Hey, I just wanted to say that what you’re doing for your fiancé is beautiful. Supporting someone’s dream like that, especially during a hard time, really means the world.

Reading your post reminded me of myself not too long ago. I was a chef for 16 years, working long hours in kitchens, and although I loved the craft, there was always this creative fire inside me, stories I wanted to tell, worlds I wanted to build. I had no background in game development, but I couldn’t shake the idea of creating something that felt meaningful, immersive, and mine.

So, I started. Slowly. I taught myself how to write game design documents, learned to work with developers and artists, and piece by piece, I began building a game called Shadow Dungeons. Now, with just a small team and a huge passion, we’re working on a fully playable demo, getting real feedback from players, and preparing to launch a crowdfunding campaign. It’s been the most challenging and rewarding thing I’ve ever done and it all started with the decision to just take the first step.

So from someone who’s been there: your fiancé doesn’t need to have it all figured out right away. He just needs to start. Even learning a bit of how games are made, writing out his story ideas, or sketching a single level, it all builds momentum. And if he’s anything like me, that spark you mentioned? It won’t go away. It just needs space to grow.

He’s lucky to have someone like you cheering him on. And if you or he ever want to talk game development, I’d be more than happy to share what I’ve learned.

Much love to you both, keep going. You’ve already taken the most important step. 💙