The BlackBook80 - v0.44
A Comprehensive Field Guide by Medio Ting
BlackBook80 (BB80) is an adult-oriented adventure game currently in production by the developer Medio Ting. The project, which recently saw version updates such as v0.44 (and references to "v5" in some distribution channels), is an ambitious open-world city exploration game with a heavy focus on character interaction and branching narratives. Core Gameplay and World-Building
The project maintains a "die-hard" following similar to other indie titles where the developer maintains direct contact with the user base. Accessibility:
or a specialized digital ledger tool often discussed in niche developer and gaming circles Context and Usage
- Windows: Download
BlackBook80-v0.44-win64.zip. Extract and runBB80.exe. No registry keys are written. - Linux: Use the AppImage or compile from source with
gcc -o blackbook80 main.c -lncurses. - macOS: Use the terminal build via Homebrew:
brew tap medioting/blackbook80 && brew install blackbook80.
Ensure the JST cable is securely connected from the USB-C daughterboard to the main PCB. Stabilizer Installation: It is highly recommended to use PCB-mount screw-in stabilizers
- Speed: Very responsive; launches and navigates instantly even with large plain-text collections.
- Keyboard-centric: Comprehensive shortcuts make rapid capture, navigation, and editing efficient without mouse dependence.
- Plain-text-first: Uses simple, portable file formats (plain text/markdown), so data is easy to back up, sync, or process with other tools.
- Search & filter: Fast incremental search with useful filters/tags; search results show context snippets.
- Extensibility: Offers simple plugin/hooks or export options (CSV/MD) for integrating with scripts or other apps.
- Small footprint: Low memory/CPU usage and minimal UI clutter — good for distraction-free writing.
Independent Production: The game is primarily funded through community support on platforms like MedioTing's Patreon.