[Ep144] Flightless Murder Swan

[Ep144] Flightless Murder Swan

Author: Butterscotch Shenanigans April 4, 2018 Duration: 1:06:21
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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?

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