It seems that new online card games are popping up everywhere these days. The one I want to talk about today is called Dark Country. Dark Country is an upcoming blockchain-based, trading card game. From their recent game play video, it seems to follow the standard format of fighting over a battlefield with summoned creatures and spells to try and defeat your opponent. Much like MTG, Hearthstone, Gods Unchained, etc.
Dark Country differs a bit in theme, however, showing us a dark fantasy / western mystical vibe! I love the artwork that I've seen so far. I mean, come on! Who doesn't enjoy seeing a zombie cowboy dual-wielding shotguns?!
Dark Country also brings something else interesting to the table -- a rather unique approach to pack opening. Within the WAX ecosystem, mint number can be very important to collectors. And acquiring that #1 mint usually involves being able to be the first to open packs and/or some luck. But rather than force everyone into race as soon as the gates open, the first pack openings will be a randomized, community event!
Everyone who purchases packs will have the opportunity to add them to the opening pool. On Nov 19th at 7:00 PM UTC packs will be randomly selected from the pool to be opened. So everyone in the pool will have a chance to win those valuable #1 mints! This is a very egalitarian way to handle what could otherwise be a frustrating experience. I'm glad to see that folks are coming to the realization that the first come first served method is not always the best way to go!
Cool stuff!
The presale for Cultist packs has already started (10% off). It will end tomorrow and the regular sale will begin. You'll have four hours from then to get your packs into the opening pool. And once the sale is over, any remaining, unsold packs will be burned.
Purchasers also have a chance to receive a special NFT that is not a card but will somehow be usable in-game? Details are unclear. You can read more about this sale at https://darkcountrygame.medium.com/announcing-dc-cultists-sale-your-limited-chance-to-get-unique-items-4-bonuses-inside-e78d28ffc98
And finally, to send you off, here is a writeup from the Dark Country team about what they have accomplished and where they will be going over the next few months. Enjoy!