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[@LostRelicGames]

I hope you enjoyed the video! Thanks to all those who took time to drop a like/comment, I appreciate you

[@Paryszek]

My pleasure, keep up inspiring work! :-)

[@Tesoro77]

Keep up

[@Jamesatighe]

I'm currently in my 3rd attempt to make my 2D platformer and stumbled across your channel the other day. Really inspiring stuff. The way you breakdown design principles is quite unique. Cool to see how much stuff has changed on your game throughout time! Keep up the greater content!

[@benstofly]

you need an artist to make your game a success, i'm available if you want

[@ytladon]

what is the name of the keyboard? I've been looking for a long time with a big enter button.

[@troyd9212]

This is almost identical to my dev week. Only difference is all the working out bits are just in my imagination and replaced with eating far too much junk food.

[@Laumania]

Funny, I have it the exact same :D

[@feridfidan]

I play 2k23 and consider I worked out

[@pedro2205pl]

it's never too late to change that, my friend. If you want to take on healthier habits, you're the only one who can take that decision.

[@SIM4TUNE]

You need to work on that, because we'd love to have you stick around a little while longer to keep creating the awesome stuff you're probably doing

[@poopyfartboi]

So real

[@shiniCheese]

"Unity, you know I love you" This aged like fine milk in 2 months time edit: bro, this video was amazing. Love the mood and atmosphere that you created with angles, shots, music. It was also informative, I like to watch the work being done also. +1 from me

[@OnZFlyStudio]

Thought the same the second I saw it 😂

[@landlockedcroat1554]

lol

[@fictitiousnightmares]

At least Unity backtracked and adapted. The Diablo IV is what didn't age well here. LOL

[@Robyamdam]

they reconciled in the end

[@bitbraindev]

"Will it ever be finished? Nobody knows." Right in the feels. Truer words were never spoken. PS: love the blur effect of the leaves in the front. It gives it SO MUCH more depth.

[@LostRelicGames]

Ha yeah, those lyrics were off the cuff and from the soul. Hey thanks! I'm glad an FG leaf blew through during one of those clips. I have it set to a random interval timer, can be hard to catch during recordings! Thanks for the comment man, always nice to hear from you.

[@ComfortZoneGames]

Your graphics and animations look outstanding. Every attack/kill feels satisfying just from watching.

[@Filmblanc]

Love this realistic look into a week of your life. It's clear you work hard but also have balance. Can't wait to play Blood And Mead when it's done!

[@ShellPartage]

realistic ? do you think his lifestyle is realistic for everybody ? It's ONE reality, it's not realistic at all How many people can brag like him ? With a house near the sea, a spouse, 2 dogs, children, time to run outside when he wants, time to go to the gym, ... without having a job aside to get the money to live this life with all its cost ?

[@FutureChaosTV]

​​@@ShellPartageWhine a bit more... Realistic look into "your life" MEANING the devs life. Nowhere is it stated it is a look into everybodies life.

[@rekware9320]

Good healthy lifestyle...with some gamedev for balance! Killing it mate. Games looking good. EDIT: Love the gore additions!!

[@LostRelicGames]

Hey thanks man! The gore worked out well - brutal, yet playful! I have a core game hook around this system that i've been keeping in the shadows, hope to have it done soon.

[@rekware9320]

​@@LostRelicGames Interesting! Trying to picture what it could be? I'll be curious to see what it is. Keep the grind up.

[@_nickthered]

​@@LostRelicGameson the money, for me playing around with the gore system will be an enticing part of a purchase decision, can't wait.

[@whiskeybarrelstudios]

Ah yes, the Succulent Chinese Meal at 3:57 , how great was that. The game dev talk flowed as much as the beer, but you're right the hangovers are brutal as we get older. Still, let's tee up another one! Great video my friend, one of the greatest you've done so far. - Oli

[@Even-Steven]

Thanks for a peek into daily life of a dev. It's something most of an audience can't appreciate, because it won't ordinarily cross their minds. I like how your incorporate physical activity into your routine, it's really important and many devs don't even do it. It keeps your brain functioning properly and it is something all devers should be cognizant of. And you don't even need to do that much of it to derive a lot of benefit.

[@toomuchtomato]

I loved how you shined light on all the physical activities and breaks throughout the week. I've found running and rock climbing to be ESSENTIAL in keeping my mood and body feeling right during the workweek. Super important when doing something as potentially isolating and sedentary as working on solo indie projects! Thanks for the video!

[@praised_goodness]

seeing you punch unity's logo now makes me happy

[@sharexyubeus736]

"coins attacking the play, thats a hell of a bug!" had me rolling😂😂😂😂

[@Btmodz]

I have some thoughts on the main character's hair that I'd like to share. Currently, the hairstyle seems to cause the character to fail the silhouette test, as it rounds out the entire body, leading to a less distinct shape. This effect detracts from the character's uniqueness and could impact the player's connection to the character. Additionally, with the hair covering one eye, it obscures some essential facial features. As humans, we often seek to see people's faces to connect with them, and this connection can be vital in a gaming context. It's a subtle point, but it can make a big difference in how players perceive and relate to the character. My suggestion would be to consider adjusting the hairstyle to enhance the character's appearance. Options could include pushing the hair behind the ears, putting it in a braid, or even opting for a completely bald look. I believe that allowing players to see the main character's full face would strengthen their engagement with the game and its story. Your efforts in developing this game are genuinely appreciated, and I hope my feedback is helpful. I'm looking forward to seeing how the character evolves!

[@StealthyShiroeanGames]

Holy cow! The editing of this video is superb! Can definitely tell you put a lot of work into it. I really love these style of videos every once in a while since it gives us a peek at the person behind the game. And on the game dev side, Blood and Mead is really coming together! I'll be honest, when I first came across you, I watched the videos largely because I liked the grounded nature you presented game dev and the advice given. Blood and Mead was something I thought sounded neat but wasn't that interested in, but now it's really looking great! Cannot wait to try it out when it comes out, man!

[@LostRelicGames]

Hey thanks so much, it's been a journey of learning and discovery like none other!

[@therealdeelow]

I'm in college right now and every dev day is just like yours bro. I look forward to playing thus game!

[@cedricpadolus]

"Daddy is making a game" should be the next huge song on the internet. :) More seriously, very cool dev/life balance. Awesome work on the game. 😉 Don't play too much D4.

[@LostRelicGames]

Hehe thanks man. Once the D4 grind kicks in, i'm out! :)

[@dakotabarrett5585]

I really needed this. Thank you. I've been having a hard time lately finding a balance in my life. I feel like my project is going on forever (6 month concept demo has turned into a 2 year vertical slice) and I'm not hitting milestones as often anymore. I feel like I need a routine to make my life feel more fulfilling. Seeing your routine is inspirational and perhaps I can try to do more to feel better in my mind and body.

[@DroideYT]

1:47 All game creators do the same thing :) how beautiful

[@marlonc7668]

I love the new character, mostly his idle animation change. wow man, that run does look awesome too!

[@LostRelicGames]

Hey thanks! The run was rubbish before, I actually had the arms swings back to front, is was goofy. Glad I realised it

[@parkerjohnstone5846]

This is good for both a Game Dev Teacher (High School) and students to see. Thank you! It's the start of summer break and I was considering starting a project, but there's so much work to do preparing a 2 year program, and decompression time is important...sigh... (and that's where I appreciate the song)

[@andrewluhmann3841]

3:55 Happily surprised to see Oliver Joyce (creator of the Swords and Sandals series) in this video!! One of my favorite childhood games - he gifted me a steam key for S&SIII after I reached out to him on Reddit once!

[@LostRelicGames]

Love that guy. He's a bottomless pit of game design ideas!

[@MarushiaDark316]

Love the new Diablo-inspired enemies. That sorcerer looks badass.

[@Metroidam11]

That intro with boxing Unity are so relevant right now!

[@hamzahgamedev]

man, you have motivated me so much through your videos that I am making my own Open World game now.! I love your eye for detail, I just loved your skills as an artist/animator/developer. I'd be the luckiest if I have half the skills that you possess. PLEASE Never stop making these devlogs.

[@larrypendleton8195]

It's really amazing to see your overall skill sets for game developing. I merely program, but I can see your passion, and commitment to your game, definitely inspiring! Thank You.

[@unspi554]

That's quality devlog ;) !

[@noiJadisCailleach]

6:17 That's the sound one of my cat makes! Quality content.

[@gazagne251190]

Thx you ! I hate my actual job, made 2 attemp to make my own game and fail. The last 10 years. I was searching for inspiration to have the courage to make a third attemp and find your video. Thx you for this moment ❤🎉 Much love man. Dev or die !!

[@oph1066]

Crist its incredible just how much goes into even the smallest part of a game

[@AwataraGame]

This is amazing, bro! Solo game devs always do amazing work.

[@canismesomelas2014]

Impressive how structured your everyday life is and you manage family, sports, and friends besides the time consuming activity as an indie developer. Since there was no mention of sleeping, that's my only explanation of how you manage it all. 😄 I'm excited to see how your game progresses.

[@byond9315]

So entertaining...usually I skip most of it but i watched the entire thing

[@Mudtek]

Man, you killed it with this video. Very entertaining and I love that you showed some of the development dilemmas that go along with the daily grind (because it gives comedic relief to my own development issues)

[@Dbl_Plus_Good]

I don't know if you have a lot of videos in this style but I haven't come across them. I really enjoy it! I legit lol'd a few times and that is tough to come by in game dev videos!

[@steevieartfeed]

Coolest devlog I've seen in a while XD Keep up!

[@e.j.p.5589]

I love how you improved a lot editing skill, storytelling and quality of videos . Great Job! (MK Voice)😀

[@tomlugard9810]

First video ive watched from you, but enjoerd the story of this. Keep up the content. Enjoying it a lot!!

[@LilxJohn85]

"Daddy is making a game...Will it ever be done..No one knows" The song of our people!! Love seeing your progress and look into the day to day life of an amazing game dev. keep up the great work and enjoy your time with family and pets and be careful at the cliffs. Til next time stay safe and have fun!!

[@StereoMyth1]

I'm always shocked at how fluent and polished your animations and effects come out. Amazing work! (btw , from a game design point of view , you could make it so that you can collect an upgrade chest once enemies are not around. this way you could collect them without being attacked , and you wouldn't need this some-freeze-some-not mechanic) *alternatively , offer them in safe locations only*

[@LostRelicGames]

Hey thanks, took me a while to learn how to make them look better! (Pro animators would scoff I'm sure). Yeah there will be sections where the chests materialise after clearing a horde too, but I wanted to make sure the flexibility is there for all situations. Thanks for the comment!

[@ReconJ10]

Your creativity and inspiration reflects in this video. Hope you the best of the succeses.

[@Devrim283]

wow amazing ! the fact that on top of all the hard work developing a indie game you actually recorded and edited this video is crazy. just a humble thought, being a viking themed game, how about adding features of thor, like throwing hammer and lightening as power ups. very inspired as a junior dev

[@AaronGrosch29]

No...body... knowssssss. You really need some solid bass at the end there that falls off as it goes down the scale. Great video man. I forgot about your game and I need to make sure I wishlist it! It's looking great!

[@slushyrh]

Loved the charles dozsa reference ahha. Amazing video mate

[@Point_0f]

Hello from Russia. Your game looks amazing. Love this animations and character style. And this song “Daddy makes the game” this so cute

[@Colorlavie]

Hi, Thanks, it's inspiring AND motivating ! 100% recharged to continue my game dev...

[@WakCo85]

Well done! I'll be in your situation next year... Keep on Keeping on. DEV or DIE!

[@kapracan]

Hope you finish your game soon, loved your video, thanks for sharing, it motivates me to continue working.

[@HH-xf9il]

"Unity, you know I love you" ... that has aged like rotten milk

[@CERISTHEDEV]

My brain is so shranbled with this whole unity thing that i heard him saying unity we dont love you

[@LorranMelo]

You've already gained a fan from Brazil, your videos are very funny. I'm working on creating a game related to the Amazon rainforest and it's being very challenging

[@LorneDev]

I had to upvote this. Gj 😄

[@dggo5276]

The amount of time you put into this video really shows and I appreciate it. You've managed to make me smile multiple times throughout and I look forward to more video like these. Those Diablo reactions had me ROFL'ing. Thank you for making my day that much better.

[@japhethjay4880]

Thanks for sharing man, for some reason I find such content very inspiring, keep sharing, I have worked in IT for years now mostly networking, but currently transitioning into Dev work and I absolutely love it. Keep the videos coming man.

[@azngui16]

This is probably one the best in depth day in a "..." video I have seen. I appreciate the fact that you put some solid coding in and progression while also showing the day to day of being a father! Great stuff man keep working hard and I can't wait to try out the video game!

[@DraslyThe1]

absolutely love the concept of your game! It doesn´t have to be so realistic as possible and blah blah stuff like modern games are today. As a Norwegian whom is in love with Vikings - This game looked special. I hope you finish it someday. I wishlisted it already.

[@sarahm2005]

I love everything you did. I want to play it... Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait 🎮🎮🎮

[@LostRelicGames]

Hahaha, i'll have to speed up that beta test phase! :) I appreciate the positivity, means a lot

[@senate_66]

Really cool and personal Video! Cant wait for blood and mead to Release.👍

[@cm9379]

this video was way more hilarious than I anticipated, you've gained a new fan!😂

[@tsholonhlapo3728]

im watching you all the way from south africa damn bro you are a legend, i love everything

[@adrianklug4810]

"unity, you know I love you." that hits differently know

[@Danielbross88]

This was so much fun to watch and wonderfully edited! Great video

[@yaninyunus]

true inspiration, great to see what you do other than game dev as well. Sometimes I've been questioning my own routine and productivity but at the end we are all human, life has things to offer and enjoy

[@LastGamerName]

I personally believe that 'bug' in terms of developing is the most perfectly named term in the world. They can be big or small, annoying, destructive, and even if you squash 100 of them there are potentially a million more hiding somewhere in the structure. Also, I think the UI you have at the end looks really good. The animations look clean and there's not so much going on that you have to question what you should look at so very nice 👍

[@piterpunx]

dude yeah the character looks definitely better now :) good job on that!

[@mastercoates4396]

Great video! I love to see that I'm not the only one who needs multiple breaks a day to do something physical out in the sun while doing creative work!

[@eliseCosbon]

I really enjoyed watching bro. Great job!

[@Paryszek]

The part with holding the baby and programming is so true, I did the same with my daughter 😂 Thank you for sharing and giving inspiration for me to keep going with my indie game 😊

[@zerotohero6402]

My baby will try to press the keyboard

[@gambar]

Thank you for the motivation and inspiration! Btw I love that "daddy is making a game" song, in my case I have to change the lyrics to "daddy is learning and trying to make a game" - it does sound like blues...

[@GoatSays]

The Unity business model changes suck but the positive for me is that I found your channel

[@dudemanphat]

I loved this. The moment at 2:54 I literally had this situation haha. Right down to almost the same lyrics hah

[@legorenquelthalas4348]

your reaction to the diablo IV video game made me fall in love with your channel. You really made me get interested in video gaming development

[@PaulConnor1978]

Loved the video, thanks for sharing. Great tornado kick btw! ;-)

[@NINEx7x]

You can really tell that there was a lot of effort put into this video. Great job!

[@allmight9991]

great stuff keep moving forward from a felow dev from egypt :D

[@bonafide9085]

Superb and funny content. I like how you dealt with James.

[@BobbyCharlz]

Excellent video and a great looking game. Keep up the good work and I wish you much, continuing success with your game.

[@calvinms7503]

Miss you John! thank you for the content

[@patrikbaboumian]

Thank you for this awesome, entertaining look into your game dev life! ❤

[@armandopena5508]

Great content I hope your game is big success as it looks it will be!

[@CheeseChuckie]

There are the videos that'll blow up your channel, dude! Loved it!

[@Ricky-oz4ic]

That squeaks on Diablo and the second package had made me click the Subscribe button. Well done. I am not a game dev but an app dev. Maybe will dive into it when I get the time (which is never I think, 2 very young kids and a job).

[@migetm0nkey]

I both really like this games look and think to my self I would never play a game like this naturally because of the looks. I think the reason for this isn't necessarily the art but the color pallet. At 3:38 in the video is when I finally realized why I felt this way. By looking at the difference between the promotional banner and the game itself. The colours are so muted in the game it almost gives off a cheap feeling. Personally I will buy this and play it no matter what because I have been watching these dev logs for a while now but I think spending some time on the colour would be very well spent. Just an opinion, good luck with the dev journey!

[@LostRelicGames]

Hey thanks for the feeback, I'm running a saturation post processing filter and may have taken it a bit low (It used to be way too high and hyper saturated), I'll definitely re-look at it

[@bfjrd]

inspiring work and lifestyle you got there mate... good luck on your career!

[@plExEFile]

I REALLY enjoyed this style of devloggig. It’s really immersive and personal. Please do more!

[@SpearSilver]

Very interesting to see your workflow!

[@MarkusSeidl]

The most unrealistic part of the video is the toddler silently hanging on the shoulder while you type on the keyboard. Reality is, the toddler would be all the way over the keyboard. But maybe that's the reason the sequence is so short ;)

[@sasquatchbgames]

Really really enjoyed this format. Always love your videos

[@Novica89]

Quality of this video is amazing. 10 minutes felt like 2. Great job

[@Nick08079]

I love what you've been doing with your game! It's awesome :)

[@Elrinth]

not only are you great at making video games... you are amazing at making videos aswell! well done! inspirational! :)

[@lucasfrancodev]

Loved the video direction and your game looks very polished even tho it's simple, congratz

[@foreducation408]

One of the best Devlog i ever seen.

[@VSalgc]

Now you're a real bro. dev and bouldering and dad ❤ . but really true with the problem solving and focusing. I should imediatly send you a key of my game. 🎉

[@devtravaller]

Game looks really cool and the devlog is great too keep doing thatt!!! Awsome

[@verachez5319]

i loved this video man, just started getting into unity, hopfully i can get like u one day

[@ThomasStewartDev]

I loved this video! Perfect balance of life/dev/jokes. I could watch 100 of these in a row

[@РоманВоронин-н7и]

Cool, man! I wich you to finish your game soon. I like that you pay a lot of attention to detail. I think this is the key to success. Hello from Cyprus.

[@watchermilo9749]

Added to my wishlist ♥♥ great job 👍👍

[@robertdavies5139]

always interested in how indie dev's find the time and space to work on their games. I have to sneak in time here and there either whilst multi-tasking when working at home or doing dev late at night/early in the morning.

[@davidboeger6766]

I commend you for getting anything done with a little kid. I've been trying to keep up with game dev as a SAHD with a 1yo, but if I ever get a second of peace from her, it ends up getting spent doing chores.

[@sqdtnz]

Very nice to see! I'm impressed with how you manage to perform so many completely different skills on a pretty high level all by yourself. Like animation, programming AND even sound...