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Android App Beta and New Maps

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The Android version of the app has been coded, and we are ready for the beta testers. Same plan as before: if you would like to beta test the app, please comment below. Our developer will pick out some random names from the comments. If you are chosen, we will email you with a link to Discord where you can post bug reports and comments.

Mod R is off for the weekend for much deserved R&R, so I am moderating this post. I am leaving this note here in case she shows up and tries to moderate instead of resting.

While we are here, we have a couple of new maps. These will be loaded into the app on the next update and will be available under Maggie’s House section.

Both maps were created by Becka of Becka Designs. Check out her Instagram for more beautiful maps.

The Pen

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The Courtyard

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I will be back on Monday with more news.

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  8. Oh I can’t wait. My android phone left me feeling left out. Thank You for doing android as well. I wouldn’t mind trying it out.

  13. Me and my Google Pixel are over here super excited for a chance to try the app, lol. I volunteer as Beta Test Tribute! ;-p

  14. I’d love a chance to beta test. I use a Samsung S26 Ultra if that matters, running on One UI 9.0

  15. Would be happy to test! I’ve been w*iting so patiently for the Android version so I could enjoy on my Google Pixel!

  18. I wanna beta the android!!! I cant wait for the next book I made my husband listen on the way to amd from Texas!!

  20. Would love to test the beta but i know my luck! Hope it all goes great for you guys! Good luck!

  21. It would be fun to test your app. I have a Samsung galaxy 7 flip phone, so we would see how well I can fold your maps. πŸ˜‰

    • off topic I know but so you like the flip? eyeing it as my next phone I’m currently a pixel user!

      • I’ve had a flip3 for 5 years and also have a pixel tablet and have had a pixel phone in the past: I love the form factor and how it easily fits in jacket side pockets etc. even with a case and of course the external screen is much bigger and more useful on the newest flips. I do still prefer “pure” Android on Google’s own devices but Samsung’s customization isn’t too bad and can sometimes be tweaked. For example while Samsung has their own keyboard app they do include the Google one and it is easy to switch in the system settings which has been important for me because I go back and forth between phone and tablet.

  29. Me! Me! Me! Me! Me! Me! Me! Me! (1, 2, 3…) Me! Me! Me! Me! Me! (There, a baker’s dozen.)

    I have a Samsung Ultra phone and a Samsung Galaxy tablet I can test on.

  34. I would love to beta test! At work I’m known as the “Queen Bug Finder” for our systems and tools. I use Discord already too. I have an Android Galaxy S22, Android version 16. This is so exciting!

  35. I would be happy to do beta testing on a galaxy S24 Ultra! =) I hope your weekend or rest is actually letting you relax!

  47. Thanks for the Becka Design beauties, and the news about the android app version. My older tablet and 4G phone probably are outside your testing parameters; so have fun BDH! Enjoy your rest ModR!

  48. I would love to be an Android tester.
    Honor 400 Pro with Android 16 and MagicOS 10.
    Dutch language.
    I’m a Functional Application Manager. I know how to test and how to give feedback.

  49. grainy footage emerges of Mod R streaking through the comments before vanishing back into the woods

  51. I volunteer as tribute for beta testing! πŸ™‹πŸΌβ€β™€οΈ

    Also, those maps look super cool!

  52. I would love to help beta test the android app. As a retired software developer, I know how to report defects in a way that helps pinpoint the issue.

  53. I would love to help beta test the android app. As a retired software developer, I know how to report defects in a way that helps pinpoint the issue. I have a Samsung S24+ as well as an S21 FE.

  60. I’d happily beta test. I have actual software beta testing experience and I’m a giant nerd! Lol.

  74. Please, don’t pick me. I’m in the middle of unpacking in my new apartment. Even though I have an Android phone, I won’t have the time.

  77. I would be happy to Beta test your Android App. FYI, I am on a Pixel 9a and am part of the Android OS Beta Program so can provide feedback on how well your app will run on upcoming Android OS releases. I am currently on Android 17 QPR2 Beta 6.1 (CP41.260831.007.A3).

  78. I would love to volunteer as a beta! I’ve done it for various apps before and am familiar with how to describe how/where bugs are appearing and willing to provide information as needed on the app experience

  84. I would love to be a beta tester. I’ve loved every series the two of you have written, and for the first time in over 20 years considered getting an iPhone instead of an android when it was time to upgrade my phone just to make sure I got your app. lol.

  89. i am so happy you are doing this for us, Android users! thank you for all the love you give us!

  93. ooh! Galaxy 23 ultra.

    I don’t used products or technology in the way that designers intend. I’ve been told by friends & product feedback specialists, “huh, we’ve never seen that happen before” many times!

    thank you for working on the android version!!

  95. oooo I am excited to hear of the android beta test. Hadn’t expected it so soon – thank you!

  97. Android 16, One UI 8.5
    Would love to beta test, but just excited to be getting an android version!

    Hope Mod R is getting a well deserved break πŸ™‚

  99. I love this! I am an android user and suffer sometimes because of it. I can’t wait for this app to go live.

  100. Does this mean they’ve stopped fixing the bugs in the iOS version. I reported fairly annoying one last week and it still hasn’t been addressed.

  104. Yes please! I’m from the Netherlands and am already missing out on so much “specials” from house Andrews!

  114. Extremely chalantly hoping to test the new app! So chalant! Even wearing my We are Very Chalant merch on my flight today 🀣

  122. Hii! Would be extremely happy to test, I frequently do similar ones on Testbirds!☺️ Samsung Galasy S25 Fe

  125. Ohhhh Android app *hype* I would definitly beta test for you!

    Beautiful work, Becka! The maps would be perfect fΓΌr Pen and Paper…

  129. ooohh, I’d like to throw my name in the hat for being an android app beta testers please.
    the maps look beautiful

  130. I would love the chance to beta test this app. I have been a beta tester for other apps and I enjoyed putting them through their paces.

  135. here here!
    I want to beta test the app, I’m going to obsess and click every button, and I’m doing a super intensive workshop and training, my brain deserves a treat!

  146. Hi!

    I would love to beta test. I have an Android… a Samsung S24. Also, I have a degree in computer science and I was tech support for years for a C compiler, so I know my way around a bug report. I. glad to help if you need me. thanks!

  148. Waiting for the App for Android, so I’d be happy to test it (I do not live in the US, is that important?)

  152. I’m on a Samsung Galaxy S22 and would love to test the app and make sure it works for older phone models πŸ˜ŽπŸ’–πŸ«ΆπŸ½πŸŒŸ

  154. Exciting! I’m glad you decided to release an Android version. I’d be happy to help test it!

  169. Please pick me to beta test? I have an iphone and am familiar doing UAT (User Acceptance Trials) in my other life, though to be honest never for a game.

    • oops, please don’t pick me, I don’t have an android phone. I missed that word! But have lots of fun!

  173. I volunteer as a tribute for Android testing!

    Further instruction would be appreciated. Do you wish to discuss?

  186. pick me…pick me… please. I have the time and would love to be a part of the process.

  190. I’ve listened to it 4 times already, and each time I learn something new! I can’t wait for the App!

  191. I’d love to beta test the android version of the app. Samsung galaxy A35 phone, and A9+ tablet.

  196. I would love to test the app on my Pixel 10a! I also have a Pixel watch, so it would be interesting to see how it would interact.

  200. Maybe you still need a tester for the Android version of the app? Was a professional tester during my carreer, among other things, and built a name as one who could always get the tested program to crash in unexpected ways…

    Do not know if that counts as a recommendation, though πŸ˜€

  202. Hurrah! Maps!

    All of the maps, all of the worlds!
    Thank you for the maps!

    I am currently rereading The Edge series (which was my first toe into the HA lake).
    I would looooove Edge maps.

  205. I would be happy to help beta test, but I would be using my tablet not my phone in case that matters.

  224. Would like to try out for the Android App project. I mainly use a desktop (Windows) for my computer work. Thank you for such consideration.

  236. I would kill…wait, no. I would fling peanut butter in an aggressive manner towards someone and then allow my three ridiculous dogs to retrieve peanut butter from them if I could be a beta tester.

    I’m not sure that’s exactly the way to get selected, but here we are.

    Pick me!

  241. Samsung user for years (currently have both phone & tablet), would love to be a tester for the Android version. Thanks.

  243. So excited for the android version. If y’all are still looking I’d love to beta test it 😊 I’m very good at clicking all the things to see what fall out πŸ˜†

  246. Heya, I’m keen to beta test.

    I play and have played video games like Elder scrolls, World of warcraft,Halo, Banished, Diablo, phone games as well.

    I have a Samsung Galaxy Ultra 26,

    and a Samsung Ao5s.

  250. im a software developer who occasionally wrote automated tests. I’m sure i can do a good job testing this for you

  257. I would like to beta test for Android, if they are still accepting for spots!

    I have a Samsung S26 Ultra, if it matters to them.

    Very excited for all of us Android users! πŸ₯³πŸ˜„

  259. Android user who would love to test out the new app. Google Pixel 8 pro. Can’t wait to use it either way.

  260. Would love to beta the Android app. I can test on my older tablet and my newish phone.

  263. I would love to test. It would give me another thing to do while trapped under my napping baby.

  266. I’d love to test it out, especially for the maps. I’m pretty sure I was a cartographer in a past life, lol.

  271. if you still need beta testers, I’m happy and willing. I’m an app designer by day, so I’m familiar with how it goes. Motorola Power G

  276. oh are yall still looking for people to beta test the app?
    im really good with programs, using them an would love to bug check for you

  281. So excited for book 2!

    Thank you for all your hard work! Love all your books!

    I’d love to test the android app!

  288. Hi, Android user here who pretty much lives on Discord (as bookwyrm.j) to game and keep in touch with my friends daily. Would love to test the app and provide feedback on the off chance you’re still seeking beta testers. I love doing that and have before (for apps like the Monomyth games, when Grim Omens was in beta).

    Bug reports, typo feedback, screenshots and feature requests are sort of my thing. I’m one of those INTP nerds who test all customization options, game boundaries and features until apps get mad and start to bug out. lol. I mean well.

  290. So excited for Android!!! Happy to Beta Test (am software dev if that makes a difference lol)

  292. So exciting that we finally have our version of the app. Yay android users!!! I would love to give it a try.

  294. I’m a little late to this, but if you’re still looking for Andriod Beta testers I would be interested