Archive - The Arcade Artificer

Resources, farming & dropping The Duchy

In Drop Duchy's first devlog, I answer a crucial question for all strategy games: how many fields are too many?

Published on Drop Duchy (Sleepy Mill Studio) • Dec 3

July 2024

How I Started An Indie Studio

My first game Drop Duchy is now announced, let me tell you how I got there.

Jul 17 •

May 2024

Intro to Systemic Design

What's the difference between "system" and "systemic", and how to create solid systemic experiences.

May 29 •

February 2024

The Tragedy of Skull and Bones

The disappointment lies less in the game itself and more in the industry as a whole

Feb 28 •

November 2023

Lessons from a Smart Watermelon

Five design takeaways from a suprising hit game

Nov 15, 2023 •

October 2023

August 2023

‘Follow The Fun’ is a Trap

When the ubiquitous development advice doesn't work, and what to do instead

Aug 9, 2023 •

July 2023

June 2023

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