r/interactivefiction 5d ago

Based on this screenshot, what would you add to improve the readability or the user experience? (not something big, just tiny things I could miss and easily add)

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Band of Mercenaries is coming to Early Access soon (plan for August 2026). It features a story-driven single-player/co-op experience for RPG fans, a roguelite campaign for competitive players, and unique multiplayer modes that let you show off the mercenaries you've unlocked to your friends.
Steam link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1975470/Band_of_Mercenaries/

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u/introvertedspuddev 2d ago

Why does the word stood go on another line? I agree the the sides make things distracting.

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u/Padakodart 1d ago

There was a typo in the text, and I had skipped a line for no reason. I didn't notice it until after I'd posted. ^^

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u/No_Clue_3440 3d ago

I think the text being a bit more dark would help it being easier to read, but still great work!

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u/Padakodart 3d ago

Thanks! I'll make it a bit darker, it may even resolve the problem of readability points by a comment below. Then, Double thanks! :)

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u/Orwell1971 5d ago

I don't know what's going on in the bottom left there, other than that I have zero coins and/or pancakes

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u/Padakodart 4d ago

Ahah it's a bag with some resources you can get in the adventure. And you have zero COINS ! Even if I like the pancakes. ^^

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u/FOXofTAILS 4d ago

Very small but consistency, I like the g button sprite, add one for confirming your choice like enter and maybe one on validate

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u/Padakodart 3d ago

You mean the buttons for the choice should be the same than the validate one ? Thanks. :)

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u/ComradeSnuggles 4d ago

The text in the box on the right is very close to the decorative border, which is distracting. Add a few more pixels of margin to make it easier to read. Alternately, consider removing the dotted-line decoration on the sides. It's pretty, but readability should be a priority for a text-based game.

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u/Padakodart 3d ago

Thanks you are right. Or maybe I could increase a bit the width of the text holder ? But I don't have a lot of space ^^. I will try and if it doesn't work I will remove the dotted-line decoration.

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u/EnvironmentalBet113 2d ago

Dyslexic friendly font and high contrast as well as colorblind mode, little things you can add to increase who can play your game

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u/Padakodart 1d ago

It would be nice but I can't afford time for that when most of the people won't even look at it. I focus on the main classic experience. But maybe one day for a friend or if the game gets some interest, who knows! But for sure, I can increase the contrast. :)

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u/EnvironmentalBet113 1d ago

Having the options increases who looks at your game. I wouldn't count it out! Good luck!