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       Show HN: Android Dev Quest - A puzzle game solvable only using
       developer tools
        
       Hi HN,  Android has a lot of developer tools available that can
       kind of give you super powers.  Dev Quest is a unique puzzle game
       built exclusively for Android developers -- it can only be solved
       by the creative use of different developer tools.  It's an idea
       that I've iterated on for over 5 years, and finally launched today.
       It's very challenging even for seasoned devs, so there's a
       progressive tips & tips tricks guide included to help if you ever
       get stuck.  I hope people come out the other side feeling like they
       have super powers as an Android developer, and had fun in the
       process!
        
       Author : richzad
       Score  : 56 points
       Date   : 2024-11-16 13:49 UTC (9 hours ago)
        
 (HTM) web link (www.androiddev.quest)
 (TXT) w3m dump (www.androiddev.quest)
        
       | gregmullin wrote:
       | Having lots of fun with this one! Thanks for sharing. Im unsure
       | if i have a setting turned on thats not allowing me to progress
       | in challenge six, after performing the requested action Im given
       | a prompt "answer not detected over this screen". Unsure if i am
       | doing something wrong. Im trying to write as cleary as I can
       | without spoiling for others.
        
         | richzad wrote:
         | Thank you! :) I know what you are talking about. Make sure you
         | are using a developer tool to solve that puzzle. If you are
         | doing it without a developer tool, it won't work. If you're
         | still stuck, the tips guide will help.
        
       | pcblues wrote:
       | About to start. Hoping it's like The Last Starfighter.
        
       | tryggs wrote:
       | Great work!
       | 
       | Are you planning to do something similar for iOS?
       | 
       | As a legal geek, I feel the need to point out that you haven't
       | linked to any privacy policies or similar documents (at least on
       | the website). Is that something you've thought about?
       | 
       | In the early stages you're in, you'll probably be fine, but you
       | wouldn't want to risk getting sued for something so simple down
       | the line.
       | 
       | I'm the creator of a tool called Legalfast (legalfast.app), so
       | I'd obviously recommend it. And hey... if the early adopter
       | pricing feels too steep, let me know!
       | 
       | Wishing you all the best, // Sebbe
        
         | richzad wrote:
         | Thank you! I don't know if iOS has enough of the same tools to
         | make it compelling enough? Worth a look, though...
         | 
         | I did need a privacy policy in order to publish to the Play
         | Store. It's linked to in the data & safety section.
        
       | RandomDistort wrote:
       | I'm really liking this. Out of interest did you have any trouble
       | with the play store review process for getting users to turn on
       | developer mode?
        
         | richzad wrote:
         | Thank you! I had no problem with approval, actually, but I was
         | worried about it too.
         | 
         | The biggest trouble was the requirement to have 20 people in
         | the closed testers track for 14 consecutive days before being
         | allowed to apply for production.
        
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