[Ep279] Cupcakes and Mugs

[Ep279] Cupcakes and Mugs

Author: Butterscotch Shenanigans October 7, 2020 Duration: 1:06:02

Hi, Shenanites! In this episode, we discuss the good kind of spooky, tooling states, and our deficiencies. But how are you supposed to know how the things you’re taught in high school apply to a thing you don’t know you want to do as a job? Try saying that three times fast. Also, try saying the word “weaning.” It’s a dumb word the more you say it. Weaning. Weeeeaaannning. You’ll see.

PSA: Depending on where you live, food tampering is a felony. So, ya know, don’t.

PS. Adam’s IG handle: adamncoster (https://bit.ly/2F3SjaB)

Questions answered (abbreviated):

  • Zonko Baggoota: Way to get a mention on Game Maker's Toolkit! Did you know he was going talk about Crashlands and the studio ahead of time?
  • FGKeiji: On episode 264, you discussed how having an unlimited runway would allow you to train for two years without worry. Can you go more into detail about what that training process would look like in practice for each of you, and what kinds of skills would be prioritized?
  • giantmuskrat: Please tell us about your favorite cup.

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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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