"if sacrificing my life in order to finish a little game is what it takes to be successful, I don't know that's what I want." bingo. I think this is the dilemma that most game developers face at some point in their journey.
@@BounceIO it's not that simple. The sacrifices you make have to be equivalent to its benefits. You wouldn't cut off your leg in exchange for a ham sandwich.
I've never supported something on Kickstarter before, but the time has come! Dewdrop Dynasty has helped me stay motivated while making my first game, which should finally be done within the next six months, and I want to give back to you for inspiring me. Keep the hive alive! ❤️
Hey Man! You have been an inspiration for me to try and make my own game and you’ve really helped me learn about game devs! I really hope it all works out for you!
I'm gonna donate 25 dollars to the kickstarter I never saw this side of this studio and knowing that this game could not be finished is really sad to me I wish you the best!
This is why I'm working on my game in silence at my own pace for the gratification of mostly myself. If I release it and people like it, cool. If not, I'm still happy because I made the game I wanted to make without the stress of anyones' expectations hovering over my shoulder.
@@Goodgis i suppose that's why you should start marketing when the game is nearly over, maybe when you consider it as shippable but you want to add polish you start marketing it for like a couple of months later
Great video man! I can't imagine how tough and sad it is to spend a lot of time and effort into developing a big game, just to see it flop. Probably I'll know that feeling in the future of my game development journey xd. But I hope your game will do well and become successful ❤️
neutronized im a big fan of your super cat tales seres yokai dungeon and more when is the release date of super cat tales paws? im so excited god bless you
Bro I’ll buy it when it comes out but trying to explain this to my parents would literally be impossible. “Oh I’m paying for a chance that they’ll finish in the future…”
Goodgis, please don't give up. I've been watching your videos since the beginning, and you've inspired me so many times not to give up when I felt like I had hit rock bottom. And to the rest of Goodgis's subscribers, if all of us donate $1 then that's about $90,800, which when combined with the 18k it already has is way more than is needed.
Thank you for being so honest! Im a full time mechanic but for the last 6-7 years ive been making environment art in my free time hoping to one day make it a career and its nice to hear someone else talk about the same thoughts/feelings ive been going through for a while now
i've been working on my game for 7 years now..... the longer i work on it, the more i don't want to work on it. i've got other ideas, i've gone through several phases of my life, and there are just other things i've started working on alongside other people too. i know i need to finish my game but it's just hard. i can't just drop it though, because i've already spent thousands of hours and dollars on it, and so many people worked on it, not just me, so i owe it to them to finish it before i just jump ship to something else.
God man everytime you post something new about DewDrop my hype goes up so much like I honestly can’t wait to play it. The music takes me back to snes games like megaman x an super Metroid and I honestly can’t wait to for this game to hit the ground running. Watching these vids keeps me focused on my own projects too. Keep it up man we’re rooting for you!
I feel the same man, I gave up on so many projects that I spent months on, I'm glad that u actually didn't give up on Dewdrop Dynasty, I srsly hope u will pull through!
I have been a supporter of this channel for a while now and I have to say you are one of my greatest inspirations. I really don't want this game to be given up on as it could definetly turn into something a lot bigger than it already is. I know how much work it takes to build things like this, and it's actually really nice to see the real work that goes behind it and the struggles behind the scenes. It's definetly something that any level of game developers can relate to. Yeah I completly understand the reason behind the kickstarter, and I think the main reason that it isn't getting funded as quickly as you hopes might be due to your audience is a lot of game developers that might even be in a similar boat, they may not have money to spare at the moment. I think if people who were really into video games saw these they would be a lot more willing to donate as they are spending something on what they truly care about rather than trying to help the developer make this amazing game. But, what is funded is still looking amazing thousands of people that may not even be into metroidvanias decided to donate to you directly so you can finish this project. If the kickstarter succeeds than that's amazing! But if it fails that doesn't mean your game isn't good enough, it just means that no one has seen it yet. And I think you can definetly grow in some more video game lovers into seeing the game by maybey making some videos suited and target towards, them, maybey on a separate account. I would say if the kickstarter doesn't make it, maybey try just finding that type of audience. It doesn't need to be this big fancy thing that costs money, but maybey just try posting videos more suited towards them that aren't super focused on the design process. And I would recommend maybey even using a new channel, and see what happens But even if no one does see it, this game is amazing, it has a an appealing design, the combat system and enemies are perfect, the story is great, all of the places have charm, and it has an amazing developer. One other thing, is from the content you have put out so far it might just be a little early for a kickstarter, every game shines at a different point in development, maybey sometime in the future as the game comes along, you can put another kickstarter out and see how big the audience is then. Anyways great devlog as always and I really hope you continue Dewdrop Dynasty.
Thanks for sharing! That's part of the reason with did the Steam Next Fest though most of comments from people on there is they weren't really blown away with the game.
@@Goodgis Oh ok, well anyways once again great video, and I think the game is amazing whether it gets released or not, I hope the kickstarter does well!
I feel you bro working on a game is hard and as every day goes by your love for the game increases and it is disheartening to see that loved project of yours fail and good luck man the concept of your game is already very good you just need to make it as fun as possible I hope it is success
Time is the most valuable resource we ever had and also our biggest enemy. Learning, working and making projects take a HUGE amount of time, and when you don't have a lot of free time (most of us) then learning/doing anything becomes really painful and time-consuming. This is even more worrying hen you try to learn/do two or more things at once (I'm starting to learng Backend Web Development and wanna start with Game Development as well, but I feel really overwhelmed).
Your dedication to this project. even through trial and difficulty, is very inspiring. Don't be afraid to make some cuts if that's what's needed to get a quality product out on time (Not to mention, we live in an amazing world of patch updates and DLC). Stay awesome, and best wishes for a successful campaign.
Oh crud, I didn't even know you had a demo out with dewdrop dynasty! I'm so sorry D: I can relate to you with time, I've been so busy with my life, that my own projects just withered away.. it's really hard to get back into it. checking out the kickstarter now :)
It is! Time is a valuable asset and something I don't take lightly. Also what's the point of successfully releasing something if you have to destroy you mental health to get there? haha
Noo man i love the concept and artstyle you went for in dewdrop, it inspired me to make my own game too in a bit of the same artstyle. Long story short i really hope the game makes it 😂 im ofc gonna support it gl gis :)
I was on the fence about backing this and originally decided not to, but this video has pushed me over to the other side, so now I'm in. I do think the game at least deserves a shot at being completed. Best of luck to you!
Amazing video as always! Great pacing and perfect story telling! I've been interested in dewdrop since before you had triple digit subs I will back the project as soon as possible to show my support and so I can play the game! Keep going man i dont care how long it takes!
I appreciate that. Though is seems like most people don't feel that same way about it. haha If the Kickstarter fails, I have a many other exciting project I want to make.
I'm pretty surprised your project is not doing well on kickstarter, i personally loved it as soon as i saw the first video. What im wondering is: are there enough special mechanics that make the game stand out? In a lot of videos, it's mostly just very basic platforming so far, but I could be wrong. gl!
most ppl say stuff without the experience to back it up. games take time to make, having a job to make money, is still time... its hard to make a game when you dont have time to work on it and money to feed your family. I'm glad your asking for help on this, know its a hard thing to do. sometimes you need others to invest their time to make something amazing. ignore the typical trolls.
you have a successful youtube channel with almost 100k subs. This vidéo came out less than 2h ago and already has more than 5k views. You don't need a successful kickstarter to assure you that there is a lot of people interested by your game (myself first). I work on big projects too so I really do understand that it is hard to finish this project, but really, don't focus on your kickstarter and release the game as fast as possible. This may sound selfish but really, the whole point of this video is "I don't know if it will be successful enough", bro, you already know it will be. Maybe not as much as you would like but it the first big project you're doing on you re own, it won't be the same as "Hollow Knight" or other big metroidvania. To conclude, I really hope that I can remove dewdrop dinasty from my wishlist to put it in my library. Big love again and go on we believe in you and your project
I'm so glad the kickstarter succeeded. It has to be really hard, genuinely considering dropping a project you've worked on for multiple years. I have a current project I've been working on only since this past february, and I would never dream of dropping that, let alone a 2 to 3 year project. Keep up the good work, Firith
Hi The winner of the recent firith team autumn jam here. I just wanted to wish you all the best with the project. After this video and seeing the kickstarter I'm pretty confident that it will reach its goal, I also pledged 25$ just now. Keep it up man.
music in the clips you showed reminds me of a fusion between Kirby and Bug Fables music I really liked that lol I'll check this game out looks great and I want to see it do well
Great job man, the demos incredible. Keep it up, 🎉 this is one of the coolest games I’ve seen and played😊 I’m definitely buying when it releases, because I know it will, just do your best😌
I’m saving up everything I can for college right now so I don’t think I can support the kickstarter but I definitely want to see it work out. I think your game looks amazing, so I would totally buy it when it’s done :) best of luck to you
Interesting video Goodgis. I had a great time playing the demo for dewdrop dynasty, and I can see it has a lot of potential. I was actually looking at the Kickstarter a few days earlier and I can't imagine how disheartening it must be to see it not performing to well. I just wanted to say good luck on your Kickstarter and I hope it gets funded!
I appreciate it. I'm excited either way. If it fails, I already have some super exciting projects I would love to tackle. (And that would have more broad appeal.)
Dewdrop isn't the kind of game I usually play, but it looks like a lot of fun. I'll give it some thought and donate if I truly think I'll play. Like you requested, I won't donate just because I like your content and want you to succeed, I'll think of the game first. Also, people are stupid if they truly think that a commercially successful game can easily be made for free with a solo dev, sure it HAS happened before but those are the inspirational exceptions, not the rule. Fingers crossed whatever happens with Dewdrop makes you happy man.
cave story was made practically for free, although the entire game had art, music and programming, along with the gamedev tools made by one guy. it took him a while though and he's kinda nuts for doing all that
Man, I really hope this project gets funded. If it doesn't then I'll be sad to see it go, but sometimes life just hits like a train at full speed. Anyways, best of luck! I'll try to get the word out some more in hope that they support it too.
Your channel is one of the most consistently high quality channels in the indie space. I hope you best for you and your project. Your work is so inspiring. I wish I could donate but I am currently saving for university so I can gamedev full time.
I wish I could provide more monetary support (though I might still donate to the Kickstarter whenever I have access to more money), but i will say I absolutely adored the demo, your work is stellar and I am incredibly excited for Dewdrop. I really hope you can get it finished, because it has great potential as a game.
Sadly I can’t donate (I’m 13 and I don’t have my own money) but I will definitely subscribe to give you a little bit of support and to keep up with the project. I’m so happy the algorithm blessed me with this video this is a very interesting game, I’ll make sure to tell all my friends about it when it comes out
I've always wanted to make a game like this, I actually want to be a game developer when I grow up. So I understand the pain you are going through. This game can not die. It has so much potential and looks like an amazing game with some fantastic inspiration. I'll try pledge $15 - $25 so I can help : D
I hope that you can meet your kickstarter goal! I would donate because the game looks cool and I want to play it but rn I don’t have any money so I’ll have to wait a little before I can
Hi Goodgis, I love watching your videos and they have brought so much inspiration to me and have made me really want to try to make a game. The engine that i want to try to use is Godot but its really hard to try and find tutorials on it that are less then two videos and arnt super comlicated. I just want to ask for you to please make a godot tutorial or overview. that would be so amazing. Best of luck with Dew drop dynasy and i cant wait to play it!
it sounds like its a really stressful release, which I'm sure every game dev feels right before the due date. But if its any solace, you're an inspiration. Creative endeavors are one of the most fulfilling things out there, and only more impressive when you realize you're just one dude with a lot of passion for video games.
New subscriber here. I apologize in advance for the length of this comment. I’ve taken interest in your development on this game. I’ve been thinking of getting into game development myself. This too was a dream of mine growing up. I was a big gamer and artist as a child, and still am to this day. I too am married and work full time, as well as have 2 children. So balancing time is difficult. I’d like to ask, how does one start making a game? What do you take into consideration? Idk where to start. I get these ideas and start drawing up characters and animating movements in Adobe Animate, all while writing out ideas. But thats as far as I get. Any thoughts or recommendations? Watching your videos has definitely inspired me. So please keep at it! You aren’t wasting your time when you’re doing something you are passionate about. You are bringing your ideas and creations to life to share with others, and that’s pretty awesome.
The best way to start developing games is by making games. Haha I know it sounds simple but start by trying to recreate a classic game like pong or snake. It will help teach you game logic and code without all of the stress of trying to create something original. It important when you first start to just make games. :D Hopefully that helps and I wish you the best of luck.
If I wasn't broke I would back you in a heart beat. Best of luck hope you finish this incredible game! one more thing, please don't this game die. If it doesn't reach the goal maybe just work on it less, It is such an amazing idea! I would hate to see it go :(
Your videos have helped me learn so much about game dev! When I saw the kickstarter for Dewdrop came out I immediately put 80 dollars towards it. People who don't make games always assume it's easy so try not to let those comments discourage you! Whatever happens, just know that you've built a collection of loyal supporters and I'll be happy to fund future projects! Thank you!
Don’t let people get you down man! Your games are great, and worth every cent of support!… I mean I’m poor so I can’t help much, but I hope moral support can help even a little! 😅
Uq yeah! Dude, I started a Kickstarter for a project a while back to see if my project could get funding, and most of the people just left discouraging comments. It felt horrible. I wish you the best, Goodgis! I would love to see some more large game devlogs. Or even just short game devlogs; whatever the future holds!
You need a sprite artist? I would do it for free,this project is simply amazing and I’m sure a lot of people in this community would help you making this game
Unfortunately just catching this now and in the middle of a big move :( Hope it goes well! If it was a longer campaign I'd definitely drop $100 next paycheck to get that physical signed stuff
Goodgis, I think if you do a relaunch, you might be able to save it. The main problem was that there weren’t any new eyes on the project, mainly due to kickstarter completely missing the Project We Love tag. A relaunch could quite literally get the game funded. I hope that even if the game is not successful you try again.
I think UA-cam buried your Kickstarter video. This is my first time hearing about it, and that may be true for other subscribers? Either way, backed the project. I want to play it and you deserve to be able to finish it.
This video is just so real and truly relatable. What you've said about burnout and the potential cost of success with indie games is so true. I can definitely see how getting the demo ready and the KS at the same time could burn you out. I still really hope to see DD's Kickstarter succeed but if you decide to shelf the game then we'll still be here to support your next project man! I've come to really love your smaller titles like Blizzard Blowout 64 and I can't wait to see what's in store for you 😊
I feel you man. I am a full time game dev that's trying to get my hobby game up and going while having a second job AND two small children. It's an hour here, hour there... kudos on the clever kickstart timing and I hope you're able to keep it worth being your while!
Dude I am currenty developing a space exploration game and I can relate with you It takes so much time to code the math, physics and other stuff that it require, but I hope it will be worth it
Dewdrop dynasty is such a well made game i have watched a few playthroughs of the demo and i loved it and i wish i could support your work with the kickstarter but i cant but hopefully when the full version comes out i will buy it and i have a lot of fun!
For me the hype of a game can die out of it takes too long for you to access it as a player, since the trailer came out. But its not always the same it seems to depend. My example would be Hytale that I was super super hyped about. when it got announched, but now its been years since it was first shown, so almost all hype and expectations is gone for me. I probably will play it but its risky to announce a game too early but sametime if it actually turns out amazing it will be a success at the end anyway is my guess. Seems to be a risk / reward situation for a game dev because you also want people to know about your game and if you want investors is my guess also? But you also might get that extra stress if actually getting it out quicker to keep the hype alive. Just some thought I had on this subject. Currently studying at University in Game Design & Scripting, so I'm still learning. Keep it up mate and your videos are always great 😊 and good luck everyone with your game projects!
I never back any Kickstarter project before but after watching this video make me change i like your games and your video is inspiring me to try game dev as a hobby. Heck i don't even subscribe to you But.. i guess i back your project i have no reason to subscribe. Good luck man i hope Dewdrop Dynasty got fund
Have you considered going with an indie game publisher? Some will actually fund development and help with a lot of things so you can just focus on making the game. Of course there's some downsides but maybe you could work out a fair deal. You'd probably have a good chance of it since you already have a crowd of supporters wanting to play the game. Might be better than just shelving the project. Hope it doesn't come to that though, good luck!
as a Solo Dev I'm really focused on what it takes to get my games finished. I've only finished 3 games at this point, but I feel good about what I've produced so far.
I'm sorry about all this, man. I hope you can release this game. Heck, I don't even care about Kickstarter that much, but no joke I made an account just to support this game.
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"if sacrificing my life in order to finish a little game is what it takes to be successful, I don't know that's what I want." bingo. I think this is the dilemma that most game developers face at some point in their journey.
It's a real issue.
He either wants it or he doesn't. You don't get anything in life without sacrifice.
@@BounceIO it's not that simple. The sacrifices you make have to be equivalent to its benefits. You wouldn't cut off your leg in exchange for a ham sandwich.
@@DavidJayIndie Idk man, how good is this ham sandwich? Let's not get hasty here, it could be worth it.
Lol
I've never supported something on Kickstarter before, but the time has come! Dewdrop Dynasty has helped me stay motivated while making my first game, which should finally be done within the next six months, and I want to give back to you for inspiring me. Keep the hive alive! ❤️
Aww, thank you so much!
Hey Man! You have been an inspiration for me to try and make my own game and you’ve really helped me learn about game devs! I really hope it all works out for you!
Aww, thanks Dude! I really appreciate it.
@@Goodgis Same story for me but I never have any time to learn script coding and just use scratch instead.
@AveragePerson quick guide move from scratch to python to javascript and then to the real programming: c and then to other’s like c++, java or rust
@@dreiundsiebzig-zweiundsechzig maybe start by using the construct game engine!
I'm gonna donate 25 dollars to the kickstarter
I never saw this side of this studio and knowing that this game could not be finished is really sad to me
I wish you the best!
Thanks so much!
@@Goodgis my country is in an economic crisis, but ill try to help
@@Qwerka where you from
@@Joao_BC Anywhere.
We're in a GLOBAL Recession!
@@spaghettiisyummy.3623 if you're american i swear to god
This is why I'm working on my game in silence at my own pace for the gratification of mostly myself.
If I release it and people like it, cool. If not, I'm still happy because I made the game I wanted to make without the stress of anyones' expectations hovering over my shoulder.
now im gonna get so hyped over whatever game your releasing
@@VacationBot I was gonna write the same thing lol
@@VacationBot cool see you in like 10 years maybe
it's a metroidvania
Yeah, that's smart though can hurt you on the marketing side.
@@Goodgis i suppose that's why you should start marketing when the game is nearly over, maybe when you consider it as shippable but you want to add polish you start marketing it for like a couple of months later
Good luck, man!
Thanks!
Best of luck
Great video man! I can't imagine how tough and sad it is to spend a lot of time and effort into developing a big game, just to see it flop. Probably I'll know that feeling in the future of my game development journey xd. But I hope your game will do well and become successful ❤️
Hey, I seriously appreciate it. I'm just glad I'm learning this lesson now and not after another year or two of development. haha
Awesome video, thanks for sharing. There's so many aspects that make gamedev very hard, wish you the best of luck with the kickstarter campaign
Much appreciated!
neutronized im a big fan of your super cat tales seres yokai dungeon and more when is the release date of super cat tales paws? im so excited god bless you
I’m a scratch game dev and I understand this i and thank you for the motivation to make me continue my stuff without losing anything
:D
:o (speechless that you replied)
This video was awesome man! Keep up the good work, and your talk about time in game development reminded me of bendy and the dark revival...
Thanks! Will do!
Bro I’ll buy it when it comes out but trying to explain this to my parents would literally be impossible. “Oh I’m paying for a chance that they’ll finish in the future…”
I totally understand haha
That's literally how it is for me, every time I try to support someone through money!!!
i suppose this is why planning is very important for what you'll do once you begin your kickstarter
:D
Goodgis, please don't give up. I've been watching your videos since the beginning, and you've inspired me so many times not to give up when I felt like I had hit rock bottom. And to the rest of Goodgis's subscribers, if all of us donate $1 then that's about $90,800, which when combined with the 18k it already has is way more than is needed.
Yessir
No worries! We did it!
Thank you for being so honest! Im a full time mechanic but for the last 6-7 years ive been making environment art in my free time hoping to one day make it a career and its nice to hear someone else talk about the same thoughts/feelings ive been going through for a while now
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Thanks for sharing!
i've been working on my game for 7 years now.....
the longer i work on it, the more i don't want to work on it.
i've got other ideas, i've gone through several phases of my life, and there are just other things i've started working on alongside other people too.
i know i need to finish my game but it's just hard. i can't just drop it though, because i've already spent thousands of hours and dollars on it, and so many people worked on it, not just me, so i owe it to them to finish it before i just jump ship to something else.
Yeah, it;s hard!
Good luck. I'm already supporting this, and know how tough it can be to get funding
Thanks so much!
God man everytime you post something new about DewDrop my hype goes up so much like I honestly can’t wait to play it. The music takes me back to snes games like megaman x an super Metroid and I honestly can’t wait to for this game to hit the ground running. Watching these vids keeps me focused on my own projects too. Keep it up man we’re rooting for you!
Thanks so much!
been watching your dev logs on Dewdrop Dynasty for a long time and can’t wait to play it so will definitely donate.
(PS: love wat u do keep it up)
Much appreciated!
I feel the same man, I gave up on so many projects that I spent months on, I'm glad that u actually didn't give up on Dewdrop Dynasty, I srsly hope u will pull through!
Me too. But if it doesn't, don't worry. It just means I can move on to making 3D games. :D
🔥WE'RE FUNDED!🔥But the journey doesn't end here! You can still support Dewdrop Dynasty by pre-ordering the game here:
bit.ly/PreorderDewdrop
The game is looking good! Good luck :)
i am very sorry i really do love your game but i don't have any money to support you but i wish you the best of luck man!
I would love to play the game when its finished
I have been a supporter of this channel for a while now and I have to say you are one of my greatest inspirations. I really don't want this game to be given up on as it could definetly turn into something a lot bigger than it already is. I know how much work it takes to build things like this, and it's actually really nice to see the real work that goes behind it and the struggles behind the scenes. It's definetly something that any level of game developers can relate to. Yeah I completly understand the reason behind the kickstarter, and I think the main reason that it isn't getting funded as quickly as you hopes might be due to your audience is a lot of game developers that might even be in a similar boat, they may not have money to spare at the moment. I think if people who were really into video games saw these they would be a lot more willing to donate as they are spending something on what they truly care about rather than trying to help the developer make this amazing game. But, what is funded is still looking amazing thousands of people that may not even be into metroidvanias decided to donate to you directly so you can finish this project. If the kickstarter succeeds than that's amazing! But if it fails that doesn't mean your game isn't good enough, it just means that no one has seen it yet. And I think you can definetly grow in some more video game lovers into seeing the game by maybey making some videos suited and target towards, them, maybey on a separate account. I would say if the kickstarter doesn't make it, maybey try just finding that type of audience. It doesn't need to be this big fancy thing that costs money, but maybey just try posting videos more suited towards them that aren't super focused on the design process. And I would recommend maybey even using a new channel, and see what happens But even if no one does see it, this game is amazing, it has a an appealing design, the combat system and enemies are perfect, the story is great, all of the places have charm, and it has an amazing developer. One other thing, is from the content you have put out so far it might just be a little early for a kickstarter, every game shines at a different point in development, maybey sometime in the future as the game comes along, you can put another kickstarter out and see how big the audience is then. Anyways great devlog as always and I really hope you continue Dewdrop Dynasty.
Thanks for sharing! That's part of the reason with did the Steam Next Fest though most of comments from people on there is they weren't really blown away with the game.
@@Goodgis Oh ok, well anyways once again great video, and I think the game is amazing whether it gets released or not, I hope the kickstarter does well!
I feel you bro working on a game is hard and as every day goes by your love for the game increases and it is disheartening to see that loved project of yours fail and good luck man the concept of your game is already very good you just need to make it as fun as possible I hope it is success
Thanks so much!
Time is the most valuable resource we ever had and also our biggest enemy. Learning, working and making projects take a HUGE amount of time, and when you don't have a lot of free time (most of us) then learning/doing anything becomes really painful and time-consuming. This is even more worrying hen you try to learn/do two or more things at once (I'm starting to learng Backend Web Development and wanna start with Game Development as well, but I feel really overwhelmed).
It's true!
Your dedication to this project. even through trial and difficulty, is very inspiring. Don't be afraid to make some cuts if that's what's needed to get a quality product out on time (Not to mention, we live in an amazing world of patch updates and DLC). Stay awesome, and best wishes for a successful campaign.
Thanks so much! :D
Oh crud, I didn't even know you had a demo out with dewdrop dynasty! I'm so sorry D:
I can relate to you with time, I've been so busy with my life, that my own projects just withered away.. it's really hard to get back into it.
checking out the kickstarter now :)
It is! Time is a valuable asset and something I don't take lightly. Also what's the point of successfully releasing something if you have to destroy you mental health to get there? haha
Noo man i love the concept and artstyle you went for in dewdrop, it inspired me to make my own game too in a bit of the same artstyle. Long story short i really hope the game makes it 😂 im ofc gonna support it gl gis :)
Thanks so much! :D
I was on the fence about backing this and originally decided not to, but this video has pushed me over to the other side, so now I'm in. I do think the game at least deserves a shot at being completed. Best of luck to you!
Thanks so much!
Time = Scope
So basically, scope is killing your game 🙂
Best of luck with the Kickstarter, the game looks very nice!
Thanks!
Amazing video as always! Great pacing and perfect story telling! I've been interested in dewdrop since before you had triple digit subs I will back the project as soon as possible to show my support and so I can play the game! Keep going man i dont care how long it takes!
I appreciate that. Though is seems like most people don't feel that same way about it. haha If the Kickstarter fails, I have a many other exciting project I want to make.
I'm pretty surprised your project is not doing well on kickstarter, i personally loved it as soon as i saw the first video. What im wondering is: are there enough special mechanics that make the game stand out? In a lot of videos, it's mostly just very basic platforming so far, but I could be wrong.
gl!
That's what I'm wondering? If we get funded I'm definitely going to add more ability and a bigger gameplay hook so it appeals to a wider audience.
most ppl say stuff without the experience to back it up.
games take time to make, having a job to make money, is still time...
its hard to make a game when you dont have time to work on it and money to feed your family.
I'm glad your asking for help on this, know its a hard thing to do.
sometimes you need others to invest their time to make something amazing.
ignore the typical trolls.
Yeah, you're right
you have a successful youtube channel with almost 100k subs. This vidéo came out less than 2h ago and already has more than 5k views. You don't need a successful kickstarter to assure you that there is a lot of people interested by your game (myself first). I work on big projects too so I really do understand that it is hard to finish this project, but really, don't focus on your kickstarter and release the game as fast as possible. This may sound selfish but really, the whole point of this video is "I don't know if it will be successful enough", bro, you already know it will be. Maybe not as much as you would like but it the first big project you're doing on you re own, it won't be the same as "Hollow Knight" or other big metroidvania. To conclude, I really hope that I can remove dewdrop dinasty from my wishlist to put it in my library. Big love again and go on we believe in you and your project
Thanks for the encourage!
Please finish dewdrop! I am soo hyped for the game even though I've been waiting for it for a while... Keep up those amazing Programming skills! 🖖🤓
That's the plan!
I'm so glad the kickstarter succeeded.
It has to be really hard, genuinely considering dropping a project you've worked on for multiple years.
I have a current project I've been working on only since this past february, and I would never dream of dropping that, let alone a 2 to 3 year project.
Keep up the good work, Firith
Thanks so much! :D
I really hope you can finish dewdrop, it looks awesome and I can't wait to play it
I hope so too! Thanks! :D
I wish you the best of luck. The game looks nice, and polished. I can't donate, but still wish you the best
Thanks so much!
Hi
The winner of the recent firith team autumn jam here. I just wanted to wish you all the best with the project. After this video and seeing the kickstarter I'm pretty confident that it will reach its goal, I also pledged 25$ just now.
Keep it up man.
Thank you so much!
Atlus would have probably been a better chacter to show then Sisyphus, stuck pushing a rock up a never ending hill
Yeah, you're right. Thanks for the suggestion!
XD
music in the clips you showed reminds me of a fusion between Kirby and Bug Fables music I really liked that lol I'll check this game out looks great and I want to see it do well
:D
Great job man, the demos incredible. Keep it up, 🎉 this is one of the coolest games I’ve seen and played😊
I’m definitely buying when it releases, because I know it will, just do your best😌
Thanks so much!
I’m saving up everything I can for college right now so I don’t think I can support the kickstarter but I definitely want to see it work out. I think your game looks amazing, so I would totally buy it when it’s done :) best of luck to you
Totally understandable! Thanks so much.
Hey man i may be a little late but congrats on reaching your goal!! When i get the monday I'll try to get it!
Thanks so much! :D
man thats the best indie devlog series music i have ever heard.
:D Thanks!
As others have mentioned, your videos are very inspirational. All the best to you and here's to Dewdrop's success!
Thank you so much!
Interesting video Goodgis. I had a great time playing the demo for dewdrop dynasty, and I can see it has a lot of potential. I was actually looking at the Kickstarter a few days earlier and I can't imagine how disheartening it must be to see it not performing to well. I just wanted to say good luck on your Kickstarter and I hope it gets funded!
I appreciate it. I'm excited either way. If it fails, I already have some super exciting projects I would love to tackle. (And that would have more broad appeal.)
Dewdrop isn't the kind of game I usually play, but it looks like a lot of fun. I'll give it some thought and donate if I truly think I'll play. Like you requested, I won't donate just because I like your content and want you to succeed, I'll think of the game first. Also, people are stupid if they truly think that a commercially successful game can easily be made for free with a solo dev, sure it HAS happened before but those are the inspirational exceptions, not the rule. Fingers crossed whatever happens with Dewdrop makes you happy man.
Thanks so much!
cave story was made practically for free, although the entire game had art, music and programming, along with the gamedev tools made by one guy. it took him a while though and he's kinda nuts for doing all that
Man, I really hope this project gets funded. If it doesn't then I'll be sad to see it go, but sometimes life just hits like a train at full speed.
Anyways, best of luck! I'll try to get the word out some more in hope that they support it too.
Thanks so much! I'm excited what the future bring either way.
Keep on working! The demo you posted was wonderful!!
Thank you so much!
Your channel is one of the most consistently high quality channels in the indie space. I hope you best for you and your project. Your work is so inspiring. I wish I could donate but I am currently saving for university so I can gamedev full time.
Hey, school always comes first! So no worries at all.
I wish I could provide more monetary support (though I might still donate to the Kickstarter whenever I have access to more money), but i will say I absolutely adored the demo, your work is stellar and I am incredibly excited for Dewdrop. I really hope you can get it finished, because it has great potential as a game.
Much appreciated! And no worries!
Sadly I can’t donate (I’m 13 and I don’t have my own money) but I will definitely subscribe to give you a little bit of support and to keep up with the project. I’m so happy the algorithm blessed me with this video this is a very interesting game, I’ll make sure to tell all my friends about it when it comes out
No worries! We did it!
You've got this my man. I'll be backing your project, it looks really fun and deserves to be completed and published
Thank you so much!
I've always wanted to make a game like this, I actually want to be a game developer when I grow up.
So I understand the pain you are going through. This game can not die. It has so much potential and looks like an amazing game with some fantastic inspiration.
I'll try pledge $15 - $25 so I can help : D
Aww, thanks so much!
Anytime, Man! You really deserve this project to go sky high, All the best!
I hope that you can meet your kickstarter goal! I would donate because the game looks cool and I want to play it but rn I don’t have any money so I’ll have to wait a little before I can
Hey, no worries at all!
Congrats on getting the game funded dude!
Thanks so much!
Hi Goodgis, I love watching your videos and they have brought so much inspiration to me and have made me really want to try to make a game. The engine that i want to try to use is Godot but its really hard to try and find tutorials on it that are less then two videos and arnt super comlicated. I just want to ask for you to please make a godot tutorial or overview. that would be so amazing. Best of luck with Dew drop dynasy and i cant wait to play it!
Thank you so much! :D
it sounds like its a really stressful release, which I'm sure every game dev feels right before the due date. But if its any solace, you're an inspiration. Creative endeavors are one of the most fulfilling things out there, and only more impressive when you realize you're just one dude with a lot of passion for video games.
Thanks so much!
New subscriber here. I apologize in advance for the length of this comment. I’ve taken interest in your development on this game. I’ve been thinking of getting into game development myself. This too was a dream of mine growing up. I was a big gamer and artist as a child, and still am to this day. I too am married and work full time, as well as have 2 children. So balancing time is difficult. I’d like to ask, how does one start making a game? What do you take into consideration? Idk where to start. I get these ideas and start drawing up characters and animating movements in Adobe Animate, all while writing out ideas. But thats as far as I get. Any thoughts or recommendations? Watching your videos has definitely inspired me. So please keep at it! You aren’t wasting your time when you’re doing something you are passionate about. You are bringing your ideas and creations to life to share with others, and that’s pretty awesome.
The best way to start developing games is by making games. Haha I know it sounds simple but start by trying to recreate a classic game like pong or snake. It will help teach you game logic and code without all of the stress of trying to create something original. It important when you first start to just make games. :D Hopefully that helps and I wish you the best of luck.
If I wasn't broke I would back you in a heart beat. Best of luck hope you finish this incredible game!
one more thing, please don't this game die. If it doesn't reach the goal maybe just work on it less, It is such an amazing idea! I would hate to see it go :(
Thanks so much! I'll see what I can do.
Your videos have helped me learn so much about game dev! When I saw the kickstarter for Dewdrop came out I immediately put 80 dollars towards it. People who don't make games always assume it's easy so try not to let those comments discourage you! Whatever happens, just know that you've built a collection of loyal supporters and I'll be happy to fund future projects! Thank you!
I seriously appreciate it!
Just dropping by to say I played the demo an loved it!
Super happy to hear it! :D
I want to see this game finished so bad 😢, dewdrop looks so good
Me too!
Don’t let people get you down man! Your games are great, and worth every cent of support!… I mean I’m poor so I can’t help much, but I hope moral support can help even a little! 😅
Haha, I appreciate it! :D
Dude, Dewdrop Dynasty looks great! I know that game dev is hard but I bet you can push though it!
Thanks so much!
Uq yeah! Dude, I started a Kickstarter for a project a while back to see if my project could get funding, and most of the people just left discouraging comments. It felt horrible.
I wish you the best, Goodgis! I would love to see some more large game devlogs. Or even just short game devlogs; whatever the future holds!
I shall continue advocating for dewdrop playing and support
Thanks so much!
You need a sprite artist? I would do it for free,this project is simply amazing and I’m sure a lot of people in this community would help you making this game
I appreciate it!
Unfortunately just catching this now and in the middle of a big move :(
Hope it goes well! If it was a longer campaign I'd definitely drop $100 next paycheck to get that physical signed stuff
Hey no worries. If we don't hit our goal, we're going to try again in the spring. :D
Goodgis, I think if you do a relaunch, you might be able to save it. The main problem was that there weren’t any new eyes on the project, mainly due to kickstarter completely missing the Project We Love tag. A relaunch could quite literally get the game funded. I hope that even if the game is not successful you try again.
That's a great point :D
I think UA-cam buried your Kickstarter video. This is my first time hearing about it, and that may be true for other subscribers? Either way, backed the project. I want to play it and you deserve to be able to finish it.
Thank you so much!
This video is just so real and truly relatable. What you've said about burnout and the potential cost of success with indie games is so true. I can definitely see how getting the demo ready and the KS at the same time could burn you out. I still really hope to see DD's Kickstarter succeed but if you decide to shelf the game then we'll still be here to support your next project man! I've come to really love your smaller titles like Blizzard Blowout 64 and I can't wait to see what's in store for you 😊
Hey, thanks so much!
I’m looking forward for this game. To not see it finished would be a tragedy. Also that soundtrack sounds FIRE!!
I completely agree!
whatever happens, thank you for sharing your journey, it sure has inspired me seeing you💙
Thanks so much!
I feel you man. I am a full time game dev that's trying to get my hobby game up and going while having a second job AND two small children. It's an hour here, hour there... kudos on the clever kickstart timing and I hope you're able to keep it worth being your while!
Good luck man!
I really hope enough people support this game, it's looking REALLY good!
Thanks so much!
We made it !!!!!!We made it !!!!!!!!!!!!! Lets Goooooooooooooooooooo
!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Really hoping the kickstarter goes well! Dewdrop sound such an amazing game, it’d be a bit if a shame if it wasn’t public.
Thanks so much!
Dude
I am currenty developing a space exploration game and I can relate with you
It takes so much time to code the math, physics and other stuff that it require, but I hope it will be worth it
Me too! :D
best of luck man, the game has a lot of potential
Thanks so much!
YOU CLUTCHED IT! HE REACHED THE GOAL!
We did it!
@@Goodgis I CAN’T BELIEVE IT!
Backed the game already and I hope it funds for sure! Best of luck!
Much appreciated!
Dewdrop dynasty is such a well made game i have watched a few playthroughs of the demo and i loved it and i wish i could support your work with the kickstarter but i cant but hopefully when the full version comes out i will buy it and i have a lot of fun!
Thanks, Joseph. I'm not sure if you watched the video till the end but if the Kickstarter flops then Dewdrop probably won't be coming out. ;(
I absolutely love dewdrop! I've played the demo three times now. I'm so excited! 😁
Fingers crossed about the Kickstarter.
Backed. Best of luck with the Kickstarter!
Much appreciated!
For me the hype of a game can die out of it takes too long for you to access it as a player, since the trailer came out. But its not always the same it seems to depend. My example would be Hytale that I was super super hyped about. when it got announched, but now its been years since it was first shown, so almost all hype and expectations is gone for me. I probably will play it but its risky to announce a game too early but sametime if it actually turns out amazing it will be a success at the end anyway is my guess.
Seems to be a risk / reward situation for a game dev because you also want people to know about your game and if you want investors is my guess also?
But you also might get that extra stress if actually getting it out quicker to keep the hype alive.
Just some thought I had on this subject. Currently studying at University in Game Design & Scripting, so I'm still learning.
Keep it up mate and your videos are always great 😊 and good luck everyone with your game projects!
Thanks for sharing!
Backed! I think it would be extremely sad to see something you've worked so hard on die on the vine. Best of luck with the campaign!
Thanks so much!
Can't belive some people actually thought you were gready! game deva expensive
I know right?
I happy that this project has reached its goal and will soon be made into a fun polished game
I never back any Kickstarter project before but after watching this video make me change i like your games and your video is inspiring me to try game dev as a hobby.
Heck i don't even subscribe to you
But.. i guess i back your project i have no reason to subscribe.
Good luck man i hope Dewdrop Dynasty got fund
Thanks so much!
I see that your goal is at 18k, i really hope you can get the goal! I cant donate, but i would if i could :( this game looks really good!
Fingers crossed!
i dont have money to support but i really hope you get fully funded
No worries!
I really really hope you can accomplish your dream man!
Thanks so much!
I hope more people get recommendes this!!!
Me too!
Have you considered going with an indie game publisher? Some will actually fund development and help with a lot of things so you can just focus on making the game. Of course there's some downsides but maybe you could work out a fair deal. You'd probably have a good chance of it since you already have a crowd of supporters wanting to play the game. Might be better than just shelving the project. Hope it doesn't come to that though, good luck!
That's true!
I really hope this succeeds!
Thanks so much!
as a Solo Dev I'm really focused on what it takes to get my games finished. I've only finished 3 games at this point, but I feel good about what I've produced so far.
That's awesome!
I highly hope you reach your goal, have you ever considered partnering up with an indie game publisher, like videogamedunkey's 'BIGMODE'?
We did it! :D
I'm sorry about all this, man. I hope you can release this game.
Heck, I don't even care about Kickstarter that much, but no joke I made an account just to support this game.
Thank so you much!
@@Goodgis
Just got an email today saying that ya'll reached your Kickstarter goal. Congrats man!
No matter what I'm going to try it out, take your time man
I appreciate that!
Just backed it!
Good Luck 😀
Thanks!
Thanks so much! :D