Kaya Odyssey: Mastering The Future

Chapter 13: Discovery of the Gaming World

Chapter 13: Discovery of the Gaming World

Days passed quickly as Kaya became more immersed in the world of gaming, teaching himself as he went along. His busy routine didn’t diminish his enthusiasm for constantly seeking new knowledge. Each morning, he went to school with the same determination, gathering knowledge as a foundation for his future. After school, he attended his English lessons with enthusiasm, always trying to absorb as much as possible from the lessons. But what he looked forward to the most was the evening, when he could dive back into the world of gaming and learn more about how games were made.

Since the night he first tried learning coding, Kaya felt like he had discovered a new world full of possibilities. Coding, design, and the other elements of game development all felt like puzzles that he needed to solve, providing constant challenges. "Every time I solve one problem, it feels like opening a door to a new world,"** he thought as he stared at the lines of complicated code on his laptop screen.

One night, while studying the basic elements of game development, Kaya came across a classic game with simple graphics but challenging gameplay. The game seemed old, but Kaya was intrigued to try it out. "Maybe I can learn more about what makes a game engaging from this," he thought.

As he played the game for the first time, Kaya felt challenged. Even though its graphics weren’t as impressive as modern games, the gameplay was addictively difficult. "It’s all about strategy and timing," he muttered as he kept trying to clear each level. Kaya realized that a game didn’t need stunning graphics to hold a player’s attention—engaging gameplay could be just as important, if not more so.

In the following nights, Kaya began experimenting with creating his own simple game. He designed a game using the elements he had learned, starting with basic mechanics and simple level designs. "I want to create something that’s simple but fun," he thought. His first game was a straightforward one where the player had to dodge random obstacles. Even though it was simple, when he managed to make the game work as he envisioned, Kaya felt incredibly satisfied. "This may be a small step, but it’s the start of something bigger," he thought.

However, not everything went smoothly. In his packed routine, Kaya often felt exhausted. "Can I really master all of this?" That question frequently came to his mind. There were times when he felt discouraged, especially when he couldn’t get the code to work or when his designs didn’t turn out as expected. But every time despair crept in, Kaya reminded himself of his determination to change his and his family’s lives. "I can’t give up," he whispered to himself. "If this were easy, everyone would do it. This is my path, and I have to keep fighting."

Besides learning coding, Kaya continued to hunt for valuable items at the flea market, which could be part of his broader plan. He started looking for vintage games, old consoles, or game manuals that might hold some collectible value. "These items may look old and worn to others, but I know there’s value here,"** he thought as he examined an old gaming console he found at one of the market stalls. His experience in hunting for antiques had given him a keen sense for recognizing value in items like these.

One cold evening, after completing another coding lesson, Kaya decided to learn more about the gaming industry. He stumbled upon an article about indie game developers who, with small teams and limited budgets, managed to create successful games in the market. "If they can do it, why can’t I?" he thought. The article described how these indie game developers started from scratch, learning by themselves just like Kaya, and gradually built their careers in the gaming industry.

Inspired by this story, Kaya began researching more about indie games. He discovered an interesting fact that some simple-looking indie games were highly valuable in the market, especially if they had unique gameplay or a strong storyline. Kaya started to think, "Maybe I can create my own game someday." This dream began to grow in his mind, imagining what it would be like to see people all around the world playing the game he had created.

At the same time, Kaya also found inspiration from famous figures in the gaming industry. He read about the journey of a successful game developer who had started with very little, but with determination and creativity, managed to create a globally recognized game. "This is proof that creativity can overcome limitations," Kaya thought. This story gave him an extra boost of motivation to keep going, even though he knew the road ahead wouldn’t be easy.

However, Kaya knew that to achieve his dream, he had to keep learning. He started spending more time practicing coding, understanding different gaming platforms, and even studying the basics of graphic design. Every night, he sat in front of his laptop, writing down what he had learned that day and setting new goals for the next day.

In between his studies, Kaya also continued to search for valuable items at the flea market. But now he had an additional goal, which was to look for items related to the gaming world—vintage games that might be worth something, old consoles, or even manuals and guidebooks about games. He knew that these could play an important part in his future plans.

One night, as he was writing in his journal about what he had learned, Kaya paused for a moment to reflect. "I’m still far from reaching my dream," he thought. "But every day, I’m getting closer. I’ll keep learning, keep trying, and one day, I’ll create a game that could change my life, and maybe even the lives of others too."

With that determination, Kaya closed his laptop and rested, ready to continue his journey the next day. The world of gaming had opened his eyes and mind, giving Kaya new hope and a new purpose. Although the road was filled with challenges, he knew that this was the path he wanted to follow, and he wouldn’t stop until he reached his goal.