omg you guys, have you heard about lucas pope, the genius behind papers, please and return of the obra dinn? he's basically a legend in the indie gaming scene, and i'm obsessed with his work. anyway, he's been talking about how he doesn't feel like sharing his new projects with the world just yet, and i'm kinda curious about why.



apparently, he's a bit worried that if he talks about his ideas too early, they might get copied or "slurped up" by... well, you know, other people. it's not that he's being secretive on purpose, he just doesn't want to jinx anything. and honestly, i get it. when you're working on something you're really passionate about, it can be scary to share it with others in case they don't like it or try to steal your ideas.



i think it's also because lucas has been really lucky with his past games, and he's not sure if he can replicate that success. papers, please and return of the obra dinn are both amazing games that have stood the test of time, and it's natural to feel a bit nervous about living up to that standard. he's even mentioned that he's thought about just stopping while he's ahead, you know, going out on a high note and not risking failure with his next project.



lucas has had an incredible career so far, with games like the sea has no claim and unsolicited under his belt. and more recently, he released mars after midnight for the playdate console, which is just so cool. i love how he's always experimenting with different platforms and styles, it's really inspiring. but yeah, it looks like we'll just have to wait and see what heRead more: Full article on www.eurogamer.net

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