Communicating
Communicating
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Speaking clearly is a crucial part of working with others and getting feedback. It may seem obvious, but that's more reason why you shouldn't neglect it. This guide will explain why communication is so important, and some ways to communicate more clearly.
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This is going to be a very simple guide. It’s on a topic which seems obvious, but you may not adhere to it at all because of how obvious it is. It’s important to keep communication in mind as you create.
Why Communicate?
Why Communicate?
The vast majority of projects die because of a lack of communication. This is especially prevalent when you’re building with others in collabs, but it also holds true with solo projects where you must get feedback from others.
Why is this the case? To put it simply, projects die because people don’t communicate. If a collab dies because members aren’t building, that’s inherently a communication issue; either the host didn’t clearly state their level vision, the members didn’t make it clear when they could build, or both. If you’re getting frustrated over feedback because it doesn’t address the factors you wanted help with, you may not be conveying your wishes effectively.
Furthermore, many people don’t communicate well. If you ask someone for help with an issue, they may not understand what your problem is if you aren’t as specific as possible. Think of this as showing your work in math; it’s something that can feel useless and tedious, but it makes it a lot easier for other people to understand what you’re doing if you struggle on a problem.
How to Communicate
How to Communicate
The solution to this is to communicate as best as possible. Make sure you explicitly organize your level’s vision and goals so you can quickly state them when necessary. This will help you to understand the best way to communicate your ideas to others, which is also important when you ask for feedback or assistance. If you’re working in a collab, make sure you communicate as much as possible. Remember that communicating is a two-way thing; you have to do it, and the people around you must also do it.
This is especially true when working in a collaboration, as you’ll have to share resources like Group IDs and Color Channels with other creators. Additionally, you’ll have to work together to make sure that the level feels cohesive and parts transition well. Be sure to use a vision document so everyone involved in the collab understands exactly who has which part & which IDs to use.
Finally, don’t be rude. This is another thing which goes without saying, but when you communicate, please make sure that you’re being respectful. Otherwise, you’re unlikely to get anything meaningful out of trying to communicate in the first place.
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