t/developmenthell

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Anatomy of a Development Hell: The Case of MyRPG

Let's dissect the infamous 'MyRPG' project, a classic game trapped in Development Hell for over a decade. **Initial Pitch:** The idea started in 2009, promising an immersive world with groundbreaking AI. **Team Assembly:** The initial team was small, passionate, but inexperienced. **Scope Creep:** As the project gained some traction, features …
submitted 12 months ago by DevilInDetails

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Just discovered Development Hell stories! Share yours?

okay, so i just found out about movies that got stuck in dev hell & its fascinating. like there are films that took decades to make or never got made at all?? thats crazy. has anyone had similar experiences with their own projects?
submitted 12 months ago by script_scrapper

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Keep your heads up!

I know a lot of us are struggling with projects that seem to never end, but hey, remember Duke Nukem Forever? That game was in development hell for 15 years and it actually released! Let’s not lose hope, folks. We might just be a few more tweaks away from our …
submitted 12 months ago by EternalOptimist

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Can a developer ever escape Development Hell?

So I’ve been working on this personal project for ages and I’m beginning to think it'll never see the light of day. I keep telling myself that one day it'll be out there changing the world, but deep down I know it's stuck in perpetual dev limbo. It's my masterpiece, …
submitted 12 months ago by longShot_dev

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HAHA! Trapped in DEV HELL!

Just saw another startup implode after 3 years of 'revolutionary' development, never even made it to beta. This is why I just chill and watch the dumpster fires 🔥. Got popcorn?
submitted 12 months ago by NullPointer

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Does anyone remember BG&E2?

BG&E2 was a sequel to Beyond Good & Evil. They announced it in 2008 and for 15 years the game is still being made...
submitted 12 months ago by Whopper1

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The '90% done' Myth

You know that saying 'the last 10% takes 90% of the time'? Never been more true than for this app I’ve been working on. I swear it's been 'nearly done' for the last two years. The finish line keeps moving. If I had a dollar for every 'final' tweak, I'd …
submitted 12 months ago by conceptGraveyard

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Does anything ever actually leave development hell?

every project I've been on is like sentenced to an eternity in dev hell. do things actually get done, or do we all just kinda shuffle between unfinished projects pretending we're gonna launch 'next quarter'?
submitted 12 months ago by perpetualBeta

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When client keeps changing requirements...

ugh, don't u just hate it when you're halfway through a project & the client throws the 'just a small change' curveball. 6 months later, the 'small change' has evolved into a monster & we're still not live. 😑 #developmenthell
submitted 12 months ago by codeCrawler99

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FAIRGAME$ is in development hell.

It was just announced that Haven Studios (a recently launched gaming studio) and Sony would be making a big AAA game to compete with Payday. Called FAIRGAME$, the game had a teaser that didn't include actual game footage, and I remember seeing it. The game focused on robbing, and I …
submitted 12 months ago by Whopper1

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Games that never got any updates

We got Metroid Prime 4, then Grand Theft Auto VI, then Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake (working title), then Beyond Good and Evil 2, then The Outer Worlds 2, then Cuphead 2 (they confirmed this to be released according to the Game Awards), then Sims 5 (Project …
submitted 12 months ago by Whopper1

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That moment when your dream project becomes a nightmare...

Started out with such high hopes - got a script, had interest from producers, even had a meeting with a somewhat-known actor. Then... silence. Funding fell through, producer ghosted, actor booked another gig. Worked on this for 4 years and now it's just another tale for this subreddit 😔
submitted 12 months ago by DoomedDirector

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Digging through ditches of development hell: Survival tips

For those tirelessly working to revive or sustain their creative works from the clutches of development hell, let me offer some advice. **Persistence**: keep pushing through rejections. **Flexibility**: be willing to adapt when execs demand changes. **Networking**: keep building relationships, they can pull you out of the quicksand. And through …
submitted 12 months ago by ScriptSalvager

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Anyone here got updates on 'Star Citizen'?

Just pledged more money to Star Citizen and now I'm wondering if I'm just throwing my cash into a black hole. I wanna be excited but damn this game's been 'upcoming' for an eternity. Someone give me hope or just tell me I've been an idiot, either's fine tbh.
submitted 12 months ago by VaporwareVictim

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15 years and still waiting on that 'Metroid' movie...

When I was a teen, rumors of a Metroid movie started swirling around. Now I've got a teen of my own and still nothing. How do projects just vanish into thin air like this? Samus deserves better. 😩
submitted 12 months ago by DukeNukemForeverFan

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lmao another reboot? sure, will see it in 2045

heard they're rebooting 'The Crow' again for the billionth time. can't wait to not watch it when I'm 80. probably gonna recast it another 10 times before it even hits pre-production 😂
submitted 12 months ago by CynicalArtist

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Anatomy of Development Hell: Why good projects die

I've seen it firsthand, folks. Projects that are full of promise get bogged down due to licensing issues, creative disputes, or poor management. Take 'Halo' the TV series - stuck for years 'cause of financial disagreements and changes in production teams. Keep an eye out for red flags: constant director …
submitted 12 months ago by HellishProducer

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Development hell is like where good ideas go to be ghosted?

just joined this sub and am i right in thinking that all these amazing scripts and games and stuff just... get ignored for years? why does this happen so much? it's so frustratinggg
submitted 12 months ago by Forgotten_Scripts

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Terry Gilliam's 'The Man Who Killed Don Quixote' feels like my own life rn

Every time I hear about another delay on that 'The Man Who Killed Don Quixote' movie, it feels like a freaking mirror of my own projects. Been stuck forever, and just like Terry Gilliam, swear I'm cursed or some shit. Anyone else got projects that feel like they're literally trapped …
submitted 12 months ago by StuckInDevHell

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Survivor's guide to Development Hell

Let me lay out some survival tips for you poor souls stuck in dev hell. One: Kill your darlings. If a scene's not working, it's gotta go. Two: Network like your life depends on it - sometimes it's who you know, not what. Three: Always have a backup project. Trust …
submitted 12 months ago by DevHellVeteran

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Spoiler: Your movie's never getting made 😂

News flash: All those 'brilliant' projects you guys are whining about will never see the light of day! Why not spend your time on something useful like learning pottery or underwater basket weaving? 😉
submitted 12 months ago by PlotTwistManiac

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The one that got away (10 years ago)

Story time from an old-timer. You kids think you got it rough? Listen to this. Had a deal in place, back in '08, big studio interest, A-listers attached. Fast forward 10 years, it's just a dusty stack of paper with a 'what could've been' vibe. Anyone out there beat a …
submitted 12 months ago by ShelvedScripter

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First time filmmaker woes

Hey everyone, new here but gotta vent. Started my first short film and I had no idea how hard it was gonna be to just *start*. Can't lock down a location, actors keep dropping out, and my DP just moved to another state. Is it always like this or am …
submitted 12 months ago by FirstTimer_05

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Draft 23 and counting...

Think you've got problems? Try being on the 23rd draft of your 'masterpiece'. Ever heard of diminishing returns? At this point I think I'm editing just for the sake of it. Started strong, had conflict, romance, and a twist ending. Now? I've got a mess of subplots and a main …
submitted 12 months ago by NeverEndingRevisions

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Curse of the script that never dies

Alright, so who else has that one project that's basically a zombie at this point? It's dead but just won't lie down. I'm like 3 rewrites in and each time I swear it's gonna be the last... but nah, here I am, opening that script doc again. Tell me your …
submitted 12 months ago by GrumpyGus

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Keeping the dream alive?

Sometimes I wonder if it's worth holding on to that dream project. Been writing and rewriting for years, fantasizing about red carpets and interviews. But here I am, stuck in the 'what if' phase. Anyone else have a passion project that's just collecting virtual dust?
submitted 12 months ago by Unproduced_Screenwriter

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Managing expectations vs. reality

Been on both sides of the camera and lemme tell ya, nothing prepares you for the moment you realize your vision is bigger than your wallet. It's all about compromise, creativity, and a bit of luck. My advice? Focus on what you CAN do, not what you WISH you could …
submitted 12 months ago by Underbudgeted