Being A Solo Dev Is Horrifying - Full Time Game Dev Podcast Ep. 003

In this podcast episode I interview Bobby (AKA MystiveDev), and we discuss how he was able to market his horror game Mirror Forge by getting his community involved in its development.
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[@lukeboeckelmann1684]

If u see this man just wanna say your interviews and videos get me through it while i try to at least finish one game with my current time/energy/money. Thanks mate.

[@lilozine]

Bobby looks so happy to be here, omg. I love it!

[@sunrise.northsea]

dude your "summer deal" is like 400$ 😅 hard pass. I would have been into it at regular Udemy price

[@blackwarrior823]

Course doesn't provide what u really wanted, kinda feel uneasy with that insane price value, and why that so!

[@johnsmithhere]

As allways you should ask them how much they got in revenue and whether it did worked out for them as they wanted or not ,it really helps others to value this.😊

[@MeneerVieszterik]

But the game isn’t released yet

[@johnsmithhere]

@@MeneerVieszterik the comment was 5 days before making the episode ^^

[@benikeler]

I can vouch for ClickUp ;) So many options for different workflows or teams. Apparently they are hiring a ton of engineers this year to make it even better. Great vid too you guys! Love hearing these.

[@lilozine]

im curious about using trello for project management!

[@pactheman9526]

When you said you feel like a fraud and are leading people on, I think that your not, your leading people towards their dreams even if they fail they where given a chance and that's more than enough for most people

[@srsherman7]

He should get insym on board.. I'm sure he would love trying out the game on stream at least. He loves horror games.

[@AaronGwynaireGameDev]

Very cool game! Love the inspiration aspects - lovecraft, the alien background ... It is cool that you intentionally went down the route to make this game with player input! I find it's important to make the game for yourself, creating the art, the world, you want to create and those who like it and who you can market your game to will jump on board! So its cool seeing a different take!

[@johnscammell8941]

Thomas love the interviews. Please keep them coming!

[@Konny031-game-developer]

Support for Bobby! Keep it up man! 😃 Thomas I will just say : "Awesome video as always" 😃

[@NVIKELO]

Thanks for the video Thomas!!!

[@YotesMark]

Good show. This indie stuff IS terrifying!

[@blackwarrior823]

Time worthing podcast!

[@B_Carr007i]

Great Video Thomas!

[@Jl82-1]

I’ve always just kind of wanted to know when you receive funding for your game from either a kickstarter campaign or from a publisher what are you using the money for personal things or things for your game only like equipment,assets,software,etc. ?

[@randallN-sw6ee]

All of the above Thomas had an older video where he addresses all of those things

[@Corvus.X]

A great resource for this is Kickstarter itself. A lot of the projects outline where they plan the cash to go, and are very honest. It's usually a combination of all - Workspace, Mortgage, etc - but have a snoop around!

[@disinlungkamei2869]

No man u both are Inspiring

[@misterlight5115]

while it might be nice to work for a successful boss, you might not learn and be able to learn through mistakes as easily. While being your own boss and crash you will still be able to learn from the experience and make something through this crash.

[@lilozine]

screw the boat! teleport me.

[@shadowassassin6106]

looks good!

[@guru_laghima]

Heyyyy I know that guy!

[@AfghanGameDeveloper]

I'm really enjoying your podcasts, please keep it running.

[@TopDawg4]

Rather be the captain

[@everyonecanbefascist]

want to know can a full time game developer make girlfriends ?