This past Tuesday, I kicked off a final sprint — 30 days to get this game, this studio, and this dream as far forward as I possibly can before the funding runs dry.
I’ll be honest: there’s a lot on the line. But I’m not here to spiral. I’m here to ship.
Each Friday I’ll be sharing these updates — what moved forward, what hit a wall, and what’s next. Welcome to “30 Days or Bust.”
🚀 This Week’s Highlights
- ✅ First investment application submitted
One down. A few more lined up for next week, and I’m tailoring each one carefully. It’s time-consuming, but critical — and I’m optimistic. - 📅 VA funding meeting scheduled
I’ve got a meeting next week with the Veterans Affairs office to see if they’ll move forward with supporting this venture. If that door opens, it could be game-changing. - 🔧 All essential prefabs created
Core systems are in place, and I can now start building actual levels. They’ll be barebones for now, but it’s enough to test puzzles and mechanics. - 🤖 Second robot graphics are done
Two of the four robots are now visually distinct. Each robot has a different role, and bringing them to life is key to making the gameplay feel intuitive and fun. - 📱 Instagram and Threads launched
I’ve expanded beyond X/Twitter to start sharing daily updates in more places. Right now they’re mostly reposts, but it’s about being visible wherever potential players and supporters are.
🧠 This Week’s Mindset
This week wasn’t about finishing — it was about setting the stage to finish. Getting the tools in place, the outreach moving, and the systems stable enough to sprint on.
There’s no denying the pressure, but I’m not panicking. I’ve come too far to flinch now. The game is fun. The idea is solid. What it needs is momentum — and that’s something I can build.
👀 What’s Coming Next
- 🧩 Start building and testing early levels
- 💼 Prep and submit additional funding applications
- 🏛️ Attend the VA funding meeting
- 🎨 Begin work on the third robot’s graphics
- 📢 Grow visibility through daily build-in-public posts
If You’re Following Along…
Thank you. Seriously. This project might be one guy with a vision, but every like, share, or comment helps more than you know. I’ll keep showing up, keep building, and keep sharing it all — the wins, the worries, and the weird little robot puzzles in between.
See you next Friday for the Week 2 recap.
– Chris
Imagine Beyond Games