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  1. Comment on I made a word game - and it has come a long way in ~games

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    Hmm, good point. I wonder if it's an "accessibility" feature -- we have options for more readable text, etc.

    Hmm, good point. I wonder if it's an "accessibility" feature -- we have options for more readable text, etc.

    1 vote

  2. Comment on I made a word game - and it has come a long way in ~games

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    Well this is actually a recruitment tool for a shadowy spy agency, we'll be in touch. :)

    Well this is actually a recruitment tool for a shadowy spy agency, we'll be in touch. :)

  3. Comment on I made a word game - and it has come a long way in ~games

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    Sorry for the name-entry outage this morning folks, twas developer error. I instituted some security policies to prevent spamming on the leaderboard (and blocks for some low-hanging offensive name...

    Sorry for the name-entry outage this morning folks, twas developer error. I instituted some security policies to prevent spamming on the leaderboard (and blocks for some low-hanging offensive name fruit) and I did so with a bit too much gusto. Like, all the gusto.

    1 vote

  4. Comment on I made a word game - and it has come a long way in ~games

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    Thanks for this (and hey, congrats on basically dominating the game these days -- ha!). We had an influx of vulgar names on the leaderboard and I battened down the hatches a bit. Turns out, I over...

    Thanks for this (and hey, congrats on basically dominating the game these days -- ha!). We had an influx of vulgar names on the leaderboard and I battened down the hatches a bit. Turns out, I over battened.

    Just getting to this now, so it's not particularly relevant, but the issue is resolved! With apologies.

    1 vote

  5. Comment on I made a word game - and it has come a long way in ~games

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    I think I have integrated these fixes, testing now. Thank you for the helpful feedback!

    I think I have integrated these fixes, testing now. Thank you for the helpful feedback!

  6. Comment on I made a word game - and it has come a long way in ~games

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    Agreed on all points, working on this as we speak.

    Agreed on all points, working on this as we speak.

    1 vote

  7. Comment on I made a word game - and it has come a long way in ~games

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    Fantastic, thank you so much -- I'm currently sorting out how to roll in OpenDyslexic as a font choice. This is next on my list.

    Fantastic, thank you so much -- I'm currently sorting out how to roll in OpenDyslexic as a font choice. This is next on my list.

    1 vote

  8. Comment on I made a word game - and it has come a long way in ~games

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    Spent some time after class today adding accessibility features (high contrast and better voice over support specifically). I also set the iOS app to honor the "reduce motion" options. I'd love to...

    Spent some time after class today adding accessibility features (high contrast and better voice over support specifically). I also set the iOS app to honor the "reduce motion" options. I'd love to make it as accessible as possible -- the lazy part of me is asking "any thoughts?" right here, but I'm also going to do some research into best practices. I'm sure folks are tired of having to tell every dingaling developer the same things over and over again.

    2 votes

  9. Comment on I made a word game - and it has come a long way in ~games

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    Yesss, thank you! Huge help. I'm going to work on this right now.

    Yesss, thank you! Huge help. I'm going to work on this right now.

    1 vote

  10. Comment on I made a word game - and it has come a long way in ~games

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    Thanks once again for all the great ideas and feedback, they're all going on the list and/or being implemented as we speak. One general guiding principle here for me is that I really don't want to...

    Thanks once again for all the great ideas and feedback, they're all going on the list and/or being implemented as we speak. One general guiding principle here for me is that I really don't want to gather any meaningful data on the user, or throw up a login screen. I find that to be anathema to the very concept of the game (I sound so highfalutin, but you know what I mean), so that limits some of the more interactive things we can do well -- like, say, long term sub-leaderboards for groups.

    2 votes

  11. Comment on I made a word game - and it has come a long way in ~games

    Leahey
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    Love it, thank you!

    Love it, thank you!

    1 vote

  12. Comment on I made a word game - and it has come a long way in ~games

    Leahey
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    I like that, how about after completion? That way the chances of being accidentally spoiled are reduced.

    Since you're offering to play the replay of the current leader after completing the puzzle maybe you could also offer that same replay from the leader board...

    Something like:

    👑 name 📽️
    other name

    I like that, how about after completion? That way the chances of being accidentally spoiled are reduced.

    2 votes

  13. Comment on I made a word game - and it has come a long way in ~games

    Leahey
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    Great point, you should absolutely at least have the option to decline.

    Great point, you should absolutely at least have the option to decline.

    2 votes

  14. Comment on I made a word game - and it has come a long way in ~games

    Leahey
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    Hmm, so like you'd seek out the leaderboard entry (or not)?

    Hmm, so like you'd seek out the leaderboard entry (or not)?

  15. Comment on I made a word game - and it has come a long way in ~games

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    Good note, thank you! I can definitely think about how best to show the current word on the tutorial screen. Or maybe the entire thing needs a rethink.

    Good note, thank you! I can definitely think about how best to show the current word on the tutorial screen. Or maybe the entire thing needs a rethink.

  16. Comment on I made a word game - and it has come a long way in ~games

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    So like "Archive" but at the end of the game it takes you to another day you haven't already played? Or maybe Practice Mode should just kind of keep the games coming? I like this idea.

    So like "Archive" but at the end of the game it takes you to another day you haven't already played? Or maybe Practice Mode should just kind of keep the games coming? I like this idea.

    2 votes

  17. Comment on I made a word game - and it has come a long way in ~games

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    Made a tweak and the change should be rolling out shortly. Thanks for the note!

    Made a tweak and the change should be rolling out shortly. Thanks for the note!

  18. Comment on I made a word game - and it has come a long way in ~games

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    Thanks for the tip, I just put it on the list!

    Thanks for the tip, I just put it on the list!

    2 votes

  19. Comment on I made a word game - and it has come a long way in ~games

    Leahey
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    Great job! Thanks for the kind words -- minimalism was definitely what I was shooting for. I've tried to be thoughtful about UI and any additional "thing" I clutter the screen with. I'm glad it...

    Great job! Thanks for the kind words -- minimalism was definitely what I was shooting for. I've tried to be thoughtful about UI and any additional "thing" I clutter the screen with. I'm glad it comes through.

    4 votes

  20. Comment on I made a word game - and it has come a long way in ~games

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    Hey folks! Thanks to all of your feedback, tips, beta testing, and support, Pivot has come a long way. And now it's in the Apple App Store as well! Free of course, not trying to sell anyone...

    Hey folks! Thanks to all of your feedback, tips, beta testing, and support, Pivot has come a long way. And now it's in the Apple App Store as well! Free of course, not trying to sell anyone anything. Just updating the community that helped bring this thing to "market." :)

    App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/pivot-the-game/id6759224219

    TestFlight to join the beta: https://testflight.apple.com/join/gJ5c8rj4

    13 votes