I’m making a game! I’ve made a few very small games in the past. They were immensely rewarding and fun to create. Games have been a constant source of inspiration, connection, and escape in my life. Art makes me appreciate and see the beauty in humanity when so many other aspects of life are just plain hard.
It was difficult to start making. It took me years. There is a lot of fear to overcome. Making games is really hard. But I think part of me getting closer to my dreams is boosted by getting older. Feeling less self conscious, more confident in my interests and passions.
For now I’m content to take it slow. Go easy on myself as my body aches for a break or I can’t bring myself to push at the end of a long week. Today I am celebrating the small wins, everything I’ve learned so far, and feeling like I am connected to this space that has given me so much. Shoutout to everyone. Everyone deserves a voice. And shoutout to independent game makers who are giving more players a voice than ever before.
Love, Ben
8/23/2019