Web3 Gaming Beyond P2E: Creating Value through Immersive Storytelling

In this edition, I want to share a few thoughts about the future of Web3 gaming and the things every builder in this niche should pay attention to. I already tweeted about this, but this format is awesome to put it in more details than it is possible through Twitter threads.

Creating a Backstory: The Power of Lore

I agree with optimists - Web3 gaming is the future. But building an immersive experience goes beyond just creating the game itself. As writers say, you need to build the world before the game. Creating a backstory, or "lore," is a powerful tool that sparks imagination and identification with your world.

What are these?

Player experience is always built on two factors: imagination and identification. Every in-game encounter, if crafted well, sparks imagination and triggers them to come back for more. Identification is the moment when players start to believe in your lore and find similarities between its values and their own. If you achieve this, you have hardcore fans.

Avoiding P2E

It's essential to avoid using terms like P2E (play-to-earn) because the space is not yet big enough to create stable market conditions. The possibility of earnings is a consequence of good development, not the basis for it.

Always remember that Web3 players are not just consumers; they are investors. It's essential to let them become part of the game and listen to their ideas, letting them impact your world. Some of them may become canonized heroes in your RPG or art in your TCG, and the possibilities are endless.

As always, I would love to hear your thoughts on this topic. What do you think about the future of Web3 gaming?

The Tale of "Tamni Vilajet" and Its Lesson for NFT Investors

There is an old Serbian tale called "Tamni Vilajet" (The Dark Land) that speaks volumes about the nature of risk and reward. In this tale, an emperor and his army entered a realm of pure darkness, where nothing could be seen. As they marched through, they felt strange stones beneath their feet. Suddenly, a voice cried out: "Who takes off these stones - will be sorry, and who doesn't take - will be sorry!"

Many of them thought, "If I'll be sorry, why should I carry it?" The others took the stones. When they emerged into the light, they realized it was diamonds. Those who didn't take any regretted not doing so, while those who did regretted not taking more.

I love this story because it can also be applied to the world of NFTs. Take calculated risks, and you may find great rewards in most unexpected places.