Hi @everyone
Check out our latest Dev Blog #54, with the focus being on our tournaments feature release!
Full update: https://medium.com/@galaxyfightclub/dev-blog-53-8149ca90b34b
SUMMARY:
A: Game and Web 3 Development
- Tournament Game Mode: The highly anticipated tournament game mode is set to go live in the next build. Customize rules and requirements for each tournament, with invites managed by hosts. Tournament results will be available on Fractal.is.
- Forging Costs Update: Based on community feedback, weapon forging costs will be reverted to original numbers on September 1st at 7 AM GMT.
- New Characters: Partner NFT collections like DegenZ and Augmented Labs Scientists are being added in the upcoming game build.
- Augmented Labs Project T: Progress made on updating metadata format and API integration. Implementing metadata API into the game client and reviewing smart contracts.
- Battle Royale: Registration issues resolved. Backend system development and smart contract integration continue.
- Matchmaking System Update: Separate matchmaking pools for F2P players and NFT owners to create balanced gaming environments.
- Backend Database: Developing a player database for seamless synchronization across the GFC ecosystem.
- Visuals Update: Reworking characters' images in the game and NFTs for a unified aesthetic.
- PC Client & Face Trait/Armour System: Development paused, to be resumed after visual upgrade completion.
- Bugs & Testing: Bug fixes include restoring fade in and out effect on Sand Map bushes, addressing Cube weapon visibility, eliminating delayed Hammer of Gods animation, improving Spectator mode, fixing Invisible BYOPill detection, displaying proper red-colored HP bars for enemy companions, removing enemy player visibility in destructible environments, and enhancing Molotov weapon functionality.
B: Business Development & Marketing
- Discord User Experience: Custom-built bots like AskGFC Bot introduced for improved interaction. Continuing to refine replies based on community feedback.
- Discord Server Cleanup: Channels streamlined for a more user-friendly experience.
- Blur Marketplace and GCOIN Accrual: Galaxy Fight Club to remain on Blur marketplace. Exploring options for GCOIN accrual feature.
- Merchandise Shipment and Clarnium Collaboration: Positive feedback received for merchandise shipments. Collaborating with Clarnium for GameFi mass adoption and market opportunities.
- Community AMA and Weekend Gaming Events: Summary of previous AMA available on Twitter. Upcoming community AMA scheduled on Discord. Weekend gaming events planned to attract new players with limited GFC item rewards.
C: Community
- Holders Tournament: TAB Army clinches first place with zero losses. KingBFusion secures second place.
- Companions in Tournaments: Introduction of companions in upcoming tournaments. Details to be announced soon.
