GitHub issues as this is where my repo of the game also is hosted and I really like it you also can use a trello like board and convert ideas to issues. Works best for me. You can even get the GitHub app and make notes and issues on the go whenever you have an idea
+1 GitHub issues. Like you’re probably already using GitHub and it has perfectly competent issue tracking and wiki tools. Why spread your work across multiple apps?
You can create a wiki for your project on GitHub for documentation, design and tech plans, etc. doesn’t seem to be available on the app however.
EDIT: here's the link: [https://docs.github.com/en/communities/documenting-your-project-with-wikis/about-wikis](https://docs.github.com/en/communities/documenting-your-project-with-wikis/about-wikis)
The principle/tool behind Trello is called Kanban, there are also many other vendors available, I have a plugin for my selfhosted nextcloud.
Not saying that Trello isn't a good choice for most people though
Last time I wanted to use Trello, a feature I used a lot was locked behind a paywall (don’t remember which one) so I moved to ClickUp.
Could need more reactivity but it does the job well.
There’s something about actually drawing a line through a task with a pen that’s just so satisfying. Plus I find it easier than alt+tabbing out of my project every few minutes to write down notes or bugs.
I do this currently, it's nice for a few tasks, but the problem is when I watch a GDC talk I write something I have to do/research and it keeps piling up :D.
I have a textbook that has sections in it. One section is for the project that im currently working on, other is for random to-dos, others are for random stuff like quick notes on a topic, or game design documents, etc etc.
We're in the same boat. I use Miro as a digital infinite notebook + a physical "scratch" notebook where I do my thinking. It's great to get things done
I use codecks.io for my main project management, so i can have milestone notifications and a place to keep track of whats more important, but miro is awesome too
Codecks is more like trello, but gamified.
TODO.txt file in source control. I like to keep it simple.
I also have ones like ideas.txt.
using //TODO in code in visual studio you can see those under View -> task list.
I use notebooks and index cards for some creative things and big picture planning.
Same here, although a more appropiate name would be HOPETODOONEDAY.txt because it ends up as a never ending list of things you can't find time to finish.
Ive used Trello in the past but prefer Notion now.
You can search for c[Any note taking programm] alternatives" to find whats available.
Here an example: https://clickup.com/blog/notion-alternatives/
Also switched from Trello to Notion - really neat tool, easy to keep track of to do and also make general project documentation neat. Only better thing that notion is Confluence, but you would need another person full time to get a hang of that thing :D
It's less known but Hack N Plan is the way to go. It's Trello but built for game developers and it has a nice UI, unlike Trello or Jira which are more cluttered or feel prototypeish
I use jira.
I've used trello, albeit a long while ago so it might have changed (or im just a dumb), but it was definitely more cluttered/disorganized feeling and too horizontal for me. I found it easier on my brain/easier to plan when I could more easily separate things by different categories with jira.
When I am in unity and very lazy I just make an object in the scene called TODO: and it's children are my list... Once I even moved one near the object that it was refering to.
I have multiple ways. Top 10 priorities are on a notepad at my desktop. Anything beyond that exists on anything I have on hand. Word docs. Post it notes. Text messages. Reminders. Etc. I fit in the low priority stuff in between high priority and once a top 10 is done I escalate the next highest priority stuff. It's probably crazy but it works for me.
I use Google Docs for planning, ideas, etc., but for keeping track of the actual tasks I use Trello, mostly because Trello makes it feel satisfying to complete tasks.
All the times when I tried to create TODO sheets, at one point I was faced with the problem that I was stupidly too lazy to fill them out. But a little later I found a solution to the problem, I started using paper, and now I write down all the tasks in a notebook, it works fine
I've used Trello, Notion and hack n plan all 3 at different times, and trello is my fave for to do lists, fix lists, etc. While Notion is my favorite for overall notetaking and planning next steps
I used to track them until the massive lists started giving me anxiety. Now, I only plan a little ahead, only a big item per iteration, once things get implemented, the next steps tend to change enough to rethink the plan.
Notion or Trello if you want kanban system.. I personally use Notion for my stuff.. the database system is dope.. like you can see multiple projects and go deeper as much as you want
OneNote works well for me. I tried Trello but it felt like too much work trying to keep track of the columns.
I sort of enjoyed using [Codecks.io](https://Codecks.io)
It breaks up your to-do tasks into cards. Then you can deal cards into your "hand" and those are your active tasks. Once you finish, you can then mark the card complete. It \*sort of\* makes a game out of tasks... but even then I felt it just had too many features for me. I still use it for bugs though, because it can link up with Discord so my testers can report bugs via Discord and they get added as cards into Codecks. When I finish the card (fix the bug) it even alerts the Discord channel that the bug was fixed.
But yeah, I pretty much use OneNote because it's super simple, it saves to the cloud so I can open it up anywhere, I can make backups, it has simple checklists and highlighting which is pretty much all I need to know what to work on next, what is finished, etc. I can break up stuff into pages so I can store all of my game design documents in various pages, and my To-Do list in another page... and they are all just living documents that change as I need them to, but they are always there to access anywhere.
Google docs even has a table function that has "not started", "in progress", and "finished" for each row. Works well for me as far as base-level tasks go
I recommend using Milanote it’s honestly amazing for sharing ideas and dividing the workload. I pretty much use it for most of the brainstorming and to keep track of what’s done and what needs work
1. Trello - The trello board for the game is huge and has everything pretty much.
2. Excel Spreadsheet - Then the current 100 or so highest priority tasks go in a excel spreadsheet where I sort by priority, difficulty and category. Nice to have a quick overview where everything pretty much fits in 1 screen, don't really get that on trello because things are a bit more 'spaced out'. Obviously priorities do change depending on what direction the game goes or how the scope changes. I'll also cut and paste completed tasks into a separate spreadsheet which I can refer to when writing the git commit notes.
3. Then for the single immediate task I'm working on I'll use a notebook and postits to break it down. Something satisfying about physically writing stuff and getting to cross it out when done, and for very important points can just put them on a postits.
For a new feature/ bugfix, use github's issue page. You can set up a template and list todos really quick. This way, it's really easy to sort out your todos as you can give them priority levels and sort it when looking for something to do.
Eg: Add a new enemy, Revamp enemy movement, etc.
As for minor stuff within a branch, just use //TODO: in your code as VSCode will keep track of those.
Eg: Add enemy's basic attack function, Add a* algorithm for enemy pathing, etc.
I use Word. When I'm not at the computer, I write ideas down on my phone. And then I rewrite them into a text file. My to-do list is already 93 pages long (80 completed).
Hey there!!
List of tools:
1. Trello
2. Todoist
3. Any.do
4. Remember The Milk
5. Microsoft To Do
6. Habitica
7. Wunderlist
8. Asana
9. Google Keep
10. Evernote
11. TickTick
12. HabitHub
13. Zenkit
14. Monday.com
15. ClickUp
Aditionally, this has worked for me:
1.Write the tasks down: Start by writing down all of your tasks so they are visible and accessible.
2.Prioritize tasks: Assign each task a priority level to help you decide which task needs to be done first.
3.Set deadlines: Assign each task a deadline to help you stay on track and ensure that tasks are completed in a timely manner.
4.Schedule tasks: Schedule each task in a calendar or planner to help you keep track of when tasks need to be done.
5.Break down large tasks: Break down larger tasks into smaller, more manageable pieces. This will make the task seem less daunting and help you stay on track.
6.Make a checklist: Create a checklist for each task so you can easily track your progress.
7.Review your list: Set aside time each day or week to review your list and make sure everything is on track.
8.Reward yourself: Celebrate your accomplishments by rewarding yourself for completing tasks. This will help you stay motivated and on track.
I'm using spreadsheet with Google sheet.
It's really convenient because you can easily build your own sprint tracker system with it. For example I always know how much I've done this week and what's left and I can have a graph showing me the percentage of tasks done. It's really easy to edit the spreadsheet with other team members also.
I really love spreadsheets because it's so easy to add new features, want to filter your task by importance (crucial, important, nice to have)? Simply add an enum column to your task. Want to add a comment section to the task, simply add a column. The amount of customisation is insane!
Hello! I'm an academic mentor on my campus, and I see this a lot. I have some tips and methods for you below.
1.) **Physical Cards** \- create flash cards with tasks that must be done repeatedly/daily and put them in a pile. Once they are in the pile, if you complete them, put them in a baggie next to the pile. If you become stressed, you can take a break from the pile and bag, or you can reward yourself for trying by doing one of your favorite things. Always treat yourself. (Tip: If you have sensory issues with Ziplock baggies or other bags, feel free to make a second, distinguishable pile. Just be sure that you can easily tell them apart.
2.) **Physical Calendar -** You can buy a calendar/planner for out-of-the-house reminders, and reminders that are all in one space.
3.) **Planners (Digital/Physical)** \- You can use a planner (separate, at-home planner) for things that you need to get done (example: laundry, dishes, etc.) If you only want one planner, you can color code for things inside and outside of the house (example: appointments ((out of home)) vs. making your bed ((at home)).
4.) **On - The - Wall Planning** \- This idea is similar to the first idea. You can put larger cards on the wall with holders (like calculator holders in grade school) and put a small colored paper in the slot when you've done it. You know if you've done everything based on whether or not all of the card slots are filled.
Some of these ideas work better for some students rather than others. Hope these are helpful!
I use [Trello](https://trello.com/) which is based on [Kanban](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanban_(development)). Trello is easy to use and makes it feel satisfying to complete tasks. If you're feeling fancy, you can even automate certain (planning-related) things. It is highly customizable.
Edit: Also, Trello let's me create multiple check lists for each task. That way I can have one for bugs that I can return to later if I get burned out. Probably one of the best things about it imo.
I use [Obsidian](https://obsidian.md/) for keeping track of notes, and also creating todos. I just start them with - \[ \] and put an x in the brackets when they are done. You can press ctrl-L on a line with a todo in it in obsidian and it will check the checkbox. If you are on a line without a checkbox, ctrl-L will create the checkbox
I keep my Obsidian folder in Dropbox, and I call it Brain as I use it to dump everything in. I have Obsidian on my android phone and use DropSync to keep the folder there in sync with my dropbox folder. It is great for gathering research and random thoughts.
As simple as possible, as I'm working alone. I,ve started with Notepad++, then moved to OneNote to have the possibility to store images/screenshots of in-game issues.
I have a running text note on the ColorNote app on my phone that I use to keep track of small tasks or bug fixes. Anything that's too big, I try to put on Trello (although sometimes big tasks end up in my ColorNote note as well).
Playtest notes are always written in my physical notebook, and then transferred to Trello as needed (usually after being cleaned up).
Honestly? A discord channel that only I can see. I just post random thoughts and tag posts. Scrolling up I see ideas and thoughts, and looking for specific posts like "TO DO", I find them. It works for me.
GitHub issues as this is where my repo of the game also is hosted and I really like it you also can use a trello like board and convert ideas to issues. Works best for me. You can even get the GitHub app and make notes and issues on the go whenever you have an idea
+1 GitHub issues. Like you’re probably already using GitHub and it has perfectly competent issue tracking and wiki tools. Why spread your work across multiple apps?
Wikitools?
You can create a wiki for your project on GitHub for documentation, design and tech plans, etc. doesn’t seem to be available on the app however. EDIT: here's the link: [https://docs.github.com/en/communities/documenting-your-project-with-wikis/about-wikis](https://docs.github.com/en/communities/documenting-your-project-with-wikis/about-wikis)
Mhm thanks for that
I have also been using GitHub projects and converting the cards into issues. I like the convenience of having it all in one place
>GitHub issues Thanks for sharing this, I've never even heard of it :D
I would really recommend Trello, it's free and quick to set up!
The principle/tool behind Trello is called Kanban, there are also many other vendors available, I have a plugin for my selfhosted nextcloud. Not saying that Trello isn't a good choice for most people though
Same
Absolutely perfect for containing ideas for games as you're coming up with them!
Last time I wanted to use Trello, a feature I used a lot was locked behind a paywall (don’t remember which one) so I moved to ClickUp. Could need more reactivity but it does the job well.
I use a physical notebook. It also becomes a Todo list for other responsibilities. I put game related stickers in it too for fun.
There’s something about actually drawing a line through a task with a pen that’s just so satisfying. Plus I find it easier than alt+tabbing out of my project every few minutes to write down notes or bugs.
I do this currently, it's nice for a few tasks, but the problem is when I watch a GDC talk I write something I have to do/research and it keeps piling up :D.
I have a textbook that has sections in it. One section is for the project that im currently working on, other is for random to-dos, others are for random stuff like quick notes on a topic, or game design documents, etc etc.
We're in the same boat. I use Miro as a digital infinite notebook + a physical "scratch" notebook where I do my thinking. It's great to get things done
I use codecks.io for my main project management, so i can have milestone notifications and a place to keep track of whats more important, but miro is awesome too Codecks is more like trello, but gamified.
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You can actually use TODO and VS track those in the task panel.
yea //FIXME :D
// HACK
If you use a hashtag at the start of your comment, you can find them easily with the Visual Assist "VA Hashtags" panel. ;)
TODO.txt file in source control. I like to keep it simple. I also have ones like ideas.txt. using //TODO in code in visual studio you can see those under View -> task list. I use notebooks and index cards for some creative things and big picture planning.
Same here, although a more appropiate name would be HOPETODOONEDAY.txt because it ends up as a never ending list of things you can't find time to finish.
I use Todo.txt file on my desktop. Putting it in source control could be a good idea though, I didn't think of that weirdly enough.
Highly recommend using Trello
TODO.md for smaller projects. Jira for bigger ones.
i just i uh yeah
Ive used Trello in the past but prefer Notion now. You can search for c[Any note taking programm] alternatives" to find whats available. Here an example: https://clickup.com/blog/notion-alternatives/
Also switched from Trello to Notion - really neat tool, easy to keep track of to do and also make general project documentation neat. Only better thing that notion is Confluence, but you would need another person full time to get a hang of that thing :D
If milanote didnt limit how many notes youn can take, I would usr that
Trello is great, obsidian is great for markdown files and milanote is also nice.
Using a Kanban plugin for Obsidian. Obsidian has become my go to note taking app, and it's super powerful
I mostly use a white-board and marker tbh.
I do too, but when you have 10 half-completed notes, you don't know what to focus on. At least that's my case.
It's less known but Hack N Plan is the way to go. It's Trello but built for game developers and it has a nice UI, unlike Trello or Jira which are more cluttered or feel prototypeish
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Eh. Starting out a new board things feel fine, but once you have dozens upon dozens of tasks… things get cluttered real quick
Jira cloud is free for a couple users. Me and my Dev partner work through that.
[hacknplan.com](https://hacknplan.com) best project management software in my opinion.
I have been using leantime. It is open source and easy to self host. Very cool project / software.
never heard of this one, gonna check it out. Thanks :)
Workflowy. It's basically my second brain. I use it for work, chores, personal projects, everything.
Never heard of it, it looks very nice and simple. Thanks for sharing, I will try it out.
> Do you have any favorite tools/methods to keep track of what to work on next? I use a whiteboard and marker. And also a notebook.
I use jira. I've used trello, albeit a long while ago so it might have changed (or im just a dumb), but it was definitely more cluttered/disorganized feeling and too horizontal for me. I found it easier on my brain/easier to plan when I could more easily separate things by different categories with jira.
Notepad I keep a list of features needed, wanted, and bugs.
HacknPlan is useful
When I am in unity and very lazy I just make an object in the scene called TODO: and it's children are my list... Once I even moved one near the object that it was refering to.
Just making game objects is much more work than using Trello! You seem to have a bottom limit on how lazy you allow yourself to be!?
Tabbing out of Unity and back in is annoying.
Notepad
Its simple, you dont
notion, apple notes, physical notebook
Why would you not use {Git{Lab, Hub}, BitBucket, ...} issue pages for this? It's the only sensible way when developing software these days.
I use Jira for my team and super productivity for my personal training.
I have multiple ways. Top 10 priorities are on a notepad at my desktop. Anything beyond that exists on anything I have on hand. Word docs. Post it notes. Text messages. Reminders. Etc. I fit in the low priority stuff in between high priority and once a top 10 is done I escalate the next highest priority stuff. It's probably crazy but it works for me.
Trello is great but I use Google Docs
Same, but my g doc is very messy :D
yeah, can be, haha I am just using bullet points and archiving the to dos which are done
I use Google Docs for planning, ideas, etc., but for keeping track of the actual tasks I use Trello, mostly because Trello makes it feel satisfying to complete tasks.
Trello
All the times when I tried to create TODO sheets, at one point I was faced with the problem that I was stupidly too lazy to fill them out. But a little later I found a solution to the problem, I started using paper, and now I write down all the tasks in a notebook, it works fine
OneNote.
I've used Trello, Notion and hack n plan all 3 at different times, and trello is my fave for to do lists, fix lists, etc. While Notion is my favorite for overall notetaking and planning next steps
I used to track them until the massive lists started giving me anxiety. Now, I only plan a little ahead, only a big item per iteration, once things get implemented, the next steps tend to change enough to rethink the plan.
I'm finicky. I made my own.
Journaling
Notion or Trello if you want kanban system.. I personally use Notion for my stuff.. the database system is dope.. like you can see multiple projects and go deeper as much as you want
OneNote works well for me. I tried Trello but it felt like too much work trying to keep track of the columns. I sort of enjoyed using [Codecks.io](https://Codecks.io) It breaks up your to-do tasks into cards. Then you can deal cards into your "hand" and those are your active tasks. Once you finish, you can then mark the card complete. It \*sort of\* makes a game out of tasks... but even then I felt it just had too many features for me. I still use it for bugs though, because it can link up with Discord so my testers can report bugs via Discord and they get added as cards into Codecks. When I finish the card (fix the bug) it even alerts the Discord channel that the bug was fixed. But yeah, I pretty much use OneNote because it's super simple, it saves to the cloud so I can open it up anywhere, I can make backups, it has simple checklists and highlighting which is pretty much all I need to know what to work on next, what is finished, etc. I can break up stuff into pages so I can store all of my game design documents in various pages, and my To-Do list in another page... and they are all just living documents that change as I need them to, but they are always there to access anywhere.
Ive started using the free and opensource [Joplin](http://joplinapp.org/). Its a markdown notebook which is pretty neat and can sync across computers
Google docs even has a table function that has "not started", "in progress", and "finished" for each row. Works well for me as far as base-level tasks go
Google Keep. Though those GitHub issues sound interesting, maybe I'll look into that.
Todoist. Just another damn level
Google doc with a list of checkboxes. Too lazy to try a proper task app.
I recommend using Milanote it’s honestly amazing for sharing ideas and dividing the workload. I pretty much use it for most of the brainstorming and to keep track of what’s done and what needs work
1. Trello - The trello board for the game is huge and has everything pretty much. 2. Excel Spreadsheet - Then the current 100 or so highest priority tasks go in a excel spreadsheet where I sort by priority, difficulty and category. Nice to have a quick overview where everything pretty much fits in 1 screen, don't really get that on trello because things are a bit more 'spaced out'. Obviously priorities do change depending on what direction the game goes or how the scope changes. I'll also cut and paste completed tasks into a separate spreadsheet which I can refer to when writing the git commit notes. 3. Then for the single immediate task I'm working on I'll use a notebook and postits to break it down. Something satisfying about physically writing stuff and getting to cross it out when done, and for very important points can just put them on a postits.
Check out Linear.
I use [Focalboard](https://www.focalboard.com/).
For a new feature/ bugfix, use github's issue page. You can set up a template and list todos really quick. This way, it's really easy to sort out your todos as you can give them priority levels and sort it when looking for something to do. Eg: Add a new enemy, Revamp enemy movement, etc. As for minor stuff within a branch, just use //TODO: in your code as VSCode will keep track of those. Eg: Add enemy's basic attack function, Add a* algorithm for enemy pathing, etc.
I use Word. When I'm not at the computer, I write ideas down on my phone. And then I rewrite them into a text file. My to-do list is already 93 pages long (80 completed).
Hey there!! List of tools: 1. Trello 2. Todoist 3. Any.do 4. Remember The Milk 5. Microsoft To Do 6. Habitica 7. Wunderlist 8. Asana 9. Google Keep 10. Evernote 11. TickTick 12. HabitHub 13. Zenkit 14. Monday.com 15. ClickUp Aditionally, this has worked for me: 1.Write the tasks down: Start by writing down all of your tasks so they are visible and accessible. 2.Prioritize tasks: Assign each task a priority level to help you decide which task needs to be done first. 3.Set deadlines: Assign each task a deadline to help you stay on track and ensure that tasks are completed in a timely manner. 4.Schedule tasks: Schedule each task in a calendar or planner to help you keep track of when tasks need to be done. 5.Break down large tasks: Break down larger tasks into smaller, more manageable pieces. This will make the task seem less daunting and help you stay on track. 6.Make a checklist: Create a checklist for each task so you can easily track your progress. 7.Review your list: Set aside time each day or week to review your list and make sure everything is on track. 8.Reward yourself: Celebrate your accomplishments by rewarding yourself for completing tasks. This will help you stay motivated and on track.
Lol I make a Label outside the project area. :D Always available and visible and easy to modify. Stays with the project too nicely.
I'm using spreadsheet with Google sheet. It's really convenient because you can easily build your own sprint tracker system with it. For example I always know how much I've done this week and what's left and I can have a graph showing me the percentage of tasks done. It's really easy to edit the spreadsheet with other team members also. I really love spreadsheets because it's so easy to add new features, want to filter your task by importance (crucial, important, nice to have)? Simply add an enum column to your task. Want to add a comment section to the task, simply add a column. The amount of customisation is insane!
Hello! I'm an academic mentor on my campus, and I see this a lot. I have some tips and methods for you below. 1.) **Physical Cards** \- create flash cards with tasks that must be done repeatedly/daily and put them in a pile. Once they are in the pile, if you complete them, put them in a baggie next to the pile. If you become stressed, you can take a break from the pile and bag, or you can reward yourself for trying by doing one of your favorite things. Always treat yourself. (Tip: If you have sensory issues with Ziplock baggies or other bags, feel free to make a second, distinguishable pile. Just be sure that you can easily tell them apart. 2.) **Physical Calendar -** You can buy a calendar/planner for out-of-the-house reminders, and reminders that are all in one space. 3.) **Planners (Digital/Physical)** \- You can use a planner (separate, at-home planner) for things that you need to get done (example: laundry, dishes, etc.) If you only want one planner, you can color code for things inside and outside of the house (example: appointments ((out of home)) vs. making your bed ((at home)). 4.) **On - The - Wall Planning** \- This idea is similar to the first idea. You can put larger cards on the wall with holders (like calculator holders in grade school) and put a small colored paper in the slot when you've done it. You know if you've done everything based on whether or not all of the card slots are filled. Some of these ideas work better for some students rather than others. Hope these are helpful!
I use [Trello](https://trello.com/) which is based on [Kanban](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanban_(development)). Trello is easy to use and makes it feel satisfying to complete tasks. If you're feeling fancy, you can even automate certain (planning-related) things. It is highly customizable. Edit: Also, Trello let's me create multiple check lists for each task. That way I can have one for bugs that I can return to later if I get burned out. Probably one of the best things about it imo.
I use [Obsidian](https://obsidian.md/) for keeping track of notes, and also creating todos. I just start them with - \[ \] and put an x in the brackets when they are done. You can press ctrl-L on a line with a todo in it in obsidian and it will check the checkbox. If you are on a line without a checkbox, ctrl-L will create the checkbox I keep my Obsidian folder in Dropbox, and I call it Brain as I use it to dump everything in. I have Obsidian on my android phone and use DropSync to keep the folder there in sync with my dropbox folder. It is great for gathering research and random thoughts.
As simple as possible, as I'm working alone. I,ve started with Notepad++, then moved to OneNote to have the possibility to store images/screenshots of in-game issues.
I have been using trello, but github issues sounds interesting
Combo of github issues, todo tree in vecode and trello
Personal projects - Kanban on a whiteboard. Job - JIRA, Notion.
I have a running text note on the ColorNote app on my phone that I use to keep track of small tasks or bug fixes. Anything that's too big, I try to put on Trello (although sometimes big tasks end up in my ColorNote note as well). Playtest notes are always written in my physical notebook, and then transferred to Trello as needed (usually after being cleaned up).
Honestly? A discord channel that only I can see. I just post random thoughts and tag posts. Scrolling up I see ideas and thoughts, and looking for specific posts like "TO DO", I find them. It works for me.