GalaChain will soon host a new web3 social media network called Rep with a dedicated Node network.

It’s time to officially announce that a groundbreaking new web3 social media network called Rep is coming soon to GalaChain. This adventure is set to demonstrate the remarkable potential of GalaChain, expand the Gala Games ecosystem to a wider audience, and elevate the overall Gala Games experience with cutting edge social features.

Your Data, Your Rep

In a world where data privacy has become a significant concern and online giants are clashing over control of social platforms, Rep is a breath of fresh air. This partnership between Gala Games and Rep goes beyond providing an engaging social media experience; it underscores our commitment to empowering users to own their data and regain control.

While the war between Twitter and Mark Zuckerberg’s competing social network, Threads, rages on, Rep aims to revolutionize the social media landscape with a user-focused approach. In stark contrast to tiring traditional platforms, Rep’s core ethos is to put control back into the hands of the users. Sound familiar?

GalaChain Fits Rep

The most beautiful part is the platform has already been built (with awesome geolocation and AR capabilities). The work ahead is about bringing it to GalaChain.

For anyone concerned that using GalaChain to host a social media network would somehow dilute our mission–Rest assured that development and management of Rep are entirely in the hands of an extraordinary third-party team. While this project will level us up considerably, we barely have to spend any time grinding it.

As we have said over and over, we’re all about making the best games you’ve ever played. The best games you’ve ever played will always have an integral social component. That’s why it’s so important to support a social media platform with a vision as big as ours and (thanks to GalaChain), the web3 power to pull it off.

This platform will enhance your experience as a Gala Games player in countless ways, with no ongoing resources needed from the Gala Games team. This is where the GalaChain infrastructure we have worked so hard to build gets a chance to show the world what it can do.

The Journey of Rep

A prototype of Rep has already been successfully built nearby (on the NEAR blockchain in fact), but in the coming months, it will transition to GalaChain. Here, it will be hosted by a network of Rep Nodes and fully integrated within the Gala Games ecosystem.

To learn more about Rep, check out this May blog post from founder Neil Haran. The first Rep Node licenses will be available soon. Look for more details about the upcoming Rep Node license sale during next week’s new episode of Ahead of the Game with BitBender, Thursday, July 13th at 4pm PT.

Earning Rewards on Rep

Rep Users will have multiple opportunities to earn rewards, whether operating Nodes, interacting with the network, or referring new users. Because Rep will be built on GalaChain, all users on Rep will have access to Gala Games ecosystem accounts. This includes access to a diverse range of exciting platforms such as Gala Games, Gala Film, and Gala Music.

Treasure Hunts on Rep

One of the most exciting things about Rep on GalaChain is the Treasure Hunt feature. The possibilities are virtually endless for things like scavenger hunts, quests, contests and more. Look for more information very soon about the first of these gamified social contests!

Gala Friends on Rep

Let’s cut right to the chase: we owe you a friend system. You need social features in your state-of-the-art gaming experience! One of the reasons we’re so excited about Rep is Gala Friends. You’ve been hearing about it for long enough–It’s time to make Gala Friends a reality.

Gala Friends will be among the first examples of a dedicated social network within the Rep ecosystem. Thanks to the immense capabilities of Galachain, we’re all about to level up and unlock the ability to create private label web3 social media networks of our own. There will be plenty of time for more information about that later, but you can go ahead and get excited about it now.

The Future of Rep

Stay tuned for detailed information about Rep from its development team, relayed to you through the Gala Games blog. As mentioned above, Gala Games is planning to host a Node license sale for Rep within the coming weeks. More detailed information will not be revealed until the new episode of Ahead of the Game with BitBender on Thursday, July 13th at 4pm PT.

Benefits for Gala Games

This partnership presents a unique opportunity to bring in a new audience of social media users who haven’t yet experienced web3. By providing the backbone and structure of the network, Gala Games allows Rep to decentralize its hosting and empower its users just as we do on the Gala Games platform.

The introduction of Rep on GalaChain marks the beginning of a new chapter, and illustrates the immense power and utility of GalaChain to the wider web3 world.

This is just the start, and we can’t wait to embark on this journey with all of you.

Stay tuned for more information about this exciting new platform and network, the upcoming Node license sale, and the many ways it will revolutionize the Gala Games experience.

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Here’s the recap and replay of Ahead of the Game, the weekly Thursday show hosted by Jason “BitBender” Brink.

This train is really rolling now, with great new questions, awesome updates, exclusive interviews, and tons of great web3 knowledge, courtesy of our own President of Blockchain, BitBender!

On a special bonus stream last Tuesday, Jason took some time to talk specifically about tokens and in-game economies. If you want to hear about these important ecosystem topics from the best possible source, you’ll want to check out the replay of that AMA.

Now, on to the latest episode!

Timestamps

00:00 — Intro 
02:43 — Invite to submit questions 
04:40 — Journey toward decentralization of GalaChain 
07:45 — Upcoming Node governance vote 
09:24 — Cynister interviews XBorg 
29:50 — DragonStrike
32:40 — Town Star 
33:33 — Spider Tanks 
34:57 — Last Expedition 
35:50 — Mirandus

29:50 — DragonStrike

As announced in THIS BLOG, DragonStrike kicks off its inaugural Gala Games Leaderboard on July 6th. If you haven’t started playing yet, you better go to Dragon School!

34:57 — Last Expedition

There is a new summer build coming, and we can’t wait. Remember, Last Expedition Operators get ongoing access to the latest build!

35:50 — Mirandus

Jason talks about some goblin-slaying rewards from the recent playtest and briefly discusses NFT drops to Founder’s Node operators on GalaChain.

This is where the stream suddenly died 😟

But not to fear– Our incredible producer had it rebooted to a new stream in mere moments! Tune in next week for more delightfully seamless transitions like this one! 😂

Check out the rest of the show at the link below!

Timestamps for Part 2

00:00 — Intro
01:42 — Community Interview with Faz
21:00 — Jason takes questions
38:45 — Social share and closing
39:55 — Jason draws a winner!

01:42 — Jason spends some quality time with CryptoFaz, one of the most well-known members of the Gala Games community who always offers valuable feedback!

21:00 — Many people think of the Q&A portion as the most useful part of this weekly podcast. Don’t miss this powerful community resource, especially if you have questions of your own.

39:55 — Jason finishes out the stream with an unexpected Twitter giveaway for anyone who retweeted the stream.

Thursday’s New Episode

We got some really exciting news to reveal on Thursday. If you want to hear about it before anyone else, make sure you tune into Ahead of the Game on Thursday, July 6th at 4pm PT!

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The Tiger will soon be the latest Hero Tank in the arena. Let’s look at some of the classic Heroes that came before it.

Tiger is the latest Tank slated to enter garages across the Planetary Union. This is the first Hero Tank to be released since December, so we thought it would be a great time to look back at some of the mightiest arena heroes that came before Tiger.

While the technology in the arena is always moving forward, some of the firepower from the past is irreplaceable in its strategic benefit to a Pilot. Hero Tanks frequently have special ways of dominating opponents that you just can’t find anywhere else!

Heroes, We Salute You

Hero Tanks are powerful, pre-built combos that come complete with Weapon, Body and Skin. Each Part can be used and upgraded independent of the others, but they typically synergize together in a unique build. All three parts together make up a Hero Tank NFT, and they always are bought, sold or transferred as a package deal. The Body and Weapon on a Hero Tank are totally independent parts though, so one item in your inventory essentially gets you two pools of potential VP gain every day.

Each Hero Tank combo is arguably just a little overpowered in its own way. Favorites like the Lava Tank, Whaleshark and Alpha Executioner are commonly cited as some of the most powerful Tanks around.

The last Hero Tanks released were back in Generation 1. In December of 2022, Pilots first got their chance to own the T-Rex. This powerful combo consists of the Rex Body and the T-Ray Weapon. No other Weapon can fire blasts of concentrated antimatter through walls.

Many Pilots have found that the T-Rex has a bit of a learning curve associated with it, but those who learn to Pilot it well are feared throughout the Earthen cluster.

Many Pilots around today also have felt the terror of The Tortoise up close and personal. These hulking boomerang blade shooters were first released in 2022.

The Tortoise is a bulky Body that’s slow but steady. Blade Spinner is the signature Weapon from this combo, and it can be charged up to fire whatever distance you want (up to some insane range). On reaching its destination, it will turn around and return to you. Many Pilots can have trouble making precise shots with it early on, but once it’s second nature you will be a force to be reckoned with against any opponent.

Before all that, Snoop’s Bumpin’ Lowrider hit the arena in February of ’22. In addition to making you feel like you were right there with Snoop sippin on gin and juice, this combo rolls over opponents with the unparalleled bass coming from its roof-mounted subwoofer.

This Hero Tank combo is made up of Snoop’s Bumpin’ Lowrider and the Beat Blaster Weapon. Again, many Pilots find that the lowrider style of this high-energy Body can be tough to get used to… but it’s very rewarding for those that perfect playing with it. The Beat Blaster Weapon lays down a massive damage cadence, and can momentarily stun opposing Tanks. This totally unique advantage isn’t present in any other Weapon.

A Tradition of Heroism

Hero Tanks may not come around often, but they offer a Pilot unique strategies and the added convenience of getting a complete Tank Combo in one package from the store. Plus, they generally have wickedly cool themes.

A walk down memory lane quickly shows that some of the most powerful Tanks found in the arena are older Heroes, even as new technologies rise up around them.

Every Hero Tank has some special twist that Pilots can use to their strategic advantage. Whether this be the ice trails from Santa’s Slay or the homing torpedoes from the WhaleShark, Hero Tanks always have some extra functionality that may take awhile to adjust to… but can be extremely useful once you get good with it.

Many Hero Tanks are exceedingly rare, but still make their impact on the arena every day. Lava Tanks are notoriously one of the most versatile competitors in the arena, and were among the first Tanks ever unveiled– only a handful exist!

Likewise, the feared Alpha Executioner has ordinance found nowhere else in the arena. True, it doesn’t have a slow or a stun like some other Hero Tanks, but it does fire quick missiles that detonate in an area. The firing pattern can be hard to get used to, but if you use the AoE splash at the end to your advantage it is definitely deadly.

The Tiger Unleashed

This brings us to today… when the Tiger Tank is ready for battle. This new Hero Tank offers absolutely unique ways of dominating the competition, just like its predecessors. The Tiger Body has medium stats for maximum adaptability during the hunt. The Ripper Weapon fires like a straightforward, linear Weapon… but then splits into 3 sub-projectiles to rip apart your opponents.

Pilots will have to learn the pace of this new Tank to use it to its full potential. Distance from your opponents and timing could be the difference between hitting with one projectile or laying into their whole team with split bullets. A skilled Tiger Pilot may find enemies hiding just behind cover aren’t as safe as they think… Ripper can cut that corner if fired correctly.

With the Tiger Tank joining such an illustrious group of Heroes, we’re excited to see how it transforms and pushes the meta of arena combat forward. Like all Hero Tanks before it, we’re sure we’ll see this combo’s unique identity being used in creative ways as Pilots practice how to craft strategies around it.

To all the Heroes in the arena, The Planetary Union salutes you! Bring home some victory… you deserve it.

Don’t forget about the Tiger Tank sale starting at noon PT on Wednesday, July 5th!

The greatest Heroes rise to the top. Does your team have what it takes?

The Gala Games Leaderboard is coming to DragonStrike: Puzzle RPG!

This will be an event unlike any other. Starting Thursday, July 6th all the efforts of your NFT Heroes will contribute to your rank on the leaderboard. Compete for glory and rewards against other players and prove that your team is the best.

Climb the Ladder

Our current timed events within the game — Dragon Strikes, Tournaments, Dragonspire Tower, and the Arena — all let players square off in a closed contest. The Gala Games Leaderboard works a little differently.

Each week there will be a new Gala Games Leaderboard. Your ranking on this leaderboard depends on the performance of your NFT Heroes across other events. This means any battle within the Arena, a Dragon Strike, a Tournament, or Dragonspire Tower can potentially earn you points on the Gala Games Leaderboard.

You’ll only earn points with fully minted Heroes, so remember to keep your favorite NFT Heroes on your team when you can!

Own Your Victory

While an event like the Gala Games leaderboard is great for bragging rights, players will be competing for a bit more than just the pride of being the most powerful. The top players on the leaderboard will be able to claim $GALA rewards!

Each week the top 200 players on the Gala Games Leaderboard will receive $GALA rewards in their Treasure Chest. How much loot you’ll find will depend on where you finish!

Let the Contest Begin!

The first Gala Games Leaderboard starts on Thursday, July 6th! Is your team ready?

Don’t forget that you can always visit our official OpenSea collection at https://opensea.io/collection/dragonstrike to see what Heroes are available from other players!

We hope you’ve enjoyed these recent updates and are enjoying DragonStrike: Puzzle RPG. See you at the top of the leaderboard!