Preview of 2.0 - Runes!
Minor Update: 2.1 is released with return of shuffle feature, and some speed enhancements.
I admit I wasn't very excited about this at first, but building it has actually been a blast, and I was hyperfixated on bringing this feature alive for the past weeks, probably to the detriment of my sleep (but it's worth it!). I'm working on polishing off the last few changes as this version is currently in testing. I hope to release it in early September.
Before I introduce everything about runes, let me give you a tour of the changes in layout that are also inside this update.
Addition of Meanings Tab
I know I'm breaking like one of the basic design rules of mobile, which is having a maximum of 5 items in the navigation tab...but in 2.0, a new tab is added for meanings. About a year ago I moved the reference section from inside the "Reference" tab, which was inside the "Learn" tab. I thought this location was somewhat too hidden. It made way more sense to me that since decks are such a huge part of the tarot / cartomancy experience that they had their own tab, so I created the "Decks" tab, where you can check out each deck that you own, eventually see all their meanings, etc.
But this was deeply confusing to some folks, I think partially because that last tab used to be the "Shop" tab. People were upset because they thought I removed that section, instead of what I thought I was doing, which was make it more prominent. To this day, I still get a bunch of comments asking me either where it went, or why I removed something so important. When all along, it was there, available for less clicks even!
So keeping this in mind, and seeing the request here to just better organize anything purchasable into its own section, "Decks" will basically be reborn into "Meanings", and "Shop" is now it's own thing that will have anything with upgrades. Hopefully this change is self-expanatory. Clicking on decks you already own in the shop tab will bring you to the meanings tab FYI.
Decks Tab --> Meanings Tab, Shop Tab
It would be nice if there was a dedicated store page to purchase credits, additional storage, and membership all in one page. Tina's Comments: Before you all murder me for changing layouts so drastically again, I am reconsidering redesigning the app to accomodate this, essentially splitting the "decks" tab into shop / meanings. Meanings tab will of course include the reference section, but where you can also compare all your cards between decks (requested elsewhere), easily switch between decks you own, potentially update personal library of meanings etc. Shop tab includes all purchaseable stuff, but visually features decks, as when we grow this collection I want to prominently feature new artists. Nobody understood that the reference section was in the decks tab. This is partially I think becuase the tab that used to be there was the shop tab, so I don't think new users had that problem? But I am also willing to admit, I did try and force these two together, as a best practice seems to make the maximum amount of tabs 5, and never 6! I am coming around to possibly breaking that rule however. Before implementing, I can share some shitty mockups w/ you all for feedback.
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Runes: Readings and Spreads (Free Feature)
Runes (Elder Futhark)
It would be amazing if you could add in quizzes/info for learning runes for divination too. I'm currently learning tarot and the progressive way the quizzes are set up have been amazing. I've looked on the playstore for something the same as labyrinthos that has progressive lessons/quizzes for runes and have been unable to find anything.
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Rune readings will be in a new tab. To make them a bit easier to access, you can either search in the main Spreads tab, or favorite them later for easier access.
There are 8 new rune spreads for you all to explore, some of which are detailed below.
Rune Decks: 1 Basic Option, 10 Bonus Options
Like tarot decks, rune decks can be unlocked for a one time fee to access them for a lifetime. All rune decks are available for Premium.
This is literally the only part of this gigantic feature update I'm charging for and it's completely optional as an aesthetic upgrade.
Daily Lenormand and Rune Readings
I know the request included the astrology oracle...but honestly, compared to both Lenormand and Runes I feel like the feature is under-developed. There's only one spread available, unlike both Lenormand and Runes. Instead of Astro daily readings, I've included a single rune spread instead.
Daily readings with other decks?
I'd love to choose between tarot, lenormand, or the astrology deck for daily readings. It'd be even cooler if we could tap on something to generate one for all three types! (I love putting together one in each deck) Tarot is my lesson, Lenormand is my theme, and the astrology one is a bit of everything!
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Rune Lessons
Includes an intro, and lessons for upright and reversed.
Other Runes Stuff
- AI Readings - this was much easier to offer for runes over Lenormand, because of how Lenormand is read. Runes are very much read like tarot spreads, so it was much easier to add to the existing AI logic. For Lenormand, I'd have to build a completely different section.
- Custom Lessons and Report Card - Shows how well you're doing and stuff, while also letting you practice your weakest runes.
Not Included This Version, but in my To-Do List
Updates for Lenormand and Runes
- Mirror Data - Part of larger update I want to complete in the future.
- Daily Reading Widget for iOS
- Share as PDF reading
Updates for Runes Only
Free From Cast - Free form readings make much less sense for Lenormand, which is an extremely structured reading method. Rune casting does have a free-form tradition, where you toss the set to a cloth.