Episode 129: An Infidel1258 Conversation

Welcome back to the People's Guild!

Our good buddy @fatjimmy joins once again as co-host as we welcome back longtime community favorite @fatjimmy for a wide-ranging conversation on all things Splinterlands.

We dive into his return to the game, the strength of the community, and how Conclave Arcana is shaping up to impact the meta. From power creep discussions and evolving strategies to SPS accumulation and market sentiment, we cover a ton of ground in this one.

A great chat with one of the OGs — enjoy the show!

The hosts welcome back Dwayne, a longtime member of the Splinterlands community, after a period of reduced activity. They discuss personal updates, including Dwayne's new job, fitness goals, and family life. The conversation touches on aging, virtual reality workouts, and the potential for Splinterlands VR experiences. Bjangles shares his upcoming vacation plans and vision for potentially moving to Taiwan's east coast. The group reflects on the strength of the Splinterlands community and expresses excitement about upcoming developments like the Conclave Arcana expansion set.

The group discusses their favorite elements and cards in the game. Infidel1258 expresses a preference for the death splinter, while FatJimmy favors fire. They analyze the new Final Rebellion card, noting its powerful abilities like double strike, phase, and high speed. The group debates whether this represents power creep, but also how it could help balance the meta by providing counters to currently dominant strategies. They look forward to how the upcoming Conclave Arcana expansion with many new cards will further shake up the game.

In the episode, Infidel1258 and Bjangles discussed the potential for card prices to increase in the future, particularly for the Rebellion set. They also talked about the upcoming season of Survival Mode, which is expected to be exciting and challenging. FatJimmy shared his strategy of buying up Rebellion cards at discounted prices, and Infidel1258 mentioned his own collection of Rebellion cards. The group also discussed the potential for card prices to increase if the player base grows significantly.

The discussion focuses on various aspects of Splinterlands, including card strategies, game mechanics, and the evolution of the game. Bjangles and FatJimmy share their thoughts on the new voucher card and its impact on Dragon summoners. They also discuss the value of dual-element common summoners and the underutilization of certain rare summoners. Infidel1258 highlights the depth of the game, including card economics and strategic decision-making. The conversation concludes with the participants reminiscing about their early experiences with Splinterlands and the changing values of cards over time.

The group discussed the potential future of Splinterlands and the cryptocurrency market. They acknowledged the difficulty of remaining objective and making decisions based on fundamental considerations rather than sentiment. They also recognized the importance of being cautious and taking thoughtful risks to see multiplication in their investments. The team agreed that they are still early in the adoption of blockchain technology and that mainstream acceptance is crucial for their investments to pay off. They also discussed the challenges of maintaining confidence in their positions despite market fluctuations and negative sentiment.

Bjangles expressed excitement about the current state of Splinterlands, noting a shift in community sentiment and increased activity. He believes the team's efforts, including the hiring of Dave as Chief Operating Officer and the upcoming release of Conclave Arcana, are aligning to drive growth. He set a personal goal of reaching a million SPS before the anticipated market surge. FatJimmy shared his experience of investing in Untamed cards, which later dropped in value. Infidel1258 expressed confidence in Splinterlands, despite market uncertainties, and aims to triple his SPS holdings to a million.

The group discussed the liquidity and potential for significant gains in the SPS market. Infidel1258 expressed interest in acquiring a million SPS, but was concerned about the impact on the market. FatJimmy pointed out that Matt had recently bought 7 million SPS, suggesting private sales or automated purchases. Infidel1258 suggested that a large purchase could substantially move the SPS market. The team also discussed the staking of SPS, with 969 million currently staked, and the 4-week waiting period for unstaking. FatJimmy shared his success in acquiring over a million SPS through land purchases and airdrops. The team agreed that the current market conditions were promising for their investments.

The discussion focuses on recent developments in Splinterlands, a blockchain-based game. Bjangles praises FatJimmy for tracking SPS (a game token) and notes that players who have consistently collected cards are now benefiting from the new Survival mode. The team has committed to six months of SPS payouts for Survival mode, with plans to eventually transfer this responsibility to the DAO. Infidel1258 shares recent player statistics, noting an average of 4,000 daily active accounts and 470 new spellbook purchases in the last six months. The group discusses the need for improved onboarding and user experience to retain new players. They also mention positive trends in engagement, such as increased likes on town hall videos and growing spell book sales.