{"author_link":"\/users\/ntmalichi","author_name":"NTMalichi","author_uid":"ntmalichi","comments":[],"epoch":1745971766,"event":"LD57","format":"md","ldjam_node_id":415468,"likes":14,"metadata":{"p_key":"211714","p_author":"NTMalichi","p_authorkey":"1315587","p_urlkey":"451541","p_title":"Post-Jam Thoughts and What's Next for Pogo Dwarf","p_cat":"LDJam ","p_event":"LD57","p_time":"1745971766","p_likes":"14","p_comments":"0","p_status":"WAYBACK","us_key":"1315587","us_name":"NTMalichi","us_username":"ntmalichi","event_start":"1743811200","event_key":"111","event_name":"Ludum Dare 57"},"node":{"_collation":{"body_sanitizer":"TextUtils::SanitizeHTML via existing importer","event":"LD57","removed_author":false},"_superparent":406845,"_trust":1,"author":315587,"body":"Hi everyone!\n\nI want to start by being honest - seeing my game\u2019s placement was a bit of a surprise, especially compared to the amazing reviews I received. It even made me question if my game was worth playing (imposter syndrome much\ud83d\ude05). But like many wise folks have said here, the scores really aren\u2019t everything\u2014and looking back, I can see just how much I gained from this event.\n\nOver 220 people played and reviewed *Pogo Dwarf*, which is absolutely mind-blowing to me. I got tons of kind words, thoughtful feedback, and learned a lot just by playing, reviewing, and connecting with others.  \nAnd hey, I even got my first speedrunner (Looking at you @bossusuprem)!\n\nSo yeah, no more crying over scores. I\u2019m incredibly grateful for the experience.\n\n---\n\n### What\u2019s next?\n\nI\u2019m continuing development on *Pogo Dwarf*!  \nI'm currently rewriting the core mechanics to support:\n\n- Customizable controls  \n- Better precision and polish  \n- Modular systems for new features  \n- Multiplayer (!)\n\nOnce it's ready, I plan to release it on Steam.  \nIn the meantime, I\u2019d love for you to join the Discord server to stay in touch, follow dev updates, and take part in future playtests.\n\nhttps:\/\/discord.gg\/FAUPSbB6\n\nI\u2019d also really appreciate any feature ideas or bug reports - your input will genuinely helps make the game better.\n\nThanks again for an amazing event.  \nMuch love, Till next time! \u2764\ufe0f\n\n![ld_to_steam.gif](\/\/\/raw\/3c0\/d4\/z\/6c88b.gif)\n","comments":2,"comments-timestamp":"2025-04-30T15:40:50Z","created":"2025-04-29T23:59:19Z","files":[],"files-timestamp":0,"id":415468,"love":14,"love-timestamp":"2025-05-10T13:34:25Z","meta":[],"modified":"2025-05-10T13:34:25Z","name":"Post-Jam Thoughts and What's Next for Pogo Dwarf","node-timestamp":"2025-04-30T00:10:16Z","parent":406894,"parents":[1,5,9,406845,406894],"path":"\/events\/ludum-dare\/57\/pogo-dwarf\/post-jam-thoughts-and-whats-next-for-pogo-dwarf","published":"2025-04-30T00:09:26Z","scope":"public","slug":"post-jam-thoughts-and-whats-next-for-pogo-dwarf","subsubtype":"","subtype":"","type":"post","version":1312967},"node_metadata":{"n_key":"415468","n_urlkey":"451541","n_parent":"406894","n_path":"\/events\/ludum-dare\/57\/pogo-dwarf\/post-jam-thoughts-and-whats-next-for-pogo-dwarf","n_slug":"post-jam-thoughts-and-whats-next","n_type":"post","n_subtype":"","n_subsubtype":"","n_author":"315587","n_created":"1745971159","n_modified":"1746884065","n_version":"1312967","n_status":"WAYBACK"},"source_url":"https:\/\/ldjam.com\/events\/ludum-dare\/57\/pogo-dwarf\/post-jam-thoughts-and-whats-next-for-pogo-dwarf","text":"Hi everyone!\n\nI want to start by being honest - seeing my game\u2019s placement was a bit of a surprise, especially compared to the amazing reviews I received. It even made me question if my game was worth playing (imposter syndrome much\ud83d\ude05). But like many wise folks have said here, the scores really aren\u2019t everything\u2014and looking back, I can see just how much I gained from this event.\n\nOver 220 people played and reviewed *Pogo Dwarf*, which is absolutely mind-blowing to me. I got tons of kind words, thoughtful feedback, and learned a lot just by playing, reviewing, and connecting with others.  \nAnd hey, I even got my first speedrunner (Looking at you @bossusuprem)!\n\nSo yeah, no more crying over scores. I\u2019m incredibly grateful for the experience.\n\n---\n\n### What\u2019s next?\n\nI\u2019m continuing development on *Pogo Dwarf*!  \nI'm currently rewriting the core mechanics to support:\n\n- Customizable controls  \n- Better precision and polish  \n- Modular systems for new features  \n- Multiplayer (!)\n\nOnce it's ready, I plan to release it on Steam.  \nIn the meantime, I\u2019d love for you to join the Discord server to stay in touch, follow dev updates, and take part in future playtests.\n\nhttps:\/\/discord.gg\/FAUPSbB6\n\nI\u2019d also really appreciate any feature ideas or bug reports - your input will genuinely helps make the game better.\n\nThanks again for an amazing event.  \nMuch love, Till next time! \u2764\ufe0f\n\n![ld_to_steam.gif](\/\/\/raw\/3c0\/d4\/z\/6c88b.gif)\n","title":"Post-Jam Thoughts and What's Next for Pogo Dwarf","wayback_source":[]}