Studio Update 💜 September 2023 💛

This month, it's a short one. We've rebuilt the cutscenes with the Mossbacks and added some new accessibility options. Plus, a peek at the overall progress spreadsheet and some estimated completion deadlines.
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Timestamps
0:00 Intro
0:32 Sheldon/Shelly Rebuild
1:22 New Accessibility Features
2:10 Game Schedule
3:01 Long-Term Goals
3:30 Outro
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Edited by Steets
#Heartbound #GameDev #Twitch

[@DieByFlyGuy1984]

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[@wesleyk8878]

Literally just did the same

[@joselang3197]

Me too

[@kraiden3]

Same

[@1Travis]

same...he somehow got into the algorithm lol

[@jamesmcfierson]

@@1Travis He actually has a short or 2 even explaining how he did that lol

[@deejkdeejk]

Your shorts are slowly but surely steering me back toward trying to develop a mobile game and I can't thank you enough for it. Truly, thank you and best of luck in your endeavors

[@JojiLegend]

Pursue your dreams man, if you really want it you can make it.

[@ericwang865]

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[@theUNION8]

Still a big fan of redacted, can't believe I didn't think of redacted before. Genius creativity from Thor to think of all those ideas that make up redacted

[@LitheInLitotes]

HIS ADVICE TO USE WINDOWS DEFENDER IS COMPLETE BULLSHIT. THE PC SECURITY CHANNEL ON YT TESTED IT IN VIRTUAL MACHINES AND IT IS SHIT!

[@gleneder2634]

Came for the motivational shorts, stayed for the soothing voice. Just bought the game on steam as its the best I can do to support you and your team's work.

[@kiranvarghese5126]

I played Heartbound YEARS ago. The memory came to me 2 days ago and it took me a while to find the name. I gotta say I am impressed! The game looks amazing! Many games I found in their demo back in say, 2017, either had devs leave the project to pursue better things, or quit out of boredom. Felt really sad for them. I can't wait to see the official release for the game, and I wish you and the rest of the team good luck and Happy Halloween! I will check back in a couple months.

[@GemsOfRedditStudios]

Subbed because of your shorts. You seem very genuine. Genuine people deserve this 🙏🏼

[@shiverse9868]

Keep up the good work! Ive been following loosely the development for a few years now, and it's come a long way! Super excited for the official game release!

[@lukrio99990]

I'm so excited for this game! I've been waiting for it to come out very patiently, and I've been narrowly avoiding all of your streams as to not spoil myself for the full experience .

[@kraiden3]

No clue who he is or what he is doing, but the stories and mindset are top G. So i am leaving a comment and a sub to support

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Top Deez nuts

[@thelloyd87]

Sometimes the algorithm just takes us where we need to go. Lol

[@Tris444_]

Yeah, I think Thor is going to be huge on the platform now. Smart person that passes on his views with ease@@thelloyd87

[@chriscampbell9460]

I'm beyond proud of your work and trying to learn from you as best I can. Your willingness to share knowledge as well as everything else has pushed me into coding and other shenanigans hahaha. Not only yourself; But the loving community around you that you have propagated and made so nurturing and beyond anything I can really give words to is a solid accomplishment to your work and what you put forwards to your team and the rest of who support you and everything you do. ❤ Keep up the good work. I am proud of you and your team.

[@joemoebob]

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[@MrMTJensen]

Your videos and shorts are amazing. You've made me want to pursue some form of digital programming/web programming education as I know nothing and I just want to say thank you for fueling that.

[@jeroencaspers9038]

I recently discorvered you and i have 2 things to say. 1. You make me laugh 2. When are you releasing an audio book, you got a nice voice to listen too

[@panda_boy2689]

Glad people are finding out abt his channel now, i followed them around for like 4 years of development

[@alienrenders]

Wait, you got 22K subs since this morning when you passed 100K? Insane! I was just watching your stream because I couldn't sleep and out of 1400 people, I got a gifted membership. Working on my first game right now. I couldn't follow your advice to not quit my job (but I made that decision a while back and I saved up). Working 8 hours + lunch time plus an hour+ drive each day, I just had no energy to do any more programming after work. I used to do scalable algorithms for large datasets (ie. more data than can fit in memory), 2D geospatial rendering, refactoring, bug fixes, etc. for a GIS company. And if a project was failing, they'd toss it to me. I loved it, but it was taxing in the later years. I LOVE making games. I waited 50 years to do this and I'm giving it a shot. Your content is inspiring with one exception. I watched your controller short. I don't want to be 100 :) I used to make simple games (stratego, breakout clone) eons ago before the web even existed (some with networking). I've somehow kept up with some stuff. For example, I still do 3d modelling and I have my own Unreal Engine branch for dual quaternion skinning (for use with DAZ characters). I really want to make a game with that, but I'd need way more time and resources. Soon! Hopefully :) I have way too many ideas and too little time.

[@theandrewheuss]

And now he’s almost to 900k….yeesh

[@IHavePockets]

I would love to see a quick tutorial video on how you go about scheduling a game development lifecycle. I love your spreadsheet!

[@split-into-two5432]

Hi! Found you through your shorts, and Heartbound seems really cool, so I bought it. Hopefully I'll get to play it soon! My laptop is a Mac, so I can't rn, but I intend on getting a Windows computer at some point. In the meantime I'll keep following here!

[@VexDeePhilosophs]

The Wiggle programing was really thoughtful and interesting. I really love hearing you talk about it even when i don't fully understand, i feel like learning, thank you, Thor!

[@paulklein8556]

I dont even know or play your games but wow. Why can't bigger game studios be so straightforward ? Take the sub you earned it. I love the honesty. You're a real one.

[@emeraldsky2823]

Hey man! Years ago your game inspired me to start, and keep drawing, and I always get drawn back to Heartbound and am officially in art school thanks to your game starting my journey, dunno if you see this, but I just hope to lighten your day for everything you’ve done! 🖤💛

[@dannypechkin1]

I have no knowledge on anything coding or making games, but the shorts I’ve seen from this man convinced me to sub too. Looking forward to learning more !

[@darionnaimi8804]

Hey pirate, just found your channel and wanted to tell you I find your shorts interesting as hell. Keep it up big dog

[@bcrtrx]

holy cow you are blowing up! well deserved mate

[@filipesousa8541]

🎉 PT-PT🎉 hurray!

[@leonardodelgado7573]

Thank you for including a PtPt translation now as a Pt english speaker I can recommend this game to my friends who dont speak english

[@nbokillerjetpack5056]

Hey, found this channel through the shorts and have liked the content! I’m a computer engineer with a want to step away from short content, however, found this channel from it. Wanted to give some context to the data point and support the direction! Keep on keeping on

[@jdgonzo1982]

Dude, just wanted to come across and say that your shorts are absolutely amazing. Your mindset, your attitude, the way you apply yourself...i love you dude. your opinions are intelligent and researched...you are a breathe of fresh air. Please keep being yourself and help make youtube a more mature, intelligent space... :) (Just saw your short on sponsors and why you don't push VPN's and energy drinks!!! If only the rest of the "influencers" knew what you knew...honestly, thank you!! :)

[@Nick-ym4gh]

great content; also just saw you guys made champion of breakfast; i love that game; keep it up!

[@gui.ribeiro]

Thank for adding PTPT translations, it means a lot. Salutations from Portugal 💚💛❤

[@Jeerin_]

Your shorts make me want to watch your stream. Good job man 😂

[@shred2097]

So, you grabbed me with your shorts a couple weeks ago. Now Heart bound is on my steam wish list. Its refreshing to listen to someone who actually know what they're talking about. Not just bullshitting his audience. Respect.

[@nenartovichn]

just so you know, your shorts convinced me to buy the game. I usually don’t buy early access, but the general mood and approach to production inspired a sufficient level of confidence to vote for the project with money. information for statistics

[@MV-wn6kc]

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[@CrashAirsoftStudios]

Man if there world saw things like you did the world would be a better place. God bless you even if you think he's foolish.

[@Indiana_Jesus]

Hey man i just got to say ive learned more about game design and the "behind the curtains" view of games i can't describe how differently i look at most video games now

[@catiecodes]

Excited to play your game 😊

[@anand3623]

Love your stuff and am so excited for the game! Keep up the great work, and keep inspiring me please I need it

[@deriknewtonrayofember5488]

You popped up on my feed, but I have no knowledge but love this content and will learn eventually, I build car engines but have a tell com background from the military, don’t plan on developing but this interests me

[@Waltztacular]

I'll be honest I'm mostly here cause your voice is like chocolate for the ears, and i cant get enough of it

[@frmtheden]

You look like a guy who would know my friend Mike Danseglio, Great Content! Thanks for the awesome videos!

[@c0zn1c]

Earthbound vibes, confirmed! Love it. I've been watching more of this guy's videos. Good content and he's such a great guy. 👍

[@The_K0ala]

I really love good project plan.

[@Mittzys]

You're awesome man

[@pyrohawkrthedrunkinaussy9882]

Have only subd today but been listening for a long time now. Drive a forklift for work and your voice is amazing to work to. Just wanted you to know.

[@Stryker2279]

Perhaps have 3 options for the wiggle? A full, a half, and an off? The wiggle was kinda strong, and the off had no character

[@nathancopeland1844]

I bought this game like 2 years ago in my senior year of highschool and it’s sat in my steam for ages. This guy recently started popping up in my reels and now that I know he’s the creator, I’m gonna make this my next play

[@mediocreman1330]

i appreciate and love you

[@burningstariv]

Finally, the algorithm is useful, glad to be here now!

[@SS-gu2tx]

This guy got a sub instantly. It's like Teachlead, but skilled, experienced, not a pathological liar, and not a felon from being a con-artist.

[@theofficialkris2319]

New to the Channel, I love the content so far

[@Kywu]

As someone who feel that it has no future, your videos are helpful and comforting

[@M.Godfrey]

keep up the great work

[@StoneCat420]

Wait you made that game I remember playing this game off of game jolt years ago I'm glad it's still in development!!!!

[@Sodamanonzo]

Keep up the good work.

[@TheIgnoramus]

I just watch cus I like his voice. 😂. Perfect sports announcer voice but with attitude and swearing. *chef’s kiss*

[@Rosecrane_sear]

Not sure why or how KZbin recommended me your videos, but I am deep in the rabbit hole, good stuff brother

[@CordlezToaster]

you seem pretty cool, i'm going to sub

[@RiceaxeGaming]

Bro sounds like a voice actor, not sure who the voice belongs too, it´s a famous one. Perfect interesting character or even narrator voice. I swear I heard that voice a lot before.

[@terabellum]

My partner heard me listening to the video and asked what Markiplier is up to. So he at least sounds a little like Markiplier. 😅

[@RiceaxeGaming]

@@terabellum yeah true...

[@0AAHENIX]

i dont care whether your mind allows you to believe me or not but your a good person and to me i dont care whos better or worse than you because your you and i couldnt be happier knowing you for who you are. thanks for being you bro

[@WeebT]

Haven’t really been following this game a lot but I already know I’m gonna be a huge fan of [REDACTED]

[@k00lmoh]

yo i don't know you, you just popped in yt shorts like 5 times so i decided to check you out and i ain't disappointed

[@filmesanimes1945]

Consegui jogar esse jogo maravilhoso depois que o preço baixou, muito obrigado por olhar para nossas região❤

[@OLIVEIRA315]

Thank you for talking about piracy in Brazil, everything you said was correct, and thank you very much for reducing the price of the game in Brazil

[@TheIcelandicBoy]

Game looks like a mixture of Undertale and Mystery Skulls. I like it!

[@Darkpsy97]

i just think the wiggle is a bit too aggressive, toning it down just a smidge would be nice

[@malsmythicmanmodes7478]

Love these updates. I see you're using a RODE stand and I assume a RODE microphone; sny chance you'd share your full microphone audio setup? I like the quality of the bass support in your mic and am looking at moving away from a headset mic.

[@karma_akabane1304]

Bro popped up in the best time yet

[@LicoShuffle]

the fact that you dont have 1kk subs blows my mind. I'll be happy to say that I saw your greatness before many.

[@Night_Hawk_475]

he has 200k?

[@andrewsims1356]

The algorithm has finally chosen you my lord

[@Secretlycat31]

How do you get your mic sounding so clear? It just sounds lovely

[@4bschaum]

the cover does help plus its the right mic for the job. with a little effort you can the use stuff like gates to filter out background noises or try to improve that with compression or EQ. those rode mics go between 200 and 800 bucks i don't know what this is exactly tho

[@dylanholm9995]

I watched jacksepticeye play heartbound years ago. Happy to see it’s almost done. Discovered you from shorts and you deserve a sub. Here before you blow up!

[@nickybee3731]

You have a really cool speaking voice. Great show .

[@yovatube1]

His voice just made me subscribe and I wanted to ask, as a person going for a bachelor's in cyber security what do you recommend when job hunting?

[@beatricesuter5518]

Just discovered your channel from the stuff between you and KZbin on Twitter, sorry your content isn't being pushed anymore. But I'll stick around

[@spotlyfe5205]

hope he sees it in the strean :3

[@lootedgravel3283]

Cool! Your shorts have been popping into my feed (lol) so I come a take a peek, leave a post. I'd love to see more... interaction based games, enjoy rdr2 online but wish they had a 'hardcore' mode, no automap, no names etc lol. But not a vs game more an immersive mmo style with a more skill based play but with better dialogue. Dreams lol.

[@mannybot8359]

Hey, I saw your whole situation unfolding on twitter. Just came to say I hope youtube sorts out your analytics, and good luck with your channel growth!

[@brendanshaw3803]

i just wanted to thank you dude, you have made me realize that my dream of making games is no only possible, but i can start right now. I going to work with godot, I would like to send you a steam key when it's done.

[@user-pz3bm4et6i]

You have quite a lovely voice that is all

[@fourbyfourblazer2]

I really like the shorts. KZbin shorts. 😅 Thanks!

[@SECONDQUEST]

Dude I recently found you, you're pretty cool homie.

[@karlcollins9727]

My dyslexic ass is very thankful for stuff like this

[@Miki_hero]

a return of the obra dinn longplay would be so good

[@Jointed5]

Saw you on the Asmon video, and had to stop by to say you need to get into voice actor or being a narrorator if you aren't already. Very calming voice.

[@C0RRUPT3DITOR]

Here from DoigSwift! Much love

[@PirateSoftware]

DoigSwift both rock!

[@C0RRUPT3DITOR]

@@PirateSoftware They doo!! I'm watching their stream right now. Hope I can make it to one of yours

[@Svennebanan]

Same! Btw if he ever wants to try a different job, he should voice books. Super harmonic, deep voice 👍

[@elizdiamond13]

Ok you've prob been told this a million times but you have an amazing speaking voice up there with Morgan Freeman wow (I'm not a techie but you had a video about unchecking a box etc etc and I’m going to try it.) I have nothing to lose as I can't seem to get monetized anyways. Thank you for your advice much appreciated 😊

[@asianhavoc1872]

wow

[@nobbyfirefly57]

Found you through a Reddit post about KZbin suppressing your videos to subs only. Decided to sub to support you.

[@carltonbanks194]

I randomly stumbled upon this channel because of Shorts. No idea what this is about, but I've seen a bunch of mention for cybersec stuff, and gamedev stuff... Got a crash course video to bring up to speed on all the lore? lol

[@thetruegham6378]

I low key wish animus was done, I just got to Shelly and Sheldon’s part and finished and was sad there wasn’t more

[@mikrobio9]

Lets go!! PT PT translation!

[@LarrySoliman]

I have no interest in playing your game, I have no interest in how you code games. I just need you to know that you have made me laugh. You are a good person and what you do for the gaming and development side of things, your explanations, your wisdom shines insanely fucking bright, so glad you exist.

[@DatLazyBoi]

HOLY SHIT I LEGIT had no idea you worked for Blizzard!!!8D (just came off of Asmon's video XDD)

[@biggusriggus7693]

Which video?😊

[@DatLazyBoi]

@@biggusriggus7693 The ''This dude is a legend''vid from AsmonGold 8D

[@Snookovich]

I just recently found your channel and I’ve got to say you know your stuff, I know you’re a very busy individual but I just wondered your opinion on the new Ark survival ascended release. Seems like a major money grab but maybe I’m just overlooking something. Definitely going to be checking this game out though.

[@ECAKJ]

I am about to move to Washington to hopefully get into the gaming industry. Do you have any tips on how to start?

[@pablorages1241]

He should release hypnosis audio files ... his voice is relaxing

[@diabolicjackel8905]

yeah it sounds familiar, not sure where I've heard it before.

[@Mempler]

he sounds like markiplier, which makes me full confusion

[@vladimirgovorkov8186]

Ah yes, news about [REDACTED]. My favorite lol

[@BIGSHARG]

Saw you on twitter hopefully your vids arnt suppressed bro

[@Wallcraft_Official]

Not sure if you read these comments, but I'm a WoW emulation dev and I would love to get some templates updated on the wowdev wiki, as some info has eluded us for a long time. Any chance you'd field some technical questions the community has regarding some 1.12 vanilla client DBC fields and other tidbits?

[@WolvieXXXZandalari]

I.. Have no idea who you are... Or why KZbin started Recommending your content. But By hell; your advise and solid and you seem quite well travelled in the land of Gaming BS. Thanks for the Eye opening content.