This topic is to discuss the proposal submitted by @satyambnsal . Please see below for the details of the proposal and discussion.
09th Sep ,2024
Current status: Under Consideration.
Opened for community discussion on : 9th Sep, 2024.
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TileVille: Expansion and Community Growth Proposal
Project Background
TileVille is an innovative on-chain strategic city development game built on the Mina blockchain. The game’s core premise revolves around players constructing and managing their own cities using hexagonal tiles representing streets, trees, and windmills. The current MVP version has gained significant traction within the Mina community, with over 1200 games played as part of competitions, demonstrating the potential for a fully-fledged blockchain gaming experience.
Proposal Overview
Building upon the success of the MVP, this proposal aims to significantly expand TileVille’s scope and enrich the player experience. Our goal is to create a more immersive and engaging game environment by implementing key features and improvements that will enhance gameplay, user experience, and foster a vibrant community.
Key Objectives:
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Expanded Gameplay:
- Create multiple new game maps with diverse themes and challenges
- Develop and integrate new game assets to enrich the city-building experience
- Implement multiple difficulty levels to cater to players of varying skill levels
- Design and introduce special event maps for limited-time challenges
- Player-vs-Player game mode where players would be able to create a lobby and play with other player.
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Enhanced User Experience:
- Develop a mobile-responsive design for cross-platform accessibility
- Optimize performance for smooth gameplay on various devices
- Implement a user-friendly tutorial system for new players
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Community Building:
- Organize regular in-game competitions with attractive prizes
- Develop comprehensive guidebooks, blog posts, and video tutorials
- Implement a community rewards program and conduct targeted giveaways
- Create a community-driven content creation program for user-generated maps and challenges
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NFT Integration and Marketplace Enhancement:
- Expand functionality of the existing NFT marketplace to allow users to sell and bid on NFTs
- Integrate with other NFT collections to provide holder perks
- Offer exclusive maps, competition join fee discounts, and other benefits to NFT holders
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Ecosystem Engagement:
- Collaborate with other projects in the Mina ecosystem for cross-promotions and integrations
- Host educational events about blockchain gaming and the Mina protocol
- Develop partnerships with gaming guilds and communities to expand TileVille’s reach
Ecosystem Impact
- Showcase of Mina’s capabilities in supporting complex, interactive dApps
- Increased utility and demand for MINA tokens within the game economy
- Foster a vibrant community of blockchain gaming enthusiasts around TileVille
- Attract new users to the Mina ecosystem through an engaging gaming experience
Proposed Development Roadmap
Month 1: Foundation and Expansion
- Design and implement 1 new game map with unique theme
- Develop and integrate new game assets (buildings, decorations, etc.)
- Begin mobile-responsive UI/UX redesign
Month 2: Feature Implementation and Community Focus
- Complete mobile-responsive design and testing
- Implement multiple difficulty levels for existing and new maps
- Launch community rewards program and first major giveaway
- Develop and release 1 additional game map
- Start community-driven content creation program
Month 3: PvP mode, Integration, and Community Growth
- Player-vs-Player game mode
- Implement integration with selected NFT collections for holder perks
- Host a major tournament showcasing new maps and features
- Release comprehensive set of guidebooks and tutorial content
- Organize first educational event about blockchain gaming on Mina
- Capture game metrics for feedback purpose
Budget & Milestones
Project Timeline: 3 Months
Budget Requested: 85,000 MINA
Team Wallet Address
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Budget Breakdown:
- Development Team Salaries (2 full-time developers): 45,000 MINA
- UI/UX Design and Mobile Optimization: 12,000 MINA
- New Game Assets and Maps Creation: 10,000 MINA
- NFT Marketplace Enhancement and Integration: 2,000 MINA
- Community Building and Rewards Program: 16,000 MINA
Milestone 1 (End of Month 1):
- 1 new game map launched with unique themes
- Mobile-responsive design 50% complete
- New game assets integrated into gameplay
- Initial set of guidebooks and tutorials released
Milestone 2 (End of Month 2):
- Mobile-responsive design complete
- Multiple difficulty levels implemented
- Community rewards program active
- 1 additional game map released
- Community-driven content creation program launched
Milestone 3 (End of Month 3):
- All features finalized and optimized
- NFT marketplace enhancements completed
- Integration with at least one major NFT collection for holder perks
- Major tournament completed showcasing new content
- Comprehensive guidebooks and tutorial content released
- Analytics metrics to further improve the game
Team
Our dedicated team consists of three members:
- Satyam Bansal (Full-time, Project Lead & Senior Developer)
- Yash Mittal (Full-time, Developer)
- Ankita Dixit (Full-time, Community Manager & UX Designer)
Risks & Mitigations
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Content Creation Pace
- Risk: Challenges in creating high-quality maps and assets at the proposed rate
- Mitigation: Establish a modular design system for efficient asset creation and consider community contributions
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Community Engagement
- Risk: Difficulty in maintaining consistent community participation
- Mitigation: Implement a diverse range of activities and incentives to cater to different player preferences
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Mobile Optimization Complexity
- Risk: Challenges in providing a seamless experience across all devices
- Mitigation: Adopt a progressive enhancement approach and conduct extensive cross-device testing
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NFT Integration Complexity
- Risk: Technical challenges in integrating with multiple NFT collections
- Mitigation: Develop a standardized integration process and start with a limited number of carefully selected partners
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Balancing Gameplay Across Levels
- Risk: Difficulty in creating balanced and engaging experiences for all skill levels
- Mitigation: Implement thorough playtesting and establish a feedback loop with the community for continuous improvement
Conclusion
This expansion proposal for TileVille represents a significant opportunity to elevate the project to a new level of engagement and community involvement within the Mina ecosystem. By focusing on enhanced gameplay, new content creation, community-driven initiatives, and ecosystem integration, we believe TileVille can become a flagship application for Mina, demonstrating the power and potential of blockchain gaming. The requested funding will enable our team to fully dedicate ourselves to this vision, driving innovation and community growth in the coming months.
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Hey there, great proposal. I’m looking forward to the next phase of TileVille!
One question I have is:
How are you planning to create a player-vs-player mode? How would clients interact with each other? Would it require player 1 to move → wait for player 2 to move confirmation, etc.?
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Thanks so much @zk_kirol
We plan to implement player-vs-player mode using Colyseus, an open-source multiplayer framework as an starting point . Players will be able to play independently without waiting for their opponent’s moves. There will be time limits for both the game link and the gameplay itself to ensure a smooth experience. This approach allows for asynchronous gameplay while maintaining competitive elements.
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This proposal is approved for funding. TileVille has been one of the leading games of the ecosystem and we are happy to support the expansion to bring more gameplay/levels to the game. Risk is classified as low due to long term delivery record of the project and impact is expected to be medium. The budget is inline with the work proposed.
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TileVille Development October Update
New Features & Resources
- Expanded gameplay with new strategic elements:
- Volcano tiles for terrain challenges
- Pond tiles for water resources
- Solar panel tiles for energy management
- Farm tiles for agriculture
- Play the demo maps here: Complete Map | Pond Map | Volcano Map
- Developing flexible game engine supporting multiple map sizes
- Launched staging environment at staging.tileville.xyz for testing and feedback purposes
Mobile & UX Improvements
- Full mobile responsiveness with Auro wallet integration
- Connect wallet, view profile, and play games on mobile
- Seamless experience across all devices
- Mobile experience Sneakpeek
User Experience Enhancements
Our UI/UX designer Ankita is leading a comprehensive profile page revamp that will include:
- User follow system for community building
- Detailed player statistics and win tracking
- Player-to-player challenge system for duels
- Enhanced social features for community engagement
Take a quick peek at our figma designs here
These developments align with our roadmap while introducing additional improvements based on community feedback. We invite the community to test these features on our staging environment and provide feedback as we continue development.
The combination of new gameplay elements, improved mobile access, and enhanced social features represents significant progress toward our goal of making TileVille a flagship gaming experience on the Mina blockchain.
We look forward to sharing more updates as we continue implementing our expansion plans.
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TileVille Development November Update
We’re excited to share the latest progress on TileVille’s development and community growth:
Game Development
- Successfully launched and completed 3 competitive events this month with active player participation
- Completed implementation of player profiles with new social features:
- Player following system
- Detailed game statistics tracking
- Performance rankings and win records
- Finalized designs for the upcoming Player-vs-Player (PvP) game mode
*Team has begun implementing PvP functionality.
Recent Technical Achievements
- Integrated social features into the existing game architecture
- Enhanced scoring system stabilization
- Improved game performance and reliability
Next Steps
- Continue PvP mode implementation leveraging zkNoid’s matchmaking infrastructure
- Begin testing phase for player-vs-player gameplay mechanics
- Launch additional competitive events in December
Thank you to our community for your continued support and participation!
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TileVille Bi-Weekly Update
We’re thrilled to bring you the latest updates on TileVille’s development and community engagement efforts:
Game Development
- Designed the highly anticipated PvP challenge feature. Implementation will begin soon, bringing competitive excitement to our players.
- Launched a comprehensive player profile system with engaging social features, including:
- Follow and unfollow functionality.
- Tracking rewards, leagues, total wins, ranks, and past game stats.
- Integration of social links (Twitter, Telegram, Discord) for enhanced connectivity.
- Announced a new competition to keep the momentum alive in the TileVille community.
Technical Advancements
- Initiated work on the TileVille Mayor bot, which will:
- Notify users of new followers within the game.
- Share updates and insights directly via Telegram.
- Continued improving the mobile responsiveness of the platform for a seamless user experience across devices.
Community Initiatives
- Progressing on setting up a dedicated Telegram group and channel for real-time discussions and topic-based conversations.
- Collaborating with external projects to enable their NFT launches through our NFT marketplace infrastructure, broadening our ecosystem.
Next Steps
- Finalize and launch the TileVille Mayor bot to enhance user engagement and keep players informed.
- Complete the Telegram integration, ensuring effective communication channels for the community.
- Implement the much-anticipated PvP feature to elevate gameplay.
- Continue collaborations with other projects to expand the TileVille ecosystem.
Thank you to our amazing community for your support and enthusiasm as we continue to build and improve TileVille!
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