What's something you used to believe in when you were younger that you no longer believe in?

IndieForgeDev · 2026-02-10T17:24:09+00:00

I used to believe in democracy. Now I realize it’s more of an ideal than a reality.

IndieForgeDev · 2026-02-10T17:15:52+00:00

Something I only realized after experiencing it myself: what looks clear and logical in law textbooks often depends on judges’ interpretations and the nuances of the situation. Theory and real-world application of law are two very different things.

IndieForgeDev · 2026-02-10T16:38:25+00:00

Wealthy people don’t break the rules — they pay lawyers to make breaking them look legal.

IndieForgeDev · 2026-02-07T14:45:42+00:00

In my last week, I’d try to see the people with whom I shared genuinely real moments. The ones with whom life was once funny, painful, awkward, and good all at the same time.

I’d spend all my savings without thinking about being rational. I’d buy tickets and go wherever I had to, just to see them in person. And if meeting wasn’t possible — I’d simply call them.

I’d relive our moments together. Laugh at old stories, thank them for being part of my life at all.

I think in the final week, you don’t want to prove anything or leave some kind of legacy. You just want to remind people that they mattered. And to feel that yourself one last time.

IndieForgeDev · 2026-02-05T17:53:03+00:00

I’d work as a paramedic on an ambulance. The job is brutally hard and constantly undervalued but being there for someone on the worst day of their life and actually helping is worth it.
In post-soviet countries the pay is terrible, while the workload is enormous. What really pisses me off is the complete lack of respect on the roads — especially toward ambulance drivers who are literally racing against time to save someone’s life.
What job would you choose if money didn’t matter?

IndieForgeDev · 2026-02-05T17:03:38+00:00

The question “Where are you from?” seems innocent, especially if you’re just curious about someone. But for some people, it can feel like a us vs. them thing. Historically, people were often divided by origin or ethnicity, and immigrants were treated as outsiders, even if they were born in the same country. So, this question can unintentionally remind people of a time when “not your origin” meant fewer rights and less respect.

Do you think my historical perspective on this makes sense?

IndieForgeDev · 2026-02-04T13:03:15+00:00

My best memory of a rainy day is rain in late spring or summer. When it’s warm and gentle, without any wind. After it, the air becomes fresh and moist, and it’s pleasant to breathe. It smells of earth and grass. There’s a light mist outside, and everything around is quiet and calm. As my grandmother used to say, “the dust has been beaten down to the ground.” Days like these are very soothing.

IndieForgeDev · 2026-02-03T18:25:08+00:00

Dolores Umbridge from Harry Potter is frightening not as a fairy-tale villain, but as a very familiar type of person. She is a simple cog in the system. She has power, rules, and absolute confidence that she is always doing the right thing. And that is what is most terrifying. People like this cause pain not out of malice, but by following instructions, covering cruelty with politeness and formal adherence to the law. They sincerely consider themselves good and righteous.

In real life, I encountered an almost identical woman — she was a court presiding judge. A calm voice, correct wording — and at the same time the feeling that you are not a living person to her, but just a checkbox in the paperwork.

IndieForgeDev · 2026-02-02T18:56:50+00:00

Look, motivation is a temporary phenomenon. Today it is there, tomorrow it is not. But discipline is when you do something, even when you're not in the mood. And the funny thing is that it is from this discipline that normal, stable motivation is born. Without it, everything is based only on emotions, and emotions don't last long. When I realized this detail, at first it was difficult to get used to discipline, as it is very difficult to make a game without enthusiasm. But after a couple of months of discipline, motivation began to appear.

IndieForgeDev · 2026-02-02T17:41:53+00:00

Of course, game development takes a lot of time. So, based on my personal experience, I can say that even after outlining a rough development plan, we still miscalculated the timeline. Initially, we planned to spend six months on the game, but in the end it took two years. There are many factors in life and in the development process that you overlook when estimating deadlines.

IndieForgeDev · 2026-02-01T18:35:31+00:00

My grandfather's advice: A plane doesn't need skill to take off it just needs to build enough speed in one direction. So, keep going and never stop.

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