I learned one really important lesson while working on Monster Train.

Keep your gameplay code completely separate from your UI/Animation/Input.

Here is how I put this into practice:

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#gamedev #indiedev First off, benefits:

1. Simpler code from avoiding mixing up game logic with input and visual controllers
2. Easier to network
3. Easier to create save/load systems
4. Easier to create debugging/testing tools
5. Easier to create replay systems

Now, onto the technique...

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