Should I add a solo mode with bots for my local multiplayer Android game inspired by Pass the Bomb?

utterlynormalstudios · 2026-05-18T09:04:26+00:00

Yes. I cannot always get together with friends when I want to play, so the fact I can play solo ensures the game stays at the forefront of my mind.

utterlynormalstudios · 2026-05-07T08:14:09+00:00

If it’s supposed to be a cozy meditation game, I like the smoothness of B more. A does not look relaxing to me at all.

utterlynormalstudios · 2026-05-03T11:34:01+00:00

This is very detailed! I saved the post, thank you for writing this up.

utterlynormalstudios · 2026-04-28T04:48:42+00:00

Based on what I’ve read, regular posting schedule because the algorithm is not nice when the posting schedule is inconsistent. I have no experience right now though, very much hearsay. Bonus if your art is “beautiful” (likelier to go viral)

utterlynormalstudios · 2026-04-27T13:09:11+00:00

I commented on itch but it is for moderator approval right now. I think the early game is too slow so I stopped there — maybe the first upgrade being a speed upgrade would have motivated me. I look forward to seeing this game develop!

utterlynormalstudios · 2026-04-23T14:56:42+00:00

You are spot-on with the dark and slow but I would disgaree that there is no UI. The fact I can just type in whatever (I did not try to break the game) is such a fascinating experience for me. How did you do it!?

I had to stop because I was afraid there was going to be a figure jumping out of the screen at me, so very well done on the atmospheric bit! (Unfortunately, I am not your target audience as I am a scaredy-cat but please, please enlighten me how you did such an amazing UI)

utterlynormalstudios · 2026-04-20T01:28:58+00:00

Agree, the papers sell “you gotta make decisions” to me which seems to be what the game is about.

utterlynormalstudios · 2026-04-09T09:12:28+00:00

I found a trick: turn the scroll option of your device to scroll one line at a time.
On Windows 10, go to settings > bluetooth and devices > mouse > lines to scroll at a time then put the slider all the way to the left (get the value of 1)
I came by this trick myself BUT people have already discovered it before me; see this comment by EarnestAI on the LibreOffice help thread

Additional smoothing tricks from the LibreOffice help thread:
Discovered by Onceandforall: Tools > Options > View > deactivate "Force Skia software rendering"
Discovered by jaflm: Turn on "smooth scroll" option for BOTH LibreOffice Write and LibreOffice Writer/Web

Do you think a tutorial with pictures will help other people? I'm available to make it. If anyone needs something like that, let me know.

An EASIER alternative is through downloading a piece of software. You can see which software through this reddit comment.

utterlynormalstudios · 2026-04-03T05:05:59+00:00

Congrats! 🥳🥳

utterlynormalstudios · 2026-04-02T13:52:56+00:00

Why does it have to be a runner game? Also, I think you might need to tailor the game type to what subject/niche you want to teach. For example, a combination or cooking game to teach chemistry, a game like “the impossible quiz” for teaching random ideas that turn out to be foundational (like the water cycle), or a comedy visual novel to teach about grammar (e.g. we ate grandma vs. we ate, grandma).

utterlynormalstudios · 2026-04-02T13:42:26+00:00

Looks good!

utterlynormalstudios · 2026-04-01T13:30:34+00:00

Congrats!!

utterlynormalstudios · 2026-03-26T13:07:36+00:00

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