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Geek Culture / Am I lost forever?

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WarWolf
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Posted: 19th Oct 2002 20:42
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Something is going on in my head. Just a couple of days ago I was coding like normal, but the last few days, it's like I just lost that little thing, you know what I mean?
It's like if I lost all my interest for programming!
Every time I open the editor it's like if something says me "No, it's just boring", and then I exit again. This may sound a little strange...

Anyway, is there anyone that has a tip or something for me that will give me back what is lost within me?
I didn't steal it!
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indi
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Posted: 19th Oct 2002 21:04
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8 hours of back breaking labour will make u love the editor again

http://www.lunarpixel.com/ is my new site
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Mirthin
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Posted: 19th Oct 2002 21:39
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For each meal you take, force yourself to do 13 hours of programming. Works for me
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WarWolf
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Posted: 19th Oct 2002 23:16
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Thanks!
Mirthin, unfortunately there is not that many hours on the day, but thanks anyway!

I didn't steal it!
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Ian T
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Posted: 19th Oct 2002 23:48
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That happens to me with my novels. You just lose inspiration sometimes. Give it a few more days, let some ideas grow, and you'll be back to normal.

--Mouse
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Mirthin
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Posted: 20th Oct 2002 20:44
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Not enough hours? Just limit your meals and think yourself lucky!
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rapscaLLion
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Posted: 20th Oct 2002 20:56
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Yup, it happens. Many many times. Sometimes you have to wait a couple hours, days or even weeks until you again feel up to coding, but sometimes you just gotta buckle down and press on!

Alex Wanuch
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Rose
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Posted: 22nd Oct 2002 23:20
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*hugz*

you'll be ok!
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The Wendigo
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Posted: 25th Oct 2002 08:08
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Happens to me constantly! normally you'll get right back into it, but sometimes if your not carefull, you may end up ditching your program (usually for good). Dr. Wendigo's cure - 1.Watch a movie on the topic your game is about. 2. Do an entire day or so of active work (this one kills but does the trick). 3. Pet your cat - that won't help your problem but if you don't it might get mad and leave a 'little present' in your bed!

1.00 GHZ processor, 256 MB RAM, GeForce 3 64MB, SB Live!, 8 cans of soda per day
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Ian T
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Posted: 29th Oct 2002 19:37
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Mmm, yes, a very good peice of advice that is... watching an inspirational movie on the topic of your game is a great boost to inspiration.

Going fishing with beer as bait also helps. It makes you realize the futility of that, and if fishing with beer bottles as bait dosen't work, obviously nothing else but programming will!

--Mouse
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rapscaLLion
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Posted: 29th Oct 2002 23:47
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or you could just get an injection of pure adrenaline and caffine... like my cat :S

Alex Wanuch
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Ian T
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Posted: 29th Oct 2002 23:55
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You're lucky to have a caffene/adrenaline injector that disguises itself as a cat.

--Mouse
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