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  • This week, we talk about demo shenanigans, sound design, and player feedback. Seasoned players and newcomers have very different experiences of the same game. When getting feedback, devs need to be careful in their analysis to make sure the adjustments they made actually have the intended effect. Every player’s opinion is valid, but not all opinions are equal!

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    Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4

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    00:20 Intro

    01:01 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

    03:08 Crashlands 2 Demo Numbers

    13:27 Demo Feedback

    26:22 Belkmaster5000: What are the requirements for Steam Next Fest?

    31:12 OopkooPadwinna: Do you think there is any merit to the claim they can strike it up to business critical information and keep it private for the benefit of patents?

    40:45 SnowyBeef: Are you planning on adding a feature in Crashlands 2 that allows players to create their own creature or object?

    47:41: Disgruntled Pineapple: Hey guys, what is the importance of sound design in games? Can sound make or break any game, does it depend on the game, or does sound just not matter all that much?


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  • Surprise! You’re getting your Coffee with Butterscotch a day early this week because the Crashlands 2 demo is going LIVE! Let’s talk ALL ABOUT IT! We dive into the origins, the journey, and also what’s to come in Crashlands 2. Check out the demo, and let us know your thoughts!

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    Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4

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    00:28 Intro

    01:07 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

    02:16 Crashlands 2 Retrospective

    06:53 Studio History!

    19: 57 Lessons from Levelhead

    28:35 Crashlands 2

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  • This week, we talk about corporate shenanigans, studio closures, and shareholder value. Having a successful game and a great track record doesn’t protect a studio from closing if a corporation’s financial expectations aren’t met, and those expectations are always about maximizing shareholder value. The emphasis on short-term profit over sustainable development? That’s capitalism, baby!

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    Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4

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    00:29 Intro

    01:07 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

    01:19 Maximizing Shareholder Value

    02:05 Kerbal Space Program 2

    11: 01 Sony Helldivers 2 saga

    25:35 Microsoft shuts down studios

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    Book: Even So: Stories from an overpopulated farmhouse by David Coster (https://bookshop.org/a/84447/9781948509510)

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  • In this episode, we discuss life lessons, game bundles, and constraints. When you first start out in game dev, early projects have more constraints. Your team might have limitations in technical skills or artistic ability or just general knowledge. But constraints aren’t a bad thing! Leaning into and embracing constraints can inject a distinctive style and personality into a game.

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    00:28 Intro

    00:47 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

    03:30 Life Lessons

    18:38 Demo Announcement

    21:37 FlyhoppieAxerompa: Sam's art is so leveled up. Is he going to do the box art for CL2?

    33:14 PureKnix: What are the business considerations of bundling with another developer's product?

    38:45 Hydrochloric: Have you played 'grounded' (included on Xbox game pass) and if so what you thought?

    45:15 Foxgameing: When making a game how do you decide which element/elements of the game represent it for making call backs

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  • This week, we talk about the Crashlands 2 demo, Fallout TV, and meaningful dialogue. Engaging in discussion with thoughtful people who hold different views can expand your perspective and deepen your understanding of the world. But make sure the diversity of opinion you’re embracing isn’t just blatantly false or terrible. We’re talking pineapple on pizza here, not basic human rights.

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    00:22 Intro

    00:42 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

    00:58 Crashlands Demo News

    12:26 Fallout Show

    22:52 Disgruntled Pineapple: Hey guys! Do you think it is generally better to surround yourself with people you agree with or disagree with?

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  • In this episode, we discuss AI News, tech demos, and change management. It’s hard to unlearn old habits and adopt new practices. Resistance is natural when you disrupt the comfort of routine and commit to adaptation. It’s a truth universally acknowledged, that change requires challenge, and progress requires change.

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    00:22 Intro

    00:49 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

    01:28 AI News

    33:00 Parenting

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  • This week, we talk about childhood games, the Game Changer, and DIY podcast setups. You don’t need top of the line audio equipment to get a good audio recording. After all, it’s not about the cost of the setup, it’s how you use it. Decent equipment, proper mic placement, and some sound dampening hacks are all you need to charm a listener's ears.

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    00:31 Intro

    01:11 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

    01:25 Fall Out Show

    06:00 Retro Banana Man NL: Heyo! What equipment are you guys using to record the podcast? :)

    22:35 Lexzap:What were your favorite games and/or gaming consoles when you were kids?

    41:00 Beekie Boppaboop: Is the game changer generic enough that you could make a card game with it? And, given the market, would you ever make a card game with it?

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  • In this episode, we discuss an unexpected earthquake, Crashlands nostalgia, and keyboard accessibility. Making a game accessible to a global audience isn’t just about localizing the text. Like, have you ever thought about keyboard layouts? Correctly mapping the key presses in a game is critical for making sure nothing gets lost in translation.

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    00:33 Intro

    00:52 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

    01:57 Earthquake

    04:35 Crashlands 2 Opening Cutscene

    22:35 Demo

    24:00 Keyboard localization

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  • This week, we talk about the Crashlands 2 announcement trailer, now in Chinese! Then we discuss web games and security measures. Platform review processes are like door locks. They won’t stop a skilled hacker from breaking in, but can thwart casual intruders. While dealing with these obstacles can be frustrating on the dev side, the presence of these kinds of security measures can reduce the number of potential breaches by deterring low effort attempts.

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    00:28 Intro

    00:46 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

    01:53 Crashlands 2 Announcement Trailer in Chinese!

    28:30 OopoongaToppak: Have you ever explored the concept of making a game within a front-end web framework?

    43:33 Fraser_: Are there any plans to ship gamechanger-level patches over-the-air to subvert app store / platform review processes?

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  • In this episode, we discuss developer preferences, reviews, and opinionated tools. External tools often have a lot of opinions on how, exactly, they should be used, which translates into opinions on how YOU should work. Staking your livelihood on someone else’s opinions is a dangerous gambit. A lot depends on the shareholder profit dictum.

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    00:26 Intro

    00:44 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

    04:19 GameMaker crew

    07:20 Localization

    16:35 Challosis: What is a game that you love that was not critically well received?

    35:25 QuampakPalampie: If you were starting now, would you be using services like Playfab for your backend services, or would you do it in-house all over again?

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  • This week, we talk about live service games, the door problem, and input design. How does a player interact with a game and how does the game interpret player action? This design constraint influences ALL the possible interactions in a game, making control schemes a fundamental pillar in game design.

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    00:37 Intro

    02:54 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

    03:09 Helldivers 2

    39:48 UppasitFlitwip: Why you opted not to use a joystick and instead to tap the screen to move the player in original Crashlands.

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  • In this episode, we discuss ethical hunting, silent crashes, and iterative design. The process of iterative design is more than just tweaking code; it’s about creating a fast feedback loop between trial, error, and debugging. Without good tools, you can’t go fast, and if you can’t go fast, any experiment is going to be costly to do. If you want to boldly go where no one has gone before, you need the right tools for the job.

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    00:24 Intro

    01:14 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

    01:36 Crashes

    24:25 Second Zone in Crashlands 2

    46:00 Disgruntled Pineapple: I was wondering if you would endorse fish fights as a sport for adults?

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  • This week, we talk about achievement design, adapting video games, and robot wars.

    In the flood of sponsored content and AI-generated clutter, large language models are now learning from the noise they themselves create. While these AIs are exchanging spam in their echo chamber, we humans can find peace by doing what we do best — creating!

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    00:36 Intro

    00:56 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

    02:18 Challosis: For crashlands 2 will you re-record your jingle with everyone in the studio?

    09:36 Disgruntled Pineapple: What did you guys think of the FNAF movie?

    29:32 IllegallySam: Have you started thinking about achievement design for Crashlands 2 yet?

    43:28 Shout64: You recently mentioned using Notion as your team’s productivity tool, what motivated you to switch away from Favro? How are you liking Notion for teamwork?

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  • In this episode, we discuss localization nuance, trend cycles, and launch horror. Game launches require more than technical preparation; it’s about expecting the unexpected in player behavior and demand. No matter how many simulations you run or scenarios you anticipate, the true test emerges at launch.

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    00:28 Intro

    00:47 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

    01:15 Localization update

    09:42 Helldivers 2

    41:09 Lexzap: “Game companies begin mass layoffs, as customers turn their backs on gaming”, so in your opinion is 2024 headed in the same direction as 1984?

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  • This week, we talk about working with family and game pricing. Deciding on a price point for a game is more than just a simple economic decision. Perceived value is influenced by perceived functionality, entertainment proposition, artistic merit, and emotional connection. So how do you hit the jackpot at the right price?

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    00:22 Intro

    00:44 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

    01:30 UppasitFlitwip: how do you guys decide on how to price your game/games?

    32:30 One of the most common perspectives I hear regarding starting a business is to "not work with family." Why do you guys believe it works so well for you all?

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  • In this episode, we discuss internationalization, localization, and implementation. Localization is much more than just translation. It’s a complex technical and artistic endeavor that captures the essence of your game and makes it accessible to a global audience. Lots of things can be open to interpretation, but loc will help you keep anything important from being lost in translation.

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    00:33 Intro

    00:54 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

    01:06 Localization


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  • This week, we talk about staring eyes, mini-games, and integration issues. Supporting new tech like the Vision Pro or adding sneaky mini-games into bigger ones is all about snazzing things up without adding user-sided friction. Seamless integration is way harder than it sounds, but when it works, it's pure stealthy genius.

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    00:27 Intro

    00:49 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

    01:05 Apple Vision Pro

    38:49 CooCooCachoo: Got that monocle developed through the game changer yet?

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  • In this episode, we discuss Crashlands 2 update, onboarding, and malicious compliance.

    Major tech companies, using their vast resources, can navigate regulations with ease and will sometimes exploit their advantages, following the letter but not the spirit. As tech companies become entities of critical infrastructure, the challenges of regulating them are prime examples of late-stage capitalism.

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    00:35 Intro

    00:58 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

    01:16 Crashlands 2 update

    22:20 Apple Shenanigans

    42:51 Ilegally Sam: Have you guys played or have any thoughts about Sea of Stars.

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  • This week, we talk about shower thoughts, IPOs, and demos. Crafting a game demo is an art form. You need to strike the perfect balance between revealing enough to hook players while leaving them craving more. The effectiveness of a demo is also influenced by numerous other factors like the game’s genre, the timing of the release, and player expectations. So, do demos really boost game sales? The answer is a resounding “It depends!”

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    Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4

    Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/

    00:27 Intro

    00:51 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

    02:08 Shower thought

    08:07 Reddit IPO

    20:08 Salt Burn

    33:07 Giantmuskrat: What do you think about Steam demos?

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  • In this episode, we discuss industry layoffs, intellectual property, and patent ethics. The mismatch between the static nature of the patent system and the dynamic evolution of technology can lead to a paradox where patents, intended to protect innovation, inadvertently hinder progress. A system from a different time, not quite in step with the pace of modern technology.

    Support Crashlands 2!

    Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/

    Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4

    Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/

    00:19 Intro

    01:58 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

    02:45 Layoffs

    12:36 Cpt. Jazz:Is it possible for BS Studios to trademark/patent a game mechanic from Levelhead?

    42:00 irdumb: Do you have any recommendations for how I should ingest this backlog of episodes?

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