At Gala Games, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible with blockchain gaming. We noticed that there wasn’t a high-quality MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena)/Brawler available for the blockchain space, and were therefore delighted when we learned that the Spidertank Project from Gamedia, an AWESOME award-winning developer was coming to the blockchain space. Is anyone ready for mass adoption?

In pursuit of awesomeness, we would like to submit the following proposal to the Gala Games Node Ecosystem for approval.

Project Name: The Spidertank Project (working name, but the community will choose the final name)

Game Developer: Gamedia (https://www.gamedia.nl/en/) led by Dittmar Tukker (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dittmar/)

Genre: Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) / Brawler

Node Drop Mechanism: Up to 8.5% of all NFTs/Tokens Dropped to Node Operators based on the number of nodes online (More Nodes = Heavier Drops)

Final Release Date: Estimated to be Q4–2021

The Brawler is one of the best genres for esports arena play, and games like DOTA and League of Legends have defined the space … until today!

Gala Games is happy to announce that Gamedia is interested in bringing a game to the Gala Games Ecosystem! The game is designed as a 3v3 Brawler/MOBA, which allows players to pick and choose between a number of “Spider Tanks” and armaments, then battle it out on a series of maps. As a free-to-play game with play-to-earn mechanics centering around skill-based competition, resource collection, and a player-driven upgrade cycle, The Spidertank Project will redefine gaming. Whether you want to play with a small group of your friends or in a high-stakes competition, this game is going to knock your socks off.

The NFT strategy for this game will center around tanks, weapons, buildings, and ownable land, upon which workshops and resource mines can be placed. These workshops can be used to upgrade tank bodies and armaments with resources collected via play. The land, workshops, and resource mines can also be improved, but only generate resources when actively in play. Some resources such as land, which will have a tightly constrained emission schedule based on player numbers, will be available only via purchase, but other NFTs such as tank bodies and armaments will be upgradable on a play-to-earn basis. Some NFTs, such as certain tank bodies, armaments, skins, etc. will only be available for purchase through the Gala Games store.

The Node Reward distribution model will be based on a sliding scale, meaning that the more nodes are online, the larger each node’s share of the overall distribution will be. This was created to address the perverse incentive of node owners not wanting more nodes online as they feel it would dilute their rewards.

Node Operators will also receive a drop of the native token for The Spidertank Project (currently conceptualized as TANK) on a distribution schedule which starts at .5% of total daily drop and continues up to 8.5%, based on the number of nodes online. This drop will start several weeks after an approval vote as part of the integration process with the Gala Games ecosystem.

There will also be a pool set aside for the future development of game specific nodes, though this will in no way impact the Founder’s Node reward pool in a negative way.

Lastly, as the name has not yet been chosen, Gamedia has decided to enlist the help of the Gala Games Community to help choose the best name. There will be a naming contest with a reward for the winner that chooses the name of the MOBA that is going to change blockchain gaming forever!

A Note from Gala Games: The Spidertank Project is one which we are VERY excited about! Internally, we have been play testing it with Dittmar’s team for the last several months and BitBender has had to physically restrain Eric from posting leaks to the Gala Gold chat. It is AMAZING, and we are confident that you will love it. We believe that this project has the potential to be a contender for the next major esports phenomenon and can easily climb up to stand beside the best non-blockchain games and attract millions of players.

Get your questions ready, because BitBender is going to be hosting an AMA with Dittmar Tukker on Monday, July 12th at 08:00 PT (15:00 UTC).

Potential Voting Options:

Question: Should The Spidertank Project be included in the Gala Games Ecosystem?

• YES — A vote for including The Spidertank Project in the Gala Games Ecosystem
• NO — A vote against including The Spidertank Project in the Gala Games Ecosystem
• ABSTAIN — A vote showing no preference

To Vote: Open your Gala Game Node Software (PC/Mac) and click on the “Voting” tab

Voting Duration: The Node Vote will run from 5pm PT on Friday, July 9th until 5pm on Monday, July 12th.

Requirement to Pass: Simple Majority of Votes Cast

Get ready for some exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at the Town Star creation process! In an upcoming series of Town Star exclusive posts, we’ll be sharing sneak peeks, never-before-seen process shots and unique anecdotes all about Town Star. Let’s get this ball rolling by taking a closer look at Mirandus-Themed Skins: Pack 6, which was released earlier this week in the Town Star store.

Each Skin Pack contains 5 unique Mirandus-themed skins that will change the look and feel of your Town Star builds. After they are purchased, the individual skins can be claimed through the owner’s Treasure Chest. Once claimed, the skins can be applied to in-game buildings, transferred or traded on Opensea. Plus, each different Skin Pack contains a 1/10 Dragon Voucher. Any player who collects all 10 Dragon Vouchers will become the owner of the Dragon Familiar, which will join their avatar in Mirandus.

Digging into Skin Pack 6

Many Town Star buildings come with dedicated units, such as the operating workers or the livestock. For these Skin Packs, all units are reimagined in the Mirandus theme, so in addition to the building skins, there are a bunch of new characters. Each had its own unique creation process, and many of them were presented in several different forms before the final choice was approved by the team.

Lumber Mill

For the medieval Lumber Mill, it seemed appropriate for the building’s roof to be made of logs instead of shingles or panels. There are no high-powered table saws in the world of Mirandus, so the splitting axe can be seen on the work table. The alternate option with the water wheel would have been an interesting choice, and while accurate to medieval methods, the water didn’t quite fit on an otherwise dry tile.

Great consideration was put into the Millworker’s outfit. He still has the recognizable Millworker’s stance and impressive full beard. The initial instincts of the art team were to create an equivalent to the protective eyewear of the original, but it was decided that his glasses looked a little too steampunk and they were vetoed. Option 4’s authentic dress bears close resemblance to a nightgown, so ultimately option #1 was chosen as the Millworker’s skin.

Ranch House

The Ranch House was given a more rustic and old-fashioned makeover, complete with wood walls, a straw roof and a patch of green ground to sit on. In the middle ages, many roofs were expertly crafted through a time consuming process called thatching, using layers of branches, reeds, straws, mosses and more to route water away from the roof and keep inhabitants dry.

The Rancher has the same cocky pose and the same can-do attitude, with the addition of a puffy armed shirt and a fashionable buckle hat, complete with a long feather. This rancher is ready to ride! Here she is on horseback, as the ATV from Mirandus-Themed Skin Pack 4. Horses: the original ATVs.

Sheep Pen

The Sheep Pen was given the standard thatched roof treatment, completing that authentic medieval feel and making a comfortable dry home for sheep of any time period.

In the Middle Ages, wool was used as a versatile textile to make capes, tunics, blankets, scarves, hats and more. Wool is still used for many of these same purposes today.

Because not much has changed about the appearance of sheep through the ages, the choice of sheep headwear was of utmost importance. The 2nd hat was eventually chosen to keep the flock’s ears and heads warm during the coldest nights.

Water Pump

Ancient water pumps are an impressive thing. Using only the forces of nature, people were able to create devices that delivered from a body of water to crops, households or production facilities. The Mirandus take on the Water Pump uses towers and water wheels to pump water to your Town Star industrial buildings.

Farm Tractor

A few different ideas were presented by the art team for the farmer’s “tractor” before the goat was chosen as the winner. They made the right choice. Rather than using goats for their meat and milk, Town Star Farmers can use them as work tools. Now the owners of this skin get to see their tractor farmers majestically riding goats to and from their fields.

Mirandus Skin Pack 6 is full of not only buildings, but some great new skins for familiar characters. Now you’ve seen some of the images that didn’t make the cut, and hopefully this has given you a little taste of the complex preparations that go into the creation of each and every artistic asset from Gala Games.

Skin Pack 6/10 is the latest currently available of these limited edition NFT Skin Packs, and we’re excited to dig into Pack 7 next week! Only 2000 of each Mirandus Skin Pack are available at the current price. Once they sell out, additional future sales of these skins are TBD.

Growing and Building

As the Gala Games team continues to grow, our flagship game will continue to pick up momentum, bringing you tons of exciting new developments and keeping you on your toes.

“Our players have been playing the same checkers for months. Let’s make it chess and throw in some new pieces.”
 — T. Elliot Cannon, Town Star Director

We want to show you some exclusive behind-the-game images and sneak peeks. We want you to be as excited about these new developments as we are. And most importantly, we want to deliver the most compelling and satisfying experience in the world of play-to-earn gaming.

Good luck on your Town Star builds this weekend, and good luck collecting those Dragon Vouchers and Mirandus-Themed Skin Packs. Pack 7 will be released in the Town Star store early next week. As always, thank you for your support and thanks for growing with us. The best is yet to come!