Dizzy Hill Studios asked us to clarify some things.
Ilona Andrews App – this is a book-journaling style app that’s being beta tested right now. It lists our series, presents blog posts, has quotes, progress rewards, etc.
Wanderer Chronicles: Out Of Orbit – this is a farming sim video game set in the Innkeeper universe that is developed by Dizzy Hill.
The App
Why do we need the app?
It’s a fun way to keep up with your reading progress. It will have quizzes, lots of worldbuilding stuff, some free fiction, and most importantly, it will pick up our news, so you won’t have to worry about missing a release or a giveaway.
What information does the app store?
The app is stored locally on your phone. We don’t really keep any of your information. You are not logging into an online server or anything like that.
Are there in-app purchases?
No. The app links to our book and merch store, but you have to make your purchases online, separately of the app environment.
When is it available?
September. It is free and it will be implemented on iPhones first. If the demand is there, we will invest in the Android version as well. The initial launch version concentrates heavily on Maggie’s world, because we used it as our test case, but we will be adding Encyclopedia sections for Innkeeper, Hidden Legacy, KD, etc. as we go along.
The Game
What is the game about?
You crash land on a planet and end up running an inn. Due to plot reasons, it won’t be a full inn experience. This inn has less powers than Gertrude Hunt, but it will allow you to make specific rooms to attract guests. You will grow crops, harvest timber, mine ore, salvage space wrecks for parts, etc.
When is it available?
The game is a long way off. We expect at least 2 years until Early Access/ Beta Testing.
Which species appear in the game?
The game will have a mix of familiar species like the Otrokar, the Vampires, and the lees, but will also feature original species, not mentioned in the books. Some characters from the Innkeeper Chronicles might make cameos.
Giveaway
Because the Innkeeper Universe is so large, Dizzy Hill would like to know which of the alien guests you would like to see.
To enter, leave us a comment on this blog post and tell us what is your favorite species and why they should get a spot in the game.
Winner will be chosen at random and will win a $100 private shopping spree at our store. We will even resurrect the old Innkeeper designs for you like the Dushegub tote on request.
The giveaway is open to international readers with the caveat that not all items might be available. Winner will be chosen on September 4th.
Quillonians! I love Orro, he is one of my favorite characters
100% agree – the drama would be so epic to see in a game!
I’d have to say Orro would be #1, and the kooko #2. Can’t wait to see what you come up with!
The space chickens! The instructor Thet is wise and all knowing.
I think he would be great as a character that pops up and asks if you’re sure you want to do what you’re about to do, but in a scholarly way. He could be in the in-app help avatar, too.
Are the vampires a given? Because yum, intergalactic vampires. 🧛♂️ If they’re a given, then the shape changing Shih-Tzus like Beast are a must. 😀
Please invest in Android. I hate feeling like I’m penalized for not preferring the iOS.
Same! Another humble request from an android user.
Another vote for Android here… would love to share in using the app.
Yes to Android please 🙏
Throwing in my request for an Android version. Please please please
Ditto.
I can beta test Android and PC, if you really want to go out on the available platforms. I have some experience beta testing apps, although technically I was documenting the app to build in-app help. I just went about it from more of a Q&A/I-touched-the-red-button way instead of following developer specs and notes.
It also appears there are some iPhone simulators that will run on PCs, so you can open testing if you need more testers.
The Koo-ko! Not actually sure if they’re my favorite (who can pick just one?), but I really feel like the game needs philosophical space chickens! 😆
There are so many to choose from! It I’m going to have to go with the Lees. I just love everything about them. The moment when grandmother Lee stepped off the pillow and everylee gasped was so real to me.
Man, I love Oreo! So him!!
Merchant Lees. Bartering for supplies or favors would be fun. Especially if you have to lure different clans with different treasures.
Space Chicken! It’s not an Inn without Orro. Or similar Chef!
space chickens
Hard to pick just one, but it would have to be the Lees. All that cuteness in one furry, deadly package.
Definitely the Lee’s. Also Orro, because I have a hard time picturing him in my mind. All three werewolf forms… Who am I kidding, I want them all.
Cookie and his family. I forgot what his species is called. Cute but cunning win the day every time. Looking forward to this new venture. Have a wonderful weekend
I rather liked Wing the Ku. So sweet, so much trouble.
I would also say Quillonians for the drama potential. Admittedly most of the species bring the drama in their own way but Orro takes it up a notch.
If Quillonians are tough (all those quills!) to put in the app, I would pick the vampires. They are firm in their arrogance and superiority but give them a shot of espresso and that all goes out the window. Probably can’t have them running around in the buff for obvious reasons but they’d still be entertaining drunks.
The koo-ko! Who doesn’t want to meet philosopher space chickens?
The Merchant Lee’s: adorable, stylish, and dangerous!
Quillonians for sure. We will need to have a chef to cook for our adventures.
Oh, Space Chickens, for sure. But really, it’s hard to pick a “favorite” when all are beloved!
Oh my, it definitely needs a dushegub to supply angst!
Gaheas – what happened to their civil revolution? then again, Barsa, Barsa, Barsa. . . Muckrats! They seem to be hilarious and would definitely be agents of chaos. I love that about them.
Dushegubs, Space chickens, and I don’t remember the name of the fish from the last book out, but them as well. I want the fin dances man!
Also, I 2nd or whatever the number we are at for Android app please
The lees! Cute, deadly and did I mention cute?
I’m guessing werewolves are a given, but the idea of the skill and technological advancement needed to create alpha strain werewolves is fascinating.
Otherwise, Orro in his FIRE phase please and thank you.
Proposal. Definitely the psychotic murder trees. Dushigubs will be included or they will kill you and everyone you love. Do you wish to discuss?
Quillonians! Fire! I love Orro. Also, I can assure you, the interest from Android users is there. I am one of them and am extremely interested.
I think the Otrakar are fascinating because from a writing and game design stand, they offer so many options because of the way they specialize!
the philosopher space chickens!
Orro the Quillonian was fascinating to read about. I’d love to see more of them interacting. Not that I can knock any of the other characters. I own all the books and they inspired me to try the graphic audios. I’ve never cared for audios before but the narrators were superb. No boring monotone here! That southern accent grabbed me first thing. You got me through a long, lonely, pain filled recovery from stage 4 cancer of the mandible and I am grateful.
The space chickens and the ku’s!! Tiny but mighty? 😁
Definitely space chickens. When First Scholar Thek came to deal with the sphinx, that was a *chef’s kiss* scolding!
Lees but I have to say space chickens are a close second. Have to have merchants to sell crops and other crafted goods to.
Ohhh! Tough choice. Either the Merchant Lees or the Space Chickens, probably? There are so many fun ones in this universe.
I would like to see the dushegubs😅
You have the main species and cameos by characters from the Innkeeper universe appearing, so surprise us.
Torn between silliness (Kooko) and interesting (Vampires)
I love the Lees as well.
The Hiru! I always picture them looking and moving like the Mondoshawans. The duck looking robots from the 5th element.
Yes! This is exactly how I picture them too!
So hard to pick one, but I will have to go with the Merchant Lees!
Lees! With options to design their aprons.
The Lees
My initial response would be Quillonians – because every in eventually needs a chef to attract more guests and obviously while they can’t compare with Orro – a chef is a necessity- but then I realized that they have every type of occupation and other species could have chefs as well.
So I’m thinking it must be Lees because there are many many merchants and having a merchant you could go to as a way of trading items or finding what you need seems like a really clever thing to include in a game like this
Tha k you for the opportunity for internation readers! Your Canadian neighbours appreciate it.
Definitely the cunning lees for me.
the space chickens are a must have! also pretty please could we have that pictured tote bag? I may need the reminder to myself to finish the projects I start.
Dushegubs…the portrayals of wise, gentle trees already abound …we need some violent, blood-thirsty trees to balance it out!
Also I like that the announce their speech with its purpose, and generously invite feedback after, so very thoughtful of them.
Not a very original response, but yeah, the Kooko. I mean, trying to keep order during a debate and keeping everyone alive would be a cool minigame! Though perhaps also quite stressful 🙈
The Sun Horde! We haven’t seen much of them except in the graphic novel, and I would like to see more
Since I think lees and space chickens have tons of votes, I feel like Dushegubs need more votes. They would make a very different game contribution than the others.
Hard choice!
I am Team Otrokar ( the Northern, of course) and could they PLEASE PLEASE have their savoys with them?
*Savok
Can I vote for Caldenia? If not, definitely the space chickens!
I vote for the Koo-Ko, because debate and philosophy is good for the soul!!!
Koko space chickens
I’d like to see Dina’s dog and allow her to change into her beast shape if threatened!
And Orro of course!
I love the space chickens. I forget their official name. But I love them because I’ve grown up around and raised earth chickens my entire life and they’re such interesting creatures.
I love the Lees!!! They are so cute and deadly and mischievous! All the best things in life. They are my spirit character! Ppl will adore playing a crafty cute character who swindles and wheels and deals and occasionally assassinates to accomplish the mission.
Also the Kokoos are awesome cause I mean come on…. space chickens?!?! Philosophy nut space chickens?!!!! What’s not to love about that?!!!
The Lees! So cuddly, yet so dangerous!
Another vote for an Android app, please.
All of them, including cookie, Ozro, etc.
Ferrets!
The Lees! So cunning and cute
I would love to see the Hiru. I’m still not sure my imagination did them any justice – their room, their appearance in suits, or at the end when they fully revealed themselves. They would likely make a great end-game type of guest too for the game because they are so difficult to accommodate.
The Lees are super fun, and so was the fish (sorry I forget the species name – competed in the marriage mart spectacle).
Love Orro but I totally want to see Dushegubs!!! Come on, I need them to ask “Do you want to discuss?”
Orro, I think I want ALL the food right now, or the Space Chickens.
Also, please add android.
We android users would hate to miss out…
Thank you
I would like to see more of the Tachi, we have seen very little of them.
Orro or dushgrubs. please make for Android!
So many cool species/characters, can’t just pick one.
kookos, space chickens
vampires, the Innkeeper world vampires are unique and very cool
quillonians, the drama would never end
lees, cute fluffy and merciless
Another android user here. Bummer that the iPhone users get the first round.
hard to choose just one but the lees are definitely in my top favorites list
Lees cute but sneaky
My favorite are the Lees. There are so many unexplored stories there that would be doing for one-off stories.
Second choice: the Dominion/Seven Star Supremacy. Caldaneia (sp?) is my favorite character. .
quillonians. orro and his love of mangos have stolen my heart.
The Lees! Of course, it’s too hard to choose!
I love the Koo-ko as well
The Lee’s, running their shop in Baha-char, should be included. Then many other species could stop by to trade with them. Think of all the bartering!!!
The Lees. They look so little and cute, but are shrewd. From one branch, all your money will be gone. From another, they will shred you before you know why. They have it all, and they now have crossed worlds.
The Lees! Cute, cunning and probably almost always under estimated. I love them and their scheming ways.
Another petition begging for android access. Please please please
1. Oooh, the Kookoo would suit the game well as a farming sim – they know all the stuff necessary.
2. Quillonian as a hidden away creature that can be bribed with produce.
3. The swimming thingies from the Bayou in the Edge series, don’t remember their name. They pulled the boats… time for a reread
Vampires and Otrokars especially Karat and Dagorkun. Their reservations got messed up and ending up at the Inn on the same day.
I vote for the quillonians? Orro’s species!
Orro and Quillions- so much drama
It’s so hard to choose! Caldenia, lookout, orro, i think would be my top three
kooko… stupid autocorrect
The Ku!!! They are such chaos. I think babysitting a Ku would be awful in real life but fun in an in game way. They would create so much unintentional conflict. I love Wing.
Oh, this is hard — but I’m going with #TeamSpaceChicken. Of course, part of me thinks, how can I answer this question without a re-read? Perhaps I’ve forgotten something? 🙂
I’ll chime in on Android if you’re keeping track of demand. Will the iOS version just be iPhone or will it work with the iPad? I know sometimes iOS apps don’t work with both.
The Space Chickens, definitely 😄
The Lees are my favorite species, but if they’re a given then I’d love to see Quillonians! Mangoes as a an incredibly valuable barter?
And, another vote for the android version!
Quillonians because how else will you introduce delicious cookies, cakes, BBQ, eggs three ways?!
The otokra – love their culture and strength.
Quillonians, I think Orro is awesome and would love to see him!!
Dush Gubs because of the chaos they bring.
I think the coukoos should be included. I mean who doesn’t like space chickens? plus they would study all and have lively debates .
The lees are one of my favourite, but I have to say any of the the pets to the main characters – Beast is a must or a pet for sure.
Quillions, for the drama.
Lees, for merchants, with a side of assassins.
Space chickens, for sound (maybe) advice.
And for be a farming game, the beasts that the Vampires and the Otrokars rode.
I want more of the Sphinx and the suncats.sunsets. I feel there is a lot more with that to discover. 🙂
It almost HAS to be the space chickens, although I’d love to see what the artists would come up with for the Hiru.
Space chicken = Rom kylling! On Norwegian❤️😃
Oh, it has to be the Lees! So cute, so crafty 😉 You could broker in-game deals with them for things and… well I guess your negotiating will have to be up to scratch or you’ll be eating nothing but radishes.
The Lees! I love that their cute faces hide their cunning minds!
vampires! I love that coffee is alcoholic to them
Lees!!!
Quillonian. Could you imagine the conversations that could be had in the game with that much drama?! That would be fun.
The KooKo! Who can resist space chickens? Or Quilloians. Mangos anyone?
Clearly the only possible species answer is the Dushegub.
No discussion needed.
😁
(Actually, the lees, because cute & deadly on many levels.)
Muckrats, because I love a species that enjoys fart guns!
I want to more about the Uma and their planet, especially the spider hammocks.
The Lees because they are so darn cute but ruthless at the same time. So fluffy!!
Gaston, Lady Karat, and Lady Ilemina!
Quillonians are the best for max drama and would be perfect for setting up a fetch quest involving mangoes, naturally. Their characters also seem ideal for a NPC spouting entertaining nonsense. Muckrats are a close second for max chaos.
I really love Cyanide of Higgra. Who wouldn’t enjoy having a snow leopard-ish alien that wants all the attentions from you?
I feel like Lees are obvious but I’m still choosing them. I want to see their outfits!
Philosophical space chickens please!
Quillonians!!!
Must have Quillonians!
Will the app run on an iPad? I have an android phone.
I have to go with the Lees! This is especially true after also getting such a wonderful dose of them in The Inheritance, after I already loved them from the Innkeeper Chronicles!
This is a hard choice to make. Sean Evans and the Auul wolves. Why should he be in the game? Even though Sean pees on the apple trees, he defends the Inn with Dina.
Oh my. Too many choices. I will choose vampires, but man I really want to see the Merchant Lees.
Quillonian!!! 😊
the kookoo. or Orro.
Must have the Lee’s because they are so clever and adaptable (and adorable)! Why don’t we have Lee’s stuffies?
Got to go with the space chickens! Because… chickens.
And shape shifters.
From a game plot standpoint I’ll put in a vote for the Hope-Crushing Horde. You could make a fast friend or a dedicated enemy depending on which group visits.
Imagine the autumn festival prep in game …
The kitty merchants! There could be a lot of fun with hosting and trading with them.
Oh, I can’t imagine this game moving forward without the Lees. They are so versatile, clever, and they can smooth or complicate any situation. They’re adorable paws (and claws) are everywhere!!
Also, would love to see this on Android. Interest +1!!
OH NO I typed They’re instead of Their!! UGH haha I see it and I’m wincing, I promise.
Barsa, Barsa Barsa Barsa, Barsa.
P.S. BARSA android version, Barsa. 🙏❤️
Skelzhar because Dan-je-rous
There are soooo many, but I think Lees or the Ku. Both would make such fun trouble!
Oh so many creatures to choose from…I would like to see are the Barsa. Why? One word: Barsa! And also people had already mentioned others that I want to see.
Android please! Favorite species, one of them, is the Koo-ko.
Does iPad count for the apple release? My phone is an android so, please, android, but I do have an iPad. Oh, species… I love them all, but probably Lee’s. Adorable and deadly is such a fun combination!
Space chickens. they could be a great way, to give some emotional depth or simply advice in case of need. If you need some riddles or puzzles, they would be my first choice.
Dushegubs, please! Do you wish to discuss?
Also, Wing (Ku?), the Lees, Orro, Space Chickens, Caldenia, the Otrokars, Vampires, the Tachi, and so on… 🙂
Space chickens……for sure!!!! And iPhonies….Bah!
You’ve got to have the Lees. They smart, wily, and super cute!
The Higgra because I would also like all the attentions.
I love the lees not only are they cute they are also cunning I think having them either as an available merchant or a political advisor would be interesting since they always have their own agenda
Lees! They are cute, sneaky, and deadly.
The lees are an obvious choice, and my favorite <3. They are easily underestimated with fluffy cuteness, will provide challenges in being able to accommodate them as guests and give opportunity for trades for the farm sim part.
Then, kooko, higgra and dushegubs… I'm a comic relief kind of person today, it seems.
the space chickens!!!!
Lees – obvious trading mechanic tie-in, plus they are adorable!!!
Also, Android user here who would be interested in the app!
Space chickens! Then lees and Shih-Tzus like Beast!
Philosopher space chickens please! Koo-ko with big hats are a must.
George & crew. Oh what trouble they could cause!
I vote for space chickens
I would like to see the Lees.
Under that sweet and cute appearance are ruthless merchants who hold a vital part of the galactic economy, not to mention information gathering. Like all merchants, negotiating is second to none with them, and they always have an ulterior motive.
But they have a big heart and a soft spot for Dinah.
Clan Nuan all the way!!!!!
I really love the space chicken philosophers, Koo-ko. I think they’d be really cute to see in video game animation form.
All of them are amazing, but Orro and Vampires rule my heart!
Barca is fun to say, but will it translate well into the game.
Dushegub would be great because they can say outrageous things and wish to discuss!!
He’s not a guest, but Orro is my favorite side character. For the strictly-guest criteria, I’d say the Lees or the Drifan lord.
Hard to pick and so many have already voted for space chickens and lees. Maybe bring in the Edge characters for another visit like Jack, Gaston, and George. They always make it interesting.
Definitely enjoy Koo-ko and feel philosophical space chickens would be a good fit in a game.
Android por favor! Also the Lees! I wanna pet them!!
The sphinx! With the deadly riddle challenges. The wings you don’t want to see. And also the young ones that disappoint their instructors by venturing out too soon and running through classic strings of riddles.
Second would definitely be the lees, though. Especially since we see the merchant clans in one series and a much more martial example that looks down on such “soft” examples in The Inheritance.
The Lees, because they are cute, cunning, and cut-throat.
Lees for me please! Devious and darling!
Barsa barsa barsa!
the Mukama. Every game needs a villain hehe.
and i also want to see how they look like
My favorite species are the Lees. Having them in the game would bring a great opportunity to barter with for supplies. Plus seeing them animated would be super cute!
So many brilliant beings from the Universe. My favourites are the Lees’ . This does not stop me loving the Vampires and Werewolves. The Inn would not be an inn if it did not have a Quillonian. 🙂
I think First Scholar Thek, prominent member and leader of the Koo-ko species, would make a great character in a game.
android please!
Quillians and the werewolves. They need their own colony where they can gather.
I do love the Dushegub. The game does need some kind of villain. You would be obligated to keep them safe and have to thwart their various ridiculous schemes. Wish to discuss
I am excited for this in the future! I want to see the Space Chickens!!! And not just because I am currently knitting an emotional support chicken for myself…
You might consider doing Android. With an LLM doing the heavy lifting doing both is considerably easier than it once was.
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So many of the species I’d love to see have been mentioned multiple times, so I’ll add a vote for the Higgra. Snow leopards are so beautiful
The Koo-Ko space Chickens. Barsas.. barsas barsa… You know I am really struggling here. The Killer Trees.. Yes I want to discuss. Your imagination is so wonderfully weird and off the charts. I’m about to have a melt down!!! Ok so here is the deal, include them all or I will burn your house down.. do you want to discuss? LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!