We’re all in the same industry, and at the end of the day, tayo-tayo lang din ang magkakasama dito.”

There will always be people out there who will appreciate what you create.”

Your community is your first publisher.”

We only actually lose if we stop trying.”

Wag kayo masyadong ma-stuck sa pagiging perfect ng code niyo. As long as it works, as long as it’s something you like doing, make it. Do it.”

You never, ever feel ready. So take it from a perfectionist like myself that has learned to be less of a perfectionist—you’ll never feel ready. But if you just start, I’m sure you’ll figure it out along the way. Game Dev is a very scary place, because it’s like the encompassing of everything—music, art, programming, business. It can be very overwhelming, especially if you’re alone. But really, try to start with something very little and do it.”

It’s a story of commitment—huge, very huge time commitment, and also money commitment. Most likely, your first game will not be your success story, but it will always be your first step.”

Design a game that you can actually complete. Even if you don’t make money, it’s alright – On Game Design.”

It’s because it’s also very rewarding. In my 10 years of Indie Game Development, some of my favorite moments are: finding our own community, players who believe in us, heartwarming fans who do cosplay, fanarts, and a freaking novel of their own, in remembrance of our games.”

To aspiring Game Devs: Start your quest! Just Do It! Don’t wait for tomorrow, next week, next month, etc. Kasi once sinimulan mo, dire-diretcho na ‘yon.”