RYUZO: The Web3 Tamagotchi on Oasys
Forget traditional pets like cats or dogs; it's time to embrace the era of virtual dragon parenting! Even though these pets aren't tangible, AI-powered interaction ensures a captivating experience, all thanks to RYUZO.
Gone are the days of plastic Tamagotchis housing short-lived chicks. Users will now find it far more appealing to nurture an AI-powered pet, especially a character as enthralling as the RYU dragon, brought to life by Bandai Namco, Attructure Inc, Oasys, and double jump.tokyo (DJT). This initiative represents the second wave of genesis NFTs from the Oasys gaming blockchain, branded as Oasyx.
AI-Infused Tamagotchi RYUZO Source: https://medium.com/@oasyx
A heads-up for enthusiasts: don't expect an immediate animated creature just awaiting its feed. Players are in for a treat, with the chance to accompany their virtual pet from its inception in the Web3 realm, specifically from its embryonic stage — the NFT known as MARYU. A sum of 10,000 of these digital eggs has been distributed among NFT OASYX Series 1 holders.
Dragon's egg — MARYU Source: https://medium.com/@oasyx
The AI-NFT Birth Process:
- Shift MARYU from the Hub layer to the Verse layer. During this, users can choose from different Verse options, influencing the future color of both the egg and the emerging dragon.
- Post-transition, burn the MARYU NFT, which results in the emergence of your RYU – a unique Soulbound Token (SBT). This token is non-transferable, meaning it can't be sold on secondary markets or given to other users. The responsibility of nurturing this digital dragon lies solely with you.
- Attend to your RYU, and rear dragons that materialize as typical NFTs, ready to be sold or transferred. A single pet can give rise to five RYU generations. Through this mechanism, the creators hope to see a thriving dragon ecosystem.
Character Growth Journey Source: https://medium.com/@oasyx
Caring for RYU is more than a task; it's an engaging mini-game. You're tasked with playing with and mentoring the dragon, steering its growth to the subsequent generation. Achieving each growth stage demands a 20-day commitment where dragon caregivers must:
- Offer RYU a diverse diet;
- Comfort and stroke their dragon;
- Register it in various races.
The dragon's contentment level with your care can be gauged by its status, revealing its lineage, contentment scale, and emotions. With tender love and care, your dragon will flourish, accomplishing newer feats every day.
Post a 20-day nurturing cycle, you'll be rewarded with a mature dragon, setting the stage for you to begin the nurturing process anew with another pet.
About the Creators
The brainchild of Hajime Nakatani – the founder of Bandai Namco Studios and an instrumental figure at Bandai Namco Research – RYUZO is steeped in gaming heritage. Nakatani, having had a hand in an array of gaming endeavors, spanning from mobile experiences to arcade classics like Galaga3, RollingThunder, and Tekken, is revered in the gaming arena. His vision with Bandai Namco Research is to carve out novel entertainment avenues, drawing from his vast expertise and the power of cutting-edge tech, encompassing AI and XR.
Key collaborators in RYUZO's development include:
- Attructure Inc.: A visionary firm exploring virtual life's intricacies, they mirror the principles of natural selection and genetics in a digital environment. Their innovative tools allow for the creation of "alive" entities in metaverses, charting their evolutionary journey.
- double jump.tokyo: A trailblazer in providing tech solutions for blockchain-centric games and NFTs, their esteemed collaborators include industry giants like Square Enix, Bandai Namco, and SEGA.
