Maya syndrome is a mental condition primarily (although not exclusively) developed by people who attend college or university for game design.
People with Maya syndrome tend to believe that just because they are using an "industry standard" software, their products are inherently flawless and superior to anything else, regardless of their level of experience. They often dismiss criticism from more experienced people who use a different software, especially who use open-source applications.
After a person develops this condition, they become difficult to work with in teams using diverse tools. The person will often work on a 3D modelling project, and refuse to do revisions after the first pass on the asset, resulting in a practically unusable product. Sadly there is no known way to cure Maya syndrome. At present, the only options are to keep these people isolated from healthy developers and hope that time and more experience heals them, or to play onto their mental state, and work with them in an echo chamber in order to try and pry usable products out of them. (Sadly the latter option has the danger of not only not improving the condition of the affected individual, but even making it worse.)
The name of the condition comes from Autodesk Maya, a 3D computer graphics production software, which is the most common cause for the development of the symptoms described above.
Similar versions of this syndrome can be described for a number of other professions as well.
People with Maya syndrome tend to believe that just because they are using an "industry standard" software, their products are inherently flawless and superior to anything else, regardless of their level of experience. They often dismiss criticism from more experienced people who use a different software, especially who use open-source applications.
After a person develops this condition, they become difficult to work with in teams using diverse tools. The person will often work on a 3D modelling project, and refuse to do revisions after the first pass on the asset, resulting in a practically unusable product. Sadly there is no known way to cure Maya syndrome. At present, the only options are to keep these people isolated from healthy developers and hope that time and more experience heals them, or to play onto their mental state, and work with them in an echo chamber in order to try and pry usable products out of them. (Sadly the latter option has the danger of not only not improving the condition of the affected individual, but even making it worse.)
The name of the condition comes from Autodesk Maya, a 3D computer graphics production software, which is the most common cause for the development of the symptoms described above.
Similar versions of this syndrome can be described for a number of other professions as well.
I think Cody has a severe case of Maya syndrome. Ever since he started college, I can never get him to do revisions on his model, even when they are utterly unusable garbage.
by MrClock August 22, 2023
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Get the Maya belmoremug. On the 28th of April of 2001. In the city of Baghdad, Iraq. The birth of the most beautiful woman on earth took place. Since birth, she's been the light of peoples lives. The way she lights up a room, the way she talks, the way she smiles, the way she laughs, makes a person go crazy. This woman is a gift from god. To her friends, to her family, to anyone she meets. With a heart of gold, she deeply cares about the people she loves and people that are in need of love. Driven by her desire to help people, she's in dentistry . In fact, the most capable most intelligent dentistry student in this world. This woman deserves the world by all means. Her smile , her smiles more beautiful than the stars. Her eyes hold endless amounts of love. Her hair makes the world see her shine. This woman has all the things a person looks for. She's down to earth. She's confident, she's a comedian, she's passionate, she's admirable, she's angelic, she's classy, she's generous, she's caring, she's lovely, she's thoughtful, she's, and she's gorgeous. A woman to love with all your heart. She's the one.
by Maya=Love April 26, 2022
Get the Maya J.A.B.mug. that one random person in my art and English class that is extremely talented at art and palm reading and are super cool
omg have you heard of that student that started a cult through wattpad? i think their name was Maya Vega
by Famished Phantom May 5, 2022
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Once you get to know her she becomes to be your bestfriend right away Maya Okeefe is very Kind,funny,smart And Athletic, it’s like when you meet her you never wanna loose her because I for sure don’t.If you ever like her or catch feelings for her which is very Easy oops You wanna have a future with her and be with her forever. But I am the luckiest man because I get to call her Mine❤️
Once you get to know her she becomes to be your bestfriend right away Maya Okeefe is very Kind,funny,smart And Athletic, it’s like when you meet her you never wanna loose her because I for sure don’t.If you ever like her or catch feelings for her which is very Easy oops You wanna have a future with her and be with her forever. But I am the luckiest man because I get to call her Mine❤️
by Anthony Porco April 21, 2019
Get the Maya Okeefemug. 1. The one and only. A common regret for many. A chance of hope for some. A blessing to all est. 1990. Soy como soy, y no voy a cambiar.
2. Fairy Goddess of Illusion
2. Fairy Goddess of Illusion
by Death713 May 21, 2023
Get the Tatiana Mayamug. Noun;
Katie Maya is a nice, beautiful, and the best friend you could ever have. She has strict parents, she can not drink coffee and her dad refuses to let her paint her nails, basically she cant do anything. She is a rebel but not much as her sister. Speaking of rebels, she never puts anyone first before her best friends, she would do anything for them, and she'll always be by your side. She's very funny and caring. I love you so much Katie Maya my friend idk what i would do without you.
Katie Maya is a nice, beautiful, and the best friend you could ever have. She has strict parents, she can not drink coffee and her dad refuses to let her paint her nails, basically she cant do anything. She is a rebel but not much as her sister. Speaking of rebels, she never puts anyone first before her best friends, she would do anything for them, and she'll always be by your side. She's very funny and caring. I love you so much Katie Maya my friend idk what i would do without you.
by Martiii September 21, 2018
Get the Katie Mayamug.