Genshin Dev Roundtable Ep.1 | Ft. Enka.Network, Akasha System, ambr.top, and Genshin Optimizer

In this podcast, three developers from the Genshin Impact community—Frizik from Genshin Optimizer, Algoinde from Enka.network, and Mimee from Akasha—share their insights on building and managing their websites. They delve into the challenges of ensuring cross-platform compatibility, the surprisingly large number of mobile users, and the absence of unit testing in their hobby projects. The discussion also highlights the hurdles they face with data collection due to inconsistent APIs and game updates, as well as the unexpected popularity of their initiatives and the vibrant community they've nurtured. Additionally, they reflect on their experiences within the Genshin community, the lack of official support, feelings of burnout, and strategies for monetization. The conversation also explores how their websites are creating a new "endgame" for players and the surprising career shifts some of them have undergone.