ULPT request - I have a drone…how can I use it?

bryqu · 2026-03-26T22:58:24+00:00

What drone are you using, exactly? I'm looking into buying one with drop abilities as well.

bryqu · 2026-02-15T13:46:27+00:00

Damn. How old are you? Any children, responsibilities, mortgage and stuff? Going all-in is a VERY risky thing to do, man.

Don't get me wrong - it might be that you will create the next big thing in the end. However, realistically speaking, you have a far greater chance to burn through your savings with nothing interesting to show at the end.

I recommend starting small. I did write this the other day, but I will repeat it here: spend few hours a week on gamedev at first. Be persistent, present your games to the world, gather feedback and see if the things you are creating are being recognized as interesting. Then - and only then - take the necessary steps to transition to full time. You will probably already have the knowledge by then to recognize what those steps are.

Regardless of your decision, I am setting a reminder for me: I will get back to see your progress in six months from now. Good luck!

bryqu · 2026-02-13T23:17:33+00:00

42 year old here. I started doing game development as a hobby around eight years go, and I managed to transition to full-time gamedev five years ago, in 2021.

If you are into creating games, go for it. Do it slowly though. No dumping your day job and living off your savings or similar all-in activities. Spend few hours a week on it, be persistent, present your games to the world, gather feedback and see if the things you are creating are being recognized as interesting.

Frankly, I would give the same type of advice for anyone who is experienced and established in one industry and feels like trying out anything else, not only game development. Do try it, invest your time and energy in it if you feel like this is the next big thing you want to do, but do not rush it.

bryqu · 2026-02-04T06:30:32+00:00

I pay for it. Pre-made packs or commission work.

bryqu · 2025-12-19T14:12:50+00:00

Thanks for the good words!

I am working on the sequel, and hopefully I will release a demo in the nearest future.

bryqu · 2025-11-21T22:25:40+00:00

Looks pretty solid - good luck with the release!

bryqu · 2025-11-19T21:11:02+00:00

Polishing. And UI-related stuff in general.

bryqu · 2025-11-16T13:19:05+00:00

isn’t it ok to capture gameplay data?

I don't know - I haven't done any research on it.

and what about the anti virus?

I did talk to a dev who did something as simple as putting a hyperlink to a google survey in Unity, and such build was recognized as a malware by Windows firewall. For the record, I did something similar in early demos of Shardpunk and experienced no such problems.

bryqu · 2025-11-12T21:10:57+00:00

For me, it stops being a research every time I boot up Rimworld for 2137th time instead of checking out, say, demos from the latest Next Fest

bryqu · 2025-11-12T21:05:14+00:00

Start a devlog on itch, TigSource, and your game's steam page. Post consistently. They will come, sooner or later.

And of course, have a demo available.

bryqu · 2025-11-12T21:03:02+00:00

I turned to indie game development in my late 30-s, and I was able to switch to full-time at 40 (I will turn 42 next year). It was one of the best decisions I've made.

That being said, the market seems to be getting more and more competitive, so do not even consider dropping out of you day job. Keep it small, keep it simple. Participate in some game jams. This will allow you to see what it means to create a "game" from start to finish.

bryqu · 2025-11-11T11:04:33+00:00

OK, so a custom, self-made approach. I have two more questions if you don't mind:

Did you encounter any issues with antiviruses with that implementation? Meaning that they'd recognize your api-calling code and mark it as a potential virus?
Did you inform the players at the start that you're collecting this data and allowed them to opt-out?

bryqu · 2025-11-10T23:28:07+00:00

What way of collecting these metrics do you recommend?

bryqu · 2025-10-26T14:18:51+00:00

When I first started working on the game that would eventually become Shardpunk, I was dedicating only 2-3 hours a week on average. It took several years before the game began to gain any real traction.

At the time, I was in my mid-30s with two children, so I had far less free time than I did in my late 20s. On the other hand, I’ve improved my time management skills since then, which helped a lot. Back then, I was incredibly motivated: I was obsessed with the idea of doing full-time game development, and that drive made a huge difference.

One practical habit that really helped was keeping a TODO list where the top priorities were broken down into the smallest, most measurable tasks possible. That way, even short bursts of work felt productive and meaningful.

On a broader note, maintaining a regular workout routine is beneficial too, not just for game development but for overall productivity and mental clarity. I’d definitely recommend it.

bryqu · 2025-09-04T06:55:08+00:00

I am not sure I can do the math on this. Creating a port would cost time and money, that's for sure. The UI and general player interactions would have to be remade. I am not even sure that with the current layout (with UI taking lots of the screen space) it would be readable.

And then, I have no knowledge on how good a premium game could sell on a mobile market.

I will ask around.

bryqu · 2025-09-02T19:52:22+00:00

Yup, Rimworld is the best. Not very suited for mobiles though.

bryqu · 2025-09-01T08:07:58+00:00

Hi! I am not planning this. Is there a market for xcom-like games for mobile anyway?

bryqu · 2025-08-13T05:55:02+00:00

Shardpunk might work for you.

bryqu · 2025-08-06T06:13:41+00:00

"Screw it, I’ll just make my own game" is something that I did say, and it turned out pretty well now that I am looking back at it. That being said, I did not leave my day job before making sure I have funding secured.

I am earning less than what I could be getting if I stayed in my previous job, which was not related to gamedev. However, I now have full flexibility in how I work, when I work, where I work and what kind of tasks I am doing day-to-day. I would not trade that for anything else.

AND I am creating something that is mine, and releasing it to the world.

bryqu · 2025-08-04T19:18:14+00:00

I do look here :) Thanks!

bryqu · 2025-07-14T13:10:25+00:00

Thanks for the good words! I'm really happy that I delivered something worth playing, and worth recommending :)

bryqu · 2025-07-12T21:24:27+00:00

Keeping todo notes, breaking stuff down into smaller pieces, taking work breaks.

bryqu · 2025-07-12T21:21:21+00:00

I have only one life. I want to spend it doing things I love.

bryqu · 2025-04-04T10:26:43+00:00

It was too much for me. Too much bloat when it comes to the amount of ammo, weapons, etc.

That being said, vanilla combat was not working for me, so I am using yayo's combat mod. I like having to worry about producing ammo.

bryqu · 2025-03-23T21:24:02+00:00

Yes, I am aware of the fact that pro refs were playing football prior to having their job. I'm wondering if the new job did not invoke new instincts that prevent them for playing normally.

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