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Peace Support

Game not starting, or a license that won't activate? Here are quick fixes and the most common questions.

Talk to the developer

Bug, idea or a high score. Every email gets read.

Email support

Troubleshooting

The game never starts

Check that the Inactivity Timer isn't set to Off in the Peace menu, and that Peace is allowed under System Settings → Privacy & Security → Input Monitoring, Accessibility and Camera. Peace also waits while an app is full screen or the camera is in use.

It starts while I'm at my desk

Choose a longer Inactivity Timer, or turn on Coast Clear Check: the camera then checks that nobody is in front of the Mac first.

I want to try it right now

Choose Playtime in the Peace menu, or press ⌥P anywhere.

My license isn't accepted

Copy the key exactly as it appears in your Gumroad receipt, and make sure the Mac is online for the check. If it still fails, email support below from your order's email address.

Frequently asked questions

What does Peace actually do?

It keeps your Mac from going to sleep, like a mouse jiggler. After the time you set without any input, a game of Pong opens in the notch and moves your cursor as the ball, with a click at every paddle hit. Move the mouse or press Esc and you have your Mac back.

Can I play along?

Yes. Press Space while the game is open to take the left paddle, which turns green, and steer it with the ↑ and ↓ keys. Press Space again to hand it back.

Does it need a MacBook with a notch?

No. On a Mac without a notch, the game opens in the same place at the top of the screen.

Why does it ask for so many permissions?

Input Monitoring and Accessibility let it notice when you're away and move and click the cursor. The camera is for Coast Clear Check and to stay quiet while another app uses the camera. macOS asks you for each one.

What happens after the 14 days?

Buy a license on Gumroad and enter the key under License in the Peace menu. Until then, the game no longer starts.

Requirements

A Mac with macOS 14 or later, Apple silicon or Intel. A camera for Coast Clear Check.

See also the privacy policy.