Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast
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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. 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/ 00:26 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? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk http://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 http://discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox http://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 ★ https://ko-fi.com/bscotch
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. 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/ 00:37 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. To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk http://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 http://discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox http://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 ★ https://ko-fi.com/bscotch
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. 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/ 00:24 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? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk http://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 http://discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox http://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 ★ https://ko-fi.com/bscotch
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! 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/ 00:36 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? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk http://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 http://discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox http://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 ★ https://ko-fi.com/bscotch
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. 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/ 00:28 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? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk http://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 http://discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox http://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 ★ https://ko-fi.com/bscotch
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? 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/ 00:22 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? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk http://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 http://discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox http://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 ★ https://ko-fi.com/bscotch
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. 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/ 00:33 Intro 00:54 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 01:06 Localization To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk http://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 http://discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and b ★ Support this podcast ★ https://ko-fi.com/bscotch
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. 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/ 00:27 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? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk http://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 http://discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox http://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 ★ https://ko-fi.com/bscotch
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. 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/ 00:35 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. To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk http://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 http://discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox http://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 ★ https://ko-fi.com/bscotch
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!” 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/ 00:27 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? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk http://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 http://discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox http://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 ★ https://ko-fi.com/bscotch
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? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk http://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 http://discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox http://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 ★ https://ko-fi.com/bscotch
This week, we talk about this year’s theme, our predictions for what’s ahead, and the hardware of the moment. If you wanna be a tech wizard, you gotta find the right arcane focus. How about a magical console that lets you control things with the press of a button? You won’t even need a pointy hat. 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/ 00:32 Intro 01:16 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 01:50 Theme of this year 05:11 Predictions for the year 40:22 Stream Deck To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk http://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 http://discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox http://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 ★ https://ko-fi.com/bscotch
In this episode, we discuss our predictions, our realities, and our potential futures. 2023’s moniker was “20-Jubilee: Stay Ahead of It” – what should 2024’s call to action be? We’ve got some ideas, but we want to hear your suggestions! Submit your taglines at podcast.bscotch.net https://podcast.bscotch.net/ or drop them in the discord.gg/bscotch http://discord.gg/bscotch thread. 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/ 00:28 Intro 01:03 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 01:58 Year in Review 3:48 Netflix 07:32 Crashlands 2 14:48 Studio News 39:45 Baldur’s Gate 41:52 2024 To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk http://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 http://discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox http://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 ★ https://ko-fi.com/bscotch
This week, we talk about game marketing, development challenges, and the tightrope of player expectations. In an industry where hype often overshadows reality, it’s difficult to balance the promised vision with the technical limitations. Can developers turn dreams into reality without breaking player trust? 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/ 00:30 Intro 01:01 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 03:05 Debt Collection Story 17:20 Versioning 20:12 Against the Storm 27:57 The Day Before To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk http://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 http://discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox http://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 ★ https://ko-fi.com/bscotch
In this episode, we discuss the mobile gaming market, multiplayer engagement, and art of reflection. Early errors are essential stepping stones to proficiency. True expertise often looks effortless, but is the culmination of persistent learning, adaptation, and continuous self improvement. 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/ 00:44 Intro 01:14 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 01:48 TimConceivable: Would you all consider optimizing your games on mobile to be played on PC now? 11:18 Lexzap: Would you DLC multiplayer Crashlands or start fresh? 34:14 Huka Ittyguy: What do you think the biggest change to the Butterscotch business in the last 8 years, and what are is the biggest thing that has stayed the same? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk http://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 http://discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox http://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 ★ https://ko-fi.com/bscotch
This week, we talk about Game Awards, patch notes, and tech integration. In the ongoing race for AI supremacy, tech giants are overlooking the crucial challenges of integrating AI tools with everyday personal applications like email and calendars. Instead of focusing on outperforming each other, companies should prioritize developing user-centric features that genuinely enhance practical use. 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/ 00:44 Intro 01:26 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 01:30 Game Awards 17:00 Patch Notes 24:03 Google Gemini To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk http://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 http://discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox http://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 ★ https://ko-fi.com/bscotch
In this episode, we discuss bug hunts, player feedback, and fishing quirks. Diving into player feedback is a rollercoaster ride, with a lot of ups and downs and some risk of whiplash. The trick lies in decoding cryptic comments into actionable information you can use for improvement. 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/ 00:37 Intro 01:27 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 05:50 Playtest 17:37 Localization 35:10 Development tools 45:06 Fishing Mechanics To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk http://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 http://discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox http://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 ★ https://ko-fi.com/bscotch
This week, we talk about space elevators, gaming economics, and AI marketing. AI can, in theory, translate a programmer’s dream into a marketing spiel. But are LLMs a genuine step forward in software development, or are they just glorified autocompletes built on shaky ethical grounds? 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/ 00:32 Intro 01:07 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 02:30 Blizcon 31:04 EikeAikenfell: How do you feel about the mismatch between the marketing,uses and mechanics of AI(LLMs) To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk http://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 http://discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox http://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 ★ https://ko-fi.com/bscotch
In this episode, we discuss game testing, white lies, and samurais. Alpha testing is like hosting a masquerade ball for bugs— you never know who will show up in what disguise. Decoding feedback is a juggling act between psychology, sleuthing, and the occasional facepalm, but every glitch unraveled is one step closer to enlightenment. 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/ 00:40 Intro 01:04 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 02:12 Crashlands 2 closed Alpha test 30:22 Blue Eye Samurai 33:58 BricksParts: Do you have any advice on developing/refining forgiveness mechanics? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk http://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 http://discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox http://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 ★ https://ko-fi.com/bscotch
This week, we talk about zombie tsunami, combat, and DDOS attacks. The internet allows anyone to communicate with a server, much like walking up to a door and knocking on it. Despite best efforts to filter out unwanted messages, you still need to have a strategy for handling these requests. It's akin to being pursued by persistent salespeople—how do you decline their pitch? 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/ 00:32 Intro 01:32 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 01:48 SpicyvieGetnoilie: Do you have any advice or direction for someone who wants to shift careers into the gaming industry? 13:27 Cpt. Jazz: Have you ever played hot potato with a lionfish before? 17:37 Disgruntled Pineapple: Can you talk about/ explain DDOS attacks in lieu of the attacks on Destiny 2. To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk http://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 http://discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox http://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 ★ https://ko-fi.com/bscotch
In this episode, we discuss the cursed day, the KPI monster, and ghostly decisions. Merging ideas can strengthen a shared vision. Or it can weaken a strong perspective. What's in a decision? In the world of collaboration, more than you might expect. 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/ 00:48 Intro 02:03 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 02:48 Cursed Halloween 33:56 Giantmuskrat: What happens to the sales of Metaphorgasm when you mention it on the podcast? 35:22 Challosis: How do you make decisions? Who gets the final say? Do you ask each other about every decision? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk http://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 http://discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox http://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 ★ https://ko-fi.com/bscotch
This week, we talk about the spookies, gaming pet peeves, and QA testing. The scariest bugs aren’t those that go bump in the night, but the ones that jeopardize the player’s experience. Bug-free software is a mirage, so it’s better to pursue impact over perfection. 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/ 00:45 Intro 01:11 Halloween 06:38 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 06:59 BscotchKarl: Has your ability as a game developer or programmer ever given you an advantage when it comes to playing a game? 28:26 JumpykragQuaajoin: Can you tell us more about the testing processes you have before sending the game to a QA team? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk http://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 http://discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox http://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 ★ https://ko-fi.com/bscotch
In this episode, we discuss splash screens, collision checking, and prioritization. Community events can be exciting and merch is fun, but what happens when you wanna scale? Too small and the cash register stays silent; too big and it’s a money and time sink. Finding the right balance is tricky, and every move counts. 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/ __ 00:00 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 00:32 Intro 07:02 Panit Powaacka: Are there any ideas you would’ve liked to do that never got a shot? 34:47 Mimmabip Gourkee : What's the reason why you opt into displaying gamemaker's splash screen? 45:12 FlyhoppieAxerompa: Are the new combat telegraph shapes for show or are you actually doing precise collisions? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk http://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 http://discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox http://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 ★ https://ko-fi.com/bscotch
This week, we talk about subscription models, ergonomics, and the Microsoft merger. What's in a name? In the corporate world, more than you’d think. A brand merging and acquiring other brands might be a savvy business move, but it might result in diluting each one’s identity. Would you play "Call of Diablo Crush"? 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/ __ 00:29 Intro 01:49 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 09:17 Merger News 37:18 Glorious_Cashew: What do you think about Epic Games Store's new 100% revenue share for 6 months of exclusivity deal? 43:04 lexzap: What are your thoughts on Local-First Software Movement approach in software development? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk http://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 http://discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox http://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 ★ https://ko-fi.com/bscotch
In this episode, we discuss alien monsters, map merging, and dogfooding. When crafting a tool, which features are necessary (and which ones are not) may seem straightforward… until you use the tool yourself. There will always be something that you overlooked, a nuance or decision that makes the task more daunting than anticipated. If you need to hammer in a hundred nails, a comfortable grip will make or break your experience. 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/ __ 00:41 Intro 02:55 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 03:14 Nail or Whiff 12:19 Crashlands 2 To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk http://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 http://discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox http://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 ★ https://ko-fi.com/bscotch
This week, we talk about revenue share, licensing, and VR tech. AI and VR can serve as powerful amplifiers, echoing and intensifying the digital symphony around us. But are we conducting a masterpiece or merely amplifying noise? And at what cost? 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/ __ 00:30 Intro 00:52 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 01:20 Unity update 28:51 VR interview To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk http://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 http://discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox http://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 ★ https://ko-fi.com/bscotch
In this episode, we discuss game engines, publishing platforms, and predicting success. While metrics and statistics have their place, a game’s potential can’t be distilled into numbers alone. There’s no accounting for chaos. Sometimes, the magic lies in simply crafting a game you love and trusting that the fun will follow. 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/ __ 00:34 Intro 02:41 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 02:58 Unity update 18:43 Microsoft Leak 41:17 Starfield To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk http://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 http://discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox http://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 ★ https://ko-fi.com/bscotch
This week, we talk about Unity, greed, and the ruins. Corporate greed provides immediate gains for a select few at the expense of everyone else, even an industry’s foundational pillars. End-stage capitalism strikes again. 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/ __ 00:29 Intro 01:23 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 01:38 Unity’s Money Grab To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk http://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 http://discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox http://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 ★ https://ko-fi.com/bscotch
In this episode, we discuss polar bears, horoscopes, and underwater basket weaving. Generalizing your skillset means shifting from mastering specific tasks to cultivating adeptness in critical thinking. When you identify patterns in the work and start to unravel how they’re woven together, you deepen your understanding of what it means to truly something. 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/ __ 00:40 Intro 01:23 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 01:31 Baldur’s gate Multiplayer 39:42 FantasmicGalaxy: What are your thoughts on the costs/benefits of a college education versus learning on your own? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk http://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 http://discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox http://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 ★ https://ko-fi.com/bscotch
This week, we talk about reaction times, tolerance levels, and the bottom line. Even with vast resources at their disposal, big game studios can still stumble when it comes to the finer details. In a world where every pixel counts, the tiniest choices can completely redefine the player experience. 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/ __ 00:18 Intro 00:36 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 00:58 Beluga head 06:08 Starfield 38:04 Big Studio Problem To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk http://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 http://discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox http://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 ★ https://ko-fi.com/bscotch
