Game Dev Podcast | Coffee with Butterscotch

Hey there, Shenanites! In this episode, we discuss kitten onesies, the transubstantiation of noises, and how there’s nothing to watch. You can get away with being dumb if you’re clever enough. And just because something is free doesn’t mean there aren’t hidden costs. Which is to say, WE DON’T WANT YOUR BALLOON. Questions answered (abbreviated): tofos: Have you ever considered publishing games made...

Hello, Shenanites! This week, we talk about muscley butterflies, small batch cat introductions, and a fractal universe. The most important part of a biased random walk is the bias. As long as you know vaguely where you’re going, a wildly circuitous route can still get you there. Just don’t look too deep -- those triangle muffins will look right back. Questions answered (abbreviated): tofos: How is...

Hi, Shenanites! This week, we discuss evolving PCs, load obfuscation, and daily acceleration. Why do we have so many hard drives? Are woodchucking and swoopadooping results mostly based on willpower? If we can’t make a good fake strawberry taste, how can electricity? Better read the whole paper to find out. Questions answered (abbreviated): Beekie Boppaboop: How much Swoop would a Swoopadoop Doop...

Hey there, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about the three body problem of cats, aggressive obfuscation, and the problem with a byte. We’ve got so much life advice packed into this one episode, you don’t even know! Literally. Because there are five minutes that are lost to time, and those were the most important five minutes of all. Oh well. Here’s a nugget anyway: Be kind to your future self...

Hello, Shenanites! This week, we discuss real human experiences, the tyranny of social contracts, and, yet again, how economists are wrong. That’s just a well that never runs dry. It is possible to be both cynical about humanity and also awed by human ingenuity and creativity. What can we say? It’s complicated. But hey, at least there aren’t any murderhornets. ...right? Questions answered (abbrevi...

Hiya, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about postmortems, focused jamming, and the entubening. Diversifying your experience at the start lets you go faster later on. A body in motion stays in motion. A body stuck in one position for twelve hours a day probably atrophies. Or something. Physics, ya know? Questions answered (abbreviated): challosis: What game would you make if you had a $100 mill...

Hi there, Shenanites! This week, we discuss one star reviews, risky business, and the cost of maintenance. Activity isn’t the same thing as progress. Sometimes you have to take the time to spin up your hedgehog ball before you can hit the ground running. Then, follow the discovery cascade -- It’ll lead you somewhere life-changing. Questions answered (abbreviated): challosis: What are some pie-in-t...

Hello, Shenanites. This week’s podcast is different than our usual shenanigans. Staying silent in the face of injustice is an endorsement of the status quo, so in this episode we’re going to talk about implicit bias, working towards being antiracist, and what you can do to help. If you’re into the games we make, have enjoyed our previous podcast episodes, or think you like us as people, stay here...

Hey there, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about inflection points, poking the fan, and warning ambivalence. The most valuable thing you can do is discover that you don’t need to do something. And the worst way to teach something is to not teach it at all. Those are just two of the wiznugs from this week’s flavor packed ep! So grab your coffee and get to listening! Questions answered (abbrevi...

Howdy, Shenanites! This week, we discuss murder ecosystems, barometers for demand, and the worst thing about pizza. Can your every day carry change what “home” means? How are you supposed to hold a reverse knife? Since you can’t guarantee 100% satisfaction, just remember that the perpetual feeling of underdelivering is the result of receiving the highest praise from another human person. Okay, tha...

Hello, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about battling botters, hazard projectiles, and toilet paper tumbleweeds. We’re keeping it light and breezy this week with a few Levelhead stats updates and lots of listener questions. Plus, Seth reveals the super secret one pot meal that fuels his brain engines! Questions answered (abbreviated): Flyhoppie Axerompa: I have not had a chance to throw money...

Heya, Shenanites! This week, we discuss depressurization, con generators, and a cheesy arms race. You know, life is just an endless series of trying to find things to do. That’s why you gotta be combinatorially interactive and strike a balance between local maxima and marginal benefits. Or something. Grab a mug, fill it with drinkable liquid, and let’s consult the numbers! Questions answered (abbr...

Hi, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about the Levelhead launch! We’ll discuss dodging knife traps, infinite play time, and perpetual death spirals. All the details and numbers you could want are right in this ep! Grab a container of your favorite beverage and tune in to find out! Also, if you haven’t yet, check out Levelhead at https://levelhead.io ! Questions answered (abbreviated): WaddlesT...

Halloo, Shenanites! This week, we discuss the in-between space, the cruelest barb, and pillars. You need them to hold things up sometimes. The launch of Levelhead is IMMINENT, and it’s coming out HOT, so check the batteries in your smoke alarms and get your conspiracy theories in order. Levelhead will be hitting your favorite storefronts TOMORROW, APRIL 30th! Links at https://levelhead.io . Questi...

Hey, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about big napkin goose bags, a desire for chaos, and buying chores. Trading up from a paper clip to a house is all about figuring out the business logic. But it’s still important to remember to put the hat down sometimes and enjoy the moment. LEVELHEAD IS LAUNCHING NEXT WEEK! Can you believe it? Check out levelhead.io for more information and wishlist or p...

Hello, Shenanites! This week, we discuss bidet turrets, change management, and 40 tabs plus a spreadsheet. Instead of trying to be a perfect human working inside terrible structures, build forgiveness mechanics into your life! Sometimes guesses are impossible, so just keep moving forward in a biased random walk. Questions answered (abbreviated): Ps7cho: What is your self quarantine game of choice?...

Hi, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about sports humans, the bidet contingent, and getting on the Ferris wheel. The Levelhead launch is now less than four weeks away, and the gold build is done! Who knew that three bug fixes and changing a zero to a one would be so emotional. When you break through a milestone, there’s often a goal vacuum left behind. We should probably fill it with more than...

Hail and well met, Shenanites! Welcome back to your weekly dose of something approximating comedy! This week, we discuss laptop nesting dolls, footkick fives, and the cheerful edge of murder. Plus, an intense discussion about game design! With insights SO DEEP AND PROFOUND that we forgot them! The main thing is this: if you want to assert your business dominance, you’ll need some steel-plated shoe...

Hello, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about living on a spaceship, hotel WODs, and void houses. Working from home means that all times are peak times. A pandemic is sweeping the world, and we’re all in this together -- do what you can to help! It’s about attitude. And excellent distance socializing. (Speaking of, our audio is different in this episode because we have to be together apart. It...

Hiya, Shenanites! This week, we discuss idiot testing, the accidental nature of procrastination, and what brains are bad at. Games have to respect the lassoo if they’re going to reach escape velocity. Which is to say, the news you’ve all been waiting for is finally here... Levelhead is launching on APRIL 30th! To so many platforms, your head might explode. But don’t let it -- you’ll need that nogg...

Greetings, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about blame nets, the strongest cereal, and Norman doors. Once you have your ducks in a column and your crabs in a row, you can turtle up and just start poking people. At base, learning, teaching, and, really, all forms of communication are about figuring out assumptions. Once you do that, the world is your truffle! Questions answered (abbreviated):...

Hey hey, Shenanites! This week, we discuss reality show pitches, cheap hobbies, and minimalist hyper casual garbage. Do you know who else believed in rapid prototyping and small batch delivery? Hint: airplanes were involved. Which is to say, history is more than just a recounting of wars. Sometimes it’s running a marathon in a suit. Sidenote: We recorded this episode before GDC was postponed, so t...

Hello, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about those tricksy menisci, the complexity of screenshots, and elbow rubbing. Plus a whole grab bag of questions, ranging from breakfast desserts to color wheels. Whenever you’re feeling down, just remember this: A list isn’t defined by what’s in it; it’s defined by what it can do. If you want to check out Jen’s podcast Docs Watch, go to https://docswat...

Hi there, Shenanites! This week, we discuss mining for wiznugs, possibly true earth facts, and tooling. Goals you can’t control are simply stressors. You can only build the triangle wagon; other people decide how many triangle wagons they want to buy. Questions answered (abbreviated): lekiy: You often make cyber tools to solve cyber problems. Do you have any examples of making physical tools to so...

Heya, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about distributing polish points, the sine wave of life, and Seth’s sports beeves. With games like Faceball and Killball, it’s amazing anyone makes it out of childhood with their teeth intact. If you don’t want to engage in shin-to-shin or ball-on-base combat, maybe try swimming instead. At least the pool doesn’t bellyflop you -- YOU bellyflop IT. Questio...