Letter to the Future

I had more fun with this than I probably should have, so I'd like to share it with you all. I think it's a relatively accurate recap of the experience. XD

Dear Future Team Project,

            The quest you are about to begin requires every scrap of knowledge and skill you withhold. It has no patience for procrastination or excuses. It is a journey filled with shame, defeat, and horror, but also one of great triumph and glory should you choose to accept it. I cannot fully describe in words what you are about to face during your upcoming journey. I will attempt to illustrate the experience that we all must share at one time or another in order to prove ourselves more than an insignificant speck on this earth.

You will discover an idea, and love it as it has loved you; always.

You will team up and bonds of friendship will be formed.

Brainstorming will create a torrential downpour of concepts and game elements.

The Instructor will warn you of the dreaded Draconis Scopeis, but you will not heed his words. None ever do.

Nevertheless, you and your team will begin your quest for gaming glory.

You will overcome obstacles, and be encouraged at the progress you have made.

Suddenly, you will hit a dead end. Your team is not at a high enough level to proceed with the initial plan. You must adapt.

With quick thinking, but a lot of rigorous work, you are back on track. However, the artists are fatigued.

The programmer is overwhelmed with bugs while attempting to continue forward.

You appeal to The Instructor for more time, but it is too late, for he has already unleashed the Deadline.

It is then that Scopeis will emerge in its most menacing form from the shadows you tried to hide it in, spewing chaos and madness in every direction.

But even when you believe all is lost, do not fear.

 You will rise from the rubble; triumphant. We who walked this path before you have conquered as well. It is your destiny. Go forth and create games.

Best Regards,

An Artist from the Past