Episode 115 - Aero Trails

In Episode 115 of COPICafe the hosts Rob and Josh delve into the intricacies of the open-world MMO game Cornucopias, set in a colorful sky realm of floating islands.

They share insights on avatar creation, crafting, and combat, while also celebrating the holiday season and teasing exciting upcoming content, such as a land favoriting feature and interactive property maps.

The discussion covers development highlights, including a new unique cyberpunk Calido Valley City area, the team’s experiences over the past year, and the significance of community engagement.

Through humor and reflections on past conventions, they emphasize the joy of teamwork and community connection, encouraging viewers to engage with their content as the game continues to evolve.

[00:00:00] Holiday greetings and previews of upcoming content like land favoriting and new game build highlights. Light banter on drinks and attire while expressing excitement for Cornucopias developments.

[00:05:00] Discussion on the imminent new build, land plot purchases, and a web browser map with property photos. Mention of Calido Valley City with urban visuals, plus performance updates and new content.

[00:10:00] Cyberpunk-themed Calido Valley area details, community reflections on memorable moments, family gatherings, market challenges, and optimism for 2025.

[00:15:00] Yearly accomplishments including Solace worlds and jetpacks. Memorable conventions, meeting figures like Andy and Eric Peterson, and nostalgic team bonding moments.

[00:20:00] Community engagement and crypto values. Poker tournament story, node sale success, node tech development, and major releases showing team growth.

[00:25:00] Shift to fewer but larger updates. Inventory system, world travel, Solace travel loop, COPIC stake pool rewards, and Base chain addition for more exposure.

[00:30:00] Tokenomics and COPI utility. Advisors added. Jetpacks enhancing gameplay. Ongoing updates improve performance, efficiency, and stability.

[00:35:00] Artistic evolution from cartoonish to realistic. New artists improving design. Atmas ship sale. Introduction of Aero Trails with crowd dynamics and quest systems. Ends with team racing challenge.

[00:40:00] Competitive item-collection challenge. Futuristic designs, cowboy character Rattlesnake hints, community questions on animal design, and balance of survival with family-friendly content.

[00:45:00] Combat dynamics with diverse monsters but minimal gore. Activities include farming, fishing, and raiding. Upcoming quest systems with seasonal themes. Reflections on development journey and gratitude to the community.

[00:50:00] Preview of Esperanza and Fortune worlds. Emphasis on player and content growth for 2025, humorously dubbed the "Year of the Corn." Episode closes with holiday wishes and music.