He ABANDONED YouTube and GameDev and then EXPLODED

Want my unfiltered thoughts? Join the Dev Dream Newsletter: http://bit.ly/4rzrgoHDive into indie gamedev inspiration with Jerb (JerBob) on Dev Dream podcast: from storytime animation roots (Odd Ones Out style) to quitting dream game Coco the Last Leaf after 2 years, rediscovering passion via Blackthornprod competition & goofy stealth-puzzle Vampy's Big Day (sun-shadow mechanics, vampire vs fairy duality, multiple endings). Overcome burnout, imposter syndrome, massive scope creep—learn why beginners tackle huge Metroidvanias, benefits of small games/game jams, Construct 3 visual scripting, YouTube Shorts vs long-form for community growth (millions of views), Instagram trial reels strategy, balancing college/family/church mission. Get actionable advice: prioritize fun mechanics, build accessible characters, collaborate for brainstorming, chase community joy over perfection for sustainable indie success & Steam release dreams.Check out @Jerbob https://www.youtube.com/@UCn4yDc7cTT1nMJfiBXyYdEA 00:00 - YouTube Hiatus and Return01:26 - Quitting the Dream Game Coco03:30 - Journey from Animation to Gamedev07:10 - Storytime Animation and Influences11:46 - Why Animations Took Years13:13 - Vampy's Big Day Success Factors15:45 - Blackthornprod Competition Experience17:12 - Competition Critique and Response21:20 - Continuing Vampy's Big Day Development24:04 - Vampy Mechanics and Choices28:48 - Stealth Puzzle Design Challenges31:19 - YouTube Shorts and Platforms37:05 - Instagram and TikTok Results41:20 - Practicing Art and Game Jams43:48 - Construct 3 and Collaboration50:39 - Future Gamedev Dreams#Gamedev #IndieGamedev #Jerbob #JerbobDev #GodotEngine #IndieDev #Devlog #GameDevJourney #SoloDev #GodotDev #IndieGameDev #DevDreamPodcast #GamedevMotivation #IndieSuccess #GodotTutorial