Release Notes

Welcome to the inaugural launch of Still Human! We built this platform as an uncompromising sanctuary for authentic human creativity, empowering artists worldwide to draw, compete, collaborate, and grow without the interference of synthetic or generative AI.

Key Features in v1.0.0

• DualDraw Vector Drawing Engine: High-precision digital canvas featuring pressure sensitivity, smooth Bezier path interpolation, color picker, opacity controls, layer thickness adjustments, and non-destructive undo/redo history.
• Human Stroke Telemetry & AI Defense: Patented stroke telemetry verification recording stroke velocity, draw duration, and vector dynamics to ensure zero generative AI images can be uploaded or disguised as genuine artwork.
• Daily Themed Challenges: Curated daily creative prompts. Artists join challenges, submit in-app drawings directly without external image upload requirements, track deadlines, and receive peer feedback.
• 1v1 Blind-Reveal Artist Duels: Head-to-head creative battles on identical prompts. Neither artist can see the opponent's artwork until the submission deadline expires, followed by blind community voting to guarantee impartial evaluation.
• Real-Time Collab Spaces: Multiplayer live collaboration rooms. Artists sketch together on a shared canvas in real time, communicate via integrated discussion feeds, and manage room access.
• Streak Tracking & Freeze Protection: Build consistent creative habits with daily streak counters, milestone badges, and streak freeze tokens to safeguard your progress on busy days.
• Arabic & English Localization (Full RTL Support): First-class internationalization with native Right-to-Left (RTL) mirroring, Noto Sans Arabic typography, and 100% translated UI across all screens, dialogs, toasts, and menus.
• Private, Self-Hosted Infrastructure: Powered by a dedicated PostgreSQL and Supabase stack hosted on Contabo VPS with encrypted connections, Row Level Security (RLS), and zero data monetization or sale to third parties.

We are constantly listening to community feedback. Here is an early look at features currently undergoing engineering:

• Custom Brush Studio: Import and design custom brush textures, adjust jitter, scatter, streamline stabilization, and tilt dynamics.
• Time-Lapse Replay Export: Export high-definition MP4 time-lapse videos of your artwork drawn in DualDraw to share your creative process on social media.
• Speed Sketch Sprints (15-Minute Duels): Fast-paced live drawing tournaments where artists receive a sudden theme and race against a 15-minute countdown clock.
• Artist Mentorship Circles: Opt-in constructive critique layers where senior artists can annotate and leave non-destructive advice on practice sketches.

Still Human is built with and for the artist community. If you encountered a bug, have an idea for a new tool, or want to suggest a daily challenge prompt, we would love to hear from you.