IRONSKY NFT GAME | Build on Mobile

[IMPACT] Please describe your proposed solution.

========== IRONSKY GAME STORY ==========

The game is a fantasy that spans real life to hundreds of years in the future. The main character is a boy who grew up in the war and joins the air force to protect his homeland. Most of his life is spent in spaceships. He rarely returns to earth, except for visits to do his duty.

From then, the man starts his journey exploring the galaxy, the vast universe. Beside him are friends who are his support in this journey. In this endless journey, he has encountered many interesting things in space.

From having to fight to protect yourself and the loot to doing your own journey quests.

From receiving many strange signals, sounds, languages, light waves, magnetic fields in the universe, to completely new sensations in every moment he contemplates.

The game has 6 phases (AURORA, LUNA, SOLAR, STARS, GALAXY, UNIVERSE)

Overview about game phases:

Phase 1: AURORA

(First light version)

This is the first part of the game, the character is built together with basic components such as the earth space, the sky, and air battles.

Player's Tasks:

• Build character with basic skin items such as outfits, hats and power.
• Build weapons, spaceships
• Battle screen
• Small missions to challenge
• Collect awarded items and NFTs for completing missions
• Collect special items to proceed to phase 2 of the game

Phase 2: LUNA

(First step version)

After completing the tasks in phase 1, the character will be lost in another space (namely the moon). The tasks are similar to phase 1 but different in the scenery, status, items, methods of completion, monsters in the form of meteors, and fuel stations

Player's Tasks:

• Build new skills for the character to adapt to the new game environment
• Build weapons, spaceships
• Battle screen
• New special missions
• Collect awarded items and NFTs for completing missions
• Collect special items to proceed to phase 3 of the game.

Phase 3: SOLAR

(Origin version)

After having skills in phase 2, the character will enter the solar system era, the scene is switched to 8 planets in the solar system. Gamers have to go through missions on each planet. The Sun, The Mercury, The Venus, The Earth (removed), The Mars, The Jupiter, The Saturn, The Uranus, Neptune - and "The Ninth Planet ".

Player's Tasks:

• Mission objective is to conquer 9 planets in the Solar System by completing each specific task designed in this phase
• Collect awarded items and NFTs of phase 3
• Adding the appearance of space monsters
• Defining conditions to go to the next phase

Phase 4: STARS

(Discovery)

The game context takes place in a galaxy of stars with millions of dead planets. It is the stars that have never been known to humans and it seems that since it is also unknown, the character's earth exists. In the context of this game, the more players discover in the game, the more chances they have to receive valuable NFT items.

There is not much combat at this level, instead, the character needs to complete missions to discover many dead star planets. The character must have a special spacecraft to be able to explore the infinity of stars with millions of light-years.

Player's Tasks:

The player's task in this game scene is:

• Build your spaceship capable of entering the galactic space by upgrading existing spacecraft over time or buying in-game materials to craft.
• Discover as many stars as possible to further improve your chances of moving on to the next exciting new game scene.
• Collect valuable NFT items
• There are special quests that make it easy to level up, it's uncommon and can be lucky for gamers.

Phase 5: GALAXY

(Infinity)

In an endless journey like never-ending, players now have to constantly extend their survival time in space to be able to explore more levels and items that can be encountered.

Now the space monsters appear more and more powerful than before. In addition, special events that only appear once in the game are set up, players must reach a certain level to be able to participate in this event.

The special thing is that only NFTs will also appear in the event, which is very desirable for every gamer.

In this game the player must try to maintain the playing time as long as possible it will help to achieve a significant level in their game.

Phase 6: UNIVERSE

(Metaverse)

A perspective in the universe is opened, in this part players can experience virtual reality in the game. This section is specifically designed to support VR devices participating in the game's space exploration. Players must be skillful to cross the screen as well as explore many landscape angles and strange items. Above all in this part, players can design their own space like a miniature universe with friends to join the guild.

[IMPACT] Please describe how your proposed solution will address the Challenge that you have submitted it in.

===== Solutions to solve the above specific problem =====

Solutions game mechanics:

The game allows players in the following forms:

• Play to Earn

(allows the purchase and exchange of items accessible as a special part of the game).

• Playing Free

(You can still experience the game at a basic level and hunt for items).

• Play to Earn goto Travel

(It's a perfect scenario where players hold the game's ADA and $ISKY, NFT coins as a reward for paying for their unusual travel).

Scenario games:

• Characters must complete the tasks in each phase to move to the next phases of the game.
• Each phase’s task will be different and the game space, graphics, and scenery are different. Like searching through the game space for special NFT items, quests to fight enemies, or space monsters.
• Strange objects or meteorites always exist in the game that keeps gamers cautious all the time.
• Gamer will collect points, items through gameplay which can be converted into game Tokens, and ADA through staking, farming or trading.
• Mechanism of hybridization of special meteorites collected. Create high-value NFT items in the game.Players can stake these items for rewards or use them to upgrade their spacecraft to a more special version.
• There is also a marketplace for players to store items, buy, sell, exchange, or upgrade items (such as Spaceships, clothes, weapons, powers, other accessories ..).
• Create events in the game, but the task that the player has to achieve from time to time every day to receive the reward is NFT or a token or something in the game.
• Conclusion: So the economy is built in the game to be beneficial to the parties involved.

This is our long-term vision and the continued evolving of the game helps players to experience the most enjoyable game experience.

KEY METRICS - KPIs to achieved in this fund of ours is

• Develop versions of the game IRONSKY running on iOS and Android. Players can download the game from the Apple Store or Google Play.
• Release of official versions for PC.
• Introduces a complete marketplace for players to participate in buying, selling, and storing the game's NFT items.
• Create events to attract players, issue rewards to players who complete missions, or win events.
• Release tokens for the game's ecosystem, for advertising, partners, or airdrop for the Cardano community.
• Increase the number of ADA participating in the game as well as the number of wallets registered for the game.
• Attracting the gaming community in the crypto world to be more interested in the Cardano ecosystem.

[IMPACT] What are the main risks that could prevent you from delivering the project successfully and please explain how you will mitigate each risk?

RISKS

It is true that we faced a risk from the very beginning of the project when the price of ADA continuously dropped from $2.4, but we did not have time to pay staff salaries as well as lacked funds to hire more people. It was a very difficult time for project developers like proposer us on the Catalyst.

We've slowly progressed through it since Fund7, 8 and the project is on track with our roadmap. Now we have the confidence to develop many projects, and confidence in our team, they already have project management experience through the problems we have encountered.

Possible risks with our proposal are:

• Funds may arrive late or less than expected, affecting resources for the project.
• Some stages are not ready for support from the Cardano blockchain for the game in the future.
• Negative influence from the cryptocurrency market.

SOLUTION

We fully anticipate the above risks as well as the solutions available to them.

In the long term, the cryptocurrency market is having a strong sustainable trend. Blockchain technology is being applied more and more popularly and especially positively in the gaming industry.

In addition, funding from the Catalyst may be delayed. We may be funding a seed round for the initial operating budget of the project.

Currently, we gather experienced engineers to research and realize products on the Cardano blockchain. Those things make us determined and confident to carry out this project successfully.

[FEASIBILITY] Please provide a detailed plan, including timeline and key milestones for delivering your proposal.

===== The Project Roadmap =====

In this F9 We are continue to complete the work on Fund 8 and expand game development on both OS and gaming platforms, in addition to PC. 

Q3/2022 

• UI/UX design for mobile gameplay. 
• Design and build a system of mobile game clients.
•  Build and program APIs to connect backend systems with game clients. 
• Integrated wallet and KYC authentication for Game App. 
• Test the interoperability between Gameplay and Marketplace. 
• Integrate and load NFTs game items into Gameplay.

(In this section the teams involved in development: UX/UI, frontend, backend, system, and blockchain technical team) 

Q4/2022 

• Develop Gameplay functions and program the game's graphics as designed. 
• Programming math functions, algorithms, and libraries in the game. 
• Integrate player parameters and game items into Gameplay. 
• Develop game content and expand the game script. 
• Test mobile game versions of IRONSKY on Android and iOS. 
• Release the MVP version of IRONSKY on Smartphone and Tablet devices. 

(In this section the teams involved in development: UX/UI, frontend, backend, system, and blockchain technical team) 

Q1/2023 

• Continue to issue $ISKY tokens for the game's ecosystem. 

• Develop more features for players as well as IRONSKY scenarios. 

• Release the full version to Apple Store and Google Play. 

• Open game promotion and marketing campaigns

• Open game launch events and Airdrop programs for gamers and ADA holders community.

(In this section the teams involved in development: QA QC, Marketing, frontend, backend, system, and blockchain technical team) 

Q2/2023 

• Continue to release new NFTs and special game items. 

• Develop business models and mechanics in the game. 

• Testing game functions and fix bugs.

• Update and upgrade new versions for the game IRONSKY. 

• Develop new phases of the game, and expand the map for players. 

• Increase the community of IRONSKY players and develop local communities. 

(In this section the teams involved in development: QA QC, frontend, backend, system, and blockchain technical team)

===== Term Success ===== 

Short-Term Success After 3-6 Months: 

• Complete design of Game mobile functions and content. 
• Complete graphic design of the Gameplay mobile user interface. 
• Finished building APIs for connection to game clients. 
• Completed programming the basic functions of the Gameplay and animation in the gameplay. 
• Integrate the ADA wallet connection into the game and KYC. 
• Release of MVP version of IRON SKY Game App on Smartphones and tablets. 

Short-Term Success After 6-12 Months: 

• Complete smart-contract programming in the marketplace. 
• Complete programming of the Gameplay contents. 
• Complete testing and debugging of the Gameplay. 
• Release IRON SKY Game version 1.0 up to Google play store. 
• Release IRON SKY Game version 1.0 up to the Apple store. 
• Marketing the game, AMA to gamer communities. 

Short-Term Success After 12-24 Months: 

• Developing the next IronSky extensions.
• Reach the game to thousands of users and download the game.
• Release of new upgraded versions of the game.
• Reach thousands of ADA holders and participate in in-game trading.
• The whole project can be self-financed and operated.

[FEASIBILITY] Please provide a detailed budget breakdown.

===== FUND 9 Detail Fund Allocation =====

System Design:

• Tasks: (Designing servers to connection with App mobile game clients, security applications, and cloud services..)
• Cost: ~ 180h x ($60/h) = 10,800

App Backend Dev:

• Tasks: (Coding API, Database query, Build SDK, Deploy IronSky game to iOS, Android environment, cooperate with blockchain developer to provide available APIs)
• Cost: ~ 200h x ($60/h) = 12,000

Blockchain developers:

• Tasks: (Programming Smart-contact for the app, Build API to connect App Game mobile with server system running Cardano node, Integrate ADA wallet into Game mobile ..)
• Cost: ~150 x ($80/h) = 12,000

Graphics Design:

• Tasks: (Design UX/UI of IronSky Game mobile, both smartphones and tablets, collaborate with frontend team to complete graphical interfaces for IronSky Game mobile applications)
• Cost: ~ 180h x ($55/h) = 9,900

App Frontend Dev:

• Tasks: (App Game mobile Functions, UI coding combined with Artist, Design, Backend, QA teams to perfect the product)
• Cost: ~ 200h x ($60/h) = 12,000

QA & Testing App:

• Tasks: (Test game on mobile launching, App Game mobile functions testing, unit test, security testing, combined with Dev teams to fix bugs and perfect the product)
• Cost: ~ 140 x ($40/h) = 5,600

Marketing & Legal:

• Tasks: (Introducing the IRONSKY Game mobile to gamers, creating IRONSKY Game launch events, training end users ..)
• Cost: ~ 130 x ($40/h) = 6,500

Hardware & Licences:

• Tasks: (Build Node Cardano servers for make game wallet, mint NFT game items, Token and game system working on this. Build servers of IronSky Game on mobile, APIs servers, Database servers, config cloud services..)
• Cost: ~ 4servers x 500$x 6 months = 12,000

Risk Management:

• Due to labor market volatility as well as cryptocurrency market volatility, we have set aside a budget for this risk of 10% of the project IRONSKY game mobile.
• Cost: ~ 80,800x10% = 8,080

Tax(10%) now 0% by support from our government for entertainment content & IT StartUp.

Total budget: $88880

specifically, see this link of ours: https://bit.ly/3u58vib

[FEASIBILITY] Please provide details of the people who will work on the project.

========== CORE TEAM ==========

We are a team with many years of experience in game making and deep technology knowledge.

Get support from the crypto game community and advice from Catalyst's project evaluation advisory community. We are a multidisciplinary team of more than 10 professionals with a vast skillset from tech, UX/UI, product design, marketing, business, and community leading.

Game Design_Team:

HoaNguyen:

• (Inbox: n.b.h in Skype) 
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/nbhoa
• Expert software developer for the entertainment industry for many years.
• Worked in several top game and software companies in Japan.
• Possessing 17 years of experience in startup project management and software product management.
• Contributed to the successful launch of game social networks such as Mobage.

TrongNguyen:

• (Inbox: trongnk in Skype)
•  https://www.linkedin.com/in/trong-nguyen-4092b568
• IT specialist who worked for many big IT tech firms in Japan such as GNT, ISFNet, and IBM Japan.
• Experienced in software product management, and digital content
• Founder of Peafone studio mobile games with more than 15 years of the mobile game and app development for Android and IOS.
• Mentor for a startup in mobile content and blockchain

Telegram: https://t.me/alex_trongnguyen

IT_Team

LuanNguyen:

• (Inbox: khoanguyen945 in Skype)
•  https://www.linkedin.com/in/luan-nguyen-0042805a
• An expert cloud engineer with more than 15 years of experience building and maintaining enterprise systems in AWS. He is working as a core team system with many big firms at the Nikkei Exchange Japan now.

Game Art_Team

Henri (Hao)

• Skype id: henri_chung1007
• Fb: https://www.facebook.com/hao.ham90
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hao_ham/
• With 5 years of experience in the field of computer graphics, he focuses on the following areas: animation, illustration 2d, motion graphics, and character design. Usually work on software such as clip studio paint, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Premiere, Adobe After Effects, Moho animation.

LongVu:

• (Inbox: violentlonx in Skype)
•  http://blogs.peafon.com
• Co-Founder Peafone Studio, Experienced UX Designer for much successful game and mobile apps with more than 15 years of experience.

PhuongNguyen

Designer, Artist, Graphics, 3D builder

Experience: 3D module build, UI/UX design App Mobile, Game Artist

Contact

• Telegram: https://t.me/hlxb353
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/giangquynhn

Dev_Team

ThangLe, ThiPhung

Inbox: (thanglq01 n.b.hoa, phungvanthi1206) in Skype

• Dev team engaged for a long time in more than 20 mobile game projects with members who are Full-stack developers for a large-scale system.
• Experienced working with various languages and technologies such as C++, Java, Node.js, React, React Native, Flutter, Unity, MySql, MongoDB for iOS and Android app development.

Blockchain_tech

ThangTran (Inbox: trannamthang in Skype)

• https://github.com/saigonbitmaster
• Developer expert in React Native, Node.js, Haskell, and Plutus. Leader of ADABoys Lab team (as an image of MLAB in the future).

Inner Support_Team:

/* Support Technical and Foundation as ADA Technotes Asia Pool

https://www.technotes.asia

/* ADAboys LAB (Blockchain coding based on Plutus, Haskell, Node.js ..)

With ~10 members working and researching, learning about Cardano blockchain technology.

https://twitter.com/boys_ada

/* Peafone Studio mobile game

Game development team with more than 15 members with strong teamwork. Accomplished many projects for mobile app and game development so far.

• https://peafone.com
• http://blogs.peafone.com
• https://www.facebook.com/peafone

Marketing_Team:

TuanNguyen: (Inbox: nguyenthanhtuan303 in Skype)

Experienced digital marketing specialist working in both Japan and Vietnam mobile contents market.

We have been in cooperation with other activist groups such as:

• CoinF: https://t.me/CoinF_Group
• Kiwi GameFi: https://t.me/kiwigamefi
• Beng Beng Gaming: https://t.me/bengbengp2echat

To strengthen the game development community in Vietnam

Besides that, we are building international communities through our KOLs.

Strategic Advisor

TrongNguyen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trong-nguyen-4092b568/

Software, cloud engineer, Cardano AC/PA/Proposer, ADA stake pool owner, technology startups. 

Experience: 

A software engineer and IT specialist who worked for many big IT tech firms in Japan such as GNT, ISFNet, and IBM. Experienced in software product management, and digital content with 15 years of the mobile app, and mobile game development on Android and IOS. Experienced with Cardano technologies. CA and well understand the Catalyst project.

Co-Founder of

• ADAboys LAB Team https://mobile.twitter.com/boys_ada
• Stake Pool [ATA] Pool (https://bit.ly/3i5MBVN)

Founder of

• Technotes.Asia | Specializing in digital transformation for advanced technology and tech startups. 
• Peafone Studio game (www.peafone.com) | Develop game content on mobile and applications on smartphones. 

Co-Proposer & Proposer of

• The Catalyst funded in F7, F8(cPay, 2MinApp, cBlling, Bwork, IronSky game P2E proposal)

Nirupom Das: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nirupom-das-54908074/

• An expert in IT infrastructure with more than 10 years of experience designing and building the IT infrastructure for many big firms in insurance and telecommunication areas.
• He is working for global techs in both Japan and Bangladesh

KhanhPham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/khanh-pham-ngoc-79541371/

• Master of Science in Computer Science - AI & Machine Learning at JAIST. He is An expert Network and Security Engineer working for global techs in USA, Japan and Vietnam

All our proposals in Fund 9 & team members:

1. ANIMETA | Anime Museum Metaverse
2. Cardano NO MORE Plastic Straws |C4O
3. ADABET.iO | Cardano Betting DApp
4. ADABET.iO |Sports Betting Mobile App
5. This =>IRONSKY NFT GAME | Build on Mobile

[FEASIBILITY] If you are funded, will you return to Catalyst in a later round for further funding? Please explain why / why not.

We continue to return to Fund 10 to expand the gaming community into the Cardano ecosystem. IRONSKY will continue to apply the new technologies of the Cardano blockchain in the coming eras when Hydra and Side-chain are implemented. That's why we need to gather the catalyst fund to update the community with new technologies that will be applied to the game from blockchain technology.

[FEASIBILITY] Are you or any member of your team working on any other proposals in this Fund9?

[FEASIBILITY] Are you or your team working on any other proposals from previous Funds?

[AUDITABILITY] Please describe what you will measure to track your project's progress, and how will you measure these?

We manage the project with tools like ClickUp, Microsoft Project Management.

Furthermore, we apply SCRUM(*) to the project development process, which is the strong point of the technologists in our team.

We also provide information on the homepage and follow the schedule of the established roadmap. Along with that are the KPIs for each development phase of the project.

• The number of game version released on apple store and google play.
• The number of game downloads on mobile devices.
• The number of people playing games regularly daily, weekly and monthly.
• The number of tokens to be issued.
• The number of NFTs generated.
• The number of members in our gaming community.
• The number of ADA wallets registered in the game.
• The number of people participating in the Airdrop.
• The number of ADA wallets participating in ISPO to get tokens $ISKY.

(*)With the SCRUM process:

Scrum is a basic “framework” for approaching complex work. Based on this framework, the team can apply different processes and techniques to our game making.

I believe that SCRUM helps to eliminate the complicated stages and focus only on the necessary steps to meet the needs of the customer.

The three core elements that we closely follow to form an empirical process management model include transparency, inspection and adaptation.

In addition, we also apply the Japanese HO-REN-SO(*) process for key members at the project management level. Will always ensure the smoothness from the status of work to the city in the team.

(*) HO-REN-SO is an important Japanese working rule that stands for:

• HOKOKU: Report
• RENRAKU: Contact
• SODAN: Discussion

The community can also talk to the game's developer or more information at the links below.

• Telegram: https://t.me/ironskygame
• Website info: https://ironsky.info
• (*) GitHub: https://github.com/adaboys/IRONSKY_NFT_GAME

(*)Note that during game development, important parts of the project cannot be published immediately to ensure the security of the project

[AUDITABILITY] What does success for this project look like?

===== Our Way to a Successful Business Model =====

Create an attractive game with content that attracts gamers to participate, they can use the game NFTs to play games to do in-game tasks or can buy, sell, or invest in NFTs that they find valuable. treat and preserve them.

To keep this game thriving for the long term, we have designed an economy model inside the game as well as optimized the Tokenomic allocation.

Tokensnomics:

We plan to issue 1B tokens and distribute them to the following categories

• Foundation 5%
• Seed 4%
• Private 7%
• Public 5%
• Team 23%
• Advisor 2%
• Airdrop 1%
• ISPO 5%
• Marketing 4%
• Ecosystem 44%

And will release according to each stage of the game's development. Tokens will be issued according to the project implementation time. From 1 month to the next 62 months. Specifically, see this link of ours: https://bit.ly/3u58vib

We graph the token release process over time to ensure the balance of resources in the game.

Especially create reasonable harmony with the stakeholders involved in the development of the project with their interests.

In summary, with this game, our goals are as below:

• Will attract thousands of players to participate in the game and experience the NFTs built on the Cardano blockchain.
• Create a role-playing game to attract gamers from another crypto current platform to Cardano
• Create an economic model within the game ecosystem in which gamers can gain their stake through game items, points, NFT, and Tokens.
• Create the real value for the token game by integrating ADApay with another booking platform
• In the future will build Sandbox Mataverse allowing gamers to enjoy the role of an astronaut in a virtual galaxy.

Moreover IRONSKY will contribute to enriching the Cardano ecosystem with entertainment value and financial benefits for ADA, NFT, and game token holders.

Get more play-to-earn game players on other crypto platforms to join the Cardano to play IRONSKY games, attracting new investors and gamers.

[AUDITABILITY] Please provide information on whether this proposal is a continuation of a previously funded project in Catalyst or an entirely new one.

This is a previous funded proposal, it related to the work parts of the entire IRONSKY game proposal in F8 before. (https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/idea/399208)

It has been ranked TOP #1 in the voting with ~95% voted YES for IRONSKY GAME and And attracted 1152 ADA wallets to vote on this proposal.

We are encouraged by the great faith the community places in us, and really happy about that. We are very grateful to the Catalyst community, especially those who voted for our proposal to create a diverse ecosystem for Cardano together.

In Fund 8 we've done things like:

Those are the parts (when end of the fund8 budget):

• Complete Construction and system design of Ironsky game.
• Complete part of the game's graphics.
• Complete token build as well as design APIs to mint NFT and attach to game items.
• Build communities for the Ironsky game.
• Complete marketplace, where to exchange and store game items.
• Complete the gameplay and PC game when the fund8 budget is paid out.
• Launching MVP gameplay and game on PC version 1.0

In this FUND 9 we have to accelerate to get the first version of the game out so we need Catalyst Funding resources to use for:

Those are the parts:

• Design IRON SKY Game for mobile devices.
• Game development on iOS and Android platforms.
• Integrate KYC and ADA wallet into mobile games.
• Deep development of gameplay content.
• Build the main-net system including 5-7 servers to release the game.
• Release of mobile game betas.
• Officially released for gamers on Apple Store and Android.
• Implemented IRONSKY promotions in combination with KOLs, AMAs...
• Promote game advertising communication to the worldwide gaming community.

Those are the prerequisites for the project to create a milestone for the Cardano ecosystem as the initial goal we set out.

It will really attract investors, ADA holders, the community as well as gamers to experience when the IRON SKY game is released.

========= CONCLUSION ==========

Collaboration Let's join us to make it happen

We also want to collaborate with partners in the Catalyst community that share the same goal of growing the Cardano ecosystem.

Our strengths are having a team of experienced game developers who have been developing video and mobile games for a long period and have an in-depth understanding of game technology.

Our core team has all the necessary skills for game development on Internet platforms, The team works in many countries and has a global vision.

With available high-skilled human resources, our project cost is much cheaper compared to outsourcing with swift project implementation.

With extensive experience in game development, we want to enrich the Cardano ecosystem and make it more valuable in the cryptocurrency market.

Let's join us to make it happen, and don't forget to perform ISPO(Initial Stake Pool Offering) with our game so you get both $ADA and $ISKY Game Token in the pools that the community will vote later.

Please Vote for IRONSKY vote for Cardano ecosystem!

=== Thank you for your support, vote and let's break out the Cardano!===

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Rating

Goal 8. Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all.

Goal 9. Industry, innovation, and infrastructure

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