What Does This Mean For The Godot Engine & Community? (Or Content creators like me?)

Summary

In this video, the creator addresses the recent controversy surrounding the game engine GDAU. While they avoid discussing specifics of the incident, they emphasize that the drama won't significantly impact the engine itself because GDAU is open source, meaning anyone can contribute to its development. Although some smaller content creators may be discouraged by the situation, the speaker and other creators plan to continue making GDAU-related content. They reassure viewers that GDAU’s growth will likely continue despite any temporary setbacks from this situation.

Takeaways

• ⚠️ The creator will not be discussing the specific details or opinions surrounding the GDau situation in this video.
• 📰 If you want to know more about the GDau controversy, the creator suggests checking out news channels, as this channel focuses on tutorials.
• 🎮 The creator emphasizes their passion for making tutorials and games, distancing themselves from news or drama.
• 🌩️ The GDau controversy has created concerns, especially with comparisons to the Unity situation from a year ago.
• 📊 Many people have switched from Unity to GDau, and there’s concern over how this new controversy may impact GDau's future.
• 👥 The creator is not alone in their concerns, as other creators in the GDau community share similar thoughts.
• 🔓 GDau is open-source, which means anyone can contribute to the project, even if the current development team were to stop working on it.
• 🚀 Despite any controversy, GDau continues to evolve rapidly with frequent updates and releases, such as version 4.3 and the upcoming 4.4.
• 📉 Smaller GDau content creators might feel discouraged by the controversy, but the creator plans to continue producing GDau-related content.
• 🤝 The creator emphasizes the separation between the engine's development and the surrounding politics, reassuring viewers that the engine will continue to thrive.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the video?

The purpose of the video is to discuss the recent situation around Gdau without diving into the specifics of the controversy. The creator wants to address concerns while reassuring viewers about the future of Gdau.

Does the creator explain the specific controversy surrounding Gdau?

No, the creator does not explain the specific controversy. Instead, they direct viewers to news channels for detailed coverage and emphasize that they are not a news or drama channel.

How does the creator compare the current Gdau situation to Unity's past issues?

The creator compares the current situation with Gdau to the previous controversy surrounding Unity. They mention that Unity's issues led to many users switching to Gdau, and this event could have a similar impact.

What is the creator’s opinion on the impact of the controversy on Gdau?

The creator believes the controversy will not significantly impact the Gdau engine itself because it is open-source. Even if the current team stops working on it, others in the community can continue development.

What does the creator say about the Gdau community?

The creator highlights that Gdau is open-source and community-driven, meaning that its development will continue regardless of external factors, even if it might slow down if the current team stops.

What is the 'Redo' engine mentioned in the video?

The 'Redo' engine is a new fork of Gdau, where developers branched off to create their version of the engine, emphasizing that Gdau’s open-source nature allows such forks and continued development.

How does the creator feel about the future of their content creation?

The creator is determined to continue making content related to Gdau despite the controversy. They mention that other creators, like 'Jiz' and 'Stome Dev,' are likely to keep making videos as well.

What impact does the creator think the controversy might have on smaller Gdau content creators?

The creator believes that some smaller Gdau content creators might become disheartened and stop creating videos, which they find unfortunate. However, they plan to continue producing content themselves.

What does the creator think about the separation between Gdau development and politics?

The creator believes that Gdau’s development is separate from the political drama surrounding it. They emphasize that the open-source nature of Gdau ensures that the engine's development will continue regardless of external controversies.

What does the creator advise viewers to do if they want to know more about the Gdau controversy?

The creator advises viewers to stop watching their video and check out news channels that are covering the controversy in detail, as they are not providing specifics on the issue.