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Busy Buddy
I noticed focusing is a bit easier when working with a friend.
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I noticed focusing is a bit easier when working with a friend. Whether at a coffee shop, my apartment, or even in an office space, the simple act of being around people makes it easier to tune out distractions. Unfortunately, it's not like you can just make a buddy appear any time you need to work, right? Of course you can! Busy Buddy is an app for the Playdate that combines the pomodoro method with unique "buddies" with their own stories and quotes who can nudge you to stay on task. The pomodoro method uses timed work periods and break periods, so you can focus on one task at a time, saving distractions for later. Fun buddies "knocking" on your Playdate, keeping you from getting distracted on your phone, combined with pomodoro intervals means you can stay focused all the time. You can even use your break time to play a game on your Playdate. Come back afterwards and your session will still be active! Busy Buddy is highly customizable, I hope it will work great for you!
- Crank: Required
- Tilt: Not used
- Microphone: Not used
Credits
Credits: Created by Ellie of Ellietrick Vibes Software Fonts (excluding "Busy Buddy" stylized text) by Panic Some sounds by Panic Loud knock and chime by Ellie Special thanks to: My friends and family, for being my second set of eyes for all the designs I sent their way (and saving a frog!) SquidGod for tutorials that helped me dive right in. Playdate Squad, for motivation and assistance Panic, for making this absolutely wonderful little console. You! For making this little app worth making. Thanks for being here!
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This game uses the directional pad or crank for option selection and scrolling, as well as a and b buttons. No precise timing or crank precision is required.
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Age note: We think this game is appropriate for everyone. Some office-based humor may be biting for adults though.
AI: This game's developer created it without the use of generative AI.