{"author_name":"pumpkin","cat":"LD #34","comments":[],"epoch":1450114920,"likes":2,"metadata":{"p_key":"10053","p_author":"pumpkin","p_authorkey":"18812","p_urlkey":"45280","p_title":"This was my best LD!","p_cat":"LD #34","p_event":"LD34","p_time":"1450114920","p_likes":"2","p_comments":"0","p_status":"UPD5","us_key":"18812","us_name":"pumpkin","us_username":"pumpkin","event_start":"1449792000","event_key":"31","event_name":"LD34"},"text":"

I remember my first LD, years ago. Does someone remember when was “You are the villain”? I tried hard but posted nothing! Then I grew better at building something in two days. I only posted a functional “thing” once, since (MiDriPod, for “Beneath the Surface”). But it had no goal or victory condition. T_T<\/p>\n

But this time… this time I made something complete. It has a beginning, an end, and some challenge in between. And I’m so proud of that. I mean, it’s far from perfect, or truly fun, or bug-free, even. But it has a “victory” trigger that can be reached. And for me, it means a lot.<\/p>\n

That’s why I now take the time to look back and remember my crappy first LD’s (non-)entry. To this younger me, I want to say something. And I will say it to every young you that will be a-bit-less-young soon: keep it up! No matter what, failing isn’t a problem. It’s just one more step toward victory. Don’t be ashamed (as I was) for posting something crappy, or not posting at all. As each failure is a step toward achievement, each failure isn’t a true failure.<\/p>\n

I believe in you. Keep it up!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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… And, y’know. Play and vote! \ud83d\ude09<\/p>","time":"December 14th, 2015 12:42 pm","title":"This was my best LD!"}