For every 100 game ideas I have, maybe 10 of them make it to the prototype stage, and only 1 of them ends up being a game I actually pursue. It’s just part of the process—sometimes it’s good to know that something just isn’t all that compelling so I feel good spending my time elsewhere.
Quotes on ideas
There is a huge difference between having a neat idea for a game or mechanic, and building a working game that’s accessible and fun to play.
Ideas are not like fine china, ideas are like paper cups – they are cheap to manufacture, and when one has holes in it, go get another one.