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[Ep151] Spectral Junebugs May 23, 2018

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Hi again, Shenanites! Join us for the inaugural segment of Shi Thing with Shi! Then stick around as we talk about pulling the right weeds, the wild west of data privacy, and managing a colony during volcanic winter. Are spirit animals alien chest bursters or general utility companions? Who would be a sharknado, and who would be a honey badger? Who would be Steve? Grab your beverage of choice and find out!

Also, THE SHENANIJAM! It’s happening June 8th! Go to https://shenanijam.com for more details, to find a team, and to join in on the fun! Maybe win a Nobel Peace Prize! (Maaaaybe.)

Questions answered (abbreviated):

CoffeeChemist: How do you guys like your coffee?
BrYanS: How long did you guys sleep at the beginning of your company?
Anonymous: Is there ever going to be voice over for the characters in Crashlands?
Anonymous: Beyond the Sam-trailer, have you considered voice acting in your games? Would you consider suing someone who steals funny voice clips from your podcasts and puts them into his or her IP?
doombrowski: If each of you had a spirit animal, what would it be and why?

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[Ep150] Tangent Stones May 16, 2018

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Hey there, Shenanites! On the sesquicentennial episode of the cast, we discuss the Combover patch, emblazoned tangential stones, and how adults need more exuberance in their lives. Emphatically emphasize a flower bush! Maybe spend the rest of your day skipping! After all, humans are just tubes with legs, and if a learning curve is steep, it’s all the easier to climb.

Note: At 52 min, the dictionary Sam is referencing is the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows (https://www.dictionaryofobscuresorrows.com).

Questions answered (abbreviated):

Anonymous: Do you guys think you'd be making games today if Sam didn't have to face cancer, and crash-the-lands right into cancer's face?
Woland77: What would you dooOOOOooo for a chocolate-coated brick of vanilla ice cream?
imcade: Do any of you feel debilitated when there is too much choice in games?
RetroBananaManNL: How did you get in contact with Fat Bard for your music? Just a lucky shot or a thoughtful decision?

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[Ep149] Sticky Justice May 09, 2018

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Welcome back, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about Levelhead, trendy whippersnappers, and the secret keys you use to open up your dreams. People should just DO MORE THINGS. So sign up for the Bscotch Shenanijam, coming June 8! Because a jam is about creating an awesome thing together that you dump your whole mind and soul into. Go to https://shenanijam.com for more info.

Questions answered (abbreviated):

cctechwiz: Do you have any suggestions to prepare your bodies, fingers, brains, or any other necessary appendages for the upcoming ShenaniJam?
Flabsie: When did we all agree on being called 'Shenanites'? What happened to the creative variety in the podcast shownotes? Who the hell voted in favor of Shenanites?!#TeamShenanigang
durentis: Could you share your thoughts on a password-free Internet, not just Rumpus, were others to follow suit?
FlameItKermit: During game jams, what sort of jobs are divided/delegated between Seth and Adam? (I'm assuming Sam just sticks to art...)

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[Ep148] Suck Vortex May 02, 2018

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What up, Shenanites! This week we discuss watching the news during recess, gaming with our wives, and jamming. It’s also high time for another LOOT BOX WATCH, 2018 edition. Ride out that anger wave, and never forget, you have to be bad before you can be less bad.

BONUS PLUG: Sign-up for the Bscotch Shenanijam (itch.io/jam/bscotch2018), coming at you June 8! You can never be ready, or you’re always ready. Either way, do it.

Questions answered (abbreviated):

Anonymous: Adam has recently talked about he and his wife playing vidjigames, together or simultaneously in the same room. Is this something you can each do with your wives, or did only Adam use his husband-mancy to brainwash his wife into thinking she enjoys it? Also, how do you feel about the concept of making games designed to make ladies want to play them (with or without mind-manipulating 'mancies)?
Cctechwiz: Are there any "katas" you do for honing your general game design skills?

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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[Ep147] Void Sandwich Apr 25, 2018

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Hello, Shenanites! Join us this week as we talk about security through obfuscation, strategy guides for gains, and forest persons. Plus, an update on squirrel thwarting and another thing schools get wrong. That balloon might just be for you. Even if you don’t give a grain-nola.

Questions answered (abbreviated):

coolaboola: Do you guys believe in an afterlife?
Duckmaster: What is the best type of moustache?
quantum_anomaly: Unintended uses of items can make for interesting level design and reward creative thinking, but could also be a toxic crutch for trolls. What are your thoughts on patching levelhead post-launch, and do you have any ideas for how to notify players/creators that some levels are now unbeatable once a "bug" is patched?
TJuice: Imagine you all have a 4th brother. Who is he? What role would bro 4 play?
CoffeeChemist: How do we go from student and gamejam games to something that is "complete" and marketable?

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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[Ep146] Double Neutron Star Apr 18, 2018

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Buckle up, Shenanites! In this week’s episode, we talk about lubing up your ABS, how to frustrate squirrels, and why group projects are the worst. Are ballet dancers just traveling burrito magicians? When should you downgrade your baby to river rocks? This is gonna get zany.

Questions answered (abbreviated):

Gerf99: Any tips to keep people excited and focused on creating rather than procrastinating?
Farseer: Butt-erscotch, A-S-S brothers, Rump-us. Everything comes back to your backsides, so who has the best butt? Any hilarious butt related stories? Regarding above question, I have "arse" in my name, I'm qualified.
cctechwiz: How do you go about setting expectations and getting (willing) support from those around you to devote so much of your time to working on what you love? Do you ever struggle with balancing family time and taking time to sharpen your skill sets?
Angrymuffin: In episode 17 Seth, you went to Chipotle and got a tardis burrito. Have you seen this any other times? Have you gotten one yourself or even tested the limits of how much can fit in a tardis burrito? What is your favorite stuff to put in a burrito?
Aviox: Are any of you owners of VR hardware? What is your opinion on the current tech and experience?
BlondeViking91: Your bit on ethics in player-made content brought up my head of publishing's affirmation that 'time to penis' is a very real, measurable phenomenon with any shared player input, starting even with usernames. We make social mobile games and suffer for it!
ohnoimdead: You never published the Crashlands editor for fear of toxic culture (and penises everywhere), however, you have now made a game that is half editor. How are you going to screen for penises (not just naughty language)?

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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[Ep145] Robot Vending Machine Apr 11, 2018

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Ahoy, Shenanites! Join us this week as we discuss funzine spam, tier 1 dirt patches, and analytics. It’s big data time! Or is it. Plus, we get into talking about getting in there because sometimes you think you’re getting in there but you haven’t actually gotten in there yet. Try saying that three times fast.

Questions answered (abbreviated):

Woland77: How is Shi doing? What's new with him?
Mennalus: Hey, do you guys use game analytics at all, to see what people are doing in your 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 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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[Ep144] Flightless Murder Swan Apr 04, 2018

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Hello again, Shenanites! We’re solidly floating down Refactoria River in the in-between - it’s a place where you go to make things better! In this episode, we talk about battle royales, snake people, and why Tyler Durden never had a vegetable garden. I mean, you just gotta get in there.

Questions answered (abbreviated):

Duckmaster: Is coffee the source of all life?
imcade: Would you ever do like a recap podcast episode?
MySecretWeapon: In past episodes, you've talked about submitting talks to things like GDC that get shot down. Would you ever consider doing some of the talks in house anyway as a YouTube series or something?
RetroBananaManNL: Your moving gametitles on the main screens are amazing, but how did you do it?
Ps7cho: So being people who test and learn what are your thoughts on open development for snuppies?
Angrymuffin: Scuffle Buddies has creature capturing/taming in an "overworld" then the buddies are used in GLORIOUS BATTLE. The method of capture "set a trap, then reel in a tether" sounds a LOT like the birding game. Right track?
MySecretWeapon: When are we going to get our See Thru Dang Tank in the merch shop?
coolaboola: My son is excited about Level Head and would like to know if it will be ready for his birthday or Xmas, and will there be a dinosaur?

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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[Ep143] Twenty-Four Seventy Mar 28, 2018

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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 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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[Ep142] Forgiveness Mechanics Mar 21, 2018

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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 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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