Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast

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 podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to http://moneygrab.bscotch.net.

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 podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to http://moneygrab.bscotch.net.

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! (http://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 podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to http://moneygrab.bscotch.net.

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! (http://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 podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to http://moneygrab.bscotch.net.

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 podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to http://moneygrab.bscotch.net.

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 (http://shenanijam.com) this July, and get your tickets now for the Shenanicon (http://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 podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to http://moneygrab.bscotch.net.

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 podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to http://moneygrab.bscotch.net.

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 podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to http://moneygrab.bscotch.net.

Hi again, Shenanites! This week, we discuss why we go to bed early, monsters packing heat, and plastic T-rexes on a stick. Plus, incentives, auto-scaling, and learning from other people’s design issues. Finally, we’ll leave you with this question to ponder--Do you value the rain? PS: Want to get your hands on some Bscotch merch? There’s a clearance sale going on at https://shop.bscotch.net! PPS: Shenanijam is coming up on July 12! Check out details at http://shenanijam.com. PPPS: ALSO, Shenanicon 2019! It’s happening! Get your tickets at http://meet.bscotch.net! Questions answered (abbreviated): - VikIsThicc: Do you have something against floating heads? - MySecretWeapon: What's a real world location you've always wanted to visit but haven't been able to? As a bonus, what's your favorite genre of food? - Zivix: If you were releasing Crashlands with the knowledge you have today, would you still have launched on mobile and desktop on the same? If not, what would your approach be? How much time would you leave in between the releases? - Peabnuts123: Can you please call this episode “generic top-down shooter” so that I might get an easier category in the next Shenanijam? - Zuleo: Do you all have any tips on keeping up with taxes with a business, especially if you have your game on multiple platforms and stores? 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 podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to http://moneygrab.bscotch.net.

Hey there, Shenanites! In this episode, Seth tries to spoil things, but Adam and Sam stop him. Also! We talk about the genesis of Levelhead early access, beefy switch magic, and the PJP rite of passage. To paraphrase Leonard Bernstein: all you need for greatness is a plan and not quite enough time. Want to meet up with us? We have a GDC meet-up on March 18 at 4:30p! Keep an eye on the Twitters for updates and more info. Plus, get your tickets for Shenanicon 2019 at http://meet.bscotch.net! Questions answered (abbreviated): - ANGRY MUFFIN: Will the Veeru be making an appearance in LeveLHead? - Dapvoo Doopokool: Would you ever consider doing a behind the scenes look at making the podcast? - Beekie Boppaboop: What’s one small thing that you’ve done or gotten that’s made your life much better? - Cpt. Jazz: Adam, according to your LinkedIn page, one of the societies you were a part of back in uni was "Chicago Men's A Cappella." Care to give us a sample of what went down up there? - CreatorRedA: Have you ever gotten a business card from someone that you actually used? On a related note, what are your opinions on self promotion? - Mopait Flatunk: Does Seth still stream on the weekends? Is there an archive of the videos somewhere? - Cerator: I‘ve heard about this memory palace technique you explained, but haven’t tried it. Do you think it could also work twice? Would you have to choose a different route when memorizing another list of things to prevent mixing up those two lists? Does this also work for lists that change on a daily basis like grocery lists? 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 podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to http://moneygrab.bscotch.net.

Peel your oranges, Shenanites, it’s about to get citric! This week, we talk about programmer spirit animals, pudding magic, and orange juice murder math. Secrets and questions abound -- it’s the long-awaited listener question blitz! Meet up with us at GDC this year! March 18 at 4:30pm. Keep an eye out for more information. ALSO, save the date for Butterscotch Shenanicon 2019 on September 28! Tickets go on sale March 6 at http://meet.bscotch.net. Questions answered (abbreviated): - Beekie Boppaboop: Would you ever have a guest on from another game studio? Or maybe Patbard? - MySecretWeapon: We haven't heard from Shi in awhile. Is he still alive or are y'all working him to an early grave? Can you call him in to say hey, just so we know he's ok? - 0xD0DECAD0: Who, what, when, where, why, and how is Betterscotch Shenanigans nowadays? - Zivix: What is your favorite mechanic in Levelhead? Are there any particular features in the game that have you feeling extra jazzed? - Flyhoppie Axerompa: If you were a character in the Harry Potter universe and could pick your own Patronus Charm animal what would it be? - Beekie Boppaboop: Do you have any favorite numbers? - Tim Conceivable: How do you all decide on podcast titles and what will be used in the cold opening at the beginning of each podcast? Is it a democratic decision? - Retro Banana Man NL: If you just work normal hours, but you eat a lot of crunchy food during your work, are you crunching? - MySecretWeapon: Who is your favorite AAA game developer and why? - Justletmeread: Do you guys listen to music/podcasts while you work? 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 podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to http://moneygrab.bscotch.net.

Buckle your shoes, Shenanites, we’ve got some yarns to loom! This week, we discuss how to read secrets, coat towels, and finding your way out of pickles. ARE WE CRUNCHING? Nah. This is fine. Questions answered (abbreviated): - Sean: At what point in time do you feel in your career did you begin to feel like an actual developer? Or did you ever? - Pottysitter Gamerguy: Can we take up a collection for RetroBananaman NL so he can finally get his proper Bananaman License? (He’s been non-licensed for far too long!) - Cerator: How did you find your brand colours? And what are their Pantone names? - Flyhoppie Axerompa: Would you ever consider doing a lightning round style podcast every once in a while, where instead of the normal news and conversation you answer as many questions as you could possibly answer in an hour? 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 podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to http://moneygrab.bscotch.net.

Hi again, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about appeasing the physicists, demon shepherds, and the attention economy. Plus, bad vs. different and the baggage of ego. Grab your mug and warm up your headphones -- it’s about to get podcasty. Questions answered (abbreviated): - A slew of questions about the MM2 announcement: shoutouts to Zooslap Wumpywippy, Calmzippa Aydsand, Doopvoo Tapdanger, and Ittymumble Jotort - AstroBeef: How do you know when your design is bad, and when your design is just different? Do you think it's important to make a set of design values like moral values? - 0xD0DECAD0: Do you think Butterscotch Shenanigans will finally get a Wikipedia page after the release of Level Head? - nattysplines: If the money grab, grabs all the money, would you consider becoming professional podcasters instead of game devs? - bamhm182: You've been talking about your devops pipeline for a few weeks. Can you go into more specifics? What kind of stuff have you automated aside from deploying new game builds? - Sean: When you come across a problem that is difficult to solve, how does it affect your motivation? What’s your strategy to persevere through a difficult problem without letting it hinder your quality/efficiency of work? 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 podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to http://moneygrab.bscotch.net.

Hey there, Shenanites! In this episode, we tell you the saga of Space Brian and then discuss dumplefests, movie breadcrumbs, and the shift to spectacles. Word to the wise: if you pre-decide, then you can stop deciding. Also, Metaphorgasm. Questions answered (abbreviated): - MySecretWeapon: When I finally get around to ordering my copy of Metaphorgasm, by Sam Coster, can I send it off to get it signed by Sam, and maybe even the rest of the Bscotch crew? - CoffeeChemist: Do y'all give good hugs? - Beekie Boppaboop: Are there any items you really wanted to add to Levelhead but you decided you shouldn't because of some reason? - ConspiringLizard: How do you guys feel about yoga? If I’m just starting out, should I drop dollars on a gym membership or just do home bodyweight workouts? 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 podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to http://moneygrab.bscotch.net.

Greetings, Shenanites! This week, we talk phoenix tattoos, stick legs, and weaponized reporting. Is party time? Or is it time for swarming bottlenecks? Here’s a non sequitur pro-tip: if you read Anathem, you’ll have something to chat with Adam about. Questions answered (abbreviated): - Offampie Lomhoo: So this devops handbook says that there is never more than a single bottleneck in a value stream. But the guy with the shovel behind and the starving guy ahead are maybe not equipped to help. Which of the two do you think should help out? - Beekie Boppaboop: I'm wondering why you decided to ditch the random names and went back to people being able to name themselves, as well as if the new podcast page could allow you to see the questions answered in the newest podcast. - Retro Banana Man NL: Where does the name “bug” come from? 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 podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to http://moneygrab.bscotch.net.