Cross The Ages Roundtable #1 Recap: Community Discussions and Key Takeaways

The first Cross The Ages Roundtable took place on January 28, 2025, initially scheduled for one hour but extended to two hours due to the depth of discussions. This format allowed for a structured exchange between the community and the team, providing a more in-depth approach than traditional AMAs.

Topics discussed included in-game events, the new TCG gameplay, the rewards and crafting system, migration to the new blockchain, community management, the future of the IP, Lands, and communication strategies.

To improve this format, a community review session is being organized on Discord to gather feedback and adjust future editions based on community expectations.

Resumption of In-Game Events

Current Status and Next Steps

The team confirmed that in-game events will resume before the release of version 1.0, rather than waiting until after.

Why Have There Been No Recent Events?

Development has been prioritized on key patches 0.24 and 0.25, delaying event planning. The goal is to ensure game stability before reintroducing a regular event schedule.

New Event Plans

Future events will be linked to specific game modes and rewards that connect both TCG and Arise. This means that events could impact both games simultaneously, reinforcing Cross The Ages' ecosystem synergy.

New TCG Gameplay

Major Overhaul Coming with Patch 0.24

Cross The Ages is implementing a major gameplay rework, set to be tested in an external phase with the community before full integration.

Co-Development with the Community

The team wants to build this new gameplay alongside players, ensuring it meets player expectations and provides a refined experience before launch.

Why Limited Communication on These Changes?

Developers are being cautious about revealing details too early. Some mechanics could still be altered or removed, which is why limited information has been shared so far.

Rewards System and Crafting

Introduction of the "Eternal Score"

With the migration to the new blockchain, CTA will implement a system to value NFT and Foil collections, rewarding players who own them with exclusive benefits.

Crafting’s Return as a Central Feature

• Crafting will be better integrated into the user interface.
• Rewards will differ between static and NFT cards, encouraging strategic collection and usage.
• Arise Stones and TCG Stones are not the same, so a name change is being considered to avoid confusion.

Balancing between the two games is a priority to prevent one from overshadowing the other.

Migration to the New Blockchain and Lands

Why This Migration?

The team explained that this migration is necessary to improve token and transaction management, while enabling smart contract integration to significantly enhance the user experience by:

• Increasing token accessibility and ease of use,
• Automating certain interactions, making transactions smoother and more secure.

Migration Timeline and Lands Sale

• The migration is underway but has been delayed due to technical and administrative issues.
• Lands will be available after the migration to ensure a smooth user experience and avoid a gap between purchase and functionality.

Token Unlock: Date and Process

• Token unlock is scheduled for March 15.
• Those who do not claim their tokens before this date will need to wait for a future unlock window.

Community Management and Strategic Direction

Rebuilding Trust

The team acknowledged community frustrations regarding recent changes (packs, bonus rolls, stones). Moving forward, the focus is on stabilizing the ecosystem and strengthening communication and transparency.

Planned Improvements for Players

• Better documentation and data access.
• New tools for DAO governance and card rentals.
• A renewed focus on the IP and product quality.

Communication Strategy and Target Audience

A More Structured Approach to Communication

CTA no longer aims for "quick marketing hits" but instead wants to solidify the foundation before launching a broader communication campaign.

Balancing Web2 and Web3

The goal is to expand to a Web2 audience while maintaining a strong Web3 foundation.

The team is also considering replacing AMAs with Roundtables, adjusting the frequency based on community feedback.

The first Cross The Ages Roundtable showed how important it is to have direct conversations between the team and the community. We plan to keep this format going and improve it so that each session is more engaging and useful.

Next Actions:

✔️ Resumption of in-game events before version 1.0.
✔️ Community testing of the new TCG gameplay.
✔️ Implementation of the "Eternal Score" system with blockchain migration.
✔️ Lands launch following the migration.