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Game Dev Podcast | Coffee with Butterscotch

Butterscotch Shenanigans

Coffee with Butterscotch is the hilarity-filled weekly podcast of award-winning indie video game studio Butterscotch Shenanigans, best known for its smash hit Crashlands. Grab a drink and tune in every week to learn the ins and outs of game development, productivity and workflows, the business of selling video games, our takes on entrepreneurship and building a small company from scratch, and how to be an unstoppable problem-solving machine. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us

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57:51

[Ep395] The Art of Giving

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2022/12/28

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

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63:35

[Ep394] Everyone’s Problem

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2022/12/21

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

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62:36

[Ep393] Time Illusion

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2022/12/14

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

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65:29

[Ep392] Unspooling Secrets

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2022/12/07

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

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59:50

[Ep391] Abandon Ship

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2022/11/30

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

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56:09

[Ep390] Smoke and Mirrors

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2022/11/23

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

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60:11

[Ep389] How Billionaires Are Made

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2022/11/16

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

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44:50

[Ep388] Three Week Day

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2022/11/09

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

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45:35

[Ep387] Loose Marble Bag

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2022/11/02

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

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52:19

[Ep386] Tame the (S)assholes

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2022/10/26

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

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57:47

[385] Show Me the Money

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2022/10/19

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

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52:34

[384] Jack of All Trades

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2022/10/12

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

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75:08

[383] Invisible Buttons

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2022/10/05

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

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56:56

[382] Spooky Spirit

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2022/09/28

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

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48:44

[381] Question Apocalypse

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2022/09/21

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

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71:24

[Ep380] Rolling in the Absurd

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2022/09/14

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

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55:22

[Ep379] Punched by the Rain

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2022/09/07

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

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44:08

[Ep378] Underneath the Hood

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2022/08/31

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

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56:44

[Ep377] Eyeball Expectations

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2022/08/24

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

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[Ep376] The Great (Not) British Tape Off

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2022/08/17

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

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