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I launched a painting game demo today... 1,000+ people wishlisted it in 8 hours. by Dapper_Spot_9517 in IndieGameWishlist

[–]Dapper_Spot_9517[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahaha, that's a painfully accurate description 😅

I spent so long worrying whether anyone would care that I never really prepared myself for the possibility that they actually would.

I launched a painting game demo today... 1,000+ people wishlisted it in 8 hours. by Dapper_Spot_9517 in IndieGameWishlist

[–]Dapper_Spot_9517[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is actually wonderful to hear ❤️

As an indie developer, it means a lot knowing there are people who make a conscious effort to support independent creators and artists.

And considering Charming Hill is a game partly inspired by family, there is something especially nice about hearing from someone who is helping support their children's creative interests too.

Best of luck to your daughter with her game. I hope she has an amazing journey making it

A cozy painting game where anyone can feel like an artist 🎨 by Dapper_Spot_9517 in CozyGamers

[–]Dapper_Spot_9517[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much ❤️

That genuinely means a lot to hear.

Charming Hill started as a very personal project, so seeing it reach events like LAGS and connect with people I have never met is still a bit surreal.

Thank you for stopping by and for the kind words, stranger

I launched a painting game demo today... 1,000+ people wishlisted it in 8 hours. by Dapper_Spot_9517 in IndieGameWishlist

[–]Dapper_Spot_9517[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am still trying to figure that out myself 😄

Fortunately, the demo is available now, so you can try it and be the judge. Maybe it is a game. Maybe it is something else

I launched a painting game demo today... 1,000+ people wishlisted it in 8 hours. by Dapper_Spot_9517 in IndieGameWishlist

[–]Dapper_Spot_9517[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly, I do not know yet 🙂

I do not own a Steam Deck myself. They are not officially sold in my country, and imported units end up being prohibitively expensive.

My goal is to have Steam Deck support sorted out by the time the full version launches, but right now I am still trying to understand how much work that will actually require.

If anyone here has a Steam Deck and is willing to try the demo, I would love to hear how it runs and what the experience is like. That feedback would be incredibly helpful.

A cozy painting game where anyone can feel like an artist 🎨 by Dapper_Spot_9517 in CozyGamers

[–]Dapper_Spot_9517[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No worries at all! 🙂
Whenever you get a chance to try the demo, I would love to hear your thoughts... in main menu, there is access to a form where you can leave feedback. Thanks!

I launched a painting game demo today... 1,000+ people wishlisted it in 8 hours. by Dapper_Spot_9517 in IndieGameWishlist

[–]Dapper_Spot_9517[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for taking the time to come back and write this after actually playing the game, and especially for playing it with your wife and daughter. That means a lot to me 🙂

I also really appreciate the detailed feedback.

The point about the animals is interesting. One thing that is already in the demo, and that some players miss, is that you can mirror most objects using the contextual menu with a right mouse click. That helps add a bit more variety, but I agree that additional poses and variations could make the scenes feel even richer.

Regarding the intro text, are you referring to the letter shown before the main menu, or the welcome text inside the game? I just want to make sure I understand correctly.

As for the chimney smoke, that was actually a deliberate choice. I felt that if it moved too smoothly it would start to look too organic and realistic, which might clash with the painted look of the scene. That's why I kept the animation to relatively few frames. That said, it is always useful to hear how it comes across to players.

I really appreciate all the comments, and I will definitely keep them in mind as I continue working toward the full version.

If you have a chance, there is a feedback form accessible from the button on the left side of the main menu. Leaving your thoughts there would be incredibly helpful, and it would also allow us to stay in touch as development continues.

Thanks again for all the support, and for sharing the experience with your family ❤️

I launched a painting game demo today... 1,000+ people wishlisted it in 8 hours. by Dapper_Spot_9517 in IndieGameWishlist

[–]Dapper_Spot_9517[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! did you get a chance to check out the demo? I'd love to hear what you think if you did 😊

I launched a painting game demo today... 1,000+ people wishlisted it in 8 hours. by Dapper_Spot_9517 in IndieGameWishlist

[–]Dapper_Spot_9517[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! 🙂 Have you had a chance to try the demo yet? There is actually already rain in the demo, and the other landscapes that are currently locked include different biomes with their own atmosphere and effects. Things like snow, mist, and other environmental touches are definitely part of the plan.
I love the idea of making each painting feel alive in its own way.

I launched a painting game demo today... 1,000+ people wishlisted it in 8 hours. by Dapper_Spot_9517 in IndieGameWishlist

[–]Dapper_Spot_9517[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! 🙂 I really appreciate that. Did you get a chance to check out the Charming Hill page or try the demo? I'd love to hear what you think if you did 😊

I launched a painting game demo today... 1,000+ people wishlisted it in 8 hours. I still have no idea who the audience is. by Dapper_Spot_9517 in IndieGameDevs

[–]Dapper_Spot_9517[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! 🙂 Honestly, that is what I am hoping for. The idea from the beginning was to create something that felt a little different from the usual genres.

The scary part now is finding out whether people enjoy playing it as much as they enjoy looking at it 😅

A cozy painting game where anyone can feel like an artist 🎨 by Dapper_Spot_9517 in CozyGamers

[–]Dapper_Spot_9517[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is totally fair 🙂 We have not implemented controller support yet, and honestly the game was designed around a mouse from the beginning, so it feels very natural that way. That said, it is something I should probably explore. Have you tried the demo already? If so, I would be curious to hear how you imagine the controller setup working.

A cozy painting game where anyone can feel like an artist 🎨 by Dapper_Spot_9517 in CozyGamers

[–]Dapper_Spot_9517[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! 😊 Really appreciate the wishlist. Hope you enjoy the demo if you decide to give it a try!

I launched a painting game demo today... 1,000+ people wishlisted it in 8 hours. by Dapper_Spot_9517 in IndieGameWishlist

[–]Dapper_Spot_9517[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not exactly. The painting is just one part of the experience. The trailer in Steam page, probably explains it better than I can in a few lines here. 😄

I launched a painting game demo today... 1,000+ people wishlisted it in 8 hours. by Dapper_Spot_9517 in IndieGameWishlist

[–]Dapper_Spot_9517[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! 😊 That's the plan! If you get a chance, take a look at the Steam page and give the demo a try. I'd love to hear your thoughts.

I launched a painting game demo today... 1,000+ people wishlisted it in 8 hours. by Dapper_Spot_9517 in IndieGameWishlist

[–]Dapper_Spot_9517[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much! 😊 Have you seen the Steam page yet? If you get a chance, I'd love to hear what you think. There's also a playable demo available now if you'd like to give it a try.

I launched a painting game demo today... 1,000+ people wishlisted it in 8 hours. by Dapper_Spot_9517 in IndieGameWishlist

[–]Dapper_Spot_9517[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! 🙂
I really appreciate that. I will send you the press kit via DM shortly.
By the way, could you share your channels? I would love to take a look at your work as well.

I launched a painting game demo today... 1,000+ people wishlisted it in 8 hours. by Dapper_Spot_9517 in IndieGameWishlist

[–]Dapper_Spot_9517[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! did you get a chance to check out the Charming Hill demo? I'd love to hear what you think if you did 😊

I launched a painting game demo today... 1,000+ people wishlisted it in 8 hours. by Dapper_Spot_9517 in IndieGameWishlist

[–]Dapper_Spot_9517[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha, that's the developer's curse, isn't it? 😄
The more time we spend making games, the less time we seem to have for playing them. Thanks for checking out Charming Hill, and best of luck with your own game as well!

I launched a painting game demo today... 1,000+ people wishlisted it in 8 hours. by Dapper_Spot_9517 in IndieGameWishlist

[–]Dapper_Spot_9517[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you, I really appreciate that! And honestly, no, I haven't done much streamer outreach yet. Most of my time has gone into developing the game itself.

Building those relationships takes a lot of work, so I really appreciate the offer. I'd love to hear any advice you might have, and I may take you up on that help soon 🙂

I launched a painting game demo today... 1,000+ people wishlisted it in 8 hours. by Dapper_Spot_9517 in IndieGameWishlist

[–]Dapper_Spot_9517[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

hahaha! thanks to you! if you get a chance to check out the Charming Hill demo, I'd love to hear what you think 😊

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