The single page GDD, is only useful if you are one of those devs that spend a lot of time making GDDs and end up doing nothing. I have come across so many good indie devs that had fantastic game ideas but could never really finish or even start projects.
A single page GDDs purpose is to get things going. It will serve no other purpose. if you fail to start and finish your projects, you will never to able to make it big in the games industry. Instead of wasting time doing nothing, start doing something. You never know what might click, even without a plan.
Planning is always done by someone who is good at only planning. if you are an indie dev, do what indie devs are good at! Create awesome games! Leave the planning to someone who has spent years designing video games. Many of your friends that are creative and gamers will give you a bunch of ideas. Just select those that you think will work and start freaking coding!
If you need help getting a GDD done, don't hesitate to ask!
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