Illuvium DAO Governance Newsletter - June 2024

June 2024 Governance Newsletter

By: Illuvium Community Council

Illuvium Main Council (IMC) 

Members: Animositas, Blickter, Kieran, Scrubadubdad, Viper Proposals Voted: 7.

Approved: 2.

Declined: 3.

Revisions Needed: 2. Meeting Minutes: IMC June 2024 

Illuvium Community Council (ICC) 

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

Proposals Voted: 7. Approved: 6.

Declined: 1.

Meeting Minutes: ICC June 2024 

Voted Proposals Recap

IIP-52 Revenue Distribution Pre-fuel Prod. and Compensation for Delay

Sponsor: Dr.Spoon

Key Contributors: Tailless (Distribution model)

Discussion: https://discord.com/channels/760344898200666112/1230284872262877274 

Proposal: https://snapshot.org/#/ilv-gov.eth/proposal/0x161a7e24686de67b6d5db6cef0c185598d27d6dd9625621379ddafed81c26810 

Result: Declined.

Rationale:

• The simultaneous launch of Illuvium Zero (IZ), Overworld, and Arena on July 25th, as per IIP-54, renders the proposal outdated.

• Additional compensation and revised revenue distribution structures are unnecessary because Fuel crates airdrops and ILV Loyalty rewards already mitigate the impact on landowners.

• The rationale for pressuring the Illuvium Main Council to prioritize Zero is unfounded since development is managed by Labs, not the Council.

• Penalizing ILV stakers to benefit landowners is inequitable and sets a bad precedent.

• Ensuring fair and beneficial outcomes for the entire DAO is paramount, making this proposal unsuitable

IIP-53 Automated Drone Trips for Resource Gathering

Sponsor: Filow.

Key Contributors: ScrubaDubDad, Scoriox, Dr.Spoon, Torrex, zz cap, JoshETH, ape41, Artemis, Doooom, Amino.

Discussion: https://discord.com/channels/760344898200666112/1233368192798298182 

Proposal: https://snapshot.org/#/ilv-gov.eth/proposal/0xf53ace6f3c263ecca79f3b591f5e206709ff0fe4ec25daade40281fac6826336 

Result: Revisions needed.

Rationale:

• The concept is fundamentally good, providing another sink for the game and increasing efficiency in aspects players may not find interesting.

• The proposal should be revised to:

  • Differentiate between the concept and execution, allowing Labs flexibility in ideating features.

  • Segment community feedback to influence, but not dictate, the final product.

• Game system proposals should give Labs the freedom to shape features without being constrained.

• The idea of players spending money to save time in acquiring assets is valid but requires checks to protect the economy and gameplay.

• Implementing this concept pre-emptively could be premature without data on player behavior post-launch.

• Current systems allow player agency via the marketplace, which should be maintained.

• Excessive detail in the proposal might restrict Labs' ability to build and tweak game systems.

IIP-54 Changing Illuvium Zero Launch Timing to Synchronized Release with Overworld and Arena

Sponsor: Kieran | Illuvium.

Key Contributors: None.

Discussion: https://discord.com/channels/760344898200666112/1237926169756696628 

Proposal: https://snapshot.org/#/ilv-gov.eth/proposal/0xfbe5a2bc5ec43fe294a126ab240d6e85b2ae3435221bef428eeb50ac1e6ba160 

Result: Approved.

Rationale:

• The proposal aligns with Illuvium Labs' game development plans and addresses community concerns.

• Provides a fair solution with temporary fuel production boosts on Mega Cities, resolving mixed expectations.

• Ensures players have necessary fuel to fund gameplay runs and clarifies the rollout of Illuvium Zero, Overworld, and Arena.

• Acknowledges that full implementation of blueprints and Mega Cities before launch is not feasible, offering a balanced approach instead.

• Originated from Kieran/Labs, addressing initial fuel scarcity and meeting community needs.

• Considered the best available solution for Open Beta Launch, balancing practicality with community expectations.

IIP-55 Training Grounds, Illuvial Staking and TrainingDex

Sponsor:  Dr.Spoon.

Key Contributors: Filow, Scoriox, MegaRatty, HappyBallz.

Discussion: https://discord.com/channels/760344898200666112/1233071586555330560 

Proposal: https://snapshot.org/#/ilv-gov.eth/proposal/0xdd8d71c1a8d4fb7557cd6a6cbb19ee535aca2cc1b1faee04788b30209af4580b 

Result: Declined.

Rationale:

• Similar to IIP-50; the ideas need to be merged into a single proposal.

• The proposal is too detailed, encroaching on game design responsibilities that should remain with Illuvium Labs.

• Concerns were raised about gameplay integration and economic implications, particularly the risk of harming the intended economy by allowing experience gain outside Arena/Overworld combat.

IIP-56 Competitive Open Beta Launch

Sponsor: Patate.

Key Contributors: None.

Discussion: https://discord.com/channels/760344898200666112/1247856100070654003 

Proposal: https://snapshot.org/#/ilv-gov.eth/proposal/0x834429730861bc51e7247c91f5aa9ace7831ef1e10d04bd03bc24680f9769f18 

Result: Declined.

Rationale:

• Arena rewards are already planned for the open beta launch, making this proposal redundant.

• The proposal miscommunicates the relationship between titles in the ecosystem, which should not be treated as the DAO's official position.

• The idea that players need rewards to enjoy the game is disagreed upon; forced rewards can incentivize unsportsmanlike behavior and limit leaderboard significance.

IIP-58 Coherent and Consistent Airdrop Structure

Sponsor: Ligyron.

Key Contributors: None.

Discussion: https://discord.com/channels/760344898200666112/1251221577119432805 

Proposal: https://snapshot.org/#/ilv-gov.eth/proposal/0xc2f5695217b6bf0ef5715e6312c7421ba7accbfc5971ac6cadec10d5b7879dfa 

Result: Revisions needed.

Rationale:

• Holos/Dark Holos should be prioritized, and the chance to gain points quickly is driving new player interest.

• The belief that all players are solely focused on airdrop points is not universally applicable; many still enjoy the game itself.

• Although Holos/Dark Holos may feel overdone to some, they add a "lottery-like" experience that benefits player engagement and testing.

IIP-58-R Coherent and Consistent Airdrop Structure

Sponsor: Ligyron

Key Contributors: None.

Discussion: https://discord.com/channels/760344898200666112/1251221577119432805

Proposal: https://snapshot.org/#/ilv-gov.eth/proposal/0x60caa1f2f55039c23bed6c5ff0b0c6f6573aa24b0160042eda42e7022477b15b 

Result: Approved.

Rationale:

• Aligns with community sentiment, emphasizing the importance of trust.

• Has actionable changes that capture the spirit and intent of fairness.

• A phased approach to the campaign allows players to retain autonomy in how they participate, with transparent rules each step of the way.

• Introducing sub-periods minimizes the impact of changes and allows for necessary adjustments, maintaining fairness and integrity throughout the campaign.

Major Discussions

Play-for-Airdrop Idea

Author: Cobs.

Upvotes: 103.

Downvotes: 0.

Objective: 

• Implement a minimum playtime requirement (100-200 hours) to earn points, preventing bots from completing the tier list through marketplace trading alone without engaging in actual gameplay.

Discussion: https://discord.com/channels/760344898200666112/1247210980518264863

Open Testnet Part 3

Author: Patate.

Upvotes: 39.

Downvotes: 0.

Objective: 

• Introduce the addition of a third part to the extended open testnet, which would incorporate the Arena. 

• This addition aims to enhance the user experience, allow for testing of new features, and identify and fix bugs before the Open Beta launch.

Discussion: https://discord.com/channels/760344898200666112/1247641811552436264 

A Swift Rollback of Master Shard Crafting Requirements

Author: Spiralogic.

Upvotes: 62.

Downvotes: 33.

Objective: 

• Rollback the crafting costs of master shards from 800 dust to 80. 

• Avoid unfair rewards for those who accumulated an excessive amount of shards.

Discussion: https://discord.com/channels/760344898200666112/1250532290849673369 

Helpful Links

Governance Hub - https://gov.illuvium.io/#/

Council Chambers - https://discord.com/channels/760344898200666112/809220500756234280

Council Meeting Minutes

https://link.illuvium.io/CouncilMeetingMinutes