4 роки тому +1714

    Moral of the story: Hard work and dedication. The foundation of every success story.

    • @youtubeusersince
      @youtubeusersince 4 роки тому +16

      the garbage man down the street confirms this...
      ps: you're dumb and wrong

    • @panostsak
      @panostsak 4 роки тому +44

      @@youtubeusersince Not every one who works hard will be successful, obviously, however if you have a plan like the guy in the video it is imperative to work hard. I said it is the foundation of every success story, not an expected result for any hard work. The garbage man might be happy doing what he does because his priority might not be success in the same way or he might be after a stress free profession.

    • @youtubeusersince
      @youtubeusersince 4 роки тому +3

      @@panostsak i have read many books on self made millionaires and they all agree that laziness makes more money

    • @panostsak
      @panostsak 4 роки тому +19

      @@youtubeusersince Care to provide me with the name of the books? Obviously they are a lot of people who make a lot of money because of connections or by landing the right job out of sheer luck, however you can't create something like the guy in the video by just being lazy and not bothering. He had to sit down and learn how to create games while being employed full time. I had a shitty job and I decided to qualify in accounting which meant countless hours of studying during evenings after work and weekends while my friends were partying. I don't get your point exactly. Did you become a millionaire while sitting on your sofa watching TV after reading those books?

    • @youtubeusersince
      @youtubeusersince 4 роки тому +1

      @@panostsak start with this book to get my point: rich dad poor dad robert kiyozaki, after that read cashflow quadrant and after it, rich dad's guide to investing. i don't even watch TV

  • @--MahadyHasan
    @--MahadyHasan 4 роки тому +665

    "The idea behind my second game popped into my head while I was doing dishes, and that became my new passion project after work."
    look at the depth in these two sentences. A man who works full time to support his family. Also does dishes. Gets a wonderful idea while doing dishes. And then goes on to transform that idea into a successful project while maintaining his main job, finding time after doing his full time job to work on his project and make the game bit by bit everyday while keeping his patience and calm. what a man! what a character!

    • @michaelmeacham4517
      @michaelmeacham4517 4 роки тому +28

      ..while at the same time finding some time to spend with his family I’m sure. Yes, impressive.

    • @johnnydev819
      @johnnydev819 4 роки тому +42

      moral of the story is ... dont buy a dishwasher

    • @mrblacksoot1207
      @mrblacksoot1207 4 роки тому

      Watching this video washing dishes;-)

    • @arthurbernardo6086
      @arthurbernardo6086 3 роки тому +1

      And me here being neet

    • @MemerDad
      @MemerDad 3 роки тому +1

      @@johnnydev819 hahahhaa

  • @film_magician
    @film_magician 3 роки тому +804

    My dev friend asked me to write story for his game. I'm so stoked. I've been dying to get into writing for games. We're working on an indie game now and this video is everything I need.

    • @SpypigeonUSA
      @SpypigeonUSA 3 роки тому +47

      Hope y'all make it big

    • @evannz
      @evannz 3 роки тому +21

      Good luck for you man

    • @Desertpunk1986
      @Desertpunk1986 3 роки тому +11

      Hope it’s coming along!

    • @nachooo1155
      @nachooo1155 3 роки тому +6

      same! i'd like to work on game stories aswell in the future

    • @thehappypeople7495
      @thehappypeople7495 3 роки тому +6

      so its been 4 months, hows the game goin

  • @valorantnoob7457
    @valorantnoob7457 4 роки тому +455

    damn, this co-worker gives great advices.

    • @slaveNo-4028
      @slaveNo-4028 4 роки тому +23

      for real, he deserves some credit too lol
      so many things in life are based on this kind of luck, where someone randomly mentions something to you that changes your life..
      information is the most important thing in life imo

    • @zankage
      @zankage 3 роки тому

      @@slaveNo-4028 👍

    • @greyseth2721
      @greyseth2721 3 роки тому

      Greater than most teachers

    • @郭绍彤
      @郭绍彤 3 роки тому

      It’s not a fox

  • @AnVinhNguyen
    @AnVinhNguyen 4 роки тому +981

    He said "As a film maker I love telling story" 4:18 -> Notice how good this video tells his story

  • @rodames1089
    @rodames1089 4 роки тому +247

    I still remember those days when people used to say is not possible one person could make a videogame. Congratulations for your effort and talent!

    • @nial1396
      @nial1396 4 роки тому +13

      when were those days? most early video games were actually made by a single person

    • @fcf8269
      @fcf8269 4 роки тому +10

      If only you were born in the 70s/80s, when 90% of the games came out from students coding in their bedrooms, and 1-3 people teams making games that started massive franchises

    • @_Chad_ThunderCock
      @_Chad_ThunderCock 4 роки тому +9

      It was the 90s & 2000 when game development became very difficult, those were the days you needed an army, now its easier again :)

    • @limageur
      @limageur 4 роки тому +1

      Another World was made by a single person in 1991.

    • @fcf8269
      @fcf8269 4 роки тому

      @@limageur Eric Chahi

  • @Louisianish
    @Louisianish 3 роки тому +481

    I’m 35, and I love how, when I was in high school, it was thought of as impractical to become a game developer by most of our parents. I remember being convinced that "computer stuff is more of a hobby than something you can make a career out of." And many of us believed them and decided to go to school for something else. Years later, though, some of us have finally decided to take the leap and make a career change. For years, I’ve wanted to learn how to code, but I always thought I wasn’t smart enough to actually learn how, so I never even tried until the end of last year. Now, my only regret is that I didn’t start learning 20 years ago. But I’ve learned so much is this past year!
    Keep developing and creating great stories, my friend!

    • @choose3373
      @choose3373 3 роки тому +13

      Love this! I’m 22 and wanna get into game development, it’s a dream for me. Just gotta motivate myself to give it a try.

    • @hiufuxthevideographer9877
      @hiufuxthevideographer9877 2 роки тому +1

      I am Terra-/- Forming Cyber Space, Creating Technology, and Redirecting Human Psychological Pathways....ua-cam.com/video/BGX67h-DdgQ/v-deo.html

    • @catastrophiccarrots5626
      @catastrophiccarrots5626 2 роки тому +6

      as a 15 year old who can code in python and is learning C# live your dreams through me ;P

    • @dragonreborn2141
      @dragonreborn2141 2 роки тому +10

      I'm gonna hit 31 this year. Been doing same numbing job for 7 years (cnc lathe operator) to provide for family. 4 weeks ago I finally took my first step towards learning to code and front end dev. I will not stop. I will keep at it slowly in my free time. Feel the same as you, regretting not starting much sooner. Goodspeed on your journey.

    • @choose3373
      @choose3373 2 роки тому +13

      @@catastrophiccarrots5626 No thanks. Everyone does thing at their own pace. Won’t get anywhere in life the way you act ;P

  • @flm318
    @flm318 4 роки тому +2943

    Moral of the story: never make fun of unity

  • @jaydenmoon1165
    @jaydenmoon1165 3 роки тому +737

    I love how you stuck to your responsibilities while still going after your dream - freaking inspiring man

    • @jaydenmoon1165
      @jaydenmoon1165 3 роки тому +7

      @Gamedevmike Best of luck to you man :D

    • @YskarAlbumLuna
      @YskarAlbumLuna 2 роки тому +1

      Don't work with what you love, love what you work with.

    • @MultiEmila
      @MultiEmila 2 роки тому +2

      Man I needed this I need to take care of my family as well and was thinking how to become a gamer

    • @Rehanbrothers209
      @Rehanbrothers209 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/channels/XD2VoJdu8SJsuMMN8zJj9Q.html?sub_confirmation1

    • @Rehanbrothers209
      @Rehanbrothers209 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/mc8PS40wH64/v-deo.html

  • @Lxcx311
    @Lxcx311 3 роки тому +2626

    "I still dont know how to dev... and here i am a full time indie game dev"
    *every politican can relate*

  • @javanaguirre4425
    @javanaguirre4425 2 роки тому +66

    I have a friend who is thinking about creating an indie game, but kept doubting herself, she has a great idea and it sounds like a game I'd purchase. So when this popped up in my recommended I sent it to her, and I want to say thank you. Seeing your video really helped solidify her resolve and now she's working so hard to make her indie game dream a reality. Thank you so much for you, I'm really glad this popped up when my friend needed it most.

  • @alexchavez4978
    @alexchavez4978 4 роки тому +1585

    the University of Google Search

    • @citrus4419
      @citrus4419 4 роки тому +15

      youtube*

    • @nyx5110
      @nyx5110 4 роки тому +28

      I can assure you your universtity profs wont like the way you coded something because it is not theyre way of coding something. Ahhhhhhhhhh my hate

    • @dhnsh1843
      @dhnsh1843 4 роки тому +13

      The great library of Wikipedia

    • @AdobeAirpods
      @AdobeAirpods 4 роки тому +10

      life of a coder

    • @nathanreddent2427
      @nathanreddent2427 4 роки тому +6

      Oh yeah I went to YT.
      Learned everything about music.
      Now I do sound design for film.

  • @KnowledgeSpy007
    @KnowledgeSpy007 4 роки тому +5612

    Alternative title : How my coworker changed my life

    • @Nitsujima
      @Nitsujima 4 роки тому +154

      2:15 😂

    • @codybythesea
      @codybythesea 4 роки тому +133

      or: How Unity changed my life

    • @momsloveryuvi
      @momsloveryuvi 4 роки тому +8

      True 🤣

    • @DBT1007
      @DBT1007 4 роки тому +21

      Good game or anime title.
      He need to make a game out of this. Out of his story XD

    • @DennebG
      @DennebG 4 роки тому +1

      Hahhaha true

  • @ggg-tv7mp
    @ggg-tv7mp 3 роки тому +471

    Nothing is important than self-confidence in a person.

    • @didsyl2626
      @didsyl2626 3 роки тому

      A fat self-confident person.

    • @ΥπερδιαγαλαξιακόςΑστροπολεμιστ
      @ΥπερδιαγαλαξιακόςΑστροπολεμιστ 3 роки тому +9

      A man who does everything while has nothing,is more important than someone who does nothing while has everything.

    • @AaronAtkinson
      @AaronAtkinson 3 роки тому +2

      Nothing is... more or less, important?
      Don't leave us hanging!

    • @masterkc
      @masterkc 3 роки тому +1

      True.Having self confidence will take you very very far.

    • @hankmoody5514
      @hankmoody5514 3 роки тому +2

      For real. Believe in yourself not the constant toxic people out there

  • @khushtrivedi14
    @khushtrivedi14 Рік тому

    “I didn’t even know how to program, to be honest I still don’t”
    Touched many a hearts here❤

  • @hyukioshiygames2873
    @hyukioshiygames2873 4 роки тому +145

    I really liked the "World's Okayest Developer" shirt. What an inspiration!

  • @RaoulWB
    @RaoulWB 4 роки тому +148

    As an indiedev who's been spending the last few years on his first project, I really can't wait to hear more of your story!

  • @YEIYO1
    @YEIYO1 4 роки тому +171

    this is such a great video, it inspire me, i been struggling
    for years to find the right way on my creative path, your story show me it's a matter of will and comitment.

    • @Rehanbrothers209
      @Rehanbrothers209 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/channels/XD2VoJdu8SJsuMMN8zJj9Q.html?sub_confirmation1

    • @Rehanbrothers209
      @Rehanbrothers209 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/channels/XD2VoJdu8SJsuMMN8zJj9Q.html?sub_confirmation1

    • @Rehanbrothers209
      @Rehanbrothers209 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/mc8PS40wH64/v-deo.html

  • @DonkaTruck
    @DonkaTruck 6 місяців тому +3

    That skate Video was 4 days before I was born and now I’m 21 looking at becoming a game dev. Time flies

  • @ViralKiller
    @ViralKiller 3 роки тому +2186

    Coding is what got me through the lockdown...lockdowns....keeps the mind constantly occupied

    • @Czstret
      @Czstret 3 роки тому +34

      Im trying to learn Java and become a succesfull programmer, still pretty hard as a first language and being a beginner too

    • @siderealvictor9813
      @siderealvictor9813 3 роки тому +42

      @@Czstret same i am learning python as a first langauge , i have recently made a dumb project a password generater which generates password according to the user's requirement and then saves the password in a text file and later on we can fetch the password i have been programming from 6 months i have created this dumb thing eww
      Edit1 : its been 3 months since i made this comment in this time I have learned alot like plotting graphs and gui etc and i have recently made made notepad which is better than the real one

    • @hosher_2388
      @hosher_2388 3 роки тому +1

      @@Czstret same here! trying to learn java, it's my second day lol.

    • @chad5520
      @chad5520 3 роки тому +10

      Hey, Jesus loves you and will help you face your struggles. You don’t have to constantly keep your mind occupied. That can’t be good for you in the long run. He want to take all your worries, set you free, and show you that you have purpose! I love you and hope everything gets better.

    • @haitotolud5152
      @haitotolud5152 3 роки тому +2

      @@chad5520 amen

  • @reddblurr
    @reddblurr 4 роки тому +67

    He had the key all along, a deep passion for games and story telling.

  • @joneh9483
    @joneh9483 4 роки тому +550

    “The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack in will.”
    ~ Vince Lombardi Jr.

    • @yCherkashin
      @yCherkashin 4 роки тому +7

      That difference is actually in long-term perseverance, personal discipline and detailed vision.
      Luck is a force multiplier, and so is tacit knowledge.
      I'm not going to comment on your quote.

    • @prateekpanwar646
      @prateekpanwar646 4 роки тому

      Exactly, Very true

    • @romella_karmey
      @romella_karmey 4 роки тому +1

      @@yCherkashin you just emphasized and elaborate the 'will' part. Lol

    • @yCherkashin
      @yCherkashin 4 роки тому

      @@romella_karmey Or you could say the statement went from "yeah, kinda" to "this, definitely" with my help.

    • @joekerr4273
      @joekerr4273 4 роки тому +1

      nah its the lack of non asian parents

  • @MohammadAlizade
    @MohammadAlizade 2 роки тому +506

    Super inspiring video, there's also a huge misconception about PC spec for game dev or 3D.
    I mean 2010 intel hd graphics will do for start, no need to go RTX at day 1, literally

    • @SuperchargedW12
      @SuperchargedW12 2 роки тому +13

      Use commas (" , "). Allows people to understand you better.

    • @MohammadAlizade
      @MohammadAlizade 2 роки тому +2

      @@SuperchargedW12 sure

    • @wallacesousuke1433
      @wallacesousuke1433 2 роки тому +12

      @@SuperchargedW12 lmao how the heck do missing commas and periods prevent you from understanding text?

    • @SuperchargedW12
      @SuperchargedW12 2 роки тому +25

      @@wallacesousuke1433 It doesn't prevent me but it makes it easier. The point of communication is to be understood effortlessly. In the brain, language is processed, not analyzed.

    • @TubebotGaming
      @TubebotGaming 2 роки тому +2

      I started with intel pentium , 3gb ddr3 RAM and 1gb graphics card

  • @restusetiawan5222
    @restusetiawan5222 4 роки тому +284

    So inspiring.
    Im a teenager and still wondering if any of my decisions is not wrong.
    After watching this, i decided to "just do it" and put a hard work in everything i do.

    • @pteeradukteel
      @pteeradukteel 4 роки тому +12

      You can understand if your decision is wrong or not only after implementing it, so feel free to do everything

    • @lonewolfchf4072
      @lonewolfchf4072 4 роки тому +8

      Yes I'm 13 and same I am really working hard for my game. I even made a dev log in my channel

    • @ftfyoungleon
      @ftfyoungleon 4 роки тому +1

      @@lonewolfchf4072 hey what programming language did you learn first? Im 14 currently learning c++

    • @moxistarcraft
      @moxistarcraft 4 роки тому

      If you're young don't waste all your time behind the pc making games..remember to live life too

    • @CelestialCookies
      @CelestialCookies 4 роки тому

      Good luck guys! It's inspiring to read that

  • @dymoslaw
    @dymoslaw 4 роки тому +2479

    Moral of the story:
    Reddit doesnt help

    • @swurne1127
      @swurne1127 4 роки тому +175

      HAHAHHA u gotta avoid em toxic redditors who make it difficult for people to understand the point they're trying to make by using fancy words

    • @HalmyAfrialKhozaldy
      @HalmyAfrialKhozaldy 4 роки тому +2

      because it was blocked in my country

    • @sickduck6921
      @sickduck6921 4 роки тому +3

      @@HalmyAfrialKhozaldy how???

    • @sickduck6921
      @sickduck6921 4 роки тому +2

      @@HalmyAfrialKhozaldy where do you live??

    • @HalmyAfrialKhozaldy
      @HalmyAfrialKhozaldy 4 роки тому +7

      @@sickduck6921 indonesia

  • @dasherair
    @dasherair 4 роки тому +131

    That's incredible. I palyed "home is wehere one starts" a long ago and found it just awesome stotyrelling wise. Didn't know it was you. Let me tell you, I am so happy with you. You made your dream come true just doing the right way, dedicating time to and commiting to it. Storytelling is an art, just keep going. And as for me, I think I am gonna buy "the first tree". Man, just thank.

    • @littlemac3034
      @littlemac3034 4 роки тому +6

      I dno't feel lkie raednig tihs

    • @-abhinjharwal
      @-abhinjharwal 4 роки тому +4

      Little Mac wrods hvae nveer bene truer

    • @chakibchemso
      @chakibchemso 4 роки тому +2

      OAML

    • @-abhinjharwal
      @-abhinjharwal 4 роки тому +1

      @Evop Fx wyh me, teher aer tow othres toooo.
      Know u. *Spiderman meme*

  • @VaderNgoDev
    @VaderNgoDev 2 роки тому +1

    your smile after failing is the reason why i get inspired and start to become indie game dev (though i very bad at english and coding) but still stay positive

  • @callancaustic9355
    @callancaustic9355 4 роки тому +680

    Hearing him say that he still can't code worries me about my future in coding...

    • @zezba9000
      @zezba9000 4 роки тому +50

      Only people who can code can make PlayMaker. Node based langs will never replace syntactical ones as they can't represent some key stuff in very compact ways.
      Not saying its bad as not all minds can translate words into meaning as well BUT PlayMaker is for script kitties and many tasks need more than that.
      Its awesome stuff like that exists though so people use it as a tool and can express their ideas.

    • @aukevanderlee1633
      @aukevanderlee1633 4 роки тому +86

      Im a programmer myself. And when I started programming I was just like you. I just didn't understand it. But if you begin very very simple (search for python beginner tutorial on UA-cam) and if you don't give up, then eventually there comes one day where you suddenly understand it. And from that moment learning new languages becomes really easy. One more tip: code looks way more difficult than it actually is. Almost all of the words you see in code are just names for stuff that the programmer has made.

    • @AmallieGames
      @AmallieGames 4 роки тому +46

      I started with learning JavaScript on free code camp in 2016 - I'm a tech lead for 15 developers today. I promise you that you can do it, you have to practice every single day and learn big concepts in programming like design patterns and performance. But first start small, practice everyday and then think about it even when you're not coding. Read articles on coding blogs until you start to understand them. And never forget that I still Google things dozens of times a day (especially with C# lol) - just because you know how to code doesn't mean you have all the answers, so get comfortable with uncertainty. Good luck!

    • @justsomeguy8385
      @justsomeguy8385 4 роки тому +26

      Nah it sounds like he gave up on coding pretty quickly. Honestly I think this is more a case of playmaker being a crutch that prevents him from walking on his own. He's going to hit a wall at some point unless he only stick to making really basic games with simple systems. Sadly, he'll never listen because to him I'm just a "code snob," but that's his problem. Maybe it won't even matter for him because he's only really interested in making artsy games with lots of story telling.

    • @MrPlaiedes
      @MrPlaiedes 4 роки тому +8

      It's because if you dont believe it, no one else will. There is no finite threshold you cross. Set goals for yourself and cross those finish lines. Don't wait for someone else to say you've done it.

  • @ModulerDrone
    @ModulerDrone 4 роки тому +292

    My take from this: Doing dishes is paramount for success

    • @psivast8007
      @psivast8007 4 роки тому +5

      And skateboarding

    • @MuscleTeamOfficial
      @MuscleTeamOfficial 4 роки тому

      gucci do the dishes...

    • @hyperhektor7733
      @hyperhektor7733 4 роки тому +4

      it is , if you ever realised this. Not doing the dished leads to
      ->not having clean usable cooking pot -> eating fast food -> bad sleep ->bad mental mood ->doing addictive stuff gaming/scoialmedia/drugs ->get stuck in a cycle...or worse
      i hope you never get to the last stage ;D

    • @Patrickdaawsome
      @Patrickdaawsome 4 роки тому

      Don't forget to make your bed

    • @hyperhektor7733
      @hyperhektor7733 4 роки тому

      @@Patrickdaawsome lol thats easy, better clean your bathroom instead ;D

  • @carbonseven1st
    @carbonseven1st 3 роки тому +2244

    succesfull people be like: I started this restaurant with just one rice

  • @orangebananaaaa
    @orangebananaaaa 2 роки тому +11

    Beautiful story! Can't imagine how emotional that was when you got your first copies.
    Congrats to your success.

  • @sariousboy
    @sariousboy 4 роки тому +890

    I just found this video by accident, and after i watching it, some of me feels like its some kind of Unity ad for a sec there. But by the end of the video i felt kinda empty, im 25 now and i have nothing amazing in my life.. I always felt like that the sucssesfull people in the world are already rich or were born with some super talent wich i never had. So i lived my life like my perents told my too. going to school, than go to college and maybe make a small trip in the world before ill start my serious life of finding a serious work place and getting marrid and so on... and i actually was kindda fine with that, i honestly felt like there is no other choice,thats im to normal to be good at something that will change or amprove my life, but after watching this vedio it made me feel like i can make my dream come true, and that it might take much effort and tons of time since i dont really have any special talent but its possible.. but than i understood that i dont even have an actuall dream, all those years been living i was sure that im nothing special and i didnt even botherd thinking
    bout a real dream.. somthing that i really wish to do and become. And than the emptiness kicked me a littel, like i got a motivetion but no motive. But even in this video it looks like the guy also didnt knew that he can be a game developer, and didnt even consider it a dream.
    Im 25 now, and im just about start my normal life with a serious job and stuff... but after watching this it made me feel that i do have a dream and that i just need to find it out first, and after i will figur out what i wish to becoume and to do, ill chase it until ill make it done!
    There literely no porpose in life if you dont have a dream or a goal or something you want.
    I think everyone should find some dream to follow and not living from one day to another without any idea or thing that makes you wait for your free time just to start to work on that.
    People shouldnt be zombies, the should follow a porpose.
    And im sorry for my English..

    • @iamdozerq
      @iamdozerq 4 роки тому +29

      Yep - 90% of his success is target and target practicing. But you need to watch at target itself - it is a bring people something. It's not just "do whatever you like". Some theory of Buddhism say this, you should check it out. I am not Buddhist and never will be, but it can explain something - remember, first university was in India.
      And for some people who just lost - religion can help you a lot, doesn't matter which one, all of them are same. I'm atheist btw.

    • @calonwilcock3605
      @calonwilcock3605 4 роки тому +4

      👏👏

    • @mikehulcy5879
      @mikehulcy5879 4 роки тому +39

      It's not too late man!! Figure out what makes you excited and motivated, and give it your all to learn and grow- and most importantly have fun.

    • @josephleviglea8942
      @josephleviglea8942 4 роки тому +15

      You can do it mate. I believe you, it was never too late to start over.Hope you can make a video about your life journey in the future cant wait for your success.

    • @BVK.
      @BVK. 4 роки тому +24

      25? Pffft!
      Success can be achieve in 5-10 years
      Sometimes less
      So dont give up!
      Still have alot of time left

  • @mvargasmoran
    @mvargasmoran 4 роки тому +152

    Nietzsche: "A man with a why, can bear almost any how"

    • @fahadalenezi7722
      @fahadalenezi7722 4 роки тому +2

      An apple a day keep the what comes around comeback doctor.

  • @GodotAcademy
    @GodotAcademy 4 роки тому +262

    Wonderful story! I love the bit at 4:12 where you're closing a bunch of tabs - so relatable =)

  • @shreyashanshuman3470
    @shreyashanshuman3470 3 роки тому +3

    Such an inspirational story man...I'm a design student pursuing game design & development..your story gave me goosebumps man.

  • @alihagesleiman2296
    @alihagesleiman2296 4 роки тому +7

    Truly inspiring story! I am myself self-learning C++ in Unreal for close to a year now with no previous CS background and watching your video is a fresh breath of hope. Thank you! You got yourself a new sub :)

  • @Solaniin
    @Solaniin 4 роки тому +60

    I almost cried. That was a beautiful story, and I'm so happy for this man.

  • @tehufn
    @tehufn 4 роки тому +260

    "I went into film making, which felt like a safer option..."
    LOL

    • @Skyara
      @Skyara 4 роки тому +6

      LMFAO. Idk which is safer tbh

    • @kookythymes2838
      @kookythymes2838 4 роки тому +4

      yea lol, there doesn't seem to be anything unsafe about wanting to be a game developer in 2020. Seems to have an influx of jobs

    • @guilhermme5280
      @guilhermme5280 4 роки тому +2

      The movie industry has existed for much more time than the game industry, looking at it by that perspective, and as a creative-oriented person myself, film school feels much more "safe" to go to.
      But I live in Brazil, here we don't have much academic exploration in dev school, and film school is a little bit more common, so maybe that's why I feel this way.

    • @yourfriendme3
      @yourfriendme3 4 роки тому +2

      @@kookythymes2838 Maybe not in a traditional sense but he wanted to be an indie developer, which comes with a lot of risks and even with an amazing game if you dont know how to market no matter how good it is, it will flop. Steam has a bunch of hidden gems. I own over 200+ indie titles some of them with 100s of hours. Yet they only have a thousand or two thousand downloads tops. Which can be a decent amount of money but nothing you could live off of.

    • @IgnatiusWallmeyer0774
      @IgnatiusWallmeyer0774 4 роки тому +1

      Me: laughs in 2020

  • @yutanarkavich
    @yutanarkavich 3 роки тому +2

    Your story made me cry man... I am not able to see my child for years and when I saw your daughter hoping on your lap near the end while you successfully made an income and the dream job real, I just couldn't hold it anymore. You inspired me. I will start learning how to make a game from today, just to get my son back. Thanks for motivation.

  • @rendija27
    @rendija27 4 роки тому +47

    Hi. I recently started playing The First Tree by chance on Steam. I haven't played video games in years, recently I just play Minecraft with my 8 year old son. I loved The First Tree. Then I got to know your story and it was very inspiring. Thank you for your work.

  • @baiterfish7901
    @baiterfish7901 4 роки тому +16

    David, your story is so inspirational to me. I don't plan to become a game developer, but you inspire me to work harder on my other projects and I can't thank you enough for that

  • @carlosdavalos1854
    @carlosdavalos1854 4 роки тому +10

    I feel so inspired right now, making games is my dream, sometimes I feel like I'm stuck at school, like I can't improve, but this kind of videos makes me wanna keep working hard to achieve it. I live in Mexico, life here is so hard, I have to work so I can pay for my career, sometimes I feel tired and want to throw everything away, but I know I gotta keep going ahead.
    Thank you so much for this video and for making me realize I never have to give up.

    • @zenoncma
      @zenoncma 4 роки тому

      "Retroceder nunca , rendirse jamás" 😁 ... Que todas tus metas se cumplan amigo ! 👍

  • @mcgator1208
    @mcgator1208 2 роки тому +5

    I'm starting my journey. I'm in my pre-planning phase and this video makes me cry everytime I watch it. I don't know why but I feel extremely passionate about making games solo and this video inspires me beyond what anything in my life has. Thank you for telling your story. Honestly. Thank you. When I release this game I want you to see it. ❤️

    • @Alex.7771
      @Alex.7771 10 місяців тому

      Как вы продвигаетесь в этом деле? Я тоже делаю игру в 3D на движке Godot4. Большое внимание я уделяю эстетике игрового окружения.

  • @scarebuddy7732
    @scarebuddy7732 3 роки тому +24

    havent had that feeling in my throath being closed by emotions like this in a while from a youtube video.. im really happy for you and the people surrounded by you that you never gave up on your dreams this really gives me motiviation to keep going myself. much love and respect to you

    • @Rehanbrothers209
      @Rehanbrothers209 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/channels/XD2VoJdu8SJsuMMN8zJj9Q.html?sub_confirmation1

    • @Rehanbrothers209
      @Rehanbrothers209 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/vHUiuDN5uhI/v-deo.html

  • @diegocuehdz
    @diegocuehdz 4 роки тому +13

    Just found out that The First Tree is in the switch store. I have to say is one of the most beautiful and moving stories I have ever played. Your story is very inspiring, I hope you keep making games and uploading videos about your journey.

  • @r0x304
    @r0x304 4 роки тому +83

    Man seeing how you became successful and built a family got me tearing up.

  • @biggirih7225
    @biggirih7225 2 роки тому +1

    Just that footage of tryna shred that rail made me hit subscribe... That hit home, so much nostalgia. All the good times w the boys skateboarding and bmxing soo long ago. Time flies, man 😭

  • @experimental9414
    @experimental9414 4 роки тому +8

    The power of a finished project is something I only started realizing some time ago.
    For years, I've tried to learn all sorts of things. From coding to drawing, from 3D modeling to knitting, from origami to algorithmic trading...
    And I don't regret doing any of the above...I just regret one thing.
    Often, I'd shy away from a particularly complicated part, thinking it was too complicated for me, which resulted in leaving that project there...in the middle of nowhere.
    Lately though, I've stopped sitting for hours and trying to pull out every sucky part of a project that could use improvement.
    Shutting the laptop for a short while and doing something else has helped me not think so much.
    And once I'm back after a cup of tea or an hour of Don't Starve, I start fresh. A new project.
    And over time, these projects add up.
    Sure, the number of sucky things that need improvement also increase, but so do the awesome things you ended up making!
    This comment is a way to remind my brain that it's okay to make sucky stuff as long as you are learning something new.
    Keep working! And one day, you'll have an entire city to look at, a city of YOUR work that YOU created! :)

  • @gambello1195
    @gambello1195 4 роки тому +129

    Dude are you me? Playing games and making mods as a child, going trough film school just to end up nowhere. I started making games with Unreal Engine couple of years ago. Cheers and good luck!

    • @nowybopes
      @nowybopes 4 роки тому

      Do you have any published game? You should definitely show us

    • @gambello1195
      @gambello1195 4 роки тому +17

      @@nowybopes I have one in works, not anything published atm. I'm working on a fps cyberpunk hitman type of game.

    • @remkoburger6595
      @remkoburger6595 4 роки тому

      @@gambello1195 Sounds awesome, but also a lot like some new game from CD Project Red... Anyway, good luck!

    • @drobnoxius9483
      @drobnoxius9483 4 роки тому +2

      @@gambello1195 you shouldn't make it to complicated

    • @yasseryasso9000
      @yasseryasso9000 4 роки тому +1

      that's cool . good luck dude i wish to play this game when u realise it :)

  • @Alacmalalb
    @Alacmalalb 4 роки тому +7

    Your story is so inspiring and actually reminds me I'm at an early stage in the same story, so thanks for the reminder to keep going.
    Also, it's so clear to see that your film education still comes naturally, the video was so well edited! Best of luck with your future games, I can't wait to see what you produce next.

  • @MateusRapini
    @MateusRapini 2 роки тому +37

    That's a beautifull story bro! Congrats!!

  • @LoneWolfUKgaming
    @LoneWolfUKgaming 4 роки тому +68

    Thank you. Myself, I am slowly building my first game through unity, but I really find it difficult to find the balance with family and work. Your video is very inspiring. Please keep doing what you are doing.

    • @trrrmac
      @trrrmac 4 роки тому +2

      Matthew Hearson ya true man, like someone has to hack a day to be more like 26 hour instead of 24 lol

    • @PoeLemic
      @PoeLemic 4 роки тому +1

      Here's my solution. Decide to need less. There are so many things we don't need, so I just let go and not want. That way, you can have more time and work less. If that makes sense.

  • @chewbacca4403
    @chewbacca4403 3 роки тому +110

    Not gonna lie, I had tears in my eyes.
    What a wonderful story.
    Subscribed!

    • @Rehanbrothers209
      @Rehanbrothers209 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/channels/XD2VoJdu8SJsuMMN8zJj9Q.html?sub_confirmation1

    • @Rehanbrothers209
      @Rehanbrothers209 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/mc8PS40wH64/v-deo.html

    • @mrgoat4312
      @mrgoat4312 2 роки тому +1

      If you have got tears in your eyes you must publish your new game on steam Good luck!!!

  • @canaanholley5900
    @canaanholley5900 4 роки тому +18

    With this kind of dedication, Unity’s particle system, and the free Unity asset packs, you can do anything.

  • @KashyapKing_offl
    @KashyapKing_offl 3 роки тому +1

    Dreams don't need something complicated. You have to just believe, work hard and overcome your dreams.

  • @natevirtual
    @natevirtual 3 роки тому +26

    You have truly inspired me. When most of us say: "I'll never make it", you proved otherwise.

    • @Rehanbrothers209
      @Rehanbrothers209 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/channels/XD2VoJdu8SJsuMMN8zJj9Q.html?sub_confirmation1

  • @rusozawr4969
    @rusozawr4969 4 роки тому +352

    "World's okayest developer" xD

  • @PanginooTV
    @PanginooTV 4 роки тому +5

    This video has always been in my recommendations and I've avoided it like a plague thinking it will just involve a ton of codes that I will never understand.
    So here I am, finally fought to urge to click away and I found myself teary eyed the whole time watching this video.
    Thanks to this video, my motivation to be a better storyteller is renewed once again! ♥

  • @Jack-vf9gg
    @Jack-vf9gg 4 роки тому +16

    You seem like such a good guy! Congrats, you deserve all the good things that come your way.

  • @codinginflow
    @codinginflow 4 роки тому +41

    True passion, I love it

  • @nsing323
    @nsing323 4 роки тому +874

    Moral of the story: You’ll never know what programming is

    • @bzv707
      @bzv707 3 роки тому +2

      This though.

    • @mrlexter1151
      @mrlexter1151 3 роки тому +42

      Its not about programming. Its about a way you make your own story

    • @Christian-yy3xt
      @Christian-yy3xt 3 роки тому +4

      This hit deep

    • @AaronAtkinson
      @AaronAtkinson 3 роки тому +4

      That may be true, but he does know revenue from a successful game.
      That being said, I'd recommend learning to code. But to each his own.

    • @kodiererg
      @kodiererg 3 роки тому +8

      I actually thought this might turn into an inspirational story about a non technical person learning to code, but it's a story about a non-technical person spending money to try and avoid coding.

  • @draugadrotti7155
    @draugadrotti7155 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you, I've got a bunch of just partially finished game ideas because I told myself that I am a tinkerer. Do a thing, drop it in a folder, never look at it again. I'm back to tinkering with a new idea and hit a pretty big roadblock and am frankly frustrated at this point. I really needed this.

  • @TopFacts4U-w5y
    @TopFacts4U-w5y 4 роки тому +16

    He also made a short film and we are watching it now 👌

  • @CryinOverSpilledTea
    @CryinOverSpilledTea 3 роки тому +4

    This story hits home for me a lot.
    Since I was a kid I dreamed of making my own games. I really went through it in highschool and had a hard time actually enjoying anything but video games. The video games provided me with another world to escape to, and that world gave me inspirations to become the person I am now (love games with good moral messages no matter how corny). When I was 21 I had an opportunity to take 2 months to train (unpaid until after it was over) to learn a new industry, and in July of 2017 got my first decent job at a consulting firm working closely with snooty architects and engineers drawing up plans. During this training, we quickly glossed over unity for work related reasons and it sort of stuck with me, but I didn’t know any code and that held me back. I worked myself sick sometimes, commuting 6 hours total a day for an 8 hour job just to get out of my garbage little town. Now, almost 4 years later I am finally in the process of learning unreal engine blueprints and developing the idea for my first game, and I haven’t been so excited in forever. If I make a working game that’s anything remotely close to my vision, it’s a success for me.
    Love the channel, definitely inspiration porn for upcoming game developers.

  • @rubberrubbubnik3962
    @rubberrubbubnik3962 4 роки тому +55

    3:24 that was my exact reaction when i heard unity had visual code

    • @maxsolo2652
      @maxsolo2652 4 роки тому +5

      Rubber Rubbubnik
      Visual code is a saver which transforms into a project management nightmare in a second.

    • @axel0us
      @axel0us 4 роки тому +5

      UE developers be like: oh rEaLlY?

    • @maxsolo2652
      @maxsolo2652 4 роки тому +1

      Иван Абуховский
      Same with UE, a management nightmare.
      Try to pass such a project to a another visual code “dev”.
      Every such dev has his own way of managing the structure of the app.
      And the structure becomes very overwhelming in a very short time, meaning, the “code” complexity increases in a geometrical progression.

    • @Methos_
      @Methos_ 4 роки тому +3

      @@maxsolo2652 Does visual code at least show you the written code too? Like couldn't it be a good way to learn basic-intermediate code?
      I've "tried" learning code a couple times, but after 5 hours of watching boring ass youtube tutorials said, "fuck it".

    • @maxsolo2652
      @maxsolo2652 4 роки тому

      Meth_Busters
      No, visual code does not show you the actual code.
      It is translated internally into code, when the game is run or built.
      Check out a basic visual code tutorial, it might be something that would work for you.
      If you don’t get enthusiastic about coding after your first “Hello world”, then the actual code-programming is not for you.

  • @si_mon_ki2828
    @si_mon_ki2828 2 роки тому +2

    You made me feel motivated and emotional when I watched the video, it makes me want to cry with happiness, I'm very happy for you dude, really. Your story makes me feel hopeful.

    • @Retsiger
      @Retsiger 4 місяці тому

      literally i started crying haha

  • @alfonseeeee
    @alfonseeeee 4 роки тому +20

    This is so freaking inspirational and motivating, man.

  • @phytoplankton7003
    @phytoplankton7003 4 роки тому +15

    The part when he said he google searches millions of tutorials really hit close to home

  • @michaelmeacham4517
    @michaelmeacham4517 4 роки тому +39

    My man.. I played and finished The First Tree with my kids. We loved it! I was also impressed you did all this while working a full time job. I’ve been there. I built my entire freelance business and learned graphic design/digital marketing between the hours of 8pm-midnight, almost every night. Love your story. Inspiring!

  • @the_politics_guy
    @the_politics_guy Рік тому +1

    Just found your channel.....and I wanna say a few things
    1. This right here was more inspirational than most anything ive ever seen. Not gonna lie, Im a 40 yr old father of 3 and this brought tears to my eyes.
    2. As someone that just started on UE5 and learning game dev all by myself without a coding background as well, THIS is what I needed to see.
    You sir....thank you!

  • @kevn_erik
    @kevn_erik 4 роки тому +11

    "Home is where one starts" is one of the best games I've ever played!

  • @Techomiame
    @Techomiame 4 роки тому +12

    Just Two Words: Truely WOW!
    This guy converted his skills to profession.
    And everything in this video we can explore what he learned from life.
    He used his great film making to produce this masterpiece, and his great lust for learning to design that lovely game.
    Such a Motivation.

    • @hiufuxthevideographer9877
      @hiufuxthevideographer9877 2 роки тому

      I am Terra-/- Forming Cyber Space, Creating Technology, and Redirecting Human Psychological Pathways....ua-cam.com/video/BGX67h-DdgQ/v-deo.html

  • @RareBirdGames
    @RareBirdGames 4 роки тому +6

    Hey this is exactly what I went through. I never thought gaming would actually get easier and more powerful, so I went into film and now I'm circling back.

  • @tomatobuns
    @tomatobuns 3 роки тому +17

    This video is inspiring
    and looks like that film class was worth it…
    goosebumps everywhere

  • @Kaqua3D
    @Kaqua3D 3 роки тому +326

    If his co-worker didn't say that one sentence nothing of this would exist.

    • @hpsmash77
      @hpsmash77 3 роки тому +39

      butterfly effect

    • @allftw2677
      @allftw2677 3 роки тому +12

      @@hpsmash77 eyyyy , btw about that pebble you kicked witch landed in front ones someone's bike who fell off the cliff and died , that guy wa's gonna save humanity from WW3 , just saying you doomed as all ... I'M JOKING .If it wasn't obvious OR WAS I .

    • @hpsmash77
      @hpsmash77 3 роки тому

      @@allftw2677 😂

    • @zombiekiller7101
      @zombiekiller7101 3 роки тому +6

      @@allftw2677 r/ihadastroke

    • @justamanofculture12
      @justamanofculture12 3 роки тому +4

      @@allftw2677 can confirm. I was that guy.

  • @teushommes6751
    @teushommes6751 4 роки тому +8

    The fact that you got the idea for the game while doing dishes reminds me that I should really write down the random stories that sometimes pop into my head.

    • @jonny__b
      @jonny__b 4 роки тому +1

      Ideas are cheap. Execution is what matters I'm afraid

    • @teushommes6751
      @teushommes6751 4 роки тому +1

      @@jonny__b For me coming up with ideas is the hardest part of any project, once I start working it goes pretty smooth. But I guess that's different for other people.

  • @Albert-Freeman
    @Albert-Freeman 4 роки тому +9

    So inspiring, I have kinda the same story. I started making mods for Unreal Tournament 3 when I was 14-15, now I'm 22 and I'm just trying to make my own finished products.
    Since I'm a 3d artist I'm still learning a lot of Unreal Engine 4 visual scripting/blueprints and I don't think I'm going to be able to finish a full game for a long time but I think I still got plenty of time to make something good.

    • @shivbajpai3826
      @shivbajpai3826 4 роки тому +2

      I'm 21 and I'm trying to make my own game too just like you!!!

    • @anderbd2634
      @anderbd2634 4 роки тому +1

      I'm 19 and I'm trying to make my own game too

  • @questmachine3423
    @questmachine3423 2 роки тому +1

    He's not saying a vague answer but telling how simple his life and how much you want hard work as an example he's a great storyteller.

  • @LaEve
    @LaEve 4 роки тому +21

    Definitely going to buy and play "The First Tree" as soon as possible after hearing your story!

  • @FullNameJimmy
    @FullNameJimmy 4 роки тому +212

    Heres me trying to make a 3d cube move

    • @MrYkwong
      @MrYkwong 4 роки тому +2

      Imao

    • @hungerfan552
      @hungerfan552 4 роки тому +12

      GetComponent().AddForce(100, 0, 0);
      (I know that this is probaly a joke comment )

    • @raul.oliveira
      @raul.oliveira 4 роки тому +4

      everyone has to start somewhere.

    • @abdullahkhalid7679
      @abdullahkhalid7679 4 роки тому +6

      @@hungerfan552
      1. Create new Cube.
      2. Add Rigidbody component to it.
      3. Add a new script to the Cube.
      4. Then write this code in the script.
      5. Save and run.
      (I know this is a joke comment as well xD)

    • @kangjohan78
      @kangjohan78 4 роки тому +1

      GOOGLE IT! duh.

  • @ChinchillaBONK
    @ChinchillaBONK 3 роки тому +33

    I have to say, your video editing and overall cinematography, sounds... EVERYTHING is SSSOOOOO well made. Brilliantly polished. This feels like a short movie

    • @Rehanbrothers209
      @Rehanbrothers209 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/channels/XD2VoJdu8SJsuMMN8zJj9Q.html?sub_confirmation1

    • @Rehanbrothers209
      @Rehanbrothers209 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/vHUiuDN5uhI/v-deo.html

    • @mirageman2
      @mirageman2 2 роки тому +1

      To be honest to me it felt like an advertisement and I wondered why I couldn't see the hint "contains advertisement".

  • @sarahmeetspixel
    @sarahmeetspixel Рік тому

    This game literally changed my perspective on good games. I played it awhile ago and helped get through a really depressing season in my life. Going through a new season, it looks like I should play your game again. Great job and please continue to follow your dreams 🎉

  • @sanbastia9817
    @sanbastia9817 4 роки тому +225

    it's a beautifull story, where there is only one in maybe millions could achieve that, i salute you !

    • @psivast8007
      @psivast8007 4 роки тому +22

      I don't think it's that far fetched to do what he did. Not to take away from his accomplishment, but I think he's trying to speak to normal everyday people and to get them thinking about the future and the possibilities. But that's my view, I could be wrong.

    • @MK_2023.
      @MK_2023. 4 роки тому +24

      'there is only one in maybe millions could achieve that', that is incredibly wrong and might put doubt into beginner game devs.

    • @MK_2023.
      @MK_2023. 4 роки тому +1

      @@psivast8007 sorry man, my comment was for SanBastia :P

    • @psivast8007
      @psivast8007 4 роки тому +1

      @@MK_2023. I know, I misread it at first. That was my fault.

    • @eduuklee9453
      @eduuklee9453 4 роки тому

      bruh did you even watched this video? He said there are easy ways to make great games for everyone D; He really ist just a normal guy, no genius or something. And all he does is very basic

  • @christsciple
    @christsciple 2 роки тому +41

    This is absolutely beautiful! I'm in my early 30's. When I was growing up in the 90's and early 2000's, my parents had limited me to no more than 30 minutes at the computer per day. I was obsessed with web development which wasn't very sophisticated back then. But I used my time wisely to create a gaming site full of cheats, hints, and walk-throughs. I sold my first site at age 13 to a well-known gaming company for five figures and that took over my world.
    My parents all but forbid me to pursue computer science in college so I ended up studying civil engineering. I quit and became a janitor for three years using all my spare time to writing code and learning. Eventually, I landed a job as a SQL developer with front end responsibilities (weird job) -> data engineer -> full stack developer -> and now work as a consultant. Learning a trade on the computer is absolutely life changing. Whether its learning how to make games as you have, photoshop, SEO, writing code, etc. There are so many possibilities out there. It saved my life by giving me purpose and allowing me to pay off my student debts and just recently I bought my first house and providing for my family.
    To anyone out there - keep grinding and stay humble. Good things will happen!

    • @Rehanbrothers209
      @Rehanbrothers209 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/mc8PS40wH64/v-deo.html

    • @sphagetti3628
      @sphagetti3628 Рік тому +1

      What website if you don't mind me asking?

    • @l.2620
      @l.2620 Рік тому

      This is the most fake sounding story I've heard today and I'm watching a guy dramatically read his life story to me with an Oscar bait piano song in the background

    • @christsciple
      @christsciple Рік тому

      @@l.2620Totally understand your skepticism here because it sounds a bit crazy but it is also 100% true, and I left out a lot of information that would only make it sound crazier. Literally nothing I said here was made more dramatic, I actually toned it down.
      Again, I am just some dude on the interwebs but I cannot emphasize enough how much software development has changed my life and hate to sound cliche but it's also one of those "if I can do it then you can too" things because I am not that smart, nor a very fast learner.

  • @Thenineoh
    @Thenineoh 2 роки тому +8

    Honestly your experience creating mods was extremely useful. I would consider that to be actual game dev experience. Although there wasn't any code involved, you actually were doing the design process of game developing (which for me, starting off as purely a coder, is the hard part of game design).

  • @ganchunk
    @ganchunk 2 роки тому

    bro... making indie games didn't changed your life. your passion, dedication & perseverance did. thank you for the inspiring video.

  • @arnavshindolkar179
    @arnavshindolkar179 4 роки тому +8

    Dude, this gave me goosebumps! will love to hear more!

  • @Tx-do9fe
    @Tx-do9fe 4 роки тому +4

    This made me cry a bit this is an amazing experience thank you for never giving up

  • @HistoiredeGeek
    @HistoiredeGeek 4 роки тому +7

    I've seen your GDC conference, it was pretty inspiring and this video is even more. You have a new follower !

  • @personismaybe0610
    @personismaybe0610 Рік тому +1

    I don’t know if you’re reading this, but you are my inspiration. I remember trying out Python for the first time and asked myself “what do I want to do with this?”, I then came across multiple stories about game development while surfing the web. Your story is one of if not my biggest motivation to move forward. Thanks to you, I’m now going to college next year to study game design and development. Hopefully I’ll get my dream job from the knowledge I’ve earned over the past 2 years, and maybe even make my dream game. Thank you, Game Dev Unlocked.

  • @aakashyadav2430
    @aakashyadav2430 4 роки тому +11

    Moral : if u start something led it be complete..... ... Never give up never stop anywhere ... No matter what... Cause its ur turn to do everything....

  • @DarshD
    @DarshD 4 роки тому +10

    As a gamer and game reviewer, I have an immense respect for independent developers.

  • @Rzyrito
    @Rzyrito 2 роки тому +3

    Really needed this video glad I came across it. Started designing my game. Took me 1 month to actually get 1 thing to work but I’m proud of it more then anything and I know I’ll have more hard parts along the journey but knowing I was able to solve the issue it made me happy. The next day I hit a deer driving home. Completely shut down thought I was having a good week. My ideas were coming to life and then that happen. Had to make it to work still so I did using families car. Ended up listening to this on my way to work. We really need more motivational game design videos out there. As shut down as I am I’m still going to sit down and do what I dream of and love. Idk if there was a significant message to this video but I definitely picked something out of it and it motivated me even more to continue and not let hard times stop me from what I have dreamed for the future.

  • @joelenss
    @joelenss 2 роки тому +1

    So damn inspiring. I started coding a year ago and have been in a down phase lately. But duuuuude. Your Story, This video and the chills I had watching this.... get back to work everyone, we got a world to conquer

  • @d.4520
    @d.4520 4 роки тому +6

    I recently bought and played the game "The first tree" on my switch! I thought it was a little confusing at times but all in all it was really interesting and relaxing. Great atmosphere and music