Gaming is often seen as either a hobby or worse — an addiction. Both of these limited explanations have one thing in common: they describe something that is incomplete. A hobby by itself is not enough to lead a well-rounded life, to fulfill the basic human needs. At the very least, you also require social connections and a skillset to earn a living.

However, the world is changing and old stereotypes no longer apply as they used to. Centuries ago, before the rise of universities and book publishing, being a scientist or a writer was seen as a strange path as well. It was a hobby or an obsession for the people of the medieval world. The reason for this was the same as with early gaming (for example in the 90s): neither society nor technology was advanced enough to make these activities into a complete way of life.

It’s quite simple: to turn something into a lifestyle rather than a hobby, you need the infrastructure. That’s why an enthusiastic painter is not called an addict today even if he spends all his time making and selling paintings. A programmer isn’t called a hobbyist even if he keeps writing code when he comes home. Why? Because beyond just using up free time, these activities provide useful things — money, skills, social connections, knowledge, etc.

And this is the area where the current revolution in games is taking place today. In complex systems, true gaming realities with economies and social activities that reach into the real world, the word “hobby” or “addiction” cannot apply as it used to before. When a person can relax, socialize, earn money, develop a skillset and even learn new things, all at the same time, during the same activity… you have to consider it as part of a fulfilling life.

This is how gaming is evolving. And Mossland is right at the front of this new movement. When we created the concept of the Mossland platform, we knew right from the start that we wanted to make something more than just a traditional game. This is the reason for all our supporting ideas and initiatives: our crowdsale not only gathers funds but also builds a community, our virtual universe not only provides beautiful visuals but also involves a social aspect. We encourage the players of Mossland to learn, explore, interact, trade and even earn money.

The Mossland team believes in discovering new ways for people to improve their lives. AR/VR technologies open new paths for us to improve and explore our creativity.

We invite you to learn about our vision and our amazing project. In a world built on freedom and imagination, everyone is welcome!