Thank you for your love for Cradles. In close to three days, we’ve sold over 3000 copies on Steam! This is not only a significant milestone but also a victory for the gaming community. Countless late nights at the development studio, numerous rounds of testing — we’ve shown to all other games that even without tens of millions of dollars in funding like other AAA games, even if we’ve remained relatively unknown over the past two years, we can still wholeheartedly use our six million dollars of funding (perhaps just a drop in the bucket for some games) to create a massive project. We’ve demonstrated to the entire Web3 Gaming community that Cradles never gives up, never quits halfway, and always fights to the end. We’ve put in our best efforts and successfully delivered a carefully crafted masterpiece for players. Currently, our game has an approval rating of over 60% on Steam, and players from over 10 different countries are joining forces in Cradles. Cradles aims to continue growing together with all players, striving to become a Web3 Game that everyone looks up to. Though we still have bugs and receive various feedback and suggestions, we read each one carefully and work on improvements. We also appreciate all criticisms that push us to better ourselves even during those late-night code revisions, reminding us that Cradles isn’t perfect yet, and we can do better.
At the same time, we are proud to announce that over the past two years, we have fulfilled all our Roadmap commitments and efficiently created a beautiful Web3 Game. We have currently opened three out of seven city-states, with over 50 weapons and 100 unique skills. In the future, we will open token holder stores and token staker stores to empower tokens. We believe that a game shouldn’t solely rely on NFTs, so Cradles places tokens at the forefront. None of Cradles’ weapons and equipment can be exchanged for NFTs, and all purchasable or free NFTs will be prioritized for distribution or made available for purchase to token holders or stakers after the token sale. Token is everything.
Web3 game is not NFT game
Also, please be aware that we will primarily empower the CRDS token rather than NFTs. We have formulated a unique game strategy: Token Game, not NFT Game. This means we will prioritize fulfilling the interests of token holders. Over the next two months, we have plans to take periodic snapshots of token holders, allocate in-game benefits based on token holdings, and define your contributions to the long-term development of the game.
Additionally, we haven’t forgotten our longtime players. In 2021, we sold Potions/Ammonites pets (some of which have been exchanged for Dinopets). We also sold a portion of Golden Trophies, but unfortunately, Golden Trophies are not compatible with our current Token First game design. Therefore, we will conduct a token airdrop for Golden Trophy holders and then destroy this portion of NFTs. The airdrop to longtime players will take place on 20/11, with the snapshot completed on 18/11, and it will be proportional for Golden Trophy holders, Fossil holders, Potion holders, and Dragontar holders. Detailed information regarding the airdrop will be announced in the Discord community.
Following the airdrop, Golden Trophies will become collectibles and grant you a limited-time in-game buff. Please check your in-game inventory (must be registered with the same address to enjoy this). In the future, we will follow a special strategy: Play to Unlock, as well as Token First Design. Cradles will focus on empowering all aspects through CRDS, such as NFT Mint permissions and purchasing qualifications. We will use NFTs to reward players with more tokens in return. This positive feedback loop has never happened before because most games tend to empower NFTs first, rather than tokens. We will reverse the entire process to channel all the power into tokens.
Future Roadmap
11/2023: Completion of IEO/Listing Plans and the release of the Steam Early Access version.
12/2023: Major focus on bug fixes, refining game mechanics, and designing new weapon sets and monster sets. Commencement of Land NFT Sales with Mint WL distribution based on stake/token holdings.
1/2024–2/2024: The third upgrade of the game’s rendering system, the opening of the fourth and fifth city-states, and the Guild War mode. Introduction of Cradles Season, offering players over 50,000 CRDS in rewards. We will also launch European servers to provide low-latency gameplay for European players.
3/2024: Development of an in-game store where all items can be purchased with CRDS or crystals. Discount benefits for Token Holders/Token Stakers, including purchase discounts and weekly lottery rewards.
Regarding token design: Staking Start. The Token Holder Store will go live, as well as the Token Staker Store. Players holding a certain amount of tokens will be able to receive rare items from the store every day to expedite their gameplay progress, and they can purchase in-game items at a higher discount. Token Stakers will receive legendary items from the store daily and enjoy significantly lower discounts when buying in-game items. Specific details will be announced in Tokenomics.
Attitudes
Our mission is to create a game that is community-oriented and caters to all players. Cradles has already sold over 3000 copies on Steam with an approval rating of over 60%, making it the highest-rated Web3 game on Steam. However, even with these achievements, we recognize that we have room for improvement and a long road ahead. Since the game’s launch on November 15th, we have faced tremendous pressure, with our development team working tirelessly from 9 am to 2 am every day. Everything we do is aimed at providing the community with a fair competitive environment so that everyone can enjoy the fun that Cradles brings. Therefore, Cradles will always listen to the community’s suggestions, actively address every bug, and carefully evaluate all feedback to make Cradles a shining example in the world of Web3 gaming, rather than a place for quick pay-to-win schemes.
So, the Cradles Team makes five commitments here, and we hope that all community players will collectively oversee them after the Token Launch:
1. We will take strict action against any cheating players; all cheaters will be immediately banned, their rewards will be revoked, and they will be distributed to CRDS Token Stakers and CRDS Token Holders.
2. We will take strict action against any accounts running multiple scripts or bots, banning all such accounts (we believe that Cradles’ game mechanics make it difficult for such scripted accounts to thrive).
3. All Steam reviews will be public, and we will accept all opinions and criticisms and make improvements accordingly.
4. We will staunchly uphold the interests of community members, remain neutral, and not favor any particular group; everyone in Cradles is equal.
5. We will start our cycle primarily with tokens and use NFTs as accelerants, making tokens the main theme of Web3 Gaming.
Finally, we hope that DRepublic Labs can bring more enjoyable games to everyone, so that every player can feel the sincerity of the development team every night they engage in battles and every time they open Cradles. We hope that Cradles and our other products can progress together with the community. Thank you, Cradians, Let’s Go!
About Cradles
Cradles stands out as an AAA MMORPG blockchain game, boasting features such as PvP, PvE, ecological strategies, and the discovery of extinct species. Gamers can traverse cities, hunt for treasures, and solve puzzles in bustling taverns and casinos. Cradles has secured $6 million from notable investors such as Animoca Brands, Huobi Ventures, Foresight Ventures, and more.
