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Ben Throop

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Making a new game called The Free Shepherd

Site: http://thefreeshepherd.com

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Joined December 15, 2017
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Ben Throop @benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place · May 23, 2026
Ben Throop
@benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place

Making a new game called The Free Shepherd Site: http://thefreeshepherd.com

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Replying to @runevision@mastodon.gamedev.place
@runevision@mastodon.gamedev.place Ah hey I didn't really mean anything by it other than just giving you a friendly ribbing. It was an American thing to say. :) Giving each other shit is what we do (at least in the Northeast). To be honest I didn't understand the puzzle aspect to your game and the appeal of sharing the world with friends was purely from an aesthetic/exploration perspective.
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Ben Throop @benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place · Apr 17, 2026
Ben Throop
@benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place

Making a new game called The Free Shepherd Site: http://thefreeshepherd.com

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Replying to @runevision@mastodon.gamedev.place
@runevision@mastodon.gamedev.place OH COME ON
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Ben Throop @benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place · Apr 17, 2026
Ben Throop
@benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place

Making a new game called The Free Shepherd Site: http://thefreeshepherd.com

mastodon.gamedev.place
Replying to @runevision@mastodon.gamedev.place
@runevision@mastodon.gamedev.place You should really consider online MP. Seems like a great place to visit and explore with a friend.
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Ben Throop @benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place · Apr 06, 2026
Ben Throop
@benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place

Making a new game called The Free Shepherd Site: http://thefreeshepherd.com

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Replying to @runevision@mastodon.gamedev.place
@runevision@mastodon.gamedev.place Grass and foliage color is view dependent, so if your solution is not view dependent, and you're tuning to a static view, it's going to feel "right" until you start moving about. Then it will feel off because it doesn't change the way your brain expects. Discord me and I can show you what I mean.
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Ben Throop @benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place · Apr 06, 2026
Ben Throop
@benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place

Making a new game called The Free Shepherd Site: http://thefreeshepherd.com

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Replying to @runevision@mastodon.gamedev.place
@runevision@mastodon.gamedev.place specular and reflections/shininess are very helpful here. otherwise you will be in a loop of tuning per view. at least, thats how i do it
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Ben Throop @benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place · Mar 30, 2026
Ben Throop
@benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place

Making a new game called The Free Shepherd Site: http://thefreeshepherd.com

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Replying to @runevision@mastodon.gamedev.place
@runevision I agree. Superpower! This is awesome. I want to use it.
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Ben Throop @benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place · Mar 16, 2026
Ben Throop
@benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place

Making a new game called The Free Shepherd Site: http://thefreeshepherd.com

mastodon.gamedev.place
Replying to @runevision@mastodon.gamedev.place
@runevision@mastodon.gamedev.place if you told me nobody works on the asset store, it would explain a lot.
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Ben Throop @benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place · Mar 15, 2026
Ben Throop
@benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place

Making a new game called The Free Shepherd Site: http://thefreeshepherd.com

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Am I the only one that gets this on the Unity Asset Store basically every time I visit? Doesn't seem to matter how many times I okay it, it comes back eventually.

I cannot imagine how many lost sales this stupid thing has caused. If I were trying to sabotage the store intentionally I'm not sure I could do worse.

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Ben Throop @benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place · Jan 18, 2026
Ben Throop
@benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place

Making a new game called The Free Shepherd Site: http://thefreeshepherd.com

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Working on my laptop and it's all hot for unknown reasons. Well lookee here. This guy just chilling. No presence in taskbar nor tray. Nice behavior. Probably just crashed but still.

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Ben Throop @benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place · Dec 17, 2025
Ben Throop
@benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place

Making a new game called The Free Shepherd Site: http://thefreeshepherd.com

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Replying to @oblomov@sociale.network
@oblomov@sociale.network done, thanks! yay edit function
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Ben Throop @benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place · Dec 16, 2025
Ben Throop
@benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place

Making a new game called The Free Shepherd Site: http://thefreeshepherd.com

mastodon.gamedev.place
Replying to @planettimmy@mastodon.gamedev.place
@planettimmy@mastodon.gamedev.place Hey Tim thanks! I looked at your site and saw you worked on the terrain system for a while. We definitely have terrain!
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Ben Throop @benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place · Dec 16, 2025
Ben Throop
@benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place

Making a new game called The Free Shepherd Site: http://thefreeshepherd.com

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Replying to @grahamboree@mastodon.gamedev.place
@grahamboree@mastodon.gamedev.place Thanks Graham! And thank you for your advice over the years.
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Ben Throop @benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place · Dec 16, 2025
Ben Throop
@benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place

Making a new game called The Free Shepherd Site: http://thefreeshepherd.com

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Replying to @nick@amok.recoil.org
@nick@amok.recoil.org I'm pleased to report that not only is it on Unity 6, but it uses @aras@mastodon.gamedev.place's classic (not old) Built In Renderer.
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Ben Throop @benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place · Dec 16, 2025
Ben Throop
@benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place

Making a new game called The Free Shepherd Site: http://thefreeshepherd.com

mastodon.gamedev.place
Replying to @benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place
Links for wishlists: Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/939530/The_Free_Shepherd/ Playstation: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/the-free-shepherd/ Website: https://thefreeshepherd.com
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Ben Throop @benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place · Dec 16, 2025
Ben Throop
@benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place

Making a new game called The Free Shepherd Site: http://thefreeshepherd.com

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Last week I finally was able to reveal my game, The Free Shepherd, at the Game Awards. It's been a labor of love for almost 5 years with a few more to go. I hope to talk more tech and dev stuff over here where all the best devs are hiding. :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wty2OTvudWc

The Free Shepherd - Announcement Trailer | PS5 Games
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The Free Shepherd - Announcement Trailer | PS5 Games

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Ben Throop @benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place · Jul 29, 2025
Ben Throop
@benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place

Making a new game called The Free Shepherd Site: http://thefreeshepherd.com

mastodon.gamedev.place

Unity 6's hierarchy search is such a disaster. It causes the editor to crash regularly. The replacement, Ctrl-K Search, is even heavier and stupider. If anyone uses a light alternative I'd love to know about it.

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Ben Throop @benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place · Jul 05, 2025
Ben Throop
@benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place

Making a new game called The Free Shepherd Site: http://thefreeshepherd.com

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Replying to @PatHightree@mastodon.gamedev.place
@PatHightree@mastodon.gamedev.place Oh that's interesting, I've never leaned on that feature.
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Ben Throop @benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place · Jul 05, 2025
Ben Throop
@benthroop@mastodon.gamedev.place

Making a new game called The Free Shepherd Site: http://thefreeshepherd.com

mastodon.gamedev.place

There is a phenomenon with computers where, when you are working hard on something, a crash tends to happen when you reach a moment of completion and satisfaction. WHY? Is it purely perceptual, or is this a real thing?

Maybe it's because "completion" is often about integration, or turning things on which were off. Seeing something in its finished state. This might be more inherently complex or stressful for a system.

Anyone else know what I mean?

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