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[Ep501] Twenty-Twenty-Vibe Jan 08, 2025

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This week, we talk about premium mobile games, balance mechanics, and the theme of the year. It’s twenty-twenty-vibe: just do your thing. Find your rhythm, go with the flow, and keep your momentum up without getting bogged down by rigid plans. It's all about tuning in to what feels right and trusting that good vibes will follow.

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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

00:45 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

01:05 Name of the Year

17:05 Kitchen Scale

28:18 Nail it or Whiff it: Inscription

31:36 Challosis: Smartphones have been around for ages, so why is great purchase-able titles on mobile only happening now?

49:12 QuantumAnomaly:How do you balance content and mechanics in a way that keeps player's interest in a game like crashlands 2?

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[Ep500] Algorithm Gods Jan 01, 2025

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In this episode, we discuss our predictions for the consoles, Steam and mobile industry. 2024’s moniker was “20 2x4 (two-by-four): Nail it” – what should 2025’s call to action be? We’ve got some ideas, but we want to hear your suggestions! Submit your taglines at podcast.bscotch.net or drop them in the discord.gg/bscotch thread.

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Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/

Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4

Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/

00:31 Intro

00:48 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

02:43 Predictions

47:12 2025 Themes

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[Ep499] Number Crunch Dec 25, 2024

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This week, we talk about 2024 stats, community engagement, and integration. Making things work together is never simple. Small changes can cause big ripples, and keeping the machine running means constant tweaks, steady fixes, and the occasional facepalm. In the end, it all comes down to communication because nothing integrates without people staying in sync.

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

00:48 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

01:19 Crashlands 2 Development Stats

34:32 Levelhead Stats

48:25 Crashlands Stats

Other things mentioned:

Seth’s GDC talk: Stress-Free Game Development
Levelhead in Summer Games Done Quick 2024

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[Ep498] Monopoly of Time Dec 18, 2024

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In this episode, we discuss flying drones, design bibles, and subscription models. Subscription services for games are different from streaming services. The goal isn’t for the player to binge and bounce. These models favor replayability and retention, incentivizing live-service games while sidelining smaller story-driven experiences.

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

00:40Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

01:54 Flying Drones

10:39 Belkmaster5000: What do you think of the idea of a design Bible?

35:04 Lexzap: What’s your take on the subscription-cation of all media and particularly on games

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[Ep497] Be Curious, Not Judgmental Dec 11, 2024

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This week, we talk about the shiny new trailer for Crashlands 2! Plus, Steam page changes and the magic of curiosity. A lesson we could all learn from cats: be curious. Every question you ask, and the way you ask it, changes your experience of the world. Add some weird, wild, and wonderfully unexpected moments to your life!

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/

00:24 Intro

00:42 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

07:37 Trailer

14:50 Steam Page

40:52 Dageki: What kinds of lessons are you most keen to pass along?

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[Ep496] Missing Voices Dec 04, 2024

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In this episode, we discuss baby stories, “marriage language,” and analytics. Data might look like hard facts, but ultimately it comes down to interpretation. And what’s interpretation if not an opinion? Ask yourself: whose opinion are you listening to, and whose voice is missing from the numbers?

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/

00:24 Intro

01:27 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

01:45 Baby Story

23:57 Half Life

29:38 Challosis: Do you and your partner have a "marriage language" of sounds and syllables?

39:25 Mimmabip Gourkee : What are some of the important analytics you want to collect with crashlands 2?

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[Ep495] Stepping Stone Nov 27, 2024

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This week, we talk about nostalgia, content moderation, and social media migration. The rapid migration to new platforms shows just how tired people are of algorithm-driven, ad-packed chaos. Decentralized spaces let users take control, curating their feeds and dodging the negativity baked into bigger networks. It’s not about chasing likes—it’s about finding a space for real connections and authentic content.

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

01:31 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

04:10 Social Media

17:27 Content Moderation

Things Mentioned: Blue Sky Profile

Butterscotch Studio: https://bsky.app/profile/bscotch.net
Adam Coster: https://bsky.app/profile/adamcoster.com
Sam Coster: https://bsky.app/profile/yooello.bsky.social

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[Ep494] Plans in Motion Nov 20, 2024

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In this episode, we discuss GameMaker, social manipulation, and pre-production. Planning is a powerhouse for shaping an ideal outcome, but sticking to a plan? That’s a trap. The real magic happens when you adapt on the fly, tweaking and pivoting as reality throws its curveballs.

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/

00:23 Intro

00:43 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

01:06 GameMaker Anniversary

13:28 Economy of Hatred

47:56 Cpt. Jazz:how beneficial 'Pre-Production' was to cultivate a general path forward?

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[Ep493] High on Life Nov 13, 2024

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This week, we talk about the game dev grind, curating social media, and health wake-up calls. Instead of extreme overhauls, small consistent habits are the name of the game. To make changes stick, they need to be reasonable and gradual. This applies to health and pretty much everything else too! It’s all part of staying ahead of those creeping issues before they start kicking down the door.

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/

00:34 Intro

00:57 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

06:45 Health and maintenance

15:52 Ads

26:56 Social Media

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[Ep492] Handle the Basics Nov 06, 2024

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In this episode, we discuss knowledge vaults, rhythm games, and automation tools. With the right leverage, automation doesn’t replace your skills, it amplifies them. You might lose a bit of hands-on practice, but you’ll be free to focus on bigger challenges and level up where it counts.

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

00:45 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)

02:03 TimConceivable: will you guys do anything special for episode 500?

13:45 Do any of you have a PKMS (Personal Knowledge Management System)?

28:32 OopoongaToppak: Have you guys ever tried making a rhythm game?

38:01 Ronniethebear: Programmers! Do you ever feel too reliant on auto-complete in your IDE?

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