065: When to Ditch a Project

03/25/24 • 35 min

Game, Develop, Repeat

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
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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

Send me any feedback, suggestions, or questions! I'd love for us to build a strong, supportive, creative community.

Previous Episode

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.

Send me any feedback, suggestions, or questions! I'd love for us to build a strong, supportive, creative community.

Next Episode

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

Send me any feedback, suggestions, or questions! I'd love for us to build a strong, supportive, creative community.

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