Game Prototype Launch Troubleshooting

Overview

So, the first version of the game prototype just wouldn’t launch from the executable file at all. Tweaking and optimizing the environment helped a bit, but it still took some extra digging to figure out what was going on.

Identified Issue

Turns out, the real problem was Google Drive. When the prototype files were uploaded to Drive and then downloaded again, the executables stopped working. That made testing and sharing early builds a problem.

Solution and Recommendations

Just keep the prototype and alpha builds out of Google Drive. But since saving everything only on a hard drive isn’t a long-term solution, it’s probably worth looking into other cloud storage options for sharing and backing up game builds.

Additional Progress

On the bright side, the game’s trailer has been fully edited—so that’s one thing checked off the list!