A Day in the Life of an Indie Game Dev

I'm back with another Dewdrop Dynasty Devlog! Today we'll be talking about the struggles of making a Metroidvania and also working a fulltime job at the same time. There are a ton of exciting updates to share, so let's get started!

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┈ Who is Goodgis? ┈

I’m a full time Graphic Designer, Game Dev, & Youtuber. I specialize in making cute, colorful games in Godot and telling my story through my videos. I also run my own little game studio called Firith. My dream is to hire my friends and make Firith a full-time job. I’m known for games such as The Keeyp, Wizbirds, Snomes, and Dewdrop Dynasty.

Chapters:
0:00 What's Dewdrop Dynasty?
0:46 Adding Enemies
1:12 Adding Bosses
1:47 Creating a Trailer
2:42 Skillshare
3:34 Making the Music
3:58 Hiring a Composer
4:24 Managing My Time
4:58 Why not work on one project?
5:19 Game Dev Community
5:33 Am I happy with the game?
6:15 How you can help
6:40 Shoutouts

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[Goodgis]

✨What would you like to see for the next Dewdrop Dynasty devlog? ✨
Let me know below, and make sure to LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more!

[SkidesGames]

Man that concept art was so awesome to see, also congrats on finding a composer! Thanks for the content you make, its always motivating.

[maxrdev]

Great too see dewdrop back! The game looks so much more polished. I love the UI and colour the game uses. Really make the whole game pop. Can't wait to hear the OST! Dewdrop looks to be coming along wonderfully!

[Drxgon_]

How did I just realise the little guy is a bee!! It makes his character so much cuter when you figure it out🤣🤣 Also love the content and the game 🩵🩵

[ckay]

I've watched many indie game developers talk about their projects and was never interested in their games. However, this feels like something I would play. Keep the good work up!

[ReeceGeofroy]

Amazing video Mark, love seeing your process. Something about your story telling always keeps me wanting MORE. Feel like I’m on a call with you even if I’m just watching your videos. Great work brother!

[premedlynxgames]

Nice devlog! Your videos always inspire me to improve and finish my games, can't wait to see the finished product!

[cosmindev]

0:35, happens to me a lot of time, but wise words! *0.001% progress is PROGRESS!*

[oldfallstorm]

Finally upon time, the devlog has returned! Welcome back haha!
Wishlisted it to support!

[noidea]

You HAVE to find (at best professional) testers when the game is ready! I was indie-developer too and it helped out a lot!

[wellhellotherekyle]

Looking good! I would love to see some godot tutorials from you some day, though maybe that’s not what you’re into making? I just love your style of video and editing and it would make it fun to learn!

[Arcturus]

I can't wait for Dewdrop, it looks so awesome!

[sasquatchbgames]

Whoa you've got a lot of stuff to juggle, super impressive! This project is really coming together.

I also really resonate with your ideal around "I'd rather release an imperfect game, than dink around trying to perfect it and never release it" (or however it was worded lol.) I really believe that's how success is found in this industry, very wise good sir!

[subroutinedev]

Awesome video!
I really like the drawings of the Bosses and the overall pixel look of the game, it probably takes a very long time to make all this grafics and the game looks sooo polished.
Keep going!

[barrethxc]

was great to watch this. Been struggling with working on my game ever since the pandemic hit. My life changed a lot since then and I even had a baby recently. This video was inspiring since I also have a full time job and working on my game

[RickyWiild]

I can totally relate to these points you make. I'm working full-time and keep chipping away on my game DoomBreaker. Great video, Dewdrop Dynasty is looking awesome!

[Betruet]

I feel that line about productivity. With a full time job and game dev every night after work and after the family goes to bed it can be really up and down. Love the concept art, the game is looking nice

[GamesBySaul]

Nice work, I love what you said about how the enemies design themselves I think it's interesting how not even the designer has everything planned from the start but just from how an idea develops over time :)

[Skeffles]

I can't wait to hear more about this game, especially what the music will be like.
Keep it up. You're doing fantastic juggling game dev, work and youtube.

[michaelklassen]

Just followed you on Twitter. :)
These videos are really getting me excited about returning to game dev and Godot after a 6 month hiatus of learning web dev.