The Perfectionist's Trial
'Development hell' is a phrase used for when video games are in a state of stall because of funding, technical, legal or artistic challenges. Is there a similar term for a situation where the only thing halting your progress is your quest for perfection? I've thought about this for a while now as its constantly something I've experienced as an amateur game designer. All great games start with an idea. Though these days unique ideas are far and few between and you really have to grab any idea that reflects individuality by the horns and never let it go. These unique ideas are often immature, lacking the experience of deeper thought or refinement. I've referred to this stage of growing these ideas through my own personal lens as the "Perfectionist's Trial". Regardless of the age or maturity of the idea, no matter what you do or accomplish, that little voice in the back of your head is always going to say, "are you sure?". "Are you sure?...