[AGIP 132] Gotchi Battler V1.7 & V2 funding request

Authors: Immaterial GotchiIDs: 13681 Quorum requirement: 20% (9M) Discussion: https://discord.com/channels/732491344970383370/1261349378837188769

Hello frens,

This proposal is for funding of the next two versions of Gotchi Battler. Usually, each version is funded separately, but as Season 9 is already upon us we're going to do more of a tick-tock release cycle where we'll do a smaller release focused on the web app and game balance for season 9 in October, then a bigger release focused on the Unity app for season 10 in January.

I'd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has provided feedback over the last couple of months. It's been amazing to see how engaged and passionate you all are about the game, and I hope that this proposal reflects that feedback and the direction you all want to see Gotchi Battler go in!

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Release Schedule and Features

Please note this is for major features only; there will be many smaller features and bug fixes included in each release that are not listed here.

September 2024

• Open source game logic
  • A huge step forward to making the game trustless
  • Scripts to verify results from previous tournaments
  • Community can start contributing to the game logic

October 2024

• Player profiles

  • Set nickname and avatar
  • Save favorite team formations
  • Inventory
  • Settings/preferences - volume controls!

• Item shop

  • Purchase in-game items with GHST
  • Items are single-use
  • Items can be applied in preparation phase
  • All GHST (-royalties) go back to the DAO
  • v1.7 will have basic items
  • v2 will have more advanced items

• Training mode improvements

  • More realistic training gotchis
  • Can use real gotchi opponents in training mode
  • Run simulations locally on your browser
  • General UI/UX improvements

• Game balance and sims

  • Use real data to improve gotchi stats for sims
  • Improved team/leader combinations for sims
  • Improved reporting suite

December 2024

• Item shop improvements

  • More advanced items

• Custom tournaments

  • Create your own tournaments
  • Set your own rules
  • Set your own prize pool
  • Optimal BRS limits
  • Optional item restrictions

• Battle Replayer

  • Migrate to 3D
  • Improved animations
  • 3D environments/maps
  • GUI improvements
  • Bring team/gotchi stats into Replayer
  • New SFX/Music - with volume controls!

Ongoing (August 2024 - January 2025)

• Community manager
  • Increase community engagement
  • Create content for socials
  • Host events
  • Collect feedback

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Cost Breakdown

• Immaterial

  • Game Director
    6 months @ $8k per month
    August 2024 - January 2025
    $48k total

• Lavel

  • Game balance
    1 month @ $8k per month
    August 2024
    $8k total

• Coinmandeer

  • UI Designer
    1 month @ $8k per month
    September 2024
    $8k total

• Eitri

  • Frontend Developer
    3 months @ $8k per month
    September 2024 - November 2024
    $24k total

• Deadfolk

  • Unity developers
    4 months @ $8k per month x 2
    September 2024 - December 2024
    $64k total

• Maxicrouton

  • Smart contract developer
    1 month @ $8k per month
    September 2024
    $8k total

• Brillz

  • Community Manager
    6 months @ $4k per month
    August 2024 - January 2025
    $24k total

• Infrastructure/Bounties/Music/Art
  $10k

Total: $190k in stablecoins

• $120k up front on acceptance of the proposal
• $70k on completion of v2

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