I'm building a NationStates app for iOS

[Elest Adra]

Howdy folks,

I'm building an iOS client app for NationStates. For the first release, I'd like to simply provide functionality to read and answer issues, and to add new features with time (if someone would like those).

Do we have a lot of players on iOS? If so, I could definitely invite some players for beta testing (iOS 13 or later). Please let me know if you are interested.

Update from December 28th:

Thanks for the interest folks! The first version took a bit longer than anticipated - partially because I was exploring new technologies, partially because it's December. I've decided that going through a beta test phase would take a bit too long, so I went straight to release. I'm still very curious for your feedback.

Anyway, the app is called "Issues for NationStates" and can be found in the App Store, here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/issues-fo ... 1543636795.
As the name suggests, current functionality is based around reading / answering issues. I'm planning to expand beyond that, but I wanted to get started easily.
Source code is available here: https://github.com/bart-kneepkens/Issues

If you have any feedback, please let me know. If you have features you'd like to see next, please let me know too!

[Phydios]

Sounds cool. I'd be willing to beta test the app, if it gets that far.

[SherpDaWerp]

Howdy folks,

I'm building an iOS client app for NationStates. For the first release, I'd like to simply provide functionality to read and answer issues, and to add new features with time (if someone would like those).

Do we have a lot of players on iOS? If so, I could definitely invite some players for beta testing (iOS 13 or later). Please let me know if you are interested.

As far as features etc. go, you can't really look past Stately - I use Android and it works great. If you're making an iOS-equivalent, duplicating it's functionality would be a good place to start.

[Comfed]

Howdy folks,

I'm building an iOS client app for NationStates. For the first release, I'd like to simply provide functionality to read and answer issues, and to add new features with time (if someone would like those).

Do we have a lot of players on iOS? If so, I could definitely invite some players for beta testing (iOS 13 or later). Please let me know if you are interested.

Ooh, sounds interesting!

[Free Las Pinas]

I use iOS, and while I and probably many others will be interested, it would probably be too much of a hassle. Iirc, Google Play has a one-time fee of $25, while Apple has a fee of $99/year. Not to mention, apps would have less functionality than the website itself, since they would rely on requests by the NS API.

But good luck if you do plan on pursuing this!

[Elest Adra]

I use iOS, and while I and probably many others will be interested, it would probably be too much of a hassle. Iirc, Google Play has a one-time fee of $25, while Apple has a fee of $99/year. Not to mention, apps would have less functionality than the website itself, since they would rely on requests by the NS API.

But good luck if you do plan on pursuing this!

From what I've read on this forum, most developers seem to be discouraged by the Apple Developer Program fee. It's OK, I already have such an account, so I'll distribute the app through there.
To be completely aligned with the website feature-wise is a gigantic task.. But I'll start simple and improve from there; personally I care about providing a user experience that is more suited to iOS.

[Elest Adra]

Howdy folks,

I'm building an iOS client app for NationStates. For the first release, I'd like to simply provide functionality to read and answer issues, and to add new features with time (if someone would like those).

Do we have a lot of players on iOS? If so, I could definitely invite some players for beta testing (iOS 13 or later). Please let me know if you are interested.

As far as features etc. go, you can't really look past Stately - I use Android and it works great. If you're making an iOS-equivalent, duplicating it's functionality would be a good place to start.

Thank you, I've been definitely eyeing that one; perhaps I can steal imitate some layouts from them, since folks seem to enjoy that app a lot.

[Viciebskaja]

Howdy folks,

I'm building an iOS client app for NationStates. For the first release, I'd like to simply provide functionality to read and answer issues, and to add new features with time (if someone would like those).

Do we have a lot of players on iOS? If so, I could definitely invite some players for beta testing (iOS 13 or later). Please let me know if you are interested.

As someone who plays NationStates on iOS probably over 80% of the time I'm super excited for this! If you need beta testing for the app I'd be willing to contribute to that.

[Brown Spot]

I just want to say, I'd be interested in a good IOS app!

[Elest Adra]

Ooh, sounds interesting!

Sounds cool. I'd be willing to beta test the app, if it gets that far.

As someone who plays NationStates on iOS probably over 80% of the time I'm super excited for this! If you need beta testing for the app I'd be willing to contribute to that.

I just want to say, I'd be interested in a good IOS app!

Thanks for the interest folks! The first version took a bit longer than anticipated - partially because I was exploring new technologies, partially because it's December. I've decided that going through a beta test phase would take a bit too long, so I went straight to release. I'm still very curious for your feedback.

Anyway, the app is called "Issues for NationStates" and can be found in the App Store, here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/issues-for-nationstates/id1543636795.
As the name suggests, current functionality is based around reading / answering issues. I'm planning to expand beyond that, but I wanted to get started easily.
Source code is available here: https://github.com/bart-kneepkens/Issues

If you have any feedback, please let me know. If you have features you'd like to see next, please let me know too!

[Middle Barael]

I usually play NS on an iPad, and so I’d be willing to beta-test your app (so long as it’s free)

[The republic ofTexas and northern Mexico]

I’ll download as soon as I update my phone

[Silvedania]

I’ll download as soon as I update my phone

same

[Free Las Pinas]

Thanks for this, I’ve downloaded it, and it looks pretty great. Something I like a lot would be the “past issues” portion, but I haven’t tested url For the record, I use dark mode.

https://i.imgur.com/QGCR9ei.png
https://i.imgur.com/XJZQNg3.png

My only question is if the thing that changed in my motto will have to remain that way, or maybe it’s a problem on my end? It doesn’t bother me, but it’s still nice to see it. This is what’s supposed to appear instead of the random characters: °˖✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧˖°

[Honeydewistania]

Looks great - I downloaded it. Though (obviously) you'll need to add more than just issues.

[Elest Adra]

Thanks for this, I’ve downloaded it, and it looks pretty great. Something I like a lot would be the “past issues” portion, but I haven’t tested url For the record, I use dark mode.

https://i.imgur.com/QGCR9ei.png
https://i.imgur.com/XJZQNg3.png

My only question is if the thing that changed in my motto will have to remain that way, or maybe it’s a problem on my end? It doesn’t bother me, but it’s still nice to see it. This is what’s supposed to appear instead of the random characters: °˖✧◝(⁰▿⁰)◜✧˖°

Awesome, thanks for checking it out! I'll try to make sure your motto displays properly in the next update.

[Elest Adra]

Looks great - I downloaded it. Though (obviously) you'll need to add more than just issues.

Cool! What do you think would be the logical next feature?

[Homyland]

Howdy folks,

I'm building an iOS client app for NationStates. For the first release, I'd like to simply provide functionality to read and answer issues, and to add new features with time (if someone would like those).

Do we have a lot of players on iOS? If so, I could definitely invite some players for beta testing (iOS 13 or later). Please let me know if you are interested.

I play in iOS 10.3.3.
If the beta is available for that version, I will happily test.
If the final app is available, I think I will download it.

[Honeydewistania]

Looks great - I downloaded it. Though (obviously) you'll need to add more than just issues.

Cool! What do you think would be the logical next feature?

Stately is able to access the WA and vote on stuff - that'd be a good step. (Of course adding RMB features to the app would be even better, but I'd imagine that'd take much longer)

[Comfed]

How about a “coup region” button?

[Bormiar]

Looks great - I downloaded it. Though (obviously) you'll need to add more than just issues.

Cool! What do you think would be the logical next feature?

Maybe try the following:

• WA voting
• telegrams

I'm sure a lot of players would really like an RMB feature, but that could be a pain.

Long term, speaking as someone who regularly used NationStates on IOS, the biggest problem you could potentially solve is the forums. There's no mobile forum site, and the desktop version is a massive pain in the ass to use on mobile. Again I'd call that a very long-term goal (after the useful gameside features which are probably much easier to code).

I tried out the app today, and it looks incredibly promising. I noticed that the section for your nation page doesn't have a lot of important parts like badges (something issue answerers love to keep track of) and the description, which, while less important than badges, could be useful to some. The badges might be a priority.

Also, I have to say I would use this solely for the past issues feature. Thank you!

[Microsa]

Howdy folks,

I'm building an iOS client app for NationStates. For the first release, I'd like to simply provide functionality to read and answer issues, and to add new features with time (if someone would like those).

Do we have a lot of players on iOS? If so, I could definitely invite some players for beta testing (iOS 13 or later). Please let me know if you are interested.

I'm interested!

[Leutria]

I use iOS and might be willing to help test. Not sure if I would use it long term or not (I might still want to get card packs ), but I am curious.

[Sicilian Imperial-Capitalist Empire]

How about a “coup region” button?

"Wait, it's all raiders?"

"Always has been"

coups region instantly

[Comfed]

How about a “coup region” button?

"Wait, it's all raiders?"

"Always has been"

coups region instantly

Hey, defenders coup regions too!