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That's awesome! I started with PyGame too. Sounds like you've got a great plan, and I'm sure you'll have lots of fun with game dev!

Appreciate that, glad you enjoyed it!

I really appreciate that! Gonna aim for 1k to start, but hopefully 10k one day haha

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the video!

I appreciate that, glad you enjoyed the video!

He's still Unity Jesus in my heart haha! Now I'm not gonna deny Unity made some interesting decisions, but I still feel most confident with Unity and it's what I use at work. I do want to try Godot this year though, so it'll be interesting to see which way I lean

Thanks so much! I didn't think of that either, but I definitely agree these games are great starter projects for new devs because of their simple premise!

Glad you enjoyed! Who knows, I might have to spite more games like this? Haha

No cash, but I maintained my dignity - so an overall profit if you ask me!

Thanks so much, I appreciate the support!

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it!

I feel a lot of people wish they started somewhere else. I would've enjoyed starting as an artist, so I could have a nice art style that I've already honed. There's no right or wrong starting point, and one isn't necessary easier than the other. Just keep chipping away each day and you'll be amazed how far you get. Best of luck with your game dev journey!

Best of luck with your future game dev journey! For me, it's just constant progress every day, even if it's small. It could be trying to design a new mechanic or just doodling some concept art. Take your time and enjoy the process, game dev is a lot of fun!

@ thank you !!!

That's fair, I see where you're coming from. From my perspective, they both deliver very rewarding gameplay for the players, both in their own ways, so it's not as much of an issue for me. I guess something I didn't touch on as much was player progression, which is definitely lacking in Shadow of the Erdtree. Out of curiosity, in your opinion, would it be a fair nomination if Shadow of the Erdtree was released as its own separate game with a better character progression?

I don't have a hill to die on in this, but the "full" game thing implies the dlc is not "full", even if it does have the amount of content a "full game". One thing I find a bit tricky is the comparison between sote and totk. Totk reused a lot of the same assets and even just used a lot of the same map as botw, but just expanded on it. Sote obviously still uses a lot of the same assets, but built a whole new map too. I could compare further but at the end of the day, Sote and botw featured about the same amount of "new" content, the only difference is the way they are packaged. So if sote was just packaged as a "full game" it would be qualified? Why?

That's totally fair, I'm just curious where people are drawing the line on games that can qualify - everyone seems to have a different opinion on it. My thought is that if SOTE has all the content for a typical game, then it should be able to compete. If big DLC like this aren't allowed, it's just going to force companies to stop making DLC and make exclusively new games, probably with higher prices, which could be good or bad. That's just my thought anyway. You bring up a good point on TOTK. I actually wanted to go in more depth about that game in the video too, but didn't want to make it too long. Another game that isn't "completely new" but almost took out GOTY. I don't think it's the Game Awards without some drama, but I'm curious to see who will win. Appreciate you sharing your thoughts!

Yeah, I know a lot of people who share the opinion too. Will be really interesting to see who wins this year!

Destiny 2 fans probably feel the same about The Final Shape expansion but its still a DLC. DLC will always be DLC, something added, not created from the ground up. Its easier to catter to people when the foundation is already there. DLC should have its own category. SotE is not a new game so it shouldnt had been nominated. Just my 2 cents

Definitely agree with you on that, there should be a separate DLC category at the awards. I think it's important to note that not all DLC are made equal - DLC like SOTE are quite different to the small little side quest you get from some other DLC. What SOTE delivered was quite astounding for a DLC and it could've been it's own game. That's why I'm leaning on the side of allowing it for GOTY. Something I didn't go into detail in the video is sequels. What about games like Spiderman 2 or TOTK? They aren't created from the ground up, they're built on their predecessors - reusing assets and gameplay. But they're both valid nominations. Yes, they did add new gameplay mechanics, and maybe that's where you draw the line, that SOTE didn't anything mechanically ground-breaking to the game. It's a difficult position we ended up in, but I can't wait to see who wins. Appreciate you sharing your thoughts!

should be a dlc category though

Yeah, I agree! I'm surprised they don't already have a separate category for DLC already

I really appreciate it! Can't wait to get started!

Thanks so much - definitely gonna be fun looking back in a year's time. Best of luck on your game dev journey too!

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Thanks so much, that means a lot!

That's totally fair, our Discord server didn't quite go the same way - although to be fair, ours was set up by our lecturer. Most people were just spending time with their own group, and didn't really branch out that much. I only really got to know people during the first half of my final year where it was more social and we could talk face to face. But I'm glad that worked out for you, sounds like a lot of fun!

I am subbed!

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed the video!

Thanks so much, that means a lot! And Cryptis looks really good for your first release! As for advice, I think it really depends on where you want to take things. Whether you want to stay solo indie, or go work for someone else full time (and that's not to say you can't do both). If you're thinking about the full time route, University/College could be a good option. From my experience, uni was great at teaching methodologies and principles that you'd use day to day - things like agile development, scrums, user stories/points. It was also great to be able to get long chunks of time to make larger games with other people. That collaboration was quite valuable, and you quickly pick up how to deal with creative differences and stuff like that. And you say you've got the basics down which is great, but I will say that I thought I had all the basics covered too and I quickly found out I was wrong haha. It can also be a great starting point to build a network in the industry and meet potential employers. If you're thinking you want to stick with making your own projects, University/College might not be the best fit. You've already made a game which a lot of people struggle to complete, which is an awesome start. If you're viewing game dev as more of a hobby and just wanting to make your own projects, then you probably won't get as much out of a full time degree. I know there are quite a few places that offer shorter 1 year courses that focus purely on game development - that might be a better fit for you depending on your goals. But remember, this is just advice, so please don't base any decisions on my word alone haha. There are a lot more factors that play into it, but I hope that's shed some light on the different approaches you could take. If you have any other specific questions, feel free to ask. And no matter which path you choose, I wish you the best of luck with your game dev journey!

@@MrBluecapDev Thank you so much for the response! I do hopefully want to go full time in game dev someday because I really love it, and learning how to work on a team would definitely be helpful for me too. And again, great video and best of luck on your future games!

Thanks so much, glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks so much, that means a lot!

That's awesome! Best of luck in your final year, and with your final projects!

I'm glad you enjoyed and were able to get some answers to those questions. Best of luck going for that Games Degree!

@@MrBluecapDev thanks

​@@MrBluecapDev How do you apply into a college in australia as an international student Do you write an essay or just fill an application form

Thanks so much! Yeah, it would've been really cool to see Project Angel on App/Play Store - just gonna need to come up with another idea to publish instead!

Yeah, there were definitely pros and cons. Being able to skip the 2 hour commute was a huge plus, but I really missed working face to face with people (since I find it much easier to learn that way), and I was starting to get sick of being trapped in my room haha

I've got a new video coming out soon that goes over what happened after I graduated, including getting my first games job. Hopefully that will provide some clarity, and you can ask other questions in the comments if you have any!

@@MrBluecapDev I am aspiring to be a game devloper. I will be waiting for this video as it can also decide my whole career. :)

Thanks so much! It was incredibly stressful making those games, but it was a lot of fun. The reward of watching people enjoy those games was definitely worth all the blood, sweat, and tears!

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed the video!

Thanks Garnet, very happy to go up 1-0 early on against you. I'm sure this will be the first of many face offs!

Thanks so much for the kind praise! I'm actually working on a follow up video that focuses on what happened to me after university and what it was like getting my first job - so be sure to keep an eye out for that :)

I'll do my best! It's all about balance, and I'm working on finding a way to keep making videos without running myself into the ground. Gonna be a little up/down until I find my rhythm though, but hopefully I find a pace that suits me soon!

Thanks so much! (It was my favourite part too)

Me too

I really appreciate it! I can definitely look at making some longer devlogs like this in the future!

@@MrBluecapDev Amazing, looking forward to it :O

Thanks so much! I really appreciate it!