title: "COPICafe Episode 105 - Purple Track & NFT Sale" description: "Summary and detailed breakdown of COPICafe Episode 105 featuring the upcoming NFT sale, balancing Web2 & Web3, compass navigation system, purple race track, performance improvements, and new junker jetpack." updated: 2025-09-12
Episode 105 - Purple Track & NFT Sale
In COPICafe Episode 105, Rob and Josh discuss new NFT sales, the purple racing track, marketplace updates, and onboarding improvements.
They also introduce a Game Access Pass, share updates on the compass navigation tool, and discuss the challenges of balancing Web2 and Web3 mechanics.
Scruffy shares his experience with a graphics card upgrade, highlighting performance improvements with DLSS and FSR, while the episode wraps up with a preview of the new junker jetpack NFT.
00:00:00 The hosts introduce Cornucopias and announce an upcoming NFT sale featuring new assets like the Valkyrie F9-R. Focus on balancing benefits for existing NFT holders with onboarding new players.
00:05:00 Discussion on balancing Web2 and Web3. Some assets will have fixed rarity, others multiple rarities. Items will be sold on Cardano and BASE chain. Marketplace progress and the introduction of a Game Access Pass for newcomers.
00:10:00 New compass navigation system with icons for points of interest (Calido Raceway, public transport). It will later tie into quests and unlockable rewards. Updates on file node rewards and preview of the purple track.
00:15:00 DLSS updates and gameplay on the purple track, described as a medium-difficulty experience between yellow and red. Hosts discuss performance challenges and potential improvements with practice.
00:20:00 Scruffy shares his upgrade from Vega 64 to 1080ti, significantly improving frame rates. Notes DLSS can increase FPS by 50-100%, while AMD’s FSR offers similar benefits. Discussion of testing methods and optimization tips.
00:25:00 Exploration of the purple racing track. More challenging than yellow, but less difficult than red. Players can craft items like backpacks, while NFT versions offer unique aesthetics and fixed supply.
00:30:00 Updates on the marketplace NFT sale. Some assets pegged to USD, payable via credit cards or stablecoins (USDT/USDC). Hosts emphasize educating players on wallets and blockchain use. Contest winner announced for AI-made trailer.
00:35:00 Introduction of the junker jetpack, a rugged low-cost survival tool crafted from spare Earth parts. Despite its humble design, it is essential for gameplay and ready for immediate in-game use.