Written by: Blade DAO

Compilation: Deep Tide TechFlow

The mischief of centralized power and unfair game rules have been the norm that game players have faced for more than a decade. However, a group of game-loving players decided to change this status quo. They determined to create a game world belonging to the community, a chain game full of transparency, fairness and security. This is the birth of BladeDAO. In this article, we will detail BladeDAO's vision, goals, and how to realize this exciting game world.

As a group of keen gamers, the story of BladeDAO started a few months ago. We were shocked when we heard that Blizzard decided to terminate the partnership with NetEase. NetEase is a Chinese game publisher that has operated Blizzard games for 14 years. We spent countless hours playing Overwatch, World of Warcraft, and Hearthstone together, and all of a sudden, everything changed and we found ourselves unable to play the game that had brought us so much joy and friendship .

We can't help but ask: Is this the fate that players are destined to accept?

That's when we decided to create our own on-chain game, inspired by 0xParc's idea of a self-governing world. Our vision is clear: a game that does not depend on any centralized authority or intermediary, but instead relies on the collective power and creativity of players. A transparent, fair, secure and censorship-resistant game. A game that belongs to the community, not a greedy corporation.

First, let's define what an on-chain game is:

An on-chain game is a blockchain game where every part of the game logic is handled through smart contracts on decentralized servers. This means that everything that happens in the game, from asset creation and ownership, to game rules and mechanics, to player interactions and outcomes, is recorded and enforced on the blockchain. There is no centralized server or authority that can interfere or manipulate the game state.

So why choose BladeDAO? Why choose on-chain games?

The value proposition lies in the unparalleled transparency, security and innovation brought by on-chain games. These games are the gateway to a whole new world of gaming, one that is truly player-centric and full of cooperative spirit. The following are the goals of BladeDAO:

• Player-Centric Economy : We disrupt the traditional game economy. Game assets are truly owned by players. Forget developer controls or platform restrictions - if you earn it, it's yours. Trade, sell, lend or use in other on-chain games (partners are welcome!), your assets are yours.

• Fair and transparent games : imagine a game where everyone follows the same rules, and each player can verify those rules. The current state of the game, including the progress of each level, your unit level, and the number of gems collected, is stored on the blockchain. This ensures the consistency and persistence of the game state, as well as fairness and transparency.

• Permission-free innovation : We don't just make games, we build platforms for creativity and collaboration. We invite developers to adapt our games and players to create their own content. With the power of smart contracts, you can build on top of BladeDAO, or modify it to create something entirely new.

• Community Building : Through the community, our players can team up, strategize and share experiences. With no central authority deciding how the game is played, players can team up and create their own stories within the BladeDAO universe.

Easy integration into on-chain gaming: from idle to PvP

Navigating this new world is not without obstacles, however. This is a process of learning and adapting, and for new players and developers entering the field, the learning curve can sometimes be steep. We want to simplify this process, lower the barrier to entry, and provide a rewarding and accessible gaming environment. That's why in Season 1, we intend to lower the barrier of entry for regular players and Web3 developers, while at the same time providing incentives and rewards for players and developers who participate in the game and contribute to its development.

So, how do we achieve this goal? One of the ways is to incorporate the "idle game" concept into BladeDAO. The beauty of idle games is their simplicity and minimal need for player action while running in the background. Casual and relaxing, they appeal to a wide audience. The first season of our first game, LOV, adopted this style, and we hope to reduce the friction and frustration that can come with playing on-chain.

To ensure our player developers are fully prepared, we will also provide comprehensive tutorials and documentation, including how to interact with our smart contracts without any interface. Additionally, we will be setting up a developer program where on-chain gaming enthusiasts are invited to participate and contribute to the development of our games while earning BLADE tokens.

As we enter our second season, players will experience the thrill of defeating their opponents and escaping a series of levels powered by zero-knowledge technology and encryption.

Season 2 will introduce a new game mode: PvP. In this mode, players can use their units to challenge other players. Battles will take place in dungeons of varying difficulty and rewards. Players need to strategize and use the skills of different heroes wisely to gain an advantage.

By switching from PvE to PvP mode, we hope to make the game more competitive and fun. We also want to demonstrate the power and potential of zero-knowledge technology and encryption to enable fast and secure on-chain gaming.

You might be thinking: how is this different from traditional games? Our game is called an on-chain game because it is composable from the start, providing a truly interactive and flexible gaming experience.

In the first season of LOV, users will embark on a journey to loot various treasures from ferocious enemies and monsters, and each dungeon requires a certain block time to complete. For those who know a little code, your gaming experience can be automated and personalized using smart contracts. For example, if a certain level of dungeon takes 100 blocks to complete, you can write your own smart contract to interact with our game's smart contract. This way, you can trigger specific game features every 100 blocks, automating the mission process and making sure you don't miss any reward opportunities.

The resources gained from each dungeon can be used to craft upgrade cards for your heroes, providing more powerful abilities and attributes. Likewise, the entire process can even be handled through smart contracts without an interface. You could write another smart contract that periodically monitors your in-game assets, checking if enough resources have accumulated to meet unit upgrade requirements. Once the conditions are met, the smart contract can automatically trigger actions on the chain and use resources to make upgrade cards. This way, even in extreme cases where our front end fails, your game can still continue.

epilogue

Starting with passionate players, we've seen how the centralized giants have done with the gaming world, but we're very happy with the progress of the project we've created ourselves so far. Our development work is in progress and the first DEMO will be released soon. Looking back at our original question, we can now answer with certainty: Compromise is not a destiny that players should accept, at least not in BladeDAO.