🐸 Creating My Cozy Frog Game | Frog Island Devlog #0 🐸

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The very first Devlog for my indie game, Frog Island! In this Devlog, I introduce my game, talk a little bit about myself, explain what the game is, showcase my current progress, and talk about future plans for the project. Thank you so much for watching!
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Official Website Link: realdongyee.wixsite.com/frogi...
(The website is not 100% finished, so I will be updating it regularly as new devlogs and updates for Frog Island come out)
⏰ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:50 About Myself
01:52 What is Frog Island?
03:41 Current Progress
07:32 Conclusion / Future Plans
👤 SOCIAL MEDIA
🟢Instagram: / frog.island.game
🟢Twitter: / frogisland_game
🟢TikTok: / frogislandgame
🟢Reddit: / frogislandgame
🟢Email: [e-mail]
🎵 SONGS USED
🟢Stardew Valley OST: Smell of Mushrooms
🟢Stardew Valley OST: Nocturne of Ice
🟢Omori OST: Trees
🟢Omori OST: Hanging With The Boys
🛠️ TOOLS USED
🟢Game Engine: Godot (godotengine.org)
🟢Notes and Planning: Google Docs
🟢Art: Krita (krita.org/en/)
🟢Video Recording: OBS (obsproject.com)
🟢Video Editing: Filmora 12 (filmora.wondershare.com)

[@realdevfrog]

A lot of people have been asking for a discord server, so here it is! Hopefully the server will help organize things a bit better :) discord.gg/frogisland Thank you SO MUCH for all the unbelievable support! I'm still trying to process everything that's happening 😭 I didn't think this video would reach many people, so its incredibly surprising to see it do so well! I hope to continue to work hard and post more devlogs and updates very soon! Another thing, apparently I'll unlock a feature called the community tab in about a week, so I'll also be posting small updates there as well, so I don't have to pin long comments like these lol Thank you again for all your overwhelming kind words, feedback and support :)

[@10Dima01]

This video is really nice but the sound is really quiet. Please make it higher if possible. I use 100% everywhere and it's still really quiete (compairing to another videos)

[@realdevfrog]

@@10Dima01 Sure thing, I'll make it louder for the next video :)

[@caganlsandiwic8824]

Hey i really liked your brush is there any way to upload it somewhere?

[@realdevfrog]

@@caganlsandiwic8824 Thanks! I'm not really sure to upload brushes made in Krista, do you know how?

[@MrsJuicyDesigns]

Hey the link is not awailable for me as well. Do you have a new invite link? Game is looking awesome. I am happy to join your journey! :)

[@infinitenex8165]

Note that some people can only play at night after work, so if your current day/night cycle stays, they will only experiemce your game in night mode. You should make an option between real life day/night, and a Minecraft style where the day is 20 minutes and the night is 7 minutes.

[@realdevfrog]

Thanks for the feedback! I'll definitely change that soon, lots of others have also preferred the idea of a shortened cycle over a real-time one :)

[@anoukrothoff6143]

Animal crossing tho

[@honey3597]

@@realdevfrog i feel like you should have an option between the two. Like make it a choice of whether you want a shortened cycle or a longer one

[@tinkachu8743]

Ya I work 2pm - 11pm so I'd miss out on seeing pretty daylight. In animal crossing I have to change the time.

[@shaneeatmon9534]

That would be nice but many aspects of the game would have to be balanced twice to fit these drastically different approaches. All that effort would be at the cost of other features.

[@tuopi27]

how to make a successful indie game: 1- make a silly/cute game 2- devlogs 3- ??? 4- profit in all seriousness, I love this. i hope your game does really well!

[@realdevfrog]

Yep thats indie development in a nutshell lol, thank you for your kind words!

[@fernbear3950]

froig

[@MorbidGames666]

It truly is a mystery

[@CeeMonay]

step 3 is add frogs. it is a frog year after all

[@fernbear3950]

@@CeeMonay froig

[@kanethedev]

A relaxing game on mobile about frogs?? Sounds perfect to play when I'm bored. Can't wait!

[@piichivy]

i'm only an artist, so i can't say much-but i would suggest experimenting with different color palettes during the day/night cycle. as it stands, it has a very "bright" feeling even at night, and some hue-shifting could really better communicate "sunrise" and "evening" more. my go-to quick fix would be try out some gradient maps at a low opacity, but if you're particularly savvy with colors, picking out the color palette by hand is also an option

[@realdevfrog]

That's a great suggestion, thanks! I'll definitely have to do some more experimenting to find a good balance :)

[@Armadous]

You art really stands out. The house is nailing the aesthetic!

[@realdevfrog]

Thanks so much! I spent way too long drawing that house 😅

[@nintenvlogz]

Visuals are already looking surprisingly polished nice job

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you!! I might touch up and polish some of the assets I've drawn in the future :)

[@_faan]

For 1 month, this is amazing! I’m also the type of person who loves cozy games, like stardew. The unique design you were aiming for is great and the UI just fits. I have pretty high hopes for this and I cant wait for it! So far, I feel like I can play this for hours at a time. Good luck!

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you like it :)

[@_faan]

@@realdevfrog You’re welcome!

[@sxfria]

i know not everyone likes the idea of a real-life day/night cycle but i love it!! in real life there are certain crops that only bloom (and thus can only be harvested) at night, or early in the morning so the possibility of it translating into in-game features feels super immersive! like, having the option to develop your farm into a nighttime farm or a daytime farm (through options sort of like the crops that you choose to plant or the fish you can catch or the potions you can brew) according to your playing schedule feels immersive and innovative . i really love the concept so far and hope to see more of this! good luck c:

[@missmann3360]

I love the isometric art and the conc!!! I do agree with some people that the farmhouse and the scenery look like they are slightly different styles. Isometric art can be quite hard so don’t feel pressured to keep it like that if you can’t achieve what you want the game to be with it.

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you! I'm super new to digital art and trying to improve, so I'll most likely touch up on some assets in the future :)

[@aerofight5994]

I love the art! It reminds me of a book my mom used to read to me when I was a kid, called Frog and Toad Brother.

[@realdevfrog]

I know that book too! Thank you so much for your kind words :)

[@alasdairsorley]

I think something really important with the weather is getting the sounds right, like if it's raining or it's windy to have nice sounds you can stop and relax listening to. One of my favourite bits in Stardew is when you get to the Summit, or the wee cliff view on Ginger Island to the left of the Volcano, where you can just appreciate the view and listen to the wind and music, so great sound design is a must. I can't wait for more devlogs, this game looks like it'll be awesome! :)

[@yuzan3607]

I really like how your game is looking!! it looks so unique too which isn't easy to achieve! Congratulations.

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you so much!

[@zynnonP]

Add random weather such as: Rainy(Boosts crop growth rate ), Windy(Has a chance to spawn seeds on the ground), Snowy(Decreases crop growth rate), Sunny(Plants need to be watered again). I'll look forward to this game !

[@anthares96]

that's a lot of progress in one month, and it looks very charming. will keep an eye on this, best of luck!

[@katrinasaarnits574]

I really like the map animation - I think the "clunkiness"as you described it, fits perfectly with the style and vibe of the game. I'm looking forward to hearing more!

[@ThinMatrix]

The art style is delightful! Good luck with development, I'm looking forward to seeing more :)

[@realdevfrog]

ThinMatrix the legend! Thank you so much, I'm honored you found my video :)) Good luck with your gamedev journey as well!

[@JoshtheGoldfish]

Here’s to a successful year for you! Please don’t give up on this you may have something going for you as the frog market is massive!

[@minteaspices]

I love your art style! As someone who's made a few very small games using GameMaker Studio 2 for school, I know that half the battle is the game design process. Just figuring out what the game is even going to be can take forever, so it's great that you seem to have a lot of that planned out already and have a feel for what your next steps are. I knew next to nothing about coding when I made my first game, but that still ended up being easier than the design process for me. Maybe it's different for others, though. As far as devlogs go, I think this is pretty good. It's nice hearing about your process with art assets and coding, and I can tell you genuinely care and are very passionate about what you're doing. I look forward to seeing your progress and wish you the best of luck!

[@realdevfrog]

Aw thank you so much!

[@beat0s]

this game genuinely looks so charming! the inspirations are clear, but the game has its own unique oersonality and charm! ill be keeping an eye on this game for sure

[@ilikepotatoesbutnotreally]

I’m so super excited!! I can’t wait to watch this game develop and I know it’s gonna be so popular!

[@PloverTechOfficial]

Enjoy your game dev! This game already looks so awesome I look forward to seeing the progress and look forward to buying the game when it releases in 4048!

[@jennianis1811]

This looks like such a cute project. I love frogs and cozy farming games. So this game is perfect.

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you like the game :)

[@Kevkf]

It is incredible what you already did, I'll definitely gonna follow the next Devlogs. In my experience it is just important to not set too high standards or pressure on yourself, so you don't get frustrated and demotivated if something doesn't ends up being like imagined in the first try.

[@buglungs]

I am beyond impressed with your artwork 👏🐸 Can't wait to see updates in my notifications!

[@TheBoringDeveloper]

Make the island bigger, add more places to explore. I love exploring in games like this. It's beautiful and all I want to do is move forward and forward and see more. And yes I would love to see different seasons. Show us how something dull as rain can look good

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you! I haven't added it yet, but I'm super excited to eventually start designing the weather and seasons :))

[@TheBoringDeveloper]

@@realdevfrog ❤️

[@Cralax1Robot]

He's just one developer, bruh

[@theviniso]

I'm just gonna say that I realy appreciate you using open-source tools like Godot and Krita. Lovely game concept, wish you all the best.

[@morgan0]

for the trees, you could probably have a texture that sets the amount of wind deformation, so the trunk stays mostly in place while the leaves move around more, maybe combine that with a second leaf layer in the front that would be able to give a little more illusion of depth, or moving some of the internal outline lines instead, which might look better in the art style. the game looks really nice tho

[@lottiesillustration]

I loved this dev log! Can’t wait for more :)

[@ellakz8963]

This is the first devlog series I’ve seen where I’ve genuinely been excited and wanted to play the game they were working on.

[@TheKosstImogen]

I've not got any feedback that others haven't already shared, so I'll just say that this looks completely delightful. I'm now subbed and I'm excited to follow and eventually play! Oh wait, one word: Moss. Moss is boss. Even just mossing up some decorative stones and logs would satisfy my mossy needs!

[@_SO0T]

This is so cute I’m so excited to watch these devlogs and hopefully play the game when it is finished + released ❤️

[@johnbon7369]

I can't believe you did all of this in just one month! I know nothing of coding but the way you animate and draw things is SO CUTE omg I'll be looking forward to the next update! Sending good luck and lots of positive and chill vibes :3

[@squirrelcanart573]

Hi! This looks amazing!!! Visually and gameplay wise, the only thing i would say is at night maybe you could make everything like a purple/blue hue? It kinda looks like looking through a pumpkin in Minecraft if you know what I mean? It doesn’t really look as aesthetically pleasing/cohesive as the other hours. But obvs this is just a suggestion! I can’t wait to play this.

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you! I'll definitely be changing up the hues/gradiants/lighting and adding shadows as well to make it look a lot nicer :)

[@O1NKery]

This video was so comfy and sincere, I love it! will be definitely following your devlog. It's so great to see people putting so much work into passions they enjoy! I'm wishing you ton of luck.

[@side3169]

damn I hope u keep making these, its super fun to see your thought process and the progress of the project. It looks like such an aesthetic and soothingly entertaining game, so relaxing as well. Can't wait to see more, keep up the awesome work

[@fayemarch4820]

I loved this devlog! The shaking of the frog made me feel the stress you're under lol. Good luck! Tell us if you need anything.

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you! Yeah that's the feel I was going for lol

[@mushroomlena]

This is actually inspiring me to make my own game! Thanks for documenting your process and introducing me to the Godot Game Engine. I’m genuinely impressed with your art since you say you’re not as experienced with digital art. It is beautiful and has a unique style.

[@princessazariah3921]

I can’t wait to play this game!!! It looks amazing so far

[@ritchiejoseph]

Love the art and aesthetic! I'm so excited to be part of this journey!

[@benabbuhl7809]

I love how the 2nd to last bush stage looks like it is smiling

[@asoupyferretnamedfar3634]

I'm really excited to see where this goes from here!!! This makes me wanna try and make a game or something

[@tad3546]

WHAT THE HELL this looks so good, amazing work!!

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you! :D

[@froggyfrogge2154]

This is so cute i love it! I hope u make it real ♥ The art is adorable, when it comes out if you put it on steam please make cute stikers for the chat of steam! ♥ Good luck🥰

[@anonomousthebest253]

It's really nice when a game has accessibility features like subtitles if someone's speaking, being able to control the speed of text so people can read it ie. Text boxes, and keeping colorblind people in mind during the design process so that more people can enjoy the game. I don't know if this is easy or possible on such a small scale game of one developer but I thought I'd mention it.

[@starlingcrossing3563]

This is the first devlog I've ever seen, but your ideas and art style and concept seems intriguing, can't wait to see more! :)

[@VictorTryingToBeGameDev]

Wow, it looks really great! Great first devlog - very concise video. As for me there could be more coding shown, but I am a programmer so I am biased 😄Keep it going and good luck with project.

[@realdevfrog]

Heyyyy, I've watched your devlogs before! I also thought I should show more code, but didn't really know what the audience would find that boring or not😅I'll be sure to show more in the next one! Goodluck with your resource management project as well!

[@alexandersth9988]

I love the artstyle and I'm looking forward to hearing more

[@interpied]

Great devlog! Little thing about the clock: The clock will go from 1559 to 1600 in a minute, so that's a jump of 41 units rather than 1 unit from 1600 to 1601 or 2230 to 2231. You could start by taking the hour (time % 100) and then add the rest as a fraction of 60 where 60 is 100% time - (100 * (time%100)) / 60. I didn't double check the math but something like that.

[@realdevfrog]

Ahhh I see, I'll take a closer look into that for the game, thanks!

[@Sanisgillon]

This is absolutely gorgeous, I’d love to hear more about your experiences with Godot. The art is so beautiful

[@nicken._.chuggets]

I've seen a lot of RPG devlogs for PC games, so it's nice to see one pop up for a more chill, mobile friendly game. As many other commenters mentioned, setting out your goals with a prototype for everyone to get a glimpse of what you have to offer solidifies your drive. Lookin forward to more sir o7

[@alanoixdecoco]

Insane look + very solid project documentation, that's a huge follow without any doubt!

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you!!

[@wanpabols2919]

First Island Skies, then this! Excited to see further progress of this game, my GF and I would love to play someday! ❤️

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you!! I've also heard of Island Skies, looking forward to that game too :)

[@redwooid]

Insanely Well polished game, Good luck in future!

[@Lazzarus7]

I am really impressed by your progress in only one month. The game looks interesting and nice, keep it up! I hope you'll be able to publish it

[@rosevela2316]

Wow the art style is amazing!! 😍 I love how it looks so far! Looking forward to seeing more progress!

[@Clawthorne]

This was one of the better devlogs I've watched. Very relaxed and well made. The game idea sounds cute as hell.~

[@devkumo]

YO! The visuals are absolutely stunning, excellent work so far. I'll be surely saying up to date on this one! ✌

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you so much!!

[@AGuideToInterestingStuff]

As a fellow godot dev, I'm exited to see your game dev journey. Good luck! The fact that you have so much suport means that people like your idea! Never give up!

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate it :)))

[@lel7531]

The game is so Cozy I love it, can't wait for the next devlog

[@Mel_TheBudgie]

As someone who likes cozy games as well I can see myself buying this :D Can't wait for the game! So glad this popped up in my recommended

[@ActualTrash8]

I’ve literally been wanting a mobile farming game for like forever! i will enjoy seeing all the progress and dev logs :)

[@bluefiregaming1755]

The world looks so nice, it really makes me want to know what else there is

[@wronghandlane9665]

I’d love to hear more about your personal story of how you came to wanting to do game dev, how you balance responsibilities, schedule etc! Absolutely stoked to see everything and I adore the premise and art of the game!

[@realdevfrog]

Thanks so much! I'll definitely talk more about my personal side of things in later devlogs :)

[@StreetX1983]

Looks great! Just keep in mind - some people will always have to play at night with your day/night system, I liked the GTA System very much (every real second is a minute in the game)

[@naramoro]

The algorithms have chosen you for my next devlog subscription. Looking forward to your journey and your soothing voice :D

[@floralzero]

Okay all aboard the frog island ferry- I'm here for the ride. U got me. Keen for the next ep frog

[@realdevfrog]

🐸🐸

[@0wlet290]

I am at the exact same spot as you now. And I was looking for videos and always thought "WHY is it all in pixel art??? aaa" And now I finally found someone with a non-pixelart style. I am really happy to have found you now. I absolutely love your style. I wish both of us luck on this journey! And I honestly can't wait for your game!

[@saraaous]

this is adorable! I can't wait for you to release it!! so better finish it on the promised release date and not the the double pls

[@shaneeatmon9534]

The art style is fantastic! Gives me Potion Craft feels.

[@pixelamerica6601]

My wife loves frogs! I will be watching closely so I can get this for her when it eventually comes out ❤️

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you!! 🐸

[@rubyrootless7324]

some small inspiration - I think some tiny brown and red mushrooms scattered around would fit your aesthetic beautifully and nicely extend the colour palette as accent colours. frogs just go together with shrooms idk

[@JonasDomdal]

This one of the most relaxing and in depth first devlog I have seen. The game looks like so much fun. I just have one thing maybe you should take into consideration. For me personally, the colours may be a bit to darkish, I find that games with more fresher colours just give me more of a comfy feeling, and wanting to play it. But all in all this is a great project and I can't wait to see where this goes. Keep it up!😃

[@realdevfrog]

Aw thank you, you're too kind! I think the darker colors might just be because it's in the afternoon, its much brighter in the morning and at noon! :)

[@JonasDomdal]

@@realdevfrog 👍👍

[@snailmeat2204]

I’m already excited for this! It looks amazing so far, and that is a lot of progress in one month!

[@texar7528]

Love this video and game consept, can’t wait to se how it evolves

[@pedravoadora2230]

Only one video and this is probably the best programming channel I have ever seen

[@CosmicSeed420]

Amazing first devlog! I can't wait for the game to come out. The art style is very nice, could immediately tell the inspo came from neko atsume but it is still very different from that game and doesnt feel like a copy at all. Well done! Keep up the great work :)

[@terrypark3690]

The farm and frog looks adorable! I really like godot, it's lightweight and easy to develop. I also have a dream of making an indie farming game with cute animals and your reflection on past projects sounds just like my journey; I look forward to watching your development and the end game! Good luck!🐸

[@zensuke1997]

your art is a masterpiece...keep it up mr.frog 🐸liked the edit btw

[@TripleBeppo]

this is really nice actually- looking forward to seeing the progress on this project!

[@rrrfrdd4497]

it already looks super nice! keep it up!

[@Folkea1]

this looks amazing for being the first devlog! Can’t wait for the next episode!

[@kaesh831]

Homie you're doing something right! Lets see some consistent content, focus on being proactive, the end in mind, and having a plan to stay organized! You got this!

[@baronch-workaccount-gr9fx]

Amazing how you have little experience on game development but you already went further than 80% of the indie devs. Nice video by the way

[@benyoungblade]

This was a great dev log! I love the art style and the assets you are creating. Good Frogress!! Can’t wait to see where this takes you :)

[@Kohi_of_Greed]

This is very cute, I love it a lot. I also felt that you were kind of inspiring, so I'm looking forward to this project!

[@LittleParade_]

I am SO smitten with your art style, the little farm looks so cozy, can't wait to follow along with you on your journey! Good luck! 💕💕

[@darenn-keller]

Congratulations for this first devlog! I'm impressed by the quality of it and the nice audience you already have. I've started creating devlogs for 2 months now and I feel like you are already doing way better than me. I'll be sure to learn from you! Good luck for the game dev and I'll be sure to watch your next videos. ☺

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you so much for your kind words! I've watched your devlogs on Lueur, and I'm already a fan! This was my first video so I'm still trying to grasp what's happening 😅

[@darenn-keller]

@@realdevfrog Of thank you! Yes I understand, but you can really be proud to already have so many good reviews and subs. Also means your game connects with a lot of people. 🐸

[@juliamelomelo]

godot family growing!!! absolutely loving the cute froggos:)

[@crugg]

This looks so cool! I feel like the night should be a bit darker and more blueish though. Doesn’t feel night-y enough imo

[@realdevfrog]

Thanks for the feedback! I definitely agree, making it more blue/purple could add a touch more coziness to it :)

[@Kneem]

Not only does the game look great, but there’s also omori music in the background of the vid let’s goooooo

[@jessicaz5512]

This game is so cute, I love the concept and the art style is so polished! Can’t wait to see where this goes :)

[@The16Lucy16]

It looks like a super cute game! You got yourself a sub, I'm curious to see your progress and the (eventually) finished product

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you for your kind words and feedback! The next devlog will solely be about my development of the cooking system, this first one was a bit all over the place lol :)

[@ryan_huang_]

This game seems totally up my alley, Neko Atsume and Stardew Valley are probably my favorite games so it was awesome hearing that those were inspiration for creating Frog Island! Have been looking for a game like this for ages so will definitely be following updates closely :)) Really love the illustration style so far and can’t wait to see you continue to work on the game 😊

[@realdevfrog]

Thank your for your kindess! :)

[@timothykessler5029]

my partner adores cute little frog drawings and this style of mobile game. Definitely keeping an eye on this one 😍

[@realdevfrog]

Thanks! I definitely plan on finishing this game :)

[@xXluluchanelXx]

I hope you succeed in this, you really deserve to.

[@realdevfrog]

Thank you! I hope these little findings can help other game devs start their journey or solve problems as well!

[@coconut_sphere]

This looks so good already aaa It's a very promising concept and I'd play the hell out of a game like this. It also seems very ambitious (with all the featured planned), so I'm excited to see how this evolves over time. Even the video has cozy vibes!

[@martjanamoon1785]

honestly, this is one of the most interesting games i have seen in quiet some time ^-^ but i won't tell you that i am kinda hyped, in order to not put too much pressure on you i think the general aesthetic of the wind waker water looks very nice, it should just have the same "hand-drawn" texture as the rest, i think it will fit in quiet nicely

[@grahambourque8428]

I love the art style you went with. Something to consider on farming mechanics - spacing is different for different crops. Instead of one carrot per “plot”, it’d be cool to have multiple carrots since you can grow them closer together. Bushing plants make sense to be one per plot but veggies like carrots and potatoes could be in groups per plot. Could make decision making in how you utilize your space more interesting.

[@keone8647]

Really relaxing video! I love the day / night cycle being in sync with real time and also how when you farm plants you can see the money go up right away. Keep up the good work :))