
065: When to Ditch a Project
03/25/24 • 35 min
Eastshade Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCzhyUsDHPE
Game:
- Backstory of my current project
- Full description of the project
- Getting stuck after the prototypes
Develop:
- Eastshade Studios video: "Marketing is not why most indie games fail"
- Why I'm considering scrapping this project
- Scope realizations
- Too much stuff to polish
Check-In:
- Godot Terrain system
- Ko-Fi and Twitch
Repeat:
- If you remain on your current trajectory, where will you be in one month?
- If you alter your trajectory in some minor way, where will you be in one month?
- Tip for myself: Set goals, externalize your mind when overwhelmed
My first game, "Sut" is out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638880/Sut/
Twitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/anxiousbuddhagames
Email me: anxiousbuddhagames(this sentence is to confuse bots@)gmail.com
Join our discord: https://discord.gg/GvYRtTQM9m
- Send me any feedback, suggestions, or questions! I'd love for us to build a strong, supportive, creative community.
Eastshade Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LCzhyUsDHPE
Game:
- Backstory of my current project
- Full description of the project
- Getting stuck after the prototypes
Develop:
- Eastshade Studios video: "Marketing is not why most indie games fail"
- Why I'm considering scrapping this project
- Scope realizations
- Too much stuff to polish
Check-In:
- Godot Terrain system
- Ko-Fi and Twitch
Repeat:
- If you remain on your current trajectory, where will you be in one month?
- If you alter your trajectory in some minor way, where will you be in one month?
- Tip for myself: Set goals, externalize your mind when overwhelmed
My first game, "Sut" is out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638880/Sut/
Twitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/anxiousbuddhagames
Email me: anxiousbuddhagames(this sentence is to confuse bots@)gmail.com
Join our discord: https://discord.gg/GvYRtTQM9m
- Send me any feedback, suggestions, or questions! I'd love for us to build a strong, supportive, creative community.
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064: Why Grinding Doesn't Feel Like Work
Game:
- Different types of grinding
- Loot Grind
- Player Skill Grind
- Character Power Grind
- Video Game Grind vs Day Job Grind
Develop:
- The obvious stuff
- Flashing lights, audio rewards
- Story with clear conclusion
- Near-guaranteed success
- No need to plan
- Check-In:
- Building up momentum
- Twitch has been a fun way to start working on art more and bonding with community
Repeat:
- What is your most memorable video game accomplishment?
- What made it memorable?
- Tip: Keep building momentum, try not going so hard that you burn out though.
My first game, "Sut" is out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638880/Sut/
Twitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/anxiousbuddhagames
Email me: anxiousbuddhagames(this sentence is to confuse bots@)gmail.com
Join our discord: https://discord.gg/GvYRtTQM9m
- Send me any feedback, suggestions, or questions! I'd love for us to build a strong, supportive, creative community.
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066: I Earned a World Record (Dustforce)
Game:
- I got a world record
- 246 way tie
- Awesome community
- Flowy, skill based speedrunner
- Satisfying skill development, significant space for mastery
- Incredible soundtrack
- Beautiful animations and art
Develop:
- Navigating levels in game, alternative selections
- Blocking levels based on ability to reach them
- Leader-boards add a lot to the gameplay
Check-In:
- Great programming progress, learning a lot from twitch
- finding out my blind spots
Repeat:
- If you had blind spots, where would they be?
- What do you want to try this week?
- Tip: Slow the pace a little. Make steady, sustainable progress
My first game, "Sut" is out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638880/Sut/
Twitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/anxiousbuddhagames
Email me: anxiousbuddhagames(this sentence is to confuse bots@)gmail.com
Join our discord: https://discord.gg/GvYRtTQM9m
- Send me any feedback, suggestions, or questions! I'd love for us to build a strong, supportive, creative community.
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