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Gaming · by Aisha Rahman · 2026-09-20

I tried doing indie the boring way and it worked

Context: I am not an expert, just someone trying to make Gaming feel less intimidating. I wrote down what worked, what felt awkward, and what I would do differently next time.

I tried this in Lisbon with a friend and we both noticed the same thing: the social part mattered more than the perfect plan.

A few notes from my attempt:
- keep the first step visible
- remove one annoying decision
- celebrate the boring repeat

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Amelia Hughes · 37 likes

I agree with the goal and disagree with the method. A little friction removed goes a long way.

Aarav Sharma · 14 likes

I think both things can be true.

Hugo Martin · 0 likes

Short answer: yes. Long answer: also yes.

Kabir Khan · 3 likes

I am saving this for the next time I overthink tried.

Grace Parker · 2 likes

You explained the tradeoff really clearly. The low-effort version is probably the keeper.

Noura Alotaibi · 30 likes

@us_sparrow95 Can you expand on that a bit?

Brave Otter · 1 likes

That is fair, but I still worry about maintenance.

Rapid Otter · 0 likes

Exactly; the hidden cost is energy.

Martina Fernández · 1 likes

Beautifully put. I needed that reminder today. This pairs weirdly well with lentil soup.