Withdrawls from Workaholism
01-16-2012, 12:13 PM
Usually if you're forced to do something or feel yourself as if you are, creativity and enthusiasm simply shuts down.
At least it's like that with me and I can give you tips on what I do, whether or not they'll work for you I don't know but it doesn't hurt to try =)
a) Reminding yourself about why you are doing this. Leave the computer and ho sit (or lie) somewhere where you can get comfortable. Shut your eyes and let your fantasy take over.m Think about your project in total. About aspects that you like, things that you want to do and reactions you hope people will have. Remind yourself why you enjoy doing what you are doing. Look at what you already have, make mental notes on things you want to do, try to come up with ideas for events or plot points, etc.
b) Putting on the right music. The trick here is finding the right one. Once you have it, put it on repeat endlessly and get to work. (One that works for some reason really well for me would be this one.)
c) Working on it - but on a different thing. This is also something that can do the trick. Say your thoughts go somewhat like this: "I really need to map this town. But I really don't feel like placing houses and objects and characters and stuff there right now..." In this case leave that map just alone, you will come back to it when you're ready. Instead look on other things you can do in the meantime. Selecting the Audio, working on the database, eventing a cut-scene, adjusting a script, fixing a bug, whatever. Just pick something else and continue from there.
d) Work with the maker, but not on your Project. Having two projects to chose from can be relaxing. You can still accomplish something an while working with one thing get the ideas or motivation for the other. The second thing does not need to be something huge or complex, just something that you can work on to pass some time. Even a short Demo of some kind would be enough. Simply because you don't have the pressure from your main idea and when you started first working you'll get into the mood for the other one easier ^^
At least it's like that with me and I can give you tips on what I do, whether or not they'll work for you I don't know but it doesn't hurt to try =)
a) Reminding yourself about why you are doing this. Leave the computer and ho sit (or lie) somewhere where you can get comfortable. Shut your eyes and let your fantasy take over.m Think about your project in total. About aspects that you like, things that you want to do and reactions you hope people will have. Remind yourself why you enjoy doing what you are doing. Look at what you already have, make mental notes on things you want to do, try to come up with ideas for events or plot points, etc.
b) Putting on the right music. The trick here is finding the right one. Once you have it, put it on repeat endlessly and get to work. (One that works for some reason really well for me would be this one.)
c) Working on it - but on a different thing. This is also something that can do the trick. Say your thoughts go somewhat like this: "I really need to map this town. But I really don't feel like placing houses and objects and characters and stuff there right now..." In this case leave that map just alone, you will come back to it when you're ready. Instead look on other things you can do in the meantime. Selecting the Audio, working on the database, eventing a cut-scene, adjusting a script, fixing a bug, whatever. Just pick something else and continue from there.
d) Work with the maker, but not on your Project. Having two projects to chose from can be relaxing. You can still accomplish something an while working with one thing get the ideas or motivation for the other. The second thing does not need to be something huge or complex, just something that you can work on to pass some time. Even a short Demo of some kind would be enough. Simply because you don't have the pressure from your main idea and when you started first working you'll get into the mood for the other one easier ^^
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For the time you're laughing, there's nothing wrong in the world. (Colin Mochrie)
If it's funny, make sure people laugh. If it's not funny, make it funny (unless it's actually really serious). (silvercheers)
Please don't spell my name "Yamina-chan". It's all small. Thank you =D