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[Ep335] Metalevel Complexity

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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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[Ep467] Strategic Missteps

In this episode, we discuss life lessons, game bundles, and constraints. When you first start out in game dev, early projects have more constraints. Your team might have limitations in technical skills or artistic ability or just general knowledge. But constraints aren’t a bad thing! Leaning into and embracing constraints can inject a distinctive style and personality into a 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/ 
 00:28 Intro 00:47 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 03:30 Life Lessons 18:38 Demo Announcement 21:37 FlyhoppieAxerompa: Sam's art is so leveled up. Is he going to do the box art for CL2? 33:14 PureKnix: What are the business considerations of bundling with another developer's product? 38:45 Hydrochloric: Have you played 'grounded' (included on Xbox game pass) and if so what you thought? 45:15 Foxgameing: When making a game how do you decide which element/elements of the game represent it for making call backs  
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[Ep466] Universal Constant

This week, we talk about the Crashlands 2 demo, Fallout TV, and meaningful dialogue. Engaging in discussion with thoughtful people who hold different views can expand your perspective and deepen your understanding of the world. But make sure the diversity of opinion you’re embracing isn’t just blatantly false or terrible. We’re talking pineapple on pizza here, not basic human rights. 
 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 00:42 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net) 00:58 Crashlands Demo News 12:26 Fallout Show 22:52 Disgruntled Pineapple: Hey guys! Do you think it is generally better to surround yourself with people you agree with or disagree with? 
 To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (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 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. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net.

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[Ep335] Metalevel Complexity

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