Salutations, Shenanites! This week, we talk about 3n+1 sequences, perverse incentives, and competence tiers. You can’t build a healthy team when someone is making it all about them. Long-term success requires thinking collectively. But don’t let the failures of collective action prevent you from taking individual action. Your choices have impact. They still matter.
Questions answered: None! We got caught up in our convo, so we’ll hit some questions next week!
Things mentioned:

Wayton Pilkin: “Platinum is the worst rank in Rocket League, and Here's Why” (https://youtu.be/RqSqhJbBXEs)
Squid Game on Netflix
wren.co

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[Ep331] Level 15 Dungeons

Coffee with Butterscotch is the hilarity-filled official podcast of award-winning video game studio Butterscotch Shenanigans, best known for its smash hit Crashlands. Grab a drink and tune in every week to learn how video games are made and sold, our take on 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 at https://podcast.bscotch.net

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This week, we talk about Palworld, box art, and information transparency. Figuring out how much information to give to players is crucial. Too much information can overwhelm, while too little can frustrate. But strategic secrets create opportunities for players to explore, share, and engage with each other, fostering a community around the game. 
 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 00:51 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 02:06 Alewakka Cammya: Hey bros! Did any of you try Palworld?  26:22 Mimmabip Gourkee: What's your go to instant snack for getting protein? 30:10 Mimmabip Gourkee: The crashlands 2 poster with the plateaus in the background is insanely good. Who drew it? 37:19 JohnFlavin: Levelhead had a significant online component, what with the level creating and sharing and whatnot. Will there be any online components of Crashlands 2? 
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[Ep471] Visual Vibes

In this episode, we discuss time progressions, demo feedback, and friction mechanics. Players are always hollering for the removal of friction mechanics to make gameplay faster and smoother. But those very mechanics are the secret sauce that keeps the game spicy and intriguing! The trick is in finding friction that creates a good 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/ 
 00:21 Intro 00:42 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 01:21 Nail or Whiff  17:52 Crashlands 2 Demo 
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[Ep470] Eye of Sauron

This week, we talk about demo shenanigans, sound design, and player feedback. Seasoned players and newcomers have very different experiences of the same game. When getting feedback, devs need to be careful in their analysis to make sure the adjustments they made actually have the intended effect. Every player’s opinion is valid, but not all opinions are equal! 
 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/ 
 00:20 Intro 01:01 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 03:08 Crashlands 2 Demo Numbers 13:27 Demo Feedback 26:22 Belkmaster5000: What are the requirements for Steam Next Fest? 31:12 OopkooPadwinna: Do you think there is any merit to the claim they can strike it up to business critical information and keep it private for the benefit of patents? 40:45 SnowyBeef: Are you planning on adding a feature in Crashlands 2 that allows players to create their own creature or object? 47:41: Disgruntled Pineapple: Hey guys, what is the importance of sound design in games? Can sound make or break any game, does it depend on the game, or does sound just not matter all that much? 
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[Ep469] Feedback Follies

Surprise! You’re getting your Coffee with Butterscotch a day early this week because the Crashlands 2 demo is going LIVE! Let’s talk ALL ABOUT IT! We dive into the origins, the journey, and also what’s to come in Crashlands 2. Check out the demo, and let us know your thoughts! 
 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 01:07 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 02:16 Crashlands 2 Retrospective 06:53 Studio History! 19: 57 Lessons from Levelhead 28:35 Crashlands 2 
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[Ep468] Crashlands 2 Demo is Live!

This week, we talk about corporate shenanigans, studio closures, and shareholder value.  Having a successful game and a great track record doesn’t protect a studio from closing if a corporation’s financial expectations aren’t met, and those expectations are always about maximizing shareholder value. The emphasis on short-term profit over sustainable development? That’s capitalism, baby! 
 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 01:07 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 01:19 Maximizing Shareholder Value 02:05 Kerbal Space Program 2 11: 01 Sony Helldivers 2 saga 25:35 Microsoft shuts down studios 
 Things Mentioned: Book: Even So: Stories from an overpopulated farmhouse by David Coster (https://bookshop.org/a/84447/9781948509510)
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[Ep331] Level 15 Dungeons

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