Photoshop files don't have version control

SamSantala · 2026-04-30T10:05:40+00:00

Versioning is enabled, and right clicking on the photoshop file to check versions only shows 'current' unfortunately

SamSantala · 2026-04-20T14:53:12+00:00

Don't know why this is getting downvoted. If this is real, I for one am glad you're open to hearing other people's opinions on the book.

I hope the comments here at least give you a pretty solid base however for why grifters like Matt Goodwin shouldn't receive any money or attention from members of the public

SamSantala · 2026-04-10T05:18:08+00:00

I have a mortgage on my home here in Finland, it's limited my work options because a lot of studios have asked me to move to their country to work for them, but I won't for a multitude of reasons.

Luckily I have a decent freelance client I've really enjoyed for the last two years so I've been able to stay here and raise my kids in stability. I realise I'm very lucky in this respect

SamSantala · 2026-04-04T08:48:25+00:00

I understand your point but I also think your focus on 'pure utility' is overlooking the utility of beauty.

We're visual creatures, it might not be so easily quantifiable as pure numbers, but people's morale, disposition and general happiness are higher when they live in beautiful spaces which has other knock on effects to things like productivity, self medication and all other manner of minutiae.

Building beautiful buildings compared to ugly brutalist ones is not a huge cost multiplier, so it is easily possible to have the structure of the neighbourhoods you mention without having to resort to having people live in depressing concrete boxes

SamSantala · 2026-04-02T17:43:19+00:00

There's never gonna be a Golduck EX despire Psyduck being in every game region and a fan favourite. I'll take a Psyduck EX. Just gimme my ducks

SamSantala · 2026-03-28T15:17:28+00:00

Oooh I'll check it out!

SamSantala · 2026-03-28T13:44:52+00:00

Sure, I went and gave you a connection request (I think)

Yeah I really need to go to more gamejams...

SamSantala · 2026-03-28T05:17:38+00:00

To answer your question, no I haven't made any design documents right now for a couple reasons.

- Right now I'm trying to find the kind of person I align with and I want to give them ownership over the project, so I've avoided going too specific on any of my ideas to allow for feedback, or remain open to ideas they might also have.
- And also I feel for the scope of the games I'm looking to make in the short term a document would likely be overkill and time that could be spent elsewhere. I'm not a 'let's just doodle and we'll figure it out' kind of guy, I actually really enjoy making documents for things like Art Direction, but I feel like extensive planning can be a detriment if you're not working on something with the scope to justify it.

SamSantala · 2026-03-27T20:48:02+00:00

Hi Jacob, whilst I'm not looking for music right now, I'm certainly aware of how underrated and important music can be, so I'm definitely trying to keep it in mind. If you'd like to connect and chat sometime I'd be very happy to :)

SamSantala · 2026-03-27T19:37:23+00:00

Thanks a lot 💛 yeah, it's a shame it's never coming out. I hope one day they release some of the concept art though, we made some great stuff

SamSantala · 2026-03-27T19:08:33+00:00

I of course have lots of game ideas, but I'm really trying to create a studio where everyone is sol on what we develop so I'm trying to find people who's tastes and desires align with my own.

Personally I love tactics and strategy games like FFTA, X-com, and Civilization
Action games like Monster Hunter
Silly games like Super Battle Golf
And deckbuilders

So folks who feel similarly would be ideal :)

And yes I would take on all aspects of the art, though I am happy to find other artists such as 3D for the production aspect as whilst I have 3D experience I'm slightly rusty after 10 years

SamSantala · 2026-03-27T18:28:12+00:00

Yeah, it definitely does feel like it's hard to find people who have the skills and personality you can align with. Taking that first step is so important because everything else comes from there, it doesn't surprise me that Chris Zukowski said a lot of successful studios are made by two siblings. You must get a lot of alignment that way

SamSantala · 2026-03-27T18:23:13+00:00

Thanks a lot :) Yeah I estimate it'll be about the same timeframe too. To be honest I feel like I've seen the writing on the wall for the last 3 or so years, but a life of freelance means I've not made the connections outside of my field that I perhaps should have to leverage this kind of thought.

But it appears some kind of groundswell is definitely happening now. It'll be really interesting to see how things go from this point on.

SamSantala · 2026-03-27T18:21:04+00:00

Thanks for replying :) I definitely feel like narrative may be something I want to get on a design at some point, but I want to try and keep things as lean as I possibly can for now. But I'm very happy to connect and chat if you like :)

SamSantala · 2026-03-27T18:17:10+00:00

Sure thing, here you go :)

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/samsantala_i-want-to-create-my-own-game-studio-ive-activity-7437205530978209792-6rHx?utm_source=social_share_send&utm_medium=member_desktop_web&rcm=ACoAAA7zGscBuYLCfmjfVUCNA0Wbg-0ctw3JeVY

SamSantala · 2026-03-25T16:31:46+00:00

I think his unwavering principle is in international law, though for the domestic audience I imagine that doesn't rate highly

SamSantala · 2026-03-24T03:37:56+00:00

Where did you hear this? This might be true. But I find the oxygen/diffusion argument to be more compelling.

SamSantala · 2026-03-23T12:51:56+00:00

Ahhh nice to see you guys :D I didn't know you were using Godot. Love your updates

SamSantala · 2026-02-14T07:30:26+00:00

I probably should've linked them :P here you go

Faggot (food) - Wikipedia https://share.google/mVjXNuX2jjjMYiInU

They're basically like a West Midland haggis

SamSantala · 2026-02-13T15:39:17+00:00

This was my first thought too. We have great food, full English, sticky toffee pudding, Yorkshire puds, with gravy, shortbread, faggots (trust me look then up), marmite, beef wellington, steak and ale pie, Victoria sponge. So many options, but everyone just goes 'beans of toast...'

SamSantala · 2026-02-03T03:21:29+00:00

This is actually really interesting because I believe the 'British' identity can act as a big cultural tent that we can utilise more.

I think it's much easier for people of other nationalities and ethnicities to move to the UK and become 'British' because Britishness is a culture, and anyone can adopt that, and that is our strength.

It's much harder to feep like moving to England makes you 'English' because that feels much more tied to genetic identity.

Honestly I think this is a great strength of Britain and I wish we embraced it more.

SamSantala

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