Placeholders, "I'll do it later" Options

[kayden997]

Placeholders are something I've seen people do in there projects while they develop. Whether it be maps or dialogue, is it really a good thing to do? Sure, someone can just make a map with the basic walking areas and what not, then leave it and go to another map. But what if they miss it or make so many placeholders that the project becomes overwhelming thus leading to it's doom?

Personally, I always spend a lot of time on a new map to really give it it's final feel. If I have to go out of my way to create an object specifically for that map, I would. It just leaves things out of the way instead of partially finishing it just to go back to it while you're finished half the game already. I think one would lose motivation to do much effort on the placeholder if that was the case.

Not sure about dialogue but again it's something that I believe has to be fully developed and looked at if needed.

So, what are your thoughts about placeholders?

[Clord]

He does not consider itself as "artist" even though making games is own form of art too? Granted, not everyone agree with this sentiment.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Video_games_as_art

I prefer not to use placeholders unless I need to. I'm pretty sure that one who is good at spriting etc can figure out how to make maps look cooler after I have laid out the groundwork and it is time to focus to adding finishing touches to maps.

This post has been edited by Clord: Dec 5 2012, 06:29 AM