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You, Yes You, Never Stop Amazing Me

Posted on August 3, 2015 by magicrat_larry

I used to get up as an indie game developer and start coding my game. Now I get up and start marketing my game. When did that happen? When did marketing win as the leading task of the day? Seems like it was a smooth transition because I did not notice it until now. I think the community might have fueled the move though.

Let me explain. I get some awesome responses from people about our game that is in development – Violent Sol Worlds. I think that feeds the want for my brain to get more, so I have slowly turned into a marketer first and a programmer second. Never in a million years would I have seen that coming. It is wonderful though.

Before now, my interactions with people over the internet has been basically them yelling at me about my mother. You know, the XBOX live crowd. But now that we are building a community around a title we all love and want to see built the interactions are much more loving. I truly hope we keep this up and you all keep motivation high for me to keep engaging on this level.

All your praises, follows, and general encouragement have been amazing. You all blow me away, and make me feel like I can do anything, even knock out a shark.

If you have not seen our game – Violent Sol Worlds check it out.

When People Finally Notice How Much You Are Worth

Posted on July 30, 2015 by magicrat_larry

My whole life, I have been basically passed over by the world. Not in a bad way, just in a career way. I’m often the voice in the room that says the thing that nobody wants to hear, but 3-6 months later everyone realizes it was correct. Why is it that once people finally realize the worth of myself it is either too late, or I no longer need them anymore.

The truth is, when people finally notice how much you are worth, you usually do not need them anymore, they need you. The key in business is to notice those people who are of high value quickly and acknowledge them. Don’t appease them. Acknowledge them and let them know, with pay, and gratitude, that their input is worth gold to your business.

I’ve never been able to figure out why I am one of the people who sees things as very simple and easy, but is never listened to. That is a lot of the reason why I think starting a game studio was a good idea. Who controls a game studio? Your worth is 100% apparent because you are the product. It is not the other way around where political games keep people in places, and others are just left behind.

At least I hope our studio in the end is successful and feels like home. Everyone should feel like their voice, in games, is heard. Input is king, and every idea has potential to rule the day. Games never leave anyone behind, and they make everyone feel their worth in equal measure when played.

Take time today to recognize somebody who’s worth to you is immeasurable, if you don’t they will probably out grow you.

Check out our game on indieDB – Violent Sol Worlds