I have been thinking about creating my own game for a long time, and the Play-to-Earn format seems interesting. A friend of mine developed something similar a year ago, but he didn't take into account the balance of the economy, and as a result, most players started withdrawing more than the game earned. The idea was a failure, although the gameplay itself was cool. I would like to understand how to avoid such mistakes. Where do I start if I have almost no knowledge of blockchain but experience in creating mobile games?
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The topic is really interesting. Nowadays, many people want to combine gaming and crypto, but not everyone understands how complicated this process is. I once read that the most successful Play-to-Earn projects have a strong community that actively supports the game. Therefore, it is probably still important not only to develop something but also to be able to attract players who will support the development of the project. Otherwise, I wish you success, this is definitely the direction that will only gain momentum!
If you already have experience in creating mobile games, this is a good start! But the Play-to-Earn format does require a slightly different approach, especially in the financial model. Your friend probably made the classic mistake of underestimating the economic balance sheet. One of the main tips is to first develop a detailed token mix and test it before launching the game. It is not only about creating cool game mechanics but also about making sure that players cannot “hack” the system and exhaust it. By the way, there is a good guide that can help you understand all the stages of p2e game development. It describes the key points starting from the choice of blockchain to NFT integration. Personally, I once worked with a project where we used a third-party platform to create tokens. The mistake was that we initially thought more about the technology than about the game as such. Therefore, another piece of advice: never put blockchain above the interest of the gameplay. Players come to the game not to make money, but to have fun, and earnings are a bonus.