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December 21, 2015 December 21, 2015/ Cardboard Edison
“Make sure you’re having fun. If you’re not enjoying the game you’re designing, and the development process that it takes, then it’s pretty difficult to expect others to buy into it. If it’s fun for you, keep at it. If not, perhaps try something else.”
— David Short
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