Ashes of Creation

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If your game has a development cycle of over 10 years, it's time to hang it up. Prolonged development often indicates either a scam designed to extend as long as possible or a lack of focus and competence to achieve the initial vision.

All these MMOs, the perpetual development cycle has become the norm. Launch with a smaller, more focused product. If the game is enjoyable, it will naturally grow over time, and you can release expansions. Spending a decade on development without releasing anything suggests that the project was never viable to begin with.

How many times do we have to learn the same lessons?
 
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moonarchia

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If your game has a development cycle of over 10 years, it's time to hang it up. Prolonged development often indicates either a scam designed to extend as long as possible or a lack of focus and competence to achieve the initial vision.

All these MMOs, the perpetual development cycle has become the norm. Launch with a smaller, more focused product. If the game is enjoyable, it will naturally grow over time, and you can release expansions. Spending a decade on development without releasing anything suggests that the project was never viable to begin with.

How many times do we have to learn the same lessons?
*stares at Pantheon*

At least once more.
 
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Kirun

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In the end, none of us are receiving our final paychecks
If this is true, it is highly illegal. Some states don't require it be paid immediately but it still has to be paid. 99% of employers will do it immediately anyways to stay ahead of the law.