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Interface rework

Interface rework - online detective game

2022-12-07
The game interface was reworked to make it more accessible:
- more contrast on the text content,
- more spaces between lines,
- better organization of menu elements,
- button sizes corrected,
- button shape unified,
- cases were given their "title screens".

Also the mobile experience was improved:
- bigger and more visible buttons,
- input areas to fit better within screen,
- proportions of elements to fit better with smaller screens.


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Temporary access issues

Temporary access issues - online crime mystery game

2026-07-28
Our hosting provider is currently mitigating a large-scale network DDoS attack, which unfortunately means that access from some countries may be limited or intermittent until full service is restored. The website itself is fully operational — th...


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Notebook quick fix

Notebook quick fix - detective puzzle game

2026-07-07
The in-game notebook had a flaw, which in some circumstances was causing the text to be strapped off the end of the line marks, so organized notes were turning into a long string of text. The notebook was reworked, so the problem would not take pl...


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Reminder regarding use of AI

Reminder regarding use of AI - online cold case files game

2026-07-06
It is mentioned in several places around the website, but apparently the message still did not get through - it is against the rules to submit AI-generated solutions. The Lone Detective is all about challenging yourself, not testing the AI models ...


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Interface rework - phase one

Interface rework - phase one - online unsolved cold cases game

2026-06-07
The first phase of the game interface rework has just come to an end - the main part of the game remains mostly unchanged, but the front page and several parts of the game presentation were improved. One of the most important changes is the new bu...


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Countries list update

Countries list update - online crime mystery game

2026-04-22
The list of countries available in the account settings has been updated to correct an issue where the United Kingdom was represented only by England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales. This structure was a legacy feature from the system’s spor...


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Notifications problems

Notifications problems - online unsolved cold cases game

2026-02-24
In past few hours we have experienced some problems with the notifications and access code e-mails not being delivered. The reason behind it was fixed, but unfortunately the new accounts that were not activated during that period were automatically r...


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