Audience Quote by Orson Scott Card
“You have to measure your success by the way your audience responds to your games. No matter how small that audience is, it's yours. Your game is part of the lives and the memories of those people in a way that WordPerfect or Lotus 1-2-3 or Windows can never be.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Game Design Philosophy, Orson Scott Card, 2005
Success should be judged by the impact on the players, regardless of audience size; the game becomes part of their personal memory.
In simple terms: Measure success by player impact, not numbers.
Key Takeaway
Focus on meaningful player experiences.
Themes
game design
player experience
success metrics
Mood
inspirational
thoughtful
Type
creative
motivational
When to use this quote
- indie development
- community building
- feedback loops
- marketing strategies
Key Concepts
empathy
storytelling
engagement
Questions to Reflect On
- What does a game need to become memorable?
- How can you balance artistic integrity with broader reach?
A Different Perspective
Small audiences can still be deeply influential, but may limit commercial viability.
