Striving for Consistency
Over the past two weeks, I’ve been trying to establish a habit of just “looking at” my Godot game every day. It seems like a simple enough task, but it has proven to be surprisingly difficult. There have been days when I’d stare at the screen, feeling overwhelmed, and end up doing nothing. It’s a strange feeling, considering how passionate I am about game development and the enjoyment I find in working on my projects.
Spotty Updates
I must admit, I’ve been rather inconsistent with updating my website, which is something I want to improve. I’ve wanted to have a regular updating blog since about as long as I can remember, even though the heyday of blogs has long been over. A public blog sort of stands as a spectable to me - proof that an individual can commit to something. Maybe one of the most unsatisfying parts about game dev is how long it takes before you have anything noteworthy to show off. Not to mention all the abandoned projects that never see the light of day. But I digress
Habit-Building Woes
Building a habit, especially one related to game creation, is a challenge that I never anticipated to be this tough. When we’re passionate about something, we often assume that the fire inside will fuel our progress and make it easy to stay consistent. However, the reality is that even with passion, life’s many distractions can make it difficult to focus on a single task or project. I recently adopted the habit of walking, and it has been surprisingly easy to maintain by comparison.
What I’ve Learned
This journey of trying to build a habit of working on my Godot game has taught me a few important lessons. First, consistency is key. The more we practice a habit, the easier it becomes to maintain. Second, it’s essential to break down tasks into smaller, manageable chunks. Instead of trying to tackle an entire game project in one sitting, focusing on individual aspects of the game can make the process feel less overwhelming. Just looking at my code doesn’t do anything, but the important part is sometimes I do do something. It’s just about keeping it as a part of my life - I am becoming someone who looks and thinks about his game everyday…and works on his game some days. I am hoping I’m taking baby steps to working on it everyday.
In Conclusion
Despite the challenges I’ve faced in the past two weeks, I’m determined to continue working on my Godot game and building a habit of game creation. I believe that with persistence and a strategic approach, I can overcome the obstacles and make game development a consistent part of my life. And who knows, maybe I’ll even manage to keep my website updated more frequently. Stay tuned for more adventures in the world of game creation and my ongoing struggle with consistency.