Du bist ein Spieledesigner mit mehreren Projekten. Wie können Sie Ihre Zeit effektiv einteilen? (2024)

Do yourself a favour and work on 2 projects at anytime max. Games are big, especially for a solo dev. I got burnt out so incredibly quickly trying make several games at once. The outcome? I couldn’t be bothered to work on them anymore and they were really low quality. Always remember it’s quality over quantity within the game’s industry. Always plan what game you want, features and mechanics. Are you a solo dev or in a team? Make sure you keep your scope as minimal when starting, then slowly add more and more features as you go.

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Before you start working on any project, you need to have a clear vision of what you want to achieve, how long it will take, and what resources you need. You can use tools like Gantt charts, calendars, or kanban boards to map out your milestones, tasks, and dependencies.

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Working on multiple projects can be tempting to multitask, but this can reduce your focus, creativity, and productivity. Instead, you should set boundaries for each project and dedicate blocks of time to work on them. For example, you can work on project A in the morning, project B in the afternoon, and project C on alternate days.

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You don't have to do everything by yourself. You can delegate some tasks to other members of your team, or outsource them to freelancers or contractors. This will free up your time and energy for the most important and creative aspects of your projects.

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Working on multiple projects can also be an opportunity to learn from your mistakes and successes. You should review your work regularly and evaluate your performance, quality, and satisfaction. You can use tools like surveys, analytics, or playtests to gather feedback from your users, clients, and peers.

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Looking after your mental health is so crucial, especially in this industry. You will get burnt out at some point if you push yourself too hard (personal experience) and avoid crunch as much as you possibly can. Taking a break for a day or two or even a week is more important. No game project is more important than your health and wellbeing. It’s just pixels on a screen, you are not.

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I've had trouble focusing for extended periods my entire life. One thing that has always helped me is 'rewarding' myself after long stints of work. For example, for each hour of uninterrupted work, give yourself 10-15 minutes to do whatever you'd like to relax and take your mind elsewhere. I'll play a video game, listen to something while enjoying a snack, or even chase my toddler around for a bit. I'm easily distracted, but knowing that I have my reserved 'distraction time' helps because [insert brain reason here]. Sometimes, an idea for a problem that had me stumped before the 'reward time' will jump out as soon as I jump back into work!

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Back at Kung Fu Factory I handled this by splitting up my week. 🕹️Monday and Wednesday I worked on project A. 🎯Tuesday and Thursday I worked on project B.🎮Friday I would decide the morning of, it was a catch up day in case something needed a little extra love this sprint.😎This allowed me to plan my sprints consistently for each project knowing how much time I would have. 😊It also kept me organized and from burning out since I wan't grinding on the same project every day.

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1. Prioritize: You can’t do everything. You have to focus your time and energy where you bring the most value. Delegate the rest. Trust your people.2. Optimize: you can’t be everywhere. Focus on critical moments in the workflows. Trust your people.3. Compartmentalize: you can’t think about everything all at the same time. Plan “when” you will address issues so that you don’t have to think about it the rest of the time. Start and end your day at a strict time. Then leave work mentally. Trust your people.Handling a lot of projects requires a disciplined work hygiene to be sustainable and productive. Respect your time off as much as you’re working time. And don’t forget to trust yourself.

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