The best advice I ever received was simply to do something.
I've actually found that 24 hour RPGs and one page RPGs are a good way to get your mind into the game making mindset. Most of these game's weren't exactly exciting or good in any way, but they did jump start the creative juices on decent projects.
Aside from that, Chainsaw Aardvarks suggestions are high on my list too. If you can get yourself into the mindset of the game you are trying to make, things will go far smoother than trying to force it.
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The best advice I ever received was simply to do something.
I've actually found that 24 hour RPGs and one page RPGs are a good way to get your mind into the game making mindset. Most of these game's weren't exactly exciting or good in any way, but they did jump start the creative juices on decent projects.
Aside from that, Chainsaw Aardvarks suggestions are high on my list too. If you can get yourself into the mindset of the game you are trying to make, things will go far smoother than trying to force it.