Age of Rust: An RPG Adventure Game, unlock up to 20BTC in final version

[creepyjas]

Question! I've been playing the game from time to time. Exploring a little bit - didn't know that commands like 'hack' are included. Saw it in the preview but not in the FAQ. Are you going to include all commands in the help section or would let players explore? Asking this since I am that type of person that plays a game by just exploring the game itself (with help and faqs).

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[cloverme]

Question! I've been playing the game from time to time. Exploring a little bit - didn't know that commands like 'hack' are included. Saw it in the preview but not in the FAQ. Are you going to include all commands in the help section or would let players explore? Asking this since I am that type of person that plays a game by just exploring the game itself (with help and faqs).

Yes, so the help page has now been updated, so if you click on the three bars, "☰" and then "Help", you'll see the commands you can use in the game.

Fixed:
- The hacking mini-game had a bug where you could get locked out by entering a long series of commands, this has been fixed. If your current mini-hack game is frozen, you can type /hack console reset

- When you're killed, all your items drop to the floor properly now.

Next update (estimated 4/15)
- A new area will be added and few NPC's will be added to the game to test NPC (non-player character) combat
- The fix for rooms not loading right away should be available. As a workaround today, if you think a room has not loaded, just hit refresh in your browser.
- A video intro will be uploaded so that new players have a bit of an idea what the game is and how it works.
- A new clue will be added to help players solve the "5 codes" puzzle.
- Money will drop when you're killed in the game, yes, your money
- FAQ will be an option on the ☰ menu.
- The kickstarter campaign will launch  

Beta release update: (estimated late April / Early may)
- The game will move from Testnet to Mainnet on bitcoin
- Altcoins will be supported through shapeshift.io
- New areas (The Silver Dawn) will be added to the game along with a new puzzle that has a 0.1 bitcoin reward
- Sound for areas will be added when looking around areas for extra game ambiance (and clues).
- Voice overs for a couple of the sections
- You'll be able to hack androids to make them attack other players for you.

[aizzaku]

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Wow that is great. looking forward to this

[cloverme]

Thanks to everyone who has been playing the game and helping to test. The feedback and interaction with the game has been a wealth of information to use to help build out the rest of the game.

A couple of bugs were fixed today:
☠ The shotgun sounds were not working correctly, hopefully not too many of you were jolted to an early death.
☠ A bug that prevented the chat log from loading should be fixed now. The site should also start to work a little faster as well.
☠ A new test area was added, there's no puzzles in it, but it has sound as a test.


Beta release with new areas and puzzles are on track for end of the month. The beta may also have a card game for the mess hall, it's like screw your neighbor, only with guns involved. 

[cloverme]

A few updates today:

☠ A new hint was added for the first puzzle 0.1 btc (full real bitcoin, not testnet)
☠ Three new areas were added, more will be added tomorrow.
☠ A hint system was added: /hint
☠ Hints can be bought like weapons and such from the kiosk/shop in the game.
☠ Tipping was added (bitcoin testnet) /tip (user) amount
☠ Money will drop when you or others are killed (bitcoin testnet)
☠ Enemies in the game will now attack in a single turn based format
☠ Some game actions will roll against your stats like in a traditional rpg.

More updates to come...
☠ Video to help new players get started
☠ Kickstarter campaign to fund more development/levels
☠ Additional art, sound, voiceovers...

[aizzaku]

A few updates today:

☠ A new hint was added for the first puzzle 0.1 btc (full real bitcoin, not testnet)
☠ Three new areas were added, more will be added tomorrow.
☠ A hint system was added: /hint
☠ Hints can be bought like weapons and such from the kiosk/shop in the game.
☠ Tipping was added (bitcoin testnet) /tip (user) amount
☠ Money will drop when you or others are killed (bitcoin testnet)
☠ Enemies in the game will now attack in a single turn based format
☠ Some game actions will roll against your stats like in a traditional rpg.

More updates to come...
☠ Video to help new players get started
☠ Kickstarter campaign to fund more development/levels
☠ Additional art, sound, voiceovers...

Awesome stuff. Love the updates.

The turn based idea for battle makes more sense and balance rather someone just pounding like a fighter game xD

also how does out stats improve, do we have to train or something ?

[BaZiZu]

Interesting game, do let me know if you need game tester.

[cloverme]

Awesome stuff. Love the updates.

The turn based idea for battle makes more sense and balance rather someone just pounding like a fighter game xD

also how does out stats improve, do we have to train or something ?

Yeah, enemies won't just pound on you without stopping. This gives you as the player the opportunity to flee, fight, or take some other action in an rpg gaming style.

Once the beta version is released, you'll have more character options. Experience will be awarded for solving and doing things that give you progress in the game. Once you level up in the game, you'll have the option to put points towards character improvement. I should be able to carry forward characters created during the alpha testing and beta testing and retro-actively award experience for early-stage players later on.

There will be alignment as well, so if you attack a player with good alignment, that can have an impact in the game play later on. There's a mission designed where a non-player character has to trust you, but if you're overly evil, the character might not trust you at all. On the flip side, there's another side quest mission designed where you won't be given information if you're overly hero-good, but it will be obvious that's the case.

[cloverme]

Interesting game, do let me know if you need game tester.

Yes, so the game is right now in alpha testing. So sign up and play... there's currently a reward of 0.1BTC in the game that any player can find and win. 

[cloverme]

Project update news:
Today was the last day for "new development" on the alpha test version on the project. Work will now progress on the beta version of the game (strategy, rpg character development, several full-length missions, and taking the game off testnet. Bugs in the alpha test will continue to be fixed/addressed.

Here's what's in version 0.1c:
☠ Replaced most graphics with higher resolution images.
☠ Added 7 areas and many more additional puzzles.
☠ up/down arrow function to recall past entered commands
☠ RPG game elements (if your character's IQ is too low you might fail a task, etc)

Future plans:
There's a good chance that the game economy may change to something token-based (like how spells of genesis in-game items works) or the game's own cryptocurrency. Rewards for solving puzzles would stay in Bitcoin though. Still thinking about this, so your feedback is encouraged.   

☠ A video intro / tutorial to help new players
☠ A kickstarter campaign to allow for more missions, artwork, sound, and more
☠ Planning and design work for the beta version of the project

A special thank you to all the supporters and alpha testers so far 

[cloverme]

An update on the reward status:

Prize #1 is still unclaimed: https://blockchain.info/address/1AN4pDgC9YoLDdYwtmtuSk9hiW6K6cKj8J
Prize #2 has been added to the game as part of the alpha test: https://blockchain.info/address/1CuoHE5La85WFTsbFCgz11Tm29znoxW2nL

Play the game, find the clues, solve the puzzle, claim the reward.

It's likely that I'll start a new ANN thread in another forum, but feel free to ask question and such on the project and I'll still continue to monitor and answer.

[cloverme]

Coming soon...

I'll be adding the blockchain-based collectable and trading cards to the game in May. These cards will be used in the strategy portion of the game that will be in the beta release.  This also coincide with the game moving from testnet to mainnet as well. The cards will be issued in a limited release, used in the game, and can be traded outside the game as well as tokens on the blockchain. Cards will have the ability to upgrade your character's stats, give you items (ships, etc), access hidden game areas with loot, etc. As an example, holders of the forgotten wasteland card will enable them to travel to that area in the game. While some will be set aside for in-game rewards, they'll also be issued and burnt at a later date. The first issue will be for 4 cards coming this May as an early opportunity.

[cloverme]

For of those you following our project progress, we've launched our kickstarter campaign. Wish us luck 

SpacePirate: Age of Rust
A dark noir text/graphic adventure game in a sci-fi dystopian universe.
A turn-based role playing game (think Dungeons&Dragons™ in space)
You can play alone or with other players.
In-game use of Bitcoin, a popular cryptocurrency.
Not a pay-to-win based game.
A treasure hunt with puzzles, clues, and mysteries with no purchase or pledge required in order to play.
Has blockchain-enabled cards to collect, trade, and use.
Campaign Link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/chrisloverme/spacepirate-a-sci-fi-fantasy-adventure-rpg

If you still want to be part of the project, let me know

[cloverme]

Future updates and token information will be in the official announcement thread:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1895425.msg18817994#msg18817994

[cloverme]

Bounty campaign is now active: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1907888

[Chinesegandalf]

so 22nd may the game will be launch officially? or just a test?

[cloverme]

so 22nd may the game will be launch officially? or just a test?

Hey Chinesegandalf, good to see you again!

Here are some dates and links:
April 1st - Launch of the alpha test of the game: https://spacepirate.io
May 8th - Bounty campaign to earn RUSTBITS: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1907888
May 22nd - Start of the ICO for RUSTBITS: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1895425.0
June 22nd - End of the ICO for RUSTBITS, unsold rustbits will be burned.
July 1st - Start of the sale for RUSTCHAIN cards (exchangeable for RUSTBITS)
July 7th - End of the Bounty Campaign
September 30th - Unsold RUSTCHAIN cards will be burned
August 2017 - Beta version released
Fall 2017 - First official release of Chapter 1 Age of Rust

Beyond...
2019/2020 Chapter 2 will be a multiplayer 3D game with an interface similar to GuildWars

RUSTCHAIN cards:

What gameplay looks like now:

[cloverme]

More game and content for the upcoming Beta.... The beta will also have RUSTBITS and RUSTCHAIN game token cards integrated into the gameplay. 

Sector 72 on Antara VI; the last known location of the mining colony before the Age of Rust began. Now, a ghost colony, where the wind echoes off the walls of the maze like corridors that twists through the desert landscape. Power lingers in abandoned corridors, drawn from nuclear power cells down to their last remaining charge before going dark for eternity. There's no sign of human life anywhere, only the rusting remains of mechs slowly being taken over by the elements. You think you hear voices, but it is only the wind, yet it continues to make you uneasy as you scavenge the wreckage before you. You hear the click a pulse rifle clip and then all goes dark. Website ☠ Twitter ☠ Facebook

[Mike Mayor]

Sounds like fun and I'm glad you doing it we need more games and indications like this. Why not instead of using Bitcoin have your own coin ? Spacepirate coin. You could give coins to players who reward early participate in beta as well as a special reward and title. It's a nice way to give incentive. Also good to get more interest too.

[kolloh]

Sounds like fun and I'm glad you doing it we need more games and indications like this. Why not instead of using Bitcoin have your own coin ? Spacepirate coin. You could give coins to players who reward early participate in beta as well as a special reward and title. It's a nice way to give incentive. Also good to get more interest too.

It does look like they are using a new coin called RUSTBITS in the game and doing an upcoming ICO soon. Not sure if the rustcoins are in addition to bitcoin or a separate aspect though. This game does look pretty interesting and I plan to check it out more soon.