Issue #13 - Quick Update

Hey there!

Before I forget, I'm running a Toy Tournament on Twitter/X for funsies. If you are still trapped on that platform like I am, check it out at @BartysAdventure. Thanks!

I only have a quick update this week due to a busy end-of-summer and holiday weekend here in the States. I've been splitting my time across a few different areas these past few weeks, and while progress hasn't been great at least there has been some sort of development.

For the game itself, I've been working hard on cutscenes and quest logic, starting with the main quest for the three lost puppies. I had no idea how long cutscenes would take. Turns out, they are not easy! Who knew?? Still, the progress is there and gets my blood pumping when everything clicks into place.

On the marketing side, I'm about halfway done with the Steam Page launch trailer. I'm trying something new where I post on Reddit a lot less, since I haven't been seeing much interest there and figure it's a direct result of low-effort posts on my part. Fewer, higher quality posts are the way to go I think, and the crap posts will be saved for Twitter.

Speaking of the Steam Page, that is the next big step on the business front. I've been approved for Steamworks (which allows you to post a game or app to the Steam Store), but it is A LOT. I'll need to set some of my valuable time aside to just understand the store itself before populating it with the info.

All in all, I've been trying to move everything forward at once, while balancing family and friends and too much pizza this weekend. I'm really hoping to have the trailer done by next newsletter so I can share with all of you first.

Thanks all! 😄

This newsletter is an update series for the development of the game Barty's Adventure. If you are interested in continuing the conversation, please join the community Discord server: https://discord.gg/M7p2Mtgkyx. Your input in these early stages of the game are invaluable and much appreciated. Thanks!