by DilloDude » Thu Sep 25, 2008 4:00 am
Just because you don't get many replies, doesn't mean you're not good: maybe nobody's had time to read it yet, or perhaps it isn't the sort of thing that really needs a reply, or maybe, everyone's too busy trying to think what to say that would be profound enough to answer you.
Just because your games arne't brilliant, doesn't mean you're rubbish: you just need time to learn new stuff. Even now I know I'm not perfect at using GE. I'll bet right now you're alot better at it than when you were born (especially considering GE wasn't even made then). Somewhere along the line, you've gotta start learning, but it takes time. But nobody ever learnt anything by deciding they couldn't do it, so why bother.
Also remember, that a forum like this isn't the best place to make close friends anyway. Sure, you meet people, and get to know a bit about them, but you never get to know them well. There's a lot of people on here that I know about, I know what sort of games and stuff they do, and whether it's worthwhile paying attention to their advice or not. But I wouldn't consider any of them a 'close' friend.
Just remember, these forums are one of the best places to learn about GE. If you stick around, keep looking at demos, reading other peoples' advice, and asking questions, you might learn something. If you don't, there might be a few things you can figure out, but it will take a lot longer and be a lot harder. Remember that here you're connected to over 19,000 members, many of which are actively viewing stuff, and a lot of which are actively posting useful stuff.
In summary, I think you should stay around, even if you take breaks where you're inactive for several weeks, you should still come back occasionally. If you stay around, you'll get better, you'll get to know more people, and more people will test your games. If you stick at it, one day you might be giving advice to others that may be considered an 'extraordinary revelation'. You might end up working with games, and making lots of money from it, or you might decide that, though it's a nice hobby, it's not really what you want to do as a job. But if you give up now, chances are none of that will happen: you'll continue to be 'rubbish'.
