Onchain Gaming

🎮 Just dove into the world of Hunters On-Chain as a part of @Game7DAO playtesting initiative, and I can't get enough! 🕹️ 

Here's my 🧵 on the game's:
✅ 4 Pros 
❌ 3 Cons 
✨ 3 Unique features that could revolutionize Web3 gaming

Web3 enthusiast, DeFi farmer, metaverse builder, exit liquidity

✅#1 🕹️ Simple Controls, Engaging Depth
Easy controls for new players, with plenty of variety and depth to keep me hooked. 

Personally, I lose interest when a game requires lengthy tutorials.

✅#3 👾 Diverse Gameplay
Embrace diverse gameplay with unique Hunters. 

Each one has their own style, strengths, and weaknesses. Discover the perfect fit for your playstyle. However, be aware that certain Hunters may outshine others in specific game modes.

✅#4 🎲 Randomized Talents
Hunters' talents are randomly chosen from a pool, injecting excitement and unpredictability into each game. 

With limited access to characters,  players need to adapt their playstyle based on their Hunter's unique build in every match.

❌#1 ⛽ Gas Fees
Some game interactions require gas tokens for on-chain transactions.

While these costs can be covered in MATIC, USDC or WETH, this creates a barrier for new players and somewhat nullifies ✅#2.

❌#2 🛒 Trading Friction
Lack of trading/marketplace integration within the app. 

Trading onchain assets requires utilization of 3rd party marketplaces which increases friction for new players who might not even be aware such functionality exists.

❌#3 🏆 Reward Imbalance
Reward reduction of common hunters can feel discouraging. 

At the end of each game there is a display of how many rewards the player earned. Hunters of lower rarity receive a significant reward penalty which can create "P2W" perception for some players.

✨#1  👍 Barrier-Free Experience
No need to buy an NFT just to try the game!

Many Web3 games can't be played without NFTs which presents a barrier for attracting new players.

✨#2 ⛓️ Easy Web3 Access
No more mnemonic input needed to connect your Web3 wallet.

Countless NFT owners have lost their valuable assets due to mishandling mnemonics. While some may see this as a departure from Web3 values, it actually enhances user experience.

✨#3 😕 Clearly Define Your Audience
Going the Web2.5 route can be confusing. 

As mentioned earlier, some game interactions require gas and transaction signing. This can be very confusing for players unfamiliar with blockchains and how to fund their wallet with gas tokens.

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I purchased 3 Hunter NFTs before writing this for gameplay purposes, not as an investment or for speculative reasons. These assets cost real money, so please be responsible with your spending. Keep in mind that the asset’s value can go to 0 and just because I purchased it, doesn’t mean you should as well.

✅#2 🔑 Frictionless Web3 Integration
Access to Web3 wallet through Sequence reduces friction for players. 

Controversial take: "Login with Google account" makes new player onboarding much simpler than educating them proper self-custody.