In web3 gaming, we often obsess over token sinks and asset prices. But we ignore the most important metric of all: Habit.
Currently, a new player in Foundation Mode who loses five battles in a row earns nothing. They get discouraged. They might quit. We need a system that rewards Loyalty, not just Victory.
This proposal introduces "The Weekly Warlord Challenge," a simple 7-day cycle designed to stabilize Daily Active Users (DAU) and ensure new players keep coming back for the ultimate carrot: A Guaranteed Foundation Pack.
This is not a passive login bonus where you click a button and leave. To count for the day, a player must do two things:
The rewards are designed to help new players build their deck via Glint and Merits, while the Foundation Tokens give them a lottery ticket for massive prizes.
| Day | Requirement | Reward |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Play 1 Battle | 100 Glint + 50 Merits |
| Day 2 | Play 1 Battle | 150 Glint + 1 Fortune Entry 🎟️ |
| Day 3 | Play 1 Battle | 200 Glint + 1 Gold foil Potion |
| Day 4 | Play 1 Battle | 250 Glint + 5 Fortune Entries 🎟️ |
| Day 5 | Play 1 Battle | 300 Glint + 1 Legendary Potions |
| Day 6 | Play 1 Battle | 350 Glint + 1 Energy |
| Day 7 | Complete 7-Day Streak | 📦 Guaranteed Foundation Pack |
To make this system work, we leverage two assets the team can distribute easily but which hold immense value for players.
New players in Frontier mode often struggle to get their first wins. By giving them steady progress (Glint/Merits) just for participating, we keep them in the ecosystem until they learn the strategy.
There is no better feeling in a TCG than ripping open a fresh pack of cards. By making this achievable simply by showing up, we train players to make Splinterlands a daily habit.
The requirement to Play 1 Battle is vital. It converts a "Visitor" into a "Player." Once they play one game to keep their streak alive, they are likely to play two, then three. The hardest part is getting them to click "Battle" the first time. This system guarantees that click.
This system secures the most valuable asset in gaming: Active Player Count.
It is simple. It is fair. And for the new player staring at a foundation collection, that weekly Foundation Pack is the lifeline they need to become a lifelong fan.
-Thanks for you time! IBlast