[tototrains]

Writing code is not the hard part if you're a developer.

Otherwise it's an insurmountable barrier.

I think it's a bit like writing a novel.

Everyone's got a novel in them, but you absolutely need to know how to write to get it out. Unless you can dictate it but then... you could also hire a developer.

Those without the resources to hire a developer, without the years of education and practise to code at any level of proficiency, can now realize some form of their ideas.

I just logically can't see how the increased accessibility and output won't increase the amount of interesting games, even if 99% are slop (so is fan fiction, let them enjoy it).

Obligatory: https://xkcd.com/1414/

[andai]

I don't know, isn't it easier to learn enough programming to make a game, relative to all the other skills involved?

e.g. the programming concepts needed for Pong wouldn't take you more than a dozen hours or so. See how good you are at art or music after the same amount of time!