In the MMORPG Ember Sword, you can actually earn money. Specifically by trading cosmetic items via a cryptocurrency.
What is Ember Sword? The sandbox MMORPG Ember Sword aims to provide a player experience reminiscent of Ultima Online. You enjoy many freedoms in the game world. You improve your hero through skills; there are no classes.
Crafting and trading are important, as the economy of the MMORPG is driven by players. However, fighting against monsters and other players is also in focus.
Cryptocurrency should set the MMORPG apart from other games
What is special about it? In Ember Sword, it is possible to trade with your items. Specifically through a special cryptocurrency called Pixel Token.
It is even possible to own land and set up market stalls where players can trade. Or you can conduct auctions. For the services you offer on your property, you then charge money.
The developers state that due to the blockchain approach, your items always have value and you truly own them. This approach is not new. It has been experimented with for a while. The MMORPG Tree of Life, for example, implemented a similar system through its own Booboo cryptocurrency.
What is a blockchain, anyway? A blockchain is a database that is not located on just one computer, but is distributed across many. It allows for secure documentation of digital transactions. The transactions are chronologically added, similar to a chain. Hence the term blockchain.
A transaction is therefore always traceable and can be verified. Since the database is on multiple computers, manipulation is also very difficult.
Become the owner of your virtual items
How does this affect Ember Sword? Through the blockchain, you are registered as the owner of an item and every transaction involving it is documented. Thus, you are not just using a cosmetic item as in other MMORPGs; it truly belongs to you.
That also means you can trade it if you wish. Many online games prohibit the official trade of in-game items. This means that you can use the item, but fundamentally, you may not do what you want with it. In Ember Sword, however, trading is explicitly encouraged. You are the owner of an item and what you do with it is up to you.
What items count? Basically, the items you earn in the game through PvE and PvP activities are meant, but also the items you craft yourself. That’s why crafting plays such an important role.
There are no loot boxes or pay-to-win mechanics.
When will Ember Sword be released? The MMORPG does not yet have a release date. However, you can register on the official website and will be informed about the start of the early access phase.
