Troika Games Lord of the Rings Demo (2001) Timothy Cain 2024-10-17 | Troika Games Lord of the Rings Demo (2001)
Romantasy Timothy Cain 2024-10-16 | I talk about the rise of romantasy, the combination of romance and fantasy genres, and its effect on other genres, in both books and games.
Meta Post Mortem Timothy Cain 2024-10-15 | I talk about the biggest lessons I learned from my games, based on post mortems I wrote after they shipped.Videos I reference:Learning Lessons From Failure: youtube.com/watch?v=Kh5JMp5_5nQCode The Rules, Script The Exceptions: youtube.com/watch?v=ljnaL7N5qtw
Channel Analytics (August 2024) Timothy Cain 2024-10-14 | I present data on my channel, from April 2023 to August 2024.Links I mention:Top Five Playlists:Fallout: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI8W_yHW-3DWkSU6mCX4tqyuewz6cK3G-System Design: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI8W_yHW-3DV-zrnCP0fw3D26Z5OUXJbTGeneral Game Development: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI8W_yHW-3DUdhNK9P4lZuYSBSKQxt6IPNarrative Design: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI8W_yHW-3DXX2L-3U-CYNKdxh9tuGItoProgramming: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI8W_yHW-3DWvcA7uToy55mU8RLi-MiGcTop Five Videos:Why I Left Fallout 2: youtu.be/UGfaCXEu0tEFallout TV show: youtu.be/5D_C0gNjaiwGame Development Caution: youtu.be/LMVQ30c7TcAFallout TV Show Review: youtu.be/7bFBLAbwMA0The True Purpose Of Vaults In Fallout: youtu.be/oWd4RBdeoaM
My First Day Of College Timothy Cain 2024-10-11 | I tell the story of my first day at college.psst...it's really a story about my mom.
Technology Changes Jobs Timothy Cain 2024-10-10 | I talk about how technological advances change jobs, and I give my prediction for AI and its effect on the game industry.Videos I reference:Industry Changes: youtube.com/watch?v=68srUJOV3j4Artificial Intelligence: youtube.com/watch?v=7MRx_i9gvWw
Awards Timothy Cain 2024-10-09 | I talk about awards, including ones my games received, ones I received, and one I secretly coveted.Videos I reference:GNW & TIG, My OS Abstraction Libraries: youtube.com/watch?v=hZEosFcqmcUMy GNW Award: youtube.com/watch?v=KAgpPVVe5pQDeveloping South Park: The Stick Of Truth: youtube.com/watch?v=vQj5rJry4PwWhy I Left Carbine's WildStar: youtube.com/watch?v=YMY5LUNdS-8Carbine Redux: youtube.com/watch?v=1NtaWFyo1psWhy Aren't There More Channels Like This?: youtube.com/watch?v=bLNGW1M8N5g
Feedback Needs Context Timothy Cain 2024-10-08 | I talk about how feedback needs context for you to be able to act upon it well.Videos I reference:Giving Good Feedback: youtube.com/watch?v=-72btgrwKzAHow To Receive Criticism: youtube.com/watch?v=Gtcl1ZbWyX8Game Production Stages: youtube.com/watch?v=IADSh_P05As"Bad Games": youtube.com/watch?v=vp17yIB6Ijo
Learning Game Design From Old Sitcoms Timothy Cain 2024-10-07 | I watched old sitcoms spanning from the 1950's through the 2010's, and I saw some lessons there for game design.Videos I reference:My Lost Decade: youtube.com/watch?v=7ZyK9V9Q-xYHumor In Video Games: youtube.com/watch?v=3mfl_jOf-Jw
Toy Update, Part 5 Timothy Cain 2024-10-04 | OK, one last toy update, showing everything I have done with my space game to date.Videos I reference:Toy Update, Part 4: youtube.com/watch?v=YYSDWFfXzlgToy Update, Part 3: youtube.com/watch?v=oCKPphehFGkToy Update, Part 2: youtube.com/watch?v=wpbUuoyGPBMToy Update: youtube.com/watch?v=CA7gIg5b6_8Coding Toys (Insomnia Edition): youtube.com/watch?v=mHMFG8uvOb0
Min Specs And Ratings Timothy Cain 2024-10-03 | I talk about the process for determining a game's minimum (and recommended) specification, as well as its rating.Videos I reference:GNW & TIG, My OS Abstraction Libraries: youtube.com/watch?v=hZEosFcqmcUMy Colorblindness and Games: youtube.com/watch?v=fHUAFYDzN3UReplaying Diablo: youtube.com/watch?v=AH0jo26TQ_cLocalization Questions: youtube.com/watch?v=NfBcWu22wIEDeveloping South Park: The Stick Of Truth: youtube.com/watch?v=vQj5rJry4Pw
My Memoirs, Part 2 Timothy Cain 2024-10-02 | I talk about my memoirs some more, mostly about what I learned by writing them, having people read them, and the feedback I received from them and from this channel.Video I reference:My Memoirs: youtube.com/watch?v=QvgttRI7oSU
Understanding Someone Else’s POV Timothy Cain 2024-10-01 | I talk about how I try to understand other people's points of view, even when I don't agree with or support them, and why this is important for game development.Videos I reference (and many of these videos link other relevant ones):Why I Don't Review Games: youtube.com/watch?v=mFZSt3TaE7QSchool vs. Self-Taught: youtube.com/watch?v=R6zZyfOmliQWorking In Teams: youtube.com/watch?v=yqk-A-MmrbEBrainstorming: youtube.com/watch?v=9lYuzefVvMAWriting Evil Characters: youtube.com/watch?v=eeZE8UBsfrsWriting Good NPCs: youtube.com/watch?v=-GmXrTBX7p8and this great video by languagejones:6 reasons the gender critical right and the woke left are both WRONG about pronouns: youtube.com/watch?v=Kh22m1QG6i4
Sometimes I Hate VO Timothy Cain 2024-09-30 | I talk about how having voice over in my games has frustrated me over the years.Videos I reference:Fallout's Voice Overs: youtube.com/watch?v=UkXOppoyJaMArcanum Generated Dialog: youtube.com/watch?v=5l7YcGCQ5Ck
Toy Update, Part 4 Timothy Cain 2024-09-27 | I give another update to my toy space game, brought to you by Insomnia!Videos I reference:Toy Update, Part 3: youtube.com/watch?v=oCKPphehFGkToy Update, Part 2: youtube.com/watch?v=wpbUuoyGPBMToy Update: youtube.com/watch?v=CA7gIg5b6_8Coding Toys (Insomnia Edition): youtube.com/watch?v=mHMFG8uvOb0
Localization Questions Timothy Cain 2024-09-26 | I talk about how a game is localized for different countries beyond just language translation.
Pros And Cons Of GURPS As A CRPG Timothy Cain 2024-09-25 | I talk about my experience of converting GURPS into code for use in Fallout.Videos I reference:History of Fallout: The GURPS Apps: youtube.com/watch?v=efCn85Tvrf8How Fallout was made SPECIAL: youtube.com/watch?v=kgPwfHXiBjwFallout Development Timeline: youtube.com/watch?v=jHIabSKo26U
Balancing Game Features Timothy Cain 2024-09-24 | I talk about how I balance game features with a method I call "stick a pin in it".p.s. my camera battery died at 9:50, so I had to swap batteries and record the remaining video separately. There is a ugly transition there. On the plus side, the dog makes an appearance at that time!
Polarizing Stories Timothy Cain 2024-09-23 | I talk about how I tell polarizing stories that seem to break some people into right-wrong camps, and to expect that to happen to you.Videos I reference:Game Development Caution: youtube.com/watch?v=LMVQ30c7TcAGame Development Caution, Part 2: youtube.com/watch?v=X9ejDUuu7Sc
Toy Update, Part 3 Timothy Cain 2024-09-20 | For Friday Funday I talk about the latest updates to my space game, which are mostly a shader and a gradient with a dash of transparency!Videos I reference:Toy Update, Part 2: youtube.com/watch?v=wpbUuoyGPBMToy Update: youtube.com/watch?v=CA7gIg5b6_8
Matching Your Project And Team Timothy Cain 2024-09-19 | I talk about the difficulties involved in matching your team members with the game design on any given project.
Why I Dont Play Online Anymore Timothy Cain 2024-09-18 | I talk about how I played online and multiplayer games for decades...and now I don't.Videos I referenceMy Time With MUDs (Multi User Dungeons): youtube.com/watch?v=-lerxozozisMy Top Five Video Games: youtube.com/watch?v=2j6qqh3H-0Y
Horror In Non-Horror Games Timothy Cain 2024-09-17 | I talk about how to introduce horror elements in other genres.Videos I reference:Two Recent Mementos: youtube.com/watch?v=qQ7PpOztJyADeep Learning: youtube.com/watch?v=K8nYj-wdaHE
Teaching Timothy Cain 2024-09-16 | I talk about how I learned a lot by teaching others.Videos I reference:My University Game Development Class: youtube.com/watch?v=RY_tqjx_iFcLearning Lessons From Failure: youtube.com/watch?v=Kh5JMp5_5nQThe Outer Worlds: Eight Playthroughs: youtube.com/watch?v=kdeDSAcLZa8
Toy Update, Part 2 Timothy Cain 2024-09-13 | I talk about my space combat toy game some more, this time showing the newly implemented features I talked about wanting to add in Part 1.Video I reference:Toy Update: youtube.com/watch?v=CA7gIg5b6_8
This Channel And The Game Industry Timothy Cain 2024-09-12 | I talk about this channel and my views on the game industry.
Hiring People Timothy Cain 2024-09-11 | I talk about how I hired people to work on my projects.Videos I reference:My University Game Development Class: youtube.com/watch?v=RY_tqjx_iFcJob Interview Questions: youtube.com/watch?v=c6CJUMW-3p0Job Interview Tests: youtube.com/watch?v=1WxB2c02_JsMaking A Demo: youtube.com/watch?v=uljC4cZh-OcHow to Get a Job in the Game Industry: youtube.com/watch?v=W8hesnidqqE
Good Lessons From A Bad Teacher Timothy Cain 2024-09-10 | I talk in detail about how I learned some good lessons from a bad college teacher.Video I reference:youtu.be/R6zZyfOmliQ?si=och97BlqIDBOhkbH&t=557
Glow-In-The-Dark Liquid-Core Dice Timothy Cain 2024-09-09 | These are the glow-in-the-dark, liquid-core dice I bought at PAX 2024 in Seattle.
PAX 2024 Timothy Cain 2024-09-09 | I talk about my attending PAX 2024 in Seattle over the long Labor Day weekend.Cosplayer Matt's channel: http://twitch.tv/shipwreckttvThe glowy dice I bought: youtube.com/shorts/iY_rUTUltj4?feature=share
IP Idea: Unknown Powers Timothy Cain 2024-09-06 | I talk about a fun mechanic for a computer RPG: withholding knowledge of the players' powers and letting them figure it out.
Thinking What If? In Detail Timothy Cain 2024-09-05 | I talk about a setting design technique where you make a single change to an otherwise familiar setting, and then you imagine all the effects that one change would have.
Flow Timothy Cain 2024-09-04 | I talk about "flow", that mind state where ideas and work efficiently happen.
Encumbrance Timothy Cain 2024-09-03 | I have talked a lot about encumbrance and carry weight mechanics in other videos, so I have collected all my thoughts in one place.Videos I reference:Game Economy: youtube.com/watch?v=ne9IIn7nEV4Player Hoarding: youtube.com/watch?v=ESVby0UG-AoFun vs. Realism: youtube.com/watch?v=TshXDFgfiTg
Effect Of This Channel On Me Timothy Cain 2024-09-02 | I talk about the effect this channel has had on me, including on my professional experiences.Videos I reference:Why Aren't There More Channels Like This?: youtube.com/watch?v=bLNGW1M8N5gListening To My Stories With Nuance: youtube.com/watch?v=VyQgWh-XAxsCommenting On My Stories With Nuance: youtube.com/watch?v=wPpkuynjT8MAbout My Notes...: youtube.com/watch?v=P0NKR9R0XTgAbout My Notes, Part 2: youtube.com/watch?v=xTF-XJU135IWhy I Left Carbine's WildStar: youtube.com/watch?v=YMY5LUNdS-8Relinquishing Creative Control: youtube.com/watch?v=kFbrKAwW5kI
Elemental Mage Timothy Cain 2024-08-30 | I describe a character class called the Elemental Mage from my idea book.
Are You Above Average? Timothy Cain 2024-08-29 | Today in a very special "Tough Love Tim" video, I talk about how you might not be above average...and that's OK.Videos I reference:Imposter Syndrome: youtube.com/watch?v=ht25L6fzEYQTroika's Flat Hierarchy Experiment: youtube.com/watch?v=8rhgaSkmY_sThe Decline Of Generalists: youtube.com/watch?v=_ihX2e9dnYM
Contractor Contracts Timothy Cain 2024-08-28 | I talk about the contracts typically used in game development contracting, and specifically I mention things to look for and things you will want.Videos I reference:Game Development Contracting: youtube.com/watch?v=0TX4mXmSoVEPublisher Contracts: youtube.com/watch?v=BObrovcTZZw
Consistency In Leadership Timothy Cain 2024-08-27 | I talk about being consistent as a leader and why this is so important to your team.Videos I reference:Giving Good Feedback: youtube.com/watch?v=-72btgrwKzAGame Flavor: youtube.com/watch?v=Dk-QorAz1UM
Playing Games Timothy Cain 2024-08-26 | I talk about how you should play games, but feeling like you need to play ALL games before you can discuss, review, develop, or finish your own games is a trap.Videos I reference:Why I Don't Review Games: youtube.com/watch?v=mFZSt3TaE7QFavorite Chocolate: youtube.com/watch?v=9vB9f8RL4g4Discoverability: youtube.com/watch?v=lmgJVUuS1I8
Toy Update Timothy Cain 2024-08-23 | I give an update about one of my toys, detailing what I have done and what I plan to do, so you can see a toy evolve into a game.Videos I reference:Coding Toys (Insomnia Edition): youtube.com/watch?v=mHMFG8uvOb0My Top Five Video Games: youtube.com/watch?v=2j6qqh3H-0YHow To Write Design Docs: youtube.com/watch?v=ohHLUKj3NTk
Capitalism Timothy Cain 2024-08-22 | Please enjoy Salty Tim and his take on modern capitalism.Videos I reference:I'm Naïve And Optimistic: youtube.com/watch?v=VgwDZDCaZsoGiving Good Feedback: youtube.com/watch?v=-72btgrwKzA"Bad Games": youtube.com/watch?v=vp17yIB6Ijo
Editing Your Game Story Timothy Cain 2024-08-21 | I talk about how to edit your game's story, both how to look for problems and how to suggest solutions.Videos I referenceStory Vs Game Design: youtube.com/watch?v=LptJrOO2zSQGameplay's Influence On Story: youtube.com/watch?v=fzUzRqmgJKEPlayer Agency: youtube.com/watch?v=OoJ6CDDfYiUNon-Linear Game Design: youtube.com/watch?v=2hDxie2FnvoFocus Group Testing: youtube.com/watch?v=sCGeOsHV4AgMy Colorblindness and Games: youtube.com/watch?v=fHUAFYDzN3UGiving Good Feedback: youtube.com/watch?v=-72btgrwKzA
Creativity Under Pressure Timothy Cain 2024-08-20 | I talk about how to be creative under pressure in order to make a great game...and the secret is to work with great people.Videos I reference:My Worst Job Interview: youtube.com/watch?v=Naig0iJ_E9EThe Fallout Team: youtube.com/watch?v=qBKd2z43K7EGood Team Characteristics: youtube.com/watch?v=SrAuoqdl0osCrunch: youtube.com/watch?v=QJHpuJxMqiACrunch, Part 2: youtube.com/watch?v=eXJkecLBhOE
Game Development Roles Timothy Cain 2024-08-19 | I explain the roles in a typical game development group.Videos I reference:How To Be A Good Game Director: youtube.com/watch?v=F7uaMQnMsvIHow To Be A Good Game Director, Part 2: youtube.com/watch?v=sYZCYDRQtSsEgo And Game Directors: youtube.com/watch?v=85trmtqR-s8Five Traits In A Good Producer: youtube.com/watch?v=dekd1zMcXB4Programmer Roles Explained: youtube.com/watch?v=nQ2IMGC569UChallenges Facing Game Programmers: youtube.com/watch?v=Qc8zuhaqWPMCommon Sources Of Programming Frustration: youtube.com/watch?v=lwlRDhPZxLcChallenges Facing Game Artists: youtube.com/watch?v=qmfZFoc53ssChallenges Facing Game Designers: youtube.com/watch?v=4XzaRlW2sioPlaytesting The Outer Worlds: youtube.com/watch?v=xM6Cr04wWSc
Being A Good Storyteller Timothy Cain 2024-08-16 | I talk about how I learned to tell good stories...at least spoken stories.Videos I reference:My Memoirs: youtube.com/watch?v=QvgttRI7oSUWriting Good NPCs: youtube.com/watch?v=-GmXrTBX7p8The Origin of Reactivity: youtube.com/watch?v=u0pJN3jpUjQTabletop RPG Influences: youtube.com/watch?v=bNf601IoBpc
Trust the process Timothy Cain 2024-08-15 | Trust the process. You will figure it out. Not when you want to, but when you need to.
Code The Rules, Script The Exceptions Timothy Cain 2024-08-15 | I talk about how programming your rules and using scripting for the occasional exception to those rules will lead to a more robust game.Videos I reference:Using Mechanics For Storytelling: youtube.com/watch?v=15pL76IhQjQEmergent Gameplay: youtube.com/watch?v=jWEuSV_nbfAMultiple Quest Solutions: youtube.com/watch?v=vlkksy6casU
Marketing Timothy Cain 2024-08-14 | I talk about marketing, how it can can go well or go poorly, and why you need it more than ever before.Videos I reference:Marketing The Outer Worlds: youtube.com/watch?v=v22ACVVC4C0Discoverability: youtube.com/watch?v=lmgJVUuS1I8Fallout 1 and 2 Box Covers: youtube.com/watch?v=STbUQVbQvQE
An Off The Rails TTRPG Campaign Timothy Cain 2024-08-13 | I talk about a table top role playing campaign that went completely sideways during the first (and only) session.
