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Sep 16, 2024

Illuvium DAO Governance Newsletter - August 2024

August 2024 Governance Newsletter

By: Illuvium Community Council

Illuvium Main Council (IMC)

Members: Animositas, Blickter, Kieran, Scrubadubdad, Viper. Proposals Voted: 3.

Approved: 2.

Declined: 0.

Revisions Needed: 1. Meeting Minutes: IMC August 2024

Illuvium Community Council (ICC)

Members: Scoriox, Jaganite, JP, Nijafe, Paz.

Proposals Voted: 3. Approved: 3.

Declined: 0.

Meeting Minutes: ICC August 2024

Voted Proposals Recap

ICCP-19 Airdrop Points Revision

Sponsor: Paz.

Key Contributors: Animositas, Viper, Blickter.

Discussion: https://discord.com/channels/760344898200666112/1268323065167872183

Proposal: https://snapshot.org/#/ilv-gov.eth/proposal/0xb33c93f7a379f6ef753efb048e87eef58da84838fd31c9db6b9b58b355424914

Result: Approved.

Rationale:

The proposal corrects misaligned airdrop points, ensuring fairness and maintaining player goodwill.
It addresses urgent issues with the Survival tasks to prevent loss of trust among the most active and paying players.
Recognizes that while this proposal is a temporary fix, a more comprehensive overhaul of airdrop mechanics is necessary.

IIP-65 Emote D1sks, Cosmetics and Fuel Crate Marketing Budget

Sponsor: Scoriox.

Key Contributors: Rich | Illuvium.

Discussion: https://discord.com/channels/760344898200666112/1270843063698456617

Proposal: https://snapshot.org/#/ilv-gov.eth/proposal/0xa18febffe0058f11ede1416b7e2130532ccf8038c122d3b265a73d13f8f8b9c8

Result: Approved.

Rationale:

This proposal leverages a tested strategy for onboarding new players effectively.
While it impacts revenue distribution (RevDis), the cost is justified by potential player acquisition and retention.
Ongoing evaluation of user acquisition cost vs. lifetime spend ensures the campaign's value.
The DAO can adjust or halt the budget if the initiative proves net-negative or fails to meet its goals.

ICCP-20 Amendment to IIP-59 Illuvium Alliance Program

Sponsor: Nicholas | Illuvium.

Key Contributors: None.

Discussion: https://discord.com/channels/760344898200666112/1273699233232457788

Proposal: https://snapshot.org/#/ilv-gov.eth/proposal/0x0e34d00ab756486dd6de46aa6b43fd9d616bc33228965079aa589f812f40fa99

Result: Revisions needed.

Rationale:

More data and inputs from Labs are required to make an informed decision on the proposal.
Concerns about how the app/play store cuts affect net revenue, especially given the slowdown in in-app purchases.
Without significant gameplay adjustments or F2P content growth, the program may not increase net revenue.

Major Discussions

Missions and Milestones Ideas

Author: Rich | Illuvium

Upvotes: 56.

Downvotes: 0.

Objective:

Collect player input on future missions and milestones.
Explore compelling daily or weekly task suggestions.
Understand what long-term milestones motivate players.
Seek ideas for integrating missions with new or existing products.

Discussion: https://discord.com/channels/760344898200666112/1268989837042782268

New system for airdrop distribution

Author: EloN.

Upvotes: 25.

Downvotes: 1.

Objective:

Suggest distributing airdrop rewards based on rankings instead of just points.
This change addresses key issues:
Increasing incentives for investment and high-value actions.
Reducing the negative impact of multi-accounting, which distorts fairness by allowing multiple accounts to exploit free missions and earn rewards similarly to top-ranked players.

Discussion: https://discord.com/channels/760344898200666112/1269720507687764062

Make Open Beta Competitive P2

Author: Patate.

Upvotes: 63.

Downvotes: 1.

Objective:

Emphasize the need to launch the Arena alongside other game components to avoid a significant drop in demand and market interest.
Highlight that the lack of a competitive element impacts perception and engagement.
Urge for immediate plans to either launch the Arena or prepare to promote upcoming features and tournaments.

Discussion: https://discord.com/channels/760344898200666112/1268252940578193571

Implementation of Multiple Language Options

Author: Tholky.

Upvotes: 37.

Downvotes: 1.

Objective:

Propose obtaining cost and implementation quotations for adding multiple language options to Illuvium games.
Expanding language options could significantly increase accessibility and player base without substantial financial strain on the DAO.
Address UI impacts from character length variations, potentially using AI tools for concise translations.

Discussion: https://discord.com/channels/760344898200666112/1272213483584491530

Free 2 Play solution to onboard millions of players

Author: Sam Withers.

Upvotes: 95.

Downvotes: 35.

Objective:

Enhance the free-to-play version of Illuvium to improve onboarding, engagement, and conversion to paid users.
Allow full access to Stages 0-3 for free with account-bound assets, no marketplace trading, and no use in certain modes.
Highlight paid experience advantages, increase NFT value, provide comprehensive game access, and boost player engagement.

Discussion: https://discord.com/channels/760344898200666112/1269137697939652659

Project Direction & Communications mandate

Author: Nick.

Upvotes: 108.

Downvotes: 0.

Objective:

Establish regular updates and clear communication about project direction and progress.
Suggests fortnightly updates via Discord, social posts, AMAs, and townhalls to clarify project direction and progress.
Boost investor confidence, ease team burden, improve communication, and maintain player engagement.

Discussion: https://discord.com/channels/760344898200666112/1274494122740289627

Make OW Runs Accessible For Landowners To Match Recent Zero Fuel Production Nerf of 75%

Author: MegaDaddyRatty.

Upvotes: 61.

Downvotes: 7.

Objective:

Provide landowners a discount on fuel usage equivalent to the production nerf.
Ensure land remains appealing by allowing personal fuel use at pre-nerf rates.
Explore options like fuel transfer multipliers, coupons, or crates to achieve this goal.
Adjust the approach based on evolving feedback and solutions.

Discussion: https://discord.com/channels/760344898200666112/1274062759432159273

Idea to fix the meta surrounding power stations

Author: ErockThud.

Upvotes: 32.

Downvotes: 0.

Objective:

Reduce land clutter by decreasing the number of power stations needed.
Implement a mechanic where higher-level power stations offer increased efficiency boosts, reducing the need for multiple low-level stations.
Adjust the building limit to promote thoughtful placement of power stations and converters.
Ensure lands are visually appealing, with fewer crowded buildings, and preserve space for future expansions.

Discussion: https://discord.com/channels/760344898200666112/1269811431105236993

Silv2 disadvantage

Author: Patate.

Upvotes: 27.

Downvotes: 2.

Objective:

Highlight the issue where buying fuel with ETH offers a bonus due to lower listing prices, but SILV2 purchases do not.
Suggest adjusting the system so that SILV2 fuel purchases can also benefit from these bonuses.
Ensure consistent value for both ETH and SILV2 users when purchasing fuel.

Discussion: https://discord.com/channels/760344898200666112/1270921792655069286

IZ - Dynamic DAO fuel minting

Author: Filow.

Upvotes: 34.

Downvotes: 5.

Objective:

Transition from a fixed 95% revenue distribution model to a dynamic system to stabilize fuel prices.
Prevent drastic changes to land fuel production and costs
Ensure flexibility in staker revenue, potentially exceeding 95% during high-demand periods without negatively impacting landowners.

Discussion: https://discord.com/channels/760344898200666112/1274644572378501182

Modifying the 1:20 Fuel Exchange Ratio to 1:1

Author: Filow.

Upvotes: 90.

Downvotes: 13.

Objective:

Transition from a fixed 95% revenue distribution model to a dynamic system to stabilize fuel prices.
Prevent drastic changes to land fuel production and costs
Ensure flexibility in staker revenue, potentially exceeding 95% during high-demand periods without negatively impacting landowners.

Discussion: https://discord.com/channels/760344898200666112/1274080051029086319

Fuel Exchange - Remove the 'bonus' fuel system and implement an order 📖

Author: Filow.

Upvotes: 40.

Downvotes: 2.

Objective:

Replace the current Fuel Exchange UI and bonus system with a transparent order book showing bids and asks, to stabilize fuel prices.
Set a minimum order size of 20 fuel units to align with the 1:20 ratio.

Discussion: https://discord.com/channels/760344898200666112/1275099405187420191

Fuse ILZ fuels into one sort of fuel for OW

Author: Ligyron.

Upvotes: 30.

Downvotes: 12.

Objective:

Simplify the payment model by fusing all fuels sold by ILZ into a single currency for OW.
Save team resources on balancing multiple fuels in OW.

Discussion: https://discord.com/channels/760344898200666112/1273886362440831042

Add Joining Gauntlet/Arena Matches While in the Overworld Run

Author: GizmoSlipTech.

Upvotes: 45.

Downvotes: 0.

Objective:

Add the ability to queue for Leviathan Gauntlet/Arena matches while playing in the overworld.
Once a match is found, players receive a 15-second warning before being pulled into the PvP match.

Discussion: https://discord.com/channels/760344898200666112/1276606619115065424

Give Land additional value inside the world of Illuvium

Author: Ligyron.

Upvotes: 34.

Downvotes: 0.

Objective:

Increase the intrinsic value of land within Illuvium, beyond just monetary ROI.
Allow maxed T1 land to generate in-game resources like T0 ringnuts, floraballs, and essences passively, without additional fuel or resources.
Introduce features that enhance gameplay and benefit other games within the Illuvium ecosystem, addressing the current lack of in-game value for landowners.

Discussion: https://discord.com/channels/760344898200666112/1276840641233551371

Bring back the Pokédex vibes!

Author: Filow.

Upvotes: 34.

Downvotes: 1.

Objective:

Improve branding to enhance user familiarity and clarity.
Rename the Illuvials 'Pokédex' to 'Illuvidex' for better brand alignment.
Rename the 'Illuvidex' marketplace to 'Marketplace' to accurately reflect its function and avoid misleading 'dex' implications.

Discussion: https://discord.com/channels/760344898200666112/1276486895144013825