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Tradle (oec.world)

476 points by tantalor · 1650 days ago · 89 comments on HN

Article summary

The article appears to be about a geography-based guessing game called Tradle, where players try to guess a country based on given information. The game's UI has been criticized for being confusing and unintuitive. Players have to guess the country by typing in country names and using the given distance, arrow, and percentage values to narrow down their options. The game's mechanics and purpose are not clearly explained, leading to confusion among players.

Main themes

  • geography-based guessing game
  • UI design
  • game mechanics
  • player confusion
  • autocomplete issues
  • game improvement suggestions

What commenters say

  • The game's UI is confusing and needs improvement to make it more intuitive for players.
  • The game's mechanics, such as the use of distance, arrow, and percentage values, are not clearly explained, leading to confusion among players.
  • The game's design assumes familiarity with similar games, such as Worldle, which may not be the case for all players.
  • The game's use of a Wordle-style colored square system is unclear and could be improved for better player understanding.
  • Some players found the game to be fun and educational, despite the UI issues.
  • The game's autocomplete feature is problematic and can be improved by using non-standard attribute values or renaming the field to something generic.
  • The game could be improved by adding more features, such as a link to a map or more information about the country being guessed.