GateLive AMA Recap-Legends of Elysium

Q1: Could you shortly introduce Legends of Elysium to our listeners?

Legends of Elysium is a fusion of two genres - Trading Card Games and Board Games.

Unlike traditional TCGs, where cards are simply played on a table, Legends of Elysium introduces a hex-based battleground where every card played manifests, allowing players to strategically move units, attack opponents, and take control of special fields offering bonuses during the battle.

What sets Legends of Elysium apart is its dynamic terrain, as players can terraform hexes into different lands like forests or mountains, affecting card play based not only on mana cost, but also on resource requirements. Each battle is further enriched by randomly generated special fields and one-time bonuses, ensuring that every match is unique and requires adaptive strategies.

Beyond this, Legends of Elysium offers a multitude of opportunities to showcase your abilities and reap the rewards. Daily and monthly quests offer a continuous stream of challenges, while achievements present long-term objectives to aim for. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or a newcomer, there’s always a goal to pursue. And for those seeking competition, you can test your deck in exhilarating PvP showdowns against other players.

Among the available modes in Legends of Elysium is the League, where players engage in intense clashes throughout the week, competing for the coveted top position on the leaderboard. Success hinges on strategic maneuvering and skillful gameplay as you ascend the ranks. The rewards for top performers are substantial, making the journey well worth the effort. With Legends of Elysium currently in Open Beta, there’s no better time to dive in, construct your deck, and embark on your quest for glory!

Beyond its engaging gameplay, Legends of Elysium offers players true ownership of the assets they acquired in game. Assets such as cards, avatars, heroes, card backs etc. can be minted into an NFT, which opens unlimited possibilities for the owners. Owners of NFTs can utilize all that blockchain brings. They can sell, rent or even destroy the NFTs they possess. With a well-designed in-game economy utilizing $LOE as its utility token, the game not only entertains but also empowers players to explore the exciting world of blockchain technology.

Q2: What problem does Legends of Elysium aim to solve in crypto space?

Legends of Elysium (LOE) aims to solve several key problems in the crypto gaming space:

-Lack of High-Quality and Entertaining Games: Many blockchain games prioritize short-term economic gains over the quality of gameplay and entertainment value. LOE addresses this by focusing on delivering a high-quality and entertaining gaming experience, ensuring that players have fun while playing. Because games are supposed to be fun!

-Difficulty in Onboarding Web2 Players: Traditional gamers who are not familiar with blockchain technology may find it challenging to use web3 wallets for logging in and making transactions. LOE tackles this issue by implementing familiar features from web2 gaming, such as Login with Google or Facebook and payments with Debit Cards, to seamlessly onboard web2 players to the web3 space. There is also no entry barrier, as players do not need to purchase special NFTs in order to play the game, Legends of Elysium is free-to-play, and free decks of cards are given to the new players, so they can start their adventure immediately.

-Absence of Innovative Gameplay: Legends of Elysium introduces a unique fusion of trading card game and board game mechanics, offering players a fresh and unseen gaming experience. This innovation aims to attract players who are looking for something different in the crypto gaming market. Legends of Elysium is like Magic the Gathering meets Catan and fans of both genres - TCGs and board games - will find unforgettable experiences.

Overall, Legends of Elysium aims to bridge the gap between traditional gaming and blockchain gaming by providing a high-quality, entertaining, and user-friendly experience that appeals to both existing blockchain enthusiasts and mainstream gamers.

Q3: Open Beta just launched a few days ago, what does it mean for the players?

The launch of Legends of Elysium’s Open Beta marks a significant milestone for players.

Transition to Mainnet: Moving from the alpha version on the testnet to the Open Beta on the Polygon mainnet signifies a shift to a more robust and permanent environment. This means that all achievements, cards, and progress are now part of the real game experience, not confined to a testing environment.

NFT Ownership: With Open Beta on the mainnet, players can now mint their in-game assets, including cards, into NFTs. This grants them full ownership rights, allowing them to keep, sell, rent, or destroy their assets as they wish.
Permanent Progress: Unlike the Alpha version, where player progress was reset due to its testnet nature, progress made in the Open Beta is permanent. Players can rest assured that their hard-earned achievements and advancements will not be wiped, providing a more fulfilling gaming experience.

Community Involvement: Players have a significant say in the game’s development trajectory. Feedback and suggestions from early testers have already influenced balancing changes and feature implementations. This collaborative approach ensures that the game evolves in line with the community’s preferences and expectations. After all, we are developing Legends of Elysium for you, the players!

Influence Over Development: Through active participation and engagement, players have the opportunity to shape the future of Legends of Elysium. Their input can initiate discussions on potential features or balancing adjustments, and if met with enough approval of the community, those features and balancing changes may be implemented in the future.

Utilization of LOE Token: With the launch of the LOE token, players gain access to a new dimension of in-game transactions. They can use the token to purchase assets from the in-game store and even stake it on the website to earn rewards, further enhancing the gameplay experience and fostering economic participation within the eco.

Overall, the launch of Legends of Elysium Open Beta signifies not only the progression of the game but also the empowerment of its community, offering players unprecedented ownership, influence, and opportunities within the evolving world of the game.

Q4: What features are planned for the future?

In the pipeline for Legends of Elysium, we have several exciting features on the horizon such as Tournamenrs, Battlefield, Guild Wars and Adventure.

Tournaments: An eSports mode set to occur monthly, where players can enter with tickets won or bought. Featuring live streaming of semi-finals and finals with commentators and sponsors, players get a chance to fight for grand prizes. The tournament mode will offer various deck-building modes, with draft mode being particularly popular to ensure fairness of competition.

Battlefield: A mini-tournament style mode where players can join rooms of 2, 4, or 8 slots to compete against each other. Entry fees contribute to the prize pool, with the potential for substantial rewards based on the number of participants and the entry fee. For example, if 4 players join the 4 slot room with a $100 entry fee, the prize pool becomes $400 and players compete for the piece of that prize pool.

Adventure: A single-player campaign mode where players delve into the lore and races of Legends of Elysium. By completing adventures, players earn unique cards exclusive to this mode, offering a compelling narrative experience alongside gameplay challenges and a foretaste of incoming races.

Guild Wars: A mode designed for guilds and organized communities, Guild Wars is a mode where groups compete against each other for rewards from the Treasury. This mode fosters teamwork and strategic coordination as guilds fight for supremacy and greater spoils.

These planned features promise to enrich the gameplay experience of Legends of Elysium, offering a diverse range of competitive, narrative, and community-driven experiences for players to enjoy.

Q5: What are your plans for the near future and the next year?

Legends of Elysium has a jam-packed roadmap for the near future and the next year, with exciting developments planned that will attract new players, reward existing ones, and expand the game’s reach. Here’s a breakdown of what to expect:

In the coming weeks:
Social Logins Arrive: Signing up is about to get easier! In the next few weeks, Legends of Elysium will introduce Social Logins, allowing players to log in with familiar platforms like Google, Facebook, or Email. This removes a technical barrier and opens the door for a wider web-2 audience.

Season 1 Launch: Get ready for something special! Season 1 is on the horizon, though details are still kept a Secret. This is sure to be a highlight for Open Beta players.

Throughout the year:
Massive Player Growth: With Social Logins paving the way, marketing campaigns will kick off across various channels. The goal? To reach at least 100,000 players by year’s end, build a thriving Legends of Elysium community.

Content Expansion: New card expansions and additional races are planned for release this year, injecting fresh options and strategies into the gameplay. Some of the expansions are already being developed.

Exchange Listings: Plans are underway to add Legends of Elysium (LOE) token to additional exchanges, expanding accessibility and liquidity. Advanced discussions are already in progress with several Centralized Exchanges (CEXs).

Later in 2024/25:
Mobile & Desktop: Later this year, Legends of Elysium will be available on mobile and desktop platforms! This will significantly increase exposure by bringing the game to popular platforms like Google Play, App Store, and Steam.

Universe Expansion: Our vision extends beyond a single game, with plans to release more games within the Elysium universe. This long-term vision underscores the commitment to delivering groundbreaking experiences for both web2 and web3 players alike.