Open Source Educational Reforestation Game

[Proposal setup] Proposal title

Please provide your proposal title

Open Source Educational Reforestation Game

[Proposal Summary] Budget Information

Enter the amount of funding you are requesting in ADA

56000

[Proposal Summary] Time

Please specify how many months you expect your project to last

10

[Proposal Summary] Translation Information

Please indicate if your proposal has been auto-translated

No

Original Language

en

[Proposal Summary] Problem Statement

What is the problem you want to solve?

Blockchain have a bad reputation in the gaming community. An educational game focused on reforestation could be a good vehicle to attract more people to Cardano and shows it as a blockchain for good.

[Proposal Summary] Project Dependencies

Does your project have any dependencies on other organizations, technical or otherwise?

No

Describe any dependencies or write 'No dependencies'

No dependencies

[Proposal Summary] Project Open Source

Will your project's outputs be fully open source?

Yes

License and Additional Information

MIT license

[Theme Selection] Theme

Please choose the most relevant theme and tag related to the outcomes of your proposal.

Games

[Campaign Category] Category Questions

Describe what makes your idea innovative compared to what has been previously funded (whether by you or others).

Our solution is unique in a sense that mix education, environmental impact, gaming, and Cardano to attract new users from outside the blockchain world. Beneficiaries will be both the gaming community, which gains a new platform to interact with, and the Cardano ecosystem, which benefits from enhanced visibility as a blockchain for good.

Describe what your prototype or MVP will demonstrate, and where it can be accessed.

The game targets gamers and indie game developers interested in environmental problems, introducing them to Cardano’s technology in an indirect way. We will engage the community through collaborative design and testing events.

Describe realistic measures of success, ideally with on-chain metrics.

We will track engagement metrics and user feedback to measure impact. Success will be evidenced by increased Cardano knowledge and appreciation among players, which will lead to greater adoption of Cardano for similar applications.

[Your Project and Solution] Solution

Please describe your proposed solution and how it addresses the problem

Perception of the Problem:

Blockchain have a bad reputation in the gaming community because lot of scams and not sustainable play to earn schemes. An educational game focused on reforestation could be a good vehicle to attract new people from gaming community to Cardano and shows it as a reliable and safe blockchain for good.

Approach:

1. Make a game that shows the broad impact of reforestation, not only related to the capture of CO2, but also related to the impact on the communities and biodiversity at the planting sites. Educate through a game experience.

2. Associate cardano with environmentally friendly products. The game will incorporate real-life tree donation.

3. Showcase the use of the Cardano blockchain for game asset management where users actually own them in contrast to closed game platforms.

4. Inspire other developers showcasing a successful story of indie game development using Cardano (a permissionless blockchain) and Godot (an open-source game engine).

Engagement:

The game targets gamers and indie game developers interested in environmental problems, introducing them to Cardano’s technology in an indirect way. We will engage the community through collaborative design and testing events.

Demonstration of Impact:

We will track engagement metrics and user feedback to measure impact. Success will be evidenced by increased Cardano knowledge and appreciation among players, which will lead to greater adoption of Cardano for similar applications.

Uniqueness and Benefits:

Our solution is unique in a sense that mix education, environmental impact, gaming, and Cardano to attract new users from outside the blockchain world. Beneficiaries will be both the gaming community, which gains a new platform to interact with, and the Cardano ecosystem, which benefits from enhanced visibility as a blockchain for good.

[Your Project and Solution] Impact

Please define the positive impact your project will have on the wider Cardano community

Value to the Community:

An educational game focused on the broad impact of reforestation could be a good vehicle to attract new people to Cardano and shows it as a blockchain for good. These serves to promote the broader Cardano universe, potentially attracting new developers, gamers, and investors to the ecosystem.

Measurement of Impact:

The game's impact will be measure through quantitative and qualitative metrics:

• User Engagement: Tracking the number of active players.
• Community Feedback: Surveys and forums to gather insights and satisfaction levels.

Sharing Outputs and Opportunities:

• Public Reports and Educational Content: Regular updates and detailed reports on game development.
• Open Dialogues: Participation in live sessions and conferences to discuss the game's impact, reforestation and blockchain for good.

[Your Project and Solution] Capabilities & Feasibility

What is your capability to deliver your project with high levels of trust and accountability? How do you intend to validate if your approach is feasible?

Since 2021 as an artist and developer I've already made in Cardano:

• Cardanotrees project: first on-chain evolutive NFT Trees that live and grow on Cardano. Fifteen thousand trees donated by the first collection. (https://cardanotrees.com).
• Full node raspberry-Pi vending machine for collection minting.
• Cardano Forest initiative (one million trees planted): artist in charge - Mangove NFTrees (https://ito.veritree.com/)..)
• Development of NFT add-ons that merge with the original trees and educational videos.
• Cardanotrees Bonsai collection (4033 trees donated)
• 3D Trees tool for Cardanotrees and Bonsai collection (https://cardanotrees.com/3D/index.html))

Validation of Feasibility:

To validate the feasibility of the project, a phased approach will be employed:

• Prototype Development: Initially, a basic playable version of the game will be developed.
• Community Testing and Feedback: The prototype will be released to a select group within the Cardano community to gather feedback on gameplay mechanics and blockchain integration.
• Iterative Improvements: Based on the community feedback, the game will be refined.

Trust and Fund Management:

• Regular progress updates will be provided.
• An specific wallet to manage the funds will be used, with releases tied to specific milestones and deliverables.

[Milestones] Project Milestones

Milestone Title

Conceptualization

Milestone Outputs

This is the initial phase where the game idea is conceived. This involves creating a game design document and outlining the game concept, target audience, game mechanics, objectives & goals, story & lore, art style & visual direction, UI design and technical specifications.

Acceptance Criteria

Approval of the game design document containing:

• Game Concept
• Target Audience
• Game Mechanics
• Objectives & Goals
• Story & Lore
• Art Style & Visual Direction
• UI Design
• Technical Specifications

Evidence of Completion

PDF of the game design document outlining the game concept, target audience, game mechanics, objectives & goals, story & lore, art style & visual direction, UI design and technical specifications.

Delivery Month

2

Cost

10000

Progress

20 %

Milestone Title

Prototyping

Milestone Outputs

Creating a prototype of the game to test out the core gameplay mechanics and concepts. This prototype helps in validating the game idea and making necessary adjustments early in the development process.

Acceptance Criteria

Playable prototype that allows basic gameplay including the core game mechanics and concepts. This prototype helps in validating the game idea and making necessary adjustments early in the development process.

Evidence of Completion

• Open source playable prototype already published.
• Video demonstration of prototype gameplay loop.

Delivery Month

5

Cost

19000

Progress

50 %

Milestone Title

Testing and Polishing

Milestone Outputs

• Incentivized public testing.
• Testing is a crucial phase in game development where the game is tested for bugs, gameplay balance, and overall user experience. After testing, the game goes through a polishing phase where minor bugs are fixed, graphics and audio are optimized, and the overall user experience is refined.
• Collection and analysis of feedback to refine gameplay and enhance user interface.

Acceptance Criteria

• Comprehensive feedback summary that leads to actionable insights about bugs, gameplay balance, objetives and goals and overall user experience.
• Documented improvements in gameplay based on community responses.

Evidence of Completion

• Compiled feedback report with documented tester responses.
• Second version of the prototype demonstrating refinements based on feedback publised.

Delivery Month

8

Cost

19000

Progress

80 %

Milestone Title

Project Close-Out and Prototype Finalization

Milestone Outputs

• Final prototype ready for presentation.
• Comprehensive project report detailing the development process, challenges faced, and lessons learned.
• A close-out video that highlights the project’s achievements.

Acceptance Criteria

• Final prototype that meets all initial design and functionality goals public available.
• Final report detailing the development process, challenges faced, and lessons learned.
• Engagement of the project close-out report and video.

Evidence of Completion

• Public release of the final prototype.
• Distribution of the close-out video and project report on multiple platforms.

Delivery Month

10

Cost

8000

Progress

100 %

[Final Pitch] Budget & Costs

Please provide a cost breakdown of the proposed work and resources

Milestone 1: Conceptualization (10000ADA)

• Game design document: 7000ADA
• Community Engagement: 3000ADA

Milestone 2: Prototyping (19000ADA)

• Prototype Development: 19000ADA

Milestone 3: Testing and Polishing (19000ADA)

• Community Testing Support: 8000ADA
• Iteration and Refinement: 7000ADA
• Marketing and Promotion: 4000ADA

Final Milestone: Project Close-Out and Prototype Finalization (8000ADA)

• Final Prototype Polishing: 5000ADA
• Project Close-Out Reporting: 2000ADA
• Close-Out Video Production: 1000ADA

[Final Pitch] Value for Money

How does the cost of the project represent value for the Cardano ecosystem?

Solving a Key Problem

An educational game focused on the broad impact of reforestation could be a good vehicle to attract new people to Cardano and shows it as a blockchain for good. These serves to promote the broader Cardano universe, potentially attracting new developers, gamers, and investors to the ecosystem.

Budgeting

Considering the size of the project, we think that the proposed budget aligns with an indie game development standard. This commitment reflects our belief in atransformative project to inspire indie game developers to use CARDANO (a permisionless blockchain) and GODOT (open source game engine).

Long-Term Impact

The scope and budget for our project reflect its significant long-term impact. The timeline will allow us to conceptualice, prototype, test and and refine a game that will attract new people to Cardano and could be used as reference for new game developers. This duration takes into account testing, community engagement, documentation, and eventual launch.

[Required Acknowledgements] Consent & Confirmation

Terms and Conditions:

Yes