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Par for the Dungeon

This week the team dives into their masterful creative process for creative world class narratives....well kinda, but we do dive into the underlying narrative for Par for the Dungeon and how it came to be.

WISHLIST - Par for the Dungeon on STEAM:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2479970/Par_for_the_Dungeon/

Check out our last game Farm Punks:
Apple - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/farm-punks/id1458777984
Google Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noodlecake.farmpunks

Contents of this Video
00:00 - Introduction
01:25 - Concept & Storyboards
03:55 - Cutscene Animation
06:23 - Assembling In Engine
08:10 - What Would You Like to See

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Crafting a GENIUS GAME STORY | DevLog

We're excited to announce that our STEAM page is now live for Par for the Dungeon! This week we're going to be skipping ahead in the timeline a little bit to showcase how we put together and assemble the assets necessary to get your game on Steam. This is a fun look at some behind the scenes of how changing the camera angle in the game can cause some interesting and unexpected issues.

WISHLIST - Par for the Dungeon on STEAM:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2479970/Par_for_the_Dungeon/

Check out our last game Farm Punks:
Apple - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/farm-punks/id1458777984
Google Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noodlecake.farmpunks

Contents of this Video
00:00 - Introduction
00:30 - Steam Page is Live!
01:15 - Creative Storyboard Process
04:03 - Gameplay Trailer - Rough Cut
05:05 - Capturing Trailer Shots
08:23 - In-Engine Capture Setup
10:06 - Final Gameplay Trailer
11:16 - Thanks for Wishlisting

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Getting our GAME on STEAM | DevLog

After 6 months of silence from the studio, we're back and determined to find a sustainable way to keep making videos! Join the team in this DevLog as we explain where we went, and take a peak at our new World 3; Icy Icy Mountain!

Check out our last game Farm Punks:

Apple - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/farm-punks/id1458777984
Google Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noodlecake.farmpunks

Contents of this Video
00:00 - Where did we go?!
01:00 - Project Recap
01:34 - Design Process for World 3
03:44 - Finding Art Direction
05:40 - Technical Solutions
08:47 - Wrap Up & Next Steps

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WE'RE BACK with a brand NEW WORLD!! | DevLog

The team is back after a refreshing holiday break! After playing some real life Par for the Dungeon the team gets to work holding an internal playtest to gauge how the levels in World 2 are performing. There were some good levels, some bad levels, and some mechanics adjustments needed to help make World 2 shine. So come join us for the playtest and catch a sneak peek of the upcoming Winter World, complete with penguins!

Check out our last game Farm Punks:

Apple - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/farm-punks/id1458777984
Google Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noodlecake.farmpunks

Contents of this Video
00:00 - Introduction
00:27 - What We've Been Up To
01:42 - Playtest Footage Discussion
02:17 - Caitlin Playtest
03:54 - Shae Playtest
06:27 - Playtest Process
07:12 - Playtest Action Items
08:44 - Fixing Levels with Zack
10:25 - Wrap Up & Next Steps

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BUILD & PLAYTEST & FIX & REPEAT | DevLog

We're back! The art, design and technical teams have been super focused working towards the goal of finalizing world 1. We've made incredible progress completing art passes on all 27 holes, refined our UI, and begun adding in VFX. There is a lot of new content to share, and we can't wait to show you the final look of World 1!

Check out our last game Farm Punks:
Apple - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/farm-punks/id1458777984
Google Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noodlecake.farmpunks&hl=en_CA&gl=US

-----  Contents of this Video  ---------------------
00:00 - Introduction
00:24 - We've Been Busy
01:13 - Art Pass with Jess
02:18 - Art Pass with Kamilla
03:26 - Wires & Interactions with Cody
04:32 - VFX Implementation with Shae
05:48 - Building Shadows with Josh
07:07 - Shadow Tool Discussion
09:34 - Arrow Animations with Joe
10:28 - Level Select UI with Ben
12:09 - What We're up to Next

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Games Take a LONG TIME to Make | DevLog

Today we step back a few steps to dig into how our VFX get made and the wizardry required to make these effects work on brand new devices, and 10+ year old devices. So often this work gets taken for granted but it takes a unique skill set to build not only the effects but the shaders that help reinforce the art direction of the game.

Check out our last game Farm Punks:
Apple - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/farm-punks/id1458777984
Google Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noodlecake.farmpunks&hl=en_CA&gl=US

-----  Contents of this Video  ---------------------
00:00 - Introduction
01:15 - Arrow Effects
03:31 - Fresnel Wire Development
04:56 - Bomb Explosion Effect
07:22 - Campfire Effect
08:37 - Art Team Discussion
11:18 - What's Next & Thank You

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TECH ARTISTS IN GAMES ARE WIZARDS! | DevLog

As we get the game to a more-and-more playable state we need to spend some time creating marketing materials, including the games icon and splash screen. Not only does it help pitch the game to potential partners, but as we begin sending out test builds it helps add a level of polish when individuals download your demo version and a nice adaptive icon show up. Join us as Shae and Josh walkthrough the process involved in bringing these marketing materials to life!

Check out our last game Farm Punks:
Apple - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/farm-punks/id1458777984
Google Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noodlecake.farmpunks&hl=en_CA&gl=US

-----  Contents of this Video  ---------------------
00:00 - Introduction
01:35 - The Birth of an Icon
05:56 - Creating a Title Screen
12:35 - Building 3D Title Screen in Unity
14:12 - Whats Next

Why your GAME ICON is CRITICAL | DevLog

We've added new enemies!

After finishing up world 1 a few weeks ago the team begins building out a brand new world filled with trains, grapple hooks, and armor powerups! We begin greyboxing out levels that support these new mechanics and try to figure out how to make trains work.

Check out our last game Farm Punks:
Apple - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/farm-punks/id1458777984
Google Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noodlecake.farmpunks&hl=en_CA&gl=US

-----   Contents of this Video    ---------------------
00:00 - Introduction
01:19 - World 2 Art Direction with Shae
05:15 - Reviewing Train Tools
07:32 - Course 2 Greybox with Zack
09:18 - Grapple Animations with Joe
10:08 - Next Steps

Adding NEW ENEMIES to our GOLF GAME | DevLog

This week the team completes design reviews on some recently created levels in World 2, updates their UI to ensure everything plays nicely with all the unique and interesting physical phone quirks like notches, and begins implementing art into World 2 levels!
Check out our last game Farm Punks:

Apple - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/farm-punks/id1458777984
Google Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noodlecake.farmpunks

Contents of this Video
00:00 - Introduction
00:17 - This Weeks Work
01:32 - Level Design Review with Cody
04:56 - Art Pass with Jess
05:52 - Level Design Review with Zack
07:38 - Level Dioramas with Kamilla
08:31 - Safe Areas & Notches Discussion
12:11 - Design Reflections

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Level BLOCKOUT to FINAL ART | DevLog

With the technical backlog caught back up, the art team returns to Par for the Dungeon and begin fleshing out the final user interfaces! The team also begins working out the narrative thread that incites our adventurers journey.

Check out our last game Farm Punks:
Apple - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/farm-punks/id1458777984
Google Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noodlecake.farmpunks&hl=en_CA&gl=US

-----  Contents of this Video  ---------------------
00:00 - What We've Been up To
01:09 - Narrative Thread Discussion
03:45 - Level & World Select UI
07:29 - UI Design Review
11:29 - UI Implementation
13:20 - Art Review
15:23 - Next Week & What's to Come

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The Interface CONUNDRUM | DevLog

After 4 weeks of work the team has completed the demo of our little trash panda world! Pulling together the final elements the team reflects on what went well, what didn't and potential future plans for the game!

Check out our last game Farm Punks:
Apple - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/farm-punks/id1458777984
Google Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noodlecake.farmpunks&hl=en_CA&gl=US

-----  Contents of this Video  ---------------------
00:00 - Introduction
00:42 - What We've Built
01:33 - The Demo Begins
04:30 - Meeting the Crow
06:32 - Meeting the Greyhound
09:45 - Reflecting on the Process

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We Built a Cute Raccoon Game | DevLog

It was time to start bestowing our Raccoon friend with a happy little trash kingdom! We spent a lot of time implementing art assets that the team had been developing for the past few weeks, which helped make the world feel much more vibrant.

Check out our last game Farm Punks:
Apple - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/farm-punks/id1458777984
Google Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noodlecake.farmpunks&hl=en_CA&gl=US

-----  Contents of this Video  ---------------------
00:00 - Introduction
01:31 - Animation Sync
03:32 - Raccoon Turnaround with Caitlin
04:17 - Model & Topology with Jess
05:03 - Idle & Run Animations with Joe
05:58 - Joe & Zack Animation Chat
07:06 - Playtest with Josh
10:37 - Level Art Pass with Zack
11:35 - Building Tools with Tech Team
14:52 - NPC Unlocks with Ben
16:06 - UI Sprite Sheets with Shae
17:39 - 3D Start Menu with Shae
18:57 - Final Reveal Next Week

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Let's Build a Happy Little Trash Kingdom | Game DevLog

We've secretly been working away on another game for the past few weeks! With Par for the Dungeon ahead of schedule in the art department we pivot the art team onto a trash centric game about a mischevious raccoon.

Check out our last game Farm Punks:
Apple - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/farm-punks/id1458777984
Google Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noodlecake.farmpunks&hl=en_CA&gl=US

-----  Contents of this Video  ---------------------
00:00 - Starting a New Game!
01:22 - Design Direction Chat
05:17 - Art Direction with Shae
07:50 - 3D Art Kit with Kamilla
08:58 - Movement & Climbing with Josh
10:34 - Laneway Levels with Zack
12:52 - Art Drawovers Discussion
00:00 - Next Steps

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This Game is Actually Trash | Raccoon DevLog

Over the past 2 weeks the team starts a new project, and builds out the full game loop on Par for the Dungeon! With that game loop complete we hold a large internal playtest and get some great feedback to help steer the games direction.

Check out our last game Farm Punks:
Apple - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/farm-punks/id1458777984
Google Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noodlecake.farmpunks&hl=en_CA&gl=US

-----  Contents of this Video  ---------------------
00:00 - We've Been Busy
01:08 - Goals for Next 2 Weeks
02:49 - Course Select Screen Timelapse
04:27 - Game Loop Review
08:00 - Improving Player Experience with Josh
09:20 - Game Loop Revisited
11:04 - Playtest with Caitlin
15:40 - Playtest Feedback with Shae
18:13 - AB Test & Next Steps with Cody

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The Playtest Incident | Game Studio DevLog

#shorts 

Team trip to the Island! No DevLog this week, a much needed recharge to Toronto Island was needed instead. Back with regular DevLogs next week!

INDIE GAME STUDIO Island Trip!

We spent 2 years of our lives trying to make this game...was it worth it? Yes. This week we dig into the deep depths of our game archive and review the 1st game we ever released - Arrow Heads!

If you would like to check out Arrow Heads for yourself, link below - WARNING - There is NOT a large player base so don't purchase for online play:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/580890/Arrow_Heads/

Or check out our last game Farm Punks:
Apple - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/farm-punks/id1458777984
Google Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noodlecake.farmpunks&hl=en_CA&gl=US

Keep up with us on our socials:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/zzzgiants

-----Contents of this Video---------------------
00:00 - Intro
01:10 - Menu Review
03:30 - Arena Gameplay
07:10 - Multiplayer Criticism
08:20 - Art & Showcase Discussion
09:17 - Making an Arcade Machine
10:20 - Arcade Gameplay
12:11 - Final Thoughts

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Game Devs REACT to Their FIRST GAME | Indie Game Studio

This week the team adds more KABOOM's to the game! Hop in and see how we add new features starting from original discussions all the way through to being implemented and built out in-game.
Check out our last game Farm Punks:
Apple - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/farm-pu...
Google Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...
Keep up with us on our socials:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/zzzgiants

-----Contents of this Video---------------------
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Equipment Discussion
01:50 - Greybox with Zack
03:08 - Camera Update Discussion
04:55 - Logo Design with Shae
06:20 - Post-Processing Effects Discussion
07:55 - Bomb Toss Animation with Joe
08:20 - Planning Overworld Discussion
09:04 - UI Concept Designs with Shae
10:12 - Breakable Walls with Josh
11:12 - State of the Game
11:55 - BONUS - Bagel Preparation with Brendan

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What if Golf had EXPLOSIONS!! | Unity Indie Game | DevLog #5

Being a game developer unfortunately doesn't level up your gaming ability. This week the team completes a few courses and irons our the art pipeline. Next stop, production!

Check out our last game Farm Punks:

Apple - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/farm-pu...
Google Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...

Keep up with us on our socials:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/zzzgiants

-----Contents of this Video---------------------
00:00 - Intro
00:30 -  What we're up to
01:07 - Josh playtests the 1st course
03:16 - Course building timelapse with Zack
04:11 - Morning progress check-in
05:51 - Cave biome timelapse with Kamilla
06:36 - Vertical fog shader chat with Josh & Kamilla
07:24 - Troll enemy model timelapse with Jess
08:05 - Reference game thanks to viewer
08:42 - Shop interface timelapse with Josh
09:42 - Hit amplitude chat with Zack & Josh
11:20 - Course 2 feedback with Zack & Cody
13:19 - Thanks for watching

#gamedev #indiegame #unity3d #madewithunity #indiedev #unity2d #gamedevelopment #unity  #sleepinggiant #golf #rpg

Dev Makes GAME TOO HARD?! | Indie Game Studio | DevLog #4

It has been 10 days since the team began working on Par for the Dungeon a Mini-Golf RPG game. Come check out the progress and discussions happening as we continue our concept phase!

Check out our last game Farm Punks:

Apple - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/farm-punks/id1458777984
Google Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noodlecake.farmpunks&hl=en_CA&gl=US

Keep up with us on our socials:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/zzzgiants

-----Contents of this Video---------------------
00:00 - Intro
00:12 - Setup for the Work Day
00:28 - Who We Are
00:57 - Course & World Discussion
01:55 - Enemy Updates with Jess
02:49 - Windmill Model Timelapse
03:29 - Character Aiming with Josh
05:21 - Enemies & Equipment Discussion
08:09 - Bum Jump Animation with Joe
08:45 - Idle Animation Timelapse
09:29 - Story & Art Progress Discussion
10:42 - 2D Card Cutout & Test Timelapse
11:20 - Scene Layout Tests with Kamilla
12:00 - Extra Development Screenshots

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10 Days of GAME DEV at INDIE STUDIO | Unity Golf Game | DevLog #3

Revitalized after a successful game jam, the team begins building on top of a previous game jam game called Par for the Dungeon!

Check out our last game Farm Punks:

Apple - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/farm-punks/id1458777984
Google Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.noodlecake.farmpunks&hl=en_CA&gl=US

Keep up with us on our socials:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/zzzgiants

-----Contents of this Video---------------------
00:00 - Intro
00:14 - A New Project Begins
01:47 - Par for the Dungeon Game Jam Edition
03:26 - Design Discussion
05:41 - Character Concept Timelapse
06:32 - Character Discussion
09:13 - Level Design Timelapse
10:16 - Environment Concept Timelapse
11:32 - Extra Development Screenshots

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