Game Dev Podcast | Coffee with Butterscotch

Greetings, Shenanites! In this episode, we discuss giant piles of yogurt, wiggle room, and the difficulty of fonts. What you think is going to be the problem is never the actual problem. And there’s always more stuff to consider than you initially predicted. It’s all about those pipelines! SHENANICON is only two-ish weeks away! Come see us in real life in St. Louis on September 28th--ask questions at a live podcast, compete in a co-op Levelhead competition, and witness the unveiling of the first ever Levelhead T-shirt! Get tickets at https://meet.bscotch.net. Questions answered (abbreviated): challosis: What game studios are you fans of? giantmuskrat: What advice would you give to a new developer who 'makes it big' and has a substantial windfall of money? Retro Banana Man NL: In Crashlands you added ludicrous mode. Did you even test if it was possible to best it? Or did you add it and hoped it wouldn't be impossible? ANGRY MUFFIN: How does localization work for 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 ★

Hiya, Shenanites! This week, we talk about knives as DevOps, the history of WoW, and the ‘should I’ space. Plus, Adam and Sam have returned from PAX Dev, and they have a rundown. If everything is room temperature, you don’t need to make long-term plans. But you know what sticks around when things get hot or cold? Friends. The Shenanicon is IMMINENT. Come join us on September 28th in St. Louis! Scuffle with some buddies, ask some questions at a live podcast, do some secret con-specific activities! Get your tickets at https://meet.bscotch.net. Questions answered (abbreviated): challosis: Would y'all consider having Shi and/or Sampada on as a guest soon? ModernWizard: Can we get an update on the bidet? Butterscotch Atheist: What are your favorite keyboard/mouse shortcuts, development shortcuts, or shortcuts on your way to work? 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 ★

Hey there, Shenanites! In this episode, we discuss the coastline paradox, ratcheting fidelity, and faction warfare. Don’t count your pterodactyls before they’re tamed; a crocodile might get in the way. Also, Adam and Sam are going to be in Seattle this week for PAX Dev! So if you see a Bscotch shirt wearing brother ambling about, say hi. The second-ever SHENANICON is around the corner! Come to St. Louis on Sept 28th to scuffle with some buddies, listen to a live podcasting, and hang out with us! More info and tickets at https://meet.bscotch.net. Questions answered (abbreviated): QuantumAnomaly: Is Nietzsche's niece's niche knowingly knitting gnarly knots or not? Flatpla Howlyerble: Can you talk about your experience buying and installing solar panels? Gua: Do you believe that any press is good press? Or to be more precise, do you think that for a game, negative press is still better than no press at all? 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 ★

Howdy, Shenanites! This week, we talk about tricky cycles, being a scientist, and SHARING. Is it caring? Or are shoulds the root of all inaccuracies? The lossy compression problem is more universal than we initially thought. Grab a mug, listen in, and find out how! Have you gotten your ticket to the SHENANICON? Visit St. Louis on September 28th, and come hang out! More information at https://meet.bscotch.net. Questions answered (abbreviated): Boopamail Howlyloud: What is your favorite board game? BscotchChristine: I heard that you guys keep M&M's in the office. What other goodies you guys keeping to yourselves in the office? And more importantly, where are my M&M's dangit?! Gua: Hey guys! I would love to know results of your itch.io Levelhead demo experiment. Did it increased you game sales? Do you plan to do this for your future games? 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 ★

Hello, Shenanites! In this episode, we discuss procrastination blackholes, visibility mechanisms, and simultaneous invention. Pessimism isn’t a good life strategy, which doesn’t mean optimism is either. Though it is better. The moral of the story is this: Don’t pick up a trike egg unless you want your thatched cube destroyed. The Shenanicon is getting ever closer. Come hang out with us on September 28th in St. Louis! More info and tickets at https://meet.bscotch.net. Questions answered (abbreviated): Zivix: In one of the earlier podcast episodes you disclosed some install numbers and discussed piracy of Crashlands. What do those numbers look like on the various platforms 3 years later? cdcMully: What are your favorite parts of dev? Cprice: Spaces or Tabs? CoffeeChemist: What specific niches do you guys have, and are there some sections in your games that you feel exemplify them? Gua: I'm a fan of the "underpromise and overdeliver" rule. What do you think about this rule? 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 ★

Hiya, Shenanites! This week, we talk about how to turn jeans into chaps, titanoboas, and industry beat frequencies. You can’t tame dinosaurs if you’re underprepared, and being prepared means having the right tools. Plus, in jeans, as in everything, you should cultivate EXTREME FLEXIBILITY. Once you hit a critical threshold of butt power, no pants can stand in your way. SHENANICON. It’s happening! Come join us in St. Louis on Sept 28th. Get more info at https://meet.bscotch.net -- there are a limited number of tickets, so snag yours ASAP! Questions answered (abbreviated): IrishLuck: What is the silliest bug you have found in your code? Challosis: How do you each prepare your coffee? Gua: Could you share tips that can help reduce development time without noticeable loss of game quality? 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 ★

Hey there, Shenanites! In this episode, we discuss tooth explosions, business peeves, and highly improbable moments. Everything is miraculous when you realize you’re a weird monkey wearing clothes moving through time. What even is life? Let’s talk about it. Come hang out with us in St. Louis! The Shenanicon is happening on September 28th. More information and tickets at https://meet.bscotch.net! Questions answered (abbreviated): Kicker_d: I absolutely loved Sam’s art making videos for Crashlands. Any chance of seeing any for Levelhead? VikIsThicc: What is your biggest pet peeve business-wise? Flyhoppie Axerompa: Do any of you believe in fate? CoffeeChemist: What are some tips from the Bscotch beard crew? Challosis: What podcasts are the BSquad and fam into right now? Beekie Boppaboop: Do you find it nice to play your own videogames, or just tiresome and stressful? 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 ★

Hello, Shenanites! This week, we talk about virtual nightsoil, suit up preparations, and corner multiplicity. Then we get really honest about that wily entity called time--why is there never enough? Plus, we had quarterly reviews last week, and things have totally flown off the rails! Wanna hear how? Pull up a coffee and take a listen. Ever wanted to catch a peek of our long lost game ScuffleBuddies? Sounds like you should come to the second annual Bscotch Shenanicon! More info at https://meet.bscotch.net -- spots are limited, so snag your ticket ASAP! Questions answered (abbreviated): BscotchChristine: Before, you guys mentioned on wanting to be an entertainment studio. Is that still the goal or has it shifted to be solely focused on games? ANGRY MUFFIN: What was your favorite part of the Shenanicon last year? What part did you look back and think, we could/should have DEFINITELY NOT done that part? Drell: Recently I started a 9-5 gamedev job, and when the ShenaniJam started, I was too tired to participate. How do you guys have the energy to do all of the extra things you do? Especially when they are related to what you do for a living? Zivix: What will you guys do if the podcast questions page ever runs out of questions? Karaoke segment? Beekie Boppaboop: How well can you estimate how long a feature will take to build? Do you have any tips on how to do that? 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 ★

We survived, Shenanites, and so did you! In this live kick-down event, we talk about our newest goop installment, and hear about some of YOUR experiences too! Did the armor of neglect protect you from the dangscape of fast, furious, flavorful games? Did you escape unscathed, or were you scalded in the sticky flames of jammy goodness? Listen to find out what we learned and what surprised us. Thanks to all our participants for making our third annual ShenaniJam a success! Check out the tasty, punny fruits of everyone’s labor at https://shenanijam.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 ★

It’s that time of year, Shenanites -- Welcome to the 2019 Butterscotch ShenaniJam! Let’s talk about hot jam tips, achievements, and this year’s themes. Remember, no guts, no glory. Which means, all guts, all glory, of course. So abandon all your responsibilities for the weekend, and just get in there! Go to https://shenanijam.com for all of the information in a handy location. May your jam be swift and your games playable. To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 ★

Hey, hey, Shenanites! This week, we talk about sulfurous egg water, hitbox bullshit, and push-up monsters. Then we get philosophical in our in-depth discussion about chairs. If you put a chair on your head, does it become a hat? Or are you just a weirdo with a chair on your head? Agree to disagree. The Shenanijam is THIS VERY WEEKEND! Come join us, and watch us break the golden rule of jamming. Go to https://shenanijam.com for more details and to sign up! Questions answered (abbreviated): Woland77 the Runfushie: How do you as designers use the shape of hitboxes to fine tune difficulty? Did you change the shape of any baddies in LevelHead during the design process specifically to address difficulty levels? challosis:Has moderating user content in Levelhead been easier or harder than expected? Beekie Boppaboop: How many legs should a chair have? Gizmor: Do you guys ever disagree? I listen to your podcast and you always agree! Or do you? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 ★

Hi, Shenanites! In this episode, we discuss head to toe calluses, a demo journey, and the great wishlist purge of 2019. Plus, some news on spooky stones and necessary evils. Wouldn’t your day just be better if the internet was filled with infinite kittens? (Built-in razors not included.) Better find yourself a specialized monger for that. Shenanijam is almost here! Sign up and jam with us July 12-14th! https://shenanijam.com Questions answered (abbreviated): Jair_McBain: I'm curious how you all feel about working in games for the rest of your careers? Are there fields you'd consider returning/shifting to? Two Scoop Games: What is your favorite ice cream in ST Louis? Huka Ittyguy: Have you ever bought a game you didn't expect to enjoy, but ended up enjoying it anyway? AstroBeef: How has advertising changed since 2017? What are your current thoughts on advertising? And how do you advertise your own product without advertising grossly? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 ★

Hello, Shenanites! This week, we talk about over optimistic carry, moving bottlenecks, and itchy demos. In the tech tree of life, you gotta unlock reading before you can do anything else. Also, volumes are hard, especially if you’re trying to estimate how many animals you’ve eaten. Do Seth a favor: at the end of your long work day, have a nice mug of wine (if you’re of legal drinking age, of course). It’s the most superior drinking vessel. Finally, SHENANIJAM (https://shenanijam.com) -- July 12-14! DO IT! JUST DO IT! Questions answered (abbreviated): BscotchChristine: You come to a fork in the road. Do you go left or right? Jumpylumpa Leapylow: If/when you have kids (or nieces or nephews or very small human friends), what is the most important lesson you'd like them to learn? Retro Banana Man NL: Do you have days that you just can't get in there? What do you do to instead or to get yourself a little bit in there? Zivix: What are your favorite spices? And do any of you have a go-to recipe that just never disappoints? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 ★

Hey there, Shenanites! In this episode, we discuss 3D spreadsheets, rickety wood towns, and the changing architecture of the games industry. No big. We’re all swimming in a sea of arbitrary distinctions. But that doesn’t mean you can’t turn your mope into dope! Questions answered (abbreviated): unanimostly: What was the most interesting software dev problem/requirement you've come across making this Levelhead? divo: You mentioned your PR team on a podcast. Is that a team you contract out to? What sort of things do you look for in a PR team? Maximilio: Someone like Jonathan Blow completely disagrees with [the acceptance of a certain amount of grind and says] it wastes and does not respect the player's time. "The Witness" involves a lot of time-intensive stuff but the grind happens in the player's head. How do you feel about Jon's view? That_Rumpus: Over the lifetime of the studio, is there a particular basket you're happy you put a few eggs into? Something that may/may not have paid off, but you're glad it was there? Challosis: What are your thoughts on self-improvement vs. self-acceptance? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 ★

Hiya, Shenanites! This week, we talk about the curse of adults, complex searches, and dog hair rendering. Beware all the ice cream dangers out in the wide wicked world. But if you do drop your cone, you are within your drama rights to shriek your pain to the sky! That’s what we would do. The Shenanijam is only one month away! Build a game the weekend of July 12-14! Check out https://shenanijam.com for more details. Then, come to St. Louis to detox with us at the Shenanicon on September 28th! Get tickets at https://meet.bscotch.net. Questions answered (abbreviated): QuantumAnomaly: Other than your phone, laptop, or personal computer, what's your favorite household appliance? Cajoma01: How much do you guys hang out outside of work? Do you feel that if you didn't work together it would be more or less? Flyhoppie Axerompa: You guys have previously given the impression that despite your parents’ divorce you are close with your dad. Any tips for me from the child perspective of this situation? Anything he specifically did that kept you close? Divo: Do you have any tips for making my game discoverable on saturated platforms? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 ★

Hello, Shenanites! In this episode, we discuss the NO point, moving platform slingshots, and rough edges around the chaos room. Plus, y’all asked, so here they are: Levelhead STATS! Afterwards, you’ll need a swig of whiskey and a nap. Jam with us at the Shenanijam, July 12-14! Check out https://shenanijam.com for more details. Then, come hang out in St. Louis at the Shenanicon on September 28th! Get tickets at https://meet.bscotch.net. Questions answered (abbreviated): Cpt. Jazz: What is your favorite UX design in any game/program and why? Retro Banana Man NL: STATS!!!! To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 ★

Hi again, Shenanites! This week, we talk about wrinkly eyelids from stem to stern, Monday night panic, and efficiency vs. community. Plus, an update on the status of Levelhead, including info on our next big feature! In other news: The merch shop is closing at the end of the month! If you want any cool Bscotch swag, check out (https://shop.bscotch.net/). Join us for the Shenanijam, the weekend of July 12-14. We’ll be right there with you cranking out a game. (https://shenanijam.com) And finally, come hang out with us in St. Louis! The second-ever Shenanicon is coming September 28th! Get your tickets here: (https://meet.bscotch.net) Questions answered (abbreviated): Wigglyhonk Quickpie: If all of the future Butterscotch Shenanigans games had to fall into one specific genre/category, which one would you choose? That_Rumpus: How do you guys decide on version numbers for stuff? What constitutes something being 2.x or x.2, etc? Are there widely used practices for this? Does it even matter? Popdonk Baggycool: What is the most difficult part of good level design for LevelHead? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 ★

Hey there, Shenanites! In this episode, we discuss court cases, winning the zombie apocalypse, and how collaborations are not battles. We’ve said it before, but it’s worth saying again: There is no secret. You gotta get in there, and then you gotta stay in there. Also, some Shenan-events are coming up! The Shenanijam, July 12-14 weekend. DO IT! (https://shenanijam.com) Plus, hang out with us at the Shenanicon (https://meet.bscotch.net) on September 28th. Questions answered (abbreviated): MySecretWeapon: What's your zombie plan? CoffeeChemist: What is the one skill and/or advice that you've taken from other careers or through education that you found had the biggest impact on you? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 ★

Hiya, Shenanites! This week, we talk about integrated error codes, Detective John Pikachu Wick of Thrones, and boundaries. Also in this episode, tables and rulers will blow your mind. The moral is and will always be this: Everything is dramatically more complicated than it seems. Questions answered (abbreviated): Beepom Dooproost: Hey, Seth how is your experience with Unity going? When can we expect an FPS Crashlands 3D remake? challosis: If y'all decided to stop making games, what business would you pursue? If the world ended nuclear-ly and the BSquad survived, what business would you pursue? Fraser_: What ever happened to your micro-blogging scheme/Shenanifeed? MySecretWeapon: Why is it that I find it hard to purchase a game if the review score is less than 7.5/10? Why does the difference between 7 and 9 out of 10 seem as large as the difference between 1 and 7 out of 10? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 ★

Hello, Shenanites! In this episode, we discuss Robinwatch 2019, what to do when your mower can’t cut it anymore, and how you get garbage. Is Seth lurking in Discord because of FOMO, or is something afoot in Levelhead? Remember, uselessness is context dependent. The most important thing is to just be a person. Questions answered (abbreviated): VikIsThicc: Will GR-18 be added to the podcast mural? Zivix: When will GR-18 (and more importantly, a popjaw) get a spot in the Coffee with Butterscotch fireside portrait? cprice: Would you guys ever consider doing a Levelhead user-created content stream? Ronkdonka Grinmail: Seth mentioned some physics changes he recently make to Levelhead that boosted performance something like 9 million times. Could you touch on what changes were made? BscotchChristine: Have any of you participated in a underwater basket weaving competition? imcade: As an employer, what do you think is the most important quality for an employee? How do you find that out before you hire someone? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 ★

Hiya, Shenanites! Grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and get your weekly Levelhead news fix! This week, we talk about the Zeigarnik effect, how to start a star war, and ear handle laser cannons. How can you snap while wearing a metal gauntlet? How do wings work in space? We just have so many questions. Questions answered (abbreviated): Fraser: Is there any killer feature that, if added to another engine, would cause you to switch away from GameMaker for whatever comes after Levelhead? Beepom Dooproost: Are you guys excited about the upcoming changes to GML? Lambip Juglow: With the recent changes to GML announced by YoYo Games, how do you think this will change the engine for professional use? How does Adam feel about GML now that it's closer to JavaScript? MySecretWeapon: If you could bring one creature from your games to life in the real world, which would it be? Beekie Boppaboop: If you could name a newly discovered planet, what would you call it? Oopanoo Doozapee: With your experience at the Hackathon building an app and your newfound love for DevOps, have you guys considered building a productivity app? CoffeeChemist: I love baking when I have the money to buy ingredients. Do you guys have any BUTTERTASTIC baking recipes that just taste so fing GOOD?! To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 ★

Hey there, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about saying your name in sign-offs, that whole hedonic treadmill thing, and exclusivity. Plus, an update on how Levelhead early access is going. If you bought the game and enjoyed yourself, leave us a review and a thumbs up on Steam! (https://bit.ly/2Ip6xTu) Questions answered (abbreviated): Retro Banana Man NL: In ep196 you said the seasoning makes food good, so what are your opinions about eating insects? Cprice: Do you do any kind of data-driven design? Wigglyhonk Quickpie: Is exclusivity inherently anti-consumer, or is it just the way that Epic is handling the issue that's causing the uproar? Also, how do you think the recent events will affect the long term success of the platform? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 ★

Surprise, Shenanites! LEVELHEAD IS NOW AVAILABLE IN EARLY ACCESS ON STEAM! In this episode, we talk about what even is this, the background of Levelhead, and pro tips from the alpha strike team. So, shout it from the rooftops! From the street! Shout it directly into the face of your neighbor! (Don’t actually do that -- it’s kind of rude. Unless they’re into it.) But most importantly, check out our new game! (https://bit.ly/2IFd0ZQ) Exclamation points!!! Questions answered (abbreviated): lekiy: What are your thoughts on Difficulty Options in games? Is it preferred to give players the option to tailor their own experiences, or to have one difficulty that is well-tuned by the devs? Dangpak Packawoo: With Levelhead being your new game and Crashlands fading into the background, how do you feel? Is it hard to see something you worked so long on slowly fall out of the limelight? challosis: Have you tried turning it off and on again? Zivix: Do any of you have a favorite level archetype going into Levelhead Early Access? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 ★

Hello, Shenanites! This week, we mumble about the cadence of content, piracy bucks, and strategic indifference. When it comes to your team, are you going to be the heavy or the drill arm guy? And finally, here is a haiku for you: They hate the J key, / but it is all imagined / and laid on the green. Happy Wednesday! Questions answered (abbreviated): Rustmine22: Do any of you know two or more languages semi-fluently? Beekie Boppaboop: What is the latest problem you have can-we-not-ed? Zooslap Wumpywippy: What's the best way of showing potential audiences how great the Levelhead mechanics actually are? How do you go about marketing mechanics? Brainroosta Jumpywoo: When the dust settles after the release of Levelhead, do you have any plans to reward yourselves with a holiday or some in-house R&R time? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 ★

Hey there, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about garbage spirals, the weird obtuseness of review bombs, and coffee in oatmeal. Sometimes one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. But sometimes, trash is trash for everybody. We have things going on: Murch Purge 2019 is still going on at https://shop.bscotch.net -- snap up all the things before they are gone! Plus, mark your calendars for the Shenanijam (https://shenanijam.com) this July, and get your tickets now for the Shenanicon (https://meet.bscotch.net) this September! Questions answered (abbreviated): Beekie Boppaboop: Have you ever actually put butterscotch into your coffee? Retro Banana Man NL: Did you guys do contracting work? If so, how did you acquire such tasks? __sai: You guys have mentioned mechanical keyboards a couple times, but have never gone into the details. I want some details. MySecretWeapon: I've always thought that the only thing worse in programming than not knowing why something doesn't work, is not knowing why something DOES work. Have you had any instances like this with LevelHead? How did it affect productivity? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 ★

What’s up, Shenanites! This week, we discuss steely butts, soft-byahnce, and the untapped secret of VR. We’re at episode 197 now. It’s finally time to reveal Seth’s dark past. Spoiler: it involves hats. Murch Purge 2019 is still going on! Check it out at https://shop.bscotch.net/! Questions answered (abbreviated): CreatorRedA: Can you do a live demo of your Buuuuhhhh Terrrrrrr Scoth SHENANIGANS tune? Tippyfizz Veeryboop: What is your favorite Girl Scout cookie? MySecretWeapon: Do games like Beat Saber in VR count as a workout? Beekie Boppaboop: How will you test what will happen when people are jerks in Levelhead? I wouldn't want to test it because I don't want to get banned! IrishLuck: What can I do to better my chances of getting into the beta for Levelhead? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 ★

Hello, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about the perfect food, a spaghetti mess of code, and being cute. What’s the secret to feeling like a child again? Maybe somebody is just being grumpy -- go take a nap. Questions answered (abbreviated): CreatorRedA: What's the coolest thing about using Gamemaker and what's the most annoying? Flyhoppie Axerompa: Can you cover some tips/best practices for branching off and merging different versions of your project more effectively in Gamemaker? cdcMully: EMPTY YOUR POCKETS RIGHT NOW! Anyone carrying anything weird or cool? Do you guys have any interesting every day carry items? Sean: How as the experience differed from short term and long term projects? Do you prefer shorter projects, or do you think you'll solely focus on the larger long term ones? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 ★

Hi again, Shenanites! This week, we discuss why we go to bed early, monsters packing heat, and plastic T-rexes on a stick. Plus, incentives, auto-scaling, and learning from other people’s design issues. Finally, we’ll leave you with this question to ponder--Do you value the rain? PS: Want to get your hands on some Bscotch merch? There’s a clearance sale going on at https://shop.bscotch.net! PPS: Shenanijam is coming up on July 12! Check out details at https://shenanijam.com. PPPS: ALSO, Shenanicon 2019! It’s happening! Get your tickets at https://meet.bscotch.net! Questions answered (abbreviated): VikIsThicc: Do you have something against floating heads? MySecretWeapon: What's a real world location you've always wanted to visit but haven't been able to? As a bonus, what's your favorite genre of food? Zivix: If you were releasing Crashlands with the knowledge you have today, would you still have launched on mobile and desktop on the same? If not, what would your approach be? How much time would you leave in between the releases? Peabnuts123: Can you please call this episode “generic top-down shooter” so that I might get an easier category in the next Shenanijam? Zuleo: Do you all have any tips on keeping up with taxes with a business, especially if you have your game on multiple platforms and stores? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 ★

Hey there, Shenanites! In this episode, Seth tries to spoil things, but Adam and Sam stop him. Also! We talk about the genesis of Levelhead early access, beefy switch magic, and the PJP rite of passage. To paraphrase Leonard Bernstein: all you need for greatness is a plan and not quite enough time. Want to meet up with us? We have a GDC meet-up on March 18 at 4:30p! Keep an eye on the Twitters for updates and more info. Plus, get your tickets for Shenanicon 2019 at https://meet.bscotch.net! Questions answered (abbreviated): ANGRY MUFFIN: Will the Veeru be making an appearance in LeveLHead? Dapvoo Doopokool: Would you ever consider doing a behind the scenes look at making the podcast? Beekie Boppaboop: What’s one small thing that you’ve done or gotten that’s made your life much better? Cpt. Jazz: Adam, according to your LinkedIn page, one of the societies you were a part of back in uni was "Chicago Men's A Cappella." Care to give us a sample of what went down up there? CreatorRedA: Have you ever gotten a business card from someone that you actually used? On a related note, what are your opinions on self promotion? Mopait Flatunk: Does Seth still stream on the weekends? Is there an archive of the videos somewhere? Cerator: I‘ve heard about this memory palace technique you explained, but haven’t tried it. Do you think it could also work twice? Would you have to choose a different route when memorizing another list of things to prevent mixing up those two lists? Does this also work for lists that change on a daily basis like grocery lists? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 ★

Peel your oranges, Shenanites, it’s about to get citric! This week, we talk about programmer spirit animals, pudding magic, and orange juice murder math. Secrets and questions abound -- it’s the long-awaited listener question blitz! Meet up with us at GDC this year! March 18 at 4:30pm. Keep an eye out for more information. ALSO, save the date for Butterscotch Shenanicon 2019 on September 28! Tickets go on sale March 6 at https://meet.bscotch.net. Questions answered (abbreviated): Beekie Boppaboop: Would you ever have a guest on from another game studio? Or maybe Patbard? MySecretWeapon: We haven't heard from Shi in awhile. Is he still alive or are y'all working him to an early grave? Can you call him in to say hey, just so we know he's ok? 0xD0DECAD0: Who, what, when, where, why, and how is Betterscotch Shenanigans nowadays? Zivix: What is your favorite mechanic in Levelhead? Are there any particular features in the game that have you feeling extra jazzed? Flyhoppie Axerompa: If you were a character in the Harry Potter universe and could pick your own Patronus Charm animal what would it be? Beekie Boppaboop: Do you have any favorite numbers? Tim Conceivable: How do you all decide on podcast titles and what will be used in the cold opening at the beginning of each podcast? Is it a democratic decision? Retro Banana Man NL: If you just work normal hours, but you eat a lot of crunchy food during your work, are you crunching? MySecretWeapon: Who is your favorite AAA game developer and why? Justletmeread: Do you guys listen to music/podcasts while you work? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 ★

Buckle your shoes, Shenanites, we’ve got some yarns to loom! This week, we discuss how to read secrets, coat towels, and finding your way out of pickles. ARE WE CRUNCHING? Nah. This is fine. Questions answered (abbreviated): Sean: At what point in time do you feel in your career did you begin to feel like an actual developer? Or did you ever? Pottysitter Gamerguy: Can we take up a collection for RetroBananaman NL so he can finally get his proper Bananaman License? (He’s been non-licensed for far too long!) Cerator: How did you find your brand colours? And what are their Pantone names? Flyhoppie Axerompa: Would you ever consider doing a lightning round style podcast every once in a while, where instead of the normal news and conversation you answer as many questions as you could possibly answer in an hour? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 ★

Hi again, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about appeasing the physicists, demon shepherds, and the attention economy. Plus, bad vs. different and the baggage of ego. Grab your mug and warm up your headphones -- it’s about to get podcasty. Questions answered (abbreviated): A slew of questions about the MM2 announcement: shoutouts to Zooslap Wumpywippy, Calmzippa Aydsand, Doopvoo Tapdanger, and Ittymumble Jotort AstroBeef: How do you know when your design is bad, and when your design is just different? Do you think it's important to make a set of design values like moral values? 0xD0DECAD0: Do you think Butterscotch Shenanigans will finally get a Wikipedia page after the release of Level Head? nattysplines: If the money grab, grabs all the money, would you consider becoming professional podcasters instead of game devs? bamhm182: You've been talking about your devops pipeline for a few weeks. Can you go into more specifics? What kind of stuff have you automated aside from deploying new game builds? Sean: When you come across a problem that is difficult to solve, how does it affect your motivation? What’s your strategy to persevere through a difficult problem without letting it hinder your quality/efficiency of work? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 ★

Hey there, Shenanites! In this episode, we tell you the saga of Space Brian and then discuss dumplefests, movie breadcrumbs, and the shift to spectacles. Word to the wise: if you pre-decide, then you can stop deciding. Also, Metaphorgasm. Questions answered (abbreviated): MySecretWeapon: When I finally get around to ordering my copy of Metaphorgasm, by Sam Coster, can I send it off to get it signed by Sam, and maybe even the rest of the Bscotch crew? CoffeeChemist: Do y'all give good hugs? Beekie Boppaboop: Are there any items you really wanted to add to Levelhead but you decided you shouldn't because of some reason? ConspiringLizard: How do you guys feel about yoga? If I’m just starting out, should I drop dollars on a gym membership or just do home bodyweight workouts? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 ★

Greetings, Shenanites! This week, we talk phoenix tattoos, stick legs, and weaponized reporting. Is party time? Or is it time for swarming bottlenecks? Here’s a non sequitur pro-tip: if you read Anathem, you’ll have something to chat with Adam about. Questions answered (abbreviated): Offampie Lomhoo: So this devops handbook says that there is never more than a single bottleneck in a value stream. But the guy with the shovel behind and the starving guy ahead are maybe not equipped to help. Which of the two do you think should help out? Beekie Boppaboop: I'm wondering why you decided to ditch the random names and went back to people being able to name themselves, as well as if the new podcast page could allow you to see the questions answered in the newest podcast. Retro Banana Man NL: Where does the name “bug” come from? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 ★

Hello, Shenanites! This week, we discuss crates full of yetis, bug stomping, and memory palace walks. It’s still all about that DevOps. Plus, check out our shiny new podcast page (https://beta.bscotch.net/podcast), currently in beta! Soon our old page can slink off into the night. Questions answered (abbreviated): ANGRY MUFFIN: So, I asked that question like a year and a half ago. So, to alleviate confusion and add context, could you answer that question before this one? RetroBananaManNL: How do you reflect after a gamejam? And how much time should you set out between jams to reflect? CoffeeChemist: So the UK has the first game dev union. I'm very curious what the bscotch bros think of it. Woland77: Game developers should probably unionize. Unions are great! But you are all Indies. What do you think? Would unionization in the AAA Dev world impact Indie Developers? Do you see any benefits or complications coming your way if that were to happen? Angrymuffin: In episode 137, you talked about how having a blizzard subscription instead of a WOW subscription would be okay and may even feel less like buying a product. You hinted that this “may be the future of Rumpus.” Can this POSSIBLY BE SO?! Is this something that would be widely accepted or CRIPPLINGLY REJECTED? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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://beta.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 ★

Spoilers ahead, Shenanites! In this episode, we learn to love the needle, poke people with popsicles, and talk Bandersnatch in great detail. If you get too close to real physics, it all becomes an incomprehensible nightmare. Things will fall through the cracks if everything is cracks. That’s why you need to go as meta as you can. Mark your calendars for the 20-Grind-teen Shenanijam, July 12-14! Keep an eye on https://Shenanijam.com for more details. Do an obstacle course for your mind! Questions answered (abbreviated): RetroBananaManNL: What is your favorite food? PeanutEanut: Do you fellows have any funny stories of glitchy game play of early Crashlands? Ps7cho: Seth! And brothers, but mostly Seth. Do you sill refrain from taking your phone into the bathroom? Have the others started this ritual too? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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://podcast.bscotch.net, 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 ★

Hiya, Shenanites! In this episode, we discuss Canada Tuesdays, long-winded vacuous nonsense, and how to throw pigs over walls. The answer is more complicated than you think. Then again, maybe some questions should never be answered. Questions answered (abbreviated): Anonymous: Are there any rival shipping companies in the BS universe? Anonymous: As someone who is a self taught programmer attempting to make games, what skills or areas of knowledge have you guys found are missing from being self taught? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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://podcast.bscotch.net, 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 ★

Hi there, Shenanites! Hop aboard the tisane train, and join us this week as we discuss foodstuff categorization, tiers of community, and ghost mancy. Also, LOOT BOX WATCH returns! But hey, at least there isn’t a ghost roaming around your house and loudly judging you. Questions answered (abbreviated): rosareven: Have you ever had days when you wake up and just don't feel like doing anything? How do you get through that feeling and pick up motivation again? RetroBananaManNL: How did you start building the community around Bscotch? And when (during development or around game launch)? imcade: Do you believe in ghosts? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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://podcast.bscotch.net, 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 ★

HELLOOO, Shenanites! In this tasty episode, we discuss avocado bugs, which came first: the chicken or the pancake, and organic pre-punched bananas. If you haven’t tried our new patented burrito cleanse, you’re missing out! Plus, get ready to sharpen your nose after we finally reveal our 2019 tagline! Correction: 20-Refine-teen was first suggested by bamhm182. Sorry bout that! Questions answered (abbreviated): deadearthman: Have you ever been in a public place and heard your Butterscotch Shenanigans splash screen jingle? What was your feeling? RetroBananaManNL: What do you guys eat for breakfast? Anonymous: Do packages come in any other platonic solids besides the cube? Cerator: Is a player allowed to have more than one level in QA at the same time? If yes: Are all of those bumped up in the queue equally by playing levels of other players? Farseer: What are your BScotchStradamus predictions for which of Adam's body parts will fail next? Is your quest for self improvement actually a mission to shed your mortal coils and ascend before he falls apart? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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://podcast.bscotch.net, 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 ★

Hey there, Shenanites! Welcome to the last Coffee with Butterscotch episode of 20gr18! This week, we talk about holiday creep, hand films, and version control. We’ll see you in 20 fine teen! 20 crime teen? Hm. Better workshop it some more. Questions answered (abbreviated): bamhm182: We are now in the last month of 20gr18. How have you guys stopped f***in' around? Do you feel like you accomplished more this year than prior years? RetroBananaManNL: Where do you get your industry news information from? Dageki: How do you DO version control on your code? When you do DO code, do you follow any particular style (agile, etc)? doombrowski: I've been working on a game off and on for about 2 years now. The full gameplay loop is playable but there's still hardly any content in it. Should I go into early access or wait to release with what I feel is adequate content? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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://podcast.bscotch.net, 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 ★

Hiya, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about checkpoint strategy, exposure bucks, and internally narrating your value systems. Heck, we don’t know -- there’s no actual information here. But there is some wild speculation! Questions answered (abbreviated): PeanutEanut: What is the stance on parallel universes in your Bscotch universe? Are there alternate versions of Fluxx? Are your games in the same multiverse as us? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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://podcast.bscotch.net, 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 ★

Hi, Shenanites! This week we talk about epic moves (heh), the continuing saga of Fallout’s fallout, and why a back burner is just an incinerator. The most unexpected thing that happened this week was that people’s expectations were met. The one time at least. Also, books! Read them! Or not. Depending on what you want to do. Questions answered (abbreviated): lekiy: With Scuffle Buddies not your active project, do you occasionally dip into it in order to keep it active in your head meats? How does the studio manage having multiple projects without abandoning them? Razr39325: You guys read a lot of books but when do you read them? How do you fit reading into your daily life? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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://podcast.bscotch.net, 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 ★

Howdy, Shenanites! If you put your ears near this, you’ll hear about winter season survival thermoses, mechanic driven design, and regressive taxes. Sometimes it turns out that you’ve decided to fail. So maybe just… stop? Questions answered (abbreviated): Woland77: I remember seeing in the settings for one of your older games that you implemented controls for the Sony Xperia Play, a gaming phone that never caught on. So far, no gaming phones have really caught on. Why do you think that is? Cathal: Do you think you'll ever take the podcast on tour? challosis: What is your favorite video game soundtrack (and/or remix album)? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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://podcast.bscotch.net, 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 ★

Hey there, Shenanites! This week, we’re all recovering from the breaks that broke us a little, but there’s always room to do some horn tooting. Grab a mug of something cozy, and join us as we discuss baobab trees, churning, and the slippery slope of convenience. Questions answered (abbreviated): (Not technically answered, but shoutout!) RetroBananaManNL: Several prime numbered episodes have been passed without notice, so let's call out the next one like the old times. cdcMully: In the game dev process by far my weakest point is the art. I've kinda been sticking to simpler art styles, but would eventually like to make a fun RPG with many weapons, armor and characters. Finding an artist would be ideal but it's just not viable at the moment as this is just a hobby for me. Should I just keep practicing art until I get to that point or do you have any suggestions or tips? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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://podcast.bscotch.net, 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 ★

Hello again, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about the wily link lynx, fruits pooping nuts, and strategic tackling. Plus, another sidebar about lootboxes and real money auction houses. Isn’t the main problem with siloed knowledge figuring out what to do about treadmills? Questions answered (abbreviated): RetroBananaManNL: Is there a reason why you launched the Crashlands co-op update the day you launched it? jangofeet: Can you talk about the process for getting approved to publish a game on the Switch? Skoad: How do you feel about large companies buying out a small studio's game and then just sticking price tags everywhere? Would you ever consider this for your games if the price was right? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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://podcast.bscotch.net, 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 ★

Hello, Shenanites! In this episode, we discuss navigating by eyeball, living in chaos, and tight back processes. It’s time to stop being apologetic about your design decisions. Convenience is the enemy of adventure! Questions answered (abbreviated): Theonean: Are you guys going to partake in meatpieceween? RetroBananaManNL: How is work going with the brain globes? Is it working or did it not work out? imcade: Do you have rivals or arch nemeses? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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://podcast.bscotch.net, 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 ★

Hi again, Shenanites! Welcome to another episode of tangents with some game devs! This week, we talk about ghost hugs, PR nightmares, and arbitrary rules. We also got you covered with a small flood of video questions. In other news, Crashlands is coming out for the Switch tomorrow (Nov 8th)! Boot up the game and grab a couch buddy, and you can explore Woanope together! That’s some joy con math everyone can get behind. Questions answered (abbreviated): Angrymuffin: What will happen with question asking when you migrate the podcast page over to Rumpus? Will we have a way on the podcast page to have a nickname on top of our duskwatcher alias? imcade: Are there unwritten rules you as brothers have that may be silly to outsiders? coolaboola: I don't have a heist team to break in to the $550 GDC vault. Any chance you can post your speeches on the blog? audioneptune32: Will we ever get a 6th episode of Bscotch University? PeanutEanut: When is the next BS University coming out? Can you do one on infinite world generation like you have in Roid Rage or even Crashlands? Mennalus: Where's that Perlin Noise endless world dev tutorial I've been waiting for? TimConceivable: Have you considered doing more advanced Gamemaker tutorials? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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://podcast.bscotch.net, 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 ★

Hey hey, Shenanites! This week, we discuss maximizing your lifetime spook on the spookchain, how strangers aren’t friends, and forging new neural connections. Here’s the thing though -- whatever it is that you do, do something else for a while. Questions answered (abbreviated): RetroBananaManNL: Is anyone of you going to join nanowrimo this year? Anonymous: FrenchToastMafia here. Do you find any other industries to provide helpful analogies to solve game dev specific problems? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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://podcast.bscotch.net, 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 ★

Hi there, Shenanities! We recorded this episode LIVE at Shenanicon 2018, so in addition to our buttery voices, you get to hear the scotchy whispers of some of your fellow Shenanites! We’ll talk about vampire flavors, nihilism pants, and why you sometimes just need a fat beat orchestra piece. If you take only one thing away from this episode, it should be this: if you come across a genie, just run in the other direction. Thanks to everyone who came out to see us at the first ever Shenanicon! Questions answered (abbreviated): Angrymuffin: If moonlight is actually sunlight reflecting off of the moon's surface, why doesn't it kill vampires? Senolir: Given the recent shutdown of the Apple Affiliate program, do you think Indies should be doing anything different to get their initial press coverage? Would you say this struggle is any easier when launching to steam, or does that audience still expect too much more in terms of scope to be a good platform for an Indie studio’s first few offerings anyway? Shout64: How did you get connected with Fat Bard? Did you intentionally chose a music studio from your area? Could you talk about the importance of music/sound effects in your games, and any interesting ways you implement them? Will: How do you handle being business partners and family? I hear a lot that partnerships are a bad idea but you seem to do well. Do you have any tips? Mr. Ward: Where do bots come from? Philipbear93: If businesses were people, what would their lives look like? What would Butterscotch Shenanigans be like as a person? The_Rumpus: You're greeted by a Gamedev genie, who grants you the ability to fire any code, art assets, and robots/web-tech the three of you could possibly desire.. for the next 10 minutes. QUICK! What game do you make?! GO! To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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://podcast.bscotch.net, 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 ★

Hello, Shenanites! We spent this past weekend doing Globalhack, and now we are zombies. In this episode, we talk about our awesome experience hacking the globe, next level language, and how perfection is meaningless. Also, we’ve extended ticket sales for Shenanicon 2018! Come meet us in St. Louis for BBQ and Levelhead! More info at https://meet.bscotch.net. Questions answered (abbreviated): 99crusader: I'm fairly new to coding and after working late I went to Discord to update my progress on my game and started using semicolons instead of periods to finish my sentences! Is this something I should start getting used to? Razr39325: How do you guys determine where/when to finish an open ended project without taking it all the way to 100 percent perfection? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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://podcast.bscotch.net, 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 ★