Salutations, Shenanites! This week, we talk about rest, shattering the earth, and the most complicated part of developing a game. It’s not what you think. Or maybe it is. We can’t read your mind. But if you find yourself up against a mental wall, it’s probably time to reevaluate your questions.

Questions answered (abbreviated):
- Panit Powaacka: There are so few episodic games nowadays, but why?
- Tappytrip Doovark: Any advice on how to reignite that creative spark?

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[Ep301] Goal Fog

Greetings, Shenanites! This week, we talk about herd immunity, the beauty of well designed choice, and a game for aliens. The more you learn, the more you should iterate, coming ever closer to that elusive (and illusive) plane of enlightenment. Sometimes that means flipping your design approach completely. And sometimes that means ascending to n-dimensional space and trying to find your shadow.

Questions answered (abbreviated):
- giantmuskrat: If a 3D game is twice as hard as 2D, is a 1D game twice as easy?

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[Ep303] Multi-tiered Engagement

Hello, Shenanites! In this episode, we discuss the human scale, the pros of catastrophic errors, and Sam’s squibbly baby hands. The easy answers are always the wrong ones, especially if you aren’t asking the right questions. It’s all too likely you'll overlook the three boxes of kiwis right in front of your face when you’re out there looking for grapes.

Questions answered (abbreviated):
- Wigglyhonk Quickpie: Seth, do you use your standing desk during raids? If so, have you noticed any improvement in dps/healing/damage taken?
- Flyhoppie Axerompa: Sam, what brushes do you mainly use for Clip Studio Paint?
- Retro Banana Man NL: What are your myers-briggs personality types?

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[Ep306] Jellybean Crisis

This week, we talk about beach funerals, clock shenanigans, and evaluating feedback. If you don’t understand why you’re doing something, you’re not engaging in best practices. In relationships, in the perception of time, and in understanding details. We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Context is EVERYTHING.

Questions answered (abbreviated):
- Jumpylumpa Leapylow: On average how many takes do you have for the podcast? Have you ever talked about something that had to be removed? How much time goes into editing?
- Mimmabip Gourkee: When receiving feedback on a change players want to your game, how do you determine whether it's a change that a vocal minority want or something that the majority of players would enjoy?

Things mentioned:
- Register to watch our live interview on the Favro Learn From Leaders podcast on March 31! https://tinyurl.com/bscotch-favro
- That podcast episode from NPR: https://tinyurl.com/daylight-savings

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[Ep355] Invasive Social Nicety

In this episode, we discuss opinion bludgeons, resource allocation, and quality time. By now, you know that we like to answer questions with questions. Context is important and you should always know why! In the long term, reducing cognitive load is the name of the game – everything else is a trap.

Questions answered (abbreviated):
- JohnFlavin: Do you track your time? If so, how do you do it (tools, workflow, etc.)? If you don't, have you tried it and how did it go?

Things mentioned:
- Register to watch our live interview on the Favro Learn From Leaders podcast on March 31! Check the registration page for the time! https://tinyurl.com/bscotch-favro
- https://toggl.com/track/
- https://www.rescuetime.com/

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[Ep356] The Paradox of Dave

This week, we talk about the nightmare of incentives, design arms race, and price. Despite what economists tell you, you can’t assume a can opener. Or a spherical cow for that matter. And certainly not a can opener that can open a spherical cow. Pricing signals much more than just the price to the consumer, and supply/demand curves are more shapes than you think.

Questions answered (abbreviated):
- Suavignon: How do you set the price of a game?

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[Ep357] Metagame Playing Field

In this episode, we discuss more fan poking, feeding the beast, and reframing productivity. We had our quarterly review, and it was, as usual, illuminating! Productivity isn’t just about making stuff, and having more stuff isn’t always better. Sure, you could walk from NY to LA and feel like you’re making progress the entire time, but is that the best way to get to LA?

No questions this week, but we'll hit some up next time!

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[Ep358] Training Montage

This week, we talk about hidden information, player choice, and doing less. Things are often different than what you think they’re going to be, and that’s okay! But if you mistake activity for progress, you’ve fallen into a guaranteed trap. The discovery of the things you shouldn’t do might just be the most valuable discovery of all.

Questions answered (abbreviated):
- RoninGameDev: Is LevelHead's full screen fake?
- RoninGameDev: Does Adam being CEO change the pressure at all? In those moments of panic or doubt, does the fact that Adam is driving the direction of the studio help you not worry?

Things mentioned:
- Elden Ring
- Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman

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[Ep359] Oxi Clean of the Soul

In this episode, we discuss secrets, knowledge mastery, and buffing pawns. Gameplay loops keep players engaged, but it’s all too easy to only think about mechanical loops. Providing various levels of engagement allows players to meet the game at different breadths and depths. And when things change, make sure they can cascade.

Questions answered (abbreviated):
- Mimmabip Gourkee: How do you balance your games?

Things mentioned:
- Tunic
- Adam Millard, Why Tunic Hides Its Tutorial (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jzqv0bKLz2o)

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[Ep360] Imperfect Balance

This week, we talk about DVD choices, inkblot movies, and shutting out the world. When you’re exploring a paradigm shift, a big part of that upfront investment is learning and creating new processes. Skills and concepts might be transferable, and the mechanical parts can be reproduced, but the thing that’s going to take time is developing context fluency. Remember though, if you don’t disrupt yourself, someone else is going to.

Questions answered (abbreviated):
- RoninGameDev: Given infinite resources, do you still feel like you would switch to 3D, and how will all the time spent on the Game Changer affect this decision?

Things mentioned:
- Everything Everywhere All at Once
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds

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[Ep361] The Myth of Infinite Growth

In this episode, we discuss layers on layers on layers. It’s more useful to think of most things in terms of levels – of accessibility, of interaction, of knowledge. When you’re designing, design with those things in mind so that you can engage different people in different ways. That’s how you move beyond one note sweets to more satisfying desserts. (Though we still wouldn’t necessarily say no to the former.)

Questions answered (abbreviated):
- TimConceivable: When you developed Crashlands, did you tailor the gameplay experience to favor a specific platform? Have you considered this with Crashlands 2? 
- Beekie Boppaboop: Do you have plans for how you’ll build a community around a game that doesn’t feature community content?

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[Ep362] Outside the Bun

This week, we talk about charlatans, circular definitions, and bunnywool. We revisit the idea of “You just gotta get in there.” If all you have are questions, getting in there is about figuring out some answers. HOW you do that looks different for different people for different goals. As it turns out, bunnywool isn’t one size fits all.

Questions answered (abbreviated):
- TimConceivable: In the US, there seems to heavy social stigma against sharing your pay rate with coworkers. What are your thoughts on this?
- Fraser_: A recent episode detailed how you now think "bias towards action" is a disastrous philosophy that leads to bad code, wasted time, and tech debt. Does this mark the end of "you've just gotta get in there" as a studio work principle?

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[Ep363] The Uncertainty Threshold

In this episode, we discuss difficulty tuning, balance, and noises. When you’re designing an experience, it’s important to keep in mind that it’s not just about your design – it’s about where your design meets each individual person. There’s no point in punishing the whole class because you’re afraid one person might cheat.

Questions answered (abbreviated):
- Beekie Boppaboop: Do y’all have any musical experience?

Things mentioned:
- Back 4 Blood

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[Ep364] Seal Team One

With Sam stuck in the hospital, Seth tries to emcee and Adam tries to edit this episode of Coffee with Butterscotch. They talk Fallout Shelter, the healing powers of rabbit blood, and the meaning of life.

[Ep16] The Meaning of Life

Why aren't Martian rovers sterile, and how should we feel about the tears of Mars? Adam notes that Fallout: Shelter does not get more interesting after the first 15 minutes, and Sam and Seth talk about WoW private servers. Find out why Crashlands won't have multiplayer, and where our company got its name. You can subscribe to our podcast on iTunes (apple.co/1LxNEnk), Stitcher (bit.ly/1Kg3u62), or SoundCloud (bit.ly/1UUDF0j). 

[Ep21] We are the aliens

Having trouble finding motivation? Maybe this episode will help! Or hurt... You never know until you try. Sam talks about his self-handicapping problem, and we dig into the value of education in game dev. Subscribe on iTunes (apple.co/1LxNEnk), Stitcher (bit.ly/1Kg3u62), or SoundCloud (bit.ly/1UUDF0j). Influence the next cast at podcast.bscotch.net

[Ep47] Scream Tubes and Bacon Babies

After a 3-week hiatus, we come roaring back with a new teammate and a second-take episode (the first take will be lost forever to the void). Carol, our FIRST HIRE EVER, lays out her street cred while Sam tells stories about failing to trick a weight-guesser at Adventure Land. 
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[Ep53] Infallible Weight Pope

So much news this week we can BARELY CONTAIN IT. OH wait, we couldn't contain it at all, so we had to go over time a bit to answer questions: 10% more podcast for the same price! We're also pretty sure no one even reads this things, so maybe we should stop writing them... If we're wrong, Tweet at us with the message "HEY @bscotchshenani you're totally wrong about podcast descriptions!"

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[Ep83] Muskrat QA

We're in FULL-ON BLAZING DEV MODE this past week, with special podcast guests Andy and Shi, our up-and-coming web developer and game programmer! The four of us solve most of the world's problems this week, as we tackle hard-hitting questions like: How do you find a mentor? How do you market a game? How do you satiate your unstoppable  bloodlust while also getting yourself a delicious snack? Subscribe on iTunes (apple.co/1LxNEnk), Stitcher (bit.ly/1Kg3u62), SoundCloud (bit.ly/1UUDF0j), or pretty much anywhere. Submit questions at http://podcast.bscotch.net

[Ep84] Hangry Closet

Happy Morch! Join us as well talk about the garbage that is Twitter and why you should never take what you hear as "advice" at face value. Sam gets a standing ovation. Oh, and since everyone loves a good spoiler, you should definitely tune in. Subscribe on iTunes (apple.co/1LxNEnk), Stitcher (bit.ly/1Kg3u62), SoundCloud (bit.ly/1UUDF0j), or pretty much anywhere. Submit questions at http://podcast.bscotch.net

[Ep88] Time Morches On

The crew at Butterscotch has a challenge for you! Do you think you can handle the Bscotch Hot Duck Approach? In the meantime be on the lookout for #vaguehype about our next game. Subscribe on iTunes (apple.co/1LxNEnk), Stitcher (bit.ly/1Kg3u62), SoundCloud (bit.ly/1UUDF0j), or pretty much anywhere. Submit questions at http://podcast.bscotch.net

[Ep91] Hot Duck Musty Back

Sam is still a shingle-monster, which has caused him to start karate chopping his sleeping wife in the neck. Also, Adam's robomancy has finally spawned the Podbot, which rules its robolands without mercy. And did you know the Shenanijam is coming up in a mere week! Get in on it! Subscribe on iTunes (apple.co/1LxNEnk), Stitcher (bit.ly/1Kg3u62), or pretty much anywhere. Submit questions at podcast.bscotch.net

[Ep98] Robomancy

The Shenanijam video is live! Go check it out, you know you want to. You may also want to partake in a good ole' fashioned prairie burn by the end of this podcast OR you'll want to battle some sleep demons. Either way, you'll feel energized! Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes (apple.co/1LxNEnk). If you want to get more involved in the Butterscotch community, hop into our DISCORD server at bit.ly/bsdiscord and say hello! Submit questions at http://podcast.bscotch.net and send letters and gifts to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox.

[Ep103] Burn It Down

Take a gander into the hidden broadcast network where you'll find an endless field of challenges. If challenges aren't your thing, you can always just sit back, eat some tasty brie, sign up to receive alerts about Bscotch talks at bit.ly/bscotchtalkalert, and relax knowing you made a life-changing decision.

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[Ep109] Vicarious Goal Fulfillment

Sit back, relax, and breathe in the smell of fresh buttery oxygen. With an abundance of crisp air circulating, we're building werehouses and rediscovering our love for round things. So take a seat by the next tree you see and enjoy the quips of your favorite podcast.

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[Ep116] Justice Vegan

Put on your bucket and make your way through the rage echo chamber! We're flying off the rails and buckling our shoes in preparation for the perfect storm - OCTOBER. Hang on, it's going to get wild.

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[Ep120] Two Humaning

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[Ep123] Slovember

Is life getting hectic? Do you wish you could just stop and smell the vacuum of a man? Us, too. That's why we created this podcast, to give you that much needed boost of refreshing vacancy. 

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[Ep124] Probability Cloud

Happy lunar new year, Shenanites! Join us this week as we talk about epic heroes’ journeys, real life magic, meta-level skills, and life balance. Bonus: even more opportunities to jump on the Bscotch train and get involved in our community! Remember, boredom is just your brain slapping you and calling you to adventure.

Questions answered (abbreviated):
- JohnPatChap: As people who have been on the hiring side of things, is a resume that’s full of experience in disparate disciplines useful at all to an employer?
- MySecretWeapon: As a developer, how do you price a game? 
- Razr39325: You talk about ways to be more efficient in life, yet you still play games. How do?

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[Ep138] Multitalented Humanthusiast

Buckle up, Shenanites! In this week’s episode, we talk about lubing up your ABS, how to frustrate squirrels, and why group projects are the worst. Are ballet dancers just traveling burrito magicians? When should you downgrade your baby to river rocks? This is gonna get zany.

Questions answered (abbreviated):
- Gerf99: Any tips to keep people excited and focused on creating rather than procrastinating?
- Farseer: Butt-erscotch, A-S-S brothers, Rump-us. Everything comes back to your backsides, so who has the best butt? Any hilarious butt related stories? Regarding above question, I have "arse" in my name, I'm qualified. 
- cctechwiz: How do you go about setting expectations and getting (willing) support from those around you to devote so much of your time to working on what you love? Do you ever struggle with balancing family time and taking time to sharpen your skill sets?
- Angrymuffin: In episode 17 Seth, you went to Chipotle and got a tardis burrito. Have you seen this any other times? Have you gotten one yourself or even tested the limits of how much can fit in a tardis burrito?  What is your favorite stuff to put in a burrito?
- Aviox: Are any of you owners of VR hardware? What is your opinion on the current tech and experience?
- BlondeViking91: Your bit on ethics in player-made content brought up my head of publishing's affirmation that 'time to penis' is a very real, measurable phenomenon with any shared player input, starting even with usernames. We make social mobile games and suffer for it!
- ohnoimdead: You never published the Crashlands editor for fear of toxic culture (and penises everywhere), however, you have now made a game that is half editor. How are you going to screen for penises (not just naughty language)?

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[Ep146] Double Neutron Star

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?

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[Ep167] Randomly Generated Title

What’s up, Shenanites! This week, we discuss steely butts, soft-byahnce, and the untapped secret of VR. We’re at episode 197 now. It’s finally time to reveal Seth’s dark past. Spoiler: it involves hats.

Murch Purge 2019 is still going on! Check it out at https://shop.bscotch.net/!

Questions answered (abbreviated):
- CreatorRedA: Can you do a live demo of your Buuuuhhhh Terrrrrrr Scoth SHENANIGANS tune?
- Tippyfizz Veeryboop: What is your favorite Girl Scout cookie?
- MySecretWeapon: Do games like Beat Saber in VR count as a workout?
- Beekie Boppaboop: How will you test what will happen when people are jerks in Levelhead? I wouldn't want to test it because I don't want to get banned!
- IrishLuck: What can I do to better my chances of getting into the beta for Levelhead?

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 podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to http://moneygrab.bscotch.net.

[Ep197] Precarious Acts of Coffee

Hiya, Shenanites! This week, we talk about integrated error codes, Detective John Pikachu Wick of Thrones, and boundaries. Also in this episode, tables and rulers will blow your mind. The moral is and will always be this: Everything is dramatically more complicated than it seems.

Questions answered (abbreviated):
- Beepom Dooproost: Hey, Seth how is your experience with Unity going? When can we expect an FPS Crashlands 3D remake?
- challosis: If y'all decided to stop making games, what business would you pursue? If the world ended nuclear-ly and the BSquad survived, what business would you pursue?
- Fraser_: What ever happened to your micro-blogging scheme/Shenanifeed?
- MySecretWeapon: Why is it that I find it hard to purchase a game if the review score is less than 7.5/10? Why does the difference between 7 and 9 out of 10 seem as large as the difference between 1 and 7 out of 10?

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 podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to http://moneygrab.bscotch.net.

[Ep204] Expletive Nesting

Hiya, Shenanites! This week, we talk about the curse of adults, complex searches, and dog hair rendering. Beware all the ice cream dangers out in the wide wicked world. But if you do drop your cone, you are within your drama rights to shriek your pain to the sky! That’s what we would do.

The Shenanijam is only one month away! Build a game the weekend of July 12-14! Check out http://shenanijam.com for more details. Then, come to St. Louis to detox with us at the Shenanicon on September 28th! Get tickets at http://meet.bscotch.net.

Questions answered (abbreviated):
- QuantumAnomaly: Other than your phone, laptop, or personal computer, what's your favorite household appliance?
- Cajoma01: How much do you guys hang out outside of work? Do you feel that if you didn't work together it would be more or less?
- Flyhoppie Axerompa: You guys have previously given the impression that despite your parents’ divorce you are close with your dad. Any tips for me from the child perspective of this situation? Anything he specifically did that kept you close?
- Divo: Do you have any tips for making my game discoverable on saturated platforms?

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 podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to http://moneygrab.bscotch.net.

[Ep208] Split Expletive

Hi, Shenanites! In this episode, we discuss head to toe calluses, a demo journey, and the great wishlist purge of 2019. Plus, some news on spooky stones and necessary evils. Wouldn’t your day just be better if the internet was filled with infinite kittens? (Built-in razors not included.) Better find yourself a specialized monger for that.

Shenanijam is almost here! Sign up and jam with us July 12-14th! http://shenanijam.com

Questions answered (abbreviated):
- Jair_McBain: I'm curious how you all feel about working in games for the rest of your careers? Are there fields you'd consider returning/shifting to?
- Two Scoop Games: What is your favorite ice cream in ST Louis?
- Huka Ittyguy: Have you ever bought a game you didn't expect to enjoy, but ended up enjoying it anyway?
- AstroBeef: How has advertising changed since 2017? What are your current thoughts on advertising? And how do you advertise your own product without advertising grossly?

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 podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to http://moneygrab.bscotch.net.

[Ep211] The Mongers You Know

Hello, Shenanites! This week, we talk about virtual nightsoil, suit up preparations, and corner multiplicity. Then we get really honest about that wily entity called time--why is there never enough? Plus, we had quarterly reviews last week, and things have totally flown off the rails! Wanna hear how? Pull up a coffee and take a listen.

Ever wanted to catch a peek of our long lost game ScuffleBuddies? Sounds like you should come to the second annual Bscotch Shenanicon! More info at http://meet.bscotch.net -- spots are limited, so snag your ticket ASAP!

Questions answered (abbreviated):
- BscotchChristine: Before, you guys mentioned on wanting to be an entertainment studio. Is that still the goal or has it shifted to be solely focused on games?
- ANGRY MUFFIN: What was your favorite part of the Shenanicon last year? What part did you look back and think, we could/should have DEFINITELY NOT done that part?
- Drell: Recently I started a 9-5 gamedev job, and when the ShenaniJam started, I was too tired to participate. How do you guys have the energy to do all of the extra things you do? Especially when they are related to what you do for a living?
- Zivix: What will you guys do if the podcast questions page ever runs out of questions? Karaoke segment?
- Beekie Boppaboop: How well can you estimate how long a feature will take to build? Do you have any tips on how to do that?

To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. 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 podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to http://moneygrab.bscotch.net.

[Ep215] Three Hour Buckets

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.

To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. 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 podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to http://moneygrab.bscotch.net.

[Ep279] Cupcakes and Mugs

Hello, Shenanites! This week, we talk about predeciding, the naming problem, and ending conversations. Our quarterly review revealed that we haven’t done enough thinking about thinking about things because doing things is often a lot easier. Until suddenly it isn’t. Every time a thing is hard, ask yourself, “Does it have to be?” Frankly, we could all use a burrito.

Questions answered (abbreviated):
- challosis: What are the Game Maker project files called for all of your past games?
- Grintrim Gappaquip: I have a few questions about GR18's design: Is the display on his face crt, hologram, lcd or led? Were all models or GR18 powered by burritos? If I was to attempt to open up my GR18 and tinker around would it void my warranty?
- Beekie Boppaboop: Sam! Do you ever run into spaghetti art in the same way your other bros run into spaghetti code?
- Flyhoppie Axerompa: How do you end conversations?

To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. 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 podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to http://moneygrab.bscotch.net.

[Ep280] Big Brain Quarter

Hiya, Shenanites! In this episode, we discuss the absence of blinking, flat planes of blubber, and the controllers of yore. Sometimes innovation is just realizing that people have fingers and getting the correct hand count. The details might seem small, but they could mean the difference between a midlife crisis and a midlife opportunity. So go ahead and grab some matcha with Bscotcha and listen in! 

Questions answered (abbreviated):
- Gooigi: Do you guys drink coffee when you do your podcasts?
- drhayes: Adam and Sam get to be stuff, but Seth is always the "games programmer.” Seth, what else do you want to be?
- jamiedotgames: What was the best video game controller?
- bamhm182: It was brought up in a recent podcast that it feels like now is the "midlife crisis" of the studio. If that's the case, what's the sexy new ferrari?

To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. 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 podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to http://moneygrab.bscotch.net.

[Ep298] Giraffe Dreams

Hey there, Shenanites! This week, we talk about sweeping smear frames, off-the-shelf solutions, and the student mindset. You’re just a robot doing robot stuff, and your subroutines are doing the best they can to work together. So if you do something cool, even if it leads to failure, celebrate it! Don’t discount your dope Mars landing progress!

Questions answered (abbreviated):
- challosis: Did y'all discuss 3rd party networking solutions when you were exploring multiplayer?
- bamhm182: Are there any "perfect games" in the video game world?

To stay up to date with all of our buttery goodness subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts (apple.co/1LxNEnk) or wherever you get your audio goodness. 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 podcast@bscotch.net, and send letters, gifts, and tasty treats to http://bit.ly/bscotchmailbox. Finally, if you’d like to support the show and buy some coffee FOR Butterscotch, head over to http://moneygrab.bscotch.net.

[Ep299] The Whiff to Nail Range

Coffee with Butterscotch is the hilarity-filled official podcast of award-winning video game studio Butterscotch Shenanigans. Tune in every week to learn how video games are made and sold, our take on building a small company from scratch, and how to be an unstoppable problem-solving machine. Whether you're a tech entrepreneur working on your own startup, a person who loves playing or making video games, or just a person interested in learning about the games industry, we've got you covered.

Butterscotch Shenanigans is an independent video game studio best known for its smash hit Crashlands. The podcast features founders Seth Coster (the games programmer), Adam Coster (the web programmer), Sam Coster (the artist), and other awesome people. 

Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask at http://podcast.bscotch.net

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