Recording summary · January 2022
[2022-01-03] HUGE ANNOUNCEMENT! [rzIqU6NeT9o]
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Overview
Daniel is developing a new video game from scratch using GameMaker Studio 2 and rebooting his Patreon page to offer early access builds.
For $3 per month, Patreon supporters can access ongoing PC and Mac builds of the game, provide feedback, and view development journals.
Daniel struggles to find motivation for difficult development tasks, inviting listeners to join Patreon to test the early version and provide encouragement with hopes of progressing toward completion within weeks or months.
Themes
Patreon relaunch and member access benefits for weekly downloadable game builds
Game design, mechanics, platform compatibility, and personal narrative themes
Coding challenges, software choice with GameMaker Studio 2, and daily work routine
Past game development experience in 2015 and reflections on timing
Challenges with motivation when handling difficult tasks during game development
Invitation to join Patreon to test the early stage of the game
Projected progress and completion timeline for the game
Developments
In 2015, Daniel created and published iOS games, including a game titled Tanks and Zombies.
Daniel took a break for a few days after experiencing stress with tutorials before discovering GameMaker Studio 2.
Daniel spent eight or nine days working on his new video game project prior to the announcement.
Daniel announced the development of his new video game and the reboot of his Patreon page.
Uncertainties & gaps
The final completion date and total development duration for the game are unknown.
The final core genre and gameplay features remain undecided, though the design currently leans toward a shooter.
Whether real-life individuals and viewers will appear in the game as characters or bosses is not settled.
It is uncertain whether GameMaker Studio 2 was available in 2018.
Whether Daniel will maintain motivation without giving up on the project.
Whether the game will be looking good and nearing completion in a few weeks or a few months.