I only just saw this thread and was going to compliment you on a nice motivational speech, but then I saw this,
Ophanim wrote:
Not just programming. If you know something, you tend to find a use for it. But if you only have a hammer, you're not going to try to nail in screw unless you are miles the rat and possibly braindead. (these are the same thing)
First of all, what the hell do you have against me personally? outside these forums I don't even know you.
Second of all, this has motivated me to play the guitar and actually try to make something nice. I will post the result here if its good enough. because yes, Just getting that spark is all it takes. The mod making contest sparked me to make a fantastic mod, it's the best damn mod I've made.
And this has actually motivated me to get off my ass and actually try to make some good music instead of just capable music.