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[ANN] Spells of Genesis - Innovating Trading Card Games with the Blockchain October 07, 2014, 04:31:27 PM

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Spells of Genesis (SoG) is an upcoming trading card/arcade game, from Swiss-based company EverdreamSoft, which will

integrate bitcoin and blockchain technology in its game economy as well as its storyline. It is targeted for release in late

2015 for iOS and Android devices.



A Game For The Community

Our motivation in developing SoG stems from our desire to create a game in strong cooperation with the community. With

main trading card game, we were among the first to have a free-to-play game on the AppStore in 2009. Since then, the genre has

evolved in unexpected ways.



We saw some of our players trading rare cards for more than 1000 USD, even if it was not allowed by the terms of service. A whole

economy emerged in the game. This inspired us to conceptualise how we could go beyond that and leverage digital goods ownership. Our motivation in developing SoG stems from our desire to create a game in strong cooperation with the community. With Moonga , ourmain trading card game, we were among the first to have a free-to-play game on the AppStore in 2009. Since then, the genre hasevolved in unexpected ways.We saw some of our players trading rare cards for more than 1000 USD, even if it was not allowed by the terms of service. A wholeeconomy emerged in the game. This inspired us to conceptualise how we could go beyond that and leverage digital goods ownership.



Innovative In-Game Economy

While working as a core of the whole game economy and background story, cryptocurrency will be used as an in-game means of

exchange. Counterparty tokens will be assigned to cards in SoG which means you can trade cards freely within and outside the game

app. Players will own their game items and cards not only in the game world but also on the bitcoin blockchain. Other functions on

Counterparty such as the lock feature will also give players the possibility to lock a specific amount of rare cards in a public and

transparent manner.





Token System

BitCrystals

are Counterparty assets acting as both the game-fuel and the premium in-game currency. There is a limited supply of BitCrystals

which can be used (burned) to create new card packs or traded with other players in Spells of Genesis.





Token System

You will be able to trade cards and game items easily within and outside the SoG game app. This is made possible through Counterparty,

a platform which can be used for creating custom tokens which act as their own cryptocurrency, while still running on the Bitcoin blockchain.



Game assets in SoG will all be assigned a unique Counterparty token. The picture below shows an example of how the Counterparty tokens

for cards may look like in the typical Counterparty wallet. Assigning Counterparty tokens to game assets allows them to be traded freely

outside the game. Players will own their game items and cards not only in the game world but also on the blockchain. BitCrystals are Counterparty assets acting as both the game-fuel and the premium in-game currency. There is a limited supply of BitCrystalswhich can be used (burned) to create new card packs or traded with other players in Spells of Genesis.You will be able to trade cards and game items easily within and outside the SoG game app. This is made possible through Counterparty,a platform which can be used for creating custom tokens which act as their own cryptocurrency, while still running on the Bitcoin blockchain.Game assets in SoG will all be assigned a unique Counterparty token. The picture below shows an example of how the Counterparty tokensfor cards may look like in the typical Counterparty wallet. Assigning Counterparty tokens to game assets allows them to be traded freelyoutside the game. Players will own their game items and cards not only in the game world but also on the blockchain.

Game Items on Counterwallet

The use of Counterparty's functions such as the lock feature opens up the possibility for players to lock a certain amount of rare cards in a

public and transparent manner.



How It Works

SoG is being developed by EDS. The production costs of SoG will be funded by Gutenberg, the project code name for our platform which

burns BitCrystals in order to issue new digital game items to players and backers. The proceeds from the BitCrystals Token Sale will go to

Gutenberg.



An Example

You can purchase game items through Google Play/AppStore using your own country's currency. When a player buys a card pack in the

AppStore or on Google Play, we buy back 50% of the price in BitCrystals from our backers. Backers of SoG can use BitCrystals to purchase

new cards and game items.



When a player buys a pack of cards from the AppStore When a backer buys a pack of cards from the Secondary Market











The Game

Spells of Genesis will combine the collection and social aspects of Trading Card games with the addictiveness of Arcade games.

In the game you embark on an epic fantasy adventure in the world of Moonga while constantly collecting and trading orbs(cards) to upgrade

your deck. On your adventure, you will face hundreds of opponents. To defeat them, you have to battle them using the unique battle system

featured in Spells of Genesis. The following screenshots are from the alpha version, the background is missing and visuals are not final, but

will illustrate how you will have to battle your enemies.



In each level, there are some enemies you have to destroy. You do that by shooting your own orbs at them. Each orb has different strengths,

weaknesses and special abilities. When your orb has zero speed left, it will grow until it reaches an obstacle. Placing your orbs strategically is

crucial to achieve victory, because if you cross the red line, you will lose.



Beside from what the screenshots above show you, the game will take place in a fantasy world. You will travel through mountains, deserts,

waters and will meet the most amazing creatures there. There will also be a Player versus Player and other social features.

As the game is very easy to learn instead of traditional trading card games, we try to reach a wide audience of casual gamers. But, the deck

making and skill which is required in the later levels and online will make the game very interesting for hardcore and competitive players.

Spells of Genesis will be developed by Everdreamsoft, the creators of the successful trading card game Moonga (250.000+ downloads).







Askian - The Quest to the Genesis Block

Spells of Genesis: Backstory

The Grand Story of Moonga

For over 700 years, the different kingdoms in the world of Moonga lived under the dominance of the terrible empire of Sayosia. Then, in a

small town, a boy named Kallan was born. His father, a blacksmith, had no place for him so he decided to take him elsewhere. After it

seemed that nobody wanted the clumsy child, he decided to bring him to a small forest where the Wizard of the Four Valleys was known

to live. Raised by the Wizard, Kallan learned to understand nature and the world around him. When the time came for him to leave the

Wizard, he went to a city called Cartaam, where he made a discovery that would change the world of Moonga forever.



He found a way to confine the essence of creatures and humans into small parchment pieces.

These small cards  commonly known as Spells - enclosed the essence of what had been imprinted in them. It was a difficult, meticulous

task and it took Kallan several years to master the right formula. With these powerful spells, the people of Moonga were able to defy their

rulers, and a new age began



The Jewel Valley

The new chapter that we are introducing with Spells of Genesis is an allegory of the

cryptocurrency. Askian is a place in the Moonga realm surrounded by high mountains inhabited by humans, dwarves and dragons. People

living in Askian are rich as the mountains contain a lot of precious materials. These precious materials which are mined in the mountains

possess magical properties, allowing them to be transferred in the air easily. Different regions of the valley are fighting for its dominance.

Some groups rise from time to time, creating and mining varieties of precious material while trying to rally most of the miners to their

cause. In fact, the group who can impose their precious jewel will gain significant wealth.



The rulers of Sayosia feel threatened by these new currencies over which no taxes are being paid and send their armies to destroy this

new source of wealth. The different clans of Askian will have to join forces against this common foe to survive, but there is another threat.

Rumours have been spread that Sayosia is sending expeditions to find and destroy the mysterious Genesis Block, which gives the

materials of Askian their magical powers. If they succeed, Askian will fall in decay. The rulers of Askian decide to form an expedition of

their own, consisting of their clans' strongest warriors and wizards. Together, they will embark on a quest to find and protect the Genesis

Block, before the Hordes of Sayosia find it.



And thus begins the Quest to the Genesis Block...

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Token Sale FAQ

What is the Token Sale?

The BitCrystals Token Sale is a bit similar to a Crowdfunding. When you buy BitCrystals, you become a backer of SoG and you can use your

BitCrystals to acquire game items.



What are BitCrystals?

are tradable assets acting as both the game-fuel and the premium in-game currency. They can be used to enhance your gaming

experience (like buying card packs) and traded with other players. We need to buy back BitCrystals and burn them in order to issue new

card packs.



When did the BitCrystals Token Sale start/end?

The BitCrystals Token Sale started on August 4th, and ended on September 3rd, 2015.



How did the Token Sale go?







How can I get BitCrystals?

As an early supporter, you get BitCrystals when you sign up on our website before our Token Sale begins. During the Token Sale phase, you

can get BitCrystals by buying them on our website or by contributing to SoG. After the Token Sale, you can only buy BitCrystals from other

BitCrystals owners or on exchanges.



Who are backers?

Anyone who owns BitCrystals! The BitCrystals Token Sale is a bit similar to a Crowdfunding. When you buy BitCrystals, you become a backer of SoG and you can use yourBitCrystals to acquire game items. BitCrystals are tradable assets acting as both the game-fuel and the premium in-game currency. They can be used to enhance your gamingexperience (like buying card packs) and traded with other players. We need to buy back BitCrystals and burn them in order to issue newcard packs.The BitCrystals Token Sale started on August 4th, and ended on September 3rd, 2015.As an early supporter, you get BitCrystals when you sign up on our website before our Token Sale begins. During the Token Sale phase, youcan get BitCrystals by buying them on our website or by contributing to SoG. After the Token Sale, you can only buy BitCrystals from otherBitCrystals owners or on exchanges.Anyone who owns BitCrystals!





Partner Projects

Since we believe that players should own their assets not only in the game world but also outside, we are integrating some other cryptocurrencies

into the game and thus creating an unique link between the Moonga and Spells of Genesis games world and other blockchain-based projects.

Together with our collaborators, we have launched limited editions of blockchain-based trading cards. These cards are tradable on Counterparty,

using a specific crypto-coin, and playable within both Moonga and Spells of Genesis.



FoldingCoin

Exclusively for FoldingCoin we have designed the FDCARD, which can be obtained

by folding or by trading on Counterparty.



Storj

and secure cloud storage, we have launched the SJCXCARD, which can only be

obtained by using Storjcoin X



GetGems

wallet, Everdreamsoft has designed the GEMZCARD. This card can only be obtained

by using Gemz.



Counterparty

For Counterparty, a platform for free and open financial tools on the Bitcoin network,

we have created the XCPCARD, which can be obtained only with XCP tokens. For Counterparty, a platform for free and open financial tools on the Bitcoin network,we have created the XCPCARD, which can be obtained only with XCP tokens.



Swarm

SWARMCD has been designed exclusively for Swarm, a platform which facilitate the

creation of Distributed Collaborative Organizations (DCO) empowering ownership and

abundance for everyone. Swarm is also where we will host our

starting on July 29th, 2015. SWARMCD has been designed exclusively for Swarm, a platform which facilitate thecreation of Distributed Collaborative Organizations (DCO) empowering ownership andabundance for everyone. Swarm is also where we will host our BitCrystals Token Sale starting on July 29th, 2015.



Ethereum

In collaboration with Ethereum, we have launched the ETHEREUMCARD, which can be

purchased with BTC or XCP tokens. In collaboration with Ethereum, we have launched the ETHEREUMCARD, which can bepurchased with BTC or XCP tokens.



Clef

CLEFCARD, playable as "Clef, Warden of Wonders". CLEFCARD can be purchased with

BTC or XCP.





Team







SHABAN SHAAME - CEO & Founder

He created the trading card game Moonga in 2009

and founded EverdreamSoft in 2010.









KOJI HIGASHI - Business Development, Japan









BESA SAQIPI - Executive Assistant









CHRISTOPHER REJAS - Programmer









HNIN PWINT LWIN - Marketing & Communication









JASPER DAMMAN - Game Designer









ELODIE BASTIDE - Community Manager





Spells of Genesis in the Press









Videos

First Teaser





First Pre-Alpha Gameplay video





Hangout: Innovating The Game Economy With Bitcoin





Get in touch





Ideopass



make Bitcoin payments simple for mainstream users. The integration of the Ideopass payment system

in our games will consolidate its adoption and ultimately Bitcoin adoption for mainstream users.

Find out more about Ideopass: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=586615.0?ref=bctpd EverdreamSoft is also working on another project called Ideopass. Ideopass has the ambition tomake Bitcoin payments simple for mainstream users. The integration of the Ideopass payment systemin our games will consolidate its adoption and ultimately Bitcoin adoption for mainstream users.Find out more about Ideopass:









