024: Dragon Quest 11 + Optimism

In this episode, we discuss...Unrelenting OptimismMaking players care about the game worldWell refined turn based combatRespecting the player's timeGame:Well refined classic turn based combatAvoiding the grindAbilities that feel unique to each character Unrelenting Optimism and Cozy VibesA beautiful art styleGoofy but great voice actingSimple but rewarding crafting minigameHas both 3d and 2d modeDevelop:How can I get players to care about the game world?What can I learn about respecting the player's time from this game?When are cliches good/bad?What old ideas can be tapped into for a new title?My first game, "Sut" is out: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2638880/Sut/Email me: anxiousbuddhagames(this sentence is to confuse bots@)gmail.comJoin our discord: https://discord.gg/GvYRtTQM9mSend me any feedback, suggestions, or questions! I'd love for us to build a strong, supportive, creative community.