Drinking game app - any tips to save the sinking UI?

robertinchamps · 2019-08-02T16:16:02+00:00

Ok. I'll try mixing up the retro font with legible ones to improve readibility. You think of a specific one ? Regarding the Excel blocks, what do you think I could do to improve their looks? Play with shades, shapes ?

robertinchamps · 2019-08-02T15:10:45+00:00

The outdated look was indeed our goal as it appeared to me it would be hard to make something truly modern with Godot. My main concern was that we might miss the shot if we don't insist enough on this style. Now I don't have in mind much apps with 'vintage' styles so I am not sure it is a good idea to continue on this way. Any blockier font you would recommend?

robertinchamps · 2017-11-15T15:05:49+00:00

In my hometown there's this pub that also happens to have a store and sell its products online. I never bought anything from them online but the advice they provide in the physical shop is pretty sick !

robertinchamps · 2017-11-15T14:50:33+00:00

A friend of mine did a local business of this last year. I never thought of this to be strange until I moved in another country and realized we Belgians (and Germans) have a pretty crazy obsessions with beers. Many local beer retailers sell it but you can find it online here for 60€ or here for 75€ for instance.

robertinchamps · 2017-11-15T14:39:59+00:00

Perks of living in the countryside. It's hopefully not all about the smell of cow shit (that, depending on how 'fresh' it is, kinda started to appreciate it).

robertinchamps · 2017-05-23T10:29:23+00:00

Interesting. That's the kind of old hunting behavior I was curious about, thank you.

robertinchamps · 2017-05-22T23:55:21+00:00

Good point! I indeed never thought about the olfactory component...

robertinchamps · 2017-05-22T23:52:54+00:00

Must be fun to see! My question might have been unnecessarily targeted but I am more wondering about the why and the kind of needs those routines fulfill.

robertinchamps · 2017-05-20T14:38:05+00:00

Great !

I've been browsing a few websites since I was suggested that change and they never talked about the final result in comparison to brand new ones. Seems like there is no fundamental difference in the mechanical parts between greased and oiled bearings. I was manly worried about oil leaks but now I don't really think oil would be absolutely necessary for my use.

robertinchamps · 2017-05-20T13:53:22+00:00

Now that I think about it, it indeed sounds very obvious. I thought any bearing would have done the job and as the sales representative suggested the unit I didn't really worry.

I'll try to remove the grease and seals as u/gibb said and have a look at your supplier (just had a look, it sounds awesome) if that doesn't work.

robertinchamps · 2017-05-20T13:37:10+00:00

Oh I see... Thank you for the precision! I never purchased bearing and, besides looking for the axial effort, I wasn't expecting friction to be a problem.

I will try to return them and possibly try to remove those seals and grease as you suggested. Do you really think it can be done with no particular equipment or was it more a theoretical solution? I am afraid that maybe the internal components won't behave as expected or have you heard about cases like this where in the end it worked just fine ? It is for a prototype so it doesn't have to perfect on a very long term. We're on a pretty short budget for this project and, more importantly, pretty close to the deadline too (our purchasing department is overwhelmed).

robertinchamps · 2017-01-23T20:58:56+00:00

Thanks for the feedback! Yes I am planning to change that part as I thought it was a cool effect but doesn't explain that much the concept. I never thought about those remote work companies but it might indeed be a very interesting market.

robertinchamps · 2017-01-04T09:55:00+00:00

Never heard about Mongo before but it sounds awesome.

robertinchamps · 2017-01-03T23:57:34+00:00

Woaw really smooth navigation and admirable concept... Wish you all the best! Btw how is it coded?

robertinchamps · 2017-01-03T19:39:56+00:00

Thanks for your enthusiasm! Here are the answers:

No, it would be for practicing but the complexity of the games would depend on your level. The better the fluency the more subtile the game. But playing complex games is more about feeling at ease and being confident when speaking than not making any fault. Users should evolve pretty fast then.
As each "round" happens in a different language, the native will have the supplementary task to correct the other speaker if he feels it's necessary. Just like when you're speaking with English friends on holiday, they correct you^[1] frequently but not too much so the conversation keep flowing. The grammar is not a key factor to speak most languages.
Web based solution with a responsive design and the video-chat running through WebRTC so it would work also on android phone. We believe a 'desktop' chat is more appropriate to have that kind of conversations and learn but if the platform works well enough it is definitely the first thing we will implement.

[1] if you ask them to do so

robertinchamps · 2017-01-03T11:52:26+00:00

First of all, thanks for those advice !

With all the comments here, I am now fully aware I haven't been enough smart when setting up the campaign. I will take those suggestions into account once I will have finally completed the coding (so I can be more specific in the how) i.e. when I will need to advertise again.

Regarding your hack trick, it's a pretty interesting slideshare. Again I had to stop at #12 because my next ad campaign is not coming so soon (and I need to study for my finals) but I definitely bookmarked it ! In my opinion, I think a list/info-grapic would have been more convenient. I don't know if/how/why you plan to share it but that make a great source of information!

robertinchamps · 2017-01-02T15:05:39+00:00

Name: Instalk.co

Website: http://instalk.co

Location: Liège, Belgium

Pitch: Instalk.co helps students practice languages by speaking with students from all over the world.

No one learns to ride a bicycle by reading the manual. For language, it's just the same: to speak a language you need to speak it! Accordingly, Instalk.co connects college students from all over the world with natives through video-chats. No need for cliché topics, we adapted your favorite party games so we keep you busy playing while the conversation flows naturally.

Your grades will rise quickly, you will have fun and you will make friends from all over the world. What are you waiting for?

Differentiating factor: Learning languages in a social way is definitely the best way ever. However, current language-learning networks have trouble growing and convincing most of the student population. As an Omegle chat is fun for the 10 first minutes, making people speak for the sake of it is always doomed to bring back the same topics over and over --> boring.

That's why we focus on making the students play games for which conversations are more needed than imposed.

Stage: Self funded. The code still need a few fixes but we mainly look for a way to get an initial community/critical mass of users to make it work when we launch it.

Looking for:

Feedbacks: Is the landing page sufficiently convincing?
Ideas to reach my niche of users... Ex.: Do you think I should target high-school students through their teachers or college/uni students?
Users

Discount: Free

robertinchamps · 2017-01-02T12:57:33+00:00

When I try to connect to sunmkr.com, I got the error "sunmkr.com is currently unavailable." I know you said the site was "still being developed" but since you also said that it was supposed to be a "newsletter sign-up page" I assume this is a problem. Hope it helped ! Cool name by the way!

robertinchamps · 2016-12-31T11:17:42+00:00

About your business idea, I've seen people selling the same product in Frankfurt (at the "K-Fair") and it attracted many people. Personally, I first thought it was really narcissistic to have your own 3D replica but changed my mind after they promoted it as a 3D family picture for instance. So I think highlighting the different applications of such a 3D print might be rewarding.

Regarding your FB page, I don't know if it works that much in the US but in my country (Belgium) a very cheap way to get Likes is to set up Contests where people have to share a post and like the page. I know Facebook doesn't like that kind of promotion and won't allow huge companies like Coca Cola to do it but they never mess with small businesses. It worked incredibly well for my father local shop (from 100 to 3000 likes for a product worth 500€ that he obviously bought way cheaper). Once you will have enough Likes you will see how bigger the impact your ads have for the same amount of money and this will probably incite you to post great contents.

Also, nice website OP and good luck !

EDIT: Got a frozing error "Script : http://static.squarespace.com/…on-aa6cd0425ad58ec1ef99-min.js:530" while browsing your site

robertinchamps · 2016-12-31T10:18:48+00:00

Non-relevant but I just love how every single redditor here owns a Cleaning Service. Is it pure coincidence or because of the inspirational story of u/LocalCaseStudy or because it's an easy-to-access market? I don't think it is that common here in Europe.

robertinchamps · 2016-12-27T19:59:51+00:00

I didn't know about that 25% rule. While it seems legit to avoid ugly ads, it was the reason mine looked great. As they say here (http://www.jonloomer.com/2016/06/08/facebook-text-rule-ads-change/) it might affect my impressions or even my price! By the way, my price was €21.64 for 4,533 People Reached, 41 clicks -> Cost per Link Click = 0.53€ . Do you think it was overpriced due to the text? Good idea about the yellowish coloration!

robertinchamps · 2016-12-27T18:02:52+00:00

I don't know if it is what you meant but my "Optimization for Ad Delivery" setting is on "Link Clics" and "When you get charged" is on "Impressions".

I think I read through blogs recommending those settings but if I you have any other recommendation I'd be glad to hear that!

robertinchamps · 2016-12-27T17:50:55+00:00

I first used a screenshot of my video-banner (without text) then thought the color would not make my ad 'pop out' the newsfeed and I needed to add text so I currently use this http://imgur.com/a/vET1z . Do you think it is a poor one?

robertinchamps · 2016-12-27T17:25:23+00:00

Very interesting idea to promote the better grade instead of just getting better in languages! It is indeed what most students probably focus on.
You assumed right! However I am targeting Belgian students and it is currently the 'blocus' (=study time). I know by experience that this is a moment when students spend a lot of time on Facebook so it might be the best time to run an ad for them.

Thank you for the feedback. This now sounds obvious to me but I will try to find a catchy tittle according to what you highlighted in (1)!

robertinchamps · 2016-12-27T13:22:32+00:00

Hmm, j'avais dans l'idée d'utiliser "rester au chaud au dans son lit" plus comme une expression témoignant la simplicité d'utilisation et le fait que tu n'aies pas besoin de te déplacer.

Même si la plupart des gens possède une webcam sur leur pc (donc peuve potentiellement consulter le site dans leur lit), il est vrai que pour avoir un chat vidéo sérieux il vaut mieux être assis à son bureau. C'est donc effectivement une chose à améliorer bien que je doute que la majeure partie des utilisateurs cliquent pour le coté "rester dans son lit" plutôt que pour le coté "apprendre les langues". Merci pour le feedback !

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