TODO
- engaging headline
- vision statement
- technical approach
- roadmap
- mailing list signup CTA
- dev blog for progress and design decisions
- concept art / mockups
- blog about psychology principles
- social media engagement
Landing Page
Let me help you develop a strategic approach to building support while you work on the prototype. Your situation is similar to many tech startups in their early stages - you need to build momentum and community interest before the product is fully ready.
The key is creating what marketers call a "compelling narrative" - a story that makes people want to be part of your journey. Your concept of combining ancient wisdom traditions with modern game design is particularly powerful here.
For the website, I'd recommend starting with a simple but professional landing page that accomplishes several goals:
First, create an engaging headline that captures your unique value proposition. Something like: "Lilaya: Where Ancient Wisdom Meets Gaming Innovation" or "Transform Your Inner World Through Play." The goal is to immediately communicate that this isn't just another mental health app or game - it's a new paradigm for personal growth.
Follow this with your vision statement, emphasizing how Lilaya transforms abstract concepts into tangible game mechanics. Explain how players will see their thoughts become seeds, emotions become weather patterns, and daily habits grow into kingdom structures. This helps visitors immediately grasp the metaphorical framework you're building.
Include a section about your technical approach - the open-source nature, modding capabilities, and how you're building on proven psychological principles. This appeals to both potential developers who might want to contribute and mental health professionals who care about the theoretical foundation.
Add a development roadmap showing your planned milestones. This helps build credibility by demonstrating that you have a clear plan, even if you're still early in execution. Include both technical milestones (core game mechanics, modding framework) and community milestones (beta testing, community features).
Create a mailing list signup with a compelling call to action like "Join the Journey" or "Help Shape the Future of Personal Development Gaming." This gives interested visitors a way to stay connected and provides you with a growing list of potential supporters.
For growing support while developing, consider:
- Starting a dev blog documenting your progress and thought process
- Creating concept art or mockups to help people visualize your vision
- Writing detailed posts about the psychological principles underlying your game mechanics
- Engaging with relevant communities (HealthyGamerGG, game dev forums, mental health tech groups) to share your vision and gather feedback
Remember, many successful projects started with just a compelling vision and a small group of passionate supporters. The key is making your vision concrete enough that others can see its potential and want to help make it reality.