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Warmancer: Black Friday

By Warmancer: Black Friday

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Awarded
SCF #33
$136.5K
Team Size
7
Project Type
Gaming
Total awarded
$136.5K*
Awarded Submissions
1
Project: Warmancer: Black Friday

Warmancer: Black Friday is a free-to-play, public-good strategy game that combines the depth of traditional board games with the intrigue of hidden information, utilizing zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) on the Stellar blockchain (pending technology availability) to conceal board positions for enhanced secrecy and fairness. Players will collect unique on-chain items and abilities tied to their wallet addresses, fostering dynamic gameplay, cross-project compatibility, and rewarding community engagement.

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Submission: Warmancer: Black Friday

Warmancer: Black Friday is a free-to-play, public-good strategy game that combines the depth of traditional board games with the intrigue of hidden information, utilizing zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) on the Stellar blockchain (pending technology availability) to conceal board positions for enhanced secrecy and fairness. Players will collect unique on-chain items and abilities tied to their wallet addresses, fostering dynamic gameplay, cross-project compatibility, and rewarding community engagement.

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SCF #33

Products & Services

A complete, playable, and free web3 game will be launched from this grant along with community events, tournaments, and promotional activities run by Scrying Stone. Stellar and Soroban will be used for asset management and in-game board management with some features dependent on development of onchain standards.

Soroban

Yes

Requested Budget

$136.5K

Success Criteria

Success will be measured by organic participation in the game through promotional events and tournaments. On-chain assets will facilitate

Go-To-Market Plan

1. Executive Summary

Scrying Stone’s Warmancer: Black Friday is a blockchain game that combines immersive gameplay with cutting-edge blockchain technology, targeting the niche of web3 gamers and blockchain enthusiasts. The game leverages unique gameplay, community-driven fun, and NFT integration to create a compelling experience. This Go-To-Market plan outlines the strategy to build anticipation, drive user adoption, and establish a sustainable player ecosystem.

2. Target Audience

  • Primary Audiences:

    • Web3 gamers already engaged in blockchain-based games.

    • People interested in NFT utility and play-to-have-fun models.

  • Secondary Audiences:

    • Traditional gamers curious about blockchain.

    • Developers and influencers within blockchain gaming communities.

3. Key Value Proposition

  • Gameplay: A grimdark aesthetic inspired by '90s DOS games with unique wizard strategy battles.

  • Blockchain Features:

    • NFTs: Collectible in-game items with tangible utility such as unlocking in-game cosmetics and gameplay mechanics.

    • Tokenomics: THERE IS NONE. This is not play-to-earn. This is not a way to make money. This is a free-to-play public good that utilizes blockchain technology to improve the gaming experience and help teach the public about the benefits of blockchain.

  • Market Differentiation: Combines nostalgic visuals with modern decentralized technology and unique modern gameplay mechanics developed by seasoned blockchain veterans and AAA video game developers.

4. Go-To-Market Strategy

Pre-Launch (Months 1-3)

  1. Community Building:

    • Launch Discord server focused on the game’s development journey.

    • Create engaging Twitter threads showcasing concept art, lore, and gameplay teasers.

    • Collaborate with blockchain gaming influencers for early access and reviews.

  2. Content Marketing:

    • Weekly blog posts and Medium articles on the game’s development and blockchain features.

    • Short-form videos for X and YouTube Shorts showcasing gameplay mechanics.

  3. Partnerships:

    • Partner with NFT marketplaces for exclusive drops.

    • Foundational beginning of a web3 gaming platform that will support multiple game launches..

Testnet Launch (Months 4-5)

  1. Beta Testing:

    • Conduct an open beta with community members.

    • Incentivize feedback with exclusive NFTs for in-game assets.

  2. Marketing Campaign:

    • Launch a NFT campaign with in-game perks.

    • Paid ads on platforms like Twitter and Reddit targeting blockchain gamers.

    • Host community events and tournaments.

  3. Influencer Engagement:

    • Host live streams with gaming influencers showcasing the game.

    • Leverage user-generated content with hashtag campaigns (#WizardDuel).

Post-Launch (Months 6+)

  1. Ongoing Engagement:

    • Introduce seasonal content like wizard tournaments and special quests.

    • Reward community participation with leaderboard-based prizes.

  2. Analytics and Optimization:

    • Monitor player retention, token minting, and community feedback.

    • Iterate marketing strategies based on data insights.

5. Metrics and KPIs

  • Pre-Launch:

    • Discord community growth: 500 members.

    • Social media engagement: 250 average impressions per post.

  • Launch:

    • Beta participation: 500 players.

    • NFT minting success: 80% of available assets minted within the first week.

  • Post-Launch:

    • Active daily users (ADU): 500 within the first three months.

6. Six Month Budget

  • AAA Video Game Developer Costs: $30,000

  • Blockchain Developer: $15,000

  • Art Director: $18,000

  • UI Artist: $6,000

  • Music and Sound: $6,000

  • Operational Costs: $1,500

  • Game Designer: $10,000

  • Community Engagement and Management: $20,000 

  • Engineering Lead: 30,000

Total $136,500

7. Risks and Mitigation

  1. Low User Adoption:

    • Mitigation: Incentivize early adoption with rewards and exclusive content.

  2. Technical Issues:

    • Mitigation: Rigorous beta testing and a bug bounty program.

  3. Market Saturation:

    • Mitigation: Focus on unique value propositions and niche marketing.
Traction Evidence

We currently have an internal alpha testing version of the game with a public beta on the way.

Deliverable Roadmap
Tranche 1 - MVP

Deliverables:

  • Develop a fully functional beta version with:

    • Hand-drawn media and high-quality music assets.

    • Single-player gameplay modes running on external servers.

    • Basic in-game communication features.

    • Full integration of Stellar wallet support.

    • Soroban asset support.

    • In-game asset verification system.

How to Measure Completion:

  • Completion of all core gameplay features.

  • Availability of beta version for internal testing.

Budget Allocation:

  • Blockchain Development (Stellar wallet, Soroban assets): $15,000

  • Art and Design (Hand-drawn media, UI, styling, NFT asset production): $15,000

  • Music and Sound Production: $6,000

  • Coding (Game mechanics, server setup): $13,000

  • Project Management and Miscellaneous Costs: $5,000

Total Budget: $54,000
Estimated Completion Date: March 31, 2025

Tranche 2 - Testnet

Deliverables:

  • Multiplayer gameplay modes running on external servers.

  • Launch a blockchain-enabled testnet version with:

    • Anti-cheat smart contracts.

    • Exploration of zero-knowledge proofs (if feasible).

How to Measure Completion:

  • Blockchain functionality verified in a test environment.

  • Testnet version playable with blockchain-enabled features, including multiplayer functionality..

Budget Allocation:

  • Multiplayer development: $7000

  • Smart Contract Development (Anti-cheat, asset verification): $12,000

  • Game Design and Integration: $8,500

  • Quality Assurance and Testing: $5,000

Total Budget: $32,500
Estimated Completion Date: May 31, 2025

Tranche 3 - Mainnet

Deliverables:

  • Full launch of the on-chain game with:

    • Fully functional anti-cheat mechanisms.

    • Stellar wallet and Soroban support.

    • Zero-knowledge proof implementation (if available).

    • Community engagement program for early adopters.

    • Free-to-play accessibility with no token requirement.

How to Measure Completion:

  • Successful deployment on mainnet.

  • Public availability of the game with all features.

Budget Allocation:

  • Final Coding (Mainnet deployment, game mechanics): $15,000

  • Art and Music Enhancements: $9,000

  • Community Engagement Program Setup: $10,000

  • Quality Assurance and Final Testing: $6,000

  • Operational Costs: $10,000

Total Budget: $50,000
Estimated Completion Date: June 30, 2025

Team

Warmancer: Black Friday is being developed by Scrying Stone, a web3 company. Scrying Stone was founded by two former-SDF team members. It is a team of builders and artists with over 30+ years of combined blockchain and crypto experience.

Spintax (aka Dune): Marketing and community expert and project director

Nev: Lead art and design director 

Mono: Lead game developer

Aegius: Sound and Production

Rylen: UI/UX Design

Step0n: Smart contract developer

Robek: On-chain collectible pioneer and creative director

Projects we have worked on:
Token.gallery - 2017 proto-digital asset marketplace and 2021 art marketplace on Ubiq

Lexitoken - 2017 proto-wrapping mechanism

Sealed.art - 2023 digital 1/1 nft marketplace

Eth.co - 2022 - 2024 Digital Visual Wallet + Community

Weeb3dao - a scholarship and collector DAO focused on artist onboarding

10grans - a community token and 2017 early-discord tipping integration through escrowed wallets

Rwxquest - blockchain arg and artist community project

Curio Cards - a 2017 proto-NFT collectible (predating CryptoPunks)

Mass Effect 4

Forza Motorsports

Jurassic Park Theme Park Ride (Beijing)

Art gobblers

RPCiege - The coolest developer onboarding campaign on this side of the moon.

SCF 1 & 2 - This little community developer program on Stellar. 3+ are much better.

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