Game Dev Podcast | Coffee with Butterscotch

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May 22, 2019[Ep205] Monopolisms
Hey there, Shenanites! In this episode, we discuss court cases, winning the zombie apocalypse, and how collaborations are not battles. We’ve said it before, but it’s worth saying again: There is no secret. You gotta get in there, and then you gotta stay in there.
Also, some Shenan-events are coming up! The Shenanijam, July 12-14 weekend. DO IT! (https://shenanijam.com) Plus, hang out with us at the Shenanicon (https://meet.bscotch.net) on September 28th.
Questions answered (abbreviated):
MySecretWeapon: What's your zombie plan?
CoffeeChemist: What is the one skill and/or advice that you've taken from other careers or through education that you found had the biggest impact on you?
To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 [email protected], 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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1 hr 6 min
May 15, 2019[Ep204] Expletive Nesting
Hiya, Shenanites! This week, we talk about integrated error codes, Detective John Pikachu Wick of Thrones, and boundaries. Also in this episode, tables and rulers will blow your mind. The moral is and will always be this: Everything is dramatically more complicated than it seems.
Questions answered (abbreviated):
Beepom Dooproost: Hey, Seth how is your experience with Unity going? When can we expect an FPS Crashlands 3D remake?
challosis: If y'all decided to stop making games, what business would you pursue? If the world ended nuclear-ly and the BSquad survived, what business would you pursue?
Fraser_: What ever happened to your micro-blogging scheme/Shenanifeed?
MySecretWeapon: Why is it that I find it hard to purchase a game if the review score is less than 7.5/10? Why does the difference between 7 and 9 out of 10 seem as large as the difference between 1 and 7 out of 10?
To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 [email protected], 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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1 hr 12 min
May 08, 2019[Ep203] Creeping Lawn Problems
Hello, Shenanites! In this episode, we discuss Robinwatch 2019, what to do when your mower can’t cut it anymore, and how you get garbage. Is Seth lurking in Discord because of FOMO, or is something afoot in Levelhead? Remember, uselessness is context dependent. The most important thing is to just be a person.
Questions answered (abbreviated):
VikIsThicc: Will GR-18 be added to the podcast mural?
Zivix: When will GR-18 (and more importantly, a popjaw) get a spot in the Coffee with Butterscotch fireside portrait?
cprice: Would you guys ever consider doing a Levelhead user-created content stream?
Ronkdonka Grinmail: Seth mentioned some physics changes he recently make to Levelhead that boosted performance something like 9 million times. Could you touch on what changes were made?
BscotchChristine: Have any of you participated in a underwater basket weaving competition?
imcade: As an employer, what do you think is the most important quality for an employee? How do you find that out before you hire someone?
To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 [email protected], 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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1 hr 8 min
May 01, 2019[Ep202] Dopple-earth
Hiya, Shenanites! Grab your coffee, pull up a chair, and get your weekly Levelhead news fix! This week, we talk about the Zeigarnik effect, how to start a star war, and ear handle laser cannons. How can you snap while wearing a metal gauntlet? How do wings work in space? We just have so many questions.
Questions answered (abbreviated):
Fraser: Is there any killer feature that, if added to another engine, would cause you to switch away from GameMaker for whatever comes after Levelhead?
Beepom Dooproost: Are you guys excited about the upcoming changes to GML?
Lambip Juglow: With the recent changes to GML announced by YoYo Games, how do you think this will change the engine for professional use? How does Adam feel about GML now that it's closer to JavaScript?
MySecretWeapon: If you could bring one creature from your games to life in the real world, which would it be?
Beekie Boppaboop: If you could name a newly discovered planet, what would you call it?
Oopanoo Doozapee: With your experience at the Hackathon building an app and your newfound love for DevOps, have you guys considered building a productivity app?
CoffeeChemist: I love baking when I have the money to buy ingredients. Do you guys have any BUTTERTASTIC baking recipes that just taste so fing GOOD?!
To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 [email protected], 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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1 hr 2 min
April 24, 2019[Ep201] Chaos Monkeys
Hey there, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about saying your name in sign-offs, that whole hedonic treadmill thing, and exclusivity. Plus, an update on how Levelhead early access is going. If you bought the game and enjoyed yourself, leave us a review and a thumbs up on Steam! (https://bit.ly/2Ip6xTu)
Questions answered (abbreviated):
Retro Banana Man NL: In ep196 you said the seasoning makes food good, so what are your opinions about eating insects?
Cprice: Do you do any kind of data-driven design?
Wigglyhonk Quickpie: Is exclusivity inherently anti-consumer, or is it just the way that Epic is handling the issue that's causing the uproar? Also, how do you think the recent events will affect the long term success of the platform?
To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 [email protected], 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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1 hr 12 min
April 18, 2019[Ep200] Levelhead EA Launch Day Minisode!
Surprise, Shenanites! LEVELHEAD IS NOW AVAILABLE IN EARLY ACCESS ON STEAM! In this episode, we talk about what even is this, the background of Levelhead, and pro tips from the alpha strike team.
So, shout it from the rooftops! From the street! Shout it directly into the face of your neighbor! (Don’t actually do that -- it’s kind of rude. Unless they’re into it.) But most importantly, check out our new game! (https://bit.ly/2IFd0ZQ) Exclamation points!!!
Questions answered (abbreviated):
lekiy: What are your thoughts on Difficulty Options in games? Is it preferred to give players the option to tailor their own experiences, or to have one difficulty that is well-tuned by the devs?
Dangpak Packawoo: With Levelhead being your new game and Crashlands fading into the background, how do you feel? Is it hard to see something you worked so long on slowly fall out of the limelight?
challosis: Have you tried turning it off and on again?
Zivix: Do any of you have a favorite level archetype going into Levelhead Early Access?
To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 [email protected], 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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55 min
April 17, 2019[Ep199] Mondegreen
Hello, Shenanites! This week, we mumble about the cadence of content, piracy bucks, and strategic indifference. When it comes to your team, are you going to be the heavy or the drill arm guy? And finally, here is a haiku for you: They hate the J key, / but it is all imagined / and laid on the green. Happy Wednesday!
Questions answered (abbreviated):
Rustmine22: Do any of you know two or more languages semi-fluently?
Beekie Boppaboop: What is the latest problem you have can-we-not-ed?
Zooslap Wumpywippy: What's the best way of showing potential audiences how great the Levelhead mechanics actually are? How do you go about marketing mechanics?
Brainroosta Jumpywoo: When the dust settles after the release of Levelhead, do you have any plans to reward yourselves with a holiday or some in-house R&R time?
To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 [email protected], 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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1 hr 4 min
April 10, 2019[Ep198] Dental Crisis
Hey there, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about garbage spirals, the weird obtuseness of review bombs, and coffee in oatmeal. Sometimes one person’s trash is another person’s treasure. But sometimes, trash is trash for everybody.
We have things going on: Murch Purge 2019 is still going on at https://shop.bscotch.net -- snap up all the things before they are gone! Plus, mark your calendars for the Shenanijam (https://shenanijam.com) this July, and get your tickets now for the Shenanicon (https://meet.bscotch.net) this September!
Questions answered (abbreviated):
Beekie Boppaboop: Have you ever actually put butterscotch into your coffee?
Retro Banana Man NL: Did you guys do contracting work? If so, how did you acquire such tasks?
__sai: You guys have mentioned mechanical keyboards a couple times, but have never gone into the details. I want some details.
MySecretWeapon: I've always thought that the only thing worse in programming than not knowing why something doesn't work, is not knowing why something DOES work. Have you had any instances like this with LevelHead? How did it affect productivity?
To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 [email protected], 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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1 hr 10 min
April 03, 2019[Ep197] Precarious Acts of Coffee
What’s up, Shenanites! This week, we discuss steely butts, soft-byahnce, and the untapped secret of VR. We’re at episode 197 now. It’s finally time to reveal Seth’s dark past. Spoiler: it involves hats.
Murch Purge 2019 is still going on! Check it out at https://shop.bscotch.net/!
Questions answered (abbreviated):
CreatorRedA: Can you do a live demo of your Buuuuhhhh Terrrrrrr Scoth SHENANIGANS tune?
Tippyfizz Veeryboop: What is your favorite Girl Scout cookie?
MySecretWeapon: Do games like Beat Saber in VR count as a workout?
Beekie Boppaboop: How will you test what will happen when people are jerks in Levelhead? I wouldn't want to test it because I don't want to get banned!
IrishLuck: What can I do to better my chances of getting into the beta for Levelhead?
To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 [email protected], 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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1 hr 4 min
March 27, 2019[Ep196] Rapid Flexing
Hello, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about the perfect food, a spaghetti mess of code, and being cute. What’s the secret to feeling like a child again? Maybe somebody is just being grumpy -- go take a nap.
Questions answered (abbreviated):
CreatorRedA: What's the coolest thing about using Gamemaker and what's the most annoying?
Flyhoppie Axerompa: Can you cover some tips/best practices for branching off and merging different versions of your project more effectively in Gamemaker?
cdcMully: EMPTY YOUR POCKETS RIGHT NOW! Anyone carrying anything weird or cool? Do you guys have any interesting every day carry items?
Sean: How as the experience differed from short term and long term projects? Do you prefer shorter projects, or do you think you'll solely focus on the larger long term ones?
To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). 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 [email protected], 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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1 hr 10 min

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Coffee with Butterscotch is the hilarity-filled weekly podcast of award-winning indie video game studio Butterscotch Shenanigans, best known for its smash hit Crashlands. Grab a drink and tune in every week to learn the ins and outs of game development, productivity and workflows, the business of selling video games, our takes on entrepreneurship and building a small company from scratch, and how to be an unstoppable problem-solving machine.