Welcome to the treacherous and tumultuous world of Ember Sword, set on the moon of Thanabus – a land where danger lurks around every corner, and the brave reap rewards. You are about to embark on a daring adventure in Solarwood, one of the once-thriving Nations of Thanabus, now a realm of chaos and opportunity following the devastating Flux storm.

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## What is Early Access?
Think of Early Access as the first cut of Ember Sword’s Solarwood - a slice that’s still building, gritty, and full of potential. We’ve levelled up from the Beta 1 test, adding fresh content, a bigger map, and some sweet perks. And here’s the kicker: we’re now live on the MAIN NET! That means all cosmetics, emotes, and EMBER tokens are fully on-chain, ready to be collected, traded, or just shown off to make everyone else jealous. No resets, no redos. This is it.

But listen up—don’t expect sunshine and roses. Early Access is raw. Bugs? Check. Rough edges? You bet. So, consider this your training ground. Report any strange glitches or terrifying bugs on our Discord or website. Remember, this isn’t “Polished Access.” It’s Early Access. Get ready to roll with the punches.

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## Sit Rep
Step into the chaos of Solarwood, a land scarred by a cataclysmic Flux storm. The environment is harsh and unforgiving, with vast areas left uninhabitable. As remnants of the community struggle to reclaim their home, lawlessness prevails. It's a world where bandits and rogues thrive, preying on the weak and scavenging what remains. Team up or fall victim – the choice is yours.

This storm has had an effect on the areas players can access. Here is a map of the areas you can access now - while the others will be opening up as “construction” continues. 

![MAP.png](/cms/images/MAP_b4762e3c6c.png)


###### Initial Server Location:
We will begin with a server in Singapore. So this means that while everyone can still play, those who are farther away from the server will of course have a higher ping. Once we add more servers, we will update the “UPDATES, PATCHES AND KNOWN BUGS” blog updated with these changes. 

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###### Getting Started
- Register your account. If you have not done so, please do that here. 
- Once you have signed in, to play the game, simply go to play.embersword.com and click PLAY NOW
- Wallet connection is optional, but if you want those hard-earned drops, connect your EVM compatible wallet such as MetaMask.


###### Your Gear

![Blog YOUR GEAR.png](/cms/images/Blog_YOUR_GEAR_82abea8cb5.png)

You start off initially with basic weaponry, and armor. If you want to last longer than five minutes, get crafting. You will also need to craft some basic tools like an axe and pickaxe. Venture out, gather resources, and upgrade those weapons & armor, because Solarwood isn’t going to cut you any slack.
Once you've made the tools, you'll need to go to your inventory (press the i key) and equip them.

There's a guide for crafting [here](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6aVIm4h_D4).

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###### PvP Confrontations
In Ember Sword, your prowess will be tested by other players in higher reward areas and arenas with thrilling PvP battles. Be warned, defeat could mean losing not just your pride but also your hard-earned resources (no on-chain cosmetic items will be lost in PVP or PVE encounters). To survive and thrive, you'll need both strategy and strength.

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###### Mastering the Craft
Mastering the crafting of weapons, armor, and potions is crucial. Each recipe and skill you learn will enhance your capabilities and influence your journey across Thanabus. Here are some of the items you will be gathering to craft:

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![Blog_ Crafting.png](/cms/images/Blog_Crafting_c5acd54154.png)

###### Trading Resources with Fellow Survivors
Solarwood’s economy is player-driven. If you want that epic gear, you’ll need resources, and that means trading. Play nice, but don’t get played. Barter, swap, and hustle your way to the top.

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![Blog_ Trading.png](/cms/images/Blog_Trading_65f89e77f6.png)

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###### Your Character Appearance
Define your warrior's look from the outset with a robust selection of customization options. Stand out in battle with unique combinations of face, hair, body features, and color choices.

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**You can get fancy too!**
Solarwood offers players plenty of options for how to get skins and emotes in game and what to do with them.
It’s your journey, your style. Personalize your character with seasonal skins dropped from defeated foes—equip them, merge them, or flip them on [Mantle’s Mintle Market](https://mintle.app/explore/MANTLE:0x0cc9aa7c7c8f7cee72d5af689587ffbcfb70016d?sort=cheapest). Prefer to buy straight from the source? The Premium Shop’s got rare skins, emotes, and all the style you need without the grind.

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![group shot.png](/cms/images/group_shot_1c85b9bab6.png)


###### Quests & Signposts: 
In Ember Sword, those mysterious signposts marked with a '?' aren’t just decoration—they’re your ticket to adventure! Spot one of these, and you’re in for a quest that’ll have you hunting, gathering, and leveling up like a pro. Whether it’s taking down creatures or collecting resources, these quests are designed to boost your skills and fill your pockets with rewards. So next time you see a signpost, don’t just walk past it - check it out! After all, who doesn't want a little extra loot on the journey to greatness?

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![Blog_ Quests.png](/cms/images/Blog_Quests_baac08ec13.png)

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###### Beware the Beasts
The lands of Thanabus are home to creatures twisted by the planet's mysterious elements - bandits, wild boars, bears, and wolves roam with ferocious intent, alongside rogue robots turned hostile. Each encounter could be your last, so tread carefully, stay armed and hydrated.

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###### The Power Of The Merge
Initially we will have four different rarity types for the collectibles found in-game, **Common, Uncommon, Rare and Epic** . Find four collectibles, toss in some $EMBER, and boom: you’ve got a rarer, more valuable item. Every merge burns the old items, making the rarities that much rarer. It’s all about that scarcity flex. 

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###### Express Yourself
Communication is key to forming alliances and commanding battles. Use the in-game chat or express yourself through animated emotes – start with the basics and get more emotes from the Premium Shop.

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## What is on-chain & what is off-chain?
![chain on and of.jpg](/cms/images/chain_on_and_of_cc6127aa1b.jpg)

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It’s important to know that you cannot buy power in Ember Sword. So all our skins for characters and weapons, as well as emotes are a crucial aspect of a player's visual identity within the game, while not upsetting the balance of true gameplay. All resources needed to level up your character and weapons are only obtainable by playing the game. Land ownership provides opportunities for players to shape the in-game world, **and will be available to access at later stages of Early Access** .

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## On-Chain Features for Early Access

![Roadmap updated.png](/cms/images/Roadmap_updated_59067d90f6.png)


###### Our Partnership with Mantle
[Mantle](https://www.mantle.xyz/) is a Layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum, built on top of the Ethereum blockchain. It leverages Optimistic Rollup technology to securely log transactions off-chain before settling them on-chain, offering lower transaction fees and higher throughput compared to Ethereum.

If you are experiencing any issues with Mantle, please visit the support channel [HERE](https://discord.com/channels/993846798382805002/1093539994456563832).

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## Technical Requirements
- In Early Access, Ember Sword will initially be available on desktop platforms
- As we are browser based, there is no download of the game or app required required
- A Windows PC with up-to-date versions of either Chrome or Edge is recommended

Safari is not currently supported
Firefox works, but is not the recommended browser

- Mac user guide
There are known visual glitches if you play on MacOS. However, IF you are on a Mac, make sure to follow these instructions before you play to remove some of the issues:
1~ In the address bar, type chrome://flags/ and press Enter.
2~ Find Choose ANGLE graphics backend and set it to OpenGL
3~ Restart chrome(press command+Q)

- If you are playing on a laptop, make sure it is **connected to power**
- Make sure your browser is running in “performance mode” (under graphics settings in windows)

## Rules of Engagement
Community Standards: Ember Sword is a community built on respect. We have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, bullying, scamming, and discrimination. Strive to be a hero in both deeds and words.

## Expansions on the Horizon
Ember Sword is ever-evolving. Upon expansion phases in the future, our aim is to release new content, expanded territories, and additional features to enhance your journey. Your saga is just beginning, and the legend of your heroism has yet to be written.
Embrace the peril that comes with every new day in Ember Sword; band together with allies for strength and survival, and carve out your destiny in a world rich with rewards for the bold.
Your adventure awaits—are you ready to forge your legacy?

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DISCLAIMER
$EMBER tokens are in-game tokens created for use within the Ember Sword MMORPG. They are not and should not be considered as a form of currency, security, commodity, or any other kind of financial instrument. Features: This document details a set of features and in-game utility which we expect to be implemented and functional at full launch. Some of this functionality may be missing from earlier, publicly accessible versions of the game, whilst Ember Sword is still in active development. Purchasing and Trading: $EMBER is available for purchase and trading solely on authorized exchange sites and are not sold directly by Bright Star Studios or through the Ember Sword game platform. We advise all interested parties to conduct thorough research and exercise caution when purchasing or trading EMBER. No Guarantee of Value: Bright Star Studios does not guarantee that EMBER will retain any particular value, nor do we make any claims or promises about their future performance or worth. $EMBER is not intended for investment purposes. Regulatory Compliance: Buyers, traders, and sellers of $EMBER are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with the laws and regulations of their respective jurisdictions. This includes, but is not limited to, securities laws, tax laws, and regulatory requirements pertaining to digital tokens. No Endorsement of Third-Party Platforms: Bright Star Studios does not endorse any third-party platforms where $EMBER may be traded. Users engage with such platforms at their own risk. Risk Acknowledgement: By purchasing, trading, or selling $EMBER, users acknowledge and agree that there are risks associated with digital tokens, blockchain technology, and cryptocurrency markets. Bright Star Studios is not responsible for any losses incurred as a result of trading or holding $EMBER. Limitation of Liability: Bright Star Studios, its affiliates, and its team members will not be liable for any loss or damage incurred as a result of using $EMBER. This includes, but is not limited to, losses incurred due to the volatility of the cryptocurrency market. Amendments: This disclaimer is subject to change and may be updated without notice. Users are responsible for staying informed about any changes to this disclaimer. For full user Terms and Conditions, please follow this [link](https://embersword.com/news/Economy-Overview).




Embers Ignite: Your Journey Begins Now in Early Access

Early Access: Public Release Dec 2nd

# Weathering the Storms: Why Early Access Is Our Defining Chapter

Another year soon(™) *deep breath* …

Let me start out by saying; It is quite humbling to still be standing after such a long time in Web3. Over the years since 2018, all of us building games have faced more challenges than I could have ever imagined. From being forced to change engines and redo our entire codebase, to the collapse of FTX, the chaos at SVB, to global conflicts, the bear market, and even a pandemic — it feels like we’ve weathered every storm that could possibly be thrown our way.

Yet, here we are, still standing. Still fighting. Still believing in Ember Sword and its potential to change the landscape of gaming. We have restructured, revamped and refocused — and at the start of this year, we were in the healthiest place we have ever been. Thanks to the team tirelessly working on adapting our strategies and putting forth solutions, I am incredibly proud to say that we have made it to Early Access — launching publicly on December 2nd 2024.

## MMORPGs: Building Bonds Beyond Borders

It has always been a dream of mine and my co-founders to develop an MMORPG, from myself being a former ‘world champion’ in World of Warcraft, with sleepless nights of high-end raiding, PVPing, tournaments, and having that competitive itch. The camaraderie and shared joy of achieving together, it isn’t something that goes away, and once you have it, once you feel it, you will be trying out countless MMOs to see if they offer something similar to nurture that “hole” such an experience has left. Games, and especially MMORPGs can have a tremendous positive impact on people’s lives, in a way that transcends the normal barriers and bonds you can make in other types of games, and I say that as both an FPS veteran (Counter-Strike) and MMORPG veteran; The bond you create in an MMORPG is incredibly deep. It is a factor of friendship, brother/sisterhood, deep acknowledgement of one’s passion and skillsets, no matter how you look, your race, your creed, your standing in life, whether you have disabilities or not, you can find true friendship, true passion and true commitment to each other. In an MMORPG, whether you are a casual, mid-core or hardcore player, you can find incredible people, and incredible longlasting friendships in these types of games.

I think a great proof of this is the amazing and heartfelt Netflix documentary “The Remarkable Life of Ibelin” which I cannot recommend enough for everyone to watch, to truly understand the transcendent nature and bond of friendship that can be forged within MMORPGs. It is a shining testament to the profound beauty and resilience of the human spirit.

I can only wish and hope to ever create something that binds human beings together in such a significant and beautiful way.

Because what is gaming, if not a way to equalize the field, to allow everyone, no matter what their station is in life, to do, be, and create, on equal terms, with everyone else.. It is the true nature of video games, as it has always been since its initial inception, and it is what we should strive for in life as well..

![WHISKERS IMAGES TEMPLATE (CEO Message).png](/cms/images/WHISKERS_IMAGES_TEMPLATE_CEO_Message_c8d429beff.png)

## Ember Sword: From Dream to Reality on Main Net

For Ember Sword, it currently plays well, it feels good, and the world has been expanded with tons of quality of life upgrades. More mobs, funsies and adventures to explore. I’m smiling from ear to ear when I’m playing and exploring the world we’ve built. Whiskers, our beloved Discord mascot, even got his very own Skin!

And now we’re finally going on Main Net!

![ember-sword-fireworks.gif](/cms/images/ember_sword_fireworks_af5df50289.gif)

In October earlier this year, where we had our closed Beta Test, we tested some of the changes we have worked on, and during its final days ended up opening up the servers to everyone to try and stress test our infrastructure–and it did VERY well!

![Gathering 2 (1).png](/cms/images/Gathering_2_1_3f12d0fdc2.png)

## Beta Test Milestones: A World in the Making

The beta test for Ember Sword showcased the incredible potential of our game and its community. Here’s a snapshot of the key results that underscore our progress so far:

- Total Play Sessions: 152,000+
- Combined Playtime: 41,000 hours (nearly 5 years of gameplay)
- Day 1 Retention: 42.97%
- Day 3 Retention: 35.73%
- Average Session Length: 1 hour 17 minutes
- Cosmetics Dropped: 21,049 items (aug)
- Discord Growth: 75,000 members, 151,000 messages during the beta
- Social Media Reach: 800,000+ impressions, 370,000 registered players, 20,000 new follows bringing us to a total social following at 650,000

![Ember-Sword-Canavar-Capital.gif](/cms/images/Ember_Sword_Canavar_Capital_c9751bc99c.gif)

These are impressive stats given Ember Sword still has a lot of content to add, from weapons, features, character improvements and so on — but players still found the game highly fun and with an addictive game loop.

This is due to the tireless and tenacious work by our team, who has, despite being more lean, and having to work with far fewer resources, done a tremendous job pushing the vision of Ember Sword forward, and it is incredible to see people willing to sacrifice so much for a shared vision of a game. It is both an honor and a privilege to witness.

## Early Access Launch: The Adventure Begins December 2nd

Early Access will offer even more updates, more upgrades, more quality of life improvements, and the first initial introduction of staff combat, the latter is very much still work in progress, and still needs to find its proper footing, but we wanted to introduce it now to collect initial feedback and reactions. There is still plenty to do and work on, and with any MMORPG, or game in general, but namely MMOs are always a work in progress, and Ember Sword is no exception. From finishing Solarwood as a nation to implementing all the various weapons, armors, features and so on, it will take time.

As according to our roadmap, we had an EA (Early Access) launch of Ember Sword scheduled for Q4, and we intend on delivering on that promise by releasing in EA on the 2nd of December. 2024 with Early Bird access for holders already playing from Friday 28th of November.

The initial launch will feature SEA, with server(s) in Singapore, and as time progresses we will open up more servers in additional regions.

The launch will have bugs, a lot of them known and some of them of course unknown as they can only be found/caught once you have a certain mass of players joining in — we will do our best to squash these bugs as we proceed, but please bear with us as December especially carries a lot of vacation time, holidays, etc for everyone, plus we have a very limited amount of staff available.

## What Awaits in Early Access: Features and Professions

Features:
- A max cap at Level 30
- Cosmetics drops (NFTs)
- Cosmetics merging
- Part of the Solarwood nation
- Premium Shop (The plan is to have part of the proceeds to go LAND owners in 2025)
- Quests
- Staff Weapons
- Sword & Shield Weapons

![2MERGING IMAGES TEMPLATE (CEO Message).png](/cms/images/2_MERGING_IMAGES_TEMPLATE_CEO_Message_5650022227.png)

Professions:
- Alchemy
- Armor Crafting
- Cooking
- Gathering
- Mining
- Weapons Crafting
- Woodcutting

![2player IMAGES TEMPLATE (CEO Message).png](/cms/images/2player_IMAGES_TEMPLATE_CEO_Message_528f0ed3ca.png)
We are committing to the launch, staying true to our promise, and also to gauge interest for Ember Sword. We hope that players will receive it well, and show that this game is not just what the web3 community would like to see completed, but also a game that can draw in players from outside of web3. Especially given that our web3 features are optional, giving the players the choice to play for free forever - which is the default mode of the game. Here are all the details for [Early Access.](https://embersword.com/news/early-access)

**So please help us spread the word, and let’s make it a good launch!**

## Revolutionizing Gaming Technology: Breaking Barriers Beyond the Cloud

From the start, we’ve believed in the browser as the future of gaming — unlocking global access to games with unparalleled ease. But access alone isn’t enough; fast, seamless gameplay is essential. That’s why we developed patented technology to directly stream games to users without relying on cloud gaming.

Unlike cloud gaming, which introduces delays, artifacts, and high latency by transmitting commands and rendering remotely, our technology delivers games in a highly compressed state directly to the browser. This ensures responsive, high-performance gameplay suitable even for competitive Esports, without the drawbacks of traditional cloud gaming.

Our approach also enables games like Ember Sword to reach players globally, even in regions with limited bandwidth or infrastructure, while eliminating the wait times of downloads and installs. The browser becomes the ultimate equalizer, bypassing gatekeepers and opening access to entirely new audiences.

We are immensely proud of this breakthrough, which not only redefines gaming but has potential for applications far beyond. As browser technology advances with upgrades like WebGPU, the possibilities for accessible, high-performance experiences will only continue to expand.

## A Year Of Industry Challenges…and What We Have Learned

I will get into how we are adapting and moving ahead, but let’s talk about the last year for a moment. It has overall been filled with highs and lows for sure, with a shared mix of incredible development progress and unfortunate market or industry developments, though, luckily, at least we are now seeing the crypto markets picking up — but it is still tough, and has been an extremely difficult year. This also includes a [huge shift from funding growth](https://venturebeat.com/games/games-vc-funding-keeps-declining-90-goes-to-early-stage-konvoy-ventures/) and late-stage startups, to ~90% or more of funding going to early-stage startups instead.

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The [gaming industry in general is having a tough time](https://www.gamesindustry.biz/around-21-of-european-games-professionals-have-been-laid-off-in-the-past-year), with massive layoffs sweeping across especially Europe. We have had it no different, and unfortunately likewise have had to say goodbye to a lot of amazing people over the last year, which, well you know, is one of the worst feelings and things to go through on all sides, it just plain sucks…

Navigating the waters of startup (founder) life is never an easy task, and I feel immensely for all my fellow founders and leaders out there who have to steer their ships through these continued storms and very rough waters.

## Reimagining $EMBER: A Path to Token Sustainability

It is no secret that the token launch of $EMBER did far from meet expectations, and we’ve talked to countless people and partners about how to improve it. It’s not easy, as seen here on this graph below — which is a screencap from a Token 2024 presentation by Murad — practically 95% of game tokens didn’t do well, so we’re not alone in this, but alas, this fact doesn’t offer much in terms of comfort. A lot of us followed the same steps to release to no avail, some without a game or utility and some with a game and utility, high FDV, low FDV, high float, low float, and yet almost every single one didn’t do well no matter the circumstances regarding their launches.

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_(Source: Token 2024 Singapore presentation by Murad)_

However, to improve the $EMBER token and the Ember Sword token economy as a whole, we have been working closely with our new partners at MANTLE, together with some great new advisors. Some of the plans we’ve tinkered with I would like to share with you, the community. Please be aware none of this is 100% set in stone, but it is what we have discussed and weighed with multiple partners and parties–and should we succeed, is what we would lean towards finalizing, and then start to implement in 2025.

- **Tokenomics & Economy Revamp:** We have plans to enhance the blockchain elements of the game economy to create a sustainable, long-term growth model. This includes the introduction of a **Dual Token Economy (Governance+Utility)** to allow the community to play a role in key decisions related to the game’s future.
- **Burn Mechanism:** We plan to implement a **burn mechanism** directly tied to the revenue generated by Ember Sword. This will create a deflationary pressure on the token, meaning that as the game generates more income, more tokens are burned, increasing scarcity and potentially boosting value for token holders over time.
- **Staking Program:** Launching a **staking program** that allows token holders to lock up their tokens and earn rewards. This initiative incentivizes long-term holding and deeper engagement with our ecosystem, which benefits the overall stability and potential growth of the token’s value.
- **New On-Chain Economy:** Our revamped economy features a **three-phase plan** that introduces new soft currencies and a “grind-to-upgrade-to-trade” loop.

These features will enhance scalability, engage more players, and create sustainable, long-term growth for the token economy. As with everything, no doubt there are a lot of opinions, we encountered as much when probing partners and friends, everyone has their own idea of what works and what doesn’t work–and it is impossible to please everyone, especially in Web3 🥲. There are also new ways of launching and structuring tokens emerging all the time, new ways of forming economies, new ways of constructing self-sustaining economies. It is great to see the latest technologies that enable far better avenues than were previously possible. It’s an everevolving industry, and trying to catch on and improve on this aspect, while simultaneously developing a game around said facts is… not an easy feat.

But there is no such thing as a ‘one size fits all’. Not in this space — with how early everything still is. So we have to do what works for Ember Sword and not compare ourselves entirely to others who have a very different business model, game loops and/or product features.

## The Road Ahead: Accelerating Ember Sword’s Development

As we enter Early Access, we are embarking on a pivotal phase for Ember Sword — one that will shape the future of the game and its community. This stage is not just about delivering gameplay; it’s about proving the immense potential of what we’ve built together, and demonstrating that Ember Sword is set to redefine browser-based MMORPGs.

Having made the difficult decision to downsize, which means saying goodbye to some of our dedicated team members, we are currently moving forward with a very lean core group. Some team members who are not on the core operating group have even decided to contribute their time voluntarily because they want Ember Sword to succeed — which is humbling and inspiring to see as a founder.

We hope to use the Early Access traction to secure a path for additional resources to succeed.

## What’s Next on the Horizon

Our immediate focus includes the following priorities:

- **Raising capital** to sustain operations and fuel growth over the next 12 to 18 months and **with these resources**:
- **Onboard a co-development company** to expedite production timelines and ensure quality.
- **Completing Solarwood** as the first nation and beginning work on the second.
- **Add liquidity** to the token through our marketmaker.
- **Revamping the token economy**, including introducing a dual-token model to support long-term sustainability.
- **Building regional partnerships** to grow our player base globally.

These efforts will allow us to maintain the momentum gained through Early Access while laying the foundation for the broader development of the game.

## A Shared Journey Toward Greatness

We understand the trust and time that our community has already placed in Ember Sword, from Land, Skins and Tokens, to all the feedback during our tests — and we take that responsibility seriously. Every milestone we achieve is driven by the belief that this game is not just a product, but a shared vision for a new standard in gaming.

There is still nothing quite like what we’ve achieved — a browser-based MMORPG capable of reaching players on a truly global scale. The possibilities are immense, but success comes down to two critical factors: resources and execution. Together, with your support and participation, we can ensure that Ember Sword lives up to its full potential.

By late January, we’ll have clarity on our trajectory, so the coming weeks are crucial. Every step forward during Early Access — through player participation, feedback, and support — will help reinforce the foundation we’ve built and demonstrate Ember Sword’s viability as a transformative MMORPG.

## A Call to Adventure: Join Us on Thanabus!

Let’s seize this critical window and make Ember Sword a success. Share the news about Early Access with your friends on socials, join the game during Early Access to provide feedback, and be an active part of shaping the future of the game. **Your voice matters, and your participation can make all the difference!**

**And may the Flux forever be in your favor...**

A Word From Our Founder

Exciting News: The Ember Sword Creator Program is Expanding! 

We’re excited to share that our creator program has been incredibly successful! We’ve been thrilled to see the passion and creativity in the content you all have shared. Thank you for being a part of this journey with us! 

 As we approach Early Access  , we have decided to expand the program! We're on the lookout for fresh talent to join our growing community!  We’re seeking passionate, active creators with fresh ideas. Current creators who have been performing will continue to be in the program.

## Rewards
![Creator Reward Tiers.png](/cms/images/Creator_Reward_Tiers_8cd80eb7e7.png)
_*Please note, the amount of $EMBER given out per tier might change over time_

Let’s dive into the details of our Reward Tiers! We're introducing a flexible monthly tier reward system. You can adjust your engagement level each month based on your content and availability.
 
-  Monthly $EMBER rewards
-  Private Discord channel and Community Team access 
-  Creator Program brand assets
-  Reposts and shouts from Social & Community Team
-  Access to Closed Tests


And more that we cannot announce just yet …


## How to Apply

Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity! Apply today to become part of the Ember Sword Creator Program!

Simply fill out the form:

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EMBER SWORD CREATOR PROGRAM

## Buckle Up: We're Fast-Tracking to Early Access
###### “Get ready to conquer Solarwood like never before!”


You’ve been waiting, we’ve been building, and now it’s time for an update that’ll get you hyped! We have exciting news…We’re skipping the second Beta Test and fast-tracking to Early Access on the main net! Yep, you heard that right. No delays, just full steam ahead. We’ll announce launch dates soon, keep an eye on socials for those details!

**Priority Entry**
<br> Big news for Badge Holders, Landowners, and Origins Collection Chest owners—you get priority access (date coming soonTM) to Early Access and an exclusive sneak peek at Solarwood. Don’t worry, we’ll roll out competitions and major events once everyone is in the game, so no FOMO. <br>

## Weaponize Your Survival
###### “In this hellscape, you're either the hunter or the next salvage job…”

![bone sword and shield.png](/cms/images/bone_sword_and_shield_91c5e63fe7.png)



As we gear up for our Early Access launch, we’ve included a savage new starter weapon. As a player starting from scratch we’re literally giving you the bare bones! Crafted from the remains of... well, something that didn’t survive as long as you plan to, you’ll begin your Solarwood adventure with the rugged Bone Sword and Shield. 

As you progress in-game and need something more menacing to wave at your local bandits, you’ll be able to get your hands on much sturdier equipment. <br> 



## Skins To Die For
###### “Gear up with skins that scream style... and death”


![staff skins coloured font corrected.png](/cms/images/staff_skins_coloured_font_corrected_4d747248ba.png)

In our last Dev Update we announced the launch of the Staff weapon alongside the Sword and Shield; reworked with updated abilities, animations, and visual effects. We’ve decided to go one step further. Amazingly, SIXTEEN different types of weapon skins will be available from the Early Access launch period! We’ll release these slowly into the game so make sure you’re checking in regularly to get your hands on the latest designs. As we move into our expansion phase, there’ll be even more collectible options. Here's what's to come in Early Access:

- 4x mergeable Sword and Shield Skins: Shattered, Gnasher, Crystal Contagion, Crystal Volcanic
- 3x non-mergeable Sword and Shield Skins: Whiskers, Flux Storm Survivor, Origins Flux Storm Survivor
- 4x mergeable Staff Skins:  Shattered, Gnasher, Crystal Volcanic, Crystal Volcanic, 
- 4 non-mergeable Staff Skins: Whiskers, Flux Storm Survivor, Origins Flux Storm Survivor, Origins Whiskers Staff
- 1x EXCLUSIVE non-mergeable Sword and Shield Skin: Origins Whiskers

A note to all our Origins Whiskers Sword and Shield Skin owners: How does it feel to be a fearless fashionista? At Early Access, your exclusive weapon skin will be equippable and have the rarity class of Legendary. With just 305 Origins Whiskers Sword and Shield Skin collectible items minted, both your in-game bragging rights and stand-out style will be unmatched. <br> 



## Wear the Wrath of Ages
###### “Step into the skin of a legend”

![Thanabus elder lineup with background.png](/cms/images/Thanabus_elder_lineup_with_background_cd0cbf99e9.png)

<br>Ancient, powerful, and definitely not here to make friends—this is the look of someone who's seen it all and is ready to burn it down. The Thanabus Elder Character Skin will be the first and only mergeable character skin available from Early Access. <br>

**Common**
<br>This look is inspired by the ancestors of Thanabus, but you're more of a "mysterious distant cousin" than an ancient legend. You’re not exactly a legend yet, but hey, at least you have antlers<br>

**Uncommon**
<br>Your fur mantle? It's fluffier than a post-apocalyptic teddy bear that got caught in a radioactive storm. You’re basically one ancient rune away from being a local legend.<br>

**Rare**
<br>People see you coming and just assume you know secrets that could destroy civilizations. You’re giving off major “I was there when it all began” energy. <br>

**Epic**
<br>Your upgraded fur mantle is so fluffy it could summon a blizzard with a shrug. With antlers practically crackling with mystical energy, you're a force of nature to be reckoned with.<br>




## Unleashing the Beast
###### “Brace yourself for a savage new encounter—Alpha Wolf is here”


You’ve survived a few grizzly encounters, scavenged some loot and maybe even managed to avoid a crew of rogue bandits. Well, congrats, champ. Now, meet your next problem: the Alpha Wolf. The Alpha Wolf doesn’t just hunt for food, it hunts for fun. And it’s got a nasty attitude to match. You better hope your potions are stacked and your fingers are fast, because Alpha doesn’t give second chances.

![alpha wolf image with background.png](/cms/images/alpha_wolf_image_with_background_b987c3b11d.png)

### Attack Move: BITE 
“Say Ahh!”
<br> When the Alpha sinks its teeth in, it’s not just a nibble—it’s a full-on jaw-crushing chomp. This move isn’t about leaving a scratch; it’s about turning your armor into Swiss cheese. Hope you didn’t get too attached to that health bar.

### Attack Move: LUNGE 
“Good Luck Dodging THIS!”
<br> One second you’re squaring up, the next you’re face-down in the dirt. Alpha Wolf’s Lunge is like a furry freight train coming at you full speed, with enough force to send you flying—or straight to the nearest graveyard. Keep your feet moving… if you can.

### Attack Move: HOWL 
“Calling the Cavalry”
<br> This isn’t your average wolf howl—this is an ear-splitting, soul-chilling roar that sends shivers down your spine. It’s not just for show either. Howl is a terrifying call that brings reinforcements - it spawns other wolves to join the battle. If you weren’t already in trouble, now you’ve got a pack to worry about. Good luck!

### Attack Move: FLURRY OF BITES 
“Death by a Thousand Nibbles”
<br> Ever felt like you’re being fed into a blender? First comes a rather grizzly growl followed by a flurry of Bites just for you. An all-out barrage of snapping jaws that’ll turn you into mincemeat in seconds. Dodging? Forget about it. Just pray you survive the onslaught.

### Battle Tip: 
If you’re crazy enough to take on Alpha Wolf solo, get ready for a world of hurt. Seriously, bring backup—going it alone is a fast track to a grisly end, and you can kiss your loot goodbye. <br> 



**Thanks for catching up with us**  
<br>Early Access is quickly approaching, and the excitement is building. Keep your eyes peeled for more updates as we get closer to launch. Until then, sharpen those swords and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!


See you in Solarwood soon! <br>
— The Ember Sword Team


GAME DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: OCTOBER 2024

Discover The On-Chain Economy In Ember Sword

Economy

Welcome to Early Access—the magical time when you get to experience a game in its raw, unpolished glory, complete with quirky bugs and oddball glitches. We’re thrilled to have you along for the ride as we smooth out the wrinkles in our post-apocalyptic playground. 

We’re pulling back the curtain to share the most notorious bugs currently scuttling around, because transparency is key—and, our community has always played a critical role in helping us shape Solarwood for the better. From NPCs doing interpretive dance routines to items teleporting into the void, here’s what you can expect (and maybe even laugh at) while you explore the chaos. Don’t worry, we’re working hard to squash them—just… maybe not the ones that are kind of entertaining.

Here, you’ll find a list of our known bugs that we are currently working through, so if you encounter any of these ‘quirky features’, there’s no need to report it as we are already on the case. However if you spot an altogether different issue, please log it with our team by following the steps below:

1. Log in to your account at embersword.com 
2. Click on the profile icon (top right) and select ‘contact’
3. Complete the form selecting ‘Report a Bug’ from the dropdown

<br>

### WALLET & PURCHASES
- Don't reload during a wallet transaction. This will lead to a disconnect in the transaction, and potentially in loss of funds and not receiving your assets. If you do encounter any issues please contact support who are on hand to help. 

### CONTROLS
- There is an /unstuck command that will teleport you if you get stuck in terrain. Use with caution, as it has a long cooldown!


### ANIMATIONS
- The character can get stuck in a mining animation. Mining a different ore node, or reloading the page, fixes the problem.


### UI
- Levelling Fishing doesn't give sound effects like other abilities do.
- Tradepack reward icons are missing
- There is a visual bug in the displayed values of buffs. The correct values are applied in the Character Panel.

### GAMEPLAY
- After handing in a tradepack, trade ambushes will still occur. To make them stop, reload the page.
- Tradepack Ambush happening in safe zones
- Seismic stomp pulls enemies through you
- Astral Shard Staff attack move is missing VFX
- Location quests (arena, city) are currently bugged and cannot be completed
- Players are currently unable to obtain a replacement tradepack after losing their first crafted one during the tradepack questline
- Occasionally, weapons and tools may appear simultaneously in the character panel or during gameplay.



Glitches, Issues, and the Bugs that Need Squishing

Early Access Known Bugs Log

## Survival Never Looked This Good: Exclusive Ember Sword Origins Collection Available Now!

Greetings, fellow wanderers of Solarwood! The skies have darkened, the winds have kicked up, and there’s a FLUX storm rolling through. What’s that mean? It’s survival of the smartest—and let’s face it, survival’s never been fashionable. Until now.
Enter the Origin Collection, your one-way ticket to staying alive and looking good doing it. Think of it as a survival kit with flair. We’ve bundled up some of the rarest cosmetics in Thanabus, and this stuff is so exclusive that if you miss it, well, it’ll be like that time you didn’t pack a health potion before charging a rogue boar. Spoiler: you won’t get a second chance.

### When Does the Sale Start and End?

The Origins Collection will be available for a LIMITED TIME on [Rarible](https://rarible.com/collection/0x4eff482328958ff83a792e6bb61cb176389bf386/drops) starting on Wednesday 18th September at 1pm (UTC). But don’t sit around waiting—this sale will end on 29th September, or as soon as these rare Collectibles are sold out!

Price: The Origins Collection will be available from .023 ETH per collection.



### How Does The Sale Work?
1. At the time of the sale, you will be able to buy your collection as a CHEST on [Rarible](https://rarible.com/collection/0x4eff482328958ff83a792e6bb61cb176389bf386/drops) which will be on the Ethereum main net.
2. Once purchased you will own the Chest, and be able to trade it as you like. 
3. On the 29th - the sale officially ends, and you will no longer be able to trade your CHEST. 
4. At this stage, you will be airdropped all of your cosmetics in the collection (this process will be executed from end of sale until the 4th of Oct) which will be on the Mantle main net. 
5. All items within your collection are now individually tradable (apart from your original CHEST) ​​on https://mintle.app/. 



### Extra Rewards

Ready for some serious rewards? As we hit special milestones during the sale, you’ll unlock exclusive bonus rewards. The more we mint, the more epic the rewards. Here's how it works:


- Hit 500 mints and all Origins Collectors will receive an extra 1,000 $EMBER tokens.

- At 1,000 mints we’ll double the extra $EMBER to a whopping 2,000 tokens

- At 1,500 mints we’ll add a Regular Land Plot!

- At 2,500 mints an EXTRA 5,000 $EMBER tokens will be added!


### What’s Inside the Origins Collection Chest?

<u>**1x Exclusive Origins Whiskers Player Character Skin** </u>
**Fur today, gone tomorrow**

You asked for it, and here it is! The **Origins Whiskers Skin** is fluffier than ever and ready to make you the most feared (and possibly the most cuddled) warrior in Solarwood. Whether your enemies are scared or confused, you're winning either way.

![Origins Collection NFTs_Whiskers Skin_2024-09-11_18.15.30.png](/cms/images/Origins_Collection_NF_Ts_Whiskers_Skin_2024_09_11_18_15_30_f66656c701.png)


<u>**1x Exclusive Origins Whisker Sword and Shield Skin**</u>
When your weapon is as sharp as your style, you wield the **Origins Whisker Sword and Shield Skin**. A blend of ferocity and fluff, it’s the perfect match for the Whiskers Skin, making you a true force to be reckoned with. Stylish and deadly—just the way we like it.

![Origins Collection NFTs_Whiskers Sword & Shield Skin_2024-09-11_18.15.34.png](/cms/images/Origins_Collection_NF_Ts_Whiskers_Sword_and_Shield_Skin_2024_09_11_18_15_34_46ef55e84c.png)


<u>**1x Exclusive Origins Mountain Druid Player Character Skin**</u>
**Harness the wild, command the storm**

The **Origins Mountain Druid Skin** isn’t just about surviving Solarwood—it’s about mastering it. With nature at your side and the power of the elements in your grasp, you’ll look like you stepped straight out of a legend. Rugged, mystical, and ready to reshape the battlefield.

![Origins Collection NFTs_Mountain Druid Skin_2024-09-11_18.15.27.png](/cms/images/Origins_Collection_NF_Ts_Mountain_Druid_Skin_2024_09_11_18_15_27_060bde46d2.png)


<u>**1x Exclusive Origins Flux Storm Survivor Player Character Skin**</u> 
**Too bright to be wrong**

If you thought surviving a FLUX storm was impressive, wait until you see the **Origins Flux Storm Survivor Skin**. Not only does it scream "I survived," but it also lets everyone know you did it in style. Glowing, powerful, and ready to dominate.

![Origins Collection NFTs_Flux Storm Survivor Skin_2024-09-11_18.15.20.png](/cms/images/Origins_Collection_NF_Ts_Flux_Storm_Survivor_Skin_2024_09_11_18_15_20_4ce56945d6.png)

<u>**3 Animated Emotes**</u>
1. **Faint** – For when the battlefield gets too dramatic and you need to make a statement… or just pretend you’ve had enough. Perfect for those "I simply can’t" moments.

![Origins Collection NFTs_Emotes - DramaticFaint_2024-09-09_17.35.44.png](/cms/images/Origins_Collection_NF_Ts_Emotes_Dramatic_Faint_2024_09_09_17_35_44_f6f2fa69b9.png)

2. **High Low Jig** – Because why not show off your dance moves while everyone else is running for cover? Add a little jig to your day and let them know who’s really in charge.

![Origins Collection NFTs_Emotes - HighLowJig_2024-09-09_17.35.54.png](/cms/images/Origins_Collection_NF_Ts_Emotes_High_Low_Jig_2024_09_09_17_35_54_a203f7f4de.png)


3. **Thanabus Stomp** – Feel the ground shake beneath you as you stomp through Solarwood. A move so powerful, even the wild boars will feel it. Perfect for when you want to make an entrance.

![Origins Collection NFTs_Emote - ThanabusStomp_2024-09-09_17.36.05.png](/cms/images/Origins_Collection_NF_Ts_Emote_Thanabus_Stomp_2024_09_09_17_36_05_358e8b9971.png)

<u>**1,000 $EMBER TOKENS**</u>
Surviving in Solarwood isn’t just about sharp blades and quick feet—you need resources. With **1,000 $EMBER tokens**, you’ll have the currency to buy, trade, and thrive in this hostile world. Consider it your personal vault of flexing power, and trust us, you’ll need it.

![Origins Collection NFTs_$EMBER_2024-09-09_17.35.00.png](/cms/images/Origins_Collection_NF_Ts_EMBER_2024_09_09_17_35_00_bc4411e360.png)


### Why Get the Collection?

Look, survival’s never been about just staying alive—it’s about making sure you look good while doing it. Here’s why the **Origins Collection** is an offer you can’t afford to miss:

- **HUGE** collection discount compared to similar items available to purchase in-game once launched.
- **Limited supply**: only **2,500 Collections minted** in total, so once they're gone, they're gone.
- **Exclusive skin designs** unavailable for purchase in-game. You will be the first and only players to be able to wear these designs in the game!
- **Tradable assets**: all items in the collection and can be freely traded on the blockchain.
- **Priority access** to the game, securing your spot **before public launch**.

These items will never be available again. Miss this chance, and the next time you’ll see these skins will be on someone else, and no one wants to be the _second-best dressed survivor_. Trust us.


### Ready to Join the Elite?

This is your moment, survivor. Stand out, gear up, and secure your place among the legends of Solarwood. The Ember Sword Origins Collection isn’t just rare loot—it’s a testament to your superior sense of survival and style. Once it’s gone, it’s gone forever. And believe us, nothing stings quite like missing out on the rarest loot drop in Thanabus.

Head over to [Rarible](https://rarible.com/collection/0x4eff482328958ff83a792e6bb61cb176389bf386/drops) and prepare for the sale. This is your one chance to grab the best gear before the storm passes. Good luck, survivor—Solarwood awaits you.

## Origins Collection FAQ's
<br>**Where can I buy Origins Collection?**
<br>You can buy the Origins Collection chest [HERE](https://rarible.com/collection/0x4eff482328958ff83a792e6bb61cb176389bf386/drops). 

<br>**When can I buy the Origins Collection chest?**
<br>You can buy Origins Collection chest from 1pm UTC Wednesday 18th September, until  1pm UTC, Sunday 29th September 2024. 

<br>**What is contained within my Origins Collection chest?**
<br>The Origins Collection chest will contain 8 on-chain elements.
 - 1x Exclusive Origins Whiskers character skin
 - 1x Exclusive Origins Whiskers Sword and Shield skin 
 - 1x Exclusive Origins Flux Storm Survivor character skin
 - 1x Exclusive Origins Mountain Druid character skin
 - 1x “Faint” Animated In-Game Emote
 - 1x “High Low Jig” Animated In-Game Emote
 - 1x “Thanabus Stomp” Animated In-Game Emote
 - 1,000 $EMBER Tokens

<br>**What will the Origins Collection cost?**
<br>The price for the Origins Collection on Ethereum mainnet will be 0.023 ETH. 

<br>**Can I trade my Origins Collection Chest?**
<br>Yes, you can trade the Origins Collection Chest until Monday 30th September, 1pm UTC on Rarible or any other marketplace supporting ETH mainnet. 

After the 30th of September, you will receive all the items, and the chest itself will no longer hold any value nor be tradable. 

<br>**Can I trade the items within my collection?**
<br>Once you receive the airdrop of cosmetics on the Mantle chain, they can be traded [HERE](https://mintle.app/). 

<br>**When will my Origins Collection airdrop take place?**
<br>Your Origins Collection cosmetics will be airdropped to you by Friday 4th October 2024. We will announce when this has taken place on our Ember Sword channels.

<br>**Which wallet will I receive the Origins Collection cosmetics airdrop on?**
<br>The Origins Collection cosmetics will be airdropped to the wallet which contains the Origins Collection chest once trading is concluded 1pm UTC Monday 30th September 2024.

<br>**What chain will my Ember Sword Origins Collection Cosmetics be on?**
<br>Your Origins Collection cosmetics will be on Mantle mainnet once airdropped, only the Chest cosmetic itself (which stores the Origins Collection cosmetics) will be on Ethereum mainnet.

<br>**Can I sell the $EMBER tokens received as part of the airdrop?**
<br>Yes, you can - you would first need to bridge the tokens from Mantle chain to ETH chain, and then trade them on the supported CEX (currently Gate.io) or DEX (currently Uniswap).

<br>**When can I use my cosmetics in-game?**
<br>Once the game is in Early Access on the main net, the skins, emotes, and $EMBER will all be equipp-able and able to be used in-game. You will be the first and only players to be able to wear these designs in the game!


<br>**Are the Origins Collection Player Character Skins mergeable?**
<br> The Origins Collection Player Character Skins are **Legendary** and are non-mergeable.

Ember Sword: Origins Collection

# Building To Beta 2

Welcome back! With Beta 1 in our rear-views, it’s time to turn our attention to what’s in store for Beta 2, and we think you’ll agree – we have some incredible stuff in the works. 

We have the next weapon, a bigger map, more creatures, some new game mechanics and more, so get ready to feast your eyes on all this glorious Ember Sword goodness. 

## Staff Up

![staves.png](/cms/images/staves_56fc45863a.png)

Ember Sword is all about rich, mechanically satisfying combat, and we kicked Beta 1 off with the completely revamped sword and shield – but that was only the beginning. In Beta 2 we’re taking things up a notch and putting the upgraded staff weapon back into players’ hands. Just like with the Sword and Shield, we are not just bringing back what we had before – the Staff has been totally reworked with updated abilities, animations, and visual effects.

As you play, you’ll unlock new abilities as you level up your skill, adding more and more powerful tools to your arsenal.

### Staff Abilities

- **Abyssal Orb**: Cast a ball of energy that explodes on impact dealing damage to enemies in an area
- **Aether Pulse**: Emit an energy pulse damaging and slowing enemies around you
- **Gravity Well**: Create a vortex of gravitational energy for 5 sec that deals damage over time (in 1 second intervals) and slows enemies
- **Void Ray**: Channel a beam of energy damaging enemies per 0.2 seconds. Each time Void Ray deals damage, it increases 
- **Falling Star**: Call down a meteor that deals damage to all enemies in the area 
- **Crystallize**: Encase yourself in a crystal cocoon for 4 seconds. The crystal blocks all damage and heals you for 2.5% maximum HP per second 
- **Chaos Bolt**: Hurl a flaming bolt, dealing damage and Igniting the target and dealing damage over time
- **Astral Shard**: Launch a bolt of crystalized energy dealing damage and slowing movement speed

![EmberSword_VFX_Staff_01.png](/cms/images/Ember_Sword_VFX_Staff_01_735f0b1001.png)

### Give Me Moar!
But what about Sword and Shield users? Well no have fear, we’re adding more abilities for you as well, and these two are my favorites so far:

- **Shield Throw**: Throw your shield at the enemy. The shield ricochets to additional targets before returning to you
- **Shield Rush**: Charge through enemies in the target direction, dealing damage

We’ll keep refining weapons and abilities as we move forward. In Ember Sword, abilities are linked to your weapon type rather than a predefined class, giving players the freedom to explore each weapon’s unique potential and adapt their playstyle as they see fit. We're excited to see how players adapt, mastering each weapon and seamlessly switching between them depending on the situation.

Okay, so new weapons and abilities: check, but what about the world of Thanabus itself? Well, good news there as well:

## The World Gets Bigger

![SW_ZOOMEDMAP_beta2_nofog.png](/cms/images/SW_ZOOMEDMAP_beta2_nofog_d8a60d78ab.png)

Beta 1 launched without a map, which, admittedly, made it a bit tricky to find your way around. We fixed that pretty quickly, and then even added the ability to see where you were on it (breathtaking!) and for Beta 2 we are of course going to keep building on that progress. 

As mentioned in previous updates, Solarwood is truly massive, and we're only beginning to unveil it to players, piece by piece. Our aim is to create a world that feels rich and rewarding to explore, with diverse areas and compelling reasons to visit them. This time, the world and its map have expanded significantly: more regions, creatures, resources, and loot—tons of new content to discover. 

![b9e9e0ac-611f-405d-9528-b137c2abf74a.png](/cms/images/b9e9e0ac_611f_405d_9528_b137c2abf74a_b2301b205c.png)

We’ll do deeper dives into the new areas in future content (did someone say new Dev Stream?!) But we wanted to highlight one of the most exciting additions: Trade Packs. It’s more exciting than it sounds, we promise.

### Trade Packs

![Trade Packs PvP.png](/cms/images/Trade_Packs_Pv_P_04e3d81333.png)

Trade Packs are a versatile new feature that brings together multiple game elements like exploration, combat, rewards, and social interaction. We’re excited about the gameplay moments this will create, so here’s a breakdown:

What is a Trade Pack?

A special item equipped on the player's back. It exists both as an inventory item and a world object.

How do Trade Packs work?

Basic Gameplay Steps
1. Acquire a Trade Pack
2. Get the delivery info
3. Deliver the pack
4. Profit 

You’ll be able to obtain Trade Packs in various ways via crafting recipes, loot drops and quest rewards. Once you’ve got one, you’ll get some essential information including delivery Location (a Regular Trade Post, Settlement, Town, City, or even a Capital Plot), travel distance (which influences the difficulty of the journey) and reward details.

What are you hoping to achieve with Trade Packs?

- **Exploration**: Encouraging players to journey to different Trade Posts, discovering new and diverse locations throughout the game world.
- **Combat**: Delivering Trade Packs isn’t just a simple walk in the park. Players will face both PvE challenges, such as creatures attempting to stop deliveries, and PvP combat, especially when carrying Contraband Packs.
- **Rewards**: Successfully delivering Trade Packs offers significant rewards, ranging from crafting materials to rare items, making the risk well worth it.
- **Social Interaction**: Whether facing PvP challenges or traveling in groups for protection, the social aspect of this feature encourages players to team up and support each other on dangerous deliveries.

![Trade Packs 1.png](/cms/images/Trade_Packs_1_4612d1ae36.png)

What extra things are we thinking of to enhance Trade Packs?

- **Location Restrictions**: Not all Trade Packs can be delivered just anywhere. Specific Trade Posts are designated for different types of packs.
- **Distance Traveled**: Players must travel a minimum distance from the origin point to deliver their Trade Pack, adding a strategic layer to the route planning.
- **PvE Waves**: As players carry their Trade Pack, creatures will periodically spawn and attack, requiring players to stay vigilant and defend their cargo.
- **Contraband & PvP**: For those daring enough to transport Contraband Packs, the risk escalates. Equipping a Contraband Pack triggers a PvP mode, where other players can attack you to steal your goods, making for high-stakes deliveries.
- **Much more to come…**

This is only the start of us sharing information on Trade Packs, and like with everything else, please stay tuned to our channels for more information soon. 

## Vending Machines

![qwqwqw.png](/cms/images/qwqwqw_6ca1c076c0.png)

One of the main bits of feedback we have from the first Beta test was that players’ inventories got full pretty fast. Towards the end of the test, we added bank chests to help, but we’re adding something cool for the next test as well” Vending Machines. These nifty machines will allow you to buy, sell or buyback any equipment you want or want to get rid of. They are a super-convenient way to get missing crafting ingredients or to make money when clearing space in your pack. 

## Quests

![image10.png](/cms/images/image10_563e6301b4.png)

Our goal with Ember Sword is to create a deep sandbox that allows players to forge their own adventures, without linear progression and lots of hand-holding, and as a result, the subject of quests is an interesting one. 

We’re kicking off with some simple ones which are focused on guiding players through points of interest or on learning the game, but this will be an area that we keep thinking about and iterating in future releases.

Let us know what kind of quests you’d like to see in Ember Sword in the future, by joining our Discord server!

## Skins

As we gear up for the upcoming Beta test and, shortly after, Prologue, we’re thrilled to showcase more of the incredible collectibles that will be featured in the game. 

To celebrate the growing excitement and creativity within Ember Sword, we are excited to announce our partnership with Rarible. More info on this very soon!

![Rarible.png](/cms/images/Rarible_50dec0ab0f.png)

Ember Sword Game Update, September 2024

# Part Three: Ending Our First Beta Playtest
Welcome back! We wanted to kick things off with a HUGE thank you to everyone who played, we really appreciate your time and we hope you had fun. We have learned so much from the last few weeks, and as always, we’ll be taking what we’ve learned and applying it to make Ember Sword better. Although we had high hopes for the test, the amount that everyone has played the first, very small slice of our game, has gone well beyond our expectations, and we couldn’t be more excited and grateful.

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# Canavar Took A Helluva Beating
We launched our closed beta test in early July, with the goal of testing both the game and our infrastructure, and after a few days, we decided to open it up to more people because things looked very promising. Since then, it’s been a mind-blowing few weeks for Ember Sword with thousands and thousands of players, many different amazing quest partnerships, our creator program kicking off, and loads of $EMBER and land plots being given away, before finishing off with the grand finale of the "Canavar Must Die!" competition. 

# The Playtest in Numbers:
- More than 100 THOUSAND play sessions 
- Players played from all over the world and spent a combined 41 THOUSAND hours in the game! That’s equivalent to more than 1700 days or 57 months or nearly 5 YEARS! 
- 657 Canavar Heads! (nearly 90% of all possible drops!)+
- Discord grew to 80 THOUSAND members, and 151 thousand messages were sent during the playtest
- More than 800 THOUSAND impression on our social channels with 20 THOUSAND new followers gained

# Up Next
Now that the Canavar competition has come to an end, we are winding down the first beta playtest. We’ve kept the EU server up but are closing the other regions for now. Today, we’re launching the 5th and final update to the current build on the 14th August, which will bring with it the last round of fixes that we want to test publicly for now. Our plan is to reset the game and leave it open until Friday August 23rd. This will allow you to experience the updated game again from fresh and we will continue to  gather feedback and data, before taking Ember Sword offline for a while. But don’t worry, we’ll be back in a few weeks with a ton of changes, new features, and more content.

# Why are you taking Ember Sword offline for a while?
We have so much content, features, and changes planned and taking Ember Sword offline helps us implement them much faster. After we’ve made significant progress, our plan is to open to the public for another test later this year.

# What changes or improvements are you making?

The team is hard at work on expanding the playable world and adding many new features. Here are some examples, but please note that this list is not exhaustive (we’re working on more than is listed here) and not all of this will make it into the next update, some things might arrive later.

- Mantle Integration
- New Cosmetics
- Merging Cosmetics
- New Weapon
- Making Navigation Easier
- New areas added
- New Features: Caravans, Treasure Maps, Quests, Vending Machines, and Friends List
- New Resources
- New Creatures 
- New Bosses
- New Tier 3 Armor and Weapon Variations
- New Professions: Jewelry Creation, Cooking, and Fishing
- The Capital will become a safe zone again thanks to players’ getting rid of Canavar 
… And much more!

We’ll be releasing loads of amazing content, including a deeper dive Dev Stream in the coming weeks, so stay tuned to our socials for more info!

Thanks again for your passion and support, we can't wait for you to play what we have in store next.

The Ember Sword team.

Ember Sword Game Update, August 2024

# Ember Sword Makes the Move: Forming Strategic Alliance with Mantle, Promising to Enhance Blockchain Gaming Experience

![BSS_Mantle_EmberSword_X2.jpg](/cms/images/BSS_Mantle_Ember_Sword_X2_53282f30f6.jpg)

August 15, 2024 – We are excited to announce a strategic alliance with [Mantle](https://www.mantle.xyz/), a burgeoning on-chain ecosystem built around Ethereum layer 2 (L2) Mantle Network and Ether liquid staking protocol Mantle LSP. This collaboration aims to bring easy access to and player ownership of in-game experiences and assets to the gaming industry, while integrating blockchain elements for a more transparent and dynamic ecosystem between developers and players.

### Ember Sword: Setting New Standards in Gaming

Ember Sword strives for immersive gameplay, competitive combat, and innovative proprietary engine, which provides a highly accessible, unparalleled player experience. With the alliance, Ember Sword is poised to offer a more engaging and rewarding environment for its global player base, promising the top-tier experience of a high quality web3 game. 

Mark Laursen, Founder and CEO of Bright Star Studios, emphasized:
 
>"_Our alliance with Mantle is a significant milestone as we begin to release the game to users regionally. By integrating Mantle's advanced blockchain capabilities, we are enhancing how players control their in-game assets and delivering an unprecedented onboarding experience for all gamers who love MMORPGs, regardless if they are web3 natives or not. This collaboration represents a giant leap forward for both Ember Sword and the gaming industry._"

### Enhancing the Player Experience With Blockchain

Mantle's cutting-edge modular Ethereum rollup technology will be leveraged to ensure secure, scalable, and low-fee transactions within Ember Sword. This integration will facilitate a seamless and enjoyable gaming experience, allowing players to fully engage with the game's dynamic, player-driven economy.

Joris Huijbregts, Founder and Chief Development Officer of Bright Star Studios, added: 

>_"Partnering with Mantle allows us to create a more fruitful and engaging player economy. We are excited to integrate with the best tools and partners within Mantle Ecosystem to create a scalable and sustainable user journey for our players. This is the future of gaming, where player involvement and control of their items in-game are at the forefront."_

### Making Web3 Accessible

Mantle's expertise in web3 gaming will simplify the onboarding process for players choosing to interact with the blockchain economy. This ensures that even players new to blockchain can easily participate in and benefit from Ember Sword's innovative features.

Geezee, Head of Gaming at Mantle, shared: 

>_"We are thrilled to collaborate with Bright Star Studios on Ember Sword. Their vision to enable highly accessible, player-centric, blockchain-enabled games aligns perfectly with our mission to enable more gamers to enjoy experiences enhanced with blockchain technology. . Together, we are setting new standards for what is possible in the gaming industry."_

### A Bright Future for Gamers

This alliance promises to enhance the overall player experience in Ember Sword by combining high-quality gaming with the benefits of blockchain technology. Players can look forward to transparent transactions, true player control of in-game assets, and a vibrant, player-driven marketplace.

#### About Bright Star Studios
Bright Star Studios is a pioneering game development company focused on creating groundbreaking MMORPG experiences. The studio’s mission is to change the way games are developed, accessed and played. Their flagship title, Ember Sword is set to redefine the gaming landscape with its high quality gameplay and platform agnostic technology, and has celebrated significant traction of over 100k play sessions with an average of 1hr 21min per player in its most recent Beta Test release. 

For more information, please visit
[Website](http://www.Embersword.com) | [Whitepaper](https://embersword.com/whitepaper) | [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/embersword) | [X/Twitter](https://twitter.com/playembersword) | [TikTok](https://www.tiktok.com/@playembersword) | [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/brightstar-studios) | [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@EmberSword) 

### About Mantle

Mantle Ecosystem comprises an Ethereum layer 2 (L2) — Mantle Network, a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) — Mantle Governance, one of the largest on-chain treasuries — Mantle Treasury, and an Ether (ETH) liquid staking protocol — Mantle LSP: all built on Ethereum. Mantle token ($MNT) is the unified product and governance token of the ecosystem. 
Mantle’s first core product is Mantle Network, an Ethereum L2. Mantle Network strives to be compatible with the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). Mantle Network’s modular architecture separates transaction execution, data availability, and transaction finality into modules — which can be individually upgraded and adopt the latest innovations. Mantle Network is the first L2 to partner with ETH restaking protocol EigenLayer for the data availability module. By adopting a rollup architecture, Mantle Network is secured by Ethereum. As the world’s first DAO-spawned L2, Mantle Network is pioneering a vision for the mass adoption of token-governed technologies. The current mainnet version, Mantle Network Mainnet v2 Tectonic (Mantle v2 Tectonic), went live on March 15, 2024.

$MNT powers Mantle Network as its native gas token and ecosystem growth token, and serves as the governance token of Mantle Governance. All future Mantle products will likewise be initiated by the $MNT holder community through vote and powered by $MNT. 

Mantle’s second core product is Mantle LSP, a permissionless and non-custodial ETH liquid staking protocol deployed on Ethereum L1 and governed by Mantle. Mantle LSP combines simple and modern design with robust risk management, and leverages extensive existing Mantle Ecosystem resources to deliver a highly rewarding experience and supercharges Mantle’s status as a yield powerhouse. Mantle Staked Ether ($mETH) serves as the value-accumulating receipt token of Mantle LSP. 

To support the next-generation of innovators, builders, and developers, Mantle is growing its ecosystem via Mantle Grants Program and Mantle EcoFund, a catalyzed capital pool of $200M. Mantle’s Showcase Apps program lends additional support and publicity to ecosystem projects in categories such as real world assets (RWA). 

For more information, please visit
[Website](https://mantle.xyz/) | [X/Twitter](https://twitter.com/0xMantle) | [Devs X/Twitter](https://twitter.com/0xMantleDevs) | [Discord](https://discord.com/invite/0xMantle) | [Telegram](https://t.me/mantlenetwork) | [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/@0xMantle?sub_confirmation=1) | [Blog](https://www.mantle.xyz/blog) | [GitHub](https://github.com/mantlenetworkio)

For press inquiries, please contact:
[publicity@brightstar.studios](publicity@brightstar.studios)


For Partnership Opportunities, please contact:
[partnerships@brightstar.studios](partnerships@brightstar.studios)

We are excited to announce a strategic alliance with Mantle, a burgeoning on-chain ecosystem built around Ethereum layer 2 (L2) Mantle Network and Ether liquid staking protocol Mantle LSP

Ember Sword x Mantle Partnership

## We're Open!

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We've been absolutely thrilled and humbled by the incredible feedback and participation in Ember Sword's Closed Beta! We've seen way more engagement than we were expecting, and we're just warming up!

Due to this amazing response, we’re removing access restrictions from 18th July at 13:00 CET! 

Whilst we're blown away by the response we've had already, we wanted to emphasize that this is still a test. It is very early version of the game, and is not representative of where Ember Sword will be when it is fully released. This test is the first opportunity for people in our community to try various aspects of the game and give us their thoughts since Ultra Deep. The tests we ran last year were hugely valuable and much of that learning has already been applied to make Ember Sword better, so we can’t wait to get the feedback train rolling again! 

There’ll be things that are missing like quests, or onboarding and in general some things are going to be broken. The size of the playable map is also much smaller. 

We’re opening up now because the information and feedback we get from people playing now means we can make the game better, faster, before we release later on down the line. Our focus is going to be iterating the build - implementing new content and features, fixing bugs and tweaking things based on player feedback. As a result, we’ll be taking the game down from time-to-time so that we can make adjustments. 

We have a lot more content that we will be releasing in the coming months. 

### What to Do First

To receive cosmetic drops in the game (on the testnet at the moment), you will need to properly connect your wallet to your Ember Sword account, and the testnet. It is essential that you use the same wallet in all locations. We recommend you use MetaMask to do this, as this is what we have been able to test properly and confirm that everything works between MetaMask and IMX.

Once you’ve got your MetaMask wallet, do the following:
1. [Register for, or log into](http://embersword.com/account) your Ember Sword Account
2. Connect your wallet [in your account settings](http://embersword.com/account)
3. Connect your wallet to the testnet Sepolia In MetaMask, click “Show test networks” and choose “Sepolia”)
4. [Connect your wallet to the testnet on IMX](https://market.sandbox.immutable.com/): (click the connect wallet button in the top right corner of the page)

Okay, you’re now ready to play and receive cosmetic drops! Any cosmetics you get can be managed in-game through the Shop UI. Just open it up and choose the “MY COSMETICS” tab. From there you will be able to see and equip everything you have.

![mycos.png](/cms/images/mycos_a3e0cce652.png)

### Getting Started In-Game

You start off with basic armor and a wooden sword and shield, and no crafting tools. To begin upgrading you'll need to craft some basic tools like an axe and pickaxe. To do that, kill some nearby creatures, get their drops and use them at a crafting table.

Once you've made the tools, you'll need to go to your inventory (press the i key) and equip them.

That's it, you are properly ready to go.

### Air Drops

To celebrate Ember Sword going into Closed Beta, players who give Ember Sword a try over the next few weeks will be able to compete for many different rewards. We are giving away a staggering 5 MILLION $EMBER Tokens in total across a handful of exciting giveaways. This will give our loyal community and those new to Ember Sword more chances to get their hands on $EMBER and explore the on-chain elements of the game. 

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ztjUrLhUz4M" title="The 5 MILLION $EMBER Airdrop | Coming Soon" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>


If you do not already have an Ember Sword account, [REGISTER NOW](https://embersword.com/#modal=create-account) and keep an eye on your inbox. You can also follow our socials for our most up-to-date announcements. For more information [please go here](https://embersword.com/blog/5million-ember-airdrop).


### Canavar Must Die!!!

![Canavar Must Die-small.png](/cms/images/Canavar_Must_Die_small_768aa64cf7.png)

Our leaderboard competition for Ultra Deep was a huge success, and so we’ve decided to do something similar for the Closed Beta. This time, we’re asking players to kill Canavar, who has escaped from the Ultra Deep, and is running amok in the Capital. Canavar has gotten some upgrades since the last time you saw him, so you’ll need some upgrades of your own before you can fight him. We recommend at least tier 2 gear for everyone in your party, and plenty of potions.
This competition won’t be a walk in the park, but the rewards will be there if you put in the time. Every player who has at least one “Canavar’s Head” NFT in their wallet by the end of the competition will be entered into the hat to win one of 50 regular Solarwood land plots, and the teams with the most heads will win their share of the combines overall prize of 1 MILLION $EMBER. 

### Prizes

- 1st Place Team: 600,000 $EMBER per team
- 2nd Place Team: 250,000 $EMBER per team
- 3rd Place Team: 150,000 $EMBER per team
- Bonus Prize: 50 Regular Solarwood Land Plots awarded via random draw to participants with at least one Canavar’s Head Trophy. (Excluding $EMBER Token winners)

### How to Participate

- 1: Team Up: Create a team of at least 2 members (maximum of 5).
- 2: Sign Up: Each member must complete s[ign-up form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflFymAhUrXTxib07O2HQ6aY1Z-NnnvAHo_svMJxEIohYBvOw/viewform)
- 3: Play: Defeat Canavar as many times as possible. The player who inflicts the most damage while vanquishing Canavar will earn the exclusive Canavar's Head Trophy.


Remember, the teams with the most Canavar Heads will win a share of the combined overall prize of 1 MILLION $EMBER. All other players who have acquired at least one Canavar Head will then be entered into the prize draw where 50 players will win a regular Solarwood land plot each

Players can check the [leaderboard](https://embersword.com/canavar-leaderboard) to keep track of all the fearless warriors who acquire the most Canavar Heads. Don’t worry, we’re focussed on rewarding team gameplay, the leaderboard is just for bragging rights!

You can read the Canavar Must Die full Terms & Conditions [HERE](https://embersword.com/blog/close-beta-competition)


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## Closed Beta FAQ


### When will the Closed Beta open to players?
The Closed Beta starts at 11:00 UTC on Friday July 12th 2024. 


### How long will the game be available?
Our plan is to initially have it available for four weeks, although that might change.

### What do I need to play?
One of these:
- Any Ember Sword Land OR
- Any $EMBER badges (if you have already burned your badges, please contact our support team) OR
- Have at least 5000 EMBER tokens (this is initial entry requirement and subject to change) OR
- Be accepted into our Creator Program (read more here)

And:
- A Windows PC with up-to-date versions of either Chrome or Edge (recommended)
- An Ember Sword account with a connected wallet, that is also connected to the IMX test net. Guide on how to do that is above.


### Can I play on other browsers?
Yes, but we can’t guarantee you’ll get the optimum experience in browsers other than the recommended ones.


### Can I play on Mac?
Yes, but you may experience some visual bugs not present on PC. If you are experiencing a lot of stutter on Mac, try going to chrome://flags/ and change the ANGLE setting to OpenGL.


### Do my assets need to be in a specific wallet?
Yes, the one connected to your Ember Sword account.


### Do I need to have migrated my land or badges to get access?
Yes.

### Do I need to have my $EMBER on layer 2?
No, if you have 5k EMBER but do not want to transfer to L2, then please contact support so we can verify and send you an access code.

### I meet the criteria, how do I play?
As soon as the Closed Beta is open, players who meet the criteria specified above will be able to access by going to embersword.com, logging into their account, and then hitting the play button. The queue will automatically detect any of the necessary requirements as long as they are present in the wallet connected to your Ember Sword account. 

If everything has worked you will see a play button on our website, from which you can select the server that you want and join the game! 

### What if I meet the requirements but I can not access the Closed Beta?
Please contact our [support team here](https://embersword.com/account/support).

### Why am I not getting any collectables when I play?
It’s likely your wallet is either not connected to both your Ember Sword Account and the IMX test net. Please follow the steps listed:

To receive cosmetic NFT drops in the game (on the testnet at the moment), you will need to properly connect your wallet to your Ember Sword account, and the testnet. It is essential that you use the same wallet in all locations. We recommend you use MetaMask to do this, as this is what we have been able to test properly and confirm that everything works between MetaMask and IMX.

Once you’ve got your MetaMask wallet, do the following:
1. [Register for, or log into](http://embersword.com/account) your Ember Sword Account
2. Connect your wallet [in your account settings](http://embersword.com/account)
3. Connect your wallet to the testnet Sepolia In MetaMask, click “Show test networks” and choose “Sepolia”)
4. [Connect your wallet to the testnet on IMX](https://market.sandbox.immutable.com/): (click the connect wallet button in the top right corner of the page)
5. Go into Ember Sword and open the shop by clicking the shop button in the top right corner. Click on any cosmetic and choose to buy it (don’t worry if you don’t have enough $EMBER). The shop will ask you to connect your wallet to proceed. Click the “CONNECT WALLET” button and follow the necessary steps.

![connectwallet.png](/cms/images/connectwallet_1354ee2a8e.png)

Okay, you’re now ready to play and receive cosmetic drops! Any cosmetics you get can be managed in-game through the Shop UI. Just open it up and choose the “MY COSMETICS” tab. From there you will be able to see and equip everything you have.

![mycos.png](/cms/images/mycos_a3e0cce652.png)

This process is definitely not as smooth as we’d like and is only in place for now as we focus on opening the playtest to people as soon as possible. We’re already working on streamlining the whole thing to make it a lot easier for everyone and will update it in the near future.

### Will you be resetting progress?
Yes, the game will be in a continuous state of evolution during beta testing, so expect character progression to get reset from time to time. 

### Which servers will be available?
Closed Beta will be hosted on Europe, North and South America and Southeast Asia servers, although this may change.


### Why are you opening up to players to test?
Ember Sword already feels amazing to play, and it will only get better over time, with the help of direct feedback from players. One of the best examples is the economy, which is such a huge part of Ember Sword. Because we're introducing innovative elements and implementing features that haven't been seen before, testing things exclusively behind closed doors or in smaller simulated versions of the game won’t give us all the information we need to properly test things like performance, security, and player behavior at scale. Building iteratively over time based on player feedback makes it more likely for us to build something that lasts for years to come.



Ember Sword Closed Beta

## OUR METEORIC $EMBER AIRDROP

This year, as we get ready to welcome players in our game, we're thrilled to announce an extraordinary airdrop event for our Ember Sword community.  

We are giving away a staggering **five million $EMBER Tokens** in total across a handful of exciting giveaways. This will give our loyal community and those new to Ember Sword more chances to get their hands on $EMBER and explore the on-chain elements of the game. If you do not already have an Ember Sword account, [REGISTER TODAY](https://embersword.com/#modal=create-account) and keep an eye on your inbox. You can also follow our socials for our most up-to-date announcements.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ztjUrLhUz4M" title="The 5 MILLION $EMBER Airdrop | Coming Soon" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>


## FORGE $EMBER AIRDROP

We’re kicking things off with an exclusive **3 MILLION $EMBER AIRDROP** in collaboration with [FORGE](https://forge.gg/game/embersword) starting Thursday 11th July. You’ll have the opportunity to complete a handful of quests for points and climb the leaderboard. We’ll also add bonus quests to the giveaway throughout the campaign so you’ll have more chances to be one of our winners. To take part you must have an Ember Sword account with a connected wallet - this is so we have somewhere to reward your $EMBER tokens, should you be one of our lucky winners.


![3M $EMBER Airdrop](/cms/images/forge_updated_header_774eadbd4e.jpg)

Join the Forge x Ember Sword 3M $EMBER Airdrop [here](https://forge.gg/game/embersword)


**How The Airdrop Works**

The winners of the competition will be the top 6,065 players with the highest points from all registered Ember Sword accounts with connected wallets. Prizes will range from one hundred $EMBER tokens with the top five lucky participants winning a staggering 300,000 $EMBER Tokens each! 

- 5 Winners = 300,000 $EMBER Tokens each
- 60 Winners = 10,000 $EMBER Tokens each
- 1,000 Winners = 400 $EMBER Tokens each
- 5,000 Winners = 100 $EMBER Tokens each

**How The Airdrop Works**

- Connect your Wallet to your Ember Sword account
This secure connection is where your $EMBER tokens will be dropped, if you are one of our lucky winners.
- Visit our $EMBER Airdrop page on [Forge](https://forge.gg/game/embersword) and begin your quests
- Complete as many quests as possible
Each task completed increases your chance at winning a prize

Forge 3M $EMBER Airdrop [Terms & Conditions](https://embersword.com/faq)

Join the Forge x Ember Sword 3M $EMBER Airdrop [here](https://forge.gg/game/embersword)



## GAME 7 x MANTLE LOOTDROP CAMPAIGN

Game7 has released an exciting new platform called LootDrop. Exclusive to the Game 7 portal, LootDrop is an immersive gaming questing platform and reward distribution tool that encourages social engagement and collaborative gameplay. 

From Thursday 18th of July, Ember Sword will feature on the LootDrop portal for an exclusive quest campaign in collaboration with Mantle. The campaign will last for one week, starting 18th July, with [500,000 $EMBER tokens](https://app.game7.io/lootdrop/mantle/411807835690037086) in the prize pool! 

![GAME7.png](/cms/images/GAME_7_f8b523dd77.png)

**How The Airdrop Works**

From Thursday 18th, players will have the opportunity to answer a handful of Ember Sword trivia questions. Answer ALL of the questions correctly to be eligible for a share of the prize pool. The first 1,000 players to answer all questions correctly will win an equal share of the [500,000 $EMBER](https://app.game7.io/lootdrop/mantle/411807835690037086) prize pool!


## YGG $EMBER GIVEAWAY

Yield Guild Games is on a mission to create opportunities for people all over the world through web3 games. By providing equal opportunity, community, access, and training for Web3 Games, players around the world can achieve more - in games and in life. YGG are giving away 50,000 $EMBER to a handful of lucky Ember Sword players on 18th July.

![YGG (1).png](/cms/images/YGG_1_fe7c4c4b19.png)

**How The Raffle Works**
On Thursday 18th July, YGG will host a [Discord live](https://discord.com/invite/CefKq5qG?event=1261165097489793065) session. In the session, they’ll showcase the Beta so you’ll get to see the game in action. The Ember Sword will be on the call answering all those burning questions about the Ember Sword game. Plus, look out for exclusive information, game insights and maybe even a few exclusive leaks!

To take part you must be tuned into the live session and complete the [form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfd3mYl5LcpYE2QtCTRrXU9LkT_Hb5yp8ywuZjoSZux7eli7w/viewform). 10 lucky players will be chosen to each win a share of the 50,000 $EMBER prize pool!


## GAM3S .GG $EMBER AIRDROP

Gam3s.gg are industry leaders when it comes to delivering unbiased perspective & content for early access gameplay, exclusives & the state of web3 gaming overall. From Thursday 18th July, on their very own platform GAM3 Quests, gam3s.gg will host a 14-day [500,000 $EMBER Token Airdrop](https://gam3s.gg/quests/flaming-ember/). 

![embersword_exclusive reward_V4 (1).jpg](/cms/images/embersword_exclusive_reward_V4_1_eca970d549.jpg)

**How The Airdrop Works**

To qualify for a share of the [500,00 $EMBER prize pool](https://gam3s.gg/quests/flaming-ember/), players must complete all of the missions. We’ll drop fresh missions into the quest so make sure you’re checking in daily for the latest updates.


## GALXE $EMBER AIRDROP

Ember Sword are excited to host yet another great [$EMBER](https://embersword.com/blog/Economy-Overview) Airdrop campaign on the Galxe platform. Galxe Quest is the leading platform for building web3 communities and another great way for our Ember Sword community to grab a chance of winning $EMBER.

From 22nd July until 31st July, you could win a share of [500,000 $EMBER Tokens](https://app.galxe.com/quest/SbdSjsJVfDT6myFmGXDjup)!


![Galxe (1).png](/cms/images/Galxe_1_affbb389cf.png)


**How The Airdrop Works**

- 5 Winners = 25,000 $EMBER Tokens each
- 60 Winners = 2,000 $EMBER Tokens each
- 435 Winners = 500 $EMBER Tokens each


## KLAPAI (FORMALLY BITMETIS) $EMBER AIRDROP

KlapAI, aims to revolutionize gaming by allowing gamers to become creators. Through KlapAI, users can create, mint, validate, and earn from their unique gaming assets and contributions. KlapAI have partnered with Ember Sword to give our gaming communities the chance to win $EMBER

From 24th July until 1st August, you could win a share of 100,000 $EMBER Tokens!

![Bitmetis (1) (3).png](/cms/images/Bitmetis_1_3_a46d294e80.png)


**How The Airdrop Works**

From Wednesday 24th July, players can complete tasks hosted on the KlapAI [100,000 $EMBER tokens giveaway page](https://klapai.io/bounty-detail/q0owc0iu). 100 lucky players who have completed all actions will win a share of the prize pool each winning 1,000 $EMBER Tokens


## COMING SOON

And the remaining $EMBER Tokens? We'll announce our future $EMBER Airdrops on our socials, through our community emails and here, on our dedicated blog page.


OUR FIRST $EMBER AIRDROP: CONCLUDED

The competition is organized by:
Bright Star Studios ApS
Mindet 4B, 2. tv
8000 Aarhus C
Company registration No. 39822075
We can be contacted by email: hello@brightstar.studio
## DURATION OF THE COMPETITION
The competition runs from 11:00 UTC on Wednesday, July 24th until 23:00 UTC on Wednesday, August 7th.

## REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATING
To participate in the competition you must:
- Reside outside the Geographical Restricted Territory (For the latest information on restricted countries, please check here: https://embersword.com/terms-and-conditions)
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Have an Ember Sword account with a connected wallet
- Be part of a team of at least 2 people (maximum of 5), all of whom have confirmed their membership and participation via the signup form by 23:00 UTC on Monday, August 5th 


Employees of Bright Star Studios ApS cannot participate in the competition. Contract partners working for Bright Star Studios ApS cannot participate in the competition.

In case of suspicion of fraud or similar behavior, Bright Star Studios ApS can exclude a participant from the competition without liability. The same goes for toxic, racist or  inappropriate usernames used to participate on the leaderboard. This might also exclude you from any similar future competitions if severe enough.
Withdrawing consent to receive Bright Star Studios‘ electronic newsletter does not affect the participation in the competition.

Submitted fan posts and other competition submissions, including usernames may be used by Bright Star Studios ApS for marketing purposes on publicly accessible channels.  Participants agree to this and grant all necessary consents and rights to use any rights associated with such use. Please find all information about fan posts in our general terms and conditions at: https://embersword.com/terms-and-conditions

## THE COMPETITION PRIZE
There are two ways to win via this competition:
Main Prize for having the most combined Canavar’s Head Trophies (NFTs) 
- 1st Placed Team: 600,000 $EMBER per team (estimated value $14k)

- 2nd Placed Team: 250,000 $EMBER per team (estimated value $6k)
- 3rd Placed Team: 150,000 $EMBER per team (estimated value $3.5k)


50 Regular Solarwood Land Plots
- All runners up who have at least one (1) Canavar’s Head Trophy (NFT) at the end of the competition will be entered into a random draw to receive a Regular Land Plot (estimated value $80)

The value of each prize is estimated based on either the full selling price, or the average market price over the last 30 days prior to the competition start date. These values may fluctuate and the actual value at the time of redemption may vary.

Bright Star Studios ApS arranges competitions to please our players and communities. Prizes in the competitions may differ in value depending on several factors. Bright Star Studios ApS does not give any guarantees for market values of the prizes and values may differ over time.

The team prizes will be distributed evenly between members of the winning teams, being delivered directly to their crypto wallet. 
The prize cannot be exchanged for cash. Winners are responsible for any taxes associated with the prize. We recommend consulting with a tax professional to understand any tax obligations.


## THE COMPETITION WINNER(S)
Entrants for team prizes (Main Prize) must complete the [sign up form](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflFymAhUrXTxib07O2HQ6aY1Z-NnnvAHo_svMJxEIohYBvOw/viewform) using a valid Ember Sword email address and accept the Terms & Conditions to be entered into the competition. The sign up form must be completed by 23:00 UTC on Monday, August 5th.

Players can only enter the main competition once using the sign up form, in the case of multiple entries, the player will be disqualified and not eligible to receive any prizes, and may be restricted from entering future competitions run by Bright Star Studios.

Entrants can only win one prize in this competition. Team members winning an $EMBER Token prize will not be eligible to win land in the runners up prize draw for Solarwood land. The 50 random winners in the runners up prize draw cannot win multiple plots. 

The winners will be selected by Friday 16th August and contacted hereafter via the email associated with their Ember Sword account. It is not possible to witness the draw.
The winner's username, and earned prize(s) will be announced publicly via Ember Sword social media channels and our website.

Winners may be asked to give information or documentation to receive their prize, e.g. proof that they are over 18 years old at the time of registration for the competition and/or that they are not residing in a Geographical Restricted Territory. This also includes a KYC – Know Your Customer – check. The documentation and required information must be provided within 14 days after the winner is notified via email. If the winner fails to submit valid and appropriate information or documentation at Bright Star Studios ApS’ discretion, the prize will be forfeited and instead awarded to another winner.


## PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA
By participating in the competition, Bright Star Studios ApS processes personal information about the participants.

The processed information includes name, username, and contact information. The information is processed for the purpose of including the participants in the competition and contacting the winners.

The processing is based on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Article 6(1)(f) (legitimate interest), as Bright Star Studios ApS has a legitimate interest in being able to fulfill the purpose of processing the information, namely the execution of the competition.

Bright Star Studios ApS is obligated to retain information about the winner of the competition for 5 years. For participants who are not drawn as winners, Bright Star Studios ApS will delete the information immediately after the winner has received the prize, and the competition has thus been completed.

As a registered person, participants in the competition have the right to request Bright Star Studios ApS (as the data controller) to access and correct or delete personal information about them or request restriction of the processing of information about them. All participants also have the right to object to the processing of information about them. Requests will be dealt with in accordance with the GDPR.

For questions, comments, or complaints about the competition or Bright star Studios ApS' processing of personal information, Bright Star Studios ApS can be contacted at hello@brightstar.studio / legal@brightstar.studio

Complaints about the competition, including marketing, can also be addressed to the Danish Consumer Ombudsman at https://www.forbrugerombudsmanden.dk/kontakt/spoergmaal-eller-klage

Complaints about the processing of your personal information can also be addressed to the Danish Data Protection Agency. See contact information at www.datatilsynet.dk.

For full Ember Sword terms and conditions, please go here: https://embersword.com/terms-and-conditions

Closed Beta Competition Terms & Conditions

Ember Sword Game Update, July 2024

We are excited to announce that our longtime Badge Holders will now be able to redeem their token rewards! 

First, we can not thank you all enough for believing in the vision and mission of Ember Sword from the beginning. Being a badge holder is not only a badge of honor, but also a true testament to your commitment to bringing brand new experiences to MMORPG fans globally.  Without your support early on, we would not have made it this far. So a HUGE thank you to you all.

![badge-overview.png](/cms/images/badge_overview_c8a1439548.png)

## Redemption Instructions

YOU CAN START REDEEMING YOUR REWARDS FROM JUNE 13TH, 2024

- **Step 1: Login at embersword.com**

![badge-burn-step-1.png](/cms/images/badge_burn_step_1_ee2e119385.png)

- **Step 2: Select assets from profile**

![badge-burn-step-2.png](/cms/images/badge_burn_step_2_0e499c41ca.png)

- **Step 3: Select your badge(s) and click "Redeem for tokens" from the dropdown menu**


![badge-redemption-step3nb.png](/cms/images/Screenshot_2024_06_11_at_16_30_31_1_9550b3fbe8.png)


- **Step 4: Accept the terms by ticking the boxes presented, then clicking REDEEM to proceed**

![badge-redemption-step4nb.png](/cms/images/Screenshot_2024_06_11_at_16_32_30_1_308dac7e67.png)

- **Step 5: Follow the steps in the Immutable X pop-up and click CONFIRM when completed**

![badge-burn-step-5.png](/cms/images/badge_burn_step_5_afbb6fce91.png)

- **Step 6:  Congratulations - the redemption process has been initiated. We'll contact you via e-mail with next steps**

![badge-redemption-step6nb.png](/cms/images/Screenshot_2024_06_11_at_16_33_51_1_d4de08c52a.png)

## Reminders

- As stated in the terms and conditions, we were not able to sell or redeem badges to users from restricted geographical areas. Please see [terms and conditions](/terms-and-conditions) for more info.
- Badge Holders may need to KYC
- You can only redeem your badges using one Ember Sword account and wallet address
- Once your wallet has been verified and connected to your account, it cannot be unlinked. If your badge is in a wallet other than the one linked, you will need to transfer it to the linked wallet.
- When you redeem a badge, the badge is Burned and you are added to a quarterly Badge Redemption batch. Each quarter, your token release programme is activated in Presail (we have partnered with Presail so you can easily access information for your token allocation) and your tokens are gradually released weekly over a period of 10 months. If you need to complete a KYC check, this may delay your token schedule.
- Recommended Browser: Up to date Chrome / Firefox / Brave
- Security Risk: It is not recommended to share login information

We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you in Ember Sword later this year!

## Your $EMBER Distribution

We have partnered with Presail so you can easily access information for your token allocation. Here, you will be able to view your balance, see the status of the next token cycles, and how long you have left in your token vesting schedule.

Once you have burned your badge you must create an account at [Presail](https://presail.embersword.com/users/web3_sign_in) using your Ember Sword email address and the same wallet you used to burn your badge. 

Each time your tokens are transferred to your wallet, you will be notified by Presail  (noreply@presail.com)

Badge Holders will receive 10% of their tokens each month over a 10 month period.


## YOUR PRESAIL PORTAL

***IMPORTANT: PLEASE NOTE THAT THE $DOLLAR AMOUNT DISPLAYED IN THE PRESAIL ACCOUNT SPACE DOES NOT REFLECT THE LIVE MARKET EXCHANGE PRICE OF $EMBER. FOR THE EXACT AMOUNT, PLEASE REFER TO EXCHANGE LISTING PRICING*** 

For your convenience, below are definitions of handful terms used in Presail 

- **Status**: Waiting TGE: This means that token allocation to your wallet is yet to begin
- **Distributing**: This means that your allocation has begun
- **Allocation**: This denoted how many tokens you will receive with each batch
- **Tokens Received**: Total tokens delivered to your wallet
- **Next Unlock**: Date when you will receive your next batch of tokens


## THE KYC PROCESS
As part of our commitment to ensuring a safe and compliant environment for all participants, some players may have to complete the Know Your Customer (KYC) verification process. Any KYC required will need to be completed before moving forward in your badge redemption process. This is a standard procedure  and a legal requirement that helps us verify the identity of our users and maintain the integrity of our platform.

If you are burning badges with a large value or suspect you may need to complete a KYC, please contact [support](support@embersword.com).

You can complete a KYC [HERE](https://presail.embersword.com/kycs/id_verifications).


## BADGEHOLDER FAQ

### How do I get my tokens?

1. Login at embersword.com. 
2. Select assets from profile.
3. Select your badge(s) and click "Redeem for tokens" from the dropdown menu (Connect the wallet that contains your badges, if you haven’t already done so).
4. Accept the terms by ticking the boxes presented, then clicking REDEEM to proceed.
5. Follow the steps in the Immutable X pop-up and click CONFIRM when completed.
6. Congratulations - the redemption process has been initiated. 
7. Once you have burned your badge you must create an account at [Presail](https://presail.embersword.com/users/web3_sign_in) using your Ember Sword email address and the same wallet you used to burn your badge. 


### How long will it take to get my tokens?

When you redeem a badge, the badge is Burned, and this starts the badge redemption process. The tokens are gradually released weekly over a period of 10 months. If you need to complete a KYC check, this may delay your token schedule.

Ember Sword will create quarterly batches of players who have burned their badge. These players will then be placed into a token distribution schedule in [Presail](https://presail.embersword.com/users/web3_sign_in). 

### Where will I be able to see my token status?

We have partnered with Presail so you can easily access information for your token allocation. Here, you will be able to view your balance, see the status of the next token cycles, and how long you have left in your token vesting schedule.

### Do I need to redeem my tokens manually on a weekly/monthly basis?

No, it is automatically done through Presail once you have initiated the process and completed a KYC (if needed).

### Can I use any wallet I want?

You will need to use the same Ember Sword email account and wallet address for the badge redemption/burning process to identify yourself on the Presail portal.

### There is a problem with my account or I cannot see my badge.

If you have read through the instructions and have migrated your badge from Polygon to IMX and are still having issues, please [contact our support team](/account/support) who can help.

### What browser should I use to redeem?

It is recommended that you use any modern browser which is fully up-to-date. We’ve tested with Chrome so if you have any issues, we recommend switching to that.

### What happens after I burn my badges?

Once you have burned your badge you must create an account at [Presail](https://presail.embersword.com/users/web3_sign_in) using your Ember Sword email address and the same wallet you used to burn your badge. 

### Do I need to complete a KYC check when I redeem my badge?

Some Badge Holders will need to complete a KYC process when redeeming as part of compliance procedures. 

### Which geographical locations are restricted from the badge redemption process?

As stated in the Terms & Conditions, if you reside in any of the locations below you will be unable to redeem your badge for $EMBER tokens. 

Afghanistan, American Samoa, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Burundi, Cambodia, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Crimea of Ukraine, Cuba, Democratic People's Republic of Korea, Democratic Republic of the Congo, England and Wales, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guam, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Mali, Myanmar (Burma), Nicaragua, Northern Mariana Islands, Pakistan, People’s Republic of China, Puerto Rico, Republic of the Congo, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syrian Arab Republic (Syria), Tajikistan, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkmenistan, Uganda, United Kingdom, United States, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Yemen, and Zimbabwe - and other areas where local restrictions do not allow tokens.
 

Start Redeeming Your Rewards

Badge Holder Information

Yet another milestone has been reached, and we are thrilled to share that the moment has come to define your gaming experience within the Ember Sword universe. Ember Sword is proud to introduce the launch of our in-game token - $EMBER.

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## PHASED TOKEN RELEASE:
$EMBER will be rolled out in a phased approach, aligning with strategic milestones and our key partners. This phased release is your stepping stone to early access of the game in Q4 this year!

**Phase 1 - Entry On Gate StartUp, June 13th: 2,500,000 $EMBER Drops!**
- Gate Startup is your first chance to get some $EMBER token drops! 
- To participate check out details [here](https://www.gate.io/startup/1595) and check out the FAQ [here](https://www.gate.io/help/guide/faq/25687/startup-faq). 
- Gate.io Twitter/XAnnouncement can be seen [here](https://x.com/Gateio_Startup/status/1801192843635044485)  

**Phase 2 - TGE Exchange Launch June 14th 10am UTC**
- DEX Launch: Initial release on [Uniswap](https://app.uniswap.org/swap) (DEX).
- CEX Launch: Simultaneously available on [Gate.io](http://gate.io/) (CEX).

Dive in and be among the first to get $EMBER!

**Phase 3 - Expansion:**
- $EMBER will hit more exchanges. We’ll announce specifics on Discord and Telegram—stay tuned!
- Community Airdrops: Don’t miss out on our upcoming airdrops! Details on how to participate will be shared in the next few weeks, so make sure you are registered and follow our [Twitter/X](https://x.com/PlayEmberSword)

## EMBER SWORD'S LIVING, BREATHING SOCIAL ECONOMY

$EMBER is an ERC-20 token and is used for all on-chain activities in Ember Sword.

Pay-to-win can be alluring for some other games  in the short term, but we are building Ember Sword to last for years to come. 

![ONCHAIN_VS_OFFCHAIN.jpg](/cms/images/ONCHAIN_VS_OFFCHAIN_9ea4cf6d35.jpg)

So all of our on-chain items are cosmetic, allowing players to customize their characters, without buying power and upsetting game balance.

![$EMBER_KEYFEATURES.jpg](/cms/images/EMBER_KEYFEATURES_f0d46db78f.jpg)

Players can **buy** collectables from premium in-game shops, or directly from other Players. Every collectible in Ember Sword is a limited edition item, with a set quantity that will NEVER be restocked. New collectibles will be introduced into the cycle and then distributed through in-game objectives, events, leagues, and limited-time sales. 

When the supply runs out, they will only be attainable through trading with other players.

Players will be able to use $EMBER to **merge** multiple lower-tier cosmetics into a single higher-tiered item, this increases their scarcity, and allows for greater player individuality.

Land owners will be able to **earn** $EMBER through secondary market player trading, and/or through Premium Shop purchases in-game.

There will be a total volume of 2.5 billion $EMBER. The largest portion of which will be distributed via in-game activities like PvE and PvP events, leagues and seasonal encounters. This highlights our commitment to enhancing the player experience and giving something back to our incredible community.

## $EMBER Token Summary

- **Utility:** $EMBER will serve as the primary on-chain token within Ember Sword, allowing you to purchase in-game items, merge cosmetics, and access premium features.
- **Player Control:** Ember Sword offers players control of their own in-game assets secured by blockchain technology, giving you the power to do what you want with your virtual treasures.
- **Merging:** Merge lower tier cosmetics to receive higher tiered cosmetics using $EMBER tokens fostering a vibrant in-game economy.
- **Earning Rewards:** All players can receive cosmetics collectibles drops simply by playing the game. These can then be traded amongst each other via secondary marketplaces. Additionally, land owners are able to receive rewards based on their land plot type via Premium Shop Rewards, and Player Trading Rewards.
- **Integration:** $EMBER will be seamlessly integrated into the Ember Sword experience and interface, making transactions seamless, swift and secure.

$EMBER will be released starting from June 13th. 

## $EMBER Token Design

**$EMBER** is essential for purchasing and enhancing collectibles within Ember Sword, driving both the cosmetic and economic engagement of our community.

**Supply & Demand of $EMBER depends on the active trading player base.**

- $EMBER is needed to interact with collectible cosmetics both for purchasing and merging them together. The collectables are all limited in supply, and the number of items dropped or released into the game is based on a percentage of the user base on a daily or monthly basis.
 
- LAND PLOTS within each Nation are a limited supply. With only 40k land plots available in the first nation, Solarwood, only these players will be eligible for earning shared $EMBER rewards. Land owners will receive rewards for Premium Shops and Player Trading which is also based on a percentage of the user base. 

- $EMBER can be purchased and used to buy or merge cosmetics at any time. With a fixed supply of 2.5 billion $EMBER tokens, their distribution is linked to active gameplay through PvE and PvP events. Land owners in Ember Sword can earn additional $EMBER rewards by hosting Premium Shops and facilitating player trades, further enriching the community-driven economy.

![HOW $EMBER ECONOMY IS REGULATED.jpg](/cms/images/HOW_EMBER_ECONOMY_IS_REGULATED_9779296894.jpg)

The economic dynamic that blooms from these systems is that if the active trading base grows, the supply of $EMBER will always be 2.5B in total and will never change, however the number of total **collectibles in Ember Sword will keep growing as the player base grows**.

### $EMBER Supply, Allocation & Distribution

The tables below demonstrates the allocation, distribution and dynamic release model for $EMBER in-game. For more detailed tokenomics information, please refer to our [White Paper](https://embersword.com/whitepaper).

![$EMBER ALLOCATION & DISTRIBUTION.jpg](/cms/images/EMBER_ALLOCATION_and_DISTRIBUTION_42d2b55aa7.jpg)

### Are you a Content Creator? 
We have got you covered. Have a look through our [content creator kits](https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1QPtx4P-wgqnysZBO5jrM1n0Pu_erG1hY) made specially for you to make it easy to share your creativity!

Thank you for being a vital part of the Ember Sword community. Together, we'll continue to shape the future of gaming!

### $EMBER FAQ

#### What is $EMBER?:
$EMBER is used by players to purchase and merge cosmetic items and other premium features within Ember Sword. 

#### Where/How do I get $EMBER?
Players can obtain $EMBER through exchanges, in-game premium shops, by trading or selling cosmetics and by earning rewards on their plots of land in the game.

#### Does buying $EMBER give you a power advantage in $EMBER SWORD?
No, all on-chain cosmetic items within the game, including the $EMBER token are NOT tied in any way to gameplay or player level progression. Similar to many other MMORPGs, Ember Sword also has an off-chain trading system by obtaining resources such as wood, ore and gold.  This can only be earned by playing the game. 

#### Will I be able to stake $EMBER?
Our intention is for $EMBER holders to be able to unlock rewards via a staking programme. This program is still in the planning stage and we will share the details on how to participate in this in the near future. 

#### Where can I find out more about the $EMBER token?
For more information please visit our [White Paper](https://embersword.com/whitepaper).

Thank you for being a vital part of the Ember Sword community. Together, we'll continue to shape the future of gaming!


Disclaimer:
General Notice: $EMBER tokens are in-game tokens created for use within the Ember Sword MMORPG. They are not and should not be considered as a form of currency, security, commodity, or any other kind of financial instrument.

For full user Terms and Conditions, please follow this link: [Terms & Conditions](/terms-and-conditions)


DRIVING THE ON-CHAIN ECOSYSTEM

$EMBER

Game Development Updates May'24

If you are anything like us, then you also cannot believe that we’re in December already, 2023 has absolutely flown by! 

To wrap everything up 🎁 we wanted to recap the incredible year we’ve had here at Ember Sword, and give you a little teaser for what you can expect from us in 2024.

More than anything though, we wanted to say a MASSIVE thank you to everyone in our amazing community! You are all such a vital part of this journey, and we are working incredibly hard to justify the faith you have shown in us.

We’ve made fantastic progress this year, opening up to more than 42,000 players across our playtests! Throughout this year our community has continued to grow and we have seen a lot of engagement across the world on our social channels. The feedback we have received from all of you has been amazing and we continue to work towards our goal of an early access build next year. 

On the web3 side, we have been monitoring the market closely, and as you all are aware, the right timing for releasing these elements of the game is key to success for everyone in the community. So while some of our planned web3 elements for the end-of-2023  have shifted to early 2024, the momentum behind key milestones like our token launch remains unwavering, and we are gearing up to DROP some major updates to our roadmap in the next few weeks. 

Stay tuned—big things are coming!
Wishing everyone a very good holiday season and see you in 2024!

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End of Year Blog Post 2023

Calling all Lords of Solarwood! Following on from our hugely successful Alpha Playtest, we're excited to announce our Alpha Land Sale!

The level of interest we've seen from our community has been truly remarkable, making now the perfect time to secure your piece of the [stunning Solarwood landscape](https://embersword.com/nations/solarwood).

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_Alpha Land Sale Announcement Video._

## Legends Forged Together

[Ember Sword](http://www.embersword.com/) is an open-world MMORPG, which seamlessly fuses the best elements from gaming classics with the latest technological advancements and mesmerising narrative design. Developed using our groundbreaking proprietary engine technology, Ember Sword delivers a frictionless gaming experience on nearly any device, inviting players to plunge into its captivating universe whenever and wherever they choose.

We are fusing MOBA-inspired, mechanically fun combat with a dynamic class system, to give players the opportunity to craft a play style which is uniquely their own; and every login feels fresh thanks to dynamic RNG dungeons akin to rogue-likes, and evolving landscapes shaped and built by the players themselves.

By modernising and prioritising social interactions, often neglected in modern massively multiplayer games, Ember Sword revitalises the core spirit of games that shaped an entire generation, assuring an unforgettable gaming journey for a new wave of MMO players.

## A Land of Forests, Mountains and Magic

Solarwood, the first part of our game world realised, is a verdant and vibrant realm governed by the Academic Federation and led by Headmaster Dalcor Kritana from the epicenter of academic prowess at Burkhalter's Academy. Balancing the demands of the academics with the needs of their general populace, as well as the requirements that come with loyalty to the Republic is no easy task and this fragile equilibrium stands on the brink of a stern test, as war drums echo with the impending campaign against Sevrend.

Solarwood is a rich blend of diverse landscapes, each distinct in industry and inhabited by a colourful spectrum of residents, unraveling a world ripe for exploration and rich in unfolding narratives, compelling quests, enthralling dungeons and adrenaline filled PvP arenas.

We're going to share our vision for the LAND of Solarwood and give you the details on how to get your hands on a piece of gaming history!

## Demand Far Beyond Expectations

Our previous Solarwood Land Sale sold out completely in a matter of hours, with the community pledging more than $200M for future sales --- **so we encourage those who are interested to be ready to act fast!**

Last time around we introduced an industry-first community application process. We chose this approach to ensure that those players who would become landowners were committed to creating the best experience possible for themselves and those players who interact with their plots.

Land ownership comes with many benefits, and our applicants are able to give us the feedback for how they would like to utilize the land and capitalize on their social features, making the landscape exciting for everyone who plays Ember Sword.

For this Alpha Land Sale, we will offer **two different approaches** to purchasing land, more on this to follow.

## Understanding Ember Sword Land Ownership

![1_xddT50GhHorahoJcUgFT0g.webp](/cms/images/1_xdd_T50_Gh_Horaho_Jc_Ug_FT_0g_b27dc93f79.webp)

_Example City Plot in Ember Sword._

Ember Sword Land is unique in that it is directly tied into the gameplay, with the distinct goal of making the game better for everyone . No matter which plot you choose, you will play a critical role in shaping the bustling landscape. Settlement owners and above will be able to place various buildings and provide a range of services which will enhance the experience for other players and help you attract them to your plots. Town and City plots come with a huge amount of exciting features. You have the opportunity to not only shape your unique corner of the world, but also be rewarded for your effort.

Land in Ember Sword is represented by unique, non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the size of a plot of land is roughly equivalent to the size of a player's screen during gameplay.

## Types of Land Plots Available

### Regular Plots --- 1x1

![1_4VsZ-jT0kv5ka_deBgqaWQ.webp](/cms/images/1_4_Vs_Z_j_T0kv5ka_de_Bgqa_WQ_475579a002.webp)

_Example Regular Plot._

* Title: Sir or Lady
* 1x Per Plot Multiplier For Shared Ownership Rewards

Do you aspire to earn the title of a **_Sir or a Lady_**? If so, you can easily get your hands on any number of Regular Plots of land in Solarwood. This land is perfect for those players who want to share in the rewards, but want to put less time into land ownership. Not only does this land give you bragging rights, but it also comes with a **x1 Per Plot Multiplier** for shared ownership rewards in Ember Sword.

### Settlements --- 1x1

![1_4NWoRcJITMPIcTnfEWi2Dw.webp](/cms/images/1_4_N_Wo_Rc_JITMP_Ic_Tnf_E_Wi2_Dw_125650e07a.webp)

_Example Settlement Plot._

* Title: Baron or Baroness
* Build Tier 1 buildings
* Player quests
* 10x Per Plot Multiplier For Shared Ownership Rewards

Do you seek a **_Baron or Baroness_** title? Look at you climbing up the ladder! These Settlement Plot landowners know how to keep up appearances with the option to place Tier 1 buildings of their choice --- which players won't be able to resist visiting. You will also be able to give players quests. With all these attractions, you will be well rewarded with a **10x Per Plot Multiplier** for shared ownership rewards in Ember Sword.

### Town --- 2x2

![1_S4HSPnBnfQ3wTDvK5vIhLQ.webp](/cms/images/1_S4_HS_Pn_Bnf_Q3w_T_Dv_K5v_Ih_LQ_31aacf20d0.webp)

_Example Town Plot._

* Town --- 2x2
* Title Earl or Countess
* Premium Shop Rewards
* Spawn player quests
* Tier 2 buildings + Premium Shop
* 50x Per Plot Multiplier For Shared Ownership Rewards

For the players who know what they want and how to get it, you would be after the title of **_Earl or Countess_**. You have just acquired yourself an entire Town. Good for you! You love to attract attention to your land, and are able to do so with Tier 2 buildings, and the ability of creating quests. Your premium shop will offer the finest goods in the land plus you are also rewarded with a **50x Per Plot Multiplier** for shared ownership rewards in Ember Sword.

### City --- 4x4

![1_SSnfiH9lhqN1DXLlNvGKCQ.webp](/cms/images/1_S_Snfi_H9lhq_N1_DX_Ll_Nv_GKCQ_16584b5046.webp)

_Example City Plot._

For the avid entrepreneurs, by acquiring this land you will earn the right to the highly respected and coveted title of **_Duke or Duchess_**. Players will not be able to stay away from your mammoth, sprawling City Plots. Your bustling area will give you the ability to place Tier 3 buildings and issue player quests. City owners are granted a whopping **125x Per Plot Multiplier** for shared ownership rewards in Ember Sword PLUS your premium shops will offer the finest goods in the land giving you loads of opportunities to prosper!

Buildings on settlement plots, town plots and city plots are likely to include choices such as guild houses, armoury, taverns or crafting stations. Questing could include PVE, Harvesting and or crafting missions. Premium Shops which will offer things like name changes, player appearance changes etc. More on this to be announced soon!

To read more about Land Ownership please visit our [White Paper](https://embersword.com/whitepaper).

## Summary

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_Land Ownership Overview._
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> Note: All multipliers are per plot. Vendors and buildings are in development and are subject to change.

## How Player Interactions Get Distributed To Land Owners

For example: A player walks into a nearby plot of land and sees there's a building with a collectible for sale that they own. They sell it for roughly $100 worth of EMBER tokens.

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_Ember Sword --- Land Distribution Model_

Fees are roughly broken down with 93% to the player, and the remaining 7% broken down as follows:

* Landowners receive a distribution of 3.5%, 1% of which goes into a global reward (for all land owners) and 2.5% is given to landowners in the local area of the transaction pool.
* 3.5% Goes to Bright Star Studios to help further fund the gameplay experience.

When it comes to distributing rewards, different plot types have different token reward multipliers as shown in the table below:

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_Ember Sword Land Type Multipliers._

## What are the costs for each wave of the Land Sale?

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## How to participate in the Alpha Land Sale

There will be **TWO** opportunities to participate in the Alpha Land Sale. In total, we will be offering a limited amount of plots for Solarwood.

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_Land Sale --- Opportunities To Purchase._

**Wave 1** is by application ONLY and will give you the opportunity to tell us why you want the land, how you intend to use it, and most importantly, ensure that you are interested in making Solarwood's landscape a bustling world with lots of activity! We will select those applications which most closely align with our core values for the game and, of course, **prioritize those loyal community members who have been with us since the start --- our Badge holders**. You also get the best available 25% discount!

You will be notified if your application is successful via email, and will be able to select the plot of land of your choice from the interactive map on our website. Make sure you don't delay as **you will have 7 days to complete your purchase!**

## WAVE 1--25% Discount
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> 10th July --- Applications Submissions open at 1pm CEST
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> 13th July --- Applications close at 1pm CEST
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> 21st July Applicants Notified
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> 24th-30th July Purchase Window \*please note --- if you do not claim your land within this timeframe, your land will be released to the next wave for open sale\*

Wave 2 is first come first serve and will come with a 15% discount for those who are participating. You will be able to freely choose the amount of land you want and the location of the land which is still available.

## WAVE 2 (15% Discount)
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> Open from the 31st July
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> Open Sale --- No application required
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> Open land sale for remaining available land plots with purchase price discounted at 15% of full price

## Step by step guide on how to participate:

Wave 1:

* Step 1 --- Register for your account
* Step 2 --- Click on the Land Sale application image on the website
* Step 3 --- Fill out your application
* Step 4 --- Hit 'submit' button

That's it! We will review your application and let you know if you have been successful and next steps to take within x working days from the time you submitted your application.

Wave 2:

* Step 1 --- Ensure you have an IMX-enabled wallet and that it has sufficient funds
* Step 2 --- Register for your account
* Step 3 --- Click on the Land Sale image on the website (insert picture of the website journey)
* Step 4 --- Select the amount of plots you would like to acquire and the type of plot you want.
* Step 5 --- Connect your wallet and checkout

For step by step videos on how to purchase you land, please visit our [FAQ](https://embersword.com/#alpha-land-sale-faq).

## Technical Details

The LAND is a non-fungible and highly scarce ERC721 asset that resides on [ImmutableX](https://www.immutable.com/play/ember-sword) (L2) on Ethereum, and can be sold or traded to anyone. It can be acquired at any point during official Ember Sword land sales on our website or on whitelisted secondary marketplaces.

The Ember Sword on-chain ERC20 utility token is called EMBER, which is also used to trade the ERC721 collectibles, and can also be used to make in-game purchases. EMBER is not yet launched --- stay up to date with our socials for further announcements.

ERC721 Digital Collectibles, which are not related in any way to player progression, are represented as cosmetic items, emotes and similar in-game.

If you have any further questions, please refer to our [FAQ](https://embersword.com/#alpha-land-sale-faq) which will help you along the way!

## Get on the insider list to be informed first!

That's all for now! Be sure you are [registered](https://embersword.com/#modal=create-account) with us to get the latest updates via our newsletter. We will inform you with further details around the sales, and of course, follow us on our socials to get insider knowledge of the game updates and further opportunities we have coming this year. We have more big time announcements coming soon!
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> White Paper --- [https://embersword.com/whitepaper](https://embersword.com/whitepaper)
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> Discord --- [https://discord.com/invite/embersword](https://discord.com/invite/embersword)
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> Twitter --- [https://twitter.com/playembersword](https://twitter.com/playembersword)
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> Instagram --- [https://www.instagram.com/officialembersword](https://www.instagram.com/officialembersword)
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> Reddit --- [https://www.reddit.com/r/EmberSword](https://www.reddit.com/r/EmberSword)
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> Facebook --- [https://www.facebook.com/PlayEmberSword](https://www.facebook.com/PlayEmberSword)
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> Linkedin --- [https://www.linkedin.com/company/brightstar-studios](https://www.linkedin.com/company/brightstar-studios)
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> Twitch --- [https://www.twitch.tv/EmberSword](https://www.twitch.tv/EmberSword)

## DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

Disclaimer: Bright Star never provides advice on anything (OTHER than pure in-game topics); Statements made --- on any platform or media --- from our community team, or anyone else outside of our community are never to be used as advice and in particular legal or financial advice. Please find our [full disclaimer](https://embersword.com/terms-and-conditions) in our terms and conditions for the Land sale.

A Chance to Own Your Piece of the Solarwood Landscape

Ember Sword’s Alpha Land Sale: SALE NOW CONCLUDED

2022 was a year of change and evolution for the gaming and technology industries. The gaming sector continues to show tremendous growth, and the tech industry seems to be evolving on a day to day basis with the explosion of AI. The rapidly evolving blockchain and digital currency industry... well... it can be difficult to navigate. While there has been a lot of white noise swirling around us, we remained laser-focused on our core values and mission: to create better experiences for players, developers, and partners. It was a good year for our development, a lot has been achieved, and we are running full speed into 2023 with great positivity and eagerness.

I want to take the time to talk about what we have been doing at Bright Star Studios, where we are going and why it is important to forge better experiences for players, developers, partners and more. Of course, also Ember Sword --- why it will be fun, why our team and systems are focused solely around fun gameplay. And lastly, I wanted to reveal a little secret of ours we have been keeping under wraps...

## For the uninitiated, let's start from the beginning...

In 2018, we embarked on an ambitious journey to create an MMORPG that would revolutionize the way people experience games online. As devout players ourselves, we recognized that accessibility, long downloads, tedious installs, patching and the black market were major pain points for both developers and players --- and knew that we could do better.

We initially started working with a well-known engine company, who promised us they would have the technology ready for us to execute our vision for accessibility and high performance anywhere within 2 years tops. Unfortunately, when it came down to it, they realized they could not actually do what they promised. They would need to completely start from scratch --- something they were not willing to do. So... just like that, we were on our own. Were we frustrated? Sure. But we did not question for a second that our vision to improve experiences for everyone, no matter where they lived or what technology they have access to, was the right one.

Project SERIUS engine was born. It wasn't our first engine, as a team we have developed and worked on 5 engines in total, but none of them could do what this one can do. It solves a TON of issues with the current stagnant model, it is faster, it is stronger, and it is going to create a massive impact in the market.

As we developed Project SERIUS for Ember Sword, we discovered that its capabilities extended far beyond gaming. It has the potential to transform multiple industries and create a more seamless and enjoyable experience for users everywhere.

We are incredibly excited about the possibilities Project SERIUS brings and can't wait to share it with the world. More on this to come, but now I want to talk about our flagship game in development, Ember Sword.

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## What is Ember Sword?

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As we embark on this journey to revolutionize the world of online gaming, we're thrilled to share more on our latest title: Ember Sword, a massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG) that is truly pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Ember Sword provides an immersive, fast-paced experience that can be instantly accessed from any device. With stunning graphics, a wide range of customisation options, and intense real-time combat, this game offers a truly unique gaming experience. Players can explore a vast world full of adventure, mystery, and danger, while joining forces with friends and allies to achieve victory.

This is a gaming experience which is, no joke, playable on any device across the globe, within 10 seconds, down to a 3G+ connection. It's a mix of the fast-paced combat of aRPGs, combined with the isometric view and skill-based abilities of MOBAs, set in a persistent MMORPG fantasy universe. It was created, like most great ideas, out of a lot of frustration. We were sick of lengthy downloads and patches. We were tired of gaming for thousands of hours and seeing the big corporations, the behemoths, reap all the value that we, the community, created, or worse, seeing it stolen by shady characters on the black market. And finally, we were annoyed with the fact that although games have great peak experiences, much of the gameplay loops are still an unengaging grind.

* What if we could create a fun and highly social game with all the features we love and make it accessible to anyone in the world, no matter where they are from?
* What if we could make our own engine --- one that actually makes developing the game and the entire player experience easy?
* What if we could help to eliminate the black market and bring things to the surface with complete transparency, giving players complete control over their own digital assets?

So, we started building in 2018 with the vision of "fun gameplay first" over everything else. We created a world that is ever changing --- where players can opt in to control parts of the game, such as capitals, cities, towns and villages. Games these days are formulaic, a bit stale, and the game world never changes. You could be playing any popular MMO and the capital cities where everyone congregates would stay the same for a decade, sometimes multiple decades with little to almost zero change.

Having player-owned land makes the game always feel fresh and vibrant, and we split profits with those who help keep the game alive, as it should be. We also use AI to generate events on the fly, sort of like an AI-GameMaster, which always is trying to make sure you are challenged. It uses machine learning to, well, learn from the players within the game, studying their behavior in order to try and deliver them an epic experience, or simply a relaxed one if that is more the style a player would be seeking.

**A FOCUS ON "FUN GAMEPLAY FIRST"**

Ember Sword features multiple continents in one big shared world. It is highly social, with plenty of community based and guild-friendly features. Such as for example, if you are a streamer, we use integrated streaming methods which saves you bandwidth because we will be streaming the game directly to your choice of platform, like Twitch or YouTube, rather than you having to stream both the game and your own feed at the same time. You are going to be exploring various types of biomes, in a fantasy world where nothing is off limits, so you will have to keep your wits about you.

It is classless, meaning that you don't need to adhere to any sort of special build or abilities in order to have fun or join a guild etc. How you play, and your playstyle is completely up to you and what matters is how you apply yourself. This is a playstyle we know is very hard to achieve, as having a class based system makes game development and balancing a whole lot easier to create, and hence why it is the preferred choice of developers --- but we believe that this also limits people's creativity. It limits how they can participate in events, and not to mention, limits their fun, because who wants to be shoehorned into playing a specific role, or having only specific abilities. It also means that you cannot buy your way to the top. You have to have a lot of skill and talent to get there.

There is going to be a wealth of PvE and PvP experiences to enjoy. From the open world featuring a plethora of challenging quests, creature encounters, crafting and forging, to the cavernous dungeons for groups and raids which require cooperative play in order to be completed. We want our players to get social, which we will achieve through competitive content throughout the vast world --- which is going to be big, 16x16km² to be exact.

Of course all of this will be done in the browser --- but make no mistake --- this is not just another browser game. This is a fully functioning highly competitive MMORPG. Having a game accessible via the browser is made possible by our own proprietary engine, Project SERIUS which allows for much higher accessibility, allowing hundreds of millions of users to enjoy it as opposed to a few million.

## The importance of a transparent and self sustaining in-game economy

As gamers ourselves, we have taken all the best features from all the games we love, and put them into Ember Sword. The combat, questing, raids and in-game economy is going to be epic. The whole economy is designed around not giving, excuse my language, a rat's ass about the state of the world economy, about crypto, nor about the markets. We have from the get-go designed Ember Sword to have its own self-sustaining ecosystem. We care first about fun.

**THERE IS NO BUY IN --- AND YOU CANNOT PAY TO ADVANCE OR WIN IN THE GAME.**

Focused on a positive player experience with the economy, we will release a set amount of digital collectibles into the game every month --- based on the amount of active players (which will be minted on-chain) and then spread out through gameplay encounters and other achievements. This allows for maximum scarcity, and previously mentioned transparency, because everyone can see what is being minted, how many, and even be able to see the individual minting number of collectibles. For example, a player can have the first hat \#1 of out of perhaps \#1000 hats.

This means that we, as developers, do not need to waste any time worrying about what sells, nor what will be profitable for the future. We only need to ensure this is a fun experience for everyone.

We also considered harmful bots, and bot farming when we initially came up with the strategy and concept for the game --- because if you have easily achievable collectibles, or items, like in most MMORPGs, you will attract a horde of botters, and player farms to exploit these methods to gain a profit. However, by making items less of a chore, focusing more on gameplay and personal gameplay style, we severely hinder the use and need for bots --- because no one is going to buy these items on black markets when there is no need for it. And collectibles? Well, bots aren't going to be able to farm them, as they will require you to actively participate in the gameplay. To sprinkle on top of all of that, we also use AI to monitor the game to make sure we keep botting to an absolute minimum.

## Blockchain. Is it really needed? What does it add to your game?

Ember Sword is a Free To Play game which utilizes blockchain technology to ensure transparency and rightful ownership of digital collectables. It's not a game made because of blockchain, nor do you need any experience using the technology. You will not need to know how to operate a digital wallet, nor will you be asked to buy anything upfront at all.

We use blockchain because it gives us the advantages of an open ledger, where we and our users can track everything, transparently and openly, creating much more trust between us and the end user. We cannot cheat our community by recreating old collectibles and rereleasing them, because players would be able to see them minted. And furthermore, the economy of the game is contained within a token, where again, everything is transparent. There isn't really much difference from any other MMORPG with its own in-game premium currency, and an auction house or marketplace for items. The only difference here is that we allow players to trade if they so wish, easier tracking, a trusted system where everyone feels more like a true member of the community.

Furthermore, we use the chain to record your item's unique history in-game. This means that when you attach one of your collectibles to your character, they will begin to generate a history of what has been achieved with them. From epic moments where you defeat monsters, bosses and encounters, to special occasions. Say goodbye to boring old memories, say hello to sharing those epic moments forever!

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## Now. Let's get onto Project SERIUS. Why is this engine a 'game changer'?

The technology behind Ember Sword, our homemade proprietary engine, Project SERIUS, is a next generation piece of technology which allows for major improvements across a number of different sectors --- not least for gaming. What sets this game engine apart from others on the market is its speed and scalability. Our engine can process large volumes of data quickly and efficiently, allowing developers to create complex and immersive gaming experiences with a fraction of the time and cost required by other engines.

It allows for easier, more cost effective development which is completely accessible on any browser app or device. This means that any player in any region, down to a 3G+ connection, can now play a AAA game without delay, and without having to wait several days for a download and install to go through. This allows Project SERIUS to penetrate markets previously untapped due to a lack of bandwidth or more technical limitations. Game changer.

Today there is still a lot of stigma surrounding games delivered through a browser, as in the past, these games used to be made with for example flash, and were usually, very simple, especially in terms of graphics. In today's world however, the browser is perfectly capable of delivering high end experiences --- the only limitations here are the technology available through the browser, which in turn is what needs to keep evolving. And it absolutely has evolved, with the emergence and optimization of wonderful applications such as WebGPU, WebAssembly etc, which allows for better performance and development on the web.

If you imagine your browser as a terminal, you can start to imagine that with an internet connection, and if everyone had decent bandwidth with somewhat decent computers, you could deliver practically anything through this 'terminal'. I personally envision that in the future we won't even need an operating system, (like Windows) and instead we will only have terminals (literally browsers) where everything we need is delivered through. From apps for Photo Editing, Music Editing Software, to Video Editing, practically anything you can think of could be directly, smoothly, and safely delivered right to you through your little terminal window. This limits the need for all of us to have huge harddrives, or even massive computer towers. We truly believe this is the future, and that we, as Project SERIUS developers, are absolutely working towards.

Right now, Project SERIUS is focused on developing and delivering experiences for games, starting with Ember Sword. But we are already getting it ready for multiple other industries where it can do wonders. From enabling much better video streaming (think faster/better way of loading and playing videos on streaming platforms) delivering users specific experiences for retail applications, augmented and virtual reality, to automobile solutions and home improvement. All of these sectors can make good use of instantly delivered experiences that are platform agnostic --- available to reach more people around the world. Game changer.

**WHAT'S COMING IN 2023 FOR EMBER SWORD?**

This year, we are going to be showing off a lot more of the game. From game quest loops, more of the open world, a full dungeon experience all with groups enabled, world bosses, fun encounters and puzzles for you to solve and defeat. It is going.. to be.. Glorious!

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What we have in the pipeline, is at first, the good basics of what every great MMORPG needs. We will release a small section of the current game world where you will get to experience how quests work, the various biomes you will come across within the first nation called Solarwood. You will get to see how pieces of player-owned land can look, learn how our fun and intricate crafting system works, and experience some PVE. There will be a variety of monsters to hunt and defeat, and finally you will have to team up with others to take down a world boss, which is a monster type which spawns out in the open world, and requires multiple people to take down. This also includes having fun in the Arenas, which will be the PVP experience, where you can do anything from 1vs1 to 2vs2, 3vs3 and so on.

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Which leads me to the final part, combat, where we hope that you will enjoy the various types of skills and abilities introduced to begin with, from dual wielding cool "pistols", to the more traditional sword and board warrior, to cool magicians throwing spells. There'll be a bit of everything for everyone.

The goal is to have something in your hands around April --- don't kill me if the timeline changes a bit, it is game development after all --- and then again after the summer where we plan on having a really fun dungeon experience ready for you to try out.

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Personally I cannot wait to finally show all of you what we have in store. It has been a few years of development, both for Ember Sword and Project SERIUS Engine. We continue to make great strides further in this ever changing world, and despite the current turbulent market. 2023 is going to be THE year for Bright Star Studios as we edge closer and closer towards the first release of Ember Sword. I know you all are going to love it.

We will continue to communicate more details as to what exactly you are going to experience in the upcoming features tests and demos. We are also going to talk more about Project SERIUS, and why exactly it is a piece of marvellous technology, both for game developers, and gamers alike.

Thank you for your on-going support and we appreciate each and every one of you.

Always remember, even in the darkest of nights, the stars shine the brightest.

**Mark Laursen --- Founder and CEO**

**Bright Star Studios**

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