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Launch HN: Quell (YC S20) – Immersive gaming and combat workout

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Re: Launch HN: Quell (YC S20) – Immersive gaming and combat workout

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Post by glitcher »

douglaspaul wrote: post #90
glitcher wrote: post #67

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I also love this idea, and the body harness looks like a very innovative approach. I agree with many of the concerns OP mentions, especially the need for a variety of engaging games. The demo game feels a little too cartoony for my taste, would love to see more titles in different styles. Another concern I have is how can it help reinforce proper posture, body positioning, and footwork? I realize this is very difficu…

Thanks for the feedback, and you've raised some great points. We're absolutely on-board with the idea of multiple games - we have the launch title being developed (that you've seen in our current artwork), and others in mind. Out of interest, what would be your preferred style of game for combat fitness? We've had some good discussions around this in our Discord server. To your concerns re: body posture and movement;…

For me personally, I would prefer a more realistic style fighting game for combat fitness where my opponent looks and moves like a real person. Or even something along the lines of the classic arcade fighting games like Mortal Kombat where the violence gets a little more graphic. Basically games that feel like they are targeted at adults instead of all ages family friendly. But I understand the need for variety, and applaud the progress made so far on this project.

Re: Launch HN: Quell (YC S20) – Immersive gaming and combat workout

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Post by douglaspaul »

101008 wrote: post #46
lspreafico wrote: post #37

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Hey! :) Love this idea, and we will definitely consider it. Thank you for your input!

Exactly this ,please. I need something like this ASAP. And I would have bought Quell, but I am afraid shipping to my country would be expensive and problematic.

We're coming as fast as we can! If you're unsure about shipping for now, you're very welcome to join our Discord server, where our community are chatting about all things gaming and fitness.

Re: Launch HN: Quell (YC S20) – Immersive gaming and combat workout

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Post by andybak »

klmadfejno wrote: post #85
m_tweedie wrote: post #73

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Hi, this is Martin from Quell—looks like fun! We realised that Quell is not necessarily a unique name, but felt that it captured the spirit of what we were doing too well to pass up on. A little competition never hurt, right?

> A little competition never hurt, right? Optimism is fine, but realistically, yes, competition over a name for another video game can definitely hurt you.

It's also slightly disrespectful to your peers.

Re: Launch HN: Quell (YC S20) – Immersive gaming and combat workout

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Post by douglaspaul »

chris_st wrote: post #86
douglaspaul wrote: post #14

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Thanks! After the past few months with our heads down it's been so great to share what we've been doing with the world! Variety is absolutely something to shoot for. Personally I've always been big on 'adventure' sports - I find that the distraction from the fact I'm working out allows me to have fun, and still stay (reasonably) fit! Not so easy to do when I'm back around home though - all these activities require ti…

If you're still reading comments :-) I remembered a few other things Les Mills does that are great. They have a lot of training videos, several for each class of exercise they do. They're in-depth, and really show you the form. They add tips to the actual work-outs, so you're constantly reminded of good form. They have alternatives to most of the exercises, so you can modify them if you have (e.g.) knee problems, or…

Ah a Les Mills fan! I have several friends who love the training too, although I haven't heard much about the on-demand stuff until now. Thanks for sharing it!

How has the community element of LM translated to their app? Do you still have ways of engaging or competing?

Re: Launch HN: Quell (YC S20) – Immersive gaming and combat workout

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Post by douglaspaul »

IOT_Apprentice wrote: post #83

Saw a similar Product, but with direct impact training. A partnership with https://joinfightcamp.com/ might be a great thing, especially, if you added sensor pads for the feet to record leg kicks. With your product, I'm reminded of Wii Boxing.

Great comment, thanks for the suggestion. Fightcamp are actually another former YC company - they started as Hykso punch trackers before pivoting to Fightcamp more recently. They are approaching the more conventional fitness market - like Peloton but with boxing, and their prices and model reflect this.

With Quell we're more focused on the immersive gamification - using combat fitness alongside a compelling story to engage users who find existing fitness gamification falls short of what they need to motivate themselves.

We would love to add sensor pads for kicks - Check out our stretch goal for it on the Kickstarter page!

Re: Launch HN: Quell (YC S20) – Immersive gaming and combat workout

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Post by douglaspaul »

xwdv wrote: post #79

Why has no one just created a VR punching bag tracker that gets tracked in physical space, with trackable VR punching gloves?

Good question. From our research into this possible direction early in Quell's journey, we deduced the risk with existing VR tech was unappetising. If the game lags by a few hundreds of a second, you could punch when the bag is in a slightly different position to your VR perception of it...which could lead to broken bones, sprains and torn ligaments. It will absolutely happen when the tech catches up!

Re: Launch HN: Quell (YC S20) – Immersive gaming and combat workout

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Post by nartz »

This looks cool - but it would be 100% cooler if it was just a wearable, that I could customize to use with other games - for instance, World of Warcraft, punching to initiate an attack, and different motions to use items, 'click', etc.

I can't imagine using the wearable very much if the game itself isn't compelling - which, from the movie, looks a little wack

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