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New comment by richzad in "Show HN: Android Dev Quest – A puzzle game solvable only using developer tools"

richzad — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:04:58 +0000

Thanks for the feedback. Yes, the game is targeted to people who are already Android developers, but I hope you have fun with it! Just consider the tips & tricks guide a learning center. I did try to hint in the intro chat that only the on-device developer tools were necessary... but once you get to the red levels, things get taken up a notch.

New comment by richzad in "Show HN: Android Dev Quest – A puzzle game solvable only using developer tools"

richzad — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:03:10 +0000

Thanks for the feedback. Yes, the game is intended for people who are already Android developers, so it's impressive you got this far!

New comment by richzad in "Show HN: Android Dev Quest – A puzzle game solvable only using developer tools"

richzad — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:02:20 +0000

Thanks for this feedback! You're right, the start service command did contain a typo. The action had a typo in both code snippets too. I've updated the dev docs for this, verifying that the code snippets now work in the app.

I've heard similar feedback on #7. My plan is to reduce the digit count from 6 to 4, which should still prove you understand how the puzzle works, without making it unnecessarily complicated.

Thanks again for the feedback! I hope this helps unblock you and that you have fun with the rest of the game.

New comment by richzad in "Show HN: Android Dev Quest – A puzzle game solvable only using developer tools"

richzad — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 12:23:27 +0000

Sorry about that! Based on other feedback too, I was thinking of maybe reducing the digit count from 6 to 4. It should be enough to prove you're able to solve the puzzle, but less frustrating.

New comment by richzad in "Show HN: Android Dev Quest – A puzzle game solvable only using developer tools"

richzad — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 22:48:48 +0000

Thank you! I had no problem with approval, actually, but I was worried about it too.

The biggest trouble was the requirement to have 20 people in the closed testers track for 14 consecutive days before being allowed to apply for production.

New comment by richzad in "Show HN: Android Dev Quest – A puzzle game solvable only using developer tools"

richzad — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 20:04:20 +0000

Thank you! I don’t know if iOS has enough of the same tools to make it compelling enough? Worth a look, though…

I did need a privacy policy in order to publish to the Play Store. It’s linked to in the data & safety section.

New comment by richzad in "Show HN: Android Dev Quest – A puzzle game solvable only using developer tools"

richzad — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 18:25:30 +0000

Thank you! :) I know what you are talking about. Make sure you are using a developer tool to solve that puzzle. If you are doing it without a developer tool, it won't work. If you're still stuck, the tips guide will help.

Show HN: Android Dev Quest – A puzzle game solvable only using developer tools

richzad — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 13:49:53 +0000

Hi HN,

Android has a lot of developer tools available that can kind of give you super powers.

Dev Quest is a unique puzzle game built exclusively for Android developers -- it can only be solved by the creative use of different developer tools.

It's an idea that I've iterated on for over 5 years, and finally launched today.

It's very challenging even for seasoned devs, so there's a progressive tips & tips tricks guide included to help if you ever get stuck.

I hope people come out the other side feeling like they have super powers as an Android developer, and had fun in the process!

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=42156400

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New comment by richzad in "South African variant can break through Pfizer vaccine, Israeli study says"

richzad — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 11:25:19 +0000

Isn’t YNet just quoting Reuters? They reference Reuters in the title area.

Several Israeli news sources have an article with almost the same title.

Which Israeli news source would you recommend instead?

Ask HN: Any creative technologists?

richzad — Fri, 08 Jun 2018 15:43:56 +0000

What does "creative technologist" mean to you? I think of it as creatively applying technology, in or out of a screen, to create delightful experiences for people.

What are your favorite creative technogist conferences/meetups? Are there any?

If you don't know of any, would you be interested in one? What would you want to learn and/or experience?

Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=17266543

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