[AGIP 80] Fund development of Strategotchi - Digital Multiplayer version

Author: Laggin | STRATEGOTCHI#9341 Gotchi ID: 8977 Funding Request: 131,400 USD Development time: 4-6 months Quorum requirement: 20% (9M) Vote duration: 7 days XP Reward: 20 XP for each Aavegotchi in the voter’s wallet Discourse thread: https://dao.aavegotchi.com/t/introducing-strategotchi/4671

Introduction:

The Strategotchi team is seeking a grant to complete the design and development of Strategotchi - Digital Multiplayer version.

The team aims to expand the Aavegotchi universe with a unique multiplayer gaming experience that favors politics and alliance building as heavily as strategy and gaming ability.

Introductory post + litepaper:

https://dao.aavegotchi.com/t/introducing-strategotchi/4671

Long Term Value:

Additionally, the grant will aid in bootstrapping Strata Inc., a legitimate software development company capable of providing long-term value to the ecosystem. By establishing a legal entity we can improve credibility, accountability, and better facilitate contracting with third parties, thereby enhancing the potential for scaling and achieving significant impact on adoption.

A Gotchi Multiplayer Strategy Game

Our game takes place in the Gotchiverse Grid, bringing players outside of the Citaadel for the first time and expanding on the established lore

It features a new type of asset in the form of Guild Cards; NFT assets with in-game utility that allow players to build custom decks and tailor their play style to their preference.

Guild Cards Season 1 - Tokenomics and Distribution: https://dao.aavegotchi.com/t/guild-cards-season-1-tokenomics-and-distribution/4724

Token Sinks:

The game will provide a sink for native tokens through “Ranked Mode” buy-ins in GHST and/or Alchemica. Future plans for sinks include crafting a Strategotchi Board Tile for Gotchiverse parcels, a Seasonal LE Guild Waarz Trophy deco, and de-gen game modes (Sacrificial Gotchi) that, utilizing Forge smelting, will create deflationary pressure on Gotchis and wearables.

Guild vs Guild:

Along with the development of the game, the team will host the Strategotchi Inaugural Guild Tournament, a precursor to Guild Waarz, our model for an ongoing seasonal tournament that gives guilds the opportunity to make their mark in Gotchiverse History with custom skinned Limited Edition Trophies

Gotchichain:

With the ability to process more than 2000 transactions per second, Gotchichain can provide a seamless and responsive gaming experience. This is why PC sees the potential for Strategotchi to launch with heavy support in Gotchichain's launch window

Budget:

We are seeking 131,400 USD (GHST equivalent) paid in 2 installments. A 50% upfront payment of 65,700 USD to be transferred upon successful passing of a core prop. The subsequent 50% (65,700 USD) to be paid upon the successful completion of the single player mode MVP (based on DAO foundation members’ judgment)

Deliverables:

Season 1 Guild Cards Distribution (GBM) Single player mode (digital) Multiplayer mode (digital) Inaugural Guild Tournament (precursor to Guild Waarz)

Cost Breakdown:

Development: 61,200 USD

Art: 48,200 USD

Management: 22,000 USD

Total: 131,400 USD (GHST equivalent)

Original budget: 87.6k GHST ($1.5/GHST)

Roadmap + Budget: https://dao.aavegotchi.com/t/strategotchi-roadmap-budget-proposal/4711

Conclusion:

We believe this project has the potential to attract a new player base and expose the Aavegotchi IP to a new audience of strategy game enthusiasts, aligning it with the 2023 roadmap set out by PC, focusing on gaming and player growth.

It also serves our existing community by expanding utility of native assets as well as providing an engaging social experience involving Guild play, and pioneering the path for Guild vs. Guild competition.

As of today, I have achieved a verbal understanding with PC to have a limited licensing agreement extended to this project. Such a license will move into drafting and signatures only after the passage of this Sigprop. The agreement grants PC 20% of the revenue, and includes their support with smart contract development. (The remaining 80% is to be split evenly between player rewards and the DAO.)

It's important to emphasize that this grant is specifically for the digital version of the game, although plans for an official PC physical version are already being discussed. From my talks with the PC team, they are very enthusiastic about the idea and already have multiple manufacturing and distribution leads for the tabletop physical.

We are super excited and highly driven to embark on this ebic project, frens. With your support, Strata aims to establish itself as a reliable and valuable contributor to the ecosystem over the long haul. We are eager to have your backing and work together to transform our aspirations into a reality!