Bringing My Cozy Frog Game to Life With Bugs! | Frog Island Devlog #4

[@Billow38]

There should be some special type of frogs that need a specific jar. Like every water bug in a jar - a frog that is made out of water, every bee type in a jar - a frog that looks like a bee in a crown.

[@realdevfrog]

Good idea! :D

[@Idk20061]

or you can make the frog look like it has certain adapatation to catch them like camuflage or even abilities or imunities to certain things

[@TamaraMakesGames]

Cozy Grove has an interesting system of getting cats. Basically, there are three items that you can combine that will attract a particular type of cat. One of the items is responsible for the color, one for the rarity, and then there are specific combinations that will give very rare species. You can look up "cozy grove cat beckoner recipes" for inspiration

[@_JustJoe]

​@@TamaraMakesGames COZY GROVE HAS MULTIPLE CATS?! Now I have to get it

[@crimsonhollowgame]

I think the bugs really bring a lot of life to the game. The snails are my favorite. So cute how they hide. New foliage looks great as well.You are doing such an amazing job!

[@realdevfrog]

Thanks for all the support Courtney!

[@drewhalcro6082]

You could use the watering can on the worm holes to coax them out. And if you have not already, perhaps include one of those bug house things (They are frames with sticks and gaps for bugs to nest in)

[@realdevfrog]

Oh my god that is absolutely genius

[@Bella-qw4dw]

i swear, I've never been so invested in a game development progress. every other devlog i see just bombards us with a bunch of codes that I don't even understand. and I'm just there skipping through parts to see how it ended up looking like. but YOURS! is a completely different story ❤ i love the artstyle, it's so fuzzy and chubby. I'm always looking forward to watching your videos! definitely wishlisting this game 🥰

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you so much, it really means a lot!

[@Fantastish29]

Don't be afraid to add new "lazy" bugs like honeybees. One of the most memorable things in games is just exploring for dev's creativity goes through the roof, and beyond! Great stuff, looking forward to the release

[@Gnomable]

The bugs are so cute! The bug jar reminds me of cooking in Zelda. I would love to see different types of bugs attracting different types of frogs.

[@goompus]

its so CUTE!! the honeybee idea in particular is so creative, and i love the attention to detail in making sure the bugs are safe for frogs to eat ! u are making such great frogress, keep it up 🐸💖

[@agentraum6993]

Another frog idea 💡 Candyfrog: "A peachy pink frog with rose pink and purple dots around its back. When picked, it will poof sprinkle clouds and vomit sweet syrup if taken care of. That said sweet syrup can be used as ingredients for desserts. Yum yum!" Slime frog: "A slime in a shape of a frog. That's it" I want these ones since i learned from this vid that you can tame a posh cat/ gentleman cat and a greedy ahh cat with a catfood more expensive than a minimum worker's salary in that one game. 6:01 Also, a honey bee is just a glass with honey on it so it makes sense to add a candyfrog

[@realdevfrog]

These are some creative frog ideas, I could def see something like this in the game :D

[@iolaani]

You should definitely add a preying mantis and the varieties of them. Ex. Brown mantis, orchid mantis, green mantis They’re all so pretty!

[@realdevfrog]

Good idea, I'll definitely add some praying mantis variants to the game soon :)

[@TerrariaSlime]

Im so excited for this game ❤ keep up the amazing work

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you so much!! Been pretty lately with studies, but expect a new devlog to come out very soon :)

[@GlitchWitchNyx]

The bug jar is such a cute way of doing things-mechanically and visually! Also love your idea of there being a pro/con of catching bees.

[@uo6ep]

the little snails hiding in their shells is so adorable 😭

[@Szapka]

All of these bugs look so cute, you did a nice job drawing them!

[@jaden1890]

please add a face to the worm omg like shelby in adventure time:') the animation of the snail catch is so cute! the bugs are such a nice idea for real, good job !

[@Smok_Argus]

Huge props for actually making sure if a specific bug can be eaten by a frog and making one up so they dont get sick! I dont think many devs would check it! And if i may suggest a bug, i think moths are neat :3

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you! I'll definitely be adding some moths in the future, there's some pretty cool ones I've found online (and species I've designed myself) that I'd love to add to the game :)

[@Kay-jk5nb]

The bugs are so cute! Amazing work! I would love to see a devlog on the art process, I think you have a super cool and unique art style

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you so much! I'll definitely make an art related video sometime in the future :)

[@Love2DrawManga]

The bug system is such a fun idea! I love the way you drew the bugs! ✨️

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you so much! I have no idea how you stumbled across this humble video but I really appreciate it 😭, been a long time fan of your content :)

[@Love2DrawManga]

@realdevfrog Aw thanks! I've been watching your devlogs since #1. It's so cool seeing things come together and develop. =D

[@tsukinomika_]

i really like how the game feels more alive with each update ♥ As a fellow game developer, I'm loving following the development of this game! And I hope to play it for many hours ♥ Good luck and success !!!!!!!!!!!

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you so much!! 💞

[@Gelatin223]

I think it would be really cool if the jar system had more to do with the types of bugs put in the jars, not just a value system; frogs having unique preferences for certain bugs would make the system more dynamic, giving meaning to the bugs you catch- where with the current system, you could fill a jar with many common bugs, making rare bug catching less important. It would add more meaning to bugs you catch, and make some frogs super special. Anyway, the game is looking amazing so far! Good luck on development!

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you so much! For sure, the original plan for the bug jars was actually to make it so each frog would have a specific bug preference, but I decided to keep it simpler because I've aleady got unique food preferences for each frog, and as of now I haven't tested the balance of bug spawn rates so it might be pretty difficult if players had to catch specific bugs for specific frogs, especially since the maps themselves aren't really that big to begin with That being said, it's also possible I come back and add this feature as well :)

[@TobyJWalter]

The game looks amazing! I love the art style and how it works. You are doing an amazing job with the game and I can’t wait to play the game when it’s fully released!

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you so much!!

[@Isimarie]

This is all so cute! Maybe there could be a few different bug jars than just tiers, to incentivise players to catch more different bugs. Maybe some frogs love snails but hate dragonflies!

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you, that's a great idea! :D

[@Ri5olu]

1:59 it is very un-noticeable but, the dirt when placing down a seed goes behind the seed (e.g. the layering is slightly off), I think it should go in front because the seed is in the ground and it makes sense. thank you for making phrog island :)

[@realdevfrog]

Ahh thanks for pointing that out, I never would have noticed!

[@Skeffles]

Brilliant progress! I love how cute all the bugs are.

[@Schroedi-pn7me]

This is so cool! I think just saying morning, midday, evening, night instead of actual times for the bugs would make the bug system easier. Also I'd love to have different cabin and island designs to choose from like the different farms in stardew valley :)

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you so much! Having different starter farms/houses is an awesome idea, definitely something I'd like to implement :)

[@infinitenex8165]

That jab at Mojang and their removal of fireflies was very on point.

[@DoodleSoul]

I really like this idea it adds a cool game mechanic and adds to the environment plus the designs are pretty cute😁

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you so much!

[@ElishaMaida]

I'm so excited for the game to come out, it looks great!

[@philldev]

That tool button to tool bar change was amazing! And the bugs feel like a really natural addition to the game, keeps the player on their toes to watch for new ones! Awesome job :)

[@realdevfrog]

Thanks so much, I'm glad you liked the changes! :)

[@alantyto3627]

Good job! These tiny guys are adorable. I absolutely love the little detail of snails and worms hiding after/until clicked, so interactive! With already existing designs looking so nice and pretty I can only imagine what would, say, beetles look like 👀 Now I've been thinking- the lunarflies flash pretty rapidly, wouldn't it sore the eye after a few minutes of the nighttime? I'm not well aquatinted with real life fireflies myself, it's just a little detail that got me worried. Now to the bug jars - that's a cool system! I love the bugs just bouncing around, it couldn't have been done better, 10/10. Though I have a small idea - what if bugs' value number was not actually shown? It's a tiny bit confusing to see the two numbers at once, but I figured it kind of takes away the pleasure of discovery. Like, you'd assume more common bugs should be 'worth' less, right? Or you'd notice it at some point, and then you'd start wondering, and you'd figure this whole value system on your own. I would absolutely love that, figuring such stuff myself and prioritizing things in my own way. Maybe instead of numerical values there could be color markings for the level of rarity. It's an easily read tier system, so players can still see the bug's value while not confusing the two numbers. And please tell me there's going to be a unique/shiny/differently coloured variant of some bugs! In any case, keep up the good work! I hope you'll enjoy working on the frog pals next, good luck!

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you so much for your feedback and support! I could definitely make the brightness/glow of light sources a toggleable feature in the settings for those who want it :) I really like the idea of not displaying the value of bugs, and instead giving them rarity colors! I agree that would encourage more discovery and experimenting, which is what I'd like the game to be about. And yes, there will 100% be "shiny" bug variants for (hopefully) each bug, with funny twists on the names like Honey Bees (literally a bee made of honey).

[@nanahyakuman]

Wouldn't be surprised if the suggestion has already been made, but it might be cool for bug jars to have multiple axes instead of just an absolute tier, like a sweet tooth frog that needs at least 20 points in honey bugs or a nocturnal frog that only cares about night bugs. (Although i can also see it ending up too involved for a "cozy" game, so might tread lightly.) Nice video!

[@realdevfrog]

Good idea! I hadn't thought about that, it could add more complexity to the system :)

[@timothykessler5029]

Love everything about it! Animating the bugs in the jar is exactly the type of simple interactivity that make games like this great ❤

[@Nounsi_Dev]

Love how the game is progressing, great art style. Im an indie dev as well and often find myself watching your series to find motovation lol😊

[@realdevfrog]

Thanks so much! Good luck with your game dev projects :)

[@Nounsi_Dev]

@@realdevfrog thank you, i looking forward to see more on your game too

[@aviess9701]

i LOVE bugs! id love to see some of my favorites get added someday, like slugs and spiders. id like to see spiders be treated like friends more in video games :) i love seeing how the game is coming along so far! it seems very cute, and while not my typical style of game, ill probably pick it up when it releases! great job :]

[@realdevfrog]

Thanks so much! As much as I'm afraid of spiders, I'd also like to draw and implement them in a cuter and more positive light into Frog Island :)

[@SkyVioletPanda]

It looks so good! For the bug catching it would be cool to add a bit of difficulty. Right now catching higher tier or lower tier bugs doesn't give the player much satisfaction since you're just clicking on them. You could have a mini game that pops up once you click on the bug. Maybe a timer based one? To help with progression you could allow the player to gain proficiency with catching a certain bug or bug group. Kinda like the stardew valley fishing mechanic but simplified to fit your game. 😁

[@realdevfrog]

Thanks! I love the idea of proficiency, and I've been meaning to potentially add some kind of super simple lvling/proficiency system to the game. A minigame when clicking on bugs would be nice too, but I'll needa figure out how to implement it so it doesn't detract players too much from the actual island :)

[@EntropicAster]

While I agree that the bug catching is an interesting way to add some difficulty, I feel like the clicking on them can be a minigame. If rarer bugs were harder to notice (like the grasshopper), needed more steps to catch (like the snail), and/or require setup to successfully catch, doing so could be really satisfying. Then bug-catching proficiency could unlock lures, traps, and the like.

[@Me-ji7uq]

Yaay finally it’s Here. New devlog!

[@jadoisready]

Looks so cute. I added it to my Wishlist on Steam. Appreciate you sharing these devlogs. Inspires me to get started on my game!

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you so much!

[@theall-seeingeye2341]

The bugs give me Adventure Times Vibes for some reason. Good job on the game! Also an Idea I wanted to share, a spa for frogs or a place where you could take care of frogs and they will leave you tips or rewards on how well you treated them?

[@thewhitedragon6853]

This might actually be the 100th comment... Congrats! I was thinking the bugs you caught would be ordered by the value. I love the game, love the community, and love frog. Yes :)

[@realdevfrog]

[@janthummler3548]

Always nice to watch your frogress, looking forward to tha game ^^

[@thatguyisnorokun]

I really like to watch your devlogs. I think this game is not for me but I have friends who might like it. Its really cute and calm and definetely cozy! :) Can't wait to see another episode of your progress, its inspiring. Amazing job!!!

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you!!

[@Izzys_takes]

Time for my monthly dose of frogs. I really love what you have been doing with this game so far. It's such a cute game! I can't wait to play it :).

[@RandomAndgit]

Smashing devlog as always! Keep it up.

[@noxcitrum]

frog islands art style is always so pleasing to look at, that includes the colours and the brushes textures! the bugs are really cute as well, i quite enjoy their tiny versions. im glad you looked into what bugs frogs can eat- such a small detail but its so important. the jar system is very interesting too! cant wait to see which frogs show up at each tier :)

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you so much!

[@blueberrypancakes7330]

It's getting more cozier. The catching bugs is a great idea.

[@H3dgehogs-ib5nd]

I think you could add a tiny frog that appears near water when captured it can be an accessory for the frog, and depending on which frog it goes on depends the pose it would be on, like if attached to a floppa it wpuld be doing the same pose on top of its back (And you could make a subsection for tiny jars to catch different tiny frogs, kinda like you need a common tiny frog for a regular frog, and a rare tiny frog for rare frogs) Just an idea Love the Devlogs 🐸🫠

[@realdevfrog]

Thanks! That's a good idea, tiny frogs would be super cute, and maybe even frog stacking in the future?!

[@H3dgehogs-ib5nd]

Ty :D 🐸🐸 it would be adorable plus I'm gonna wishlist it so I can play it when it's done :D

[@imjustroy4494]

inxide the jar maybe the honey inside the bee can wobble as the bee floats

[@eeveeday2297]

i genuinly love all the bugs. i love all the different types of plants you have and the little rocks and the slight swaying so much. and how the little bugs move. i love it so much I cant even imagine how much work you've put into the game but it's so awesome to see them all and the little snails going into their shell before they're captured i cannot get over how adorable it is. i really cannot wait to get the game when it's published.

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you so so much, your kind words mean the world to me :) I'm glad you enjoyed the devlog, and hope to bring you and others more development updates soon!

[@azther2284]

honestly I think you need a little cowboy hat Mr.frog

[@MyFriend_Oliver]

Pretty excited for this game. It keeps looking better and better

[@tuopi27]

cant wait to start playing the pokemon theme as we gotta catch em all with the cute new bugs

[@RMDetho]

One suggestion for the bug jars: Given that a certain bug cap is required to reach a jar level, consider what will you do if bug is eg. Level 4 but few points away from level 5. Two options I find viable: a) increased chance a given percentage based on how much extra points there is for the next tier. That way it'll be worth it to get a level 4 with few points (increasing chance of level 5 frogs) Or b) refund as much bugs (going from most "expensive" ones) as possible just enough to get the level but not waste extra bugs

[@realdevfrog]

Great suggestions! I'm liking the second option you suggested a lot :)

[@tdog_]

i think the cursor should be a little frog hand and when you click, there should be like a 2 or 3 frame subtle animation of it closing/opening

[@realdevfrog]

Good idea! A little glove or frog hand would make interactions much more meaningful :)

[@Star_Bunni]

The worms lil dance 😭 💖💖

[@mattiusstrutton]

I'm supposed to be writing my book. Chose to watch a dev-log instead. Am I procrastinating? Yes. Do I regret it? Nope!

[@neryd1]

I’ve recently just seen your other devlogs, I seriously cannot wait for the game to come out! I have too been using Godot recently, and It is a good engine! I have one suggestion too, adding fishing would be a fun mechanic. I don’t know what its use would be though, maybe someone else could think of a use for it though! Anyways, keep up the amazing work.

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you so much! It really means a lot :) I do actually have plans to add fishing and other mechanics in the future!

[@rachelix6469]

It looks really good so far!! I cant wait to play it

[@PloverTechOfficial]

I love the way the new system is looking! Much luck with next month!

[@yochatto6452]

i love everything about this, so excited and staying tuned!

[@TheAdventureGuild-xf6ql]

Your artwork is amazing, can't wait to play the game!

[@SunnySquash]

DEV FROG!!! Hiii! How are you? Not working TOO hard I hope! 😁 little dandelions that when you tap them they poof into those little white seeds would be so cute! Also would all the “people” be frogs? Or would you add a few other animals that can be villagers like cats and dogs but like they’re rare? Also are you going to add like other non villager animals, like deer wondering the forest of bunnies in holes? For ambience I mean… sorry if this is confusing I don’t really know how to word it best 😅 also seeing the end credit gave me a thought- a pink heart like butterfly would be very cute :) THANK YOU for the content 😊🩷🩷

[@realdevfrog]

Hiya, it's going well! Dandelion poofs would be super cool, i'll be adding unique particles to each foliage type in the future :) And yes, all the NPCs will most likely be frogs. I actually might add a few non frog critters to the game, small animals like birds and rabbits etc, could definitely add lots more life to the game! Thanks for all your support

[@jason_campagna]

The bug system looks very cute! I remember you saying that you can give bug jars to frogs therefore, befriending them. That sounds really cool. I thought of another idea related to the bugs though. The bugs could be workers for you. For example, if you have a load of pet dragon flies, they can do tasks for you (because they are pets and are your friends). They could move around items for you. Worms maybe could plant seeds. Also, could you make a lunarfly lantern- wait, that sounds familiar... Well, Team Cherry is too busy working on Sliksong, you could add it!

[@realdevfrog]

Thanks so much! That's a good idea, and yes, I'd definitely like to give bugs a greater use than just bug jars, lanterns and maybe types of bait for fishing? Rip silksong 😔

[@emerald4splash]

The menu with bugs under the jar should probably have indicators of whether or not you can slide it on either side, or maybe a slider underneath it. The way it looks now I wouldn't have guessed that you can slide it and see more than the five bugs already present.

[@realdevfrog]

I'll definitely have a tutorial in the final game to clearly indicate to players where the tool bar is :)

[@Viirree]

I love the bug system and how cute everything looks. It would be cool if you could find shiny bugs. That are really rare but give many points in the bug jar system. Very good devlog 👍

[@realdevfrog]

Thanks so much! Like the Honey Bee, I'd love to add a "shiny" version to each bug that's rare and valuable :)

[@magwaran]

Thank you for uploading another video! The environment looks amazing and the bugs are so cute! I can't wait to spend hours catching them in the game😍

[@realdevfrog]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed :)

[@ouvio]

So happy to watch a devlog of yours again. It's so cozy to follow along. Exactly the vibes I need :D Awesome progress!

[@realdevfrog]

Thanks for all the support ouvio! It really means a lot :)

[@hamzahgamedev]

Bugs system looks so polished and fun! Can’t wait to play it myself. Wonderful job.❤

[@MrDuck738]

You should add a bug frog that disguises itself as a bug but when you try collect the bug you get a frog

[@pretzelicious4200]

My fav dev uploaded again! HUZZAH

[@TheKirbyAnimator]

This looks great! Your Devlog series was the one that inspired me to use godot and I love the art style of your game! I also really love the concept of catching frogs with tiers of the bug jars.

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you so much! If you plan on starting any game projects, do let me know, I'd love to support you as well :)

[@makra42069]

These devlogs keep getting better! The frog is gonna eat the bugs!!

[@ThisIsVini]

Saw your post on the godot sub reddit and I had to look it up here. Such a cozy game you are doing. Looks great! Congrats!

[@realdevfrog]

Ay thanks so much!

[@splitstac]

Can’t wait to play the game when you’re done! I love the art and the cozy Vibe you’re making it give

[@JeepersEdit]

So excited for this game! I can't imagine how difficult it must be to make a game, so well done ^-^

[@EonsAway]

The game keeps getting better! 🌟

[@maplebreeze33]

The honey bees are delightful

[@_faan]

Finally!! New dev log! If I haven’t said this already, I’m honored to be an early player (or viewer for now), can’t wait for this game to release! I would add text saying “Tools” where you hover over to show all tools. I like to collect a LOT, but usually if collecting would give it a purpose, so, maybe add more rarities to bugs where some are harder to find and catch than others. Just so they serve more purpose, you could add a trading area where you could trade certain bug jars for other seeds/items. That is a little off the game style but it could be a cool side feature I guess. Can’t wait for the next devlog :D!

[@realdevfrog]

Aw thank you so much, it really means a lot! I'll definitely be adding rarer bugs in the future, I'm currently thinking of adding "shiny" variants (similar to pokemon) for rarer and more valuable bugs like the honey bee :) Trading/selling bugs would also be a good way to provide an extra use to them! Thanks again for all your patience and support

[@SuperMegaToto]

I love these videos so much! Thank you sincerely for making this :)

[@honighaeschen2318]

Nice new feature! If it is not possible yet, maybe clicking on the level of the jar to automatically fill it with bugs would be a nice addition. 😊

[@realdevfrog]

Good idea! Something like an autofil that fills from lowest value to highest potentially?

[@honighaeschen2318]

Yes exactly!

[@cementmc]

I genuinely cant wait to play this

[@greetings_itsme_sylvan]

Highly looking forward to see what comes next! >w< Quick Thought on the bug system: super cute, designs are adorable, and could possibly work as a minigame (like Stardew Valley's fishing system)! Say, for example, you click on a hole or shrub. a small icon appears and you click again, then enter the minigame attempting to nab the bug in a net (if that's the desired tool). Anyway, that's my two cents on it! I don't expect it to be added, but I think it could work for rarer bugs in particular.

[@realdevfrog]

Bug Minigames! I like that a lot :D Maybe these minigames could be restricted to just the rare bugs, so collecting them feel more rewarding? I'll look into some potential interactions with bugs via minigames :)

[@HeathTheCoder]

I remember the first devlog, this game has came a far way since then😀 Are you going to add fish? If you do you could make food with them, that would be neat!

[@realdevfrog]

Yep! I'm planning on adding a whole fishing mechanic to the game very soon :)

[@beat0s]

This game is always so cute! Can't wait for the frogs system!

[@MGMac_]

DRAGONFLY MY PRECIOUS

[@thirteen3678]

Im wondering if requiring multiple clicks for some bugs might cause them to feel unnecessarily tedious over time? Obviously two clicks isnt that much more effort needed, but over time it could add up and feel overly awkward? Maybe if you changed the interactibility to be more focused on mouse proximity than double clicks it could avoid this problem? I cant be sure, since i havent played it, so this could be a nonissue, but i figured id pitch it anyway

[@realdevfrog]

Thanks for your feedback! Mouse proximity would definitely be another way to tackle it, but I'm just worried that would make navigating the screen a bit harder if the player is too focused on where their mouse cursor is lol I'll definitely have to do some more playtesting to balance it out :)

[@Shego5000]

@@realdevfrog I assume that the comment was regarding the worms. I personally find it slightly counterintuitive that the worms show up when you click them instead of hide. It might be interesting to look into setting the worms up in a similar but easier way to the lunar flies. This would also introduce the catching mechanic to the player on a way easier level, with a stationary object.

[@SV_Sol]

Looking great so far! I think the crafting your own jar element makes a lot of sense. Will there be any other ways to increase the jar's value, or frogs that only like a specific type of bug? For example you may have the highest tier jar out, but because it doesn't also have at least one lunarfly inside, the given frog wouldn't visit?

[@realdevfrog]

Thanks so much! I think I'll instead have it so frogs will only have specific bug jar tier preferences, rather than specific bug preferences. This means that rare frogs will always come if theres a high tier V bug jar, but it doesn't matter what bugs are actually in the jar :) In addition to bug jars, players can increase the chance of a specific frog visiting by placing down toys!

[@real_wc-ente4853]

Would Love IT If some frogs Like some Bugs better and have a Higher Chance of appearing If that specific Bug is in the jar

[@realdevfrog]

Good idea! Would definitely add some more strategy to the game to collect specific bugs :)

[@jane_s.]

The bugs are really adorable! I'm a bit worried about the lunar flies, though. As someone with motion sensitivity, the quick and bright flashes looked like they can be quite painful. It might be worth making the flash less bright and making it appear and disappear more slowly?

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you! A few other people also mentioned the lights, so what I'll probably do is add a toggleable option in the settings to lower the glow/lights in the game :)

[@blufu8727]

oh wow it's shaping up so nicely. I look forward to being able to play it. and to see how much further the development goes. please get some ample rest too!

[@tacospin_]

great video as always fromg dev this will be a fun game

[@realdevfrog]

💕💕

[@baguettewoman1413]

super cute! Could you maybe make the Lunarflies slightly bigger? From their current size they look like they'd be overly difficult for people with poorer reaction times/disabled people to catch. Maybe some sort of toggle that makes the bugs easier to catch for disabled people could be implemented?

[@realdevfrog]

For sure! I'd also like to make them an actual animated bug rather than just a dot :)

[@SigmaKatLoaf]

Im so excited to play this game!!!

[@realbrickbread]

I’m a little late, but have you thought about making different regions on the island? Maybe aside from the forest a beach, or mountains, or a blooming meadow, with unique frogs and bugs

[@realdevfrog]

Yea! Id love to add more unique areas down the line instead of just a forest :)

[@realbrickbread]

@@realdevfrog :D

[@Sonolo2000]

oh no! the game is full of bugs!! *insert rim shot here*

[@SierraFroggie-lr1ss]

It looks so good! ❤️❤️❤️❤️🐸🐸🐸

[@aldithclarke1676]

This is amazing and i cant wait to play it and maybe you could breed/mate the bugs and frogs together and i mean breed them like bugs and bugs and frogs and frogs:)

[@realdevfrog]

Frog and bug breeding could be a cool concept! I'll look into it :)

[@aldithclarke1676]

@@realdevfrog Ty for replying:)

[@romeISdead]

Your art is beautiful, and the art style is consistent and distinct almost like your a professional. How long having you been doing art?

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you so much! I've done a bit of art here and there over the years, but I've only gotten into digital art since last December :)

[@nintenvlogz]

The one time bugs are a good thing in gamedev

[@personalpass]

Can’t wait to play your game 🥹 it’s so so adorable. How do you create the music for the games ? Or where do you take them from ?

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you so much! I don't have any music yet, but all the music you hear in the devlogs are just from cozy games like acnh, pokemon, stardew, and more :)

[@personalpass]

@@realdevfrog oh I see thank you for the reply. And I am curious how are you going to do ? Try to do it or hire someone or no plan yet ? ^^

[@realdevfrog]

@@personalpass I'm most likely gonna try to compose the music myself! Since I don't have funds for the game :)

[@gracebohler4380]

so, so cute! Love the honeybee 😄🐸🐝🍯

[@lostflyingfish3255]

These bugs are so cute! 💖Are the jars an item that we'll have to buy from the store or do we have a set amount that we re-use like tools? Were you planning on adding other uses for the bugs like composting using worm and weeds, and bee keeping? Sorry for the barrage you really opened a whole can of worms with this new feature! 😁 Also you know how there are cat trees that you could place in Neko Atsume? Would you consider a frog version that's water fountain house/slide/tower?

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you so much! I'm actually not sure, I think I'm leaning more towards jars being something you need to craft/buy, but it's entirely possible they could just be re-usable too :) I am planning on adding more uses for bugs! Things like composting which you suggested, bee keeping, using bugs to craft bait for fishing, light sources from lunarflies, etc, lots of possibilities. And yes, I'll be taking a lot of inspiration from the toys of neko atsume, so a froggy water fountain house could be great!

[@lostflyingfish3255]

@@realdevfrog Thanks for responding to my ADHD ideas stream! 😅 I can't remember if you mentioned it but will this be playable on a mac or am I going to shell out for a PC to play this game (because I legitimately would buy a whole new gaming rig to play this)

[@realdevfrog]

@@lostflyingfish3255 Aw thank you 😭 If I'm able to easily convert to a Mac version I definitely will! Im pretty sure Godot will let me export to both windows and Mac :)