Developers targeting macOS aren’t depending on the Mac App Store to sell their products, despite Apple engaging in more aggressive outreach to those creators over the past year.

That’s the conclusion of the fourth annual SetappMac Developers Survey (PDF), which queried 812 Mac app developers aboutdistribution, monetization, and more. The big takeaway: Only 21 percent ofdevelopers sell via the Mac App Store only, versus 32 percent who sell theirapps outside of it, and 47 percent who use a combination of Mac App Store andoutside channels.

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Moreover, some 58 percent of developers’ collective revenue comes from outside the Mac App Store, versus 42 percent via the Store itself. That makes sense, the report added, “considering the 30 percent revshare with the Mac App Store.” Also, nearly two-thirds (62 percent) thought that Apple’s slice of revenue was far too high.

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If these numbers echo the broader sentiment of Mac appbuilders, that’s a potential problem for Apple, which is trying to introduceits developer community to the idea (and eventual benefits) of cross-platformapps via the Mac App Store. With the arrival of macOS Catalina and Xcode 11, wehave Catalyst, the cross-platform tool for iPad and macOS; clicking a fewbuttons in Xcode will translate an iPad app to the macOS environment with(supposedly!) a minimum of work.

In theory, a cross-platform app-builder could boost the Mac App Store, which is anemic compared to the iOS App Store when it comes to available apps and general consumer activity. However, a Dice survey from earlier this year suggested that developers don’t really care about Apple’s cross-platform offerings:

It’s still early days for Catalyst and cross-platform apps,though, and it’ll be interesting to see if Apple can persuade developers toport their iOS apps to macOS. A big part of that could come down to revenue;developers might appreciate the convenience of an app store (especially if thatstore can help highlight their product in a crowded marketplace), but theyreally don’t like shelling out a big chunk of their revenue for the privilege.If Apple adjusts its revenue split for macOS, will more developers jumponboard?

A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux

Have you ever had the situation when you had to chose between having a party-night with your friends or having an awesome boardgame session with your other friends? Neither have I. But imagine if you could combine those two. Dice Dice Revolution is the perfectly 'incompatible' combination of digital board games and rhythm based dancing games.

Revolution

The point of the game is to get the most scores possible by completing combos, setting up Perfect and Fantastic matches with each turn.

Currently there are two game modes in the game:
- 'Quick boogie': The high-score mode where you have to get the most points in 10 turns
- 'All night long': An endless mode where you can practice your moves

Later I might add the possibility to customise the game ('Organize party'), like how many turns you want to play and how difficult the arrow combinations should be but due to time constrains I couldn't create the menu screen for the game customisation screen.

I don't know if I will be able to add music...so if you don't hear music in a rhythm game...well, sorry. If you do and it's horrible then sorry again :)


Dice Dice Revolution Mac Os Catalina

TUTORIAL:

The point of the game is to match up the arrow-tiles you step on (they light up when you step on them) with the arrows shown in the current row at the top. (top-most row)
Arrow tiles:
You have to step on the correct tiles, while trying to not miss any of them or stepping on the wrong arrows. You can only step to adjacent tiles in 8 directions but you can not step on the tile you are already standing on, always keep that in mind when ending a turn.

Combo:
Each time you step on an arrow tile you build up your combo that multiplies your score at the end of each turn. If you step on the centre 'for a quick break' you reset your combo meter.

There are also special tiles that are activated when stepped on. (Every special tile only can be activated once per turn.)
Perfect tiles:
If you step on a 'Perfect' tile you get a 2x multiplier to your current turn score. If you manage to step on both 'Perfect' tiles in one turn you get the 'Fantastic' multiplier which is a 5x mutliplier. This resets with every new turn.
Card tiles:
When you step on a card tile you pull one card from the deck. This card can have different effects, like adding to the scores, giving you additional steps on the next turn or offering free 'Perfect' or even 'Fantastic' multipliers.

StatusIn development
PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
Rating
AuthorBenJoe72
GenreStrategy
TagsBoard Game, combos, dance, High Score, Ludum Dare, Ludum Dare 41, mix
LinksLudum Dare

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