Darenn | This solo dev is creating his dream RPG (interview) @darenn-keller | Uploaded February 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
Let's learn everything we can from Joe's game dev journey creating a tactical battle RPG with GameMaker.
Do you like adventure? Are you a sucker for a world of monsters and magic?
Do you like wholesale violence peppered with coarse language, and served with a side of pixelated booty?
Then buckle up, you legend. We're going for a ride...
You can also watch this on twitch: twitch.tv/darennkeller
timestamps:
6:00 Is it inspired by SMT?
7:59 About Joe
12:00 How do you keep motivation?
16:50 Joe's passion for music
19:59 Do you make everything in your game?
23:25 The importance of Community
26:45 The biggest challenges
35:15 What's your favorite snack
38:20 Motivation again
43:20 How to choose your game engine and why he used game maker
52:00 How much did the game cost and how much you'll gain?
58:30 What's your favorite game?
1:01:30 Why did you create this game? What are your inspirations?
1:07:30 Someone pledged $2500
1:14:10 Talks with publishers
1:21:16 What publishers say and what players say
1:24:30 Why did you run a Kickstarter? (and how to use it for visibility)
1:28:00 Do think about DLC's and updates after release?
1:32:00 Why the 4 color palette and game boy look?
1:34:00 About the music of the game
1:35:10 Limitation breeds creativity
1:41:07 Color Blind Developer
1:43:04 How to learn pixel art?
1:52:50 Wise advice from Joe's father
1:53:40 Xbox and Switch port and physical version
1:59:15 More love for the community
2:01:50 How did you build that community?
2:06:50 How Joe got into solo game development
2:09:20 What's your favorite thing about creating video games?
2:14:45 Did you face hardware/engine limitations?
2:17:25 How to create a successful kickstarter?
2:29:50 What happens if your kickstarter succeeds/fails?
2:37:00 Joe's biggest advice for game developers
LINKS
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🌟 Back The Edge Of Allegoria: kickstarter.com/projects/theedgeofallegoria/the-edge-of-allegoria
Follow me on:
🐦 Twitter (X): twitter.com/DarennKeller
🦣 Mastodon: https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@darennkeller
📷 Instagram: instagram.com/darennkeller
🍻 Join the Discord: discord.gg/RZYde9SAMp
🧪 Become a Playtester: discord.gg/RZYde9SAMp
✉️ Receive the monthly newsletter: dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/317030/79349427770230514/share
🕹️ Check out my other games: darenn.itch.io
🔗 All my links: darenn.github.io/linktree
BEHIND THE SCENES & SUPPORT
-------------------------------------------
Wish to support the channel? Thank you! 🙏🏼
☕ Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/darenn (less charges here!)
🌟 Patreon: patreon.com/darennkeller
HASHTAGS
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#devlog #gamedev #citybuilder #indiegame #indiegamedev #survival #gamedevelopment #indiedev #godot #godotengine #lueur #solodev #strategygames
CREDITS
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Inspired by those awesome developers, check them out!
@Goodgis @DocGeraud @Brackeys @GMTK @thomasbrush @Vimlark @kylebanks @TheShaggyDev @ThinMatrix @DocGeraud @JonasTyroller
Let's learn everything we can from Joe's game dev journey creating a tactical battle RPG with GameMaker.
Do you like adventure? Are you a sucker for a world of monsters and magic?
Do you like wholesale violence peppered with coarse language, and served with a side of pixelated booty?
Then buckle up, you legend. We're going for a ride...
You can also watch this on twitch: twitch.tv/darennkeller
timestamps:
6:00 Is it inspired by SMT?
7:59 About Joe
12:00 How do you keep motivation?
16:50 Joe's passion for music
19:59 Do you make everything in your game?
23:25 The importance of Community
26:45 The biggest challenges
35:15 What's your favorite snack
38:20 Motivation again
43:20 How to choose your game engine and why he used game maker
52:00 How much did the game cost and how much you'll gain?
58:30 What's your favorite game?
1:01:30 Why did you create this game? What are your inspirations?
1:07:30 Someone pledged $2500
1:14:10 Talks with publishers
1:21:16 What publishers say and what players say
1:24:30 Why did you run a Kickstarter? (and how to use it for visibility)
1:28:00 Do think about DLC's and updates after release?
1:32:00 Why the 4 color palette and game boy look?
1:34:00 About the music of the game
1:35:10 Limitation breeds creativity
1:41:07 Color Blind Developer
1:43:04 How to learn pixel art?
1:52:50 Wise advice from Joe's father
1:53:40 Xbox and Switch port and physical version
1:59:15 More love for the community
2:01:50 How did you build that community?
2:06:50 How Joe got into solo game development
2:09:20 What's your favorite thing about creating video games?
2:14:45 Did you face hardware/engine limitations?
2:17:25 How to create a successful kickstarter?
2:29:50 What happens if your kickstarter succeeds/fails?
2:37:00 Joe's biggest advice for game developers
LINKS
-------------------------------------------
🌟 Back The Edge Of Allegoria: kickstarter.com/projects/theedgeofallegoria/the-edge-of-allegoria
Follow me on:
🐦 Twitter (X): twitter.com/DarennKeller
🦣 Mastodon: https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@darennkeller
📷 Instagram: instagram.com/darennkeller
🍻 Join the Discord: discord.gg/RZYde9SAMp
🧪 Become a Playtester: discord.gg/RZYde9SAMp
✉️ Receive the monthly newsletter: dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/317030/79349427770230514/share
🕹️ Check out my other games: darenn.itch.io
🔗 All my links: darenn.github.io/linktree
BEHIND THE SCENES & SUPPORT
-------------------------------------------
Wish to support the channel? Thank you! 🙏🏼
☕ Ko-fi: ko-fi.com/darenn (less charges here!)
🌟 Patreon: patreon.com/darennkeller
HASHTAGS
-------------------------------------------
#devlog #gamedev #citybuilder #indiegame #indiegamedev #survival #gamedevelopment #indiedev #godot #godotengine #lueur #solodev #strategygames
CREDITS
-------------------------------------------
Inspired by those awesome developers, check them out!
@Goodgis @DocGeraud @Brackeys @GMTK @thomasbrush @Vimlark @kylebanks @TheShaggyDev @ThinMatrix @DocGeraud @JonasTyroller
