Great lessons! I also absolutely agree with not quitting your job just to make games. The grass is always greener on the other side and you might imagine that you're gonna get more done with the pesky day job out of the way. But not having the safety net of a steady income cause a lot of anxiety and having too much pressure to make money can lead you down the wrong path. Not having a job anymore also isn't gonna magically make you more disciplined or motivated either and you'll have to be really good at managing yourself.
@@blackshinobi956 You're doing great :) Wasn't directed at you specifically but I meant it in the general sense talking about our human nature. In my case I thought I'd get much more done after becoming self employed and quitting my day job, but in the end it doesn't feel all that different. Most days I end up disappointed that I wasn't even able to finish half of the things I had on my task list.
Thanks for the encouragement Cobra! I definitely fantasize about being self employed, but its good to know the same issues still exist. I appreciate the realism
Honestly, I think doing game development while also having a job is actually the preferable option. Because, yes if you're full time game dev, you'll get more done. But unless you have plenty saved up on the side to sustain your daily life, eventually you're gonna run out of savings to continue that full time dev life. At least that's been my experience so far.
I just got started with UE5 a while ago with no coding or game dev background at all and I have to say it's more than just amazing. And while I do have a day job, I always look forward where I have full days off, weekends and holidays alike. Sure - and that's my opinion as a beginner - quitting the day job and giving up your whole life so to say isn't a good idea or even a good suggestion. However, when new to game dev, such as in my case, I appreciate it to have as much time at hand as possible. For a simple example: I want to do some level design and add a new mesh to the scene that makes me think "Hmm, wouldn't it look awesome when it would look like ?" and an hour later I am still fiddling around with materials or textures. In any way, UE5 feels like a drug to me. On days off I get up, do the usual things I do in the morning (like feeding the cats or brushing teeth) and as soon all that is done -> start my project, continue working on it. And what goes for tutorials in my opinion: Yes, if you follow them without the plan to understand them sooner or later, those will be just tutorials. However, and I am speaking from my own experience, over time and with a bit of a dedication and interest in all that stuff, you'll find out what the heck you were doing and what was once "a tutorial to follow" becomes a "wow, NOW I get what that means/that is for/what I was doing/etc". Having understood BPi's and event dispatchers so far, the thing I currently struggle the most with understanding is line/sphere/whatever trace to implement things such as foot step sounds on/in different surfaces. Besides all that: Nice video, appreciate it. Very grounded, motivating and inspiring. Thumb up and sub left.
I dont think enough people realize the weight of what you're saying when you say "do it however you can" and "there's going to be times where youre just going to have to live with imbalances". It's so true dude. Its true for doing anything big with your life
I had to start my project over 2 years ago because of the same reason, and dealing with it now, I been telling myself to switch to SSD but I'm a procrastinator
@@calebpagan2226 I am a bit torn now must admit. I don't want to self-promote on someone's channel - and its a free indie game so you know, who gives a fluff - but the channel owner also liked your comment so now I don't see the reason not to tell you. Its called ETO and it exist only for me to learn game dev (the whole journey from the fist letter to publishing). You are free to check it out if you like when it comes out and judge/comment/suggest/whatever. Bare in mind that I am aware of soo much issues that need to be fixed but like @blackshinobi956 have a swamped life with 2 kids and 2 jobs. There is just not enough time for me to burry myself into polishing and fixing all because then I will be working on this single blunder of a game for decades. XD
Great lessons!
I also absolutely agree with not quitting your job just to make games.
The grass is always greener on the other side and you might imagine that you're gonna get more done with the pesky day job out of the way.
But not having the safety net of a steady income cause a lot of anxiety and having too much pressure to make money can lead you down the wrong path.
Not having a job anymore also isn't gonna magically make you more disciplined or motivated either and you'll have to be really good at managing yourself.
Definitely, I'm still trying to figure out how to be more disciplined with this 😆 I appreciate your input!
@@blackshinobi956
You're doing great :)
Wasn't directed at you specifically but I meant it in the general sense talking about our human nature.
In my case I thought I'd get much more done after becoming self employed and quitting my day job, but in the end it doesn't feel all that different.
Most days I end up disappointed that I wasn't even able to finish half of the things I had on my task list.
Thanks for the encouragement Cobra! I definitely fantasize about being self employed, but its good to know the same issues still exist. I appreciate the realism
Honestly, I think doing game development while also having a job is actually the preferable option. Because, yes if you're full time game dev, you'll get more done. But unless you have plenty saved up on the side to sustain your daily life, eventually you're gonna run out of savings to continue that full time dev life. At least that's been my experience so far.
Great point, thanks for pointing that out!
I just got started with UE5 a while ago with no coding or game dev background at all and I have to say it's more than just amazing. And while I do have a day job, I always look forward where I have full days off, weekends and holidays alike.
Sure - and that's my opinion as a beginner - quitting the day job and giving up your whole life so to say isn't a good idea or even a good suggestion. However, when new to game dev, such as in my case, I appreciate it to have as much time at hand as possible. For a simple example: I want to do some level design and add a new mesh to the scene that makes me think "Hmm, wouldn't it look awesome when it would look like ?" and an hour later I am still fiddling around with materials or textures. In any way, UE5 feels like a drug to me. On days off I get up, do the usual things I do in the morning (like feeding the cats or brushing teeth) and as soon all that is done -> start my project, continue working on it.
And what goes for tutorials in my opinion: Yes, if you follow them without the plan to understand them sooner or later, those will be just tutorials. However, and I am speaking from my own experience, over time and with a bit of a dedication and interest in all that stuff, you'll find out what the heck you were doing and what was once "a tutorial to follow" becomes a "wow, NOW I get what that means/that is for/what I was doing/etc". Having understood BPi's and event dispatchers so far, the thing I currently struggle the most with understanding is line/sphere/whatever trace to implement things such as foot step sounds on/in different surfaces.
Besides all that: Nice video, appreciate it. Very grounded, motivating and inspiring. Thumb up and sub left.
Thanks for sharing you're experience as a new dev. I can relate to everything you said. Keep working and enjoying the journey!
Lesson #6: Acquire Skills - definitely a key to success.
good video
Lesson 11 take breaks no one works everyday
I dont think enough people realize the weight of what you're saying when you say "do it however you can" and "there's going to be times where youre just going to have to live with imbalances". It's so true dude. Its true for doing anything big with your life
Yeah man, that's the reality of it!
I had to start my project over 2 years ago because of the same reason, and dealing with it now, I been telling myself to switch to SSD but I'm a procrastinator
Not trying to brag but I'm pretty sure I am the world record holder for the game at 6:04
World record holder by a long shot lolol
Heh your life sounds like mine. Family with 2 kids, 2 jobs and end day time for dev. First game is up on Steam dough! It sucks! BUT ITS MINE :D
What game?
Right! At least you did it lol
@@calebpagan2226 I am a bit torn now must admit. I don't want to self-promote on someone's channel - and its a free indie game so you know, who gives a fluff - but the channel owner also liked your comment so now I don't see the reason not to tell you. Its called ETO and it exist only for me to learn game dev (the whole journey from the fist letter to publishing). You are free to check it out if you like when it comes out and judge/comment/suggest/whatever. Bare in mind that I am aware of soo much issues that need to be fixed but like @blackshinobi956 have a swamped life with 2 kids and 2 jobs. There is just not enough time for me to burry myself into polishing and fixing all because then I will be working on this single blunder of a game for decades. XD
Hell yeah dude, love it
version control 😳