How I Made A RISKY Game Design In A Week

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Lighthoof Dryden

Lighthoof Dryden

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What happens when Chess meets Minesweeper? That's the question I asked myself a few months ago when I was asked to be a part of a Pass The Game Challenge. What I got was my riskiest game design ever.
Wishlist Lighthoof the Game on Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/26...
Website: www.lighthoofthegame.com/
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All music composed by Dryden Thomas

КОМЕНТАРІ: 121
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 22 дні тому
Oh by the way, here's the link to the video I'm talking about! Probably makes for a good follow-up watch to this one :D ukposts.info/have/v-deo/nWGaiot4aq6b0Hk.htmlsi=u1Pvd0TtMlFziTvf
@tkirby2911
@tkirby2911 22 дні тому
You crushed it - it was a very clever foundation for the game. Glad you made a video going over it. Definitely not an imposter, they were lucky to have you.
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 22 дні тому
Thanks man!! Really appreciate you sayin so (and for your earlier kind comments as well!)
@basbrusse9254
@basbrusse9254 16 днів тому
I was outraged that your game didn’t win their recent comp, your game looked amazing
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 16 днів тому
Aww thanks so much! Lixian’s game was sick, too-from the beginning I was like “dang this is gonna be apples vs oranges all the way down” 🤪
@rissalayland654
@rissalayland654 16 днів тому
​@LighthoofDryden will you release a video about future plans for disinherited?
@matthewrayner571
@matthewrayner571 15 днів тому
@@LighthoofDryden I've already wishlisted your game on steam. Never wishlisted any other game - so you can tell I loved its look.
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 15 днів тому
@@rissalayland654 yesss I’m working on a longform devlog for next week about the competition process (in slightly more depth) and also about the future 👀
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 15 днів тому
@@matthewrayner571 I’m so honored to be someone’s first wishlist
@StormCodes
@StormCodes 16 днів тому
Subbed after seeing your work in the recent game dev competition. Looking forward to seeing more of your work
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 16 днів тому
Hey thanks so much!! That means a lot!
@versionvii
@versionvii 16 днів тому
You were already cooking in the pass the game challenge, but having just come from the recent Blackthordprod contest, I have to say (and I mean this in the best way possible) that you are utterly fucking insane. The artistic/musical/programming talent and sheer willpower to output something so unique and solid given the 3 week timeframe is honestly inspiring. What stands out to me the most though is the clarity of your artistic vision, the ability to work around your skillset and limitations, and your solid understanding of game dev philosophy. Obviously keep practicing, making different projects, and don't let things get to your head too much, but SUPER impressive stuff and definitely excited to see what you come up with in the future!!!
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 16 днів тому
Hey thank you so much!! Don’t mind if I print this comment out and frame it 😆 but seriously, this is so encouraging, and I am *definitely* gonna be keepin on going
@shammerHammer
@shammerHammer 16 днів тому
One of the many people you enchanted with the game from the competition video.
@shammerHammer
@shammerHammer 16 днів тому
Just finished watching the vid. You are a great content creator as well. Very well written script, nice editing.
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 16 днів тому
Thank you so much for coming by and watching, and for your kind words!
@KhroMcKrakken
@KhroMcKrakken 22 дні тому
I was so impressed with what you did with it, and was so happy to see the reception you got. Not sure if I could ever attempt something like that, so serious props to you for stepping out of your comfort zone. Looks like it was worth it.
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 22 дні тому
Thank you Khro!! It was definitely daunting, but also exhilarating. The pressure taught me a *lot.*
@rogerostrander3292
@rogerostrander3292 22 дні тому
As a dev, I often say "what the hell was this idiot thinking" when looking at older code. Occasionally, that code is not something I wrote :)
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 22 дні тому
This made me belly laugh (Digging back through the project to make this video I often thought “what the hell was this idiot thinking? 😆😆)
@huugoli
@huugoli 16 днів тому
Loved your work on the most recent gamedev competition. You may have not won, but got yourself a new subscriber.
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 16 днів тому
🥹 my thanks!! That’s a win in my book
@Sluggernaut
@Sluggernaut 22 дні тому
How are you new to this? wtf? I've been a professional game dev and programmer for years and can't do all of this. This was a really cool game idea. Easy choice to subscribe.
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 21 день тому
Hey thank you!! That means a lot to hear especially from a pro 😅
@milohilltop3691
@milohilltop3691 22 дні тому
Amazing! What a cool collaboration to be part of, and your idea and foundations were great!
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 21 день тому
Ahh thanks Milo! It was quite a ride haha
@pupnub
@pupnub 16 днів тому
Came here from newest btp video and realized you crushed both events, you have so much talent as a game dev keep going and make some amazing stuff
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 15 днів тому
Thank you, this is so wonderfully encouraging!!
@michaelhooper1717
@michaelhooper1717 16 днів тому
Here from blackthorn prod video. While I know that you have to go with the way the vote swayed. I was baffled that they added a popularity contest with a creator who has a million + subscribers. Really sad the way that all ended, but I will be checking out disinherited can't wait and keep up the great work
@bassicfun78
@bassicfun78 22 дні тому
Why you gotta tease us like that at the end?! Lol awesome job man and glad that you had such a good response. I would love to see the game come back in full!
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 22 дні тому
Hehe gotta build the hype or something Also, it was supposed to be two days from now but I’m told it’s actually gonna be May 1, so… a little more waiting!
@xirtus
@xirtus 17 днів тому
loved your new game on the gamejam, very spelunky in the best way but totally your own. for some reason I keep thinking about camera angles after watching a godot tutorial and I wonder about if a slight camera change would make it even more unique? just an idea I wanted to share, looking forward to your game.
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 16 днів тому
Ooh that could be really interesting-what was the Godot tutorial? The funny thing is I had never played spelunky 😳 (shameful, I know!) But I’m playing it now to study because I know it’s such a classic!
@xirtus
@xirtus 16 днів тому
@@LighthoofDryden I don't mean to reduce in comparison, I only mean in the best way!
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 16 днів тому
@@xirtus oh I took it as a compliment, from your kind phrasing, don’t worry!!
@thedolphin3218
@thedolphin3218 16 днів тому
After seeing the last game dev I had to come subscribe. Disinherited should have totally won, game looked great ❤
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 16 днів тому
Thank you so much!!! Glad you’re here ❤️ and it won’t be the last you hear of Disinherited 🤓
@_therealfaceless
@_therealfaceless 16 днів тому
Coming from backthornprod, both of you did a real good job, you game was inspiring!!, hope to see more from you
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 16 днів тому
Thank you!! Much more to come very soon :D
@bloggy6465
@bloggy6465 16 днів тому
you were robbed on the last vote of their last competition :( keep it up and you will get really far, trust me
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 16 днів тому
Don’t worry, nothin’s gonna stop me now! The community support for Disinherited has already been NUTS, it’s so motivating. Thank you 🙏
@bloggy6465
@bloggy6465 16 днів тому
@@LighthoofDryden good luck! i will be there to see the development!
@ktank7830
@ktank7830 16 днів тому
here after the new disinherited video watched some of your videos and man how are ppl like u so underrated anyways its good i found your channel + dude the soundtracks u make oof they are perfect and my type i love soundtracks and music like those
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 16 днів тому
I’m so glad you’re here!!! And thank you! I got into game dev so I could do game music, so that means a lot to hear 😄
@ishuxd20
@ishuxd20 16 днів тому
Commenting for reach and your game was 🔥
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 16 днів тому
Appreciate you 🙏 🫡
@keldest7497
@keldest7497 12 днів тому
As a fellow musician I'm loving you unique contribution to the gamedev community. I honestly wouldn't mind some videos where you dive deeper into the compositional process of the soundtracks of your games, I loved them all! +1 for Palestrina lol
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 11 днів тому
Fellow musician! What do you play? I see a bass clef in your pic so my first guess is… cello? Bassoon? I’d love to do a music composition deep dive video! Maybe I’ll do that after the first Devlog goes up 🤔 And hellyeah Palestrina!
@jjolarte98
@jjolarte98 13 днів тому
I still can't believe you were robbed from winning that price for disinheritaned
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 12 днів тому
Ahh it's okay! The support from you guys has been a dream come true, far surpassing a simple dollar amount.
@Da-DOS
@Da-DOS 22 дні тому
That was good. Looking forward to see a final version... maybe :)
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 21 день тому
We shall see what the future holds! Thanks for stopping by 😄
@Boy-os6zu
@Boy-os6zu 15 днів тому
I came from the second collaboration you had with Blackthorn (Memento Mori) and honestly that game looked spectacular, looking forward to more of these high quality dev logs
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 15 днів тому
Thank you so much!! Cant wait to polish and expand even more on it 🤓
@acro_billy4166
@acro_billy4166 11 днів тому
You did absolutely amazingg whatt?? your game was crazy good! i was shocked you didnt win
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 11 днів тому
Aw, thanks so much! I went as hard as I possibly could, and I’m gonna keep going to make this game a reality 🤩
@tinytigertamer
@tinytigertamer 16 днів тому
After seeing your game in the new competition video, I knew I had to come over to your channel and subscribe. I love your style so much and you are an amazing game dev. Keep up the good work! I can’t wait to see what else you come up with.
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 16 днів тому
Thank you, this means so much to me!!! I am absolutely gonna keep on keepin on
@leomaestri6464
@leomaestri6464 10 днів тому
DISINHERITED DESERVED THE WIN BRO YOU'RE AWESOME
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 9 днів тому
Hahaha, thank you for saying so!!! 💚
@cfbhighlights7054
@cfbhighlights7054 11 днів тому
I've gotta say man. I've been watching UKposts for years and you're one of my favorite youtubers. Your videos are just so well made. You seem like a really cool dude. Please keep these videos up! And your ideas are really cool!
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 9 днів тому
Haha, I’ll do what I can 💪
@Quackleb
@Quackleb 13 днів тому
Came here from the latest blackthornprod video where you did absolutely fantastically. You are clearly incredibly talented and your way of presenting things is both cosy and entertaining. I wish you the best in your game dev journey and hope to follow you along for the ride!
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 12 днів тому
Thank you, you’re too kind!! Welcome welcome and I’ll have more to share soon 😄
@Gnomable
@Gnomable 10 днів тому
Congrats on branching out into 3D! The character designs are fantastic and do a great job of pointing toward the mechanics. I somehow started here so I'll have to see how the full thing got made.
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 9 днів тому
Hey thanks so much!! It was well worth the challenge to stretch myself :) Also highly recommend the main video, everyone else really added a lot and I could *barely* touch on it all here without grinding the video to a halt to praise them all 😃
@MarushiaDark316
@MarushiaDark316 15 днів тому
There was a lot that was awesome about this entry, but what surprised and impressed me the most was just how skilled you are at music. I have zero music ability, so seeing you able to wield four different instruments was just mind-blowing. I might have to call on you for some in the future.
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 14 днів тому
I would genuinely love that!! And thank you 🙏 I got into gamedev basically solely to compose music for games… and I guess you could say things have gotten out of hand in a very positive way haha
@leocraftvideo8910
@leocraftvideo8910 21 день тому
With that video I found watch you, loved your commentary and immediately ignored the video and went to your Chanel and now I’m a happy suscriber
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 20 днів тому
Hey thanks for comin over!! Good to see ya here :D
@Baltux
@Baltux 11 днів тому
Loved your contribution for the kings game video. Basically creating the perfect foundation for everyone to build upon. Did not check out your channel or projects yet, but remembered your work. Then weeks later, I watch the contest where you create Disinherited, and feel like one of the many people that was shocked at you not winning. I go to check out your channel, only to realize you made both of these awesome things. Both projects were such a showcase of how great you are as an artist and game designer, and how efficient you are at creating well designed core gameplay loops and systems! I've watched a lot of Blackthornprod videos, but this was the first time one of the devs has truly stood out to me as someone who's progress I want to follow, and whos games I want to keep an eye on in the future. You know, one of those Toby Fox, Notch type game developers that has a good feel for games as an artform. I hope the publicity helps your projects, and that you are able to make the things you truly have fun creating! Looking forward to playing Lighthoof and Disinherited one day :) !!! Sorry for the long ramble, just truly amazed at what you've showcased! P.S: I agree with the comment about Blackthornprod comment sections being very opinionated lol. I think they are usually not inherently wrong, but it must be stressful for the devs participating in the projects knowing that 90% of the comments end up being people ripping apart some of the devs. I agree with their tastes, but disagree with the tone of that community.
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 11 днів тому
Thank you for taking the time to “ramble” so kindly 😅 being compared to Toby Fox especially is a huge honor that I’m sure I don’t deserve 😆 Haha, and it’s true, I do often agree with the comments opinions but, like you, I’d broadly love to see more empathy for how much work this is, how difficult design decisions can be to make, and how watching from the outside can make the “right call” look obvious when it often isn’t!
@beastrace81
@beastrace81 22 дні тому
That game looks neat! Nice work!
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 22 дні тому
Hey thanks!! I had a lot of fun startin' it :D
@Time_looper
@Time_looper 14 днів тому
Loved your work in the game dev competition and the passing challenge
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 13 днів тому
Hey thanks so much!! That means a lot :)
@cxmers1173
@cxmers1173 12 днів тому
The fact that you’ve been doing game development for only 2 years and have made 2 games for btp that have been the best in both respective videos (in my opinion) is astounding. I just came from the video including disinheritance and the game was stunning. I would love to know how you started coding (and doing game dev) in the first place and what a person can do to learn the ins and outs. Love your personality and your content, keep up the great work! Just subbed!
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 12 днів тому
Hey thanks for stopping by and the kind words!! I’ve thought about doing some videos like that, but didn’t know if people would be interested. You’ve nudged me closer :)
@user-uo8kt6pg9d
@user-uo8kt6pg9d 16 днів тому
Youre a platformer god, that game you did for last competition was amazing. Not just platformer, the music and art you do in your games is super too, like a da vinci game dev..
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 15 днів тому
Ahh thank you so much, that means a lot to hear!
@lenar3457
@lenar3457 14 днів тому
absolutely loved what you did with disinherited, can't wait to see how you take it further, I especially appreciate the emphasis on a good soundtrack, i would love a deep dive into that aspect in your next devlog edit: 10:19 past you had no idea lol, I think the fact that you lost the newest competition made people even more inclined to show support cause it's such a good game. This game also seems great, hopefully it gets a full release aswell
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 13 днів тому
Thank you so much!! I’ve been thinking about doing a devlog specifically about the music And you’re so right, I had NOO idea 😅
@Skeffles
@Skeffles 19 днів тому
Fantastic to see how much of the original game survived! I really like the mix of 2 and 3d assets.
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 18 днів тому
For real! Most of these challenges go completely off the original rails, and while that can be fun, it’s also cool to see what happens when everyone is working to enhance what’s there!
@TarrestrialTraveler
@TarrestrialTraveler 15 днів тому
That was quite the “the subtle hook” you threw there.
@NicoPhysics
@NicoPhysics 16 днів тому
You were robbed in the newest blackthronprod competition you gotta show up again and win
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 16 днів тому
Aww thanks, I do hope I get invited back for another chance someday!! What an experience
@alejandroperezlumma9034
@alejandroperezlumma9034 16 днів тому
Just watched the new game competition amazing roguelike insane design you are so talented I beg you to continue the game I will buy it for sure it is amazing you deserved the win!!!
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 15 днів тому
Ahh thank you for your kind words!! Much more to come for Disinherited, stay tuned :)
@Kerry.R
@Kerry.R 13 днів тому
Cant wait for full steam release!
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 13 днів тому
Thank you!!!
@quagsire413
@quagsire413 13 днів тому
you were absolutely robbed in that most recent game comp. i loved loved loved the game you made!
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 13 днів тому
Aw thank you so much! I can’t wait to release it to the world 😄😄😄
@tiacool7978
@tiacool7978 15 днів тому
I would never play it, not really into these types of games. But I did really enjoy this challenge, and how well everyone seemed to be in sync with the general idea. That's the sort of thing I like to see from these challenges. As long as someone is throwing away large parts of someone's contributions, or completely changing the direction of the game, I think whatever is made would be fine.
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 15 днів тому
Oh I 100% respect that this would not be to everyone’s taste. Hard agree though, everyone in the challenge really showed their collaborative spirit
@pinkred22
@pinkred22 16 днів тому
I would love to listen to the song from the game in it's own video or something! It was really well done! It would be a great background song to use for D&D sessions
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 15 днів тому
Oh that’s a cool idea!! I could put that together pretty quick!
@pinkred22
@pinkred22 15 днів тому
@@LighthoofDryden Yeeeees! Game soundtrack let's GOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
@DissonantSynth
@DissonantSynth 22 дні тому
Woohoo!
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 22 дні тому
Ayy nice to see ya here so early!
@xapg5
@xapg5 16 днів тому
yea I really did love this I used the queen as a reference for a character in my game so cool
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 15 днів тому
Oh man now I wanna see!
@xapg5
@xapg5 15 днів тому
@@LighthoofDryden I will put it on discord I guess doesn't really look like the queen but that was my inspiration and reference
@Oltohm
@Oltohm 22 дні тому
Great video!
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 21 день тому
Hey thanks! Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for stoppin by 😄
@aviewerman
@aviewerman 17 днів тому
Hey Dryden!! You got robbed from the 10'000 competition imo, you had to win
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 16 днів тому
Haha, while I wish I had, I totally understand the way it went down. It was such a big opportunity to even get to be there, much less in the final two!!!
@user-kg8mo1pi5m
@user-kg8mo1pi5m 14 днів тому
Here from the original video. You did an awesome job! And by browsing the comments, everyone else thought so too. Hope to see you on there again perhaps.
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 13 днів тому
I'm hoping so too! I wanna go do game dev in that castle :D
@aidannatsume9550
@aidannatsume9550 20 днів тому
Lovely game!!
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 18 днів тому
Hey thanks :) means a lot!
@TyphonBeats
@TyphonBeats 12 днів тому
loveee youuu brooooooo 100% subbbb
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 12 днів тому
Thank youuuuuuuu 🤩🤩🤩
@alecpaterson4841
@alecpaterson4841 11 днів тому
found you on the most recent blackthornprod 10000$ video and just wanted to say youre incredibly talented and the disinherited games is amazing, guaranteed pick up on steam for me! really hope you keep growing and coming up with really cool games not only in mechanics but also super cool stories to go with them! All the best man keep it up!
@LighthoofDryden
@LighthoofDryden 9 днів тому
Oh man, thanks so much! I appreciate you stopping by, and also the support for disinherited!!
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