Hildeby: Marlies Development Time

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Hildeby: Unpacking Marlies' Development Time – A Personal Journey

Hey everyone! So, you're curious about Hildeby and Marlies' development time? That's awesome! I've been knee-deep in this project, and let me tell you, it's been a wild ride. Think rollercoaster, but with more coding and way less screaming. (Okay, maybe a little screaming).

I wanted to share my experience because, honestly, figuring out the timelines for this game has been a massive learning curve. It's way more complex than I initially thought!

The Initial Hype (and Subsequent Crash)

I started with a super ambitious plan. I figured, "six months, tops! I'll whip up Hildeby in no time." Yeah, right. That was, uh, optimistic. My initial estimates for Marlies' development, specifically her character arc and dialogue, were way off. I thought I could just bang out the script and boom, done. But writing compelling dialogue, especially for a complex character like Marlies – who, lets face it, is a bit of a mess – it takes time.

I spent weeks just crafting her backstory. It's not just about what she says, it's about what she doesn't say. Subtext, people, subtext! It's crucial. Then there's the animation. Oh boy, the animation. Getting her facial expressions just right took forever. I'm still tweaking things!

Lesson Learned #1: Always overestimate your development time. Seriously. Double it, maybe even triple it. You'll thank me later. Planning for Hildeby, I didn't even consider things that would come up down the line.

The Unexpected Twists and Turns: Hildeby's Got Challenges!

Then there's the whole Hildeby environment. I initially planned on simple graphics. Simple! But then, I got carried away. I wanted it to be beautiful, immersive. I started adding details, refining textures, adding more interaction. It snowballed.

I spent weeks wrestling with lighting, trying to get that perfect sunset over the lake. It was frustrating – countless hours of fiddling with shaders. But, when I finally nailed it? Pure euphoria.

Lesson Learned #2: Break down your project into smaller, manageable chunks. Don't try to tackle everything at once. Focus on one aspect (like Marlies' dialogue, or a specific location in Hildeby) at a time, and celebrate those small wins. They keep you going when you're banging your head against a wall (which you will do).

Debugging: The Bane of My Existence (and a Great Learning Opportunity)

And let's not forget the debugging! I mean, the sheer amount of bugs. It was like a never-ending quest. One fixed, two more pop up, seriously. Hours spent tracking down that one rogue semicolon that was causing the whole game to crash? Unacceptable but worth it.

I ended up learning SO MUCH about debugging. I mean, I am way better at it now. I'm still learning, of course. Game dev is a continuous learning process. But those skills are invaluable.

Lesson Learned #3: Embrace the debugging process. It's part of the game (pun intended). Learn effective debugging techniques. Get really good at using a debugger. Trust me.

The Final Stretch: Hildeby's Almost Ready!

So, here we are. The development of Hildeby – Marlies' development, specifically – has taken way longer than my initial predictions. It has been a rollercoaster. It's been frustrating, exhilarating, and incredibly rewarding.

I'm still working on it, of course, but the end is in sight. I'm looking forward to sharing the final product. I hope this helps anyone else embarking on their game dev journey! I can't wait to get Hildeby out there.

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