An Interview with Mines of Dalarnia: Carving New Paths in the Web3 Wilderness
Tags: gamedev, blockchain
Published: 2024-03-28 02:51:00

<img src="https://statichk.footprint.network/article/aa70b626-09f6-4643-a684-3cdcc0d4afab.jpeg"><em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;" data-raw-html="span">An Interview with Mines of Dalarnia</span></em>

<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">March 2024, </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stellalhr/"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#1155cc;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">stella@footprint.network</span></a>

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<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">Guest: </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">Manfred Pack, Game Development Director of Mines of Dalarnia</span>
<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">Interviewer: </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">Alex Cooper, Head of Community and BD in North America of Footprint Analytics</span>

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<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">In the blockchain gaming world, where decentralization and player-driven economies are reshaping experiences, </span><a href="https://www.minesofdalarnia.com/"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#1155cc;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">Mines of Dalarnia</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span"> (MoD) stands out as a model of innovation. Amidst this backdrop, Footprint Analytics connected with Manfred Pack, Game Development Director of MoD. The discussion focused on MoD's innovative blockchain integration and its commitment to community-driven development.</span>

<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">MoD is an interstellar mining game where players excavate rare resources to create items and equipment, advancing to perilous zones. The aim is to enhance power, accumulate wealth, and conquer challenges. </span>
<img src="https://statichk.footprint.network/article/69a6d43a-5933-4b17-9771-4c4e05d22b48.png"><em><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">Mines of Dalarnia</span></em>

<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">Q. Manfred, could you share your journey into blockchain gaming and the inception of Mines of Dalarnia?</span>

<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">A. My journey into the realm of gaming has been long and diverse, spanning over a decade in various roles from project manager, product manager, to game director, from traditional gaming, or Web2 gaming, to Web3 gaming. I joined MoD about 7 months prior to its release in April 2021. </span>

<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">MoD is a project under the </span><a href="https://www.dalarnia.com/"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#1155cc;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">Dar Open Network</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">. </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">We aimed to perfect the core gaming experience in a genre relatively untapped in the blockchain world: a side-scrolling action-adventure game.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span"> Despite the challenges of a tough market and some development hurdles, we've been committed to enhancing and expanding MoD.</span>

<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">The Dar Open Network's vision is to craft an open and decentralized space</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span"> that doesn't just house our own games but also welcomes external developers to join in the creation process. With the necessary tools and infrastructure for managing digital assets across various games, our aim is to</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span"> democratize game development, </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">enhance player agency, and incentivize creative contributions. </span>
<img src="https://statichk.footprint.network/article/01a97a5a-2082-4011-b40b-0a740e3be9ae.png"><em><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">Dar Open Network</span></em>

<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">Q. From your vast experience, how do you compare the development and market dynamics between Web2 and Web3 games?</span>

<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">A. In Web2 gaming, the focus is squarely on crafting a compelling core game experience, understanding the diverse player types, and applying the industry's best practices in design, production, and marketing. Web3 gaming, however, navigates new territory with a complex mix of players, earners, and investors, introducing tokenomics and a sophisticated economy that reshapes game monetization and interaction.</span>

<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">Web3 games often launch in "early access" to quickly adapt to user feedback, facing unique development challenges and design limitations. However, the talent pool for Web3 gaming is currently smaller, making it challenging to find experienced developers, designers, and marketers who are well-versed in both gaming and blockchain technologies.</span>

<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">Despite these differences, the core challenge remains the same: creating an engaging and enjoyable game that captivates users. </span>

<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">Q. What strategies are you employing to enhance user engagement and retention within MoD?</span>

<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">A. Initially, it's essential to develop games that captivate players beyond just the allure of Web3 benefits; </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">the core game experience must be compelling</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span"> in its own right for long-term engagement. We're focusing on building a solid foundation for early game retention, ensuring teams are aligned on engagement expectations from the outset.</span>

<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">A key component in sustaining engagement is </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">the introduction of the Dalarnia Nexus and our DAR ID progression system</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">. This innovative feature allows players to create a customizable base within the Nexus, decorating it with assets earned across our game universe. </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">This personal space strengthens player attachment, while engaging in quests across the Dalarnia Multiverse and participating in community votes further deepens their involvement.</span>

<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">Moreover, we're leveraging established Web3 incentives, like</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span"> token and NFT airdrops</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">, as mechanisms to maintain interest and encourage return visits to our projects.</span>
<img src="https://statichk.footprint.network/article/394ac2b7-719e-44d7-80b5-564e4fd9416a.png"><em><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">Source:</span> <a href="https://www.footprint.network/public/research/gamefi/game-protocols/single-game-stats?series_date-79426=past90days&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;game_name=Mines%20of%20Dalarnia&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;channel=EN-648"><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#1155cc;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">DAR token price in the past 180 days - Footprint Analytics</span></a></em>

<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">However, </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">at the heart of our retention strategy is the intrinsic quality of the gameplay itself</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">. </span>

<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">Q. Can you discuss any upcoming features, updates, or expansions planned for Mine of Dalarnia or other games on Dar Open Network?</span>

<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">A. Absolutely. We're rolling out several exciting developments:</span><ul><li><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">MoD Updates: </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">An early Q2 update and a summer update will introduce new content and gameplay features, expanding MoD with innovative mechanics for fresh experiences.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">Dalarnia Legends: </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">Aimed for an end-of-April playtest, this new card game will be developed in close collaboration with our community, featuring regular updates.</span></li></ul>


<ul><li><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">Long-Term Vision:</span><ul><li><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">DAR ID and Citizenship</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">: Introducing an account management tool, DAR ID, for seamless integration and </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">a staking program, DAR Citizenship, that redefines premium memberships in a Web3 context, with the difference that our players can easily cancel at any time and instantly reclaim their funds.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">Dalarnia Nexus: We're passionate about making the Nexus a central hub for our community. We'll be announcing the first public product demo very soon. </span></li><li><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">Prototype Production: Focusing on generating new game prototypes, with community votes guiding which concepts move forward into full production.</span></li></ul></li></ul>


<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">Q. Does your team have any plans to introduce a new blockchain or migrate your games to a different chain in the future?</span>

<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">A. Yes, we're </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">actively looking into supporting new blockchains for either specific titles or the entire Dar Open Network</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">. We've recently confirmed full support for the </span><a href="https://chromia.com/"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#1155cc;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:underline;-webkit-text-decoration-skip:none;text-decoration-skip-ink:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">Chromia</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span"> relational blockchain for MoD, planning to deploy the game to Chromia mainnet upon its launch. Each game within Dar Open Network will be considered individually for potential migration.</span>

<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">Furthermore, we aim to </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">incorporate multichain support into Dar Open Network's infrastructure</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">. By embracing well-established chains within the gaming sphere, we intend to enhance our ecosystem's accessibility and versatility.</span>

<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">Q. At this point in MoD's development, what do you prioritize more: refining in-game tokenomics or enhancing the gameplay experience?</span>

<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">A. </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">Currently, our primary focus is on expanding our player base and community engagement</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">, as this directly influences the economic dynamics of MoD and the broader Dar Open Network. </span>

<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">We're actively working to </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">enrich the gameplay experience</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">, believing that a captivating and enjoyable game is crucial for long-term success and user acquisition. Concurrently, we're meticulously </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">monitoring and adjusting our game economy</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span"> to ensure it remains robust and scalable.</span>

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<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">The debate around what draws gamers to Web3 games — be it the enjoyment of the gameplay itself or the allure of earning — continues. However, Mines of Dalarnia seems to offer its own compelling response: </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">players are here not merely to mine cryptocurrencies but to mine something far rarer in the crypto world – genuine "fun"</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#0d0d0d;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" data-raw-html="span">.</span>

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