Stepping Away

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Stepping Away

Posted by Hyptosis - January 17th, 2014

I'm going to be stepping away from indie game dev for a while. I have two games that are half finished right now, I probably won't get them done. I'll try to knock them out in the next 30 days but most likely it's just not going to happen. It's been a blast, and a great experience. I've met so many kickass people, I have new friends now, a lot of new knowledge, and mostly fond memories. But things are changing and I just don't enjoy it anymore. The attitude of players seem more sour now than when I started, and I dunno if this is just me, or an actual change, but I don't even look forward to reading the player comments anymore. And I used to LIVE for that, even the bad comments. My last few games have flopped, my sponsors lost money on them, the players didn't like them, and honestly I didn't really even enjoy making the last couple because I knew the players wouldn't like them.

I'm not putting this on anyone besides myself, I just don't enjoy it anymore. And if I don't enjoy it, my products are going to be crap. I'll try to keep in touch when I can, and maybe I can set some time aside later in the year and do some more work. But I honestly just can't afford to do this anymore, both financially and inspiraitonally? If that is even a word.

I've had a new job offer, it isn't a job I like, but it is a job I can do. And it'll provide for me and my family in the future. But I won't be home anymore, I won't have time to be online, and I won't even be in the country (USA) half the time. So it isn't fair for me to claim I'll try to keep making games, when I know I won't be able to. I'd rather pleasantly surprise everyone than lie to them.

So thanks guys, and thanks NG, best online community I have EVER seen. So many great people. I can't even start to tell you guys how patient Tom and some of the staff here at NG has been with me. I came into this a few years ago, I didn't know how to do anything in flash at all, and I didn't know how to code. Tom answered every question I had when I know he had other shit to be doing. And Impendingriot spent hours getting me started on my own.

I'll still be around for a few weeks though, so I'll still be responding to emails and private messages and stuff until then. Thank you all so much, you've been great.

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Saminat 2014-01-17 20:12:21

Until we meet again man, we shall never forget you!

Hyptosis 2014-01-17 20:12:21

Thanks dude.

Flowers10 2014-01-17 20:21:32

Sad to see you leave, Good luck in your future endeavors tho!

Hyptosis 2014-01-17 20:21:32

Thanks, I hope that one day to return and be passionate again. Be inspired, you know?

Atlas 2014-01-17 20:45:25

You're a great game dev. The community is gonna be taking a big blow with such a guy leaving us.

Hyptosis 2014-01-17 20:45:25

I appreciate the kind words man.

OsatoUchiha 2014-01-17 21:05:14

I really enjoyed your games, it is sad that you have to leave, but i wish ya luck in all your endeavors.

Hyptosis 2014-01-17 21:05:14

Thank you!

Direhaggis 2014-01-17 21:43:39

That is altogether too bad. I absolutely love your Sagittarian series. It's what the Walking Dead should be. Good luck with whatever is up next!

Hyptosis 2014-01-17 21:43:39

Thanks man!

Ryallen 2014-01-17 21:55:09

We'll miss you, bro. I enjoyed your games, for what it's worth.

Hyptosis 2014-01-17 21:55:09

Thanks, I hope to one day return, this isn't forever. Just until I'm inspired again.

LordOfEndgame 2014-01-17 22:23:56

Good luck. Sorry that you no longer find enjoyment in your work. Hope you can find your inspiration again some day.

Hyptosis 2014-01-17 22:23:56

I will, thanks man!

B0Z0RAMA 2014-01-17 22:41:14

Well, it's always sad reading this kind of message. Especially from very good creators like yourself (I'm not joking). I didn't play your last games so I can't say anything about it, but if you say it wasn't that good and a lot of people didn't liked it, I believe in you. Sometimes we face roads with bad endings and lose the will to keep walking it, even in the ones that seems so full of joy for ourselves in some moment. It happens so I understand the situation you're now. I just want to wish you the best of lucks in the new roads you're facing. Oh, and of course, I wanna tell you a big THANK YOU for very good creations such as Guild Dungeons, Alice is Dead and The Sagittarian. I want you to know that I had a lot of fun from all of them, especially Guild Dungeons (I still have to finish the second one lol). You know you're always welcome here, feel free to stop by anytime you want and can even for a simple "hi".

Hyptosis 2014-01-17 22:41:14

Thanks, I'm certainly going to try. I'm mostly going to be gone because of how busy I will be, and I wont have internet access sometimes. But I'll swing by when I can for sure. NG is the best.

Kkylimos 2014-01-17 23:19:19

This makes me very sad :( You are one of the people that i rly like and respect here... I rarely have time for games so i cannot really give a critique on your work but i thought you were doing great! And i love your art so much :( Damn , this sucks...

Hyptosis 2014-01-17 23:19:19

Hey man, you're an awesome dude and I'm glad to know you. I don't want to be a bummer, I just also didn't want to just vanish without explaining myself! I'm still gonna swing by at least a couple times a year to see how my buds are doing.

Sabtastic 2014-01-17 23:29:38

Man, I feel like we only barely got acquainted and now you're leaving for who knows where...! :C
You're not giving up art entirely, are you? Or are you just sick of the whole starving artist struggle?

You're such an amazingly talented artist--- you've always been a favourite content creator of mine, too. It's a shame we didn't get to talk/googlehang some more. Maybe I can catch you on Skype before you disappear to this new mysterious job. Add me if you use it-- I use 'Sabtastique' <<--with a 'que'!

...Hope things start looking up soon...!

Hyptosis 2014-01-17 23:29:38

Yeah, it was cool talking to you! Especially with how awkward I am around new people. I don't think I'm giving up at all, just taking a very long break. I am certainly, 100% tired of not having enough money. My new job will provide me more money per month than I made last year. I'd be a fool to not take it.

When I'm back in town I'll be sure to shoot you a message, thanks for being a cool supportive friend. Things will be better for me for sure, and I bet I get my inspiration back in no time.

luis855 2014-01-17 23:30:04

This is a very sad notice for all of your fans but sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do , right ? :_)

Hyptosis 2014-01-17 23:30:04

Yeah, thanks for understanding!

MisterBadde 2014-01-17 23:31:43

I am sorry to see you go, Hyptosis. Your work has been awesome over the years no matter what the plebs say. I hope everything works out for you and you do what makes you happy.

Hyptosis 2014-01-17 23:31:43

Thanks!

artisan1775 2014-01-18 00:03:20

man, you've left a legacy of awesome and creative games and animations that you should be proud of. i'm a bit upset that i wont get to see much more from you, but honestly, that's life. a job that lets you travel sounds like it could be a good job, and money makes the world go round so you got to do what you got to do. its been great to see what you've created, and that's just shitty that people cant respect the effort you have put into your work. you're a super talented guy, and i may be agnostic, but i like to think there is a special place in hell for trolls and people that have nothing better to do than be an ass on purpose. from me, thanks for all you've done; you've saved me from days of boredom :P best of luck, take care, thanks for all the outstanding games, and we'll miss you :)

Hyptosis 2014-01-18 00:03:20

That really means a lot. I don't have any regrets, I've enjoyed every minute of being here aside from a few little fights because I'm a hot head. :P Thanks so much man, I'm sure one day when I've had time away, I've got cash in my pocket, and some free time, I'll go back to making games. I really enjoyed it a lot once.

Luciaea 2014-01-18 00:34:46

We'll never forget you Hyptosis. Do come back. Always loved those games and that art... You're leaving a true fandom.

Hyptosis 2014-01-18 00:34:46

I will return! Thanks so much! ^5

TurboX 2014-01-18 01:29:22

Well, it's been fun Hyptosis. I've had a bad day so this was at least more gracious than other things dealt with today. Godspeed friend.
PS, from all the fans and me,
thank you.

Hyptosis 2014-01-18 01:29:22

No, thank you man! The thing I enjoyed most was just knowing at least a few people dug what I created.

YoutubeIsawesome 2014-01-18 02:31:29

potassium

Hyptosis 2014-01-18 02:31:29

Potassium is a chemical element with symbol K (from Neo-Latin kalium) and atomic number 19. Elemental potassium is a soft silvery-white alkali metal that oxidizes rapidly in air and is very reactive with water, generating sufficient heat to ignite the hydrogen emitted in the reaction and burning with a lilac flame.

PianoFortress 2014-01-18 05:27:32

Later bro, stay healthy.

Hyptosis 2014-01-18 05:27:32

Will do, thanks man. I LOVE your music, keep it up.

Doomroar 2014-01-18 06:25:19

Man this sucks i was so hooked on kingdom of liars, and i love your puzzles i still remember that time i got blocked trying to solve that puzzle in Hood episode 3, i hated and loved that game with passion.

this day is shaping out not so well, any way whatever you will be doing now you have my best regards.

Hyptosis 2014-01-18 06:25:19

Hey thanks, I really enjoy storytelling. I may take a laptop with me and do some writing or something.

kkots 2014-01-18 07:40:33

Life and death is a natural cycle.
When inspiration dies, it is born anew.
Surrender yourself to the arrow of destiny.
The fruit of your imagination grows on Newgrounds and still brings joy to people.

Hyptosis 2014-01-18 07:40:33

Thanks! :D

Luwano 2014-01-18 08:46:37

You got to decide for the option that feeds your family and works out for your life best. However, you will be missed. It seems selfish of us to make you feel bad about leaving, so what can I say to express that I wish you all the best for your personal life and at the same time would wish that you wouldn't leave? I hope you find your inspiration again and can come back soon. Even if you no longer feel inspired enough, there is no doubt that you spread inspiration to thousands of people on Newgrounds and around the internet. Thank you!

Hyptosis 2014-01-18 08:46:37

That's the best, thanks so much man. I always tried to encourage everyone to be creative and enjoy their work. To stick to their guns and work hard creating new things. I'll probably do some painting and stuff when I'm traveling, just not going to work on flash games for a long while I think. I'll be missing it in no time. :P

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