Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast

Hey there, Shenanites! Same time, no see. We’re back from our GDC trek, and we brought viruses! In this episode, we discuss our GDC experience, how LED lights make everything better, and the secret to everything. Isn’t every book a self-help book if you’re paying attention to your life? Questions answered (abbreviated): - doombrowski: Is taking the trip to GDC worth it? Please explain why or why not. - doctordino: What do you say to those that think self-help/productivity/habit formation books are a bunch of hogwash? - imcade: How often do little mistakes catch you up and what do you do to prevent them? 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 http://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets at podcast@bscotch.net and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox.

Welcome back, Shenanites! We’re at GDC this week, but we made sure this tasty podcast was ready for your waiting ears! In this ep, we talk about extended metaphors, making jam days, and putting the soul back into stuff. Here’s your question of the week: are disciplines squishy, or just the people inside them? Corrections: - Adam was talking about Benedictine when he mentioned herbal liqueur. - When Sam says “matcha” from Uruguay, he means mate (mah-tay) as in yerba mate tea. Questions answered (abbreviated): - challosis: Do y'all still have studio jam days every week? - Anonymous: What sort of data structures do you guys use for levelhead collision checking (lists, maps, trees, etc.)? - Woland77: What is a big gaming-related misconception which you have had disabused? How did that realization change your work? - Mennalus: What are you favorite refreshing adult beverages? - the_rumpus: Where do you guys get your sound effects for your commercial games? - Beringtord: What are some difficulties you guys encountered when you started up the company? How did you guys get to be as successful as you are now? 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 http://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets at podcast@bscotch.net and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox.

Greetings, Shenanites! This week, we talk about nonsense technology that prints Monopoly money, platform wars, and habit volcanoes. Why are games giving you internet chores? Do you consume content or does content consume you? And why is there a heart beast stuck in your knee? There’s really only one way to find out... Questions answered (abbreviated): - SlyFoxglove: Do you have any tips on reading faster? Is it similar to learning to type faster? - PeanutEanut: I stopped playing Crashlands after hearing there was to be a huge content overhaul. How do you feel about creating mixed incentives? - Angrymuffin: As humaans in the 21st century, we use keyboards all the time and it physically PAINS to write by hand. Why does it hurt so much? 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 http://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets at podcast@bscotch.net and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox.

Howdy, Shenanites! This week’s episode gets deep inside your brain! Or maybe just our brains! Join us as we talk about the logic behind the Levelhead campaign, unadulterated glee, and cognitive bias. Time constraints? More like time opportunities! Practice doing so you can learn how to not think. Or rather, what you think you should think about isn’t what you think. Questions answered (abbreviated): - MySecretWeapon: As a full time worker, husband, and father of 2 young kids, my indie dev time is pretty restricted. Do you have any tips for making the most out of very limited dev time? - TheUglyTurnip: Are there any techniques you use to keep knowledge up in your noggin? 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 http://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets at podcast@bscotch.net and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox.

‘Ello, Shenanites! Things get rambunctious this week as we discuss Levelhead rivalries, giant animal rampages, and supercomputer trees. Who knew apples could be so divisive? Mull this one over: What it was is just not what it is anymore. Questions answered (abbreviated): - imcade: Is there something you do in business or personal life that you know is irrational/silly but you do it anyways because that’s how you like it? - TJuice: What’s your fav kind of apple? (yellow, green, red, etc.) - Anonymous: What's your prediction for ASI (artificial super intelligence)? Will we ascend to immortality or get wiped out in Grey Goo? - coolaboola: The feelings you had playing video games as a child; have you lost it? Are you constantly trying to rediscover it? - imcade: What achievements/set of armor/cool loot are you most proud of? 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 http://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets at podcast@bscotch.net and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox.

Happy lunar new year, Shenanites! Join us this week as we talk about epic heroes’ journeys, real life magic, meta-level skills, and life balance. Bonus: even more opportunities to jump on the Bscotch train and get involved in our community! Remember, boredom is just your brain slapping you and calling you to adventure. Questions answered (abbreviated): - JohnPatChap: As people who have been on the hiring side of things, is a resume that’s full of experience in disparate disciplines useful at all to an employer? - MySecretWeapon: As a developer, how do you price a game? - Razr39325: You talk about ways to be more efficient in life, yet you still play games. How do? 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 http://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets at podcast@bscotch.net and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox.

Oh hai, Shenanites! This week we talk about costs, how to get the best ABS, and how to make the best of the graphics you have. Plus, some deep thoughts on DLC. You know what they say about assuming… (Don’t do it.) Questions answered (abbreviated): - Woland77: People have been saying that video games are too expensive to make, and much of the blame for this is pointed at hyper-realistic graphics. Do you think graphical fidelity is necessarily a bad thing in games? - Mennalus: So I listened to Audible's version of Antifragile, and holy cow was that some tough jerky to digest. Any other books similar to that one to listen to? - KingOz: I was thinking of starting my own podcast at my school. What do you think and how should I start? - imcade: What event in any game has made the biggest impact? - Senolir: Any input for solo game devs trying to learn EVERYTHING? - MySecretWeapon: DLC. What are your thoughts? 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 http://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets at podcast@bscotch.net and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox.

Hello, hard candies! Journey with us this week to the land of refactoria where everything gets turned upside down and then rightside up again! In this episode, we talk about what really matters, digital snake oil, and how to not be tepid bathwater. The moral of the story? It’s fun to be people. Questions answered (abbreviated): - MySecretWeapon: I feel like the current game I'm making may actually be commercially viable, but I'm terrified of a bad launch. What advice can you give someone to help them prepare for the launch of a game? - medusamae: What's your least favorite thing about your favorite game, and your favorite thing about your least favorite game? 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 http://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets at podcast@bscotch.net and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox.

Ahoy there, Shenanigang! In this delicious episode, we’re keeping the news short and sweet so that we have even more time for your questions. What’s the most efficient gummy bear delivery method? Where’s the best place to hide your cereal? Plus - ready your earholes - we’re revealing our new game name. Questions answered (abbreviated): - MAP5597: You guys have been replacing "Butterscotch Shenanigans" with other words in your emails--what're your favorites you've come up with so far? Blinker-sketch Shed-nanograms, Banana-scorch Slap-some-cans, others? - coolaboola: Are you not afraid of poison gummy bears? Do you eat everything strangers give you? - Warhaft: What skills did the three of you use to create BScotchID? - rampandapuss: Adam is using different tools for coding BScotch ID 2. Why the change, and has it been worth it so far? - imcade: What is each of your favorite memories from when you guys were kids? - coolaboola: Do you think the podcast has brought the 3 of you even closer? P.S. I'm not talking about spatial dimensions. And has it ever gotten you in hot water with your wives? - challosis: How does the BScotch crew avoid getting SAD? Do you have techniques to stay upbeat and engaged in your tasks? 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 http://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets at podcast@bscotch.net and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox.

Howdy, Buddyscotches! Join us this week as we discuss Rumpus integration, rapscallions, and award-winning toxic communities. How are Sam’s laser eyes? How bad are bad statistics? And can you possibly know that? (No. No, you can’t.) Questions answered (abbreviated): - wonderingmonster: Seth! You mentioned liking Eve Online. What kind of dastardly deeds have you gotten up to in there? - imcade: what is the craziest/creepiest fan interaction you guys have had? 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 http://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets at podcast@bscotch.net and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox.

Welcome back, Bscotches! It’s about to get adulterated up in here as we talk about shaking things up, mechanical completion, and laser drive-bys. The answer to the question you didn’t know you were asking is about 54. (Sidenote: every time the Bros said “Plague, Inc,” they meant Pandemic.) Questions answered (abbreviated): - Coolaboola: Do you guys play boardgames? - Amishcarpool: How did you create your terrain to not look like repeated tiles? - Woland77: How do you - personally, individually - decide about which to give a [dang]? - Imcade: Is it weird to interact with fans? - Mennalus: Are the Scuffle Buddies patch notes your most public secret ever? - Woland77: Why is there no beautiful painting for the tundra in Crashlands? - Imcade: When it comes to you three brothers who is usually in charge more? Who is the people pleaser? If you fight how do you settle the matter? - Farseer: What's your real life "shitty superpower/weakness"? - Farseer: Look, I understand that English is a ridiculous language but please try to explain to me the sense in pronouncing herb as 'erb? 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 http://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets at podcast@bscotch.net and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox.

Got a case of alt-fever? Well, fret not. Just keep hammerin' on and trinkets of wisdom will start to appear in unlikely places! 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 http://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets at podcast@bscotch.net and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox.

As 2017 comes to a debaucherous end we head into #TWENTYGR8TEEN with resolutions to keep it simple and relax! We're going to make some games, fix our eyes, and best of all continue asking "Can we not?" 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 http://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets at podcast@bscotch.net and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox.

Like any reputable news team, we're bringing you wild speculation as to what you can expect for 2018! From iPucks to nested loot crates, next year is sure to be the best EVER. 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 http://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets at podcast@bscotch.net and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox.

Keeping things cool, calm, and collected by bringing you the latest and greatest insights on executing ideas, not following trends, and everyone's favorite, Loot Box Watch 2017. 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 http://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets at podcast@bscotch.net and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox.