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Long story short my contract dried up and I've been pounding the proverbial pavement each day trying to find a new gig writing code.
I could have taken this step while I was comfortably employed and planned around it, but clearly smart financial decisions and business planning are not my strong suits.
So after years of small print runs and friends telling me I should produce it for real I finally dropped the few grand just when I'd need it the most.
I don't know what to say or how to feel about it. I'm scared, and excited. It's a big step that I always talked about and then finally took out of some weird desperation.
I've been obsessing over the website and print materials for it, and have been trying to brainstorm presentations, conventions, charity donations, giveaways, etc.
I literally threw myself several thousand dollars into the deep end of a new & foreign venture with no plan.
I just keep hearing the words, "those who fail to plan are those who plan to fail" and now I'm trying to play catch up on myself.
Anyhow.
https://open.spotify.com/track/1qPbGZqppFwLwcBC1JQ6Vr?si=jb4BPAWWR8GkHMjWfKrq2Q
GemmaGiraffe
I studied game art and design in college and took a few game design and play classes. I am happy to trow some resources together for you. Just let me know.
provpcmobile
I must be math-challenged. How does four shapes of four colors each equal 99 cards?
nopenopittynope2806
How does the game of deception work?
kaarbaakimgr
“…clearly smart financial decisions and business planning are not my strong suit.” Truer words have never been spoken. I look forward to the gofundme post when you can’t make rent.
NM156
Never chase your dreams! Go to bed and meet up with them there!
twoamartist
tallyhoho
I'm a retired marketing exec hit me up if you want some free advice
mcdoolz
I'll take any advice you have.
tallyhoho
Dm me. We can make up a marketing plan pretty easy
CatWithASD
Soinds like you are leaning in the direction of making digital games. Maybe you can connect with some vr devs in a few years. Might be a whole nother life 5 years from now. You are building.
IUsedToHaveUsernameOnce
Hope things work out OP
overfedlonghairedleapinggnome
charondaboatman
I’m in the U.S., where do I find them???
NeverEatATrickyTreat
I launched a Kickstarter that is live and is currently 2300% funded. Would be happy to offer advice and make connections. Cheers!
mcdoolz
Please do!
rubypilgrim
The SBA and SCORE are great free resources. Def check them out! Also check out meetup in your area - may be groups for startup founders, and gaming groups for playtesting and dare I say it, buying some of your games? Congrats, op! may your lemons make the best lemonade ever.
WicCaesar
What is SBA and SCORE? Googling these words + games doesn't help at all.
awesalots
You have any experience with ML? My team might have a spot for you.
mcdoolz
Nothing substantial. I've been handling mostly backend wiring but would love the chance to get immersed in it proper.
SprinklesMckitten
Congratz
blackcloudsandrainbows
Sounds like Uno but with shapes instead of numbers, would be easier for little kids who don't know how to read numbers yet. I played a similar one recently (but more of a go fish theme) with fruit, colors, and shapes with my daughter that I really enjoyed!
mcdoolz
Yeah. I demo'd it last year at the local games store with my daughter and that's where I got really convinced to try and do this. Every timid and uncertain youngster turned into Las Vegas card shark inside of one round. Watching their 4 years olds unironically winning put the biggest smile on everyone's face.
pocsaclypse
when you get the website or whatever store front set up send me a link
mcdoolz
Cheers. I've been working hard to get it going and it's nearly there.
Canigetbannedagain2
No... Send us all a link, keep us updated, a lot of us here can help out. Good luck.
blablubby
Speak for yourself.
WellWellWellLookWhoItIs
“a lot of us” =/= “all of us”
blablubby
What a valuable contribution. Thank you for taking the time out of your busy day to enlighten "a lot of us" who are big dumb dummies and lack basic reading comprehension.
WellWellWellLookWhoItIs
Hey, you're the one who decided to lump yourself in with the group and then said "speak for yourself". You could have just as easily decided you weren't one of the "a lot of us" and not said anything.
psugab
Looks like this is the game: https://www.crazyshapes.ca/ seems like a simple fast game. Good luck op.
mcdoolz
Yeah, the site is mostly working but the checkout flow still has some issues. I should probably not have it sitting live 🤷
charondaboatman
Tried to buy them, System won’t let me - I’m in the U.S…..
NorthmanoftheNorth
Fuck the system
mcdoolz
Yeah the site still has some glitches and I need to maybe wire in some other shipper like UPS.
The production run isn't due to be here for another few weeks.
With all sincerity I didn't expect this sort of response.
Thank you kindly, everyone, even the naysayers.
charondaboatman
Put it on Etsy.
zagibu
So, basically UNO without special cards. It claims there is a second way to play, but I don't find the rules.
psugab
I think the second rules are the ones about using full sets. Like 3 red squares on the blue square last played.
Leaps
It really does sound just like Uno with shapes instead of numbers.
psugab
Faster and no screwing people over. Like bullshit crossed with Uno - drama. Sounds like a good game for kids and people that just want to chill.
mcdoolz
Literally this. I was really surprised but after the second house party I had to admit adults could enjoy it.
zagibu
Yeah, but the problem with card games is that small children can't really hold them in the hand, and larger children probably want more interesting gameplay. I might be wrong, though, I've never played uno without the special cards.
mcdoolz
The cards are very much kid sized 🫵😎