Independent creators are utilizing a shared sentiment of self-reliance to complete complex technical and artistic projects without outside help.
This trend highlights a growing culture of proactive problem-solving within niche communities where users refuse to wait for official updates or existing templates.
In the gaming community, a solo modder for Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth spent two years [1] working to fix the lighting in the title. The creator decided to take on the task after determining that the game's lighting remained unsatisfactory. "Fine, I’ll do it myself," the modder said [1].
Similar motivations appeared in the world of cosplay. Cybertsu, a cosplayer, said they had never seen a cosplay for the King of All Cosmos. This absence led the artist to design and construct one of the most elaborate headpiece designs in the hobby. "Fine, I’ll do it myself," Cybertsu said [2].
These instances reflect a broader pattern of individuals stepping in to fill gaps left by developers or the creative community. While the projects differ in medium—one focusing on software optimization and the other on physical craftsmanship—the catalyst remains a lack of available solutions.
While these creative endeavors show the positive side of self-reliance, the dossier notes that the same phrase has surfaced in unrelated criminal investigations. Specifically, it has appeared in a murder-for-hire case involving a secret lover, though the details of that specific event remain distinct from these creative pursuits.
“"Fine, I’ll do it myself."”
The recurrence of this specific phrasing across disparate fields—software modding, costume design, and criminal activity—suggests a psychological pivot toward autonomy when external systems are perceived as failing. In creative spaces, this manifests as 'prosumerism,' where the consumer becomes the producer to ensure a specific standard of quality is met.
