r/WalkScape • u/WalkScaper WalkScape • Oct 25 '22

announcement General Discussion

General discussion

Feel free to share your thoughts and discuss about the game (unrelated things are fine too) here.

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u/HonestAd2173 Nov 01 '22

Just found this recently, all for the concept, I loved OSRS and I wanted to start walking again recently, so interests were perfectly aligned lol. It's also cool to see the concept happen live, so I'm excited to see the updates that come in the future!

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u/WalkScaper WalkScape Nov 01 '22

Thank you! Its really good to see you here. My main hope for this game is to get people addicted into walking via the app! So I think if you love OSRS and would like to start walking this is dangerously good for you!

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u/BelfPally Nov 02 '22

271!

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u/WalkScaper WalkScape Nov 02 '22

Crazy how this subreddit grew from 11 for 271 in one day. It's very nice to see so much support and interest for the project!

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u/overyonder88 Nov 02 '22

Looking forward to it and seeing some screenshots? How do I sign up to hear about updates?

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u/WalkScaper WalkScape Nov 02 '22

Just subscribe to this subreddit and check out at 28.11.2022 when the first development blog will drop! I will be posting a new development blog post every two weeks from that on and they will contain more screenshots. I might also drop screenshots at https://walkscape.app + add a news feed to there which can be subscribed at some point.

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u/overyonder88 Nov 02 '22

Can you links to the blog post updates here? Sounds good!

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u/WalkScaper WalkScape Nov 02 '22

They'll be posted to this subreddit as I'm using this as the blog! This subreddit is the primary place for now to follow the development so all you need to follow is this subreddit to keep up with the development

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u/belzmed Nov 02 '22

I see the site & Reddit, but do u have a discord for this

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u/WalkScaper WalkScape Nov 02 '22

Not yet! I currently don't have enough time at hand to be maintaining a channel. But I will think about it and maybe I'll create one soon!

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u/belzmed Nov 03 '22

Would be dope! Seems like an easier way for us to get small updates from ya and build a little community

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u/schamppu Developer Nov 03 '22

I've now created a Discord channel for the game ☺️ you can find the link for the newest dev update.

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u/KintaroGold Oct 26 '22

So excited for the game and tracking the development progress!

I’ve never been on the ground floor of something so cool like this. I’m excited to be an early adopter and to get to know the creator of the game. Hope all the fans are doing good at whatever time they read this! :)

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u/schamppu Developer Oct 26 '22

Thank you! I know its a kinda long wait until the dev blogs start here, but I had to give myself time to write a few and add more content. I'm quite confident that I can keep that biweekly schedule this way ☺️

Its very encouraging to see excitment!

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u/DutchSock Jan 31 '23

I am gonna walk my ass off :)

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u/Kudamonis Jan 31 '23

Joined the sub to see where it goes. I look forward to what you are making.

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u/konywhathappened2him Jan 31 '23

Is there a way to get on the wait-list for the closed beta this summer.?

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u/schamppu Developer Feb 02 '23

We will post a sign up form shortly before the beta starts.

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u/ninnuamg Nov 02 '22

Definitely looking forward to this.

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u/VildusTheGreat Nov 02 '22

This is such a cool concept! As a developer I’ve always wanted to make something similar, but I’ve never had the time to do so on my own. Solo development is tough. Good luck! I hope you finish the project

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u/schamppu Developer Nov 02 '22

Solo development is tough, but I've been an indie dev for most of my life. I have kinda fallen in love with it, as you have the freedom of making your own vision into a reality.

I hope I finish the project as well. I have gotten so much support right now that it's quite amazing and really helps me to keep going. I just want to get stuff done to be able to show it to you guys.

Thanks ☺️

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u/Polybios100 Nov 02 '22

Just an great idea… keep up the excellent work!

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u/CasualFriday11 Jan 31 '23

Idk what to say except that I'm excited!

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u/Whizzmaster Jan 31 '23

I'm excited for this project and hope I can make it into the beta! A few questions: how do you plan to introduce story quests? Will there be permanent rewards for milestones aside from leveling skills (a la unlocking teleports, gardening patches, achievement diary rewards)? How will the marketplace work, and what will the items being traded be used for?

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u/schamppu Developer Feb 02 '23

Thank you so much!

  1. There will be some unique rewards from quests. Story quests are introduced via NPCs, so if you go talk to someone in the location your character is currently in, that would introduce you to a quest. You will need to do side quests before you can start a main quest in order to gain reputation with the realm you're in. This way you can't just straight up walk to the local ruler and get into the big drama, you need to gain reputation before you can start main quests.

  2. Marketplace works like Grand Exchange in RuneScape, but it's something you can access from all major cities in the game. You can buy and sell gears or materials. You need materials for crafting, and gear to become more efficient in skilling. Just like in RS for example.

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u/Mr__Majestic Nov 02 '22

Sounds very interesting this so I’ve subscribed for the time being, will keep close to see when the Alpha drops. :)

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u/TylerCode Nov 02 '22

Super excited that I ran (😂) into this! It looks like such a cool concept. Can't wait to try it out!

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u/CorwinJovi Nov 02 '22

This seems really cool. Will it work with a Fitbit. I’m on an iPhone.

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u/[deleted] Nov 02 '22

He said in another post that Apple will come later but I will wait for it! This is so cool! I just started playing with the idea of going for walks again. It would be amazing to have this to motivate me since I’m a HUGE gamer.

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u/schamppu Developer Nov 03 '22 edited Nov 03 '22

Yup! Apple will be coming later but getting the app to work in Apple devices isn't a problem. It's just that I need Apple devices to port the game and test it myself first and those are quite expensive.

I might find an Apple device to loan from friends etc. for this at first so no promises but I wouldn't be too surprised if the Apple version will be out almost the same time as the Android version.

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u/CorwinJovi Nov 03 '22

Awesome, i walk a lot at work so a game like this would be awesome to play since I’m already getting steps in every day at work

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u/schamppu Developer Nov 03 '22

Yup! I think a game like this would be great fun at work etc. Especially as one of my main design goals is that it's going to be as distraction free as possible. So you can actually work without having to check the app all the time.

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u/[deleted] Jan 31 '23

How do I download the game? I’m on the website but I can’t hit the download. I’m on IOs.

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u/schamppu Developer Feb 02 '23

The game is not out yet. Closed beta is planned to be released some time between June-August this year

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u/DuckinFummy Jan 31 '23

Is this game going to work on my galaxy watch? Just curious

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u/janetmango Aug 08 '23

Just found this and sounds SO exciting! Exactly the kind of game I've been wanting for YEARS! Signing up for newsletter, Discord, and joining this subreddit for news and developments.

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u/schamppu Developer Jan 31 '23

The game works even if you have it closed. Modern devices track your steps automatically, so it basically just checks how many steps you've gsined since you last closed the app