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Episode Name:
Lessons from a Decade in Indie Dev
Episode Description:
Developing an indie game is never a straight path as it’s often a long road filled with challenges and unexpected twists. So today, we’re goign to explore one person’s journey in how they tackeled all sorts of obstacles and sucesses all while keeping momentum alive and fostering a dedicated community.
Q?Box Round Answers
What’s the most helpful or impactful advice you ever received?
Keep at it / Get Caught Trying
Biggest gaming pet peeve?
Kiddy City- why are we gearing games to just kids in most of the marketing- I dare to question- parents play as many games as much as their kids or kid counterparts
What game are you playing now?
Elden Ring / Persona 3 Reload / Cyberpunk 2077 / FFX / FFT / FF7 Rebirth / Tactics Ogre
TIPS and ADVICE
We covered quite a bit today. Could you list 3 suggestions or tips you would recommend to indie devs based on our discussion?
- Dont make an RPG your first game otherwise expect many years trying to develop it (like me)
RESOURCES and LINKS
How to get in touch with Leonard Stuart
Website:
http://www.swdtechgames.com/
http://www.ashlandish.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lenstu82/
https://www.facebook.com/lenstu82
https://www.deviantart.com/lenstu82
E-mail:
len@swdtechgames.com
lstuart@ashlandish.com
Discord: LenStu82
OTHER SOURCES: https://store.steampowered.com/app/754320/Pixel_Noir/