Quote Originally Posted by tonypa View Post
If you want to write a novel do you start by reading through everything ever written?
Of course not, and I think you know I wasn't suggesting that Tony.
If you're a writer I think you should still continue to read things written by other people though.

I would hope that the designers that create my running shoes also be avid runners themselves, so they would better understand the requirements of a good running shoe.

If you make games you should also play games.
Even if nothing out there inspires you (really?), it's helpful to take a look at other games and think about specifically what it is you don't like about them. Then make sure you don't do any of those things in your games.

When you get jaded enough to think you can no longer learn anything from what other people are making I think it's time to find a new career.