Getting so caught up in the study method to the point of not being able to finish anything has actually happened to me a few times. Currently, I'm focusing on Maya and doing about 20-25 minutes of drawing exercises every day. Although I'm not progressing as fast as I would like in this area, I believe this experience will…
It's not a young industry though. I worked in games as an artist for 25 years. And it wasn't a new industry when I joined either. Your first two points are spot-on.
The thing I don't understand is why modders bended over backwards for 25%. Bethesda or Steam have done no zero work, but they take 75% of it, seems really insulting.