advice to any future indie dev: never let a fanbase formulate around your first draft it’s not worth it - ThreadSky

sodakettle.bsky.social • 191 days ago

advice to any future indie dev: never let a fanbase formulate around your first draft it’s not worth it

Reposted from Soda

I think phighting should have stayed private. at least for a long while

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jacko-lanternn00.bsky.social•191 days ago

it did result in a lot of great positives, it’s worth trying to take some time to try and feel good about your effort when u don’t :)) /gen

for example: u now have the knowledge that hundreds of broker plushies are real and terrorizing the masses

jacko-lanternn00.bsky.social•191 days ago

it helped me get much closer with the person i love and for that i’m very grateful to u all and what u have shared with us

nockshift.bsky.social•191 days ago

it’s a shame the huge chunk of the fan base has reacted so negatively and how you guys are treated very poorly too

I really appreciate the work the team has done for this game I’ve grown to love even if it’s still at it’s early stages

Don’t feel bad to take a well needed break!!!

sherry910.bsky.social•191 days ago

Im planning to be a dev for a game and I'll definitely take this advice, im actually terrified now and i hope you're doing ok soda

turnippencil.bsky.social•191 days ago

Noted, my future self is thanking you already

foxjonahtwy.bsky.social•191 days ago

Giving you luck :(( people don’t get that just because something is changed doesn’t man it’s always a negative thing. What if it’s good!! What if it blows our minds!! Huh!! I’m really excited to see how phighting develops. Take your time and prioritize you. We love you soda thank you nd the team!!

swordpwifeband.bsky.social•191 days ago

I hope you will be okay soda ! !have creature sword in your way,,

zukabbazooka.bsky.social•191 days ago

im so sorry your dealing with so much shit from the fandom. its really not a big deal and also i feel like the fandom really just demonizes you for no reason.. its really fucking annoying and heartbreaking to see

nyanbinary69.bsky.social•191 days ago

if people dont like what YOU are doing to YOUR project, let them leave. dont try to please them
you and the rest of the team should do what makes you happy! hope you feel better soon, i know all of this cant be good for yall mentally

sodakettle.bsky.social•191 days ago

I am OK. Just disappointed, you’d think I get used to it by now but truth be told I’m not

endocix.bsky.social•191 days ago

It's really sad how much hate y'all are getting over this. I think it's really fun to see y'all take this game's lore somewhere and build it up. Unfortunately, Roblox fanbases are typically children who don't know how to act 😔 Your feelings are valid, it's not an easy thing to just get used to

unsaltedlamp.bsky.social•191 days ago

What sucks is that these people haven't touched game development they just feel the need to criticize because they feel entitled enough to do so
Wish you the best soda!

ghostmysterios.bsky.social•191 days ago

no person can get used to this. i couldnt imagine how i'd feel in your shoes.
please take care and stay strong, soda!

kyliebirdie.bsky.social•191 days ago

You shouldn’t have to get used to it. The people that are telling you how you should create your story and giving you threats for wanting to do things how you want can go kick rocks.

Keep your head up, don’t let the crown fall

guacakrol.bsky.social•191 days ago

its honestly understandable having to keep the game private. but honestly im happy it didnt since its such a fun game, yeah the fandom has a nut stuck in their head thats true and its understandable for u guys talkin bout it. i really hope the best-

guacakrol.bsky.social•191 days ago

for you and the devs,team etc etc. it helped me find alot of friends and its honestly the first fandom i insanely hyperfixated on to the point i started to learn how to draw. Im honestly really thankful and happy for how far the game has got and i hope the future can turn out slightly better.

guacakrol.bsky.social•191 days ago

this just me saying this, just lettin know how happy i am to be in this community. The process of the game gettin better and better is honestly a very fun rollercoaster.

guacakrol.bsky.social•191 days ago

take care

goatgrassstudios.bsky.social•191 days ago

As an ex indie dev, this is so true, literally caused me a lot of mental pain and lots of bullying and harassment, I ended up quitting cause of it. Make sure to take your mental health seriously, take lots of breaks, and keep some stuff to yourself about phighting, don't let others ruin your

goatgrassstudios.bsky.social•191 days ago

Creation, your joy, and your happiness

staraicioeruliaf.bsky.social•191 days ago

I think the fandom needs to further realize that phighting is a passion project and the fact that you have lives outside of working on the game.
You should make for yourself, not for what other people want since you can't always entertain everyone, which is okay.

ashtonhaz.bsky.social•191 days ago

Not a game dev but will be taking this advice when I work on a big project. I get the final say on how I want my characters to be and how the story will go.

Anyone who doesn't like it can go eat shit :))

oruka3000.bsky.social•188 days ago

Hey girl i hope everything get better with the time! I've been in the fandom for a short time, but i have already the idea of... how it is.

None of u (devs) deserve the treatment the fandom is giving you :( Remember to take a break!! Yall are humans after all.

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