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submitted 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) by schamppu@lemmy.zip to c/games@lemmy.world

Hello again, Lemmy!

It's been a while since I last posted here, and the reception for the post was really awesome - thank you all for that! I also created a community in Lemmy for the game: !walkscape@lemmy.world where I'm posting every development blog post.

We have a new Closed Beta wave right now, so if you'd like to try out the game, you can follow the instructions available at walkscape.app/help. The wave is running until January 7th.

Since the last post, we've now started to add some Quality of Life updates to the game and we're nearly finished with the lengthy optimization process of the game engine and servers. We're expecting to release the next update next month!

If you haven't heard about the game before, I started this project as a personal hobby project to help myself walk more. I tried most of the games available, but I wanted to have something that didn't need attention while walking and wouldn't have predatory monetization like most mobile games tend to have these days.

The game is inspired by RuneScape, and you level up skills, craft gear, find loot and so on by walking IRL. We have a short introduction video to the game where I explain and show how the game works in more detail.

Once again, thanks Lemmy for all the awesome feedback we've got and for the countless encouraging messages that you've sent us. And I'm hoping to see more of you in the game & community!

I'll answer any questions or feedback here in the comments and in our own community. Happy new year, and happy walking <3

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[-] clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works 4 points 7 months ago

Just chiming in to say that I enjoy this game. I just noticed accidentally that I can search in the inventory/bank for things other than the names of items, like searching for "carpentry" returns all of the gear and tools that have carpentry bonuses! That's a really big deal for me because the bank is so full I was keeping notes outside the game on which tools and gear I need for each skill.

[-] schamppu@lemmy.zip 3 points 7 months ago

Yup, the search helps but we do have plans to introduce better bank & inventory management. Next update will include gear sets, so you can easily save some presets to equip.

And thank you so much, I love to hear that people are having fun with the game!

[-] clay_pidgin@sh.itjust.works 1 points 7 months ago

Maybe it gets to be more scummy than you want, but how about notifications when you have no activity going? Like when you finish traveling or your inventory file up.

[-] Obscura@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago

Hey there! Absolutely love the idea for this game. I applied for the last Beta wave but didn't get through, am I able to apply again for the new wave?

[-] schamppu@lemmy.zip 3 points 7 months ago

One application is enough! And thank you! <3

[-] Obscura@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago

Thank you, fingers crossed for this time :)

[-] Ogygus@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago

Do you promise to never add season pass, premium currencies, lootboxes or anything of the sort?

If yes, count me in!

[-] Noodle07@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago

The feels when what you grind in game is lootboxes :x

(can't buy them with money though don't worry)

[-] schamppu@lemmy.zip 3 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

We have lootboxes that are (and always will be) obtainable through gameplay. You can get chests from any activity while you're playing the game. Same applies for cosmetics, which are also something you obtain through gameplay.

The very first devblog I wrote I already promised that we will never do predatory monetisation. Affordable subscription should be all we need to keep the game running. And no ads either!

Looks great! Just applied and will get my family to do the same.

[-] moonburster@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago

Well missed the posts a few times, but applied just now! Looks very cool

[-] TriflingToad@sh.itjust.works 3 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

Looks amazing! I'm excited to try it in the future :)

However I did encounter an issue trying to apply for beta access:
On the application page where you type in all the words using Firefox on Mobile I was able to switch the tab to a different one, but was unable to switch it back without force closing and reopening the browser. I've never had this issue with any other website so I doubt it's an issue with the browser itself (however is still definitely possible).

It did work on my 2nd attempt, but I figured I should let you know incase there's anything you could do about it for the extremely small percentage of Firefox mobile users lol

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[-] flames5123@lemmy.world 3 points 7 months ago

You reminded me to check out the portal again when I signed up months ago! I’ll be testing the beta a lot in the next week since I now have to go into the office 5 days a week. Can’t wait to give the next beta a full try!

[-] djvinniev77@lemmy.ca 3 points 7 months ago

This is an awesome game. I love it and works fine in beta. Thank you!

[-] 0konomiyaki@aussie.zone 3 points 7 months ago

Signed up! Keen to try it out.

[-] JaumeI@programming.dev 2 points 7 months ago

Sounds amazing! Already applied, let'see if my wife and I are lucky ^_^

[-] kertain@sh.itjust.works 1 points 7 months ago

I wish you the best of luck! Glad I saw your post again on my feed :)

I applied!

[-] schamppu@lemmy.zip 1 points 7 months ago

Thank you so much ❤️

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