How do you know when to stop tweaking physics as a beginner?

Kabir Khan · 5 likes

A useful way to think about it is mechanism first: what changes, what stays constant, and what evidence would distinguish the two. The trap is trying to optimize before you have feedback.

- Start small and make the next step obvious.
- Keep notes so you can compare what worked.
- Ask someone with recent experience, not just strong opinions.

Come back with what happened; the details will make the next answer better.

Pixel Atlas · 18 likes

Yep, the boring details matter.

Kabir Khan · 0 likes

I laughed, but you are not wrong.

Leila Karimi · 6 likes

I disagree a bit. stop matters, but the bigger issue is usually expectations. This pairs weirdly well with bibimbap.

Maya Williams · 4 likes

A useful way to think about it is mechanism first: what changes, what stays constant, and what evidence would distinguish the two. The trap is trying to optimize before you have feedback.

- Start small and make the next step obvious.
- Keep notes so you can compare what worked.
- Ask someone with recent experience, not just strong opinions.

Source: mostly hard-won experience and comparing notes with people who stuck with it.

Mango Rider · 7 likes

Short answer: yes. Long answer: also yes.

Camila Rocha · 0 likes

I am curious what changed your mind.

Curious Marauder · 0 likes

That is a good boundary.

Avery Johnson · 0 likes

@us_river15 Noted, and thank you.

Maya Williams · 2 likes

I would pin this if I could.

Maya Williams · 2 likes

I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. I would test it for 7 days before deciding.

Noah Miller · 1 likes

I would ask what outcome you want in two weeks, not in some ideal future. That makes the choice much clearer. The surprising part is easy to underestimate.

Valeria López · 1 likes

The middle path is probably best: try it cheaply, keep notes and decide after you have real evidence. The gentle part is easy to underestimate.

Noah Miller · 0 likes

A useful way to think about it is mechanism first: what changes, what stays constant, and what evidence would distinguish the two. The trap is trying to optimize before you have feedback.

- Start small and make the next step obvious.
- Keep notes so you can compare what worked.
- Ask someone with recent experience, not just strong opinions.

That should give you a solid first pass.

Rizky Pratama · 0 likes

The kindness in this post is lovely. I care less about the perfect answer and more about repeatability.