The Journey of osu! and the Future of lazer

TLDRosu! started as a hobby and grew into a community-driven game. The development of lazer aims to stay true to the game's roots while accommodating new features and a mobile audience. Mappers' transition to lazer requires implementing familiar features from stable. Feedback and improvements will shape the future of osu! and lazer.

Key insights

🚀osu! grew organically from a hobby project to a community-driven game.

🌟The development of lazer aims to stay true to osu!'s roots while introducing new features and a mobile app.

💡Mappers' hesitation to use lazer stems from the familiarity and efficiency of the current editor in stable.

🔄The transition to lazer requires implementing familiar features and hotkeys from stable.

🔮User feedback and continuous improvements will shape the future of osu! and the success of lazer.

Q&A

How did osu! evolve from a hobby to a community-driven game?

osu! started as a hobby project and gained popularity through word-of-mouth and the enjoyment people found in playing the game. The community grew as more people discovered and joined osu!, contributing to its development.

What is the vision for the development of lazer?

The development of lazer aims to stay true to the roots of osu! while introducing new features and a mobile app. It seeks to provide a seamless transition for users while accommodating the changing needs and expectations of the community.

Why are mappers hesitant to use lazer?

Mappers are accustomed to the current editor in stable osu! and have developed efficient workflows using its features. They may be hesitant to switch to lazer because the new editor may lack some familiar functionalities, making it harder for them to adapt.

How can mappers transition to using lazer?

To encourage mappers to transition to lazer, the development team plans to implement familiar features and hotkeys that exist in the stable editor. This will provide a smoother transition and help mappers maintain their efficiency and workflow while using lazer.

What will shape the future of osu! and the success of lazer?

User feedback and continuous improvements will play a crucial role in shaping the future of osu! and the success of lazer. By actively listening to the community and incorporating their feedback, the development team can ensure that lazer meets the needs and expectations of the osu! community.

Timestamped Summary

00:00osu! started as a hobby project and grew into a community-driven game.

02:27The development of lazer aims to stay true to osu!'s roots while introducing new features and a mobile app.

06:37Mappers' hesitation to use lazer stems from the familiarity and efficiency of the current editor in stable osu!.

07:37The transition to lazer requires implementing familiar features and hotkeys from stable osu!.

09:17User feedback and continuous improvements will shape the future of osu! and the success of lazer.