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Re: Ask HN: What Are You Working On?

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Post by thecolorblue » Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 3:17 PM UTC

stfurkan wrote: post #78

thecolorblue wrote: post #71

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I love it! I signed up to be the groundskeeper. I really want a 2d world so I can see everything going on in the game. Even a static map would help visualize what the game is about.

Thank you :) There is a simple map currently but it can be improved. You can see it on this page after you sign in -> https://duckville.town/city How can I make it better? I'd be happy to hear your feedback.

You could either go down the 2d isometric map route (something like animal crossing) or something closer to google maps (maybe with mapbox studio?).

The current map feels more like a menu to me.

Re: Ask HN: What Are You Working On?

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Post by stfurkan » Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 5:51 PM UTC

thecolorblue wrote: post #111

stfurkan wrote: post #78

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Thank you :) There is a simple map currently but it can be improved. You can see it on this page after you sign in -> https://duckville.town/city How can I make it better? I'd be happy to hear your feedback.

You could either go down the 2d isometric map route (something like animal crossing) or something closer to google maps (maybe with mapbox studio?). The current map feels more like a menu to me.

I see, thanks for the feedback :) It'll be a nice addition to the game.

Re: Ask HN: What Are You Working On?

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Post by babuskov » Mon, Jun 15, 2026, 6:53 PM UTC

3stacks wrote: post #81

babuskov wrote: post #48

Angel Investor Simulator: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4771830/Angel_Investor_Si... You bid against other investors in a show similar to the Shark Tank and then you assign advisors to help the startup grow and finally cash out after IPO. The ideas that startups have are wacky for the fun factor, but the economic simulation underneath is realistic. There will be a free playable demo soon.

This looks fun, I love sims like this. Don't suppose you can easily compile for MacOS? GL with the game

I think I could if I had one. My engine uses SDL2 and I developed it using macOS initially. In fact, I had a working build until about 6 months ago, when I replaced my old High Sierra install with Debian. It's an old Intel MacBook Pro, but the game compiles on Android and Nintendo Switch as well, so I think it should work on newer Apple Silicon as well.

Re: Ask HN: What Are You Working On?

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Post by itake » Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 10:14 AM UTC

vivid242 wrote: post #25

Leash, a low-dopamine mobile browser replacement: https://leash.ax

The address bar is so important to me, b/c I want to see the tracking codes, the domain name, is my connection secure?

Re: Ask HN: What Are You Working On?

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Post by itake » Tue, Jun 16, 2026, 10:19 AM UTC

palpfiction wrote: post #39

https://getkakeibo.com - an extremely simple app to get your finances in order, based on the kakeibo method. You make a plan for your month (income, fixed expenses) and then you track your expenses daily, categorising them into simple buckets: wants, needs, culture and unexpected. At the end of the month, the app guides you through a reflection flow where you can learn about your habits and think about what you want…

I want to build a personal finance app that is identity based, similar to how dieticians and athletes approach their health.

If your best self is someone that doesn't drink, why did you spend $50 last month on alcohol?

Or if you see yourself as a thoughtful planner, why do you keep going to last minute convenience stores?

The goal is to help the person align their spending with their values.