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[Ep161] Anti-mentors Jul 25, 2018

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Hi again, Shenanites! In this episode, we discuss studio burn rates, existential crises, and brain perceptions. Plus, we talk about a huge, literally game-changing update to Levelhead mechanics! This week, go thank someone who instilled good habits into you against your will. Whether they were a coach parent or a force of nature, where would you be without them?

Questions answered (abbreviated):

challosis: Can y'all share some of the financial details of going indie, minus actual numbers? How did y'all support yourself in the beginning? Is Crashlands revenue higher or lower than your current burn rate? This doesn't get talked about enough in the industry!
samantonio: Do y'all have any "brain hacks" you use to stay positive and keep new ideas flowing?
imcade: Have you ever had a mentor?

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://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to podcast@bscotch.net, 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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[Ep160] Infinite Spider Jars Jul 18, 2018

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Salutations, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about the squeaky pulley crew, bus pants, and how turnip beauty standards make Sam cry. Do you feel selfsmug about your painvestments? Because sometimes you can’t portmanteau your way out of a situation.

Questions answered (abbreviated):

Anonymous: As game devs how do you feel when someone says they want to play a game where you can do anything?
imcade: Have you ever had a bad experience with a game you were looking forward to not live up to what you expected?
Haxplixer: You like free software, so would you like free games with no money grabbing system? I'm thinking for your jam games?
CoffeeChemist: You guys are allowed to take one creature and one character from one of your games. Who and what would it be and why?
imcade: What is the first album you ever owned?
TheUglyTurnip: You talked about how you helped create One Epic Knight. Can you tell us the juicy bits and how you created the game?

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[Ep159] Emotional Heist Jul 11, 2018

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Buckle up your avocadoes, Shenanites! It’s about to get real. This week, we talk about our initial curse offering of hexcoins, making game sausage, and surveillance toilets. Have more ideas that you throw away. Practice more because there are no shortcuts. It’s 20GR18, go do stuff.

Questions answered (abbreviated):

doombrowski: If you were able to go back in time and teach your less art capable self how to wiggle nodes, what would you recommend to yourself when getting started?
giantmuskrat: Why can I touch my toes when I stand and bend over, but not when I sit on my butt? Do your legs get longer when you sit down too?

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[Ep158] Safety Appetizer Jul 04, 2018

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Hello, Shenanites! This is the first episode we’re recording in our new podcast space! This week, we discuss how buses high-five, opinionated systems, and flying potatoes. If things seem out of whack, it might just be a problem of depth. Advice for cameras and life!

Questions answered (abbreviated):

uppscatningsman: I think a lot of us would like to hear what the rest of your [brainstorming process for the Shenanijam] was like because [Goop Legacy] seemingly turned out nothing like the game you talked about in the kick off podcast.
cdcMully: I'm looking for some experience advice regarding the business aspect of creating a studio. I've never started a business before and have no idea where to begin or if it's even necessary?
Anonymous: You always mention "the dads." Can you elaborate?
ILikeEatingPie: In flop rocket, as far as I can tell, the rocket seems to be approximately 1M wide. The pilot, who frequently explodes their way out of that vessel is about 1M tall. All of the other people around the launch pad are much smaller, maybe a 1/3M tall. Does the M actually stand for a meter like I originally thought? That would make everyone really tiny. Is there official lore for this? Also, that potato is huge! Is there any official lore for it?

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[Ep157] Wrenches 101 Jun 27, 2018

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Hey there, Shenanites! This week we talk about existential worlds, our soothsaying spreadsheet, and sensory deprivation. Also, miswanting. It’s a thing. And sometimes you gotta let people flail a lot, and then boop them in the right direction.

Questions answered (abbreviated):

MySecretWeapon: I'm participating in a game jam at the end of June. I've done one before but I'm bringing 2 guys who haven't. What's the best way to split the work load between the 3 of us?
zacyzacy: Hey dudes, you talk about how great it is organize your thoughts onto some paper, but how do I turn my empty page into thoughts?
fascinator: Are all Free-2-Play games bad? Or is it just the ones that use greasy tactics to get you in?

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[Ep156] Projectile Freedom Jun 20, 2018

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Hi again, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about scooter gangs, dirt sharks, and rules versus loopholes. How do you discover things if most things on most things aren’t worth discovering? Grab a mug of granola, and find out!

Questions answered (abbreviated):

PottyGamer: If one person on a Jam Team is solely responsible for the coding, how do you keep the other teammates engaged when they've finished their duties and you're knee-deep in code trying to finish and debug?
grumpygramps: What does a day in the life look like for the bros? Do you take time in the morning to read/workout? What do you eat for breakfast? Do you have a daily meeting at the office? What activities/projects do you work on outside of the office, and when?

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[Ep155] Butterscotch Shenanijam 20GR18 LIVE Kick-down Event Jun 13, 2018

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Hey there, Shenanites! In this extra special live episode, we talk about our whys and then we ask about yours! Tune in to hear the answers your comrades-in-arms gave. Who risked life and limb (literally, someone broke their foot), and who fell prey to Murphy’s Law? Plus, the lowdown on the third volume in our epic goop trilogy! Tears were shed, lessons were learned, and games were made.

Thanks to everyone who participated in our second annual Butterscotch Shenanijam! Check out the sweet, sweet jammy fruits of all that labor at https://shenanijam.com.

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[Ep154] Special Butterscotch Shenanijam 20GR18 Kick-off Minisode Jun 08, 2018

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Welcome to the 20GR18 Butterscotch Shenanijam, Shenanites! In this special bonus jammy minisode, we go over the themes and achievements of this year's Shenanijam. Tune in to hear us spitball a brain diamond. Whether you’re doing it for fun or for glory or for world domination, just abandon your life for the weekend and go for it!

Get more information at the Shenanijam website https://shenanijam.com. And if you’re still on the fence, remember that jamming favors people of action, so don’t think too hard. May your jam be swift and your games playable.

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://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets at podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox.

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[Ep153] Moby Dirt Jun 06, 2018

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Hello, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about naked sprints, infinite beans, and drowning people in pudding. Also, a long overdue update on Levelhead! What do chemical burns and smelling like beans have in common? You’ll have to listen in to find out!

If you haven’t committed yet, now (and all the time leading up to June 8th) is the time to sign up for the Shenanijam at https://shenanijam.com! Grab a friend, grab some beers (root or otherwise, in moderation of course), grab a temporary Game Maker Studio 2 license, and come make jelly!

Questions answered (abbreviated):

Anonymous: What's the best advice you can give a startup indie company that's bootstrapping it's finances?
FiveIron: What are your pet's names? My cat's is Dr Fluffstein PhD.
imcade: What is the worst job you ever had?
Thorson: Do you guys live by the rules of improv to never use 'no' and only use 'and' or are you guys just THAT in tune?

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://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets at podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox.

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[Ep152] Plantar's Fascism May 30, 2018

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Greetings, Shenanites! In this episode, we go over the final installment of the Bscotch principles! We also talk about the ice cream problem, the dangers of over-exuberance, and a mutual coincidence of wants. After all, we’re all just weird, kind of smooth-skinned monkeys -- that’s why you gotta go two why’s deep.

ALSO, the SHENANIJAM is heading your way June 8th! Find out more info at https://shenanijam.com. Don’t be a rhombus, Steve!

Questions answered (abbreviated):

FiveIron: How can I throw money at you without having to order something from the store?
MySecretWeapon: What about a Buttersub Shenaniscription option where we can just give you more money?
divo: Do you three still play video games together? Do you prefer online or in-person gaming?

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://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets at podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox.

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