Nahdia's Indie Game Thread

Vi · Post Post #18 (isolation #0) » Sat Aug 08, 2020 5:16 am

In post 14, Nahdia wrote:I know we should be compensating people for their creative labor, but in this case I'm just left scratching my head trying to figure out what I should be paying for a work that feels like a stepping stone to better things.

Would it be helpful to compare it to art commissions? That's an area where people, and especially beginners, frequently underprice themselves.

Vi · Post Post #43 (isolation #1) » Mon Sep 07, 2020 9:57 am

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Vi · Post Post #46 (isolation #2) » Mon Sep 07, 2020 10:10 am

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Vi · Post Post #48 (isolation #3) » Mon Sep 07, 2020 11:50 am

Games are meant to amplify that sort of thing, so there's no need to get too upset.

The problem with a game like this (from the game's point of view) is that after you stop playing, the last thing you remember will be etc. (although tbh I've wondered if from the dev's point of view that's a problem; they already have your money)

Vi · Post Post #51 (isolation #4) » Wed Sep 09, 2020 12:32 am

In post 49, Nahdia wrote:i mean presumably, some people enjoy that kind of thing? people who are more disciplined and can enjoy a game in bite-sized doses. that's not me tho

I mean fwiw your description of Forager reminded me of my description of Animal Crossing, and the latest installment of that released earlier this year to just a small bit of excitement, so etc.

Vi · Post Post #63 (isolation #5) » Mon Sep 14, 2020 5:32 am

In post 60, Nahdia wrote:ill finish Tell Me Why tomorow, probably.

this sounds like a game that's nothing but a heartache
or a mistake

Vi · Post Post #85 (isolation #6) » Sun Sep 20, 2020 2:30 pm

I've heard good things about Luna Nights, so if Castlevania is your thing, etc.