Author: Laggin (20952) Quorum requirement: 20% (9M) Vote duration: 12 days Discussion: https://discord.com/channels/732491344970383370/1300055096209444894

Overview

In this next update we will focus mainly on creating the PvP game mode and a robust player progression framework that integrates with the Gotchi Gaming Console. Some of the main features of this update are:

• A new PvP game mode
• A robust player progression system
• A new biome, the Daark Forest
• New interactive game elements
• Utility for all handheld wearables and pets

The total cost for this update is $211k

Deliverables Breakdown:

Passing of core prop:

• payment milestone: $71k

Sprint 1 (~4 months)

• Daark Forest Biome: A dark, creepy world guided by the principle of FUD, The Daark Forest casts an eerie vibe, crawling with mischievous creatures and hidden pitfalls.
• Design and model a variety of tiles, objects, characters and installations that make up the Daark Forest.
• PvP mode: A fast-paced, action-packed game logic with new interactive elements. Players will race to unlock upgrades to destroy their opponent while navigating gameplay-affecting obstacles.
• New base map (Daark Forest) featuring interactive gameplay elemets - Building Blocks.
• Payment milestone: $70k

Sprint 2 (~4 months)

• Progression System: Design and develop a robust framework for player progression. Seasonal leaderboards, achievements and daily quests integrated with the Gotchi Gaming Console to keep players engaged and earning rewards.
• Utility for all hand items: consumables, flag/signs, shields/pillows, tech gadgets. Each item will provide either active or passive buffs/debuffs that affect the player or team as a whole. Makes weaponless gotchis way more useful.
• Unique abilities for all pets. Players will be able to deploy pets in battle that do damage and cast environmental effects.
• Payment milestone: $70k

Cost Breakdown

Laggin:

$96,000 (8 months @$12k/month) Project Manager / Game Design / Balance / Art Direction / 3D Modeling / Unity Front-End

• Manages a team of 8, coordinating across multiple departments
• Conceptualizes core gameplay loops and mechanics
• Works closely with developers to build and iterate on ideas
• Ensures character classes, weapons, and mechanics are balanced
• Establishes and maintains the aesthetic vision of the game
• Designs and models high-quality 3D assets for the game
• Works with animators and riggers to ensure assets function as intended
• Oversees the visual quality of all graphics within Unity
• Fine-tunes lighting, post-processing and shader effects inside Unity

Nomichamp:

$64,000 (8 months @$8k/month) Lead Game Developer

• Implements the core logic for PvP mode.
• Develops the framework for new abilities tied to Gotchi traits, handheld - wearables, and pets.
• Implements player progression and achievement systems
• Ensures all code and systems are optimized to maintain performance across platforms

Fase:

$12,000 (8 months @$1.5k/month Sound Design / Community Manager

• Handles all communications and social media presence on X and Discord.
• Composes custom soundtracks and SFX for various aspects of the game
• Mixes and masters all in-game audio, ensuring music, sound effects, and dialogue merge seamlessly into a clear and immersive soundscape

Junior Game Developer:

$24k (8 months @3k/month)

• Works closely with Game Designer to quickly prototype and iterate on ideas.
• Creates tools and workflows for Game Designer to manage in-game adjustments.
• Collaborates with the Lead Developer to handle coding tasks that adhere to established guidelines

Web Developer:

$8k (2 months @4k/month)

• Works to ensure seamless integration between game and Web3 elements
• Implements security measures through an authoritative server-side architecture to protect against exploits.
• Develops a secure login system and Web3 connectivity, including signature verification, to prevent cheating, multiple logins, or unauthorized activity.
• Builds the front-end of the website, translating UI designs into responsive, user-friendly interfaces

Rigging & Animation:

$6k

• Rig and animate all characters and installations
• Optimize all 3D assets for use inside Unity
• Create custom animations for abilities, pet actions and hand-held items

Miscellaneous:

$1,000

• Tools
• Infrastructure
• Unanticipated Costs