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metadat
It really didn't like dildonic. What a shame. xD
taddevries
Maybe link to an about page. Dropping me straight to a login/create account is off putting. I'm sure it's a fun and interesting game but I want to know something about the content before forking over bits of PII.
drcode
Good points, but I can't respond to your points without creating spoilers
gruez
I mean it could be PII, but it doesn't have to be. Just randomly generate a username/password. If your name is john smith there's no reason why you need to use "jsmith" as your username for every site.
lgas
Yes but it requires effort to create an account and remember a password, etc. and there's no incentive to do that without an about page or some other information about the game.
MattPalmer1086
I just made up something. I wasn't intending to come back, but I could always create another one if it was worth it.
thom
Yeah maybe just try JS or even J?
dpcan
Oh wow, this comment is absolutely perfect for this post.

Just so you know, you are technically losing the game right now :)

Confiks
The game is rigged, but you cannot lose if you do not play.
fnordpiglet
My hint is stop once you’ve entered anything more PII than your IP address in their server logs.
Kiro
The form is literally the game. All these comments are even better and more meta than the game itself.
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drcode
You might like my previous weekend project instead: ezbitmap.com

That one was a much larger effort.

etorresh
A great day to choose "UnwashedBellyButton" as my username
someweirdperson
I win!

More imoortantly though, I found a bug: My login does not work!

drcode
Try entering it in twice
someweirdperson
Ah. Twice not enough, needed trice.
drcode
Ooops, off by one error in my code, sorry :)
rpastuszak
We should pair up one day! I work on small experiments every Monday, and mess with games occasionally (e.g. this All-hands meeting simulator: https://rafsters.itch.io/all-hands).
drcode
We should, send me an email (my HN username @gmail.com)
mikewarot
I'm one of only two known MikeWarot's in the world (I'm sure there are more, not yet known to me)

What an interesting point, though.... the line noise I entered first to avoid actually making an account proved that's a bad idea in this game. ;-)

--Mike-- did ok, though.

laurensr
Suggestion: create a temporary user account for new users which allows them to start the game immediately without creating an account. The 'anonymous' account can then be upgraded to a 'real' account if the user wants to.
Kiro
Then there would be no game.
muzani
it's a dystopian simulator
lastdong
Some people here are overthinking it for sure, love the execution!

—— Useful advice on security, don’t ever give a username you’d actually use in random websites, just make something up, and obviously use a password generator.

dingosity
You're going to think I'm a horrible person who's telling you your baby is ugly. But that's not what I'm trying to do. I'm sure your game is great. Some day I will push past my login-fatigue and log in to start playing.

My constructive criticism... and I'm not trying to be a jerk about this, what little I saw of the game looks pretty cool... but... would you consider not having to sign up for an account before playing. Even if an account is required for the game mechanics, maybe randomly generate a user id and let the user start playing. Then if they like it they can change their username and add a password.

Again. Not trying to be a jerk here. I appreciate the hard work you've put into this thing.

drcode
Thanks, no need to be polite, I agree the initial experience sucks, it's kind of required by this particular project. Here is my last weekend project, as you can see it totally is in line with your UI advice: ezbitmap.com
dingosity
oh yes. that is quite cool.
drcode
FYI, I'd love to hear your initial take on the UI for another fun project I'm releasing in the near future (maybe August). It has a bit of a complicated workflow and I'm struggling hard to simplify it and make it comprehendible. If you send me an email at [my HN username]@gmail.com I will send you an early link and your can tear into me how crappy the user experience is if you want :-)
wincy
This is a really funny considering the nature of the game.
Kiro
That would defeat the whole purpose of the game.
schemescape
All these suggestions about removing account requirements prove that Hacker News is the perfect audience for this game.
disposedtrolley
Thanks for posting! Gave me a good chuckle at the beginning of my day, and I miss tiny projects that don't need to aspire to be the next big thing.

Although, I'm not sure if the game or some of the comments here is more entertaining...

saxonww
I found that when reviewing the alternate endings, I was presented with a button for the alternate ending I'd just picked plus one other, but never the ending I'd actually achieved. I was never able to 'go back' to that original ending.
drcode
I figured you already saw that ending and didn't need to see it again- Sorry!
atum47
Can I test it without an account?
bsuvc
Not really. It sort of needs an account for it to work. If you create one you will see what I mean.
Peach_blue
The game is maybe a 6.5/10 but the comments made it a solid 10/10 experience for me and put the first smile of the day on my face.
aldrich
Thanks, this gave me quite a laugh :) I almost fell in the same trap as some in here due to some sudden login anxiety. If only that could've been an alternate ending as well.
tgv
Login anxiety ... now there's a first world problem.
t_mann
Did you make the graphics yourself? What do you use?
drcode
Procreate on the ipad
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