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Intuitively, that’s how I assumed it already worked, and it’s probably what most new users will also expect. But a single global identity also runs counter to the idea of decentralization, and could invite other further complications.
The current experience can still be pretty jarring.
Strafefox’s account of the game’s development, if anyone hasn’t seen it:
The superior app experience may end up finally tipping the scale on my perpetual indecision between Lemmy vs Kbin.
Designed by none other than the legendary Susan Kare, apparently.
Complete the effect by combining them with a wristwatch broadcasting your heart rate and the transfixed stare of Apple’s goggles.
It’s a paid app only available for Windows and Mac at the moment, but Fork may be worth a look: https://git-fork.com
While I don’t like neutering an artist’s vision in the name of conformity or commercial pressure, it’s generally a wise business practice to avoid deliberately offending your potential audience. I suppose a healthy gaming franchise needs new users to thrive, and maybe toning down the excess will broaden the game’s appeal.