How My Main Character Design Killed My Indie Game Studio (Devlog)

[@SquidGodDev]

You have a real gift for story telling. The call at the end felt like a really satisfying resolution. I'll need to re-watch your stuff to learn from whatever it is you're doing.

[@AddyValentine]

Tell me what you find since I'm mostly just wingin' it haha

[@G33X]

@@AddyValentine Eyyyy, get it?? WINGin' it? haha see it's funny because-- you know

[@noerknown]

there are VERY few KZbinrs I quit what I am doing just to see what they uploaded. You sir, are one of them

[@AddyValentine]

Wow, what a compliment! Thank you very much! Now get back to work!

[@mitchell30036]

Next level content Addy, really loved the story telling in this

[@ryan-paxton]

You're going places with this stuff, man. Incredible vid and designs. All of it.

[@AddyValentine]

Than you so much! They take a lot of work and I'm glad you enjoy them

[@CartoonCoffee]

Your character design skills and video production is off the charts! There’s so much to love here

[@AddyValentine]

Wow, thank you! I work very hard on them so it really means a lot. Thank you!

[@kaicastle.]

The presentation in this is really something else! You're really good at story telling, also with that virtual world you have!

[@AddyValentine]

Wow, thank you!

[@KitR]

Holy shit this video is amazing! You had a banger story, then you backed it up with your story telling. I hope you’re continuing your card game endeavours still ❤ subscribing!

[@ninkotop]

Makes my god damn day whenever I see mr addy post thankyou for another video big man!

[@AddyValentine]

No thank you for the nice compliment, Joseph. Makes my day like you wouldn't believe

[@atomv1872]

I'm surprised you don't have millions of subscribers. Your videos are of such great quality and very entertaining! I will remember later on that I used to watch you when you only had 5k.

[@AddyValentine]

Thank you so much for saying so! There's nothing better than organic growth no matter how slow it is! Thanks for stopping by and leaving such a lovely comment, my dude. -From Addy V to Atom V

[@pheelgad5455]

It's really weird that this hasnt hit the youtube algorithm yet. great stuff Addy!

[@Spubbily01]

If I was looking for a realistic art direction and you gave me this masterpiece I'd have no choice but to change the entire artstyle of the game. Also Wings looks soo much like a Super Mario character

[@AddyValentine]

Haha Thanks! I'll have to let Wing's alter ego know he looks like that in real life, too

[@xecense]

Astounding video, love the style, keep going I can tell you are passionate and thats 90% of the battle

[@AddyValentine]

I appreciate that!

[@DarkDax]

Your editing is incredible mate. Literally looking at every shot to work out how you did half this stuff - would love to see you break it down some time!

[@AddyValentine]

Maybe I will! Behind the scenes stuff could make for some good content.

[@HalalFacts17]

bruh your videos are awesome. I Love your style. You deserve all the support.

[@AddyValentine]

Glad you like them!

[@Schnief]

Wonderful editing, and even more wonderful sheriff-samurai! Keep up the great work c:

[@AddyValentine]

Thank you very much!

[@TripleBeppo]

highest quality video i seen all day. good on u, keep it up g!

[@AddyValentine]

Appreciate that

[@twomur_]

you are by far one of the best video editors i’ve ever seen holy shit!! serious keep up the amazing work i love this devlog series!!

[@AddyValentine]

Thank you so much!

[@SombreroMan716]

The color choices in this video are on point. Amazing stuff.

[@AddyValentine]

Thanks, man!

[@Raven._.]

Your video is so high quality, keep up the good work

[@AddyValentine]

Thanks, will do!

[@jdzombi_]

Dude this is absolutely beautiful! Incredible video, extremely well presented and engaging. Your effort shows and I could not be more proud. Johnjo's origin story will be passed down for generations

[@AddyValentine]

Thanks for watching! Our children's children will certainly be singing the tail of Johnjo!

[@axevader280]

I binge watched all your videos. You make such amazing content. I wish you the best on your journey developing High Moon

[@AddyValentine]

Thank you so much!

[@mustbe9860]

2:07 this design is so sick tho

[@AddyValentine]

One man's trash is another's potpourri

[@wellhellotherekyle]

Your design is great - Glad you got to use it for another project! Do your friend and brother still actively make stuff? I'd love to check their stuff out.

[@AddyValentine]

Yes they do! My brother is at: www.youtube.com/@G33X My friend may want to remain anonymous, so I'll ask him first before I post something.

[@wellhellotherekyle]

@@AddyValentine Thank you!

[@JustFred]

Addy my friend, truly a banger design.

[@AddyValentine]

Thanks, my man!

[@JenoDevo]

Great video once again fam. I'm waiting for the 1 mil subs special

[@AddyValentine]

Very soon!

[@WeslomPo]

Wohoo! Love your videos. Nicely done, keep it up :)

[@AddyValentine]

Glad you like them! I'll try my best, Sir!

[@Dailyfiver]

Hey Addy, I absolutely LOVE your content. I find myself re-watching your videos whenever I lack motivation to work on my own games. Do you think you could eventually make a video about how you motivate yourself and follow through to finish your projects? I'd love to see that. P.S. You're criminally underrated, and if you keep it up, your channel will blow up in no time I feel it!

[@AddyValentine]

Thanks for such a wonderful comment, I'm glad that I could help in any small way I can. I actually think that's a great idea for a video, and I'll put it on my extensive list of todos!

[@Quilladinh]

I work with Wings and I’ll confirm that he can and WILL crush your spirits sometimes

[@AddyValentine]

My dad works at Nintendo

[@Quilladinh]

@@AddyValentine maybe I’ll escape the talons of the hawkwulf someday

[@kelsier06]

Sounds like wings needs therapy to me.

[@true7563]

some REAL good charavter design you showed of here, I love the head in hat guy Lol

[@damori3604]

How how!!???? How can you make soo good game dev videos !!!???

[@SubzeroBlack68]

The gameplay in the first 5 seconds of the video remind me of the John Wick motorcycle and Horse scene with the katana combat on the road.

[@ouvio]

I'm glad you didn't compromise. This design is worthy of fighting for. It would make an awesome 2D character to play

[@AddyValentine]

That's the dream I'm fighting for!

[@ouvio]

@@AddyValentine is there something holding you back?

[@AddyValentine]

@@ouvio Just the weather

[@ouvio]

@@AddyValentine 🤣🤣

[@SilverKeoghReganess]

I think it's absolutely hilarious! Pray, continue with this idea, I'm sure you'll find a market for it!

[@AddyValentine]

I hope so too!

[@dahstroyer]

This channel will be huge

[@SeventyAnyland]

bro, how? Video quality like they've been doing this for 20 years...

[@AddyValentine]

Hey, an 80 year old guy like me can still be hip with the kids

[@AlvaMajo]

Hey! Nice video!

[@AddyValentine]

Thanks for the visit

[@ImmacHn]

That's an A+ Character right there.

[@AddyValentine]

He's a special boy, thank you!

[@nofuelgames3320]

Your videos are really insane

[@AddyValentine]

I appreciate that!

[@anitadjunetchinda6791]

Your videos are always very cool

[@AddyValentine]

Glad you like them!

[@Proxy720]

top tier storytelling

[@AddyValentine]

top tier compliment

[@jumpykooky5028]

ben is right kirby is the second most sexy smash brothers character.

[@G33X]

Second?? Well, I guess you're right-- King Dedede *is* in that game, after all

[@jumpykooky5028]

@@G33X Take it back everyone knows its Mr game and watch.

[@G33X]

@@jumpykooky5028 🤔 I'll have to see if I can come up with a game and watch in the same vein as my Kirbies

[@CYON4D]

Cheap paper is the key for the best character design.

[@AddyValentine]

Truly the secret

[@G33X]

The real secret is to make blursed kirbies

[@zakoppi777]

i think it would've been cool if your daruma doll sheriff had one eye symbolizing that his duty as a sheriff is yet to end considering how you're supposed to draw in one eye when you start a goal and when you complete it you draw the other lols anyway, glad it didn't end in tragedy, felt like you just got off the rails with imagination tbh so yeah there was a miscommunication but at least you can use this as a lesson and as content! (also kirby is deffo the best ball i can attest to that)

[@AddyValentine]

For sure! I definitely tried some one eyed versions. Some problems you get are adding asymmetry to a character like that could stability and a sense of unease which, although accurate to the daruma, eouldn't serve the end goal of control the character was going for. As for myself, things definitely can run away from me

[@bagandtag4391]

This is what we in the industry call a "big oof".

[@catwpants]

happy valentine's day

[@AddyValentine]

Happy Me Day to you, too!

[@NoLootStudios]

Keep it up! 👌👌🙏

[@AddyValentine]

Just cause you said that I'm taking the channel

[@LittleGaby]

Great video 🎉❤

[@AddyValentine]

Thank you!!

[@sethxenofightersofficialx]

​@@AddyValentineHi im seth and im making a series called xenomon im open to joining a indie studio But im making one on my own i don't know its a different story but if I was making a studio one team will work on the cartoons and the other will work on games both indie projects

[@alexpfeifle879]

I love your character

[@AddyValentine]

Thanks man!

[@Klash120]

What's his name!? Or will that be revealed in another video? :)

[@AddyValentine]

His name is Johnjo

[@slammurai6492]

"It's hard working alone" As someone who is dumb and trying to make games all on his own, yeah ps I personally love the design

[@AddyValentine]

🫂

[@dee_sgusting]

smol channel go brrr

[@joseluispcr]

I am with your friend on this one. Dindt like that face

[@tomkc516]

I demand more videos!!

[@AddyValentine]

I'm workin' on it!

[@kelsier06]

I feel like I learned something.

[@AddyValentine]

Or nothing at all. Hard to tell

[@Quilladinh]

Lol

[@kelsier06]

I think it’s the nostalgic lighting.

[@machelul]

I think that your brother is my spirit animal. Keep him well fed please.

[@AddyValentine]

don’t worry. he’s got plenty of gremlos to eat

[@G33X]

@@AddyValentine Man cannot survive on Gremlos alone

[@machelul]

@@AddyValentine You monster.

[@larsmaas07]

hi

[@AddyValentine]

Sup

[@zetjet9901]

WHAT i thought this had like 60k views it should

[@JuhoSprite]

You look like a splatoon character

[@AddyValentine]

wot you say mate??

[@noobamuffinnoobington2348]

yes youtube this is animal crossing

[@AddyValentine]

Damn. just can’t seem to get KZbin to understand what the videos are about

[@ibikun5493]

Yo, fuck wings. Realistic designs are boring as fuck. I LOVE your design!

[@AddyValentine]

(☞ ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)☞

[@reedrehg]

dude

[@AddyValentine]

Bruh

[@antonsimkin]

merry my daughter (i want her to leave the house anyway)

[@AddyValentine]

I know the ladies love flowers, but I'm more of a Bee man myself.

[@sfgmonah]

Design does not fit the style, what's the point of arguing ? Youre just wrong

[@pizzafuel]

Lik Dis If U Cry Evertim

[@AddyValentine]

DAMN that's a throwback

[@tomkc516]

I'm so confused as to why I'm oddly aroused the whole time in all of these videos...

[@AddyValentine]

Ahh. You must be familiar with my incognito asmr channel. Your response is instinctual at this point.

[@HiHi-iu8gf]

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