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Game, Develop, Repeat - 065: When to Ditch a Project

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
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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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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