Hey there, Shenanites! In this episode, Seth tries to spoil things, but Adam and Sam stop him. Also! We talk about the genesis of Levelhead early access, beefy switch magic, and the PJP rite of passage. To paraphrase Leonard Bernstein: all you need for greatness is a plan and not quite enough time. Want to meet up with us? We have a GDC meet-up on March 18 at 4:30p! Keep an eye on the Twitters for updates and more info. Plus, get your tickets for Shenanicon 2019 at https://meet.bscotch.net! Questions answered (abbreviated): ANGRY MUFFIN: Will the Veeru be making an appearance in LeveLHead? Dapvoo Doopokool: Would you ever consider doing a behind the scenes look at making the podcast? Beekie Boppaboop: What’s one small thing that you’ve done or gotten that’s made your life much better? Cpt. Jazz: Adam, according to your LinkedIn page, one of the societies you were a part of back in uni was "Chicago Men's A Cappella." Care to give us a sample of what went down up there? CreatorRedA: Have you ever gotten a business card from someone that you actually used? On a related note, what are your opinions on self promotion? Mopait Flatunk: Does Seth still stream on the weekends? Is there an archive of the videos somewhere? Cerator: I‘ve heard about this memory palace technique you explained, but haven’t tried it. Do you think it could also work twice? Would you have to choose a different route when memorizing another list of things to prevent mixing up those two lists? Does this also work for lists that change on a daily basis like grocery lists? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

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! Meet up with us at GDC this year! March 18 at 4:30pm. Keep an eye out for more information. ALSO, save the date for Butterscotch Shenanicon 2019 on September 28! Tickets go on sale March 6 at https://meet.bscotch.net. 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? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Buckle your shoes, Shenanites, we’ve got some yarns to loom! This week, we discuss how to read secrets, coat towels, and finding your way out of pickles. ARE WE CRUNCHING? Nah. This is fine. Questions answered (abbreviated): Sean: At what point in time do you feel in your career did you begin to feel like an actual developer? Or did you ever? Pottysitter Gamerguy: Can we take up a collection for RetroBananaman NL so he can finally get his proper Bananaman License? (He’s been non-licensed for far too long!) Cerator: How did you find your brand colours? And what are their Pantone names? Flyhoppie Axerompa: Would you ever consider doing a lightning round style podcast every once in a while, where instead of the normal news and conversation you answer as many questions as you could possibly answer in an hour? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hi again, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about appeasing the physicists, demon shepherds, and the attention economy. Plus, bad vs. different and the baggage of ego. Grab your mug and warm up your headphones -- it’s about to get podcasty. Questions answered (abbreviated): A slew of questions about the MM2 announcement: shoutouts to Zooslap Wumpywippy, Calmzippa Aydsand, Doopvoo Tapdanger, and Ittymumble Jotort AstroBeef: How do you know when your design is bad, and when your design is just different? Do you think it's important to make a set of design values like moral values? 0xD0DECAD0: Do you think Butterscotch Shenanigans will finally get a Wikipedia page after the release of Level Head? nattysplines: If the money grab, grabs all the money, would you consider becoming professional podcasters instead of game devs? bamhm182: You've been talking about your devops pipeline for a few weeks. Can you go into more specifics? What kind of stuff have you automated aside from deploying new game builds? Sean: When you come across a problem that is difficult to solve, how does it affect your motivation? What’s your strategy to persevere through a difficult problem without letting it hinder your quality/efficiency of work? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hey there, Shenanites! In this episode, we tell you the saga of Space Brian and then discuss dumplefests, movie breadcrumbs, and the shift to spectacles. Word to the wise: if you pre-decide, then you can stop deciding. Also, Metaphorgasm. Questions answered (abbreviated): MySecretWeapon: When I finally get around to ordering my copy of Metaphorgasm, by Sam Coster, can I send it off to get it signed by Sam, and maybe even the rest of the Bscotch crew? CoffeeChemist: Do y'all give good hugs? Beekie Boppaboop: Are there any items you really wanted to add to Levelhead but you decided you shouldn't because of some reason? ConspiringLizard: How do you guys feel about yoga? If I’m just starting out, should I drop dollars on a gym membership or just do home bodyweight workouts? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Greetings, Shenanites! This week, we talk phoenix tattoos, stick legs, and weaponized reporting. Is party time? Or is it time for swarming bottlenecks? Here’s a non sequitur pro-tip: if you read Anathem, you’ll have something to chat with Adam about. Questions answered (abbreviated): Offampie Lomhoo: So this devops handbook says that there is never more than a single bottleneck in a value stream. But the guy with the shovel behind and the starving guy ahead are maybe not equipped to help. Which of the two do you think should help out? Beekie Boppaboop: I'm wondering why you decided to ditch the random names and went back to people being able to name themselves, as well as if the new podcast page could allow you to see the questions answered in the newest podcast. Retro Banana Man NL: Where does the name “bug” come from? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://www.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hello, Shenanites! This week, we discuss crates full of yetis, bug stomping, and memory palace walks. It’s still all about that DevOps. Plus, check out our shiny new podcast page (https://beta.bscotch.net/podcast), currently in beta! Soon our old page can slink off into the night. Questions answered (abbreviated): ANGRY MUFFIN: So, I asked that question like a year and a half ago. So, to alleviate confusion and add context, could you answer that question before this one? RetroBananaManNL: How do you reflect after a gamejam? And how much time should you set out between jams to reflect? CoffeeChemist: So the UK has the first game dev union. I'm very curious what the bscotch bros think of it. Woland77: Game developers should probably unionize. Unions are great! But you are all Indies. What do you think? Would unionization in the AAA Dev world impact Indie Developers? Do you see any benefits or complications coming your way if that were to happen? Angrymuffin: In episode 137, you talked about how having a blizzard subscription instead of a WOW subscription would be okay and may even feel less like buying a product. You hinted that this “may be the future of Rumpus.” Can this POSSIBLY BE SO?! Is this something that would be widely accepted or CRIPPLINGLY REJECTED? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://beta.bscotch.net/podcast, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Spoilers ahead, Shenanites! In this episode, we learn to love the needle, poke people with popsicles, and talk Bandersnatch in great detail. If you get too close to real physics, it all becomes an incomprehensible nightmare. Things will fall through the cracks if everything is cracks. That’s why you need to go as meta as you can. Mark your calendars for the 20-Grind-teen Shenanijam, July 12-14! Keep an eye on https://Shenanijam.com for more details. Do an obstacle course for your mind! Questions answered (abbreviated): RetroBananaManNL: What is your favorite food? PeanutEanut: Do you fellows have any funny stories of glitchy game play of early Crashlands? Ps7cho: Seth! And brothers, but mostly Seth. Do you sill refrain from taking your phone into the bathroom? Have the others started this ritual too? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hiya, Shenanites! In this episode, we discuss Canada Tuesdays, long-winded vacuous nonsense, and how to throw pigs over walls. The answer is more complicated than you think. Then again, maybe some questions should never be answered. Questions answered (abbreviated): Anonymous: Are there any rival shipping companies in the BS universe? Anonymous: As someone who is a self taught programmer attempting to make games, what skills or areas of knowledge have you guys found are missing from being self taught? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hi there, Shenanites! Hop aboard the tisane train, and join us this week as we discuss foodstuff categorization, tiers of community, and ghost mancy. Also, LOOT BOX WATCH returns! But hey, at least there isn’t a ghost roaming around your house and loudly judging you. Questions answered (abbreviated): rosareven: Have you ever had days when you wake up and just don't feel like doing anything? How do you get through that feeling and pick up motivation again? RetroBananaManNL: How did you start building the community around Bscotch? And when (during development or around game launch)? imcade: Do you believe in ghosts? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

HELLOOO, Shenanites! In this tasty episode, we discuss avocado bugs, which came first: the chicken or the pancake, and organic pre-punched bananas. If you haven’t tried our new patented burrito cleanse, you’re missing out! Plus, get ready to sharpen your nose after we finally reveal our 2019 tagline! Correction: 20-Refine-teen was first suggested by bamhm182. Sorry bout that! Questions answered (abbreviated): deadearthman: Have you ever been in a public place and heard your Butterscotch Shenanigans splash screen jingle? What was your feeling? RetroBananaManNL: What do you guys eat for breakfast? Anonymous: Do packages come in any other platonic solids besides the cube? Cerator: Is a player allowed to have more than one level in QA at the same time? If yes: Are all of those bumped up in the queue equally by playing levels of other players? Farseer: What are your BScotchStradamus predictions for which of Adam's body parts will fail next? Is your quest for self improvement actually a mission to shed your mortal coils and ascend before he falls apart? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hey there, Shenanites! Welcome to the last Coffee with Butterscotch episode of 20gr18! This week, we talk about holiday creep, hand films, and version control. We’ll see you in 20 fine teen! 20 crime teen? Hm. Better workshop it some more. Questions answered (abbreviated): bamhm182: We are now in the last month of 20gr18. How have you guys stopped f***in' around? Do you feel like you accomplished more this year than prior years? RetroBananaManNL: Where do you get your industry news information from? Dageki: How do you DO version control on your code? When you do DO code, do you follow any particular style (agile, etc)? doombrowski: I've been working on a game off and on for about 2 years now. The full gameplay loop is playable but there's still hardly any content in it. Should I go into early access or wait to release with what I feel is adequate content? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hiya, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about checkpoint strategy, exposure bucks, and internally narrating your value systems. Heck, we don’t know -- there’s no actual information here. But there is some wild speculation! Questions answered (abbreviated): PeanutEanut: What is the stance on parallel universes in your Bscotch universe? Are there alternate versions of Fluxx? Are your games in the same multiverse as us? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hi, Shenanites! This week we talk about epic moves (heh), the continuing saga of Fallout’s fallout, and why a back burner is just an incinerator. The most unexpected thing that happened this week was that people’s expectations were met. The one time at least. Also, books! Read them! Or not. Depending on what you want to do. Questions answered (abbreviated): lekiy: With Scuffle Buddies not your active project, do you occasionally dip into it in order to keep it active in your head meats? How does the studio manage having multiple projects without abandoning them? Razr39325: You guys read a lot of books but when do you read them? How do you fit reading into your daily life? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Howdy, Shenanites! If you put your ears near this, you’ll hear about winter season survival thermoses, mechanic driven design, and regressive taxes. Sometimes it turns out that you’ve decided to fail. So maybe just… stop? Questions answered (abbreviated): Woland77: I remember seeing in the settings for one of your older games that you implemented controls for the Sony Xperia Play, a gaming phone that never caught on. So far, no gaming phones have really caught on. Why do you think that is? Cathal: Do you think you'll ever take the podcast on tour? challosis: What is your favorite video game soundtrack (and/or remix album)? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hey there, Shenanites! This week, we’re all recovering from the breaks that broke us a little, but there’s always room to do some horn tooting. Grab a mug of something cozy, and join us as we discuss baobab trees, churning, and the slippery slope of convenience. Questions answered (abbreviated): (Not technically answered, but shoutout!) RetroBananaManNL: Several prime numbered episodes have been passed without notice, so let's call out the next one like the old times. cdcMully: In the game dev process by far my weakest point is the art. I've kinda been sticking to simpler art styles, but would eventually like to make a fun RPG with many weapons, armor and characters. Finding an artist would be ideal but it's just not viable at the moment as this is just a hobby for me. Should I just keep practicing art until I get to that point or do you have any suggestions or tips? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hello again, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about the wily link lynx, fruits pooping nuts, and strategic tackling. Plus, another sidebar about lootboxes and real money auction houses. Isn’t the main problem with siloed knowledge figuring out what to do about treadmills? Questions answered (abbreviated): RetroBananaManNL: Is there a reason why you launched the Crashlands co-op update the day you launched it? jangofeet: Can you talk about the process for getting approved to publish a game on the Switch? Skoad: How do you feel about large companies buying out a small studio's game and then just sticking price tags everywhere? Would you ever consider this for your games if the price was right? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hello, Shenanites! In this episode, we discuss navigating by eyeball, living in chaos, and tight back processes. It’s time to stop being apologetic about your design decisions. Convenience is the enemy of adventure! Questions answered (abbreviated): Theonean: Are you guys going to partake in meatpieceween? RetroBananaManNL: How is work going with the brain globes? Is it working or did it not work out? imcade: Do you have rivals or arch nemeses? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hi again, Shenanites! Welcome to another episode of tangents with some game devs! This week, we talk about ghost hugs, PR nightmares, and arbitrary rules. We also got you covered with a small flood of video questions. In other news, Crashlands is coming out for the Switch tomorrow (Nov 8th)! Boot up the game and grab a couch buddy, and you can explore Woanope together! That’s some joy con math everyone can get behind. Questions answered (abbreviated): Angrymuffin: What will happen with question asking when you migrate the podcast page over to Rumpus? Will we have a way on the podcast page to have a nickname on top of our duskwatcher alias? imcade: Are there unwritten rules you as brothers have that may be silly to outsiders? coolaboola: I don't have a heist team to break in to the $550 GDC vault. Any chance you can post your speeches on the blog? audioneptune32: Will we ever get a 6th episode of Bscotch University? PeanutEanut: When is the next BS University coming out? Can you do one on infinite world generation like you have in Roid Rage or even Crashlands? Mennalus: Where's that Perlin Noise endless world dev tutorial I've been waiting for? TimConceivable: Have you considered doing more advanced Gamemaker tutorials? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hey hey, Shenanites! This week, we discuss maximizing your lifetime spook on the spookchain, how strangers aren’t friends, and forging new neural connections. Here’s the thing though -- whatever it is that you do, do something else for a while. Questions answered (abbreviated): RetroBananaManNL: Is anyone of you going to join nanowrimo this year? Anonymous: FrenchToastMafia here. Do you find any other industries to provide helpful analogies to solve game dev specific problems? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hi there, Shenanities! We recorded this episode LIVE at Shenanicon 2018, so in addition to our buttery voices, you get to hear the scotchy whispers of some of your fellow Shenanites! We’ll talk about vampire flavors, nihilism pants, and why you sometimes just need a fat beat orchestra piece. If you take only one thing away from this episode, it should be this: if you come across a genie, just run in the other direction. Thanks to everyone who came out to see us at the first ever Shenanicon! Questions answered (abbreviated): Angrymuffin: If moonlight is actually sunlight reflecting off of the moon's surface, why doesn't it kill vampires? Senolir: Given the recent shutdown of the Apple Affiliate program, do you think Indies should be doing anything different to get their initial press coverage? Would you say this struggle is any easier when launching to steam, or does that audience still expect too much more in terms of scope to be a good platform for an Indie studio’s first few offerings anyway? Shout64: How did you get connected with Fat Bard? Did you intentionally chose a music studio from your area? Could you talk about the importance of music/sound effects in your games, and any interesting ways you implement them? Will: How do you handle being business partners and family? I hear a lot that partnerships are a bad idea but you seem to do well. Do you have any tips? Mr. Ward: Where do bots come from? Philipbear93: If businesses were people, what would their lives look like? What would Butterscotch Shenanigans be like as a person? The_Rumpus: You're greeted by a Gamedev genie, who grants you the ability to fire any code, art assets, and robots/web-tech the three of you could possibly desire.. for the next 10 minutes. QUICK! What game do you make?! GO! To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hello, Shenanites! We spent this past weekend doing Globalhack, and now we are zombies. In this episode, we talk about our awesome experience hacking the globe, next level language, and how perfection is meaningless. Also, we’ve extended ticket sales for Shenanicon 2018! Come meet us in St. Louis for BBQ and Levelhead! More info at https://meet.bscotch.net. Questions answered (abbreviated): 99crusader: I'm fairly new to coding and after working late I went to Discord to update my progress on my game and started using semicolons instead of periods to finish my sentences! Is this something I should start getting used to? Razr39325: How do you guys determine where/when to finish an open ended project without taking it all the way to 100 percent perfection? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

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? Still haven’t gotten your Shenanicon 2018 tickets? This is the last week to buy them! And October 20th is right around the corner -- More info at https://meet.bscotch.net. 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? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hey there, Shenanites! In this episode, we discuss the spooky season, the cost of the “any benefit” approach, and how much we never want to receive a fax. Routines are fragile, and when they break, you can get pretty hungover on unstructured time. Instead of throwing a wrench in the works, try some personal pepper roulette to spice up your life. Another way to spice up your life -- come to St. Louis on October 20th for the first-ever Butterscotch Shenanicon! More info at https://meet.bscotch.net. Questions answered (abbreviated): JohnPatChap: Are you all still sticking to the 4 day work week with a jam day on Thursday? I'm curious what you've learned after doing it for this long. If you don't do it anymore, then what made you all stop? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Heyo, Shenanites! This week, we talk about how microwaves impact relativity, how ghost pepper skins taste like fear, and how random usernames bring about thematic cohesion. Grab your NPR fundraising tote and your trash panda notebook - we’re about to do some old school machine teaching. Your calendar space for October 20th seems curiously blank. Maybe you should fill with with BUTTERSCOTCH SHENANICON 2018! More info at https://meet.bscotch.net. Questions answered (abbreviated): Krown: You mentioned about building some PCs. What'd you shove in there? Other than your massive cooling fan? Anonymous: It's PeanutEanut. Are there any game modes that won't be in Levelhead? RetroBananaManNL: We haven't heard what the spouses thought of PAX and if it had some kind of impact. doctordino: Will Levelhead will have some kind of long term level-up system? Razr39325: What happened to the naming scheme that you used back in episodes 111 to 116? Why did you do it in the first place? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hello, Shenanites! This week, we discuss battery babies, long grapes, and how people have people brains. Plus, an update on Seth’s splaset! And answers to the oft-asked questions: which is better, a cucumber hat or a cucumber treadmill, and will either solve the problem of being a walking fire? Haven’t figured out what you’re doing on October 20th yet? Come to the first ever Shenanicon! More info and a link to buy tickets at https://meet.bscotch.net. Questions answered (abbreviated): BLAKEBUCK: It's been long enough. I would like an official update on Seth's basement/closet spa. RetroBananaManNL: How is the spa closet going? We haven't had an update in a while. JohnPatChap: What sort of mental checklist (if any) do you all go through to make sure you can tell the difference between a "Can We Not" and a "I Don't Feel Like It"? Basically, how can you make sure that your brain, and your teammates' brains, aren't secretly making excuses to be lazy. Brains love to do that kind of stuff. TheCakegamer: How do you guys manage to get so motivated all the time, is there like a special trick or is it just your personality? Btw do you like puns? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hi again, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about deepening our work, why you shouldn’t judge a gymbro by the muscle tank, and genericide. Plus, our sojourn to Nintendo HQ and why you can’t slap cat paws all over something. How can you tell the difference between Steve’s Blacksmith Shop and Jim’s Discount Blacksmithy? It depends. In additional news, we’re hosting our first ever Butterscotch Shenanicon on October 20th in St. Louis! Come visit us and celebrate Meatpieceween, and be among the first to demo Levelhead! More info at https://meet.bscotch.net. Questions answered (abbreviated): Anonymous: While designing Levelhead elements, how do you weigh your own biases (as game designers) when predicting player choices during their level design process? You all have talked about the cool puzzle-like levels you can make, do you imagine this being utilized/appreciated by your average player? Do you have any player engagement mechanisms specifically targeting the players who only want to play, and never create levels? MAP5597: Before Levelhead, there was Scuffle Buddies. Before Scuffle Buddies, there was Quadropus 2. Will these previous projects have their time, or have they been placed on the backburner (incinibliterated)? cdcMully: As a beginner on the Dev scene I was hoping to get your take on Trademarking. It's not a cheap process so how do you decide if you should trademark your game's name? Is it always necessary or should you wait to see if it gets any success before you do it? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hey there, Shenanites! This week, it’s a special listener question episode where we talk about optimistic nihilism, data guessing, and the cost of cheaters. This episode was recorded by our past selves to help our future selves out while we’re at PAX! Although when you listen to this, we’ll be our present selves again. Or will we? What even is time? Questions answered (abbreviated): Woland77: A LOT of people use use video games to escape life and "delete time." How do you feel about the possibility that people are using your video games to escape life at the cost of engaging with life and with themselves? TheUglyTurnip: Why shouldn't I tip you? imcade: Do any of you play D&D? Have you ever thought about doing a role playing board game in the Crashlands universe? doctordino: Are you planning on doing season 2 for the GameDev documentary? CoffeeChemist: What percentiles of the Bscotch community has reached 10th level on BScotch ID? How many people have beat Hardcore Crashlands on each difficulty, and how many deaths does the player with the most deaths have? AStreetsign: What would you change gameplay wise if you were to remake Towelfight 2 today? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Ahoy hoy, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about the secret behind a good dark roast, why you shouldn’t look blobby henna in the eye, and gamey flavors. Plus, we have exciting news about Levelhead! Maybe you should SWITCH it up and check out the trailer (https://bit.ly/2LzbhmO)! And finally, we’re going to be in Seattle for PAX! Keep an eye on Twitter and Discord if you want to meet up. We’ll leave you with this final question: when does tomorrow become yesterday? Please answer in an unparseable date format. Questions answered (abbreviated): VonnRain: Recently I've been 'trying to get in there with a thing' but with 3 young kids I'm having trouble finding time to sit down and 'just get in there'. Are any of you available for babysitting in the Seattle area? giantmuskrat: What are your PAX plans? Is there a place to check if you are doing a random meet-up? Anonymous: What makes a video game, a video game to you? Is a walking sim technically a video game? Or is it an "Interactive Experience" and NOT a video game? zacyzacy: Would you guys ever consider doing 2 or maybe even 3 Shenanijams in a year? Being the second Shenanijam, were there any surprises as the organizer of a big online jam, or was it all smooth sailing? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Greetings, Shenanites! This week, we talk about consistency, fudging reality, and the ambiance of the universe. Did you know that good gameplay is 90% lies? And that 86% of people who make up statistics use the same percentage over and over? And that just because things are real doesn’t mean they’re true? Or maybe it’s the other way around... Answers to these rhetorical questions and more in this episode! Questions answered (abbreviated): Anonymous: Hey guys- Love the podcast; and just to clarify, it was I who sent you the book. CoffeeChemist: What goes into a jam on the bro end? divo: You mentioned Level Head feeling best on mobile, but also had talked about multiplayer being at the core of certain levels. Are you guys working on implementing some ad-hoc bluetooth/wi-fi multiplayer for mobile devices? Woland77: We all know that lying to your customers in marketing is scummy and probably illegal. In game design, when is it important, when is it necessary, to lie to your players? Emoo117: If one of you had to go on a really long road trip and could only take one brother, which would it be? mart: I'm a huge fan of Seth's "Saturday Morning Cartoon" streams! I'm also in Central Time and usually miss the first half due to that pesky sleeping thing. How do y’all wake up so early? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hello again, Shenanites! In this episode, we discuss dead person goals, language justice, and just get into our most slogan-y slogan. Bonus: there’s another Bscotchradamus prediction buried here somewhere. Grab a mug, inflate your blimp, and listen in! It’s blump not do. Questions answered (abbreviated): divo: Do you feel an overwhelming pressure for your next game release to be nearly or as successful as the Crashlands release was? aslkefjdf: Do you ever say, "I'm sure." Then Shi comes out and says, "No, I'm Shi."? one_dead_saint: So I have refactored the phrase, you just gotta get in there. Basically you just gotta get in there is a longer version of Nike's slogan. How does this make you guys feel? JustSomeDude: Is water wet? (Side question: is fire on fire? ) CoffeeChemist: The BScotch crew are tasked with going into a deep dark dungeon. What classes are the crew rocking up in, and what would be the final boss? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hey there, Shenanites! This week we talk about living and working in dog time, the neverending metamorphosis of our games, and the invaluable impact of using different shapes and colors in game design. In our quest to conquer parallel parking, we’re ready to put aside our hopes of flying cars for sideways cars! And we’re looking to see if anyone is up for making the most epic game of all time, Hero Spa! Anyone? Anyone? Questions answered (abbreviated): IrishLuck: How often do you remove a large portion of a game when you realize it doesn’t work? ambersarcade: What are you doing in Levelhead and Scuffle Buddies to help people with disabilities play easier? In gamedev circles, can you tell if accessibility awareness/implementation is becoming more important before games are shipped (not in post-release patches)? the_rumpus: You've mentioned the "Bscotch citadel of code" of useful scripts and such from jams and projects. What's your preferred way to archive stuff and easily access it for later? How is the Citadel sausage BUILT?! Angrymuffin: In episode 24 (Sam’s Chest Meat) you talked about the value (or lack thereof) of things like Amazon Underground and using Humble Bundle within a year of a game launch. You said that these things help boost the tail end and used the example of 1-2 years after Crashlands launch “maybe” going to $5 on Steam and $1 on mobile. But you raised the price on mobile as lowering it had a negative effect on sales. Has this experimentation changed your view on lowering game prices well into the tail? coolaboola: Hosting the first ever Global Level Head Level Jam on launch weekend? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

HEYO, Shenanites! This week we talk about doing backflips, the first rule of improv, and the mystical juicy juice of Woanope. And guess what! We figured out how to thumbroll! We also dive into how our childhoods spent around towering sociopaths shaped our sense of humor, and discuss the ever-burning question: why don’t lizards in Star Wars force pull things into their mouths? Questions answered (abbreviated): Anonymous: Sam! You're in Forbes 30 under 30. How's it feeeeelll? JohnPatChap: I'm really looking forward to Levelhead! How do you guys approach making the platforming feel satisfying using mobile’s touch-based interface. TorTales: Are you using any techniques or making a conscious effort to be funny on the podcast? And have you researched or practiced improv or comedy? Anonymous: What is your process behind determining if something should be handled by code or good ol' frame-by-frame animation? Your games look so damn good for being so few frames! zacyzacy: Do you guys use many shaders in your games? Magicalmerlin5: I have worked with GameMaker before and I found it really clunky. How did you geniuses take something lame like GameMaker and create something beautiful like Crashlands? MAP5597: What is the mystical substance known as juice? In space it's a blobby thing, and on Woanope's surface it's a crystal. Do the crystals serve as salt-licks for Wompits? What happens if the juice is ingested (is it known to the state of California to cause problems)? How is energy extracted from juice? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hi again, Shenanites! In this episode, we discuss studio burn rates, existential crises, and brain perceptions. Plus, we talk about a huge, literally game-changing update to Levelhead mechanics! This week, go thank someone who instilled good habits into you against your will. Whether they were a coach parent or a force of nature, where would you be without them? Questions answered (abbreviated): challosis: Can y'all share some of the financial details of going indie, minus actual numbers? How did y'all support yourself in the beginning? Is Crashlands revenue higher or lower than your current burn rate? This doesn't get talked about enough in the industry! samantonio: Do y'all have any "brain hacks" you use to stay positive and keep new ideas flowing? imcade: Have you ever had a mentor? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://moneygrab.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Salutations, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about the squeaky pulley crew, bus pants, and how turnip beauty standards make Sam cry. Do you feel selfsmug about your painvestments? Because sometimes you can’t portmanteau your way out of a situation. Questions answered (abbreviated): Anonymous: As game devs how do you feel when someone says they want to play a game where you can do anything? imcade: Have you ever had a bad experience with a game you were looking forward to not live up to what you expected? Haxplixer: You like free software, so would you like free games with no money grabbing system? I'm thinking for your jam games? CoffeeChemist: You guys are allowed to take one creature and one character from one of your games. Who and what would it be and why? imcade: What is the first album you ever owned? TheUglyTurnip: You talked about how you helped create One Epic Knight. Can you tell us the juicy bits and how you created the game? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://tips.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Buckle up your avocadoes, Shenanites! It’s about to get real. This week, we talk about our initial curse offering of hexcoins, making game sausage, and surveillance toilets. Have more ideas that you throw away. Practice more because there are no shortcuts. It’s 20GR18, go do stuff. Questions answered (abbreviated): doombrowski: If you were able to go back in time and teach your less art capable self how to wiggle nodes, what would you recommend to yourself when getting started? giantmuskrat: Why can I touch my toes when I stand and bend over, but not when I sit on my butt? Do your legs get longer when you sit down too? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://tips.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hello, Shenanites! This is the first episode we’re recording in our new podcast space! This week, we discuss how buses high-five, opinionated systems, and flying potatoes. If things seem out of whack, it might just be a problem of depth. Advice for cameras and life! Questions answered (abbreviated): uppscatningsman: I think a lot of us would like to hear what the rest of your [brainstorming process for the Shenanijam] was like because [Goop Legacy] seemingly turned out nothing like the game you talked about in the kick off podcast. cdcMully: I'm looking for some experience advice regarding the business aspect of creating a studio. I've never started a business before and have no idea where to begin or if it's even necessary? Anonymous: You always mention "the dads." Can you elaborate? ILikeEatingPie: In flop rocket, as far as I can tell, the rocket seems to be approximately 1M wide. The pilot, who frequently explodes their way out of that vessel is about 1M tall. All of the other people around the launch pad are much smaller, maybe a 1/3M tall. Does the M actually stand for a meter like I originally thought? That would make everyone really tiny. Is there official lore for this? Also, that potato is huge! Is there any official lore for it? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://tips.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hey there, Shenanites! This week we talk about existential worlds, our soothsaying spreadsheet, and sensory deprivation. Also, miswanting. It’s a thing. And sometimes you gotta let people flail a lot, and then boop them in the right direction. Questions answered (abbreviated): MySecretWeapon: I'm participating in a game jam at the end of June. I've done one before but I'm bringing 2 guys who haven't. What's the best way to split the work load between the 3 of us? zacyzacy: Hey dudes, you talk about how great it is organize your thoughts onto some paper, but how do I turn my empty page into thoughts? fascinator: Are all Free-2-Play games bad? Or is it just the ones that use greasy tactics to get you in? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://tips.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hi again, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about scooter gangs, dirt sharks, and rules versus loopholes. How do you discover things if most things on most things aren’t worth discovering? Grab a mug of granola, and find out! Questions answered (abbreviated): PottyGamer: If one person on a Jam Team is solely responsible for the coding, how do you keep the other teammates engaged when they've finished their duties and you're knee-deep in code trying to finish and debug? grumpygramps: What does a day in the life look like for the bros? Do you take time in the morning to read/workout? What do you eat for breakfast? Do you have a daily meeting at the office? What activities/projects do you work on outside of the office, and when? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://tips.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hey there, Shenanites! In this extra special live episode, we talk about our whys and then we ask about yours! Tune in to hear the answers your comrades-in-arms gave. Who risked life and limb (literally, someone broke their foot), and who fell prey to Murphy’s Law? Plus, the lowdown on the third volume in our epic goop trilogy! Tears were shed, lessons were learned, and games were made. Thanks to everyone who participated in our second annual Butterscotch Shenanijam! Check out the sweet, sweet jammy fruits of all that labor at https://shenanijam.com. To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets to [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to https://tips.bscotch.net. ★ Support this podcast ★

Welcome to the 20GR18 Butterscotch Shenanijam, Shenanites! In this special bonus jammy minisode, we go over the themes and achievements of this year's Shenanijam. Tune in to hear us spitball a brain diamond. Whether you’re doing it for fun or for glory or for world domination, just abandon your life for the weekend and go for it! Get more information at the Shenanijam website https://shenanijam.com. And if you’re still on the fence, remember that jamming favors people of action, so don’t think too hard. May your jam be swift and your games playable. To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets at [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hello, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about naked sprints, infinite beans, and drowning people in pudding. Also, a long overdue update on Levelhead! What do chemical burns and smelling like beans have in common? You’ll have to listen in to find out! If you haven’t committed yet, now (and all the time leading up to June 8th) is the time to sign up for the Shenanijam at https://shenanijam.com! Grab a friend, grab some beers (root or otherwise, in moderation of course), grab a temporary Game Maker Studio 2 license, and come make jelly! Questions answered (abbreviated): Anonymous: What's the best advice you can give a startup indie company that's bootstrapping it's finances? FiveIron: What are your pet's names? My cat's is Dr Fluffstein PhD. imcade: What is the worst job you ever had? Thorson: Do you guys live by the rules of improv to never use 'no' and only use 'and' or are you guys just THAT in tune? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets at [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. ★ Support this podcast ★

Greetings, Shenanites! In this episode, we go over the final installment of the Bscotch principles! We also talk about the ice cream problem, the dangers of over-exuberance, and a mutual coincidence of wants. After all, we’re all just weird, kind of smooth-skinned monkeys -- that’s why you gotta go two why’s deep. ALSO, the SHENANIJAM is heading your way June 8th! Find out more info at https://shenanijam.com. Don’t be a rhombus, Steve! Questions answered (abbreviated): FiveIron: How can I throw money at you without having to order something from the store? MySecretWeapon: What about a Buttersub Shenaniscription option where we can just give you more money? divo: Do you three still play video games together? Do you prefer online or in-person gaming? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets at [email protected], and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hi again, Shenanites! Join us for the inaugural segment of Shi Thing with Shi! Then stick around as we talk about pulling the right weeds, the wild west of data privacy, and managing a colony during volcanic winter. Are spirit animals alien chest bursters or general utility companions? Who would be a sharknado, and who would be a honey badger? Who would be Steve? Grab your beverage of choice and find out! Also, THE SHENANIJAM! It’s happening June 8th! Go to https://shenanijam.com for more details, to find a team, and to join in on the fun! Maybe win a Nobel Peace Prize! (Maaaaybe.) Questions answered (abbreviated): CoffeeChemist: How do you guys like your coffee? BrYanS: How long did you guys sleep at the beginning of your company? Anonymous: Is there ever going to be voice over for the characters in Crashlands? Anonymous: Beyond the Sam-trailer, have you considered voice acting in your games? Would you consider suing someone who steals funny voice clips from your podcasts and puts them into his or her IP? doombrowski: If each of you had a spirit animal, what would it be and why? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets at [email protected] and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hey there, Shenanites! On the sesquicentennial episode of the cast, we discuss the Combover patch, emblazoned tangential stones, and how adults need more exuberance in their lives. Emphatically emphasize a flower bush! Maybe spend the rest of your day skipping! After all, humans are just tubes with legs, and if a learning curve is steep, it’s all the easier to climb. Note: At 52 min, the dictionary Sam is referencing is the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows (https://www.dictionaryofobscuresorrows.com). Questions answered (abbreviated): Anonymous: Do you guys think you'd be making games today if Sam didn't have to face cancer, and crash-the-lands right into cancer's face? Woland77: What would you dooOOOOooo for a chocolate-coated brick of vanilla ice cream? imcade: Do any of you feel debilitated when there is too much choice in games? RetroBananaManNL: How did you get in contact with Fat Bard for your music? Just a lucky shot or a thoughtful decision? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts(apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets at [email protected] and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. ★ Support this podcast ★

Welcome back, Shenanites! In this episode, we talk about Levelhead, trendy whippersnappers, and the secret keys you use to open up your dreams. People should just DO MORE THINGS. So sign up for the Bscotch Shenanijam, coming June 8! Because a jam is about creating an awesome thing together that you dump your whole mind and soul into. Go to https://shenanijam.com for more info. Questions answered (abbreviated): cctechwiz: Do you have any suggestions to prepare your bodies, fingers, brains, or any other necessary appendages for the upcoming ShenaniJam? Flabsie: When did we all agree on being called 'Shenanites'? What happened to the creative variety in the podcast shownotes? Who the hell voted in favor of Shenanites?!#TeamShenanigang durentis: Could you share your thoughts on a password-free Internet, not just Rumpus, were others to follow suit? FlameItKermit: During game jams, what sort of jobs are divided/delegated between Seth and Adam? (I'm assuming Sam just sticks to art...) To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts(apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets at [email protected] and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. ★ Support this podcast ★

What up, Shenanites! This week we discuss watching the news during recess, gaming with our wives, and jamming. It’s also high time for another LOOT BOX WATCH, 2018 edition. Ride out that anger wave, and never forget, you have to be bad before you can be less bad. BONUS PLUG: Sign-up for the Bscotch Shenanijam (itch.io/jam/bscotch2018), coming at you June 8! You can never be ready, or you’re always ready. Either way, do it. Questions answered (abbreviated): Anonymous: Adam has recently talked about he and his wife playing vidjigames, together or simultaneously in the same room. Is this something you can each do with your wives, or did only Adam use his husband-mancy to brainwash his wife into thinking she enjoys it? Also, how do you feel about the concept of making games designed to make ladies want to play them (with or without mind-manipulating 'mancies)? Cctechwiz: Are there any "katas" you do for honing your general game design skills? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts(apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets at [email protected] and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. ★ Support this podcast ★

Hello, Shenanites! Join us this week as we talk about security through obfuscation, strategy guides for gains, and forest persons. Plus, an update on squirrel thwarting and another thing schools get wrong. That balloon might just be for you. Even if you don’t give a grain-nola. Questions answered (abbreviated): coolaboola: Do you guys believe in an afterlife? Duckmaster: What is the best type of moustache? quantum_anomaly: Unintended uses of items can make for interesting level design and reward creative thinking, but could also be a toxic crutch for trolls. What are your thoughts on patching levelhead post-launch, and do you have any ideas for how to notify players/creators that some levels are now unbeatable once a "bug" is patched? TJuice: Imagine you all have a 4th brother. Who is he? What role would bro 4 play? CoffeeChemist: How do we go from student and gamejam games to something that is "complete" and marketable? To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts(apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at discord.gg/bscotch and say hello! Submit questions at https://podcast.bscotch.net, disclose all of your secrets at [email protected] and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to https://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. ★ Support this podcast ★