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GAME DEV’S QUEST e112: OTAY

Otay joins us in the GDQ studios to talk about his game Realm of the Tempest, an “RPG or something like that” that defies description. Otay shares with us his love of game dev and how his passions have shaped the way he views the world. His power to return any topic to game dev must be witnessed to be believed!

Find all of his social media links and watch a trailer of his game here, Realm of the Tempest.

And try it out at itch.io

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GAME DEV’S QUEST e111: SUBVERTING GAME DESIGN

Rett rides solo this week and asks about subverting game design elements to strengthen your theme or deliver a message. Then he takes a spin in to talking about popular story structure, such as JK Rowling’s 7 point plot structure.

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GAME DEV’S QUEST e110: WEIRD VOICE RETT

Taylor is a homeowner, Rett is sick? And everyone has new jobs. With life rushing by at full speed neither have furthered their own game dev’s quest. But perhaps with a home and hearth of his own, life may again equalize for half of our heroes. Only time will tell…

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GAME DEV’S QUEST e109: br00tal br0s

This is a windy one. We pull our usual when we don’t have a topic lined up: BS for an hour like good friends do. This week, we talk about Game of Thrones (no spoilers), Lost, Rett’s musical, and a deep dive on an ethical conundrum with one of our favorite metal bands growing up. Enjoy!

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GAME DEV’S QUEST e108: DECORATOR-ATOR-ATOR-ATOR

This is the third episode in our Design Pattern series, where Taylor discusses the Decorator pattern.

Resources used:
Head First Design Patterns
Theoritical Video – Christopher Okhravi
Practical Video – Derek Banas
Dotnet Example
Taylor’s Code

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GAME DEV’S QUEST e107: A GAME AT DINNER

Take an April fools day ride with us as we embark on A Game at Dinner, the best Morrowind podcast. Last week marked the series 25th anniversary, and to celebrate Bethesda offered Morrowind for free which Taylor was able to pick up.

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GAME DEV’S QUEST e106: VEGAS TO THE MAX8

This week, Taylor is back! Rett talks more about his recent interview and recording a solo episode. Taylor recounts his trip to Las Vegas, including what felt like a near death experience, and some of the development projects he has been working on.

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GAME DEV’S QUEST e105: GAME DEV’S QUESTIONNAIRE

Rett is solo this week while Taylor is away on vacation. He recalls his desire to say “no” more often than he says “yes” and how the stress of over-commitment has impacted GDQ and his pursuit of game dev.

Then Rett fields some questions from listeners just like you!

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GAME DEV’S QUEST e104: TWO YEARS GONE

This week, we announce our winners of the GDQY2GIVEAWAY! We talk about Rett’s disgusting sickness, Taylor’s house hunting, and Monogame.

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GAME DEV’S QUEST e103: FINAL COUNTDOWN

This week Taylor and Rett are on the final stretch of the #GDQY2GIVEAWAY event. So make sure to listen closely for how to enter for your chance to win! Taylor is fresh of a game jam, Rett attended a blind dinner party, and nothing noteworthy happened in the news at all…. s/

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