A short plea to the devs

[[808_BOB]_RlCK]

Seeing the now worrying upward trend of NFTs in video games, I wholeheartedly want to tell Jason and everyone working on this wonderful simulator to not add them into IL-2.

 

Thank you for the love and work you guys are putting into IL-2 in order to allow us to enjoy flying the planes that we cannot afford to fly IRL.

[Thad]

What is or are NFTs? ?

[40plus]

I sincerely think you have nothing to worry about with this title.

[Jaws2002]

1 hour ago, Thad said:

What is or are NFTs? ?

I think he's talking about game money that you have to buy with real money, and only has value in that single game.

I don't think you have to worry about that. The reaction to the unlocks of the initial release, clearly demonstrate that a lot of players are strongly against this practices. Il-2 players are generally older than the average gamer, so what works in kiddie games doesn't necessarily work here.

 

Edited December 16, 2021 by Jaws2002

[RedKestrel]

1 hour ago, Jaws2002 said:

I think he's talking about game money that you have to buy with real money, and only has value in that single game.

I don't think you have to worry about that. The reaction to the unlocks of the initial release, clearly demonstrate that a lot of players are strongly against this practices. Il-2 players are generally older than the average gamer, so what works in kiddie games doesn't necessarily work here.

 

My understanding is that NFT are like bitcoins but for digital art, and some big gaming companies are selling in game NFTs to fleece rubes. So not unlike regular bitcoins 

[Donik]

I've been on the hunt for some good explanations on NFT's for a while.  I finally found a couple explanations on Reddit that got me to understand the concept a little better. Quote below modified to better fit the context of our discussion here.

 

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An NFT is basically a digital proof of ownership. So, in some blockchain it will be written that [808_BOB]_Dafak-man owns this IL-2 Great Battles pilot character (or whatever the asset is).

You can then sell that NFT token to me, and that will be written into the blockchain again. Then I‘m the official owner of that pilot character.

There‘s no real link between the asset and the NFT. If the asset is a digital jpg image, you can still make identical copies of it. But if you are the actual owner, you could proof it with your NFT.

How does this tie into gaming? It‘s actually rather simple: company hears the word blockchain -> $$$

So far the reception has been exclusively negative.

I‘m sure there‘s a use case for NFTs, but gaming is not it.

Link to fully original quote above, here.

 

Explanation 2 that I also found rather enlightening.  Quote here.

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Imagine owning the keys to a car that anyone can drive, that has no doors and that has no need for keys in the first place, but you can buy said keys and then brag about owning them. Also, it's considered "illegal" to drive said car without keys but no one cares

 

[AndyJWest]

NFT = tax on stupidity.

[Jade_Monkey]

3 hours ago, Thad said:

What is or are NFTs? ?

 

If you want to keep whatever faith in humanity you have left, don't look it up.

 

[FuriousMeow]

NFTs?

 

Edited December 16, 2021 by FuriousMeow

[LukeFF]

1 hour ago, AndyJWest said:

NFT = tax on stupidity.

 

Yep, just like the lottery. 

[Gambit21]

You're as likely to see a Pokmon pilot model...relax.

 

 

[[808_BOB]_RlCK]

NFTs are basically capitalism 2.0 where the rich are trying to sell a Ponzi scheme just so they become even richer while also subsequently killing the environment because they are based on cryptocurrency.

[ZachariasX]

3 hours ago, Gambit21 said:

You're as likely to see a Pokmon pilot model...relax.

Get Normandy and this SpitfireIX evolves into a SpitfireXIV.

[Asgar]

1. Introduce the Do 335 into GBS

2. Make it a NFT.

3. Sell it for the price of the real a/c to some idiot 

4. Profit! XD

[Guster]

Introduce FFFs (Friendly Fire Fine). A quid per hit including fragments would do, so you've got to be careful with those HE rounds.

[Feathered_IV]

$1300 for a one-off digital ownership of a LeBillfish pilot skin?  Sign me up!

[Rjel]

I wish for world peace and that NFTs are never added to the Great Battles series for the good of all mankind. And puppies. 

[Irishratticus72]

7 hours ago, Gambit21 said:

You're as likely to see a Pokmon pilot model...relax.

 

 

Imagine a feckin' Raichu behind the stick of a K4! I'd crap meself.

[Jade_Monkey]

5 hours ago, Asgar said:

1. Introduce the Do 335 into GBS

2. Make it a NFT.

3. Sell it for the price of the real a/c to some idiot 

4. Profit! XD

 

Everybody can fly it, but that person "owns" it.

 

Love the idea.

[Motherbrain]

I'm more worried Il2 will become a free to play, PvP grind fest like some other game I won't mention.

 

The amount of people who don't seem to care about single player games anymore is disheartening.

[Diggun]

Lots of utterly baseless concerns in this thread...

[[CPT]Crunch]

I have NFT for this.  (No F#*&#^g Time)

[Asgar]

4 hours ago, Jade_Monkey said:

 

Everybody can fly it, but that person "owns" it.

 

Love the idea.

No, only that one person can fly. Also fits the number of actually flying ones then in relation to the active players

[Livai]

9 hours ago, Asgar said:

1. Introduce the Do 335 into GBS

2. Make it a NFT.

3. Sell it for the price of the real a/c to some idiot 

4. Profit! XD

 

Rationing gives you your Fair share XD

 

4 hours ago, Jade_Monkey said:

 

Everybody can fly it, but that person "owns" it.

 

Love the idea.

 

Really, login password and everyone can fly.............brilliant idea XD

[PatrickAWlson]

4 hours ago, Motherbrain said:

I'm more worried Il2 will become a free to play, PvP grind fest like some other game I won't mention.

 

The amount of people who don't seem to care about single player games anymore is disheartening.

 

1C has consistently stated that single player is the vast majority of their user base.  If you look at the work that they are doing, much if it, whether SP or MP related,  is focused on not being air quake.  Maps, ground objects, career mode, advanced QMB, more mission making capabilities - that is really for the SP, Coop, and MP base that is interested in something that feels like WWII than than air quake.

[Jade_Monkey]

37 minutes ago, Asgar said:

No, only that one person can fly. Also fits the number of actually flying ones then in relation to the active players

It was a reference to NFTs, and how anyone can copy and use the image without "owning" it.

[AEthelraedUnraed]

15 hours ago, Gambit21 said:

You're as likely to see a Pokmon pilot model...relax.

 

Did you miss Janson's announcement?

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Announcing IL2: Battle of Kantō

Attention Pilots! Do you have what it takes to become the new IL2 Master? Find out in this exciting new module!

- We know we said we didn't have enough references to make Japanese aircraft, but don't worry! This module brings Zero A6M*!
- Shoot down aircraft, or catch them by ramming! Caught aircraft are added to your airplane pool.
- Earn XP by shooting down enemies and see your aircraft evolve (Yak-1s69 -> Yak-7B -> Yak-9)!
- Earn medals by completing the scripted campaigns (Red Star, Ehrenpokal, Air Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Hero of the SU, Medal of Honor, Victoria Cross, Ritterkreuz)!
- After winning all eight medals, battle the Elite Four (Yak-9, P-51, Me-262, Tempest) and fight the final Multiplayer battle against the reigning Champion to gain the title for yourself!

 

*i.e., no A6Ms. Not as in "the A6M Zero".

[MisterSmith]

Moved to Free Subject as it just barely relates to the game or any announcements.

 

[marycarneg]

The guys have been playing online games for a long time but have never heard of NFT. I know that there is NFT in payment systems ... in fact, data transfer technology. Why is NFT needed in video games?