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My wacky indie game has reached 6000 wishlists, I made this meme to explain how it feels (lemmy.world)
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[–] [email protected] 27 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (2 children)

In a way, this does break rule 4, as multiples report pointed out, but I'll allow it for this time in order for y'all to congratulate our fellow gamer here for its huge accomplishments.

OP is advised, in hope to appease the report queue gods, to kindly celebrate next achievement in the most monotonous, mild and definitively not memey manner. Thaaaanks. (/s)

Congrats dude!

[–] [email protected] 8 points 5 months ago

Thank you for your generosity! Memes are my thing, I will try to restrain myself in the future.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

You’re one of the best mods I’ve ever seen

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

Thank you. I do my best.

[–] [email protected] 31 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Congrats, that's a massive achievement!

[–] [email protected] 16 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Thank you! I have two other games and this has never happened! I was still a newbie then. I took my time making this one. I hope people enjoy it : )

[–] [email protected] 13 points 5 months ago (2 children)

Well, I'm glad this one is gaining lots of interest for you! It looks like a cool game!

I have my first game called "Enso" in the Steam Next Fest right now, so fingers crossed I'll be able to gain a little traction too! Do you have any tips on how to promote your game without feeling like a scumbag? I hate the "salesman" type feeling I get from talking about my game online 😅

[–] [email protected] 12 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Congrats on that! To just get a game demo to Next Fest is huge! I don't know how to not feel like salesman, but just try to be sincere and share your success with players. Despite all the rage-bait and negativity on the internet, people genualny like positive stories. That's what I try to do at least :)

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

Thank you! That's actually really good advice, if you share positivity then you're more likely to attract positive people! Makes perfect sense 🙂

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

It is very much NOT scumbag to make posts on some different gaming Lemmy communities and just say like “I’m making my first game, Enso, and it’s being featured in the Steam Next Fest!” then just describe it, post some screenshots, maybe talk about what it was like to develop it if you feel like it, and pop a linky to that bad boi! That’s what OP did and I find none of his posts annoying or anything. I wishlisted it right away cuz he talked about being super inspired by The Stanley Parable.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Thank you for the encouragement! I'm going to save this post and come back and read it next time I'm scared about annoying people ❤️

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

If you make a post about it, link me here if you remember! When I’m at my compy again, I’ll have my partner and I wishlist yours too!

[–] [email protected] 26 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Thank you so much to everyone who has wishlisted the game—it truly means the world to me. And if you’ve never heard of it, that’s totally okay! I just wanted to share a bit about what it’s like to pursue the dream of making indie games on your own.

Balancing this with a regular job, a wonderful dog, and a supportive girlfriend can be overwhelming, and honestly, sleep has become more of a luxury than a reality at this point. But creating games has always been a huge dream of mine, and no matter how tough it gets, I’m determined to make it happen. I genuinely believe that the harder you work, the luckier you become—but it all starts with putting in the work.

I just wanted to take a moment to remind everyone that, even if a game doesn’t turn out perfect, most indie devs have poured their heart and soul into it, often while juggling tight budgets, limited time, or both. In my case, my brother, who’s an amazing programmer, helps out whenever he can, but he’s been incredibly busy this past year, so it’s mostly just on weekends. For me, it’s been a lot of 14-hour days.

So thank you again for all the support—it makes all the sacrifices worthwhile. And to any fellow developers out there, keep pushing forward. We’re all in this together.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Let's keep our fingers crossed for an internet phenomenon boost.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago

absolutely :)

[–] [email protected] 21 points 5 months ago (1 children)

My PC doesn't meet the system requirements but I'll comment for engagement

[–] [email protected] 12 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

Thank you, you are too kind. Also I'm pretty sure you can probably play it on low or medium. Try the demo if you want see how it runs

[–] [email protected] 13 points 5 months ago (2 children)

I hope that if you do press the button

Tap for spoilerThe game uninstalls itself.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 5 months ago

haha I know there is a way to QUIT on the Engine I'm using. I wonder if there is a way to Uninstall it haha

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago

But only if the refund window has passed.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Hey, I'm one of those wishlisters!

I'm excited to see it. Your inspiration games are great (anything that says similar to Outer Wilds is going on the wishlist, basically), and I'm looking forward to your narrative. I haven't played the demo yet and was going to go in blind.

Cheers man, hope it is okay for your work life balance soon enough.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago

Thank you! I will go easier with the next game or at least that is the plan

[–] [email protected] 9 points 5 months ago (2 children)

I remember seeing your toaster progress pretty recently!

Congrats!

[–] [email protected] 9 points 5 months ago

Ah yes... the Hitler Toaster debacle :D

Thank you :)

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Adolf Toastler.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

One of the rare situations where that specific mustache can make me laugh!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 months ago (1 children)

For the best experience, do you recommend playing the demo or waiting for full release?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 months ago (1 children)

The demo is like a prologue level. Definitely play it. It will not spoil anything, it adds to the experience as you learn some stuff about The Dev (within the game world)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

Ok. I'll install it later.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Me wishlist, thank.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

Welc

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I just went to wishlist this game and discovered it was already on my wishlist. Can't wait for this game to release! I'll definitely have to add it to my queue of random screenshot posts here.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 5 months ago

Thank you! Almost two years in development now, I really hope people enjoy it. It might truly break my heart if it players are disappointment

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago (1 children)

i can't wait for your game to be finished. as a The Stanley Parable and Title_Pending enjoyer, this will be right up my alley.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 5 months ago

YES! I love them both too, some of my main inspirations. Glad someone else sees it!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago

I hope you're okay

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Congratulations. I wish you all the best 👏👏

[–] [email protected] 2 points 5 months ago

Thank you so much :)

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I'm happy for you!

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

Thank you :)

[–] [email protected] 3 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

“Inspired by the stanley parable”

Yeah that will do it. I am clicking that wishlist/buy button like i never had a choice in the matter.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 5 months ago

How did you reach 6k? Do you think that something in particular helped you get there this time?

I'm also working on my first release - Bedroom Battlegrounds and I got just about 1k wishlists and I'm hard stuck 😅