Dev Log #008 — Building for Mobile First

Historically, browser RPGs were built with desktop users in mind.

That approach no longer makes sense.

A large percentage of players now browse the internet primarily through mobile devices, and Firetorn needs to reflect that reality.

This week I began outlining mobile design requirements for nearly every major system.

Menus must be touch-friendly.

Navigation must remain simple.

Complex systems must remain accessible on smaller screens.

The goal is straightforward: Firetorn should feel just as comfortable on a phone as it does on a desktop computer.

Achieving that will require extra development effort, but it will be worth it.