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Update #2: First public playtest is NOW LIVE!

The first public playtest for Isle of Elinys has just officially launched! This is a very big moment for me, as it's the first time people that don't love me unconditionally will play the game, and critique it.

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addedThe first public playtest for Isle of Elinys has just officially launched! This is a very big moment for me, as it's the first time people that don't love me unconditionally will play the game, and critique it. I'm ready for whatever comes my way, but it is a bit like holding my new baby out for the world to decide whether or not they would like to throw tomatoes at it.
changedANYWAY, the game is far from complete, there's plenty of jank, but I'm trying to discover if this kind of game has a chance of being something awesome. If you do get a change to play it, keep that in mind. Consider what the game could be , not just what it is right now. But, also of course, feel free to tell me all the things that are wrong with it right now.

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addedThe first public playtest for Isle of Elinys has just officially launched! This is a very big moment for me, as it's the first time people that don't love me unconditionally will play the game, and critique it. I'm ready for whatever comes my way, but it is a bit like holding my new baby out for the world to decide whether or not they would like to throw tomatoes at it.
changedANYWAY, the game is far from complete, there's plenty of jank, but I'm trying to discover if this kind of game has a chance of being something awesome. If you do get a change to play it, keep that in mind. Consider what the game could be , not just what it is right now. But, also of course, feel free to tell me all the things that are wrong with it right now.

The first public playtest for Isle of Elinys has just officially launched! This is a very big moment for me, as it's the first time people that don't love me unconditionally will play the game, and critique it. I'm ready for whatever comes my way, but it is a bit like holding my new baby out for the world to decide whether or not they would like to throw tomatoes at it.

ANYWAY, the game is far from complete, there's plenty of jank, but I'm trying to discover if this kind of game has a chance of being something awesome. If you do get a change to play it, keep that in mind. Consider what the game could be, not just what it is right now. But, also of course, feel free to tell me all the things that are wrong with it right now.

On that note, if you do want to give feedback, you can do so in a number of places:

  • Right here, in the comments of this posts

  • Join my discord

  • Click the link to the form from anywhere inside the game where it says Give Feedback, or something

  • Go straight to the form here

Have fun with the game, see what works, what doesn't. If you like where the game is going, please drop me a wishlist! It'll really help to keep me motivated on the journey into the world of game development.

Thanks all!

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Steam News / 8 May 2026

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