Hey everyone! 🫰🤯
I wanted to share a full reflection on my creative journey so far—my breakthroughs, inspirations, and the “rojakness” of my ideas. This post merges my previous snippets and thoughts into one cohesive story.
Breakthrough 1: Reflection & Psychological Inspiration
Through self-reflection, I explored multiple personality influences, neurodivergence, and mood disorders. I realized that my creative process is fueled by observing patterns, self-analysis, and even chaotic thinking under stress. This led to the concept for my new psychological-themed game: I Against Me, which blends indie gameplay with introspective narrative.
Breakthrough 2: Copy, Remix & Barbie Inspiration
Some ideas came from remixing and reimagining existing concepts like Barbie & Zombies—but filtered through my perspective. By combining familiar references with personal reflections, I found my own unique voice and vibe in game design.
Breakthrough 3: Game Jam & Storyboard Experience
Working with teams on jams and cinematic projects like Alien-Medieval Deck and Whispurr Cafe, I learned how to balance contribution, delegation, and creative inspiration. Storyboarding and character development taught me how to shape narratives while integrating visual and interactive elements. Tools like Canva and AI assistants helped me organize ideas efficiently—but the creative decision-making was all me.
Breakthrough 4: Inspirations from Friends & Mentors
Big shout-out to all the geniuses I’ve met along the way:
• Ideas inspired by my friend from India (3D & game design perspective)
• Bonded Escape concept from my genius teammate
• Mentorship and ethics observed from others, reminding me to prioritize integrity, teamwork, and learning.
Final Reflection:
This journey taught me the indie dev principle: execution over perfection. I’ve learned to pick my battles, focus on vibe and aesthetic, and let inspiration from others fuel—but not define—my creativity.
For those curious, I’ve posted some interactive demos and storyboards here: https://codepen.io/nad-Yunny/pen/azvgmPG
Feel free to explore, remix, or give feedback!
Thanks to everyone who has crossed paths with me—it’s all part of this chaotic, brilliant, “cheater genius” journey. 🎉💫
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