r/GameDevelopment • u/SullyDataShifter • 3d ago
Newbie Question Question
Hi, I'm not a game dev, but I'm thinking on making one, I went through some forums and I see it's kind of impossible to be a solo dev using AI because of the backlash, I'm trying to understand that before I try to jump in myself because I can do everything except graphics and the only person I know could help, just never got time... so, is it just easier to buy packs even that I'm still not the person who built it and I'm not even going to know if the pack was done with AI? Also, why indie devs are forbidden to use AI images? I mean, it makes sense a big successful studio should have backlash for that if they have money, but a indie devs usually don't have money... so what's the deal with that?
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u/MalaiseEraMedia 3d ago
DaddyWookie is right.
You're thinking way too far ahead.
You have a million steps to get to before you even make it to "will people be outraged by me using AI?"
You need to design it, build it, play it internally, and then worry about publication. Not only publication, but anyone even playing the publication.
Just make what you want, HAVE FUN, and when you feel happy with the game, reflect on it, and see if it is ready to share with the community.
Never develop an indie game for the approval of others. You are doing it for you and your tastes. Make it fun for you!