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 …
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?
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 …
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, …
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?
BG&E2 was a sequel to Beyond Good & Evil. They announced it in 2008 and for 15 years the game is still being made...
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 …
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'?
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
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 …
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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 …
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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 😔
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 …
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.
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. 😩
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 😂
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 …
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
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 …
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 …
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? 😉
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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?
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 …