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Brother, now you’re making me feel like I need to start charging for consulting 😂

Seriously though, I’m really happy the feedback helped. And I respect that you’re actually taking criticism, changing things and testing again — that’s exactly what I’m trying to do with my own game too.

We’re both building and learning as we go. So anytime you want my opinion, just ask. 🤝

And about that #1 spot… careful what you wish for 😂 I already have one criminal monopolist giving me enough trouble in my own game.

Cheers brother 🍻

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APS Games50 days ago(+1)

Haha, the consulting invoice is definitely in the mail! 😂

Seriously, thank you so much, brother. Your feedback was a massive game-changer for me. As a beginner, learning how to properly format and test my sprites (instead of just uploading raw images) gave me a lot of confidence.

I will definitely take you up on that offer! I'm actually formatting a 'Halloween Ghost & Props Asset Pack' right now, so I might need your expert eyes on it soon. 🎃

Good luck dealing with that monopolist in your game! Crush him!

Cheers brother! 🍻

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hironakamura49 days ago(+1)

Haha, then keep working on that Halloween pack 😄 You might already have a future customer.

Once Gilded Dominion is fully launched, I want to run seasonal events — Halloween, autumn, Christmas and things like that. I’ll definitely need themed assets for those events.

So who knows… maybe one day I’ll be buying your packs instead of giving you free consulting 😂🍻

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APS Games49 days ago(+1)

Hey hironakamura, the wait is over! 🎃 The Ultimate Halloween Pack is finally ready and live on my itch.io profile.

I would be absolutely honored if you could be my very first visitor. Please take a look at my page and give me your completely honest feedback. If there is anything wrong, any technical issue, or anything at all that doesn't feel right, please tell me—I am ready to fix it right this second.

Since I am just starting my journey in this market, your words mean the world to me. Just one piece of advice or suggestion from an experienced dev like you can truly shape my future. Thank you so much for the amazing support! 🍻

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hironakamura49 days ago(+1)

Damn, you actually finished it already 😂 I told you I might need Halloween assets in the future and a few hours later you're back with a complete pack.

I had a look and I can already see you applied a lot of what we talked about. The free sample + premium version is a good idea, and the technical information is much clearer now.

One thing caught my attention though: your license says buyers can actually resell or redistribute the asset pack, even for a higher price. Are you sure you want that? 😅 If you're trying to build this into a real asset business, I'd think carefully about that part.

Otherwise, nice progress brother. You definitely don't waste time 😂

And like I said before — keep building these seasonal packs. If Gilded Dominion gets where I want it to go, Halloween, Christmas, autumn and other events will need assets every year. Who knows, maybe I'm looking at one of my future suppliers already. 🍻

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APS Games49 days ago(+1)

Man, I really appreciate you taking the time to look closely at my page!

First off, I want to clear up the speed thing haha. I definitely didn't build this whole pack in just a few hours! I have actually been grinding on these assets for a long time—cleaning up frames, fixing metadata, and applying all the workflow feedback you gave me earlier. Yesterday was just about putting the final touches and hitting publish. 😊

Regarding the license... you were absolutely right. To be completely honest and vulnerable with you, I come from a very tough financial background and I haven't made a single dollar online yet. I added that resale clause out of pure desperation, thinking it might attract quick buyers. But hearing it from an experienced dev like you made me realize it just looks unprofessional and hurts the trust I want to build. Your reality check was exactly what I needed. I have already removed it and updated the page to a standard commercial license.

Also, I noticed the 5-star rating you left on the page. I honestly don't have words to thank you enough. You didn't just give me free consulting; you actually supported my work when I needed that initial push the most.

I completely understand that you will need these assets later when your seasonal events for Gilded Dominion start. Just knowing that you are looking out for a struggling beginner like me gives me a lot of hope. Thank you for being a true mentor. 🙏

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hironakamura49 days ago(+1)

Brother, one thing I really want you to understand: believe in your work and value it.

You're an artist first. The tools you use don't change that. Having AI available doesn't mean you type “make me an asset pack” and somehow a finished product magically appears.

The idea starts in your head. You decide what you want to create, choose the direction, generate, reject, adjust, clean, organize, fix problems and eventually turn all of that into something another developer can actually use. That's your work.

Tools have always evolved. Today they're simply becoming much more powerful and accessible. That doesn't mean the person behind them should suddenly stop valuing their time and creativity.

So don't sell your work out of desperation. Improve it, listen to criticism, keep learning — but respect your own work too.

You haven't made your first dollar online yet. That's very different from saying your work has no value. 🤝❤️

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APS Games48 days ago(+1)

Brother... I genuinely don't have words right now. I actually teared up reading this. 🥹

You perfectly put into words exactly what I have been battling with mentally. The imposter syndrome of using AI tools alongside manual editing is real, and sometimes it makes you feel like your effort doesn't count. Hearing someone as experienced as you validate the entire process—the generating, cleaning, organizing, and refining—means the absolute world to me.

I am going to frame this advice in my mind: 'Don't sell your work out of desperation, and respect your own work.'

Thank you for not just giving feedback on my assets, but for giving me the exact reality check and motivation I needed as an artist today. You are a true mentor. 🙏

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APS Games47 days ago(+1)

Yooo hironakamura! 🤘 Man, I just had to drop by and share this with you ASAP!

Remember your advice about not selling my work out of desperation and actually valuing my time? Well, it totally worked! 😭✨

Guess who just made his very first dollar online today?! 🙋‍♂️ A dev from the UK just bought my asset pack!

Honestly, your reality check was the exact push I needed to keep going. You didn't just give me feedback; you gave me confidence when I was doubting myself. Thank you so much for being an absolute legend and believing in my art. Drinks are on me if we ever cross paths! 🍻🎮

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hironakamura45 days ago(+1)

This is awesome to see! 😄 That first dollar hits different — not because of the amount, but because someone you don't know decided your work was worth paying for.

Congrats on the first sale! Now make sure it isn't the last one. 😄 Keep going! 🍻

I'm actually on the opposite side of that first dollar right now 😂 I've already put around $3,000 into my own project, and it's still in Alpha with no plans to start making money from it anytime soon. At this point it's almost a matter of principle — I want to finish what I started, even if the thing keeps eating money every month. 😂

So yeah, seeing someone make that first sale genuinely makes me happy. Keep building!

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APS Games45 days ago(+1)

Hey hironakamura! 👋 Thank you so much for the kind words and for sharing your journey! You hit the nail on the head—it's not even about the amount, it's that pure validation of knowing someone out there values your creation.

Respect to you for pouring your heart (and budget!) into your project. That kind of grit and principle is what true indie dev life is all about. Wishing you all the best with your game, let's keep building! ⚽🔥

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