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Melancholy Marionette166 days ago(+1)

That really means a lot :3 Thank you so much for listening & giving such kind feedback! I know it probably sounds pathetic, but I have very little confidence in anything I do >.< I might think to myself that I’m relatively happy with something I’ve made for a moment before all the negative self-talk starts and I just doubt everything all over again, haha.

I think maybe I get it so badly with my game dev and music stuff because I’m entirely self-taught and constantly feel like an impostor! But what’s likely more responsible is being unemployed for most of my life thanks to my ASD and poor mental health. Because where I live, society’s view of the unemployed = you are worthless.

That attitude has kinda embedded itself in me at this point and I don’t really know how I’m ever supposed to banish it >.<

Making music is one of those rare things that temporarily melts away my depression though :3 So even if I don’t really know wtf I’m doing and it’s all very trial & error, it’s worth it just for the joy it brings!

The concept of this jam is so cool. I hope I can try again next time with more time to spare so I can make a full OST & game concept. In the meantime, I hope to listen to as much as possible :D It’s really inspiring to see so many people making amazing music!

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Synlyfe166 days ago(+1)

Far from pathetic, I think a lot of people are unfortunately in the same place. It can be difficult to take pride in something you've done when you alone are aware of all the different directions you could have taken with it. There's really no right answer as to whether one path or another would have led to a 'better' end product, but what matters is that you commit to your chosen direction and embellish its strengths along the way.

Keep up the great work and keep your chin held high - so far you've produced one of the more unique entries of the bunch, and that alone is worth being proud of. As you said - there's always the next jam - so until that time comes, ride the wave! Others appreciate your work for good reason. I hope you enjoy listening to the other entries, there are some other genuinely fantastic submissions. :)

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Melancholy Marionette166 days ago(+1)

That is very true! I also heard in an audiobook about art & poetry where the author struggles with poor mental health, that anyone who makes stuff should be proud because they did the hardest part by actually making the thing, haha. They said so many people talk about making stuff, or boast about how they could easily do X or Y, but then never actually go ahead and do it. 

Thank you for all the kind words and encouragement, it really does mean a lot :3 I still haven’t had a chance to listen to more than a handful just yet, but so far, everything has blown me away :D

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Synlyfe165 days ago

Well said, and apt at that. It's easy to talk about doing something, harder to actually do it. Big fan of doing it first then presenting it later - provides an opportunity to separate from the initial attachment and be a little more open to critique while also bolstering confidence by being able to say "Yeah, I finished that". Anyhow, great submission! I wish you the best in the competition and in general. 

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