This article explains the overview of the Craft System.
Overview:
The Craft System consists of three main processes: Craft, Extract, and Dismantle.
These processes use Arcade Machines and Arcade Parts to create a cycle of producing new Arcade Machines.
The basic cycle is as follows:
- Obtain Arcade Parts (AP) and Teras.
- Consume AP and Teras to execute Craft and acquire an Arcade Machine.
- Accumulate Energy in the owned Arcade Machine through gameplay.
- Consume Energy and Teras to perform Extract and obtain new AP (Arcade Parts).
- Consume an Arcade Machine that can no longer accumulate Energy to perform Dismantle and obtain new AP (Arcade Parts).
- Use the newly acquired AP (Arcade Parts) and Teras to execute Craft and acquire an Arcade Machine. Repeat steps 3 to 6.
Each of these processes can be conducted from the World Manager.
The following is an explanation of the elements related to the cycle of the Craft System.
AM (Arcade Machine):
An AM (Arcade Machine) is an NFT that enables playing games. Each AM can be installed in a Game Center, allowing gameplay and earning rewards based on performance.
Each AM has a tank called an Accumulator, which collects Energy as you or other players play games.
AMs can be created through the Craft process.
Arcade Parts:
Arcade Parts are components used to create Arcade Machines. They can be obtained through:
- Rewards from events.
- Conversion from holding a certain number of Junk AP.
- Purchases from NFT marketplaces.
- Executing Extract.
There are four types of AP (Arcade Parts):
- ROM
- Accumulator (Acc)
- Upper Cabinet (UC)
- Lower Cabinet (LC)
Junk Arcade Parts are a type of AP. Holding ten Junk APs allows you to convert them into one Craftable AP.
Craft:
Crafting is possible when you have assembled the required types of AP. To execute Craft, you must hold at least one of each type of AP, and a certain amount of the in-world currency, Teras, is required.
For specific procedures, please refer to this article.
Extract:
Extract allows you to randomly obtain the following parts:
- AP (Arcade Parts)
- Junk AP (Arcade Parts)
To execute Extract, you need to install your AM in the Game Center and accumulate Energy in the Accumulator (Acc) each time a user plays. In-world currency, Teras, is also required.
The maximum amount of Energy that can be stored in the Accumulator (Acc) decreases with each Extract, eventually reaching a point where it can no longer accumulate Energy.
For more details and procedures, please refer to this article.
Dismantle:
Dismantle is an action that allows you to extract Arcade Parts from your owned Arcade Machine. This enables you to obtain three Parts: ROM, Upper Cabinet, and Lower Cabinet, excluding the Accumulator.
You can Dismantle by consuming an Arcade Machine that has an empty Accumulator (Acc) and can no longer accumulate Energy, along with Teras. Dismantle allows you to obtain an Upper Cabinet or Lower Cabinet inheriting some of the Arcade Machine's experience, enabling the crafting of a new Arcade Machine with initial experience. It also allows the repurposing of Arcade Machines that no longer meet market needs or have reduced player engagement, reconstructing them into more profitable machines.
Note: As of January 8, 2024, the Dismantle function is not yet implemented.