Stardew Valley creator Eric “ConcernedApe” Barone introduced at present that he’s now self-publishing the sport on Android units, that means that he is taken full publishing accountability throughout all digital platforms.
After making the announcement, he invited followers to ask him questions “about something,” promising that he would reply as finest he might. And boy, did individuals take him up on the supply.
I am now self-publishing Stardew Valley on Android. With this variation, I am now self publishing the sport on all digital platforms. Additionally, be at liberty to ask me any questions (about something ) and I’ll reply as finest I canMarch 17, 2022
To Barone’s credit score, he is hung in for greater than an hour now (he is nonetheless going as I write this), responding to just about each inquiry put his approach. Most of them—however not all—relate to recreation improvement. A couple of examples:
The complexities of self-publishing:
“I have never had sufficient expertise with cell but as I only in the near past began publishing there. Consoles normally are much more sophisticated than PC. Steam is the best to work with. They only allow you to be free and in case your recreation has points, that is on you. I recognize that.”
How he acquired began making Stardew Valley:
“I coded it from scratch utilizing XNA (which supplies some low degree recreation capabilities like loading belongings and drawing textures to the display). I’ve by no means used any recreation making software program however I am not towards it or something.”
How a lot he loves chocolate (Barone’s subsequent recreation is “an cute chocolate store sim” referred to as Haunted Chocolatier):
“I do take pleasure in chocolate, but in addition I simply assume chocolate and candy-making in a darkish, snowy city appeared like a enjoyable and comfortable factor to do with numerous room for creativeness and magic.”
I’ve seen that folks have all kinds of responses to spice. I tolerate spice pretty properly (perhaps the italian in me?) however I’ve a pal who turns into very sweatyMarch 17, 2022
How he maintains a correct work-life stability:
“It may be tough and I fail at it usually. However what helps probably the most is when you make a recreation that you’re very enthusiastic about, and check out your finest to have enjoyable whereas making it. Everybody wants some leisure time however when you can have enjoyable in your work you possibly can fudge {that a} bit.”
The connection between his new recreation, Haunted Chocolatier, and Stardew Valley:
“There might be some form of connection however I am unable to reveal the extent of that simply but.”
Are we alone within the universe:
“No.”
Certainly one of my favorites is the tiger slimes as a result of they give the impression of being enjoyable, and it raises the query of what other forms of distinctive slimes would possibly exist on the planet of Stardew Valley?March 17, 2022
Will there be extra Stardew Valley updates?
“There could also be, but it surely’s unlikely that there might be any future updates as massive because the 1.5 replace was.”
Recommendation for brand new recreation builders:
“Make the sport that you simply love, that you’re so excited to work on that you’ll bounce over any hurdle to convey it to life. The precise software program or method you utilize isn’t so necessary. In case you have the drive, you will discover a approach.”
Monetizing YouTube movies with Stardew Valley music:
“Actually do not thoughts if particular person youtubers use the music for his or her backgrounds or no matter. I assume if a giant firm was utilizing the music for an commercial or one thing I’d thoughts. So it is form of case by case however when you’re only a particular person making YouTube vids I do not thoughts.”
On awesomeness:
“There’s numerous potential within the human thoughts and willpower and it simply must be unlocked, nearly everybody has an enormous quantity of untapped potential and I hope everybody can uncover their very own key.”
After we’ll hear extra about Haunted Chocolatier:
“Hopefully quickly. To be sincere, I wish to submit extra about Haunted Chocolatier however I additionally really feel form of impolite or insensitive doing that earlier than the cell 1.5 replace is out.”
There’s much more than simply that, together with a dedication to bringing the Stardew Valley 1.5 replace to cell units, ideas on enabling mods for the console variations of the sport, and even a bit little bit of troubleshooting. When Barone mentioned he’d reply the inquiries to one of the best of his capability, he wasn’t kidding.
