Extreme Procrastination Strategies for the Modern Gamer

Warning: the following techniques are not recommended for use in any actual game development project. They're for entertainment purposes only, and may lead to catastrophic consequences for your social life and productivity.

1. The 5-Minute Rule

When faced with a task, simply stare at your screen for exactly 5 minutes, then claim you're "just checking the system's performance metrics." Repeat this process until the task is forgotten in the haze of time.

1. Case Studies: Success Stories from the 5-Minute Rule
2. Countermeasures: How to Avoid the 5-Minute Trap

2. The "I'll Just Check This One Thing" Loop

When faced with a task, focus intently on checking a single, unrelated thing, then "just check one more thing." Repeat this process until the task is forgotten, or your eyes glaze over.

1. Case Studies: Real-Life Examples of the "I'll Just Check This One Thing" Loop
2. Escape From the Loop: Strategies for Breaking the Cycle

3. The Fake-Work Technique

Create an impressive-sounding task for yourself, then spend hours researching and outlining, but never actually doing the task.

1. Case Studies: Successful Applications of the Fake-Work Technique
2. Best Practices for Mastering the Fake-Work Technique