How Making Indie Games Changed My Life

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  • Опубліковано 17 бер 2020
  • My name is David and I make games for a living... which blows my mind, since I'm horrible at coding and I'm self-taught with art/design. In this mini-documentary, I go through my life and explain how I got here. I hope it inspires you to start, finish, and market your game-because trust me, it's worth it.
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    Credits (used with permission): archjoe, Edward256, LMHPoly, Chris Zabriskie
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  • @BULLITT1
    @BULLITT1 3 роки тому +9605

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

    • @RUPEEEEEEEEE
      @RUPEEEEEEEEE 3 роки тому +41

      Same

    • @masterdementer
      @masterdementer 3 роки тому +471

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

    • @octahedron646
      @octahedron646 3 роки тому +233

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

    • @arclighter3310
      @arclighter3310 3 роки тому +8

      Me same bro

    • @intj_5398
      @intj_5398 3 роки тому +64

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

  • @tomtoma8442
    @tomtoma8442 3 роки тому +9885

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

  • @film_magician
    @film_magician 2 роки тому +740

    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.

    • @jsnopp
      @jsnopp 2 роки тому +44

      Hope y'all make it big

    • @evannz
      @evannz 2 роки тому +20

      Good luck for you man

    • @Desertpunk1986
      @Desertpunk1986 2 роки тому +12

      Hope it’s coming along!

    • @nachooo1155
      @nachooo1155 2 роки тому +7

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

    • @thehappypeople7495
      @thehappypeople7495 2 роки тому +6

      so its been 4 months, hows the game goin

  • @Louisianish
    @Louisianish 2 роки тому +452

    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 2 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

  • @theboogeyman2295
    @theboogeyman2295 3 роки тому +2840

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

    • @10jtsubscribers0video8
      @10jtsubscribers0video8 3 роки тому +103

      yeah my pc bellow the minimum requirements of unity

    • @SemihAkgul
      @SemihAkgul 3 роки тому +8

      :'D

    • @justeretz7988
      @justeretz7988 3 роки тому +42

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

    • @brangja4815
      @brangja4815 3 роки тому +13

      @@justeretz7988 Dude, we have common problem.

    • @sukho01
      @sukho01 3 роки тому +6

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

  • @flm318
    @flm318 3 роки тому +2909

    Moral of the story: never make fun of unity

  • @SILVERSPADES
    @SILVERSPADES 2 роки тому +347

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

    • @Key1_music
      @Key1_music 2 роки тому +2

      lol hope you'll start well if you do

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  • @javanaguirre4425
    @javanaguirre4425 2 роки тому +49

    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 3 роки тому +1559

    the University of Google Search

    • @citrus4419
      @citrus4419 3 роки тому +16

      youtube*

    • @nyx5110
      @nyx5110 3 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 3 роки тому +13

      The great library of Wikipedia

    • @AdobeAirpods
      @AdobeAirpods 3 роки тому +10

      life of a coder

    • @nathanreddent2427
      @nathanreddent2427 3 роки тому +6

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

  • @QuickClips_69
    @QuickClips_69 3 роки тому +5589

    Alternative title : How my coworker changed my life

    • @Nitsujima
      @Nitsujima 3 роки тому +151

      2:15 😂

    • @codybythesea
      @codybythesea 3 роки тому +131

      or: How Unity changed my life

    • @momsloveryuvi
      @momsloveryuvi 3 роки тому +8

      True 🤣

    • @DBT1007
      @DBT1007 3 роки тому +21

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

    • @DennebG
      @DennebG 3 роки тому +1

      Hahhaha true

  • @MohammadAlizade
    @MohammadAlizade 2 роки тому +503

    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

    • @centenarium
      @centenarium 2 роки тому +12

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

    • @MohammadAlizade
      @MohammadAlizade 2 роки тому +2

      @@centenarium sure

    • @wallacesousuke1433
      @wallacesousuke1433 2 роки тому +12

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

    • @centenarium
      @centenarium 2 роки тому +24

      @@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

  • @idkofany
    @idkofany 2 роки тому +21

    I played through the first tree is one sitting and I cried so much at the end as a mom. Excellent ending my friend. I’m a regular dev but now also a subscriber. Thanks for sharing your story!

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  • @Lxcx333
    @Lxcx333 3 роки тому +2596

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

  • @panostsak
    @panostsak 3 роки тому +1700

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

    • @youtubeusersince
      @youtubeusersince 3 роки тому +16

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

    • @panostsak
      @panostsak 3 роки тому +43

      @@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 3 роки тому +3

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

    • @panostsak
      @panostsak 3 роки тому +18

      @@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 3 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

  • @blakerunyon09
    @blakerunyon09 2 роки тому +25

    Dude, so many programmers out there are impossible people to deal with. It all boils down to them screaming "We don't want you to learn what makes us feel smart". And I'm a programmer myself haha. Good on your for pushing through it and putting something out there!

    • @caj2688
      @caj2688 4 дні тому +1

      100%, I think they get off on the mystique surrounding their work

  • @coelophysisstudios465
    @coelophysisstudios465 Рік тому +23

    I’m 15 years old, and my dream job is being an indie game developer. Now I’m not the greatest at math and no nothing about coding, I’ve done a little 3D modeling in Minecraft and that’s it. This video has given me so much hope that my dream may one day become a reality. Thanks for sharing your story man!

    • @ooky4986
      @ooky4986 9 місяців тому

      Same though

    • @rainysunset2009
      @rainysunset2009 7 місяців тому +1

      I'm 14 and I'm an aspiring game developer. Like you, I'm not the greatest at math, but I know that one day, my dream will become a reality

    • @fierce84
      @fierce84 3 місяці тому

      @@rainysunset2009 me too also 14 its been my dream since i was 7 years old, when i used to make games in roblox, i spend a hour every day learning and someday i wanna do it full time

    • @rainysunset2009
      @rainysunset2009 3 місяці тому

      @@fierce84 That's really cool

    • @fierce84
      @fierce84 3 місяці тому

      what sort of game do u wanna make
      @@rainysunset2009

  • @carbonseven1st
    @carbonseven1st 3 роки тому +2094

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

  • @dymoslaw
    @dymoslaw 3 роки тому +2480

    Moral of the story:
    Reddit doesnt help

    • @swurne1127
      @swurne1127 3 роки тому +174

      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 3 роки тому +2

      because it was blocked in my country

    • @sickduck6921
      @sickduck6921 3 роки тому +3

      @@HalmyAfrialKhozaldy how???

    • @sickduck6921
      @sickduck6921 3 роки тому +2

      @@HalmyAfrialKhozaldy where do you live??

    • @HalmyAfrialKhozaldy
      @HalmyAfrialKhozaldy 3 роки тому +7

      @@sickduck6921 indonesia

  • @scarebuddy7732
    @scarebuddy7732 2 роки тому +21

    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

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  • @ChinchillaBONK
    @ChinchillaBONK 2 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

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    • @mirageman2
      @mirageman2 Рік тому +1

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

  • @awonderingcoconut6881
    @awonderingcoconut6881 3 роки тому +997

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

    • @OrangeAceGaming
      @OrangeAceGaming 3 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 3 роки тому +6

      It eez what it eez

    • @emilwibergh1014
      @emilwibergh1014 3 роки тому +11

      @@OrangeAceGaming You should try google them.

    • @OrangeAceGaming
      @OrangeAceGaming 3 роки тому +7

      @@emilwibergh1014 IQ: 200

    • @emilwibergh1014
      @emilwibergh1014 3 роки тому +5

      @@OrangeAceGaming Hey google, search indie game developer quote

  • @AnVinhNguyen
    @AnVinhNguyen 3 роки тому +968

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

  • @orangebananaaaa
    @orangebananaaaa Рік тому +10

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

  • @ruggedtechie5867
    @ruggedtechie5867 2 роки тому +73

    Inspiring story man. You probably inspired a generation of kids , it was inspirational for me and im 41. The coding snobs will always try to stop you lol. Create on

    • @alexandratrenkova9339
      @alexandratrenkova9339 Рік тому

      My boss who is a game dev with over 20 years of experience (www.youtube.com/@SamuelAsherRivello profile link for anyone interested), says that if you have the inspiration and resilience to keep pushing, whether you know code originally or not will not stop you from achieving what you set out to do. So never give up!

    • @uzidayo
      @uzidayo 10 місяців тому +5

      Thing is, he outsourced the coding. Idk why he doesn't mention it in this video

    • @celery7810
      @celery7810 9 місяців тому

      @@uzidayo how do you know

  • @--MahadyHasan
    @--MahadyHasan 3 роки тому +656

    "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 3 роки тому +27

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

    • @johnnydev819
      @johnnydev819 3 роки тому +40

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

    • @mrblacksoot1207
      @mrblacksoot1207 3 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

  • @ggg-tv7mp
    @ggg-tv7mp 3 роки тому +466

    Nothing is important than self-confidence in a person.

    • @didsyl2626
      @didsyl2626 3 роки тому

      A fat self-confident person.

    • @user-vp9ub1fm8y
      @user-vp9ub1fm8y 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

  • @mcgator1208
    @mcgator1208 Рік 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 3 місяці тому

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

  • @VaderNgoDev
    @VaderNgoDev Рік 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

  • @valorantnoob7457
    @valorantnoob7457 3 роки тому +448

    damn, this co-worker gives great advices.

    • @slaveNo-4028
      @slaveNo-4028 3 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

    • @user-ls7mr4rq5x
      @user-ls7mr4rq5x 3 роки тому

      It’s not a fox

  • @jaydenmoon1165
    @jaydenmoon1165 3 роки тому +739

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

    • @jaydenmoon1165
      @jaydenmoon1165 2 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

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  • @shreyashanshuman3470
    @shreyashanshuman3470 2 роки тому +3

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

  • @inside_out_sports
    @inside_out_sports 7 місяців 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!

  • @rodames1089
    @rodames1089 3 роки тому +242

    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 3 роки тому +12

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

    • @fcf8269
      @fcf8269 3 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

    • @KTK-o
      @KTK-o 3 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 3 роки тому

      Another World was made by a single person in 1991.

    • @fcf8269
      @fcf8269 3 роки тому

      @@limageur Eric Chahi

  • @callancaustic9355
    @callancaustic9355 3 роки тому +678

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

    • @zezba9000
      @zezba9000 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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.

  • @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 😭

  • @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!

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    • @sphagetti3628
      @sphagetti3628 10 місяців тому +1

      What website if you don't mind me asking?

    • @celery7810
      @celery7810 9 місяців тому

      so you used your time wisely but still played video games?

    • @l.2620
      @l.2620 5 місяців 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 5 місяців 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.

  • @restusetiawan5222
    @restusetiawan5222 3 роки тому +285

    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 3 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 3 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 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @moxistarcraft
      @moxistarcraft 3 роки тому

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

    • @CelestialCookies
      @CelestialCookies 3 роки тому

      Good luck guys! It's inspiring to read that

  • @sariousboy
    @sariousboy 3 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 3 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 3 роки тому +4

      👏👏

    • @mikehulcy5879
      @mikehulcy5879 3 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 3 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. 3 роки тому +25

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

  • @tomatobuns2105
    @tomatobuns2105 2 роки тому +18

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

  • @mrmaksims112
    @mrmaksims112 Рік тому +3

    I'm 28 wanting to start coding simple games, but with complex character progression and interaction with other players. Your story actually brought a tear to my eye. This is super inspirational and made me download unity, I started learning c++

    • @UNINVITED66
      @UNINVITED66 Рік тому +2

      I;m 30 and i start to learn c# in my free time and lear unity . I download over 1000 hrs of video tutorial and day by day i try do go deeper .

    • @Rakadeja
      @Rakadeja 6 місяців тому

      Never give up on your dreams!@@UNINVITED66

    • @Rakadeja
      @Rakadeja 6 місяців тому

      Don't give up on what draws you towards this field. Interaction design is powerful!

  • @ViralKiller
    @ViralKiller 3 роки тому +2188

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

    • @Czstret
      @Czstret 2 роки тому +33

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

    • @siderealvictor9813
      @siderealvictor9813 2 роки тому +41

      @@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 2 роки тому +1

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

    • @chad5520
      @chad5520 2 роки тому +11

      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 2 роки тому +2

      @@chad5520 amen

  • @ModulerDrone
    @ModulerDrone 3 роки тому +294

    My take from this: Doing dishes is paramount for success

    • @psivast8007
      @psivast8007 3 роки тому +5

      And skateboarding

    • @MuscleTeamOfficial
      @MuscleTeamOfficial 3 роки тому

      gucci do the dishes...

    • @hyperhektor7733
      @hyperhektor7733 3 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 3 роки тому

      Don't forget to make your bed

    • @hyperhektor7733
      @hyperhektor7733 3 роки тому

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

  • @si_mon_ki2828
    @si_mon_ki2828 Рік тому +1

    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.

  • @MateusRapini
    @MateusRapini Рік тому +36

    That's a beautifull story bro! Congrats!!

  • @tehufn
    @tehufn 3 роки тому +260

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

    • @Skyara
      @Skyara 3 роки тому +6

      LMFAO. Idk which is safer tbh

    • @kookythymes2838
      @kookythymes2838 3 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 3 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 3 роки тому +3

      @@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.

    • @interplanetarydev2924
      @interplanetarydev2924 3 роки тому +1

      Me: laughs in 2020

  • @Kaqua3D
    @Kaqua3D 3 роки тому +325

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

    • @hpsmash77
      @hpsmash77 2 роки тому +39

      butterfly effect

    • @allftw2677
      @allftw2677 2 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 2 роки тому

      @@allftw2677 😂

    • @zombiekiller7101
      @zombiekiller7101 2 роки тому +6

      @@allftw2677 r/ihadastroke

    • @justamanofculture12
      @justamanofculture12 2 роки тому +4

      @@allftw2677 can confirm. I was that guy.

  • @boxofficeafrica
    @boxofficeafrica 2 роки тому +1

    In my entire years of watching videos on UA-cam, this is the most inspirational, empathetic and thought provoking video I've seen. The story telling is top notch, the transitions so relatable and above all the epilogue so dramatic and fulfilling . Wow this blew my mind and kinda got me fired up to do more. Thanks so much for sharing

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  • @vincentlance377
    @vincentlance377 2 роки тому +1

    The effort put in making this video is just tremendous. I felt I was watching a huge company ad. Keep it up man!!!

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  • @joneh9483
    @joneh9483 3 роки тому +549

    “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 3 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 3 роки тому

      Exactly, Very true

    • @romella_karmey
      @romella_karmey 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @yCherkashin
      @yCherkashin 3 роки тому

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

    • @joekerr4273
      @joekerr4273 3 роки тому +1

      nah its the lack of non asian parents

  • @rusozawr4969
    @rusozawr4969 3 роки тому +351

    "World's okayest developer" xD

  • @rl_bravogamer3617
    @rl_bravogamer3617 2 роки тому +2

    Wow, actually this video you made is pretty heart warming and I really liked the thing you created that anyone can do anything again. Thanks for showing us how you became a Game Dev.

  • @Rzyrito
    @Rzyrito Рік 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.

  • @hyukioshiygames2873
    @hyukioshiygames2873 3 роки тому +146

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

  • @RaoulWB
    @RaoulWB 4 роки тому +149

    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!

  • @youtubearsivi9223
    @youtubearsivi9223 2 роки тому +1

    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.

  • @sarahmeetspixel
    @sarahmeetspixel 9 місяців 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 🎉

  • @nsing323
    @nsing323 3 роки тому +871

    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.

  • @dasherair
    @dasherair 3 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 3 роки тому +6

      I dno't feel lkie raednig tihs

    • @-abhinjharwal
      @-abhinjharwal 3 роки тому +4

      Little Mac wrods hvae nveer bene truer

    • @chakibchemso
      @chakibchemso 3 роки тому +2

      OAML

    • @-abhinjharwal
      @-abhinjharwal 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @ponodude101
    @ponodude101 Рік тому +1

    I absolutely loved The First Tree. It's a truly moving experience. Just know you've made something absolutely amazing and I look forward to seeing what else you make or have made.

  • @arctiformgames
    @arctiformgames 2 роки тому +1

    Wow I resinate with your story so much, but I'm still on my first full project. Truly inspiring. Similarly, I grew up skateboarding, went into film school but never made it to a degree. Rather than modding star wars as a kid I modded StarCraft with it's built in campaign editor and now I'm trying to make an indie game career for myself. Thank you for this! I hope your career continues to grow and benefit you and your family!

  • @mvargasmoran
    @mvargasmoran 3 роки тому +153

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

    • @fahadalenezi7722
      @fahadalenezi7722 3 роки тому +2

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

  • @gambello1195
    @gambello1195 3 роки тому +128

    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 3 роки тому

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

    • @gambello1195
      @gambello1195 3 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 3 роки тому

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

    • @drobnoxius9483
      @drobnoxius9483 3 роки тому +2

      @@gambello1195 you shouldn't make it to complicated

    • @yasseryasso9000
      @yasseryasso9000 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @azul4904
    @azul4904 2 роки тому +1

    the way you tell this story is so passionate it made me wanna be a game developer too-

  • @ModNTech
    @ModNTech 2 місяці тому

    Well done but also! Glad you are still skating! It's harder as we get older but the love never fully dies!

  • @GodotAcademy
    @GodotAcademy 4 роки тому +263

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

  • @reddblurr
    @reddblurr 3 роки тому +67

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

  • @shodacharmed9232
    @shodacharmed9232 2 роки тому +2

    Wow idk why i found this so moving. Your story is super motivating. Keep on creating! :)

  • @CORINTHIANS1910-cx4ot
    @CORINTHIANS1910-cx4ot 5 місяців тому

    Man, I saw your wonderful story in tears!
    With a sad heart to see my story being told and very happy for you, I was about to give up and I saw this.
    May the universe send you the best and may your paths be easy, inspiring!
    S2 Sucess!

  • @Solaniin
    @Solaniin 3 роки тому +60

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

  • @chewbacca4403
    @chewbacca4403 3 роки тому +111

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

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    • @mrgoat4312
      @mrgoat4312 Рік тому +1

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

  • @driny3387
    @driny3387 2 роки тому +1

    Bro had tears in my eyes while watching this video, you are my new inspiration now, had the same story, working as a creative and wanted to pursue a game designing developing career ❤

  • @Gojira_Wins
    @Gojira_Wins 2 роки тому +1

    It's inspiring to hear about these success stories and how there really is a light at the end of the tunnel. My Significant other and I just started out own Indie Game Studio and we are around 2 weeks into starting our first game. We have spent the past 3 months playing around with tools, watching videos and trying to understand how all of these systems work, what we will need to use, what we can do to cut down on work and what it will ultimately look like in the end. I'm excited about my future with Game Development and soon, I will be able to do exactly what you did: Share my stories with the world.
    Wish me luck! :)

  • @YEIYO1
    @YEIYO1 3 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.

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  • @LoneWolfUKgaming
    @LoneWolfUKgaming 4 роки тому +69

    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 3 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 3 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.

  • @Ashocker6789
    @Ashocker6789 2 роки тому +1

    Those group project 'mainstream' games are awesome as it is! But the fact that a single human being is also able to make and express such elaborate worlds and stories is mind-blowing!
    It just generally puts one in awe of the human potential and the technology available to us!
    Awesome video! Inspiring. Thanks. All the best!

  • @TheStinkyFrog
    @TheStinkyFrog 2 роки тому +1

    I'm currently in college going for a bachelor's in game design. I struggle a lot with coding and many of my peers make snobby remarks at those of us who can't code as well as them. Sometimes, I really feel like giving up, like I'll never make it in the game dev world, like no one would even wanna play my games. This video however, is so inspiring and I feel like I could really make a fantastic game one day. Thank you.

    • @FlorisDVijfde
      @FlorisDVijfde 10 місяців тому +1

      Most programmers aren't "good". Some are still bad after 10 years. There's a reason so much software is still bug-ridden after release.
      I've always had problems following classes, too fast. I would not recommend boot camps, having the same problem. If the smarties around you are so good they are wasting their precious money and time and should be making money tutoring instead. Honestly I'm not a fan of college at all since it's so expensive and rigid.
      There are other ways to improve. And it's very helpful to take things at your own pace. So you can take more time for the tougher topics and race through others. Tutorials are great. You can also practice for assessments and certificates. Maybe you need to redo exams in college in the summer but it can be worth it if you eventually ace them.

  • @alihagesleiman2296
    @alihagesleiman2296 3 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 :)

  • @carlosdavalos1854
    @carlosdavalos1854 3 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 3 роки тому

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

  • @justinnewman2954
    @justinnewman2954 2 роки тому +1

    inspiring story, I know how it feels to have other developers tell you that impressive things can only be done with years of programming experience. Thank you for reminding me that good things arise from the heart, and with enough creativity and dedication anything is possible. Keep up the great work David, Best wishes to you and your family.

  • @elnino4643
    @elnino4643 Рік 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).

  • @r0x304
    @r0x304 3 роки тому +83

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

  • @rendija27
    @rendija27 4 роки тому +48

    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.

  • @avinashsah8359
    @avinashsah8359 2 роки тому +1

    I was about to graduate next semester in Physics. However, for one of my internships, I needed some programming skills so I started with online tutorials and started learning. Today, just a semester to graduate, I changed my major to Computer Science. I'm scared because I don't know what future holds for me or not, but I'm glad that your hardwork paid off. Acted as a reminder that If you really do something, there's nothing that'll stop you from doing it.

  • @LOLjerel
    @LOLjerel Рік тому +1

    Wow this is SUPER inspirational man. As someone still trying to choose their path in programming, I appreciate this video a lot.

  • @michaelmeacham4517
    @michaelmeacham4517 3 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!

  • @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

  • @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

  • @timilehinajakaiye3558
    @timilehinajakaiye3558 2 роки тому +5

    Becoming a game dev was my childhood dream but I could never close, but I have an opportunity now thanks to this video. Thank you

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  • @diegocuehdz
    @diegocuehdz 3 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.

  • @sanbastia9817
    @sanbastia9817 3 роки тому +228

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

    • @psivast8007
      @psivast8007 3 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. 3 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. 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @psivast8007
      @psivast8007 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @eduuklee9453
      @eduuklee9453 3 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

  • @DarkEffectsStudios
    @DarkEffectsStudios 2 роки тому

    Very inspirational.
    I love hearing stories such as yours, as it gives everyone hope who have once thought things were too far out of reach.
    You, along with many others, have torn down those walls and done what others said cannot be done.
    Continue doing what you are doing, as you have a gift and a fantastic support team in your lovely family to go as far as you want to go.
    Take care, and continue being, Inspirational.
    Wayne Barron

  • @rudraparihar661
    @rudraparihar661 Рік тому +1

    im a 15yr old and i started taking interest in game development when i was playing gta 5 and i actually punched an NPC and it raised a million questions like how can this happens (ik its weird but hey thats unique haha), i started with some projects, i never finished those. Ur video was recommended to me and i think this video byfar is the best motivation i have got! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING UR STORY!! 😊😊❤❤😍😍

  • @Sp3ctroMusic
    @Sp3ctroMusic 3 роки тому +159

    Moral of the story: never give up on your dreams

    • @decknowstupid
      @decknowstupid 2 роки тому +1

      Very, very true.

    • @darkigg
      @darkigg 2 роки тому +8

      Unless you are a child and your dream is to have superpowers

    • @rainforestsound6021
      @rainforestsound6021 2 роки тому

      @@darkigg LMAO

    • @kollinlorenzo3287
      @kollinlorenzo3287 2 роки тому +2

      @@darkigg i mean who knows if the child grows up tho he'd be in a diff future where his dream could either be possible.

    • @pixtlewint5095
      @pixtlewint5095 2 роки тому

      @@kollinlorenzo3287 yes we don't notice how quick the technology advance.

  • @Alacmalalb
    @Alacmalalb 3 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.

  • @vadimpanin1551
    @vadimpanin1551 4 дні тому

    Hello David, really great video. I feel really proud and happy for you man. I am an Electronics Design Engineer but I always had a dream about making a game of my own. I have an idea that is pursuing me since my childhood. I think this is day that I start turning that idea into a product. I wish luck and good fortune to everyone who decides to take on the same path.

  • @waynewong2537
    @waynewong2537 2 роки тому +1

    David, I loved your story. It's goes to show that you can do whatever you want if you put in the hard work and dedication.

  • @Jack-vf9gg
    @Jack-vf9gg 3 роки тому +16

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

  • @experimental9414
    @experimental9414 3 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! :)

  • @draugadrotti7155
    @draugadrotti7155 2 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.

  • @kingjolz
    @kingjolz 2 роки тому

    Man I nearly teared up watching your story. You inspire me to continue my google searches about game dev. Much love from Melbourne Australia 👍