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King of the HillCryptoThrone

A King of the Hill strategy game — defend the throne against waves of NPCs, build your settlement, and battle other players to become the ruler. Inspired by epic fantasy and tower-defense games.

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Isolated in-world economy

CryptoThrone runs an internal coin economy — the currency players earn and spend in-world — fully isolated from the KBVE account ledger (Khash / Credits). The two never cross.

• Currency — coin and gold-bar inventory items, 100:1.
• Authority — simgrid server-side, synced via InventorySync.

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What it gives you

Features

Defend the throne

Hold the hill against tower-defense-style waves of NPCs closing on the throne room.

Build a settlement

Grow your holdings with settlement-building mechanics and resource management.

Battle other players

Competitive player-versus-player fights for control of the throne.

In-world coin economy

Earn and spend coins and gold bars — an isolated economy that never touches the real account ledger.

100 bullet points, 10 phases

Roadmap

The core of the roadmap is broken into 10 phases that have 10 bullet points in them. These 100 total bullet points give us a rough concept to build and foreplay around the game, the engine and the initial hurdles that we will face.

Phase 1: Concept and Planning

In this phase, the core idea of CryptoThrone.com is defined, market research is conducted, the target audience is identified, and the project timeline is created. A development team is assembled, and initial documents for game design and marketing strategy are drafted. Budget and funding plans, along with legal considerations, are also established.

1. Define Core Concept
2. Market Research
3. Identify Target Audience
4. Create Project Timeline
5. Assemble Development Team
6. Develop Initial Game Design Document
7. Create Initial Art Style Guide
8. Draft Initial Marketing Strategy
9. Set Budget and Funding Plan
10. Legal Considerations and IP Protection

Phase 2: Branding and Design

This phase focuses on creating the visual identity of CryptoThrone.com. It includes designing the logo, developing brand guidelines, creating concept art, designing the UI/UX, and developing website mockups. Branding materials and promotional video concepts are also created.

11. Design Logo
12. Develop Brand Guidelines
13. Create Color Palette
14. Design Typography
15. Create Concept Art for Key Characters
16. Design Initial UI/UX Wireframes
17. Create Initial Website Mockups
18. Design Social Media Graphics
19. Develop Branding Materials (Business Cards, Banners, etc.)
20. Create Promotional Video Concepts

Phase 3: Technical Setup

The technical foundation for the game is established in this phase. This includes choosing the game engine, setting up the development environment, creating the initial game repository, setting up project management tools, and developing initial API specifications. Security protocols and cloud infrastructure are also implemented.

21. Choose Game Engine (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine)
22. Set Up Development Environment
23. Set Up Version Control System (e.g., Git)
24. Create Initial Game Repository
25. Set Up Project Management Tools (e.g., Jira, Trello)
26. Establish Coding Standards and Guidelines
27. Create Initial Database Schema
28. Set Up Cloud Infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure)
29. Implement Basic Security Protocols
30. Develop Initial API Specifications

Phase 4: Game Development

The core game mechanics and assets are developed in this phase. This includes creating character models, designing environments, implementing combat and resource management systems, and developing multiplayer mechanics. AI behavior for NPCs and the leaderboard system are also created.

31. Create Player Character Models
32. Develop NPC Character Models
33. Design Throne Room Environment
34. Develop Settlement Building Mechanics
35. Implement NPC Wave Mechanics
36. Develop Combat Mechanics
37. Implement Resource Management System
38. Create AI Behavior for NPCs
39. Develop Multiplayer Mechanics
40. Implement Leaderboard System

Phase 5: Audio and Visuals

This phase focuses on the audio and visual components of the game. The game soundtrack is designed, sound effects are recorded, animations and special effects are created, and all audio components are integrated. Graphics are optimized for performance.

41. Design Game Soundtrack
42. Record Sound Effects
43. Implement Background Music
44. Add Sound Effects to Game Mechanics
45. Create Animations for Characters
46. Design Special Effects (e.g., Explosions, Magic)
47. Implement Voiceovers (if needed)
48. Optimize Graphics for Performance
49. Test and Adjust Visual Effects
50. Integrate All Audio Components

Phase 6: Website and Marketing

The official website and marketing materials are developed in this phase. This includes building the website’s backend and frontend, integrating cryptocurrency wallets, implementing SEO best practices, creating initial blog content, and setting up social media profiles. Email marketing campaigns are also developed.

51. Develop Website Backend
52. Create Website Frontend
53. Implement User Registration/Login
54. Integrate Cryptocurrency Wallets
55. Develop Blog and News Section
56. Set Up Community Forums
57. Implement SEO Best Practices
58. Create Initial Blog Content
59. Develop Email Marketing Campaigns
60. Set Up Social Media Profiles

Phase 7: Testing and QA

A comprehensive testing plan is developed and executed in this phase. Test cases are created, unit and integration testing are performed, and a bug tracking system is implemented. Alpha and beta testing are conducted with internal and external users, respectively, to gather feedback and fix identified bugs.

61. Develop Testing Plan
62. Create Test Cases for Game Mechanics
63. Perform Unit Testing
64. Conduct Integration Testing
65. Implement Bug Tracking System
66. Perform Alpha Testing with Internal Team
67. Gather Feedback from Alpha Testers
68. Fix Identified Bugs
69. Conduct Beta Testing with External Users
70. Gather Feedback from Beta Testers

Phase 8: Pre-Launch

In this phase, the game mechanics are finalized, and the game is optimized for performance. Final marketing materials are created, press releases are prepared, and promotional events are planned. Early access options are set up, and customer support channels are prepared for the official launch.

71. Finalize Game Mechanics
72. Optimize Game Performance
73. Create Final Marketing Materials
74. Prepare Press Releases
75. Develop Launch Trailer
76. Reach Out to Influencers and Streamers
77. Set Up Pre-Order or Early Access Options
78. Finalize Website Content
79. Set Up Customer Support Channels
80. Prepare for Official Launch

Phase 9: Launch

CryptoThrone.com is officially launched in this phase. Server performance is monitored, immediate issues are addressed, and the community is engaged through social media. Launch metrics and KPIs are tracked, and promotional events are conducted to boost visibility and engagement.

81. Launch Game Officially
82. Monitor Server Performance
83. Address Any Immediate Issues
84. Engage with Community on Social Media
85. Track Launch Metrics and KPIs
86. Send Out Press Releases
87. Promote Game Through Paid Advertising
88. Launch Promotional Events and Contests
89. Monitor Feedback from Players
90. Provide Ongoing Customer Support

Phase 10: Post-Launch

Post-launch activities focus on gathering player feedback, releasing patches and updates, and developing new content. Marketing efforts are expanded, monetization strategies are optimized, and the community is engaged for suggestions. Seasonal events and updates are planned, and a long-term roadmap is developed based on post-launch metrics.

91. Gather Comprehensive Player Feedback
92. Identify Areas for Improvement
93. Release Patches and Updates
94. Develop New Content and Features
95. Expand Marketing Efforts
96. Optimize Monetization Strategies
97. Engage with Community for Suggestions
98. Plan Seasonal Events and Updates
99. Analyze Post-Launch Metrics
100. Develop Long-Term Roadmap

In-world currency

Coin economy

CryptoThrone runs an internal coin economy — the in-world currency players earn and spend inside the game. It is fully isolated from the KBVE account ledger (Khash / Credits). These two must never cross.

The currency

Money is inventory items, defined in itemdb (MDX is source of truth):

Item	ref	key	Stack	buy_price	Notes
Coin	coin	533	stackable, max 50	1	copper base unit, spendable
Gold Bar	gold-bar	538	not stackable (max 1)	150	high denomination, store of value

• Source of truth: apps/kbve/astro-kbve/src/content/docs/itemdb/coin.mdx and gold-bar.mdx. Edit MDX, then nx run astro-kbve:sync:itemdb — never hand-edit generated JSON/binpb.
• Denomination: coin carries compress: { target_ref: 'gold-bar', ratio: 100 }. 100 coins = 1 gold bar. Matched server-side by GOLD_BAR_VALUE = 100 (packages/rust/simgrid/src/sim.rs).

How it’s earned

In apps/agones/cryptothrone/server/src/game.rs:

• GOBLIN_LOOT_REF = "coin", WOLF_LOOT_REF = "coin" — common mobs drop coins.
• BOSS_LOOT_REF = "gold-bar" — the goblin-general boss drops a gold bar.
• Ground spawns seed loose coins (e.g. 5× coin at plaza tile (12, 9)).

Coins live in the player’s server-side inventory (simgrid authority), synced to the client via the InventorySync ephemeral.

Spending & compression

spend_coins() (packages/rust/simgrid/src/sim.rs) is the single spend path. coin_balance() sums coins + gold bars at 100:1 for total spendable value. On shortfall, spend_coins() auto-breaks a gold bar into coins — a bet larger than a 50-coin stack transparently consumes multiple stacks or a bar. Compression is opaque to the player: no manual “convert” action.

Isolation boundary (enforced)

• CryptoThrone coins = in-world inventory items (coin / gold-bar), authoritative in simgrid, scoped to the game world.
• KBVE Khash / Credits = real account-level balances in the jedi wallet:* ledger (packages/rust/jedi/src/state/).

No game-side code path reads or writes the jedi wallet, and vice versa. Gambling, drops, and shops touch only the coin/gold-bar items. Rationale: keep game-economy inflation and gambling RNG contained to the world; never expose the real account ledger to in-game exploits.

Do not cross the boundary

Future economy work (shops, casino, crafting, fees) must operate on coin / gold-bar items only, go through simgrid inventory mutations + InventorySync, and respect the 100:1 denomination. Never reach for the jedi wallet:* ledger from game code.

Consumers

• Blackjack table (CASINO_TABLE_REF = "cloud-city:casino:6,8") settles bets in coin only via spend_coins() / coin_balance() — packages/rust/simgrid/src/blackjack/system.rs. No ledger touch.

Questions

Frequently asked

What is CryptoThrone.com?

CryptoThrone.com is a King of the Hill strategy game where players defend the throne against waves of NPCs, build a settlement, and challenge other players to become the ruler. It is inspired by epic fantasy and tower-defense games.

How is CryptoThrone.com built and hosted?

It is a KBVE game app (apps/cryptothrone) with a Rust axum-cryptothrone backend, deployed to production on the Agones game-server stack via apps/kube/cryptothrone/manifest/cryptothrone-deployment.yaml.

What genre is CryptoThrone.com?

It is a King of the Hill strategy game blending settlement building, tower-defense-style NPC waves, and competitive player-versus-player battles for control of the throne.

Elsewhere

Related

CryptoThrone ServerThe Agones-hosted game backend for CryptoThrone.RareIconA sibling KBVE game project.