[Ep225] LIVE from Shenanicon 2019!

Hey there, Shenanites! Your fellow Bscotcheroonies asked, and we answered LIVE at Shenanicon 2019! In this episode, we discuss the paradox of productivity tools, algorithmic curation, and burning the boats. We get pretty existential, but then, when do we not? Here’s a pro tip: as cool as it sounds, don’t name your kid Scam Likely.

Thanks to everyone who came out to the second Shenanicon!

Questions answered (abbreviated):

• AngryMuffin: What was it like going back to Scuffle Buddies after working on Levelhead for so long? How hard was it to get it playable for the convention?
• Cprice: If you could have one Levelhead power up in real life, which would it be?
• Ben C: Are there any productivity tools that you've tried but decided against using in the long run?
• The_Rumpus: If you had the time/the want, what would be the SECOND Butterscotch Shenanigans podcast?
• QuantumAnomaly: Do you find it difficult to come up with something (like say, a podcast question) when you feel like you're being put on the spot, or do you operate better under pressure?
• Adam M: Google announced Play Pass this week, stating that developers will be paid according to an algorithm that incorporates time spent in their app with unknown factors to determine which titles "bring the highest user value." How do you think this will change the mobile game ecosystem?
• Ps7cho: What "old person" things do yall do?
• Mr. Ward: How important do you think staying on brand as a game studio is? If you are known for a certain genre or style of game, how would you transition to trying something else?
• Alex T: What is the thing you found most surprising and/or unexpected in any stage of development, either positive or negative?
• lexzap: You can only own one gaming device: mobile phone, Switch, Playstation, or Xbox. Which one would you choose and why?

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