July 2015 Update
July 30, 2015 01:28:41
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July 2015 Update

I entered into a partnership with JForce Games to make a game together. I'm taking care of programming, and they're handling art, sound, and distribution. We're co-designing the game, and I'm able to reuse most of my previous work. I'm not going to say exactly what the project is, but it's similar to what I was working on before.


I don't have anything playable for this month because I've mainly been working on technical stuff, like online multiplayer. We're hoping to get on Steam Early Access in the near future, but I'll still put out early builds for patrons before that.

Exploding Rabbit

July 30, 2015 01:28:41

Arlinath Excited to see what comes of this!

July 30, 2015 01:35:54 · Reply

June 2015 Patreon supported
July 1, 2015 06:59:00
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June 2015 Patreon supported

Thank you so much for the support this month!

Exploding Rabbit

July 1, 2015 06:59:00

Patron Hangout Video, Reward Changes, and News
June 30, 2015 21:46:16
Exploding Rabbit Patron Hangout June 2015
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4puTclrdCY
Topics - 6:50 - Sonic discussion - 16:40 - Rambling session
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For Patrons Only

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Exploding Rabbit

June 30, 2015 21:46:16

Preview Download Available and Hangout Date
June 8, 2015 19:01:37
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Preview Download Available and Hangout Date

Hello! I just wanted to let you know that the level shown in the preview video is now available for $3+ patrons. You must sign in to be able to download it.


For $20+ patrons, the Google hangout will be on Sunday, June 28th at 7:30 PM Eastern time. Invitations will be sent to your Patreon email address before the event.


I'll have more news at the end of the month. Thanks!

Exploding Rabbit

June 8, 2015 19:01:37

May 2015 Patreon supported
June 1, 2015 06:59:00
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May 2015 Patreon supported

Thank you so much for the support this month!

Exploding Rabbit

June 1, 2015 06:59:00

Shifting to development of an original game
May 28, 2015 19:06:01
Operation Pyxel Preview
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-Ycy2V91ZQ
Operation Pyxel is a 2D platformer currently in development by Jay Pavlina of Exploding Rabbit. http://explodingrabbit.com/ It's a mashup of several retro platformers and uses dynamic lighting to g...
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Shifting to development of an original game

It's very important that patrons read this because I changed what I am doing. Instead of making a fan game, I decided to convert it to an original game. The concept is still the same, but it's no longer using actual assets from the games. You should read over the rewards because I changed them. I also changed the goals just so that I can focus on the game. This does mean that progress will be slower since I have to create everything, but I feel that it's worth it.


I'm very open to feedback on this so let me know your thoughts. Also, don't feel bad about lowering the amount you're pledging. Thanks!

Exploding Rabbit

May 28, 2015 19:06:01

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Tim Pavlina I love it! The lighting is awesome. Thanks for the update! :)

May 28, 2015 21:24:15 · Reply

William Houle It looks fantastic! I am one of the biggest super mario crossover fans out there (I think) and I really would like to share it with the world. only problem is that I don't have the necessary equipment to record videos. This game you're making looks absolutely fantastic! I donated 3$ per month to get early access, but my funds are limited. Good luck making an awesome game ;) I'm still playing smc to this day and it would blow my mind if smc had an eshop release like avgn adventure (I can dream, right?)...

June 7, 2015 15:05:08 · Reply

Bryan What's the game written in? I've been thinking, I have a Raspberry Pi built as a gaming machine, and it seems to me that this game (and Super Mario Crossover) would have high value if it could be compiled to run against SDL. SMBC is a Flash game, so I assume it's written using Adobe Flash or FlashDevelop. I'd be able to port SMBC to C++/SDL if I had the sources, and would happily embark on the endeavor. I don't know how you feel about open-sourcing SMBC; if you're averse, I'd sign whatever you'd like to keep it under wraps. That said, it may that open sourcing SMBC would get it played and remixed in a lot of places, and get better visibility for your current projects.

August 20, 2015 01:49:59 · Reply

Exploding Rabbit It's being written in Unity. Porting the flash version of SMBC to anything would be way too much work. I'm writing a platformer engine in Unity that is moddable, and I was thinking of remaking SMBC as a mod for it. I'll probably put out a video soon explaining this. Pretty cool stuff.

August 21, 2015 15:06:30 · Reply

Big News / Changes Coming Soon
May 22, 2015 16:35:23
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Big News / Changes Coming Soon

I just wanted to give a heads up that I will have big news before the end of the month. I'm trying to get everything ready as soon as possible because it may cause people to change their pledge levels, and I know people get charged on the first of each month. I will probably also adjust some rewards and goals. I don't really know how to schedule the google hangout. Currently only one person is signed up for that reward. Maybe it's a bad idea to do it until I have more patrons? Any ideas of what I could do instead? I'm not sure. Thanks to everyone who has pledged so far.

Exploding Rabbit

May 22, 2015 16:35:23

May 5, 2015 18:49:41
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This is awesome! Glad I can support the project!

Shaun Trainor

May 5, 2015 18:49:41

Exploding Rabbit Thanks! The google hangout will be near the end of the month.

May 5, 2015 18:52:25 · Reply