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Update

Added 2021-01-25 10:15:54 +0000 UTC

Hello Patrons.

Just a quick update to let you know what I've been doing. It's kind of techy, but I know some of you are techy.

Before Christmas I spent time researching different technologies, and translating the backend of Pathbuilder 2e from Java to Kotlin Common (Kotlin is awesome by the way, I'm a total convert now). Since Christmas I've been working on a web app written in Kotlin JS using the same Kotlin Common backend as the android app. So far it is working very well. Some of you might remember that I ran into issues with a web app last year, due to the design of the backend and server issues. This new design using Kotlin allows the app to run smoothly as it runs almost entirely front end in the user's browser using caching. In many ways, it is no different from downloading an app (it even works offline once it is cached) but with better cross-platform capability and updating capacity. I plan to monetize it exactly the same as the android app (no subscription), with a one off payment to unlock some features, but with most of the app available for free/ad supported (exactly like the android app). I'm probably a couple of weeks away having a working prototype to show with all of the free features enabled.

Also to be clear, the web app will not replace the android app, which will always be the best choice for android users. It's meant as a way to make the app accessible to pc/mac and ios users. The apps share the same backend to make keeping both apps up to date easier.

For the next week or so I'm returning to work on the android app to make sure that the kotlin backend works without hitch and get the bug reports done, with the app tested in beta for a week or so, in preparation for the Lost Omens Ancestry Guide.

I'm also going to do an update for Pathbuilder 1e soon with some bug fixes and the Deadeye Devotee prestige class I came across while playing Pathfinder: Kingmaker.

As ever, thank you for your support.

Dave