Re: BobaVim — I built a browser game to help you s peedrun Vim motions (solo + 1v1 modes)

That's a really interesting and entertaining way for people to master vim
motions in the form of a game. The only suggestion I could think of was
maybe adding a note saying that the slash/question mark don't work like
they would in Vim (which wouldn't work well in a game setting anyway). But
as I was playing the game, I could see the value that it provides to
someone who wants to know how to quickly navigate through a file.

Great job!
Ven

On Tue, Aug 5, 2025 at 1:19 PM Florent Tapponnier <
[email protected]> wrote:

> Hey everyone,
>
> I just launched *BobaVim*, a browser-based game designed to help you *learn
> and master Vim motions* through fast-paced challenges and races.
>
> Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned Vimmer looking to sharpen
> your skills, you can play solo to train or jump into *1v1 duels* to
> compete in real time. The game includes:
>
>    -
>
>    A built-in tutorial & manual
>    -
>
>    A leaderboard to track your progress
>    -
>
>    A set of handcrafted levels focused on real Vim usage
>
> This is my small tribute to *Bram Moolenaar* and the amazing legacy he
> left through Vim. His work has had a huge impact on how I approach software
> and productivity.
>
> I built BobaVim using *HTML, CSS, JavaScript*, and *Go*, and along the
> way I learned a ton about client prediction, real-time multiplayer, and
> concurrency. Happy to share more about the tech stack if anyone’s curious.
>
> 🔗 Try it out: https://www.bobavim.com/
> 🎥 Gameplay demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrwJ3-c9ptE
>
> I’d love to hear what you think, and I’m always open to feedback or ideas
> for improvement!
>
> Cheers,
> *Florent*
>
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