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creature_x commented on N-Back – A Minimal, Adaptive Dual N-Back Game for Brain Training   n-back.net... · Posted by u/gregzeng95
Ey7NFZ3P0nzAe · 2 months ago
How are you sure that the perceived improvement is due to the n-back and not that you only do n-back on days with abnormally good cognition? Like if you slept very little you obviously wouldn't not perform well nor do the n-back.
creature_x · 2 months ago
Tbh I use the dual n-back protocol most vigorously on days where I feel cognitively sluggish as it's benefits are most apparent to me then.
creature_x commented on N-Back – A Minimal, Adaptive Dual N-Back Game for Brain Training   n-back.net... · Posted by u/gregzeng95
creature_x · 2 months ago
I've been using the n-back protocol for over a year and it's definitely improved my cognitive abilities. I don't know if my IQ has increased, but on days where I use this protocol(20-25 minutes) I see a marked improvement in the clarity and vibrancy of my thoughts- put another way this protocol's biggest benefit is it's effectiveness in clearing the mental fog in my head. I've tried experimenting with other protocols(solving crossword/chess puzzles, meditation,etc..)but they were not nearly as effective as n-back.

I've actually built my own variation of n-back(triple n-back), where you're tested on the colour of the stimulus in addition to the sound and position-so it's much more cognitively demanding. If you're interested, you can check it out here: https://mind-workout.pages.dev

creature_x commented on Ask HN: What are you working on? (April 2025)    · Posted by u/david927
creature_x · 4 months ago
I am building a couple of apps:

https://spicychess.com: A real-time chess playing app where you can taunt your opponent and smack them during the game! If you smack them enough times to completely drain their health, you can steal their turn and make their move. There is also has a progression system where leveling unlocks increasingly fun abilities designed to torment and troll your opponent.

https://wordazzle.com: Inspired by the quote 'the limits of my language are the limits of my world,' it's a daily game delivering 7 carefully chosen, sublime words designed to genuinely elevate your verbal prowess. You can also save the words you love as flashcards to review them later!

creature_x commented on Show HN: Wordazzle – Become eloquent by mastering elegant words, powered by AI   wordazzle.com... · Posted by u/creature_x
anon1094 · 6 months ago
Nice one
creature_x · 6 months ago
Thank you!
creature_x commented on Show HN: Wordazzle – Become eloquent by mastering elegant words, powered by AI   wordazzle.com... · Posted by u/creature_x
treetalker · 6 months ago
Cool project.

I find the phrasing strange.

"What b[eatify] means to make someone happy or blessed?"

Um, that beatify, I guess. Is there another?

Maybe this instead:

"What word that starts with B means … ?"

creature_x · 6 months ago
Thankyou for the feedback! "What B means.." is fairly succinct so I think I'll keep it as. I'm glad you like the project!
creature_x commented on Show HN: Wordazzle – Become eloquent by mastering elegant words, powered by AI   wordazzle.com... · Posted by u/creature_x
McNutty · 6 months ago
Nice and slick.
creature_x · 6 months ago
Exactly the vibe I was going for! Thankyou for the feedback
creature_x commented on Show HN: Wordazzle – Become eloquent by mastering elegant words, powered by AI   wordazzle.com... · Posted by u/creature_x
starwatch · 6 months ago
I found this fun to play, nice work! I like the save word - and subsequent "what does it mean" section. It'd be cool to roll that into Anki or similar.
creature_x · 6 months ago
Thanks! I have o plans for integrating with any other services for now.
creature_x commented on Show HN: Wordazzle – Become eloquent by mastering elegant words, powered by AI   wordazzle.com... · Posted by u/creature_x
krishnasangeeth · 6 months ago
Cool project.
creature_x · 6 months ago
I'm glad you like it!
creature_x commented on Show HN: Wordazzle – Become eloquent by mastering elegant words, powered by AI   wordazzle.com... · Posted by u/creature_x
dtagames · 6 months ago
Good stuff! A fun challenge.
creature_x · 6 months ago
Thank you!

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