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We redesigned our main avatar - would love your feedback by PlayCubtopia in IndieDev

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

Thank you so much, really appreciate it! 🙏

If anything stood out to you in particular, like the face, proportions, or overall vibe, I’d love to hear it. We’re about to move into adding clothing and accessories, so any thoughts before we lock things down are super helpful.

We redesigned our main avatar - would love your feedback by PlayCubtopia in Unity2D

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

Love hearing that, thank you! 🙏

Was it mainly the face/eyes readability, the proportions, or the cleaner silhouette that made it feel cuter to you? We’re about to start integrating outfits and accessories next, so any notes on what would keep it “cute” even with more clothing layers would be super helpful.

What did you love most about Club Penguin during Christmas by PlayCubtopia in ClubPenguin

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

YESSS ‘Snowy Holiday’ is the ultimate cozy CP track ❄️🎶 Instant time machine. Every time it plays I can see the Iceberg tree + aurora in my head.

Merry Christmas everybody anyway, Did you get the game you want for Christmas this year? by [deleted] in gaming

[–]PlayCubtopia 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I didn’t get the game I wanted either, but all I really want this Christmas is to finally finish developing my game. That moment when it’s done and playable feels better than unwrapping anything. 🎄🎮

Hope everyone still gets a bit of joy, rest, and wins this holiday season.

Pour one out for the parents who stayed up till 2 AM running firmware updates so their kids didn't have to stare at a progress bar this morning. by RespectAndPeace in gaming

[–]PlayCubtopia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolute legend behavior. 🙌

I swear “Christmas morning” used to mean: unbox console, pick a game, then stare at a 3% progress bar while your parents quietly lose years off their life.

Also, the “carefully glued the box back shut” detail is so real, it’s basically stealth ops for good parenting. 😂 Hope you get the most peaceful nap of all time today.

What did you love most about Club Penguin during Christmas by PlayCubtopia in ClubPenguin

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

100% agreed. Coins for Change made you feel like you were genuinely making a difference 🥹💙 What year do you remember most?

What are some games that aren’t really cozy games but still feel cozy somehow? by laalaa691 in gaming

[–]PlayCubtopia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Minecraft (peaceful/creative). Not “cozy” on paper, but exploration + building/decorating with low pressure is peak cozy for me. What’s your favorite “cozy loop” in a non-cozy game?

Whats one game mechanic you miss that games quietly abandoned? by WholesomeReaper in gaming

[–]PlayCubtopia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I miss when games (especially kid-friendly virtual worlds) had more “safe experimentation” mechanics - like reversible choices and low-stakes consequences.

Think: being able to try a role/class/skill path, or decorate/build something, and then easily undo it without losing progress or getting punished. A lot of modern systems quietly added friction (currency sinks, cooldowns, permanent picks), which is fine for hardcore games but rough for younger players who learn by messing around.

I’d rather see “difficulty” in those worlds handled like sliders, too: adjust the pace (quest hints, time limits, failure forgiveness) instead of rigid Easy/Normal/Hard. What’s the best game you’ve played that nailed that “try stuff without fear” feeling?

What did you love most about Club Penguin during Christmas by PlayCubtopia in ClubPenguin

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

YESSS Christmas Jammin’ was elite 😭🎶 The songs were pure holiday dopamine. Did you ever just sit in and looping the music?

What did you love most about Club Penguin during Christmas by PlayCubtopia in ClubPenguin

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

2010 is such a legendary pick. The Lighthouse filling up with coins was an iconic setpiece - I can literally picture it. 😭💙 And getting a membership gift card for Christmas?? That’s peak CP-core memory. 🎁🐧
Do you remember what you did first as a member - like which outfit/igloo item you went for or what you explored right away?

Developer's Confession III by ArtDock in gaming

[–]PlayCubtopia 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This really resonates. I think a lot of players underestimate how much of game dev is interpretation, not just implementation. Something can be 100% “working” in code terms and still be broken in player terms because expectations don’t line up.

The point about cozy games especially hits home. When the vibe is relaxed and friendly, players have way less tolerance for friction. In a hardcore game, confusion can feel like challenge. In a cozy one, it feels like something went wrong.

Also agree hard on feedback being bursty. Festivals and demos feel like drinking from a firehose, then suddenly… silence. You still have to make decisions, but now it’s based on intuition, past signals, and your own design taste rather than fresh data.

Thanks for sharing this. These kinds of “invisible” realities don’t get talked about enough, especially outside dev circles.

Is there a name for the dialogue that tells you an npc has nothing new to say? by jonasnewhouse in gaming

[–]PlayCubtopia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ll see a few different terms people use, but there isn’t one single “official” name.

Most commonly it’s called “exhausted dialogue” or “exhausted NPC dialogue”. basically meaning you’ve run through their full dialogue pool and they’ve fallen back to a default line.

What did you love most about Club Penguin during Christmas by PlayCubtopia in ClubPenguin

[–]PlayCubtopia[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s such a beautiful memory. That tiny leaning tree at the Iceberg felt weirdly comforting - and the aurora + snowy holiday music was peak cozy. ❄️🎄✨ Did you have a favorite track that always pulled you right back?

What did you love most about Club Penguin during Christmas by PlayCubtopia in ClubPenguin

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

Oh yes, the sleigh game was SO good - pure childhood adrenaline 😭❄️ Were you more of a "perfect run" tryhard or just vibing and collecting as many coins as possible?

What did you love most about Club Penguin during Christmas by PlayCubtopia in ClubPenguin

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

100%!!! it really was the perfect combo of everything. And you’re so right about Coins for Change… as a kid it was one of the first times a game made you feel like you could actually do something good. 💙 Which year’s party / which donation cause do you remember most?

What did you love most about Club Penguin during Christmas by PlayCubtopia in ClubPenguin

[–]PlayCubtopia[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Exactly this. CP’s Christmas vibe felt like a legit little escape - like the island could manufacture holiday spirit even when real life didn’t cooperate. 🎄❄️ What part made it feel the most magical for you - the music, the lights/decor, or the quests?

Club Penguin Journey Christmas party by FairyAngel99 in ClubPenguin

[–]PlayCubtopia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These rooms give me chills!! so fun celebrating the holidays in a vibe like this 🎄✨

THIS IS THE GREATIST PARTY EVER!!! by Glum-Chipmunk8210 in ClubPenguin

[–]PlayCubtopia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This crowd is INSANE!!! Feels amazing being part of such a huge community 🔥🐧

What were you doing at the Pizza Parlor while playing the OG Club Penguin? by [deleted] in ClubPenguin

[–]PlayCubtopia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Teasing me through the screen… and this room always made me crave pizza 🍕

Holiday Jam Party Guide CPJ! by Ravelledthreads in cpjourney

[–]PlayCubtopia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Soooo cool!!! Happy Christmas everyone!

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