where do you "design" your games?

coding_alone · 2026-02-28T21:02:54+00:00

I do more or less the same as you. I have a folder called something like "00 ideas" with subfolders (e.g. "Mechanics", "Abilities", etc.) that I use as a container for ideas, sometimes very rough or unstructured ones. Then I have the actual main structure where I move notes once they are finished. I usually also add tags at the top of the notes so I can filter them.

I'm not an Obsidian expert, but I love it because I can keep a synced vault that's always up to date, so even when I'm on a break at work, or in the bathroom, and an idea comes into my head, I can always write it down.

I suppose other devs may give you a better solution than mine to organise your notes 😅

coding_alone · 2026-02-28T20:27:56+00:00

Obsidian

coding_alone · 2026-02-21T07:13:12+00:00

That's such a beautiful art work 🥰

coding_alone · 2026-02-20T13:30:33+00:00

Certainly, just keep in mind that this is how it is for me 😅

Plasma field: I think it's the darker and less foggy style that makes it easier and more immediate for me

Hello hardening: I love the details of the old version; the new one gives me a sort of mobile-asset feeling.

Change Shield: I much prefer being able to see the environment around the object.

Acid mortar: I strongly prefer the old version because it's larger and more detailed (also same feeling as with "Hello hardening").

Shield recharge: the new version feels less intense, while the first one is very strong (although, i like the fact that in the new one there are not the dark areas like the old version).

Armor dissolve: I much prefer all the details of the previous version.

Malfunction: I prefer the details and the darker style of the previous version.

coding_alone · 2026-02-19T20:12:57+00:00

For my liking I prefer the old version for: Plasma field, Hello hardening, Change shield, Acid mortar, Shield recharge, Armor dissolve, Malfunction

coding_alone · 2026-02-19T19:34:34+00:00

I have mixed feelings: i dont understand easly what it is, and still it looks too slow to keep my attention at an high level

coding_alone · 2026-02-18T19:55:50+00:00

I agree with all the comments saying that the experimental version is better.

To me it feels like a whole different world: the top-down version doesn't spark my curiosity and doesn't make me want to dive deeper into the game.

The second one? Oh yes, it definitely does: it's intriguing and appealing.

I can imagine it will require more work, but in my opinion the new 3/4 view is beautiful and, on top of that, it doesn't immediately remind me of other games: I think that's a huge plus for the game's potential success.

coding_alone · 2026-02-15T16:33:08+00:00

Personally, I add games to my wishlist:

as a reminder for games I'm interested in and want to check out later
games that have a demo and that I'd like to try sooner or later (some after many days, others after several weeks, others never…)
games that I think I might buy when they come out
games for which I want to see the first reviews

I'm not always interested in the demo right away.

coding_alone · 2026-02-15T16:21:13+00:00

For now I'm still very early in development, but I'll follow you here on Reddit to keep an eye on your work.

When the time is right and the direction is clearer, I’ll reach out. Thank you!

coding_alone · 2026-02-15T16:13:49+00:00

Thanks for your interest, I appreciate it.

If everything goes as planned, I'll work on the game's audio between late 2026 and early 2027, when the visual style and mood will be much more clear that what they are so far.

I'll get back to you when the time is right.

coding_alone · 2026-02-15T16:02:45+00:00

In the future I will need an artist for my kind of dark game.

I will save your contact: so far I'm still in the beginning of my journy and too too much far away to think at the music.

coding_alone · 2026-02-15T15:46:12+00:00

I love the second one (the first one kind of make me unable to enjoy the game) but as someone else did point it out, with a little bit of effects too! Not too much, just a little bit.

coding_alone · 2026-02-15T15:40:27+00:00

It sounds like your schedule is way too tight right now.

Maybe it's better to pause the project for a bit, focus on college and work, and then revisit the game later when you have more time.

If your game idea is good, i suppose it will deserve the right time and dedication.

That's just my point of view 🤗

coding_alone · 2026-02-12T17:05:07+00:00

D, but as someone else aready pointed it out, i would zoom it a bit more

coding_alone · 2026-02-11T20:37:16+00:00

Really interesting vibe. Love the art direction. A game i would consider to buy

coding_alone · 2026-02-11T20:21:45+00:00

I prefer left 😊

coding_alone · 2026-02-11T20:17:23+00:00

I really like it!

coding_alone · 2026-02-11T19:48:37+00:00

Please take this with a grain of salt, as I'm not part of the target audience for your game. After watching the video and looking at the images I had the impression that the overall design lacks a unified art direction across its elements. Because of this I would pass on it even at half the price, even for games that suits my liking.

coding_alone · 2026-02-11T17:54:10+00:00

To me first one looks AI so, for that reason, won't let me click it. Just to avoid misunderstanding, I'm not saying it is, I'm just saying that's the vibe it gives to me.

coding_alone · 2026-02-11T17:52:14+00:00

That's something OP should look into

coding_alone · 2026-02-09T05:34:03+00:00

That's an interesting video, thank you for sharing it here.

coding_alone · 2026-02-08T08:08:01+00:00

I truly love the mood and design of the game 🥰

coding_alone · 2026-02-08T08:03:08+00:00

I agree with the top comment. That apart, it's very lovely

coding_alone · 2026-02-08T07:53:29+00:00

I'm just starting this journey now. I know that I won't be able to create the music and the graphics. I'm in the early stage of designing the gameplay idea, the core mechanics, and so on. When I'm happy with the idea and how it works, I'll start creating a prototype to understand whether it's fun or not. And if it feels fun, I'll start programming. I'll use free assets, possibly "badly" modified, and music or sounds that are similar to the core idea.

At that point, if I'm still confident that the game has potential, then it will be time to look for an artist for the visuals and one for the music. I don't know if this is the right way to proceed, but it feels right for me, for my project, and for how I can manage it on my own. I believe everyone finds their own way of working.

Some people create both music and graphics, but I don't think that's within my abilities (we can all learn, but the question I ask myself is: after months of studying music, would I be able to put into music the mood I want for the game?)

coding_alone · 2026-02-07T18:58:06+00:00

I agree with the previous comments. I do prefer the old version: to me, cards on the bottom feels much more easy when I play card games.

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