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When making lots of small games is more sustainable than making one big one
- Strange Scaffold's success in consistently creating positively received games like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown is attributed to their efficient and restrained approach.
- Xalavier Nelson Jr., the creative director, prioritizes making games efficiently within their budget, leading to creative boosts and critical acclaim.
- Their strategy involves working within tight constraints to avoid overextending and making games for less than $300,000 in short timeframes.
- Their focus on delivering games of the right length and scope has garnered praise and contradicts the traditional long development cycles in the indie scene.
- Nelson emphasizes problem-solving within constraints, advocating for learning and growth without the fear of immediate job loss.
- The studio's structure as a network of contractors fosters a community of learning and collaboration, allowing developers to work on various projects and learn from each other.
- This approach enables them to ship numerous projects rapidly while maintaining a focus on the worth and humanity of the development process.
- Working within Strange Scaffold's constraints offers developers a refreshing alternative to the high-pressure environment of larger studios, focusing on creating the best game possible within given limitations.
- The studio's motto is centered around making the best game within the provided time and budget constraints while also looking forward to the next project.
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