Development blog

A topic by ConcreteBerry created Jun 02, 2024 Views: 219 Replies: 4

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I'm thinking about blogging about my progres to help me stay motivated. In my last jam I simply had a community topic labeled as devlog dedicated to my game. Is there any preferred way of blogging about the process of game development in this jam? I see that there are devlogs on itch but those look like something for projects that are in an advanced state of development and basically to inform players what was updated/added. I’m thinking about sharing my process from the start. Write about my ways of working, problems I face, drafts so I can capture my progress - so more like a diary not a log. Maybe someone has some advice on how to do it?

Argos Lucien (ele/delu) (he/they)205 days ago(+1)

I believe you could still use the Itch Io devlog. I would recommend using a set format for versioning so you can make it clear that those are pre "launch". Here's a helpful link for that: https://semver.org

TL;DR:

X.Y.Z format where they are all non-negative numbers with:
- Z being for patches/bugfixes;
- Y being for minor changes, like adding features. When Y is "upgraded", Z should be reset to 0;
- X being for major changes, as in the project is functionally not the same as the previous one. Both Y and Z are reset to 0 when X changes.
Version zero (0.y.z) is for initial development;
Version 1.0.0 defines the public "launch"

If you do create a project and use the devlog funcionality, you can mark the project as "In Development".

You can also create posts here on Itch Io. Click on the arrow to the right of your profile and select Posts.

Please, update us in this post when you decide. I'll try to follow your devlogs. It could probably help me stay motivated as well haha

ConcreteBerry204 days ago(+1)

Thx <3. This is very helpful. I will update You about my devlog for sure as soon as I post something :)

ConcreteBerry204 days ago(+1)

I decided on a community post. I will maybe create a devlog with the first release of the game. One that will be polished and will make a good overall impression. For now I will update here on sundays: https://itch.io/t/3813530/the-still-journey-safe-in-our-world-mental-health-game...

V.199 days ago (2 edits) (+1)

I prefer tumblr for diary style blogging, very easy to drop photo, links etc. Tumblr allows tags, so it is easy to sort out by topic, if you are generalist.

I use tumblr as my personal notes on processes related to gamedev, and itch.io devlog for summaries related to specific projects.

for example my tumblr posts related to game jam:

https://vitaliadev.tumblr.com/archive/tagged/game%20jam

And my itch.io devlog:

https://vitaliadev.itch.io/this-is-last-stand/devlog

You can also post to tumblr from your phone, so it is super convenient to write down quick ideas on the go etc. And you can make posts privately or even lock down your blog (not your main blog though).

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