[Ep591] How To Make An Indie Studio That Makes Hit Games

In episode 591 of 'Coffee with Butterscotch,' the brothers dig into what actually makes a small studio function well over the long haul. Using Butterscotch Shenanigans as the through line, they walk through how their team structure has evolved, how they think about hiring, bottlenecks, and unexpected skills and what it looks like to keep a small team functioning well through years of shipping games. 

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00:00 Cold Open
00:28 Introduction and Welcome
03:08 Understanding Team Topologies and Their Impact
06:14 The Role of Individual Skills in Team Dynamics
09:09 Case Study: Butterscotch Shenanigans' Team Evolution
12:00 Navigating Hiring Challenges and Team Growth
14:57 The Synergy of Team Members and Their Contributions
22:22 Collaborative Dynamics in Indie Studios
25:34 Expanding Team Capabilities and Bottlenecks
27:09 Adapting Roles and Responsibilities
29:15 Unexpected Skills and Team Adaptation
34:05 Continuous Integration and Development Philosophy
38:06 Quality Assurance and Testing Strategies
46:17 Small Batch Delivery and Automated Processes
51:23 The Role of Productivity Engineering
55:26 Team Structure and Management Philosophy
01:01:04 Collaboration and Bottlenecks in Game Development
01:05:47 Shaping the Studio for Success

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