Game, Develop, Repeat

Game:Bad at gamesFundamental gaming skillsRazbutenGame Design and CommunicationDevelop:Learning New SkillsBad = newTreating yourself gently (child analogy)Protect your creative passionRepeat:Can you vividly remember a the development of skill you were once terrible at?What things are you currently "bad" at, and are they "new?"Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/anxiousbuddhagamesTwitch Stream

Game: Unclear rules Puzzles Difficulty curves Untested skills Morrowind and Getting Lost Develop: finding joy while stuck/lost game dev update Repeat: What creative challenges do you enjoy? What can you safely explore when stuck?Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/anxiousbuddhagamesTwitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/anxiousbuddhagamesMy first game, "Sut" is out: https://store.steampowered.c

Game: Mindless Games Accelerated productivity Constant rewards "Oddly Satisfying" Develop: Marketing: Serve specific communities Build rewards into gameplay Accelerate real life satisfaction New project update Repeat: What mechanics do you find deeply satisfying? What niche hobbies do you have that might inspire a game? Seek out fresh perspectivesKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/anxiousbud

Game: Big Picture: Poor communication, taking control from player Unskippable filler content/cutscenes Bad default controls Horrible marketing Constant waiting Removing interaction indicatorsExamples: Skyrim, Celeste, Breath of the Wild Develop: Communicate clearly Have multiple people test it Don't make assumptions about player mindset Don't waste people's time Repeat: How could y

Game: Choices-matter genre Baldur's Gate 3 The Quarry Disco Elysium Diablo II and re-rolls Investment Develop: Immediate feedback Frustrating consequences Satisfying consequences Proving impact Repeat: What in-game choices do you find most satisfying? Do you prefer experiencing every option, or embracing one path? Roll with the consequences.Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/anxiousbuddhagam

Game: Creating Space Emotions and Indie Games A quick note about practical skills Taking the training wheels off Game of thrones taught me about myself Develop: Just be open I'm not advocating for preaching Doesn't have to be a whole emotional journey Repeat: How do games help you? Start experimenting a little more.Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/anxiousbuddhagamesTwitch Stream: https://w

Game: What does making games do for you? Love of the results Chasing some goal Fame and Fortune Develop: Love of the process Learning new skills Growing as a person Repeat: What is your favorite part of making games? Are you taking time to enjoy the process? Don't overthink it, just enjoy it.Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/anxiousbuddhagamesTwitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/anxiousbudd

Game: The Worms series Less story Goofball immersion Develop: Knowing your game's emotional impact Creating space for unintended fun Repeat: What is fun for you? Is your game idea fun? Should your game idea be fun? Goof around in games, game development, and life.Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/anxiousbuddhagamesTwitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/anxiousbuddhagamesMy first game, "Sut" i

Game: How reality improves gaming Childhood love of gaming Childhood love of touching grass Develop: Incentives in Game Development Players need to digest Repeat: What games have you thought about during real life? How has real life made gaming more fun?Tip: "Touch grass" as often as possibleKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/anxiousbuddhagamesTwitch Stream: https://www.twitch.tv/anxiousbudd

Game: No bad ideas Insane concept First rhythm game Deeply beloved despite absurdity Just make games Develop: Art style Pure, goofy gameplay Stop being serious Design standards and preconceptions Repeat: What dumb idea can you think of right now? How could you make it interesting? Tip: It's about skills, not success.Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/anxiousbuddhagamesTwitch Stream: https://