Game Dev Podcast | Coffee with Butterscotch

## Summary:In this episode, we discuss family traditions, keyboard fascination, and unsustainable business practices. Ad-based business models have to maintain a delicate balance. To capitalize on ad impressions, they have to maximize engagement, but the increase in ads can deter users. Either way, SOMETHING is being exploited — there’s no winning here!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/00:32 Intro00:52 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:16 Sam’s Life Story no. 104:46 Sam’s Life Story no. 2Questions answered (abbreviated):17:05 mart: Do y'all still joke about the card game Dominion every winter holiday?19:03 Retro Banana Man NL: Are you guys still screaming at your PCs with Talon? 42:10 Getdang Bukkaboot: Who do you suspect will be the 3rd Tech Giant to fall?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about robot assistants, Netflix Games, and tool mastery in Crashlands 2. Discover how telegraphs and strategic positioning enhance harvesting and combat in CL2. This approach offers flexibility and empowers players to express themselves through meaningful choices. It’s like equipping yourself with the right knowledge to ask the right questions to bring clarity to the experience. Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/00:30 Intro00:49 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)Questions answered (abbreviated):01:50 FlyhoppieAxerompa: Seth are you still using VS Code?27:29 Bupanoilie Rolleepa: How does Netflix Games work? 40:05 Ticklesaurus Rex: what your plans are in regards to revealing content about Crashlands 2 over time?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss community building, speed-running, and tool swapping. You can't attract followers with nothing to offer. Once you've got a solid foundation, lay out some tasty morsels and invite people to take a look. Forge genuine connections, and maybe some of those people will want to stay for a meal. Then before you know it, you're hosting a dinner party... open house...? Look, we make games, not metaphors.Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/00:30 Intro01:39 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)Questions answered (abbreviated):03:09 Veeryota: What can you recommend to start building a community of my own?26:01 Challosis: Have you tried other user-generated content maker games, like Super Dungeon Maker or Meet Your Maker?34:47 IllegallySam: Would you guys be interested in ever doing some kind of developer-commentated speedrun for one of your games?38:31 Coobra Nookrag: how did you redesign Crashlands 1 characters for CL2?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about Crashlands 2 shenanigans, LA madness, and subject matter experts. The concept of expertise is transforming from a focus on specific details to higher-level abstractions. When you have a deep understanding of the conceptual underpinnings of something, you can leverage technology to figure out precise answers. But first, you need to know what questions to ask and how to ask them.Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/00:20 Intro00:44 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:00 Crashlands 2 Announcement02:18 Guerilla Collective04:37 LA Mix Event09:37 The Completionist24:30 World MapQuestions answered (abbreviated):38:15 Cpt. Jazz: In preparation for episode 420, in what ways is the Butterscotch crew blazin' through Crashlands 2 development?41:10 JumpykragQuaajoin: Will people learn fewer things or learn less quickly if they use Copilot?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

The wait is over, Shenanites! We are thrilled to (officially) announce Crashlands 2, coming your way in 2024! In this episode, we talk about returning to Woanope, keeping secrets, and wheels and deals. Check out the announcement trailer and head over to Steam to wishlist Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands2Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/00:33 Intro01:05 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)03:15 NewsQuestions answered (abbreviated):36:41 Beekie Boppaboop: If you were to commission someone to make a game, what would you ask for?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss an abundance of ideas, a plethora of self-criticism, and a bounty of learning. Accessing the learner in you means getting curious, and getting curious means letting yourself free fall into rabbit holes. Hang out with the nerdiest nerds on a given subject. Seek feedback and figure out how to extract value from criticism. And always focus on the process instead of just the results.00:33 Intro00:52 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)Questions answered (abbreviated):04:00 challosis: Do y'all have tons of ideas? How do decide which to actually build?23:23 Beekie Boppaboop: How do y’all keep useful self-analysis and criticism from turning into harsh/harmful self talk?43:39: TimConceivable: Were there any wiznugs that you feel helped you immensely to improve in art?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about brain chemistry, pushing boundaries, and perpetual busyness. A culture obsessed with the productivity mindset creates a sense that any moment of idleness is a waste of time. The first step to overthrowing the tyranny of busyness is the recognition and prioritization of rest and self-care. Your secret weapon is giving yourself a break.00:26 Intro00:46 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)Questions answered (abbreviated):07:18 BscotchKarl: How do you acknowledge and convince yourself that by the end of the day, your day was worthwhile?45:39 Dwarfaparte: Have you guys ever experimented with 2.5d in Gamemaker?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss time-management, interconnectedness, and learning strategies. Instead of settling for the old cliché of blood, sweat, and tears as the sole keys to success, why not embrace the philosophy of working smarter, not just harder? Rewrite the script, and turn the road to success into a delightful stroll in the park!00:21 Intro00:44 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)Questions answered (abbreviated):03:47 AttogourdieRakeishie:What is the best way to learn multiple skills and how should I scale projects to be something I can accomplish?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about the programming problem, web jargon, and logistics. Game development may seem like a dream job, but the reality is that it’s a lot of hard work, decision making, and logistics management. Who knew making fun could be so complicated?00:27 Intro00:50 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)03:36 Co-pilotQuestions answered (abbreviated):31:08 Teele: What you like for front-end and back-end Web dev41:07 Bupanoilie Rolleepa: What's the biggest misconception people have about working in the games industry?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss devlogs, content moderation, and neurodivergence. When players leave reviews and feedback for gamedevs, a lot of times they’ll come in guns blazing with inflammatory language because they’re frustrated and accustomed to being ignored. People sometimes forget that there are real humans on the other side of the screen. Plan ahead by setting guidelines for feedback and creating a way to pre-fillter those comments to protect everyone’s peace. A little humor goes a long way!00:30 Intro02:05 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)Things Mentioned: Book: ADHD 2.0 by E. Hallowell & J. Ratey (https://bit.ly/3oZHugz)Book: Unmasking Autism by Devon Price (https://bit.ly/3LrYe7r)Questions answered (abbreviated):02:32 Beekie Boppaboop: How often do you watch or read dev logs?13:14 Bupanoilie Rolleepa: What content moderation lessons have you learned from working on Levelhead?32:16 QuantumAnomaly:Do you have any good book suggestions that helped you understand your own flavor of neuro-spiciness? ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about existential questions, ADHD, and finding your art style. Who knew that an art style wasn't just a magical thing living inside of you?! Turns out, it's the end result of your particular process for visual problem solving. So if you wanna develop your own style, you gotta refine and expand your process. While you’re working on that, before you know it, you’ll see your style come to life!00:15 Intro00:50 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)Questions answered (abbreviated):01:48 JohnFlavin: What were Sam’s motivations for working with a Life Coach?25:53 Teele: How have your methods for deep work and/or fast work changed post ADHD diagnosis? How does medication factor in?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss scalability, complaints, and skill acquisition. Learning a new skill is daunting enough even before you get to self-doubt. Focus on progress instead of the current state of things to avoid falling into the comparison trap. Then enjoy the satisfying rush of seeing how far you’ve come from the early days of mediocrity - you’re leveling up!00:29 Intro01:24 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)Questions answered (abbreviated):02:22 Fraser_: Now that you're finally seeing the payout of a multi-year push to improve processes and tooling, do you have any plans to staff up?23:22 challosis: How do y'all push through being bad at new skills? Or do you mostly do things you are good at?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we spill the tea on designing for multiple platforms and devices! How do you create a flexible design that can accommodate a variety of different devices and inputs, especially when the parameters are always changing? It’s a complicated question, so grab a drink and get ready to slay those design challenges!00:24 Intro01:41 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)Questions answered (abbreviated):08:02 FGKeiji: How do you approach determining the size of each art asset?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss time mysteries, content consumption, and burnout. It’s easy to end up in a position where all you can see are the things that other people expect of you. If you stay in that space long enough, you can lose sight of yourself and burn out. How do you balance meeting your obligations and taking care of yourself?00:22 Intro00:51 Time & Calendars09:29 Diablo 4Questions answered (abbreviated):24:53 Gibbs: Do you consume any content from other game developers about the creation of their games?33:23 Teele: Have you ever dealt with burnout?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about artificial general intelligence, new programmers, and the pace of development. The rapid evolution of AI reflects our insatiable desire for progress and innovation but also highlights our limited capacity to fully comprehend the consequences of our own creations. As the saying goes, with great power comes great responsibility.00:30 Intro00:58 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)02:57 AGI12:31 Open AI Plugins37:03 Junior DevelopersTo stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss the tiny human, AI updates, and work-life balance. In our current capitalist structure, there is a literal cost to living. As technology evolves to the point where it can make those costs obsolete, it's time to reevaluate the structure. Changing the rules changes the trajectory of the future.00:16 Intro00:32 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)00:40 +1 Human27:42 GPT-440:34 Art Community To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about baby deets, bank run, and sequel names. When choosing the right title for a game, you need to consider the fuzziness of discovery algorithms. If incorporating humor into a game's name can make it more memorable, but if it's also harder to search for, is it worth the laughs?00:36 Intro01:20 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:40 Happy Update25.18 Bank RunQuestions answered (abbreviated):43:42 JohnFlavin: What's your opinion on jokey pun sequel names, and would you ever use one in a game? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss phased stories and the value of advertising. While a marketing campaign can boost visibility and increase wishlist numbers, how do those things translate into actual sales? The crux is that advertising is expensive to invest in and no one knows what the impact is.00:31 Intro00:50 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)02:38 Phased StoriesQuestions answered (abbreviated):18:30 Mimmabip Gourkee: Are you doing spending uncomfortable amount of money for advertising for crashlands 2 or do you have a different strategy from Levelhead?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we dive into motion, data conversion, and the power of AI. Motion is a big source of waste in DevOps. Converting information from one form to another and passing it between people creates the opportunity for mistakes to creep in. It's a messy situation. Could AI be the Marie Kondo of data?00:25 Intro00:49 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)04:15 Bing BetTo stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss constraints, AI systems, and consciousness. Constraints are limits or boundaries that are imposed on AI systems or on our own creative endeavors. There is a two-fold problem of identifying constraints: if they need to be there, and how to overcome them. Can we be creative while working within constraints? Can we be creative without them? Let's find out!00:34 Intro01:50 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)03:15 AI watchTo stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about piercing alarms, CPU brains, and AI wars. People typically process one thing at a time when playing a game. If you give them two things to focus on simultaneously, the second thing may not even register. However, having only one thing to do can become tedious or feel like a grind. The key is to find the right balance in pacing and onboarding for players.00:31 Intro02:01 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)02:13 Home Story12:59 Crashland 2 Playthrough36:34 AI WarsTo stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss AI tools, infinite Seinfeld, and the consequences of volume. Economies and companies are built to handle infinite scale. The constant want for more has turned into the unending production of content. But what happens once there are tools that can generate output infinitely? If there’s infinite noise, how do you find something worth listening to? 00:28 Intro00:54 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:20 Playing with AIThings MentionedChatgpt (https://chatgptonline.net/)Soundraw (https://soundraw.io/)Business War Podcast (http://bit.ly/3ljkYgM)To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about happy news, early access, and collaboration. Tools make it possible to design and implement stuff directly without any other input. This might save you time, but you lose the chance to collaborate. As always, it’s about where to leverage the tools you have. Threading that needle requires communication.00:22 Intro01:31 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)06:32 SOME NEWSQuestions answered (abbreviated):25:24 Fraser: After the success, you saw with Levelhead's early access, will you try it again for Crashlands 2? 42:26 challosis: Do you ever change the gameplay of an enemy or item after being inspired by Sam's final artwork?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss cashews, Project Zomboid, and knowing your audience. When you find people following along with your work prior to a game’s release, you might be developing in a strange bubble where your interactions are with an audience interested in game design rather than the players who will ultimately buy the game. The trick is to know who is giving you the feedback before you take it.00:22 Intro00:52 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)10:23 Project ZomboidQuestions answered (abbreviated):38:06 Gibbs: Would you guys ever consider making any behind-the-scenes videos of what you're working on for Crashlands 2?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about summoning a dragon and a stochastic parrot. If you give an AI some data, it can recognize patterns and generate output with selective randomness. But that doesn’t mean you always get something coherent or intelligent. Turns out the best Turing test is whether or not you know what a hand looks like.00:32 Intro01:20 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)04:29 WoW Easter Egg11:03 AITo stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss easter eggs, a snowy wonderland, and the brand-new tagline for the brand-new year! Legacy systems keep the current work going, but one catastrophic event and the whole system collapses. Clearing the tech debt not only prevents the big explosions but also makes every working moment better. When you don’t have any baggage then you don’t have to worry about losing your bags.00:28 Intro00:58 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)02:40 NAMING THE YEARQuestions answered (abbreviated):36:21 BscotchKarl: What easter eggs or references have you put into your games that got overlooked?44:05 Beekie Boppaboop: It seems to me your games mostly fall into the “sci-fi” category. Was this seeming sci-fi bent an intentional choice? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about old accomplishments, current predictions, and new themes for the new year! 2022’s moniker was “Twenty Twenty You. Take the nuanced view” – what should 2023’s call to action be? We’ve got some ideas, but we want to hear your suggestions! Submit your taglines at podcast.bscotch.net00:22 Intro01:38 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)03:17 WHAT HAPPENED IN 2022?45:01 Predictions for 202360:05 What’s 2023 all about?Things mentioned:17:35 Shader Dave (https://twitter.com/DavesInHisPants)To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss giving experiences, autonomy, and gifts. Effective planning requires knowing what you want. If you’re entertaining, what kind of experience do you want from hosting? What kind of experience do you want to provide to your guests? You can’t create a specific vibe without thoughtful curation. Enjoy the holidays!00:26 Intro01:32 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)08:05 Travel Adventure42:38 Christmas breakThings mentioned:The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker (https://bit.ly/36w5tHJ)To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about a scavenging cat, a punchy octopus, and a critical bug. Repeating the same process over and over doesn't change the outcome. And just pointing out bugs won’t solve the problem. You need a feedback loop that allows you to address the root cause of an issue - that’s where a quality pipeline comes in.00:29 Intro01:09 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)04:19 Sequin ExplosionQuestions answered (abbreviated):19:57 Fraser: Once Crashlands 2 is finished, is there any genre you'd want to try next?42:59 Mimmabip Gourkee: What advice would you give to a developer who wants to start doing QA?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss time perception, time estimation, and time reality. During game development, there are deliverables set on a timeline. People’s perceptions of time are notoriously inaccurate, which means that estimations of how long something will take are usually wrong. Instead of focusing on estimating time, ask yourself how long your timeline is and what can realistically be accomplished.00:20 Intro00:37 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)04:19 Groundhog dayQuestions answered (abbreviated):-39:48 Fraser: How do you estimate timelines in game-development?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about the meaning of exploration, the need for a third place, and making the work visible. You can’t solve a problem that you can’t see. If you don’t have a clear mental model of ALL THE THINGS and how they interact with each other, you can’t make decisions about the next steps. That’s where great tooling comes in!00:20 Intro02:13 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)02:34 Nail/Whiff36:41 Crashlands 2Things Mentioned: Book: The Visual Display of Quantitative Information by Edward Tufte (https://bit.ly/3BgTqh3)To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss technical gains, inventory management, and game loops. No game is perfect. You need to identify the things that players can’t forgive versus the things they can forget. With thousands of other choices out there, keeping players hooked into your game requires a good loop.00:20 Intro01:04 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)04:24 CL2 Technical GainsQuestions answered (abbreviated):24:04 JohnFlavin: What's the worst video game experience you've had with a game you finished?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about management no-nos, government restrictions, and developer limitations. A responsive, immersive world is a game developer’s dream, but when you build tons of AI and add large numbers of things to the game, optimization becomes a nightmare. You have to ask yourself, are we looking at the right problem? The most powerful lever to pull is a good design.00:21 Intro00:43 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)06:56 Musk Watch10:21 Video games in ChinaQuestions answered (abbreviated):25:29 Fraser: CL2 sounds really ambitious. Have you run into any performance limitations working in GameMaker you can't optimize your way out of? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss air travel, corporate greed, and the Twitterverse. A CEO is like the wind, either guiding a company in the right direction or smashing it on the rocks. Visionary leadership that lacks context, nuance, or an actual vision isn't really visionary. Or leadership for that matter. Even if you're officially bluecheck mark verified.00:26 Intro02:00 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)02:55 India Trip06:35 TwitterverseTo stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about conflicts of interest, typing speed, and a living hell. Doing new things is good and cool! But it’s important to understand that the context you’re coming from and the one you’re going into are different. Assuming expertise in one field just because you’re an expert in another can be costly. That cost is mostly paid in failure. The question is, who’s paying for it?00:00 Intro01:30 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)Questions answered (abbreviated):02:24 LankbonkaPandang: As fairly experienced indie devs, do you guys feel like a publisher with a strong sense of individuality could be a way forward for indie games that may get left in the dust? Is there anything particular that y'all would like to see?24:25 challosis: Have y'all ever tried alternative keyboard layouts such as Dvorak? Or used the Charachorder again?Other things mentioned:Game Maker’s Toolkit (https://www.youtube.com/c/MarkBrownGMT)To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss hitting stuff with other stuff, gameplay archetypes, and decoupling. The hard part of everything is integration. With the right tools, making the thing becomes easy, but figuring out where it fits into the world and how it works with everything else is tricky. But at least that means that it’s the difficult thing that’s actually difficult now!00:00 Intro01:30 Buffs and debuffs17:11 Synergistic systemsQuestions answered (abbreviated):24:23 RarZip7z: How do you bros deal with the possibility of getting carpal/cubital tunnel syndrome or RSI in general while working all day with computers?Other things mentioned:Talon Voice (https://talonvoice.com/)Uplift Desk (https://www.upliftdesk.com/)To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about being your own Petri dish, the explore/exploit model, and lunch debt. Institutions ossify over time and end up more interested in preserving their own existence than fulfilling their original purpose. Similarly, if you don’t design for human interaction right from the beginning, it’ll be much harder to change that community culture later on. The result is a lot of wasted human potential, and NOBODY’S GOT TIME FOR THAT.00:00 Intro01:58 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)03:15 Seth’s India game plan07:40 Immortality15:35 The explore/exploit modelQuestions answered (abbreviated):23:40 QuantumAnomaly: You've talked in the past about wanting to support player-driven content in the original Crashlands and how player-driven content can help grow a community. Are you thinking of supporting modding while making Crashlands 2?Other things mentioned:Chaoshead by Tyoeer and AradArbel (https://github.com/tyoeer/chaoshead)Slay the Spire Levelhead mod by noob_jr (https://bit.ly/StS-Levelhead-mod)To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss metaverse, deep fakes, and the displacement problem. What it means to make and consume art has always changed as technology advances. With the arrival of AI art generators, that change might be more aggressive than anyone can anticipate. Change isn’t inherently bad, except we live in capitalism. So…universal basic income?## Summary:00:35 Intro02:54 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)03:19 MetaverseOther things mentioned:Book: How the World Really Works by Vaclav Smil (https://bit.ly/3VBUrsF)To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about working on legacy games, the power of success, and the business of education. There's no single right path for getting into the games industry. Everyone’s needs are different! The one thing that is guaranteed to help you make games is making games. Approximate knowledge of A WHOLE LOT of things doesn’t hurt either.00:22 Intro01:40 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)Questions answered (abbreviated):04:10 FlyhoppieAxerompa: Do any of you bros ever feel the urge to just make more LevelHead content?21:51 Beekie Boppaboop: What your opinions are on computer science degrees and game design degrees?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss perceived problems, invisible hand-holding, and playtesting hijinks. The most sensitive part of the game experience is onboarding, so testing that onboarding is important! To get the most out of it, you need to understand the context your testers bring along with them. Otherwise, it’ll be impossible to analyze the results. Even if the rest of your game is spectacular, a bad onboarding experience can be a dealbreaker.00:24 Intro00:56 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)09:40 Crashlands 2 playtest40:02 Google StadiaTo stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about flying spoons, spooky season, and handy checklists. Before adding an ingredient to a recipe, you need to know what you’re making and what that ingredient does. Similarly, adding a new enemy to a game requires understanding what kind of game you’re making and how the addition will change the player experience. As we always say, context is everything! (But having some checklists doesn’t hurt.)00:23 Intro00:53 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)04:08 Kitchen Story11:45 GTA27:39 Favro (favro.com/bscotch)Questions answered (abbreviated):31:42 Doopaplie Pana: Pumpkin spice everything is back on the shelves Any upcoming plans (that may or may not include 12-foot tall skeletons)?49:06 Mimmabip Gourkee: What's the checklist that you go through in your mind when you want to add a new enemy?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss memoizing, robomancing, and masterminding. The emotional roller coaster of excitement, frustration, annoyance, relief, and joy is part and parcel of running a game studio. From a game’s concept to its release, you have to manage So. Many. Logistics. Mastering that art is how the battle is won… or lost. 00:34 Intro01:16 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)Questions answered (abbreviated):03:15 challosis: Some parts of making a game are really fun. Some parts are really annoying. Which part of making a game feels exactly in the middle?22:32 Rayboblio: What tech or programming language are you using for your robomancing needs?30:34 Gibbs: What surprised you the most about running your own video game company? Was anything easier than you expected? What was harder?Other things mentioned:Make.com (https://www.make.com)To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about sleep science, meaningful death, and cultivating self-compassion. It’s common to doubt your abilities and feel like a fraud in your work life. But thinking “It’s only a matter of time before people realize I’m not that good at what I do” will only make you doubt every action you take. Being honest about what you know and don’t know is crucial for clarity, but should come along with heaps of self-compassion to keep you going. After all, it’s doing the work that’s important, not the perception of what you’re doing!00:00 Intro00:45 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)14:10 Fitbit29:11 Crashlands 2Questions answered (abbreviated):44:54 CooCooCachoo: Hey BScotch Brudda's! Curious if any of you have faced imposter syndrome during your formative years in game devTo stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss Thor’s Bifrost, gravity indifferent walls, and designed experiences. How do you construct a unique player experience and actually deliver that intended experience using the tools you have? Do you create a procedurally generated world or intervene and do it yourself? Well, that depends on the scale of the game and what kinds of story moments you want the player to have!00:00 Intro08:56 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)Questions answered (abbreviated):18:52 Zivix: Can you hoard ceilings? If you remove a ceiling from a home, is it still a ceiling?26:06 TimConceivable: do you like cheese? what is your favorite kind?34:56 Beekie Boppaboop: how did you come to the conclusion that handcrafting the world is the way to go?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about captive audiences, synchronized teams, and the no code revolution. As tools get better and require less expertise to use, a whole new world is opening up to people who didn't have access before. The problem is when you run into the limitations of the tool you're using -- anything the tool can't do, you can't do. You want the shortest learning curve with the most design expressivity. There's always a trade-off, so you gotta know where it is!00:00 Intro01:55 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)02:19 Game Devs of Color Expo (https://www.gamedevsofcolorexpo.com/)11:15 Favro (www.favro.com/bscotch)Questions answered (abbreviated):15:57 blondeviking91: OK, bros, just admit it - you are skirting around developing or retooling a programming language as part of the Game Changer. Have you addressed this head-on?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss sacrificial lambs, interface crash testing, and bumper savings. Building tools to automate repetitive tasks not only saves time in the long run but also helps with frustration management. Creating an enjoyable work environment and prioritizing the work experience are ridiculously important if you want to deliver your goods real good. 😉00:00 Intro00:53 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:24 Cult of the lamb (https://www.cultofthelamb.com/)17:56 Crashlands 2 Quest ManagerQuestions answered (abbreviated):41:25 Mimmabip Gourkee: What's the most difficult part about designing UI & what is your strategy to overcome it?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about optimal stickiness, quest concepts, and brain sharing. Pair programming is like piloting a Jaeger. Drifting off each other’s brain powers makes the process of extra-dimensional creature conjuring easier and quicker. Warning! So much brain power in one place may result in brain pain. Proceed with caution!00:00 Intro01:22 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:34 Tape Off13:50 Pairing and CollaborationOther things mentioned:Book: Joy Incorporated by Richard Sheridan (https://bit.ly/3w67K9u)To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about voice software, creating a shared experience, and game sequels. Context is everything: yelling at computer screens in an open office setting is rude whereas yelling in your home studio with voice software is sorcery! Do what you must to make work fun and easier, or DON'T. We aren't your supervisors!00:00 Intro00:51 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)02:14 Talon Voice (https://talonvoice.com/)29:52 Crashlands 2 WORLD PACKINGQuestions answered (abbreviated):43:31 RoninGameDev: How do you feel about numbers in sequel titles? Some would say that putting a number in your title will ostracize people who didn't participate in the original. If you follow through with Crashlands 2: Sub Tidal it would be legendary.To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss breakfast, intent vs balance, and survivorship bias. Game design is about finding the balance between the emotion you want to deliver and the experience the player feels. The important thing is not to focus on what the experience should be, but to tune into what the actual experience is.00:00 Intro03:17 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)Questions answered (abbreviated):10:05 JohnFlavin: What's your ideal breakfast? Is it different on a workday vs a weekend?29:26 FGKeiji: What is your approach to game balance and delivering a specific gaming experience versus allowing for emergent gameplay? How would you approach a situation where something unintended is loved by the community, but it goes against how you designed the game?To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

This week, we talk about doing cat stuff, microdefects, and context specificity. Workflow is about smoothing the path between Knowing and Done, so the Doing needs to be as easy as possible. Solving one problem can create other problems, but hey, you can’t find opportunities without a little chaos.This week’s podcast is sponsored by Favro! It’s our workflow management tool of choice because we do highly collaborative project based work. Favro lets you design workflows that make sense for the work, not for the tool. If you want to spend less time managing your workflow management, check out Favro with this link: https://www.favro.com/bscotch00:00 Intro01:40 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)02:17 Stray (https://stray.game/)09:05 Aesthetic vs mechanical experience16:42 Talon Voice (https://talonvoice.com/)35:35 Sponsored by Favro! (https://www.favro.com/bscotch)Questions answered (abbreviated):40:36 OopkooPadwinna: This could be too niche for the podcast so would you consider doing a devlog on the architecture of the Game Changer? What are your future plans for it?Other things mentioned:Sam’s Talon Voice repo: https://bit.ly/sam-talonJen’s Talon Voice repo: https://bit.ly/jen-talonJosh W. Comeau on Hands-free Coding: https://bit.ly/comeau-handsfreeTo stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★