# The Solo Gamedev

Hacks for learning, productivity, having work-life-passion balance and finally game development!

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## [Why Open Source Needs to Reject Vibe Coders](https://gamedevdairy.substack.com/p/why-open-source-needs-to-reject-vibe)

_2026-08-17 · Maurice Klimek_

I’m building games with AI, but I’m glad language maintainers are telling us to back off.

## [Code is not the value, you're gatekeeping boilerplate](https://gamedevdairy.substack.com/p/code-is-not-the-value-youre-gatekeeping)

_2026-08-10 · Maurice Klimek_

I started writing this issue like a meltdown.

## [How to make game choices more meaningful?](https://gamedevdairy.substack.com/p/how-to-make-game-choices-more-meaningful)

_2026-08-03 · Maurice Klimek_

Blast from the past!

## [How much can you subtract from a game?](https://gamedevdairy.substack.com/p/how-much-can-you-subtract-from-a)

_2026-07-27 · Maurice Klimek_

Sometimes I think I should organize my thoughts into a book, title it “How to remain a gamer when you’re becoming a dad?” and sell it on Gumroad or something 😉

## [Why I haven't created a Discord Community](https://gamedevdairy.substack.com/p/why-i-havent-created-a-discord-community)

_2026-07-20 · Maurice Klimek_

But does it mean I won't create a community, like, never?

## [On becoming a game dev vs. joining game dev companies](https://gamedevdairy.substack.com/p/on-becoming-a-game-dev-vs-joining)

_2026-07-13 · Maurice Klimek_

These days, you cannot read about gamedev, and not read about layoffs.

## [Achievements are not what you think! A conspiracy theory](https://gamedevdairy.substack.com/p/achievements-are-not-what-you-think)

_2026-07-06 · Maurice Klimek_

Oldie but goodie. Since I'm in the loop of looking busy, including moving out, I decided to re-introduce you to one of my best revelations ;-)

## [Will the next game developer giants #buildinpublic?](https://gamedevdairy.substack.com/p/will-the-next-game-developer-giants)

_2026-06-29 · Maurice Klimek_

Blast from the past. Old but good!

## [How I Tackle Multiple Projects (Without Burning Out)](https://gamedevdairy.substack.com/p/how-i-tackle-multiple-projects-without)

_2026-06-22 · Maurice Klimek_

Having multiple projects can be troublesome.

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_2026-06-22 · **Sponsored**_

Keep in touch with people you know, build your career.

## [Can you one-shot a game using AI?](https://gamedevdairy.substack.com/p/can-you-one-shot-a-game-using-ai)

_2026-06-15 · Maurice Klimek_

Imagine my face, when I completed a new newsletter issue and got a new issue of a different newsletter I subscribe to.