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Episode 144: A Tales Conversation
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The People's Guild: A Splinterlands Podcast
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Welcome back to The People's Guild! This week, we’re joined by @synist3r (Tales) as we dive into the state of Splinterlands.
From Survival Mode brackets to Frontier improvements, we dig into what’s working, what’s not & what’s next.
And yes—Bitcoin rewards, bold proposals & plenty of debate. This one’s packed with big ideas and bigger conversations.
Enjoy the show!
Splinterlands Reengagement and Development
The group discussed the recent reengagement of Tales with Splinterlands, noting the increased development activity and new features introduced by the team, particularly under Dave's leadership. Tales highlighted the continuous updates, including survival mode and frontier mode, which have revitalized player interest. FatJimmy shared his reengagement with the game, focusing on land gameplay and brawls, while noting challenges with modern and practice modes. The conversation also touched on the community's response to the game's developments and the team's efforts to maintain momentum despite a smaller, streamlined workforce.
Balancing New Land Cards Strategy
The group discussed the potential impact of new land cards on the game economy, with Tales warning about the risk of inflation if the cards' production costs are too low. They explored ideas for balancing the cards, such as limited print runs and using them as a sink for excess resources. Bjangles and FatJimmy shared their experiences with the new Frontier format, noting its potential for strategic depth and the high demand for foundation packs. The conversation concluded with praise for Dave's leadership and its positive effect on team productivity and community engagement.
Frontier Mode Improvement Discussion
The group discussed challenges and potential improvements for the game's Frontier Mode. Tales shared his initial negative experience with Frontier Mode, highlighting its difficulty for new players due to slow progression and poor card selection. Bjangles suggested introducing a theme-based progression system, rotating ghost cards, and incorporating educational elements to enhance the player experience. FatJimmy agreed, emphasizing the need for an engaging and accessible introduction to the game. They all agreed that Frontier Mode should provide a more exciting and rewarding experience for new players to increase retention and conversion rates.
Survival Mode League Reinstatement Discussion
The group discussed concerns about the current state of survival mode, with FatJimmy emphasizing the need for quick changes to ensure its success. They explored a proposal for implementing brackets in survival mode, which would allow players to choose their league level and introduce manual-only modes. The discussion also touched on a recent proposal to bring back leagues, which the group viewed as long overdue but potentially risky if not implemented thoughtfully. Tales and Bjangles agreed that leagues should be reinstated in a way that addresses the issues that led to their removal, rather than simply returning them as they were.
Bitcoin Rewards for Web3 Gaming
Tales proposed a revolutionary approach for Splinterlands to lead the Web 3 gaming space by introducing Bitcoin rewards for players in modern ranked mode, funded by reallocating 50% of Conclave Arcana pack sales revenue to a reward pool. This model would create a self-sustaining cycle where players compete for Bitcoin rewards, driving demand for packs and cards, while also providing organic marketing through player success stories. The community would need to support this proposal, which could be implemented through a DAO proposal, to differentiate Splinterlands from other struggling Web 3 projects and potentially spark a new bull run in the space.
Bitcoin Reward Pool Proposal Debate
The discussion focused on a proposal to implement a Bitcoin reward pool funded by Conclave Arcana pack sales, with Tales arguing that the low-risk initiative could help increase the SPS token value before year-end. Bjangles expressed concerns about the DAO's readiness to take on such a significant financial decision, while FatJimmy emphasized the potential for innovation and market impact. The conversation highlighted the need for data-driven arguments rather than opinions when evaluating major proposals, with Tales challenging stakeholders to provide concrete evidence against the reward pool concept.
Bitcoin, Hiring, and Card Ideas
The group discussed several topics, including a potential Bitcoin proposal and the implications of a Coinbase bridge for the game. Bjangles expressed support for innovative ideas and offered to help Tails with his initiatives. They also touched on the importance of asking hard questions when hiring for important roles, with Tales defending his tough questioning of Clay during the DAO chairman election process. The conversation concluded with a lighthearted discussion about card ideas and mustaches.
Cryptocurrency and Music Preferences
The group discussed cryptocurrency on-ramps and payment options, with FatJimmy highlighting Coinbase's dominance in the US market and Crypto.com's convenience for transactions. They shared personal music preferences, with Tales revealing his interest in trance and EDM music, while FatJimmy and Bjangles discussed their appreciation for Metallica, particularly the album "And Justice for All." The conversation concluded with plans for a future episode featuring a guest from New Zealand, and the hosts expressed appreciation for Tales' recent reengagement and contributions to the community.
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