Hi
@AlexG,
Firstly, thanks for the positive feedback. It really is motivating hearing that people are enjoying the app.
With regards to the fake locks, I don't think that they need changing. If you're using a 4 digit combination then yes chances are you're going to spot that the number doesn't look like the one you was shown when setting up the locks. But whether you try the combination or log into the forum and check your ticker, they both require steps to confirm if it was the real one. Checking the ticker seems like extra steps though, especially if it was the real combination.
Having the app telling you instantly that it was a fake lock might take that away for some people, especially those that can't remember any of the numbers, like those using 8 digit combinations.
The bots do need more work done to them as they were last updated before some of the extra cards and features were added. It's been quite some time before they were looked at. At the moment I don't see them as a high priority because they've all got an overall rating of 4+ out of 5. They will get looked at again though. I have to be careful with them because they're not in the slightest bit intelligent and if they start randomly adding extra greens or double ups etc. some people may be locked for a lot longer than they'd hoped for. I do want to take them further, just to see if I can achieve some basic intelligence, memory and personality with each of them but it's not something I've ever done before.
Messaging in the app has been discussed quite a few times. I know the app needs it but there's reasons why it hasn't been introduced yet. I also know the emojis are pretty basic and often hard to interpret. I have a friend that's keyholding for me with the app and within the first day or two she picked an emoji for her mood and it confused me. After asking her she bashed them (nicely) saying that I don't have many to pick from.
Yes to minigames, just not sure when, what games, and what rewards etc.
Working on the app doesn't really cost but it does take up a lot of time. I've taken this week off work to try and focus full time on the app and work on the next version. Hopefully by the end of the week I can feel like I've made good progress.
I realise that I can only take the app so far on my own while holding down a 9 to 5 so I am considering options.
Thanks,
Kevin