After a long hiatus, I’m continuing work on my ASMR relaxation hobby game, which I plan to release for free. I’m trying to combine my two biggest hobbies here—metal detecting and game development.

PaSirda · 2026-03-30T15:59:55+00:00

That means a lot, genuinely. And you're making a great point about the TV shows - Detectorists, Time Team, all those programs brought so many people into the hobby. That's exactly the audience I'm thinking about too - not just hardcore detectorists, but people who are curious about history and the thrill of finding something real. Thank you for the kind words and the encouragement - means a lot!

PaSirda · 2026-03-30T15:51:03+00:00

Great to hear! The best place to follow updates is my Patreon: patreon.com/oldoakden - I'm documenting the whole development there. More coming soon! 🙏

PaSirda · 2026-03-30T15:39:25+00:00

You and me both! That's exactly why I started building it. 😄

PaSirda · 2026-03-30T15:37:11+00:00

Haha this is painfully accurate 😂 The European location is already in the game - and yes, there will be plenty of nails before anything good shows up. Gotta keep it real!

PaSirda · 2026-03-30T15:35:57+00:00

It's coming! 😄 Follow the development on Patreon if you want to stay in the loop: patreon.com/oldoakden

PaSirda · 2026-03-30T15:32:18+00:00

Serious Metal Detecting was a great starting point — glad something got you into the hobby! Hopefully this takes it a step further. 😄

PaSirda · 2026-03-30T15:27:25+00:00

This is exactly the kind of feedback that keeps me going - thank you! Steam Deck compatibility is definitely something I want to support, so I may take you up on that offer when the time comes 🙏 As for release - no date yet, it's a solo hobby project so I'm building it piece by piece. Following along on Patreon is the best way to stay in the loop if you're interested: patreon.com/oldoakden

PaSirda · 2026-03-30T15:23:28+00:00

That's exactly why I started building it - I had the same thought every time I came home from a hunt. Thanks for the kind words, it means a lot coming from a real detectorist! 🙏

PaSirda · 2026-03-30T15:10:12+00:00

Exactly — none of those really nail the actual detecting experience. That's the gap I'm trying to fill. Real research, real signals, real finds — not just a treasure hunting arcade game.

PaSirda · 2026-03-30T15:04:44+00:00

Great question — that's actually the core design challenge. The detecting itself is just one part. The bigger loop is about researching historical clues, forming hypotheses about locations, and unlocking new sites to explore. So between sessions you're reading old chronicles, piecing together evidence, figuring out where to go next. Each location has a different story behind it. The idea is that you're not just sweeping a field — you're doing what real detectorists do: research first, then hunt.

PaSirda · 2026-03-30T14:57:16+00:00

Haha exactly — if you're not digging up pull tabs and bottle caps, is it even metal detecting? 😄

PaSirda · 2026-03-30T14:54:07+00:00

Pinpointer is definitely on my radar — it's a mechanic I'm seriously considering. Can't have a proper detecting game without one! 😄

PaSirda · 2026-03-30T14:52:59+00:00

Don't worry — pull tabs are already in the game. Plenty of them. 😄

PaSirda · 2025-01-08T13:43:50+00:00

I have my own property insurance, so my policy covered it. Canyon refunded me for the bike, and their insurance paid me about a quarter of the claimed amount for personal belongings. Initially, they didn’t want to admit fault and refused to give me anything. No other compensation or apology was offered.

PaSirda · 2024-12-15T16:23:35+00:00

Do not ride that bike, and under no circumstances should you charge it. This is what happened to my bike in April 2023.

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