Ask HN: Feedback on an AI-driven "Life RPG" for real-world skill building?
A developer is creating an AI-driven app that gamifies real-life skill development. The app features an AI Game Master that personalizes quests based on user skills and context. Currently in the architecture stage, the project aims to launch as a Telegram mini-app before expanding to mobile and web platforms.
- ▪The app will turn self-development into a role-playing game format.
- ▪It includes personalized skill trees and quests tailored to individual users.
- ▪The developer has conducted market research and has identified potential early users.
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| Original publisher | Ycombinator |
| Canonical URL | https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48379087 |
| Publication time | Wed, 03 Jun 2026 02:19:27 +0000 |
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Hi, HN.I'm newbie here, but I'm getting the hang of things quickly. I'm currently working on a concept for an app that turns real-life self-development and skill leveling into a true RPG.I'm a tech specialist (I code in Python, creating AI assistants), and I'm tired of boring, dry task managers. I want to create a system that truly keeps the user focused on their goals. I think many of us have played character-leveling games, where, unlike in real life, you know where to go and what to do, and most importantly, what you can get for it.The Core Concept.AI Game Master/Mentors: Instead of static task lists, AI acts as a mentor, adapting the difficulty of "quests" to the user's actual level.
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Excerpt limited to ~120 words for fair-use compliance. The full article is at Ycombinator.