Game Dev Is Kinder Than You Think—Ask For Help

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The best-kept secret in game dev: people are insanely helpful.
Joshua was shocked how many devs answered his DMs and offered advice (even before he broke in) and he’s still “waiting for the guy who ruins it.”
Sure, there are a few bad apples, but most folks will point you in the right direction if you just ask.
Who’s someone in games who helped you when you reached out?

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