FAQs

What do I receive with the free trial?
You gain access to all of Chapter One, which includes the first ten levels of the coding puzzle.

How long does the free trial last?
We understand that as educators you are undoubtedly busy, so there are no time restrictions for exploring the free trial.

Where can I use Dystopia?
Dystopia can be used in schools, home schools, and coding camps.

What is the recommended age or grade?
Dystopia 2153 is recommended for middle school kids or anyone interested in coding and graphic novels.

Are there any teaching resources available?
Yes! The Classroom Edition comes with Answer Keys, Teacher’s Guides, and more. Subsequent resources will be made available in the future.

What are the coding languages taught?
Dystopia focusses on teaching coding concepts. Here are some of the coding concepts explored:

Episode One:

• Using sequence, selection, and repetition
• Working with variables and various forms of input and output
• Moving sprites through a maze using basic move commands and conditionals
• Using conditionals to sort items and complete tasks based on the identity of the item
• Navigating through a grid with x and y coordinates using loops
• Learning about additive colour theory while working with arrays of lights, gradients, different conditional values

Episode Two:

• Drawing simple shapes with lines and points on the cartesian plane
• Drawing compound objects using a variety of shapes and lines
• Using transformations (rotations, translations, and dilations) to move and adjust sprites
• Adding, manipulating, and animating sprites and backgrounds
• Using events to trigger different animations
• Coding music and sounds and coordinating them with animations

Episode Three:

• Using animations, sounds, and drawings together to create an animated scene while building upon skills learned in previous Episodes
• Using Cartesian coordinates to draw and position shapes and animations
• Using conditionals (e.g., if, else if, and else) to design and build a "Create Your Own Adventure" story
• Applying creative strategies for designing the options and choices for the “Create Your Own Adventure” story
• Using logic diagrams and flow charts to plan and organize the writing of the “Create Your Own Adventure”
• Applying conditionals (e.g., if, then, else) and logic together to narrow down number ranges
• Making an interface that detects pointer position for user interaction
  

I would like to purchase Dystopia for my students, what's the best package?
For a teacher with 30 students, we recommend the Classroom Edition. Have a different number of students and teachers? Please contact us for a custom quote.

Can I use a PO to purchase a licence to Dystopia 2153?
Yes! Please contact us first and we'd be happy to help.

Do you have sales or deals?
Yes, we run sales from time-to-time. Sign up for our newsletter for the latest updates.

Are there solutions available to teachers and parents?
Answer Keys are included in the Classroom Edition. If you are a parent, please contact us to purchase it.

I didn't receive the activation link, what should I do?
Emails sometimes become lost behind firewalls or fall into junk folders. Please contact us and we’d be happy to help.

I forgot my password, how can I reset it?
You can easily reset your password here.

I'm having trouble resetting my password, what do I do?
Please contact us and we’d be happy to help.

What are the minimum system requirements?
Dystopia is compatible with all computers and devices. For optimal display, we recommend using desktops, laptops, or Chromebooks (or the equivalent) running the latest version of a major browser. Please make sure that your javascript is enabled and that all browser extensions (i.e. Ad blockers, Password Managers) are disabled.

Can I use Dystopia on my tablet?
Yes, but for optimal display, we recommend tablets with larger screens. 

Does Dystopia 2153 have to be installed on my computer?
No installation is required. Dystopia 2153 in entirely web-based.

Does my licence expire?
If you purchased a single episode, it will never expire. Classroom Editions are valid for one year (366 days—in case it's a leap year!). If you need a custom package, please contact us; we'd be happy to help.