[Ep172] Sarah Compsognathus

[Ep172] Sarah Compsognathus

Author: Butterscotch Shenanigans October 10, 2018 Duration: 1:09:01

Hi again, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about cultural gravity wells, the dangers of floss, and sleep deprivation. Can a bitter taste elevate your animal nature? Can you ever move past paywall injustice? We have no idea. Just do something and see if it works. What are we, narwhals?

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Questions answered (abbreviated):

  • imcade: Do you guys actually drink coffee when you record your podcasts?
  • MAP5597: How would you feel about a community-created Crashlands Creator?
  • Dageki: What do you “know” about Polyphasic Sleep? Have you tried it? If not, would you? If so, how’d it go and did you stop? For all answers, why?
  • Anonymous: What's your take on games, particularly in the mobile arena, that are initially free to download, but eventually hit you with a one-time premium price tag to access all the content? Is it the right way for a new developer to let players get a taste before coughing up $ to peeps with no prior credibility, or would one be better off establishing a premium price from the get go?

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Pull up a chair and pour something warm. Each week, the folks behind the award-winning indie studio Butterscotch Shenanigans-the creators of Crashlands-sit down to untangle the messy, rewarding, and often absurd reality of making games. Coffee with Butterscotch feels less like a formal broadcast and more like eavesdropping on a freewheeling conversation between friends who’ve been in the trenches. You’ll hear them dissect the nuts and bolts of development, from art pipelines to bug-squashing, but the discussion rarely stays in the technical lane. It veers into the philosophy of creativity, the rollercoaster of running a small business, and the strange habits that fuel productivity. The tone is unfiltered and genuinely funny, because the hosts don’t separate the work from the life surrounding it. This podcast digs into how to solve problems, ship your projects, and keep your sanity while doing it, all served with a heavy dose of camaraderie and self-deprecating humor. It’s a weekly dose of insight and laughter for anyone curious about the stories behind the screen, whether you're a seasoned developer, an aspiring creator, or just someone who enjoys peeking behind the curtain of how things are made.
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