Don’t set the bar to high
Obviously, don't expect much from yourself, without estimating your capabilities. Know what you are capable of, and think about your Pros and Cons. Then and only then, plan out what you are going to do. A well planned game design is half the work done.
Attack it in pieces
Do NOT rush. Proceed towards the game in baby steps. Make sounds, graphics, AI, Core engine, Physics Engine and so on. Going on in this fashion will help you stay motivated and focused.
Take Breaks
Most effective and essential. Take breaks, dude. That's gonna help you a lot.
Start Small
Again, in combination with the first one. Always start small. Example, never rush to make a whole 100 Level game. Proceed with the aim of making 10 levels, but the good ones. Then if you feel unsatisfied, you can proceed easily.
Get a friend interested in your Project
Never ever fall prey to the "Top Secret Project" trap. Always have a friend who's interested i your project... Nothing's more motivating than a dear friend of yours asking how your Game's coming along... It's really motivating. I have my friends who always discuss out the further design and many who are interested in the Core engine. I love you Guys, You're the ones who help me stay motivated.
Find the Project Partner
Even better than getting a friend interested is working with that friend.
Supposedly, this should halve the amount of work you need to put into your game.
Realistically, it turns out to be quite different. As fate has have it, one person will take the role of the worker while the other inherits the job of the slacker.
Plus, Working with someone else also means you’ll have to share credit.
For some people this is not desirable. Just make sure you know your friend well.
Turn off the Internet
It's harsh, but true. Turn the internet off. Log off the Forums, Facebook, Mails and even Orkut. These things waste a lot of your time and you'll eventually feel bored to continue on your project. So, better keep 'em away. These are the words out of experience. My most brilliant works had been done when I was cut off from internet.
Coffee
Grab it, Drink it... whenever, wherever... And whatever!
...Sid...
(Don’t set the bar to high)
ReplyDeleteAgreed. Without knowing the limitations and obstacles don't jump into the well.
(Attack it in pieces)
Yup,however don't you think that core engine should be designed first?
(Get a friend interested in your Project/Find the Project Partner)
Yeah,this is very essential. Sometimes you need more than one brain to work on your project.
(Turn off the Internet/Coffee)People,don't listen to this,please.
Anyways,nice attempt.:)