Your Galaxy is not just a pretty visualization of your friendships. It is a real-time dashboard that shows you exactly how your Streaks are doing at a glance. The Streak indicators on friend planets are packed with visual information that tells you everything you need to know without opening a single profile. Let us break down every indicator and what it means.
The Fire Badge
The most obvious indicator is the fire badge itself. When you have an active Streak with a friend, their planet in your Galaxy displays a flame icon with the day count. This is your primary Streak indicator and it is visible from the main Galaxy view. The size and style of the flame correspond to which Milestone tier you have reached, from a modest fire at 7 days to the spectacular eternal flame at 365 days.
Pulsing When Maintained
Here is a subtle but really cool detail. When your Streak is healthy and both sides have already completed their daily exchange, the fire badge pulses with a steady, vibrant animation. This pulsing effect tells you at a glance that today's exchange is done and the Streak is safe for the day. You do not need to check anything else. If the badge is pulsing nicely, you are good to go until tomorrow.
Dimming When Deadline Approaches
On the flip side, if the deadline is approaching and the daily exchange has not been completed yet, the fire badge starts to dim. The flame loses its brightness and the pulsing slows down or stops entirely. This visual change is your Galaxy's way of waving a red flag at you. If you see a dim, lifeless flame on a friend's planet, that is your cue to open their profile and send a Star immediately before midnight arrives.
Reading Your Galaxy at a Glance
Once you know what to look for, your Galaxy becomes an incredibly efficient Streak management tool. Just zoom out and scan your planets. Bright, pulsing flames mean those Streaks are safe. Dim, fading flames mean those Streaks need attention. No flame means no active Streak with that friend. In about two seconds, you can assess the health of all your Streaks simultaneously without tapping into a single profile.
Multiple Indicators at Once
When you have several active Streaks, your Galaxy becomes a constellation of flames in various states. Some bright and pulsing, others dimming as evening approaches. This dynamic landscape changes throughout the day and makes Streak management feel intuitive rather than like a chore.
Using Indicators Strategically
Make it a habit to check your Galaxy view at least once every evening. Scan for any dimming flames and take care of them right away. This quick visual check is way more efficient than scrolling through your entire friend list. Your Galaxy was designed to be your command center, so use it that way and you will never accidentally lose a Streak.