I heard one of the titans of our industry (Grady Booch) share his experiences on building USL (Universal Systems Language) back in the 1960's and he mentioned that one of the distinguishing features of great software is the intent behind it via the creators.
In other words, the software engineers who designed systems that would "endure" would always be the (long-time) winners. I think about that a lot these days, especially in a world where the cost of software (production) is continually decreasing and yet we know that most of the software that is and will be created will be largely forgottten.
Agreed that AI will not destroy creativity, but will force creatives to lean in on unique experiences which, hopefully, will be sustainable for devs and valuable to players in the long run.
THANK YOU. The anti-AI hysteria is getting ridiculous. So over all the witch hunting and moral posturing, against creators who will finally be able to make the games they want to, by people with no talent, vision, and craft who are afraid that a machine can now do what they can. I get the fear, but at least be honest about it. I know that’s a bit blunt and harsh, but yeah, people need to chill out; if you actually have a creative spark and drive, AI holds a lot of promise.
I heard one of the titans of our industry (Grady Booch) share his experiences on building USL (Universal Systems Language) back in the 1960's and he mentioned that one of the distinguishing features of great software is the intent behind it via the creators.
In other words, the software engineers who designed systems that would "endure" would always be the (long-time) winners. I think about that a lot these days, especially in a world where the cost of software (production) is continually decreasing and yet we know that most of the software that is and will be created will be largely forgottten.
The same with video games.
Love this comparison and 100% agree.
Agreed that AI will not destroy creativity, but will force creatives to lean in on unique experiences which, hopefully, will be sustainable for devs and valuable to players in the long run.
Great post. AI is only, and will continue to only, raise the bar for creativity and uniqueness from humans.
THANK YOU. The anti-AI hysteria is getting ridiculous. So over all the witch hunting and moral posturing, against creators who will finally be able to make the games they want to, by people with no talent, vision, and craft who are afraid that a machine can now do what they can. I get the fear, but at least be honest about it. I know that’s a bit blunt and harsh, but yeah, people need to chill out; if you actually have a creative spark and drive, AI holds a lot of promise.