Next step: swap out Heroku app for Render with new Docker build

One step closer to releasing our locations feature (for testers): we're now using Docker so PostGIS runs reliably 👌

1. Your game isn't out already. 2. Your game is far enough along that you're comfortable providing a few screenshots to run in the magazine. 3. You're willing to answer a few questions about your game so we can quote you in the preview. Over email is fine, but a quick live demo over Zoom and short Q&A would be great.

Making an indie game? Want people to read about it in the upcoming new issue of EGM? As in, in an actual paper magazine?

Pitch us at support@egmbook.com and include "Under the Radar" in the subject line.

Three main criteria to keep in mind:

omg so exciting: just ran through my 'first impressions' feedback walkthrough for the first time with a tester on the live staging site!

(It was my mum. Hi mum!)

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Testing Hub Developing the app to help you get started with anything you want (or need) to do more of and keep going, while doing good. - gaidheal1/ProgressRPG

Progress Update 11

1. Game onboarding flow completely rewritten
2. Revamped GitHub Progress wiki and added new Testing Hub
3. New interface going live soon!

Check out the new Testing Hub: buff.ly/EWsAQL0

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Python package changes didn't help. Now trying loading websocket patterns in the asgi file instead of routing, so that everything is loaded in the right order.

Second attempt at pushing an update. Let's hope Python package versions don't break it this time!

Progress RPG Tester Application Welcome to the Progress RPG Tester Application! Progress RPG is a web app that combines productivity with role-playing adventure — helping you tackle real-life tasks while guiding your character in a…

Now inviting alpha testers to try Progress RPG!

Got ADHD? Help us make the app better for you. Register your interest here: buff.ly/CTHLqp7
Already got some super feedback on onboarding and UI.

Want the app but not to test? Sign up for waiting list: buff.ly/0aqJ1Ma

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Why is the word maintnenance maintenance mantenna MAINTENANCE so hard to type dammit

Currently working on Minaeintinacen mode for Progress

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Just came up with an idea for a t-shirt design promoting Progress RPG!
It'll have "Steps to Progress" at the top, and a QR code, then a list of checkboxes with this text:
[x] Look at this t-shirt
[x] Notice there's a QR code
[ ] Snap a picture and join for free!

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Here are the Top 5 Dogs of the week!

ADHD productivity app idea: An app that simulates an auction or bartering situation where you tell the app something you need to do. It then asks you to break the task down into parts.

The next stage it then bargains with you, and if you can't say yes to a task, it goes back and breaks down the-

Woohoo, user registration now functional! Only one thing left to do  in current phase: check maintenance mode works in React

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