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Howdy. I figured I'd clarify a few things regarding my presence here on deviantart and the kinds of stuff I'm working on as of late.
I realize that I haven't been putting out as much content as I've had before. Well, this is the result of some factors from the harsh realm of reality. You see, I've been in college for a couple years now; much like other creatives I've followed throughout the years that are within the same age group as me, college plays a part in slowing hobbyist creations down. However, there's more to my mentality than just that. After all, I still do have plenty of free time to play video games and write stuff like articles.
Let's talk Mystery of Melody Memorial. I've stressed that I wanted to do this ever since its initial conception in 2015. 2015....Crap.
It's been three freakin' years since I thought of the characters I've grown to love and think about every day, and what do I have to show for it?
Fact of the matter is I'm only human. I'm distracted by so much this day and age, including by my usual gaming/animation obsessions. There's a lot I have to think about as well. It's no longer just a matter of "Oh, I'm gonna make this game and in a few months it'll be jolly good fun!" I instead have recurring thoughts like "What companies should I apply to for internships?", "What if I could make this aspect of Melody Memorial a little better?", and "What could I do to carry decent momentum when my life solely depends on my own revenue?" I don't know if I'm supposed to have these thoughts at this point in time, but they are there, and they can sting my confidence at times.
I'm not saying I'm going to scrap anything. I will still very much make Melody Memorial, and I'll try my best to get it out by the end of 2018. I just...can't make any promises on whether or not it would really be pushed out by then. I also can't ensure it'll be as huge as I once planned for it to be; then again, there's a big difference between how long it takes for someone to beat my game and how long it takes for me to beat my own.
As for deviantart, I guess I'm just afraid if I spent much more time on works that aren't related to what I already work on, it'd be all the more time I have to devote to when there's already a lot I have myself doing. Writing TICGN articles, living a college life, and making games are all things I have to keep at a stable-enough balance. Even then, the latter is obviously something I need to pick up the pace on. Similarly, this isn't me saying I'm going to leave deviantart. I'm just justifying why I may not seem as active in uploading content.
With all this out of the way, let's talk about some positive things!
Firstly, in stark contrast to the deviantart situation, I am totally active every single day on Twitter. Probably helps I could post whatever I feel like rather than just showing off work. I post all the time about my interests in games and cartoons, ranging from comments to photos and even updates on my original creations. You can also join in my discord server dedicated to Mystery of Melody Memorial - Although there are plenty of channels in the server for whatever else you'd want to talk about!
Twitter: twitter.com/RyanSilberman
Discord Server: discord.gg/XjxSESq
I've also got news regarding one of my older games, Dynamite Alex. I have a friend assisting me in porting the game to Nintendo Switch!
The port itself is said to be able to be wrapped up as soon as within April, and I'll be trying my hardest to pitch this one proper to Nintendo of America so it could make it onto the eShop as soon as I get all the necessary materials! I'll be sure to let you guys know when it comes out as soon as the project is greenlit, and if it does, you can expect some more Nintendo Switch releases from yours truly. 
Lastly, I dunno if I'll have this set in stone now, but I do think I'll try to make it to PAX West 2018..................That's all I wanted to say on that front. Maybe let me know if you're coming as well?
So yeah, that's the gist of everything. I'm a college student that wants to live but also remain creative, and that can get difficult sometimes. But you know what? That's just the way of life, and I hope and thank you guys for being as patient with me as I am with it. Have a good rest of your day.
I realize that I haven't been putting out as much content as I've had before. Well, this is the result of some factors from the harsh realm of reality. You see, I've been in college for a couple years now; much like other creatives I've followed throughout the years that are within the same age group as me, college plays a part in slowing hobbyist creations down. However, there's more to my mentality than just that. After all, I still do have plenty of free time to play video games and write stuff like articles.
Let's talk Mystery of Melody Memorial. I've stressed that I wanted to do this ever since its initial conception in 2015. 2015....Crap.
It's been three freakin' years since I thought of the characters I've grown to love and think about every day, and what do I have to show for it? Fact of the matter is I'm only human. I'm distracted by so much this day and age, including by my usual gaming/animation obsessions. There's a lot I have to think about as well. It's no longer just a matter of "Oh, I'm gonna make this game and in a few months it'll be jolly good fun!" I instead have recurring thoughts like "What companies should I apply to for internships?", "What if I could make this aspect of Melody Memorial a little better?", and "What could I do to carry decent momentum when my life solely depends on my own revenue?" I don't know if I'm supposed to have these thoughts at this point in time, but they are there, and they can sting my confidence at times.
I'm not saying I'm going to scrap anything. I will still very much make Melody Memorial, and I'll try my best to get it out by the end of 2018. I just...can't make any promises on whether or not it would really be pushed out by then. I also can't ensure it'll be as huge as I once planned for it to be; then again, there's a big difference between how long it takes for someone to beat my game and how long it takes for me to beat my own.
As for deviantart, I guess I'm just afraid if I spent much more time on works that aren't related to what I already work on, it'd be all the more time I have to devote to when there's already a lot I have myself doing. Writing TICGN articles, living a college life, and making games are all things I have to keep at a stable-enough balance. Even then, the latter is obviously something I need to pick up the pace on. Similarly, this isn't me saying I'm going to leave deviantart. I'm just justifying why I may not seem as active in uploading content.
With all this out of the way, let's talk about some positive things!
Firstly, in stark contrast to the deviantart situation, I am totally active every single day on Twitter. Probably helps I could post whatever I feel like rather than just showing off work. I post all the time about my interests in games and cartoons, ranging from comments to photos and even updates on my original creations. You can also join in my discord server dedicated to Mystery of Melody Memorial - Although there are plenty of channels in the server for whatever else you'd want to talk about!
Twitter: twitter.com/RyanSilberman
Discord Server: discord.gg/XjxSESq
I've also got news regarding one of my older games, Dynamite Alex. I have a friend assisting me in porting the game to Nintendo Switch!
The port itself is said to be able to be wrapped up as soon as within April, and I'll be trying my hardest to pitch this one proper to Nintendo of America so it could make it onto the eShop as soon as I get all the necessary materials! I'll be sure to let you guys know when it comes out as soon as the project is greenlit, and if it does, you can expect some more Nintendo Switch releases from yours truly. Lastly, I dunno if I'll have this set in stone now, but I do think I'll try to make it to PAX West 2018..................That's all I wanted to say on that front.
Maybe let me know if you're coming as well?So yeah, that's the gist of everything. I'm a college student that wants to live but also remain creative, and that can get difficult sometimes. But you know what? That's just the way of life, and I hope and thank you guys for being as patient with me as I am with it. Have a good rest of your day.
Mystery of Melody Memorial is out on February 23!
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