[Ep193] Non-Euclidean Donut

[Ep193] Non-Euclidean Donut

Author: Butterscotch Shenanigans March 6, 2019 Duration: 1:06:42
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Peel your oranges, Shenanites, it’s about to get citric! This week, we talk about programmer spirit animals, pudding magic, and orange juice murder math. Secrets and questions abound -- it’s the long-awaited listener question blitz!

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Questions answered (abbreviated):

  • Beekie Boppaboop: Would you ever have a guest on from another game studio? Or maybe Patbard?
  • MySecretWeapon: We haven't heard from Shi in awhile. Is he still alive or are y'all working him to an early grave? Can you call him in to say hey, just so we know he's ok?
  • 0xD0DECAD0: Who, what, when, where, why, and how is Betterscotch Shenanigans nowadays?
  • Zivix: What is your favorite mechanic in Levelhead? Are there any particular features in the game that have you feeling extra jazzed?
  • Flyhoppie Axerompa: If you were a character in the Harry Potter universe and could pick your own Patronus Charm animal what would it be?
  • Beekie Boppaboop: Do you have any favorite numbers?
  • Tim Conceivable: How do you all decide on podcast titles and what will be used in the cold opening at the beginning of each podcast? Is it a democratic decision?
  • Retro Banana Man NL: If you just work normal hours, but you eat a lot of crunchy food during your work, are you crunching?
  • MySecretWeapon: Who is your favorite AAA game developer and why?
  • Justletmeread: Do you guys listen to music/podcasts while you work?

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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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