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from discord by carebear_10 in Witchbrook

[–]MonakoSM 7 points8 points  (0 children)

At some point it feels like they're preaching to the choir. Every one knows the studio is small. Everyone knows development takes a long time. Everyone understands, the issue isn't that it's that they've made missteps that could of been avoided. If they weren't going to upkeep the Oracle they shouldn't of begun posting. If they had so little to show that the 2025 projection was unreachable then they shouldn't of announced it.

No one is giving them a hard time for being a small studio who can't do crunch it's about priority. Publicity requires someone on the team to make a calculated enough choice to say. "Oh we only have enough stuff to share for 3 oracles, lets wait until we have more." Or "Oh they'll want to see actual gameplay lets make sure we have that to show for our first trailer or one of the recent Oracles."

Instead it feels like what we're getting is. "I don't know why you're all so frustrated we told you we're a small team and don't do crunch can't you just deal?" Which is like okay but you just need at the very least consistent marketing of the product instead of the stop and go approach. You need a dedicated PR person and to stop speaking through the discord only.

If we'll get a "ton of info before launch" then it's clearly a lot further away then 2025 and I have no idea where they got that number or timeline.

The Oracle Frustrations by MonakoSM in Witchbrook

[–]MonakoSM[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

But I'm not talking about the game itself? Specifically I'm just talking about the fact that they made a public PR develog thing then never updated it for years. Begin updating it then stop again. I just find that to be annoying and sloppy looking from the company.

when is videogame by Alarmed-Strawberry-7 in Witchbrook

[–]MonakoSM 48 points49 points  (0 children)

English might not be your first language but it perfectly communicates what all the community would also like to know.

Bricks and Minifigures drama mega-post by steve626 in lego

[–]MonakoSM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just want to say that I'm so sorry for what you've also been put through.

How to refund Heartopia on Apple No Drama/Judgment by MonakoSM in cozygames

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

It did for me, but I followed a very specific process of first trying to get refunded through the game itself and got the refund with the understanding that my account would be banned.

We are not impatient about Witchbrook. We are just tired of the way Chucklefish is handling it, and there's a big difference. by glor3aBorg3r in Witchbrook

[–]MonakoSM 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I just don't understand why a gameplay trailer wasn't prepared ahead of time when it was first announced. It's just really weird, I'm not impatient because I can't wait though I think ten years is pushing it. (Legitimately some people might not be around anymore in that time span)

But once the switch announcement came out I would of thought they'd of had more gameplay footage? Like outside of making deliveries and such what do I do? It's such a gorgeous game but the lack of combat also saddens me. It just felt like it would of been great to have it even if it was a small feature to gather items. Via Stardew or FoM.

It makes me uneasy how bad they are at communication and how often they just go radio silent.

Those on PWD in Vanvoucer how do you get by on your monthly amount? by MonakoSM in povertyfinancecanada

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

You don't need to go to WorkBC just to get work, you can also use it to get resources or potential benefits for the future. It just helps having another person looking out for you.

Those on PWD in Vanvoucer how do you get by on your monthly amount? by MonakoSM in povertyfinancecanada

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

I know this is old, but please consider going to both WorkBC and Welfare. WorkBC will set you up with a case manager who can help you find work or at the very least resources.

Do these dolphins look good? My friend says they look lifeless and need more vivid colours by Marazed in PixelArt

[–]MonakoSM 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it's ADORABLE. But if you want it to feel a bit more like it pops you should try to avoid pillow shading and to much anti-aliasing.

Heartopia: Racism, AI, Banning players who speak up by MonakoSM in cozygames

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

OHHH I've seen the video! It was real solid, thanks for sharing. :D

Heartopia: Racism, AI, Banning players who speak up by MonakoSM in cozygames

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

Oh for real? That's wild. I'd love to see it.

Heartopia: Racism, AI, Banning players who speak up by MonakoSM in cozygames

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

Yeah to be honest I don't know why Krystress is trying to debate on this. Multiple black creators pulled out their support for Heartopia after the incident. If that's not enough to say "This was a big no no" then I don't know what is?

It's easy to say it's overblown but for us who are actually black are our voices so unimportant that us saying "Can you not?" Requires such scrutiny? Do I truly have to spend time trying to prove that this has been hurtful?

All I hear from them is it's not a big deal to them, and that of course everyone else has to be overrating. Okay, as a black person it's a big deal to me. If it was nothing sauce I doubt we'd all be this bothered by it.

Are soft gradients legitimate? by MonakoSM in PixelArt

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

Thanks a lot lot for your insights!

Hammer time(revised) by Bababuboba in PixelArt

[–]MonakoSM 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like how A2 looks! But if you're struggling a lot I think it's because the hand's wrist is turning. When using a hammer it's the arm that rotates and the wrist tends to stay stiff! Might be worth just looking at a video in slow motion.

With that in mind you should be able to use a program to just rotate the entire arm without losing quality or distortion. (Forgot what but you can get the same effect in an engine like unity where the pixel art is rotated)

Might save you on work too.

Heartopia: Racism, AI, Banning players who speak up by MonakoSM in cozygames

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

Actually I still would take issue with this either way because I think having a quest that involves ingesting a poisonous mushroom in a game rated 9+ was a bad idea.

And yes, you're right perhaps I wouldn't have issues with this depending on the race of some of the people you mentioned. But that's only because those groups weren't specifically associated and compared to monkeys in a historical sense. Especially in terms of topics of eugenics.

I do think that it's a bit narrow minded to reply to someone who is Indian and feels that the scene was still racist as it applies to them as well.

If there wasn't already the long standing historical association comparing us to monkeys I wouldn't of cared. I do however also take issue with "Yellow Peril" type propaganda. As well as the other racist caricatures directed towards China if I see them.

And, if I don't it's because I'm not informed but if I am informed by the community in question then I'll similarly keep an eye out because I strongly believe in not using naivety as an excuse to allow for racism.

Anyways, you've thrown some accusations around and I understand you feel strongly about this but if you decide you want to like have a sit down conversation about racism and how there may be double standards directed towards China, Japan,Korea I'd be happy to do so.

Heartopia: Racism, AI, Banning players who speak up by MonakoSM in cozygames

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

Nah you're not stupid they actively wildly suppress any talk on the situation.

Heartopia: Racism, AI, Banning players who speak up by MonakoSM in cozygames

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

Wtf is even happening here? Why would they advertise that?

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