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Solo dev Jonathan Barbosa Dijkstra “Learning new skills is a great motivator”

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He took some online courses on programming and he was in business, as a solo dev operating under the name of Frambosa , only six months later. But going through 3 years of development by himself has made him realize that solo is not really for him. “I Why did you become a solo developer? “I Develop, test, develop, test.”

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Indie dev studio Wikkl Works takes virtual rock climbing to New Heights

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The idea for New Heights emerged as a personal prototype, driven by the desire to create a game focused on exploration rather than violence. Boogaard’s passion for climbing led them to develop an elaborate climbing system that closely resembled the real-life experience. It is great to see that it’s working out so far.”

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When it comes to copy writing (for press and pitches) forget the fluff and start to BLUF

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This article is part of the game-dev advice newsletter Levelling the Playing Field by Rami Ismail. If you want to know more about the art, craft and science of game development, subscribe here. The newsletter is free but you can support the existence of LTPF with a small subscription fee.

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How to Work in a Team in the Board Game Industry

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Yet I’m a bit of an odd beast in the board game development world since most people prefer to work in teams. Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. Sarah: It was also in 2013 that we met Ben and were playtesters for his game Tower , which he launched on Kickstarter early in 2014.

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What’s the point of board game reviews?

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One of the most jarring experiences for new game developers is the process of getting their game reviewed. Drama aside, it truly is difficult at first because you have to identify reviewers, send prototypes, make sure your game is ready enough, cross your fingers, and hope they like it. You can keep a dev diary.

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How to Get Started with Board Game Conventions as a Board Game Creator, Part 1

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As such, board game developers often find their own interest in conventions piqued. Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. I’m a solo game designer/developer of strategy games on both analog and digital platforms! Editor Note: Protospiels are really good for prototyping.

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I Make Board Games in Tabletop Simulator (A Guest Post)

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Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. Join my community of over 2,000 game developers, artists, and passionate creators. Tabletop Simulator doesn’t just let people play before pledging, it’s also a great place to design and playtest games. Need help on your board game?