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Re: Show HN: OwnTime – a chess clock for your day's priorities

#31

Very nice, I will buy it. I am also searching a special feature which add recurring alarms like every 45 minutes (for remembering to get up from my desk). Can you add a feature like that or point me to a similar app?

Thank you! I appreciate it!

Yes, some type of regular notification similar to the one-time wrap-up notification is something I would definetely consider. This overlaps with the Pomodoro-type of apps, which is why it wasn't top priority for me so far.

Re: Show HN: OwnTime – a chess clock for your day's priorities

#33

The "What makes it different" feels so AI-generated :(

Color scheme and typography also scream Claude. But nice idea.

Thanks!

I hear you. Not in love with those particular colors either. I need (a) 5 light + 5 dark colors (b) that are pairwise discernible when next to each other and (c) don't get confused immediately with Apple's Activity rings. That last (c) unfortunately rules out many popular open/free color schemes from charting libraries I know.

I'm no expert on colors (nor typography), so will gladly take input from anyone more proficient than me.

Re: Show HN: OwnTime – a chess clock for your day's priorities

#36

That's a nice side project, however pomodoro timers are a dime a dozen

Thank you.

I know, and I didn't need a Pomodoro timer.

What Pomodoro doesn't show you and is at the heart of this app: the things you neglect, front and center, not in the shape of todos (and bad feelings) but it the shape of your personal priorities.

Re: Show HN: OwnTime – a chess clock for your day's priorities

#37
I need something like this, but haven't been able to find anything. I'm mildly ASD and having time boxed todo items in an easy "this is what you need to do next, tick it off when it's done" way is basically the only thing that works for my brain. Many years ago I used to have a macOS menubar app that let you arrange your tasks on a timeline of the day, it was magnificent.

Re: Show HN: OwnTime – a chess clock for your day's priorities

#40

This is great and NOT another pomodoro and I gladly paid £2 for this piece of software which I COULD throw at Fable and probably get something similar but honestly can't be arsed and just want the app.

That's the attitude. :-) Thank you!

Btw, good luck with Fable working with Watch Connectivity and AlarmKit. I mean, it does try hard. ;-)

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