This is the question that most of you probably have in your mind about this project of mine. And, to be completely honest, I do not know at this point. But I tried to concentrate and answer it as honestly as it's possible.
What about summer?
As you may remember, I wrote a post about how I wanted to learn Godot and make a demo before autumn starts. And here's a thing: I didn't.
Now, look: I didn't not because I didn't want to, but because even during summer I had no time. And I am being honest with you. It's terrible. I was working for 3 month and wasn't home for 2 of them. The worst part is the fact that I didn't even earn that much money, I just... lost the summer? I'm feeling really bad because I didn't do what I said I'd do, too.
I'm not asking you to understand, in fact I won't be surprised if I lose a lot followers after this post. I just thought I'd explain myself to not look... well yeah, I look really bad after this, but maybe someone will understand and forgive me.
Now about the project in general
Guys, I'm gonna be 100% honest with you: I thought about cancelation a lot. But no. I have no guts to quit it now. But then It also looks like I'm not good enough to make it and have no time, too. I really have mixed feelings and do not know what do I do.
Like, don't get me wrong, when I created this page 2 years ago I was ready to make a really amateur CTF2.5 little project that would gain no attention and would be as terrible in quality as all my games were back then, I also had plenty of time in 2020. But suddenly... something's changed. It started gaining more and more followers and it lasts to this very day.
Now, I don't want to say that I don't appreciate it, in fact I do, I really do! But making something terrible would be very disrespectful to you all, plus the fact that it's been two years and I am embarrassed by the quality of my old games, meaning I would not want to make something like these ever again. But I can't do anything really good either.
I tried so much: I switched to a better engine which I was learning for months and learning to this very day, I've played some old RPGs to get inspired (some shorter ones because again I didn't have much time), I tried improving my drawing and music composing skills... and it got me nowhere. I feel really empty and sad, and the worst part is the fact I keep disappointing you.
Conclusion
It was a hard decision for me, but I'm freezing this project's development. I am not canceling it, but it won't be out this year and probably not next one, too. I know it's yet another disappointment from me and I will understand if you will unfollow me and this page. I deserve it. But it is what it is.
For these who choose to stay: I want to say thanks and stay determined! You'll eventually get your hands on this edgy and swappy world of Swapfell. No... promises. But if you would it'd be cool!
I hope it'll be sooner than 203X.
Despite everything, have a wonderful day!
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