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    Spells of Genesis (SoG) is an upcoming trading card/arcade game, from Swiss-based company EverdreamSoft, which will
    integrate bitcoin and blockchain technology in its game economy as well as its storyline. It is targeted for release in late
    2015 for iOS and Android devices.


    A Game For The Community
    Our motivation in developing SoG stems from our desire to create a game in strong cooperation with the community. With Moonga, our
    main trading card game, we were among the first to have a free-to-play game on the AppStore in 2009. Since then, the genre has
    evolved in unexpected ways.

    We saw some of our players trading rare cards for more than 1000 USD, even if it was not allowed by the terms of service. A whole
    economy emerged in the game. This inspired us to conceptualise how we could go beyond that and leverage digital goods ownership.


    Innovative In-Game Economy
    While working as a core of the whole game economy and background story, cryptocurrency will be used as an in-game means of
    exchange. Counterparty tokens will be assigned to cards in SoG which means you can trade cards freely within and outside the game
    app. Players will own their game items and cards not only in the game world but also on the bitcoin blockchain. Other functions on
    Counterparty such as the lock feature will also give players the possibility to lock a specific amount of rare cards in a public and
    transparent manner.




    Token System

    BitCrystals
    BitCrystals are Counterparty assets acting as both the game-fuel and the premium in-game currency. There is a limited supply of BitCrystals
    which can be used (burned) to create new card packs or traded with other players in Spells of Genesis.


    Token System
    You will be able to trade cards and game items easily within and outside the SoG game app. This is made possible through Counterparty,
    a platform which can be used for creating custom tokens which act as their own cryptocurrency, while still running on the Bitcoin blockchain.

    Game assets in SoG will all be assigned a unique Counterparty token. The picture below shows an example of how the Counterparty tokens
    for cards may look like in the typical Counterparty wallet. Assigning Counterparty tokens to game assets allows them to be traded freely
    outside the game. Players will own their game items and cards not only in the game world but also on the blockchain.

    Game Items on Counterwallet

    The use of Counterparty's functions such as the lock feature opens up the possibility for players to lock a certain amount of rare cards in a
    public and transparent manner.

    How It Works
    SoG is being developed by EDS. The production costs of SoG will be funded by Gutenberg, the project code name for our platform which
    burns BitCrystals in order to issue new digital game items to players and backers. The proceeds from the BitCrystals Token Sale will go to
    Gutenberg.

    An Example
    You can purchase game items through Google Play/AppStore using your own country's currency. When a player buys a card pack in the
    AppStore or on Google Play, we buy back 50% of the price in BitCrystals from our backers. Backers of SoG can use BitCrystals to purchase
    new cards and game items.


    When a player buys a pack of cards from the AppStore         When a backer buys a pack of cards from the Secondary Market







    The Game

    Spells of Genesis will combine the collection and social aspects of Trading Card games with the addictiveness of Arcade games.
    In the game you embark on an epic fantasy adventure in the world of Moonga while constantly collecting and trading orbs(cards) to upgrade
    your deck. On your adventure, you will face hundreds of opponents. To defeat them, you have to battle them using the unique battle system
    featured in Spells of Genesis. The following screenshots are from the alpha version, the background is missing and visuals are not final, but
    will illustrate how you will have to battle your enemies.


    In each level, there are some enemies you have to destroy. You do that by shooting your own orbs at them. Each orb has different strengths,
    weaknesses and special abilities. When your orb has zero speed left, it will grow until it reaches an obstacle. Placing your orbs strategically is
    crucial to achieve victory, because if you cross the red line, you will lose.


    Beside from what the screenshots above show you, the game will take place in a fantasy world. You will travel through mountains, deserts,
    waters and will meet the most amazing creatures there. There will also be a Player versus Player and other social features.
    As the game is very easy to learn instead of traditional trading card games, we try to reach a wide audience of casual gamers. But, the deck
    making and skill which is required in the later levels and online will make the game very interesting for hardcore and competitive players.
    Spells of Genesis will be developed by Everdreamsoft, the creators of the successful trading card game Moonga (250.000+ downloads).

     




    Askian - The Quest to the Genesis Block
    Spells of Genesis: Backstory

    The Grand Story of Moonga
    For over 700 years, the different kingdoms in the world of Moonga lived under the dominance of the terrible empire of Sayosia. Then, in a
    small town, a boy named Kallan was born. His father, a blacksmith, had no place for him so he decided to take him elsewhere. After it
    seemed that nobody wanted the clumsy child, he decided to bring him to a small forest where the Wizard of the Four Valleys was known
    to live. Raised by the Wizard, Kallan learned to understand nature and the world around him. When the time came for him to leave the
    Wizard, he went to a city called Cartaam, where he made a discovery that would change the world of Moonga forever.

    He found a way to confine the essence of creatures and humans into small parchment pieces.
    These small cards – commonly known as Spells - enclosed the essence of what had been imprinted in them. It was a difficult, meticulous
    task and it took Kallan several years to master the right formula. With these powerful spells, the people of Moonga were able to defy their  
    rulers, and a new age began…


    The Jewel Valley
    The new chapter that we are introducing with Spells of Genesis is an allegory of the
    cryptocurrency. Askian is a place in the Moonga realm surrounded by high mountains inhabited by humans, dwarves and dragons. People
    living in Askian are rich as the mountains contain a lot of precious materials. These precious materials which are mined in the mountains
    possess magical properties, allowing them to be transferred in the air easily. Different regions of the valley are fighting for its dominance.
    Some groups rise from time to time, creating and mining varieties of precious material while trying to rally most of the miners to their
    cause. In fact, the group who can impose their precious jewel will gain significant wealth.

    The rulers of Sayosia feel threatened by these new currencies over which no taxes are being paid and send their armies to destroy this
    new source of wealth. The different clans of Askian will have to join forces against this common foe to survive, but there is another threat.
    Rumours have been spread that Sayosia is sending expeditions to find and destroy the mysterious Genesis Block, which gives the
    materials of Askian their magical powers. If they succeed, Askian will fall in decay. The rulers of Askian decide to form an expedition of
    their own, consisting of their clans' strongest warriors and wizards. Together, they will embark on a quest to find and protect the Genesis
    Block, before the Hordes of Sayosia find it.

    And thus begins the Quest to the Genesis Block...

    Characters



    Token Sale FAQ

    What is the Token Sale?
    The BitCrystals Token Sale is a bit similar to a Crowdfunding. When you buy BitCrystals, you become a backer of SoG and you can use your
    BitCrystals to acquire game items.

    What are BitCrystals?
    BitCrystals are tradable assets acting as both the game-fuel and the premium in-game currency. They can be used to enhance your gaming
    experience (like buying card packs) and traded with other players. We need to buy back BitCrystals and burn them in order to issue new
    card packs.

    When did the BitCrystals Token Sale start/end?
    The BitCrystals Token Sale started on August 4th, and ended on September 3rd, 2015.

    How did the Token Sale go?



    How can I get BitCrystals?
    As an early supporter, you get BitCrystals when you sign up on our website before our Token Sale begins. During the Token Sale phase, you
    can get BitCrystals by buying them on our website or by contributing to SoG. After the Token Sale, you can only buy BitCrystals from other
    BitCrystals owners or on exchanges.

    Who are backers?
    Anyone who owns BitCrystals!




    Partner Projects

    Since we believe that players should own their assets not only in the game world but also outside, we are integrating some other cryptocurrencies
    into the game and thus creating an unique link between the Moonga and Spells of Genesis games world and other blockchain-based projects.
    Together with our collaborators, we have launched limited editions of blockchain-based trading cards. These cards are tradable on Counterparty,
    using a specific crypto-coin, and playable within both Moonga and Spells of Genesis.


    FoldingCoin is a token you earn by helping scientist cure diseases like Cancer.
    Exclusively for FoldingCoin we have designed the FDCARD, which can be obtained
    by folding or by trading on Counterparty.


    Together with Storj, who’s developing a revolutionary, decentralized (peer-to-peer)
    and secure cloud storage, we have launched the SJCXCARD, which can only be
    obtained by using Storjcoin X


    For GetGems, who’s developing an innovative Messaging App with a built-in Bitcoin
    wallet, Everdreamsoft has designed the GEMZCARD. This card can only be obtained
    by using Gemz.


    Counterparty
    For Counterparty, a platform for free and open financial tools on the Bitcoin network,
    we have created the XCPCARD, which can be obtained only with XCP tokens.


    Swarm
    SWARMCD has been designed exclusively for Swarm, a platform which facilitate the
    creation of Distributed Collaborative Organizations (DCO) empowering ownership and
    abundance for everyone. Swarm is also where we will host our BitCrystals Token Sale,
    starting on July 29th, 2015.


    Ethereum
    In collaboration with Ethereum, we have launched the ETHEREUMCARD, which can be
    purchased with BTC or XCP tokens.


    For Clef, who is providing a secure two-factor authentification system, we have created
    CLEFCARD, playable as "Clef, Warden of Wonders". CLEFCARD can be purchased with
    BTC or XCP.




    Team




    SHABAN SHAAME - CEO & Founder
    He created the trading card game Moonga in 2009
    and founded EverdreamSoft in 2010.




    KOJI HIGASHI - Business Development, Japan




    BESA SAQIPI - Executive Assistant




    CHRISTOPHER REJAS - Programmer




    HNIN PWINT LWIN - Marketing & Communication




    JASPER DAMMAN - Game Designer




    ELODIE BASTIDE - Community Manager



    Spells of Genesis in the Press






    Videos

    First Teaser


    First Pre-Alpha Gameplay video


    Hangout: Innovating The Game Economy With Bitcoin



    Get in touch




    Ideopass

    EverdreamSoft is also working on another project called Ideopass. Ideopass has the ambition to
    make Bitcoin payments simple for mainstream users. The integration of the Ideopass payment system
    in our games will consolidate its adoption and ultimately Bitcoin adoption for mainstream users.
    Find out more about Ideopass: https://bt.irlbtc.com/view/586615.0?ref=bctpd







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