Make a Note of Every Idea
As you play and create games, you’ll find yourself brimming with ideas. Inspiration often hits at the least convenient moment—in the shower, at work, or while you’re trying to sleep. So keep a notepad—physical or virtual—handy. When ideas pop into your brain, jot them down. You need just enough to remember what you were thinking about. “Pong, but with lasers” is a memorable note. “Metaphysical Monsters” is a great title but probably needs a little more commentary to remember what it means when you look back on your notes.
Use whatever note-taking system you like. From EMACS Org Mode[72] to Evernote,[73] Google Keep[74] to Microsoft OneNote,[75] there are plenty of note-taking systems to try. It doesn’t matter what ...
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