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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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63:13

[Ep195] Generic Fourth-person Crate Reenactment

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2019/03/20

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,

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63:52

[Ep194] Reglar Mondee

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2019/03/13

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

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66:42

[Ep193] Non-Euclidean Donut

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2019/03/06

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

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70:05

[Ep192] Post-Shower Squeegee

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2019/02/27

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

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71:21

[Ep191] Straight Up Fanity

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2019/02/20

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

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66:29

[Ep190] Eye of the Hugee

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2019/02/13

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

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70:36

[Ep189] Eight Potatoes

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2019/02/06

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

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74:52

[Ep188] Mucous Madness

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2019/01/30

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:

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63:58

[Ep187] Bugs and Beeves

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2019/01/23

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

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68:07

[Ep186] The Wild West of Spaghetti Code

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2019/01/16

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

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71:50

[Ep185] Ghost Ant

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2019/01/09

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

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64:50

[Ep184] Food Confetti

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2019/01/02

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

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69:15

[Ep183] Cursemas Eve

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2018/12/26

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

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68:33

[Ep182] Difficulty Thermostat

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2018/12/19

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

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65:00

[Ep181] Plongitude Intersection

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2018/12/12

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

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69:04

[Ep180] Loosely Jointed

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2018/12/05

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

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70:42

[Ep179] Triangle Quest

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2018/11/28

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

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70:44

[Ep178] Plankdoll Physics

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2018/11/21

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

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63:20

[Ep177] Orbital Rendezvous

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2018/11/14

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

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70:56

[Ep176] Corn Operated Society

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2018/11/07

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

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