I really think it's great that experienced game devs are willing to put so much effort into these things. I loved the idea behind the Handmade Hero series. Do y

I really think it's great that experienced game devs are willing to put so much effort into these things. I loved the idea behind the Handmade Hero series. Do you know anyone who has the time to step through all the lessons for such a thing though? It's a great resource to have out there, I'm just doubtful all but a few dedicated individuals will have the patience and commitment to go through something like Handmade Hero fully, spending many many hours and days essentially making what someone else made. Speaking for myself, I would find more motivation in learning how to build something I wanted to make, with guidance from a master of the trade. I couldn't see myself spending a year of evenings after work building what someone else already made to try to learn the skill. Some degree of synthesis should be included. Perhaps some will use the information as a template to build what they really would love to create. If that's the case, I think these resources are even more awesome.