(10-15-2013, 06:28 PM)Shannon Wrote: But instead of spending forever trying to figure out how to go about building this thing, I want to get it built. So I'm going to start over and adopt a minimalist approach this time: fix the things that need to be improved about AM5, add the least that is possible to make it what it needs to be, and then build it. Not looking to add a whole bunch of stuff this time, I want it to be AM still when I get done. Just better and more effective than AM5.
Are you sure thats the way you want to go about it Shannon? A minimalist approach?
Remember you said this is the last version you want to build. I think everyone here wouldn't mind waiting a few weeks longer to get the most maximized optimal version possible, instead of a rush job minimalist approach. Hell I'd even wait a few months extra if it means the final product will be more complete and better.
I know some setbacks in the development process are annoying and frustrating, but hang in there. being a programmer myself I've kicked myself in the face thousands of times because of my perfectionalist attitude, up until screaming in frustration that "I just want this thing to fuckin' work, f*** the extras, just make it work!". Eventually, as soon as I do get it working..the perfectionist in me comes out again and makes me go for the maximum possible anyways.
Perfection > Minimalist everyday
In the end, you will thank yourself for having taken the extra time and effort to make the best possible complete version, instead of a minimalist version..
