What is this about?

This discussion revolves around a grant application by Smashe for their project, Tales of Elleria, a 3D role-playing game built on Arbitrum One. The grant request is for 50,000 $ARB, intended to create two major in-game collaborative events with distinguished game partners on other blockchains to onboard new users/players. The primary goal is to expand the game’s player base and introduce new players to the Arbitrum ecosystem through these special in-game events. The team has provided a detailed justification for the grant request, including a forecast for integrating Intellectual Property (IP) for two major games from other chains. The grant will also fund two "World Boss" campaigns over four months, with a prize pool of 25,000 $ARB each, aiming to attract both existing and new players.

How is the community reacting?

The community's reaction to the proposal is mixed. Matt_StableLab confirmed that Smashe's application meets all requirements to be considered for a snapshot vote. Jerame20 suggested that Smashe should increase the requested amount. BlockworksResearch and IZUMi_Finance expressed their support for the proposal and justified the requested amount of 50,000 ARB. However, Griff disagreed with the proposal to incentivize gaming on Arbitrum, stating that despite his long-term optimism for the sector, he didn't believe the timing was right. ITUblockchain expressed their support for the proposal, praising the game's appeal, the approach to grant distribution, the focus on attracting new users and cross-platform integration, and the reasonableness of the requested amount.

Why this is positive?

The grant application by Smashe is seen as a positive move as it aims to expand the game’s player base and introduce new players to the Arbitrum ecosystem. The team's detailed justification for the grant request, including a forecast for integrating Intellectual Property (IP) for two major games from other chains, is appreciated by the community. The proposal to fund two "World Boss" campaigns over four months, with a prize pool of 25,000 $ARB each, is seen as a strategic move to attract both existing and new players.

Why this is negative?

Despite the positive aspects, some community members have expressed concerns. Griff disagreed with the proposal to incentivize gaming on Arbitrum, stating that despite his long-term optimism for the sector, he didn't believe the timing was right. This indicates that not all community members are in agreement with the proposal, which could potentially lead to disagreements and conflicts within the community.