Coffee with Butterscotch: A Game Dev Comedy Podcast

Butterscotch Shenanigans

Coffee with Butterscotch is the hilarity-filled official podcast of award-winning video game studio Butterscotch Shenanigans, best known for its smash hit Crashlands. Grab a drink and 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. Got a question you want answered on the podcast? Ask us at https://podcast.bscotch.net read less
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[Ep441] Zombie Tsunami
15-11-2023
[Ep441] Zombie Tsunami
This week, we talk about zombie tsunami, combat, and DDOS attacks. The internet allows anyone to communicate with a server, much like walking up to a door and knocking on it. Despite best efforts to filter out unwanted messages, you still need to have a strategy for handling these requests. It's akin to being pursued by persistent salespeople—how do you decline their pitch?Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/00:32 Intro01:32 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:48 SpicyvieGetnoilie: Do you have any advice or direction for someone who wants to shift careers into the gaming industry?13:27 Cpt. Jazz: Have you ever played hot potato with a lionfish before?17:37 Disgruntled Pineapple: Can you talk about/ explain DDOS attacks in lieu of the attacks on Destiny 2.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 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 ★
[Ep438] Collision Priorities
25-10-2023
[Ep438] Collision Priorities
In this episode, we discuss splash screens, collision checking, and prioritization. Community events can be exciting and merch is fun, but what happens when you wanna scale? Too small and the cash register stays silent; too big and it’s a money and time sink. Finding the right balance is tricky, and every move counts.Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4 Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/ 00:00 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)00:32 Intro07:02 Panit Powaacka: Are there any ideas you would’ve liked to do that never got a shot?34:47 Mimmabip Gourkee : What's the reason why you opt into displaying gamemaker's splash screen?45:12 FlyhoppieAxerompa: Are the new combat telegraph shapes for show or are you actually doing precise collisions? 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 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 ★
[Ep430] Certified Chaos
30-08-2023
[Ep430] Certified Chaos
In this episode, we discuss dumb humor, reading recommendations, and launch lessons. Launching a game on multiple platforms may seem like a win, but the backend challenges of patching, certification, and maintenance costs might just change your mind. Sometimes, success isn’t about casting the widest net, but choosing the right pond.Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4 Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/ 00:23 Intro00:44 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)00:54 Heat Dome03:50 Glorious_Cashew: Butterscotch games are exactly 72% gibberish. How do you come up with all these funny-sounding names?14:31 Gabe: Update us on your consumptions. 39:15 Cpt. Jazz: What are some of the biggest takeaways from, specifically, the launch/release of Levelhead?Things Mentioned: Book: UFOs: Generals, Pilots and Government Officials by Leslie Kean (https://bookshop.org/a/84447/9780307717085)Book: A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik (https://bookshop.org/a/84447/9780593128503)Book: Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi (https://bookshop.org/a/84447/9780765389121)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 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 ★
[Ep429] Micro Jank
23-08-2023
[Ep429] Micro Jank
This week, we talk about code navigation, versioning strategy, and good development practices. It costs something to add things that aren't "necessary" to the core gameplay experience. But those little surprises breathe life into a game, giving it personality and creating moments that resonate with players. Without that extra juice, what makes your game stand out?Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4 Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/ 00:42 Intro01:33 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:47 Stitch for VS code15:00 BALDUR’S GATE HOTFIX31:13 ModernWizard: ZSA Moonlander keyboards. Having had more time to work with them and adjust, have you grown to love them or do you have some buyer's remorse?44:47 FlyhoppieAxerompa: Seth have you considered making your own mini-game within CL2?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 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 ★
[Ep427] Blue Ocean, Red Ocean
09-08-2023
[Ep427] Blue Ocean, Red Ocean
This week, we talk about game systems, proprietary code, and scalability. When talking about scalability, people tend to focus on the "growing bigger" part when the actual focus should be on capability. Sure, you can add more people, more players, and more complexity, but should you? Sometimes growth isn't the answer; it's just another problem to solve.Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4 Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/ 00:27 Intro01:26 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:47 Crashlands 221:36 Disgruntled Pineapple: Will Crashlands 2 be available on the MacBook version of Steam?35:30 TimConceivable: Does the copilot learn from your code?46:17 Suavignon: Is Netflix/Steam only plan for CL2 purely commercially motivated?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 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 ★
[Ep426] Leading Indicator
02-08-2023
[Ep426] Leading Indicator
In this episode, we discuss UFOs, modding, and Steam wishlists. Wishlists are a sneak peek into how well a game might do at launch. While they can give valuable insight into player interest, figuring out how those numbers actually translate into sales can be a real mixed bag.Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4 Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/ 00:22 Intro00:44 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)02:59 UFOs08:11 Boss fight12:03 Glorious_Cashew: Are you considering mod support for Crashlands 2?33:10 TimConceivable: What are the chances that you all will update Levelhead?41:21 Fraser: Does asking people to wishlist the game also increase sales?Things Mentioned: Book: UFOs: Generals, Pilots and Government Officials by Leslie Kean (https://bookshop.org/a/84447/9780307717085)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 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 ★
[Ep425] Readability Rules
26-07-2023
[Ep425] Readability Rules
This week, we talk book recommendations, sharpening your skills, and code readability. When naming variables, you might need to use more words to increase clarity and enhance understanding, even though unusually long variable names will feel weird at first. When you’ve got a complex design pattern, straightforwardness will often guide you to the solution.Support Crashlands 2!Official Website: https://www.bscotch.net/games/crashlands-2/ Trailer: https://youtu.be/yR_Opccn1n4 Steam Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1401730/Crashlands2/ Time Stamps00:37 Intro01:04 Thanks to our supporters! (https://moneygrab.bscotch.net)01:59 Highest voted question by yung_pattawan: Did you guys read Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin?04:52 QuaavaGittalamp:  Can you recommend any specific art classes or books that helped you move forward?21:34 NargatruckeeDippatub: Is this worth worrying about?Things Mentioned: Book: Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinBook: Gesture Drawing for Animation by Walt StanchfieldYoutube: Videos by Ethan Becker (https://youtube.com/@EthanBecker70)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 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 ★