Devtober 2024 Post mortem

What Went Well:

• I managed to establish a visual style that was both simple and aligned with my approach.
• I learned new lines of code that streamlined my workflow in Godot and opened up possibilities for future projects.
• I discovered new tools for design SFX like chiptone and leshylabs, which expanded my development tools.

What Went Wrong:

• At the beginning, I fell into overscoping with the size of the game. I had to downsize the scale repeatedly up until the final day, which slowed progress in other areas.
• By the end of the project, I still couldn't find or create a soundtrack that fit the game.
• I lack a clear marketing strategy for launch.

What to Improve:

• I need to better define the size and scope of my projects during the planning phase—less is more.
• Expanding the number of tools and resources in my development stack to improve both technical and creative support in each project phase.
• Prioritize creating a basic prototype as a proof of concept before full-scale development, which will allow me to validate key mechanics and adjust scope early on.