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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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66:03

[Ep265] Cookie Bandolier

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2020/07/01

Hello, Shenanites! This week, we discuss real human experiences, the tyranny of social contracts, and, yet again, how economists are wrong. That’s just a well that never runs dry. It is possible to be both cynical about humanity and also awed by human ingenuity and creativity. What can we say? It’s complicated. But hey, at least there aren’t any murderhornets. ...right? Questions answered (abbreviated): challosis: How do you avoid becoming cynical? Or have you accepted being

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68:01

[Ep264] Technical Caveman

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2020/06/24

Hiya, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about postmortems, focused jamming, and the entubening. Diversifying your experience at the start lets you go faster later on. A body in motion stays in motion. A body stuck in one position for twelve hours a day probably atrophies. Or something. Physics, ya know? Questions answered (abbreviated): challosis: What game would you make if you had a $100 million budget? Puffslappa Hoplongie: What kind of process you use for animation? Do you have any

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68:31

[Ep263] Personal Snack Tax

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2020/06/17

Hi there, Shenanites! This week, we discuss one star reviews, risky business, and the cost of maintenance. Activity isn’t the same thing as progress. Sometimes you have to take the time to spin up your hedgehog ball before you can hit the ground running. Then, follow the discovery cascade -- It’ll lead you somewhere life-changing. Questions answered (abbreviated): challosis: What are some pie-in-the-sky feature ideas from early on in Levelhead development that never made it in? Gearwip

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61:36

[Ep262] Black Lives Matter

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2020/06/10

Hello, Shenanites. This week’s podcast is different than our usual shenanigans. Staying silent in the face of injustice is an endorsement of the status quo, so in this episode we’re going to talk about implicit bias, working towards being antiracist, and what you can do to help. If you’re into the games we make, have enjoyed our previous podcast episodes, or think you like us as people, stay here with us. Listen to this whole episode. Book recommendations: So You Want to Talk about Race,

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85:48

[Ep261] Positive Swearing

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2020/06/03

Hey there, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about inflection points, poking the fan, and warning ambivalence. The most valuable thing you can do is discover that you don’t need to do something. And the worst way to teach something is to not teach it at all. Those are just two of the wiznugs from this week’s flavor packed ep! So grab your coffee and get to listening! Questions answered (abbreviated): Beekie Boppaboop: Can you do the podcast in reverse? Underscrum Rompyyerblee: What are

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66:53

[Ep260] Aphid Warfare

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2020/05/27

Howdy, Shenanites! This week, we discuss murder ecosystems, barometers for demand, and the worst thing about pizza. Can your every day carry change what “home” means? How are you supposed to hold a reverse knife? Since you can’t guarantee 100% satisfaction, just remember that the perpetual feeling of underdelivering is the result of receiving the highest praise from another human person. Okay, that last bit might not have been as amusing, but listen to all the other bon mots we make with

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72:13

[Ep259] Brown Sugar Cement

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2020/05/20

Hello, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about battling botters, hazard projectiles, and toilet paper tumbleweeds. We’re keeping it light and breezy this week with a few Levelhead stats updates and lots of listener questions. Plus, Seth reveals the super secret one pot meal that fuels his brain engines! Questions answered (abbreviated): Flyhoppie Axerompa: I have not had a chance to throw money at you in exchange for you throwing a limited run t-shirt at me. Any ideas when I will have

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66:06

[Ep258] Random Social Exclamation

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2020/05/13

Heya, Shenanites! This week, we discuss depressurization, con generators, and a cheesy arms race. You know, life is just an endless series of trying to find things to do. That’s why you gotta be combinatorially interactive and strike a balance between local maxima and marginal benefits. Or something. Grab a mug, fill it with drinkable liquid, and let’s consult the numbers! Questions answered (abbreviated): Jablong Funkogourdie: Levelhead is a beautiful game and I'm so happy for you guys to

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71:51

[Ep257] The LEVELHEAD LAUNCHcast

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2020/05/06

Hi, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about the Levelhead launch! We’ll discuss dodging knife traps, infinite play time, and perpetual death spirals. All the details and numbers you could want are right in this ep! Grab a container of your favorite beverage and tune in to find out! Also, if you haven’t yet, check out Levelhead at https://levelhead.io! Questions answered (abbreviated): WaddlesTNT: What are your thoughts on troll levels? Cpt. Jazz: What is the most interesting legal

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74:37

[Ep256] A Bespoke Physics Experience

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2020/04/29

Halloo, Shenanites! This week, we discuss the in-between space, the cruelest barb, and pillars. You need them to hold things up sometimes. The launch of Levelhead is IMMINENT, and it’s coming out HOT, so check the batteries in your smoke alarms and get your conspiracy theories in order. Levelhead will be hitting your favorite storefronts TOMORROW, APRIL 30th! Links at https://levelhead.io . Questions answered (abbreviated): Mopait Flatunk: Twice now, just as I've started up Levelhead, my

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72:32

[Ep255] Pillow Pants

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2020/04/22

Hey, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about big napkin goose bags, a desire for chaos, and buying chores. Trading up from a paper clip to a house is all about figuring out the business logic. But it’s still important to remember to put the hat down sometimes and enjoy the moment. LEVELHEAD IS LAUNCHING NEXT WEEK! Can you believe it? Check out levelhead.io for more information and wishlist or preorder on all your favorite platforms! Questions answered (abbreviated): Butterscotch

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66:57

[Ep254] Shanties So Loud

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2020/04/15

Hello, Shenanites! This week, we discuss bidet turrets, change management, and 40 tabs plus a spreadsheet. Instead of trying to be a perfect human working inside terrible structures, build forgiveness mechanics into your life! Sometimes guesses are impossible, so just keep moving forward in a biased random walk. Questions answered (abbreviated): Ps7cho: What is your self quarantine game of choice? Cpt. Jazz: In that other platformer, there are three Bro Baddies. Hammer Bro, Fire Bro, and

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67:37

[Ep253] TP Bamboozlement

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2020/04/08

Hi, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about sports humans, the bidet contingent, and getting on the Ferris wheel. The Levelhead launch is now less than four weeks away, and the gold build is done! Who knew that three bug fixes and changing a zero to a one would be so emotional. When you break through a milestone, there’s often a goal vacuum left behind. We should probably fill it with more than peanut butter whisky and mouthwash... Questions answered (abbreviated): Flyhoppie Axerompa:

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69:51

[Ep252] Banshee Sprints

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2020/04/01

Hail and well met, Shenanites! Welcome back to your weekly dose of something approximating comedy! This week, we discuss laptop nesting dolls, footkick fives, and the cheerful edge of murder. Plus, an intense discussion about game design! With insights SO DEEP AND PROFOUND that we forgot them! The main thing is this: if you want to assert your business dominance, you’ll need some steel-plated shoes. Questions answered (abbreviated): Beekie Boppaboop: Are you recording podcasts in advance

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63:37

[Ep251] Orchestra of Effort

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2020/03/25

Hello, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about living on a spaceship, hotel WODs, and void houses. Working from home means that all times are peak times. A pandemic is sweeping the world, and we’re all in this together -- do what you can to help! It’s about attitude. And excellent distance socializing. (Speaking of, our audio is different in this episode because we have to be together apart. It’ll probably continue to be different in future eps. Just a heads up!) Semantics note: We used

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60:43

[Ep250] Tumbleweed Cough

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2020/03/18

Hiya, Shenanites! This week, we discuss idiot testing, the accidental nature of procrastination, and what brains are bad at. Games have to respect the lassoo if they’re going to reach escape velocity. Which is to say, the news you’ve all been waiting for is finally here... Levelhead is launching on APRIL 30th! To so many platforms, your head might explode. But don’t let it -- you’ll need that noggin for building, sharing, and playing all those sweet, sweet levels. Questions answered

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74:35

[Ep249] The Curse of Knowledge

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2020/03/11

Greetings, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about blame nets, the strongest cereal, and Norman doors. Once you have your ducks in a column and your crabs in a row, you can turtle up and just start poking people. At base, learning, teaching, and, really, all forms of communication are about figuring out assumptions. Once you do that, the world is your truffle! Questions answered (abbreviated): GamemakerOG: What was your guys' introduction to Gamemaker? What is one of your fondest early

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74:34

[Ep248] Fingercones

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2020/03/04

Hey hey, Shenanites! This week, we discuss reality show pitches, cheap hobbies, and minimalist hyper casual garbage. Do you know who else believed in rapid prototyping and small batch delivery? Hint: airplanes were involved. Which is to say, history is more than just a recounting of wars. Sometimes it’s running a marathon in a suit. Sidenote: We recorded this episode before GDC was postponed, so the discussion about that is outdated. Questions answered (abbreviated): Mimmabip Gourkee: You

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67:10

[Ep247] Puckphone Bottleneck

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2020/02/26

Hello, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about those tricksy menisci, the complexity of screenshots, and elbow rubbing. Plus a whole grab bag of questions, ranging from breakfast desserts to color wheels. Whenever you’re feeling down, just remember this: A list isn’t defined by what’s in it; it’s defined by what it can do. If you want to check out Jen’s podcast Docs Watch, go to https://docswatchpod.com! Or find it on Apple (https://apple.co/381yiLc) or wherever you get your

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78:57

[Ep246] Multivitamin Toothpaste

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2020/02/19

Hi there, Shenanites! This week, we discuss mining for wiznugs, possibly true earth facts, and tooling. Goals you can’t control are simply stressors. You can only build the triangle wagon; other people decide how many triangle wagons they want to buy. Questions answered (abbreviated): lekiy: You often make cyber tools to solve cyber problems. Do you have any examples of making physical tools to solve physical problems? divo: How are your patch notes so beautiful and thorough? Fraser_: How

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