BlockTalks x Warena AMA Transcript!
We recently hosted an AMA with Warena, on October 2nd at 10 AM UTC. Many of you might have participated or many of not. But we make sure no one missed out from the knowledge shared by Jolie Tran & Duy Hoang, Marketing Specialists at Warena. So here we are up with the AMA transcript, for those who missed the live session, this blog post will be a saver & feeder of knowledge for them.
Introduction Questions Asked By Team BlockTalks!
Q1. Could you please introduce Warena to our community in layman’s term?
Ans — Inspired by Blockchain Technology and capturing the global NFT trend, WARENA is an ingenious combination of the two latest gaming developments: Play-to-Earn and Metaverse. Anyone in the WARENA ecosystem can enjoy countervailing strategy gameplay within our vast, super-realistic Metaverse, earning at the same time, digital incomes. Tokens collected during the gameplay contribute to the WARENA ecosystem, and these tokens can later be converted into NFTs.
Using AI-Personalization technology, WARENA allows players to create their own unique characters, and is customizable to a deep level, including character avatar, warrior attributions, munitions, gear, and skills. This provides a highly realistic experience throughout one’s adventures. Within the WARENA Metaverse, players also can meet, interact, and battle with other characters from other ‘Universes’ such as Axie Infinity, My Defi Pet, Cat Gunner, and much more.
WARENA is not your typical NFT game. Our players get to immerse themselves in their character and engage in thrilling action-survival gameplay. The Warena NFT game will be released in two phases. Phase 1 will take place in Q3 of 2021 and will see the launch of the 2D tower defense game. It’s a survival, player-vs-environment game that will require players to defend against the oncoming army of zombies. Phase 2 is set to launch in Q2 2022 and will unlock the full force of the Warena metaverse with player-versus-player features.
Q2. What are the advantages of Warena to other alternatives in the Blockchain field?
Ans — So, Warena is THE FIRST personalized NFT play-to-earn and Metaverse game. Basically, it combines 2 hot trends NFT play-to-earn and Metaverse into Warena. It is also the first project introducing the personalized character feature in blockchain games.
And our competitive Advantages are:
Innovative combination between Play-to-Earn and Metaverse built cleverly upon an engaging story and plot.
AI personalization tech allows users to upload their photos and create unique digital avatars.
There is the ability to engage with crossover characters from other universes such as Axie Infinity, Cat Gunner, and My Defi Pet.
Warena NFTs are created across different blockchains such as BSC, Polygon, Near, and Solana to name a few.
With the above special features, the support of partners, and upcoming marketing plans, we believe that WARENA has enough potential to become a new market trend.
Q3. What are the major milestones Warena achieved so far & what are in the future pipeline?
Ans — Before the IDO, the Warena team is putting a lot of focus on product development first.
Marketing activities in this phase is mainly to provide information about the project, attract the attention of players and investors about the upcoming IDO, clearly demonstrate the development potential and attractiveness of the project.
We’re doing a lot of AMAs around the world (USA, Europe, Korea, China, South Asia). Please follow our channels for updated news and announcements.
IDO day is Oct 7th on RedKite & DAO Maker, Oct 8th on Ignition
After the IDO, the team will focus on building and promoting Warena How-to-play series and other game-related content on all of our social channels, especially Twitter, Telegram, Facebook & Youtube, to increase interaction with our community. At the same time, we will release a guide on how to play the game, a tokens 'how-to', create more campaigns and have interactive activities so that the community can make an important contribution to the game building process.
Questions Asked on Twitter For Warena Team!
Q1. While doing my research, I found your ecosystem has two tokens $WARE $RENA. Can you explain the utilities of these tokens? How are they different? Which among the following is your “Main Token” and “Internal Token”.Do they have any real-life use also?
Ans — So, There are 2 main currencies in Warena Universe, including:
WARE token - the main in-game currency. It will be used for trading, exchanging, and improving one’s warriors including their special qualities.
RENA token - an ERC-20 governance token for the WARENA Universe. RENA holders will be able to claim rewards if they stake their tokens, play the game, and participate in key governance votes.
Besides that, investors like yield guild can buy NFT characters for their scholars to play-to-earn - investors can earn the appreciation of their investment -
Another feature is that If you own RENA tokens or legend NFT you can stake into the vault to earn revenue with WARENA project.
Q2. In Warena, there are six types of characters including humans, warriors, demons, dragons, elves and fairies. With Crossroad Metaver, humans who live in different lands can trade, a measly a symbiosis or territorial competence. But, how is this symbiosis executed?
Ans — These are just the six races that follow our story line. There will be more events taking place to make the metaverse more diverse and you - the Warena community - will shape that world with the development team in the next 8 months, the evening when Warena - Phase 2 (3D) releases the first official version.
Quests, activities, interactions between characters and territories will also be introduced in the near future. We have many lands, many game modes suitable for many different audiences.
Q3. Warena aims to be a real game of ownership of users with his own DAO. Cataloged as ""The WR Community Council"". But, do the players will experience the model of democratic governance? How will the rules of liquid democracy of the ""real world"" be? What do they refer with that last?
Ans — Currently, we are building Warena to allow our players to also own a piece of the game - this is what a decentralized organization (the Community Council) is.
Our project - Warena aims to be a true user-owned game with its own decentralized organization called the Community Council which will be managed by the community. We have also integrated a DAO (Decentralized autonomous organization), which over time can take over much of the decision-making power in the game. The Community Council will be an important element of the game ecosystem, as it will address both in-game issues as well as proposals regarding future game development and funding.
WARENA being a digital democracy within a mini-universe could not be possible without blockchain, as now we can implement rules that govern what the source code is running. This is an embodiment of the Chromia vision of public applications.
Q4. You’ve announced that there will be 2 main phases for your project, Phase 1 ‘SURVIVAL’ which is a 2D game, and Phase 2 ‘METAVERSE’ which is a 3D game. So what are the specs needed to play both versions? Especially the 3D version, will it need a super computer?
Ans — Currently the WARENA team is deploying both 2D and 3D versions at the same time. We chose lowpoly style to help our community of players easily access our WARENA game.
The 2D version only requires a browser with a stable network quality, or a mobile phone that can install the app. It's easy for everyone to join the game and earn money.
The 3D version needs a better network quality, and we are trying to optimize it so that players can have the best experience.
Q5. Warena’s NFTs are created on different blockchains like BSC, Polygon, Near, and Solana to name a few. What types of NFT assets are created in Warena? Are they interchangeable? Do you have a marketplace?
Ans — We are currently creating a DeFi marketplace and will release it soon.
Our NFTs can be bought, sold, and borrowed just like in the real world.
We want to break down all barriers of technology and the market.
Questions Asked by our BlockTalks Community Members during live Session to Warena Team!!
Q1. While Reading your website I found that WARENA features a two phase game :
* PHASE1 SURVIVAL ( 2D)
* PHASE2 WARENA METAVERSE (3D)
Can you tell me why you decided to launch a two phase game, and what diffrent features players can experience in these games?
Ans — Splitting into 2 games will help support a wide range of players (play-to-earn, gamer, investor...). On the other hand, this cross-over function is a unique feature of WARENA, helping players have more new experiences. To do that, we need Phase 1 (2D game) and Phase 2 (3D) with 2 separate games that can cross-over with each other. Next will expand cross-over with other famous games. Finally, we create a platform where NFT characters can interact with each other.
Q2. I saw on your platform that players can create their own personal characters, how can we do that? What do we need to create characters? Can you talk about the features we can add to these characters?
Ans — So this is about using AI-Personalization technology, WARENA allows players to create their own unique characters, and is customizable to a deep level, including character avatar, warrior attributions, munitions, gear, and skills. This provides a highly realistic experience throughout one’s adventures. This all helps to improve the social attributes of gaming.
Q3. While Reading your website I found that WARENA features a two phase game :
* PHASE1 SURVIVAL ( 2D)
* PHASE2 WARENA METAVERSE (3D)
Can you tell me why you decided to launch a two phase game , and what diffrent features players can experience in these games?
Ans — “Phase 1 is entitled Survival and is a 2D game whereas Phase 2 is called the ‘Warena Metaverse’ and will be a 3D game.
✨Phase 1 (2D game) main features:
- Battle: After a PvP battle, warriors will be named and ranked in the hall of fame. After finishing each story map, a character will receive rewards according to their corresponding level.
- Daily quests: Warriors will have to perform daily quests to upgrade their strength, rank up and receive valuable items.
- Random events: Random dungeons will open during this phase to release valuable items.
✨Phase 2 (3D game): Open the world and WARENA community will design it. You can experience your metaverse - which always in your imagination.
Main features:
- Ability to interact & battle with crossover characters from other universes such as Axie Infinity, Cat Gunner and My Defi Pet...
- Create your own dream land: Each land in WARENA has its own unique characteristics that help players build according to their needs, ideas, interests such as farming, fighting, fight monsters, explore.
Q4. Can you tell us about your plans for long-term? what you are currently working on?and what strategy will be used to expand globally?
Ans — You can check out our roadmap here.
Q5. Who is the target audience of the Warena platform? Is it suitable for professional or novice players especially crypto beginners? Is Warena a platform open to all types of players to play the game?
Ans — We focus on 2 target users:
+ Play-2-Earn players (Phase 1): Short-term investor who is looking to earn real money or other rewards by playing.
+ Gamers and Investors (Phase 2): Long-term investors and game enthusiasts who want to use NFTs assets to experience the metaverse
We execute the whole project at the same time. We want as much audience as possible to reach Warena, they will be able to choose the right partitions for themselves through phase 1 and phase 2 of WARENA.
Q6. For any project, its development is 85 dependent on how strong its team is. I have seen many projects fail, due to the lack of skills, experience and knowledge of the team. So, with EliteToken, is the team qualified to achieve all your goals?
Ans — We are a team of people with diverse backgrounds and experiences in many fields: blockchain, games development, art, and marketing. We’ve teamed up together to create Warena - a project that highlights the advent of a new era of gaming. With the help of blockchain technology, gamers can finally enter a symbiotic relationship with the games that they participate in.
Some prominent members of the team are:
Minh Doan - Blockchain Advisor, Warena's Blockchain Advisor/Incubator
- Cofounder of MassBit
- GP at Genesisbuilders.fund
- Ex-cofounder of Harmony ONE
- Google Tech Lead
- Phd Candidate in Computer Science
Vu Hoang - Project Tech Lead
Managed and developed some games / NFT games like:
- Robot Defense
- Cat Gunner
Lam La - Game designer
Game Designer on serveral projects in the Japanese and Korean market:
- Marvel: War of Heroes (Card battle game by DeNA x Disney)
- Sangokushi Royale (Card battle game by DeNA with Three Kingdom theme)
- Drift Spirits (Car racing game from BANDAI NAMCO)
- Blade II: the Return of Evil (ARPG game published by Kakao)
- And now, happy to be a part of Warena
Dallin Nguyen - Senior Unity Game Developer
- Has been a game developer for quite a long time
- Started using unity in 2012, then many other game engines
- Has an overall background knowledge of many platforms, front end to back end, but still, unity is the framework used most
Sandy Tran - Marketing Manager
5 years of experience in Marketing in the Blockchain industry
3 years working with High-Tech/Blockchain projects from the United States
Bachelor of Science in Marketing & Finance, Master of Science in Marketing Analytics
Managed NFT game projects including Cat Gunner
Q7. I am really interested in your project name. So can you tell me the meaning of this interesting name? What is your wish when choosing a name for this project? can you tell us a bit about Warena’s roadmap in the near future?
Ans — WARENA is the combination of WAR and ARENA - we are trying to create a world that alternates between war and peace (but mostly war to start with since it’s a survival game)
The roadmap to expand to markets around the world will correspond to the development of the game itself - so... stay tuned!
Q8. Can you tell us a little about your security? Have you audited this platform? Are smart contracts error free? And can you share the test results?
Ans — WARENA has a thorough audit plan to prove that the project is well-invested, built by a strong, safe and reputable team. At the same time, it also minimizes the risk of the project being hacked or errors occurring during operation, affecting the project’s token price.
WARENA is expected to be audited on one of two platforms: Celtik or Zokyo.
Q9. What is the tokenomics of your project ? How can I buy your token?
Ans — So there are 2 in the games
- WARE is a form of in-game bonus: used to operate within the world of WARENA, including rewards and costs for in-game activities.
- RENA is a form of system money: used for players to participate in the future operation of the game and receive profits from staking.
Please see the following link for updates on our Tokenomics https://docsend.com/view/kjs5cv4amawvj5vw
You can join our IDO day is Oct 7th on RedKite & DAO Maker, Oct 8th on Ignition to purchase our token.
Q10. WARENA cares about the privacy and security of its users? Can WARENA team intervene in a security problem that may occur? Has your smart contract passed a third party AUDIT, is there a report?
Ans — WARENA has a thorough audit plan to prove that the project is well-invested, built by a strong, safe and reputable team. At the same time, it also minimizes the risk of the project being hacked or errors occurring during operation, affecting the project’s token price.
WARENA is expected to be audited on one of two platforms: Celtik or Zokyo.
Q11. I read on your whitepaper that WARENA will be introduced to various markets across south east Asia and central Europe. Will WARENA be introduced to the African markets as well? If yes, how soon will that happen?
Ans — Experience the game from phase 1 (2D) and phase 2 (3D), you will realize that races from Southeast Asia and Central Europe will appear one by one. Follow the main story line and create a thrilling multi-world story. From there, create a world like reality, where you can’t predict the future.
The roadmap to expand to markets around the world will correspond to the development of the story in the game.
Q12. Can You Highlight Some Key Features of your NFT Marketplace which makes it Superior than Other Existing Marketplace
What are the Various In - game items Players Can Purchase it from the Warena NFT Marketplace?
Ans — WARENA has 3 outstanding features:
🌟 Personalize in-game characters: AI personalization technology allows users to upload their own photos and create unique avatars.
🌟 Ability to interact with crossover characters from other universes such as Axie Infinity, Cat Gunner and My Defi Pet (Phase 2)
🌟 Create your own land (Phase 2): Each land in WARENA has unique characteristics that help players build according to their needs, ideas, interests such as farming, fighting, etc
It's hard to pick one standout feature that the team is most confident in as there are these three and many others that stand out.
Perhaps the Personalization feature will be a bit more unique because it has not been implemented in many games and is being researched and developed by the team in an optimal way to ensure the most realistic experience for the user.
Q13. From the Warena Telegram, I understand that you are following Play2Earn users who want to play the simple version of the game and make money anytime, anywhere. Does this mean that the game can be played for free and does not require any game requirements? I just want to know how do you balance the Warena game between Free players and Pay2win players?
Ans — Yes of course there is. You always have to invest something in your new job. But the cost of Warena is extremely low (only ranges from $25 - $30). Just like that, you can start adding another "job" of yours, have a new source of income.
The growth of the community is the growth of WARENA. Therefore, we create a variety of mechanisms, events and plans to ensure that the entry cost to participate in the game is suitable for all types of players.
Q14. While you build your project, do you take into account community feedbacks and demands?
Ans — 1. Our projects come from enthusiasts of games, manga and anime. We want Warena to be not only a game to make money but also a game where we fulfill our dreams.
WARENA is separate from WAR and ARENA - we are trying to create a world that alternates between war and peace, alternating between races.
Warena is the first personalized NFT play-to-earn and Metaverse game. Basically, it combines 2 hot trends NFT play-to-earn and Metaverse into warena. It is also the first project introducing the personalized character feature in blockchain games.
2. We received a lot of useful feedback from the player community.
The most positive point is that the game ran with stability. We also created competition amongst players in the tournament.
The development team is constantly improving the gameplay, graphics and characters.
Q15. Can you tell us about your plans for long-term? what you are currently working on?and what strategy will be used to expand globally?
Ans — We are focused on two things:
+ Play-2-Earn in our Phase 1: a short-term project to help our players easily earn resources and can begin P2E.
+ Gamers and Investors, in Phase 2 is the long-term project, which focuses on th ability to really grow one’s NFT assets and experience the metaverse
We are, however executing the whole project at the same time.
