This is a continuation of the last post. There are some things that have been changed, but the main and mostly final idea of how we will handle bringing this content on. And more importantly, how this will work out for people who vote on this content regularly.
Primary Goals
Regular content Hobby craft content
We're wanting to create content that is entirely powered by steem and the steemit platform. Particularly, what in my opinion is the greatest hobby out there, Warhammer 40k. I want to post artistic and creation processes. Showcase the artistic and uniqueness of this to everyone. Content such as: Painting processes, Creation processes, Model showcases, educational and how tos, Lore creation and discussion, tatica and strategies for playing the game.Building a Competitive Army roster
Now our content will have another side of content. We won't just be showing painting processes, assembly tutorials, but we're going to build a roster that will be competitive in the warhammer 40k gaming realm.Exposing STEEM to the world
Now, I have made the error of advertising the steemit platform before. Every initiative that I've taken to help promote STEEMIT has actually backfired and netted me a loss in followers. So this time, we want to expose the STEEM technology. So as a result, Steem will be the main focus, and will be used to build the lore behind this particular army roster. When people ask about our army and what it stands for, it will be for STEEM, the blockchain technology, the cryptocurrency.
So, the only way that this project actually succeeds is with the curation and upvote of a few big users.
Why do we need strong votes:
Warhammer 40k is extremely expensive hobby
Actually, it really is. Between the costs of paint and hobby equipment to the models, We're looking at a very ambitious project here in terms of costs. Some armies require at the minimum 500.00 to get a barebones force set up.Strong Voters are going to get free stuff
To further incentify support for this content, We're going to be doing a lot of unique models based on the voters. Essentially, we will be creating 2 models for every strong support. 1 Copy of the model goes to the pledgee, one gets added to the Army roster for play.We don't want to rely on outside projects to get this project rolling
One of the things that has come up for funding is patreon. Which would infact help especially with the fact that steem's value is always fluctuating. That being said, We want to keep means of funding primarily from the steem related platform, and other funding sources secondary.We want to expose everyone to the awesomeness of hobbycraft
Specifically, warhammer 40k.
So we would need supporters of this content, For both exposure, sustenance and growth.
Of course, getting someone to believe in your content is a battle that is fought by every single steemian big or small. Now, this is entirely a work in progress, but I have come up with a general idea of how to incentify, and prove to big users, this content is worth following.
Now, this would have to be based on either a pledge-based system, or a tenure-based system. I'm still working out the kinks, but here's what I have so far..
Why Support this content
Integrating yourself/brand into the content
This is actually a big one. When I say integrate yourself with this content, I literally mean, taking you, who you are and what you represent, and creating content around you. If you're a huge whale that upvotes this content the most, you will be translated into the army and lore as such. A strong and high unique character, based on some of your backstory, named after you, painted down to how you look like and even having your logo as a type of insignia on an expensive model.
To help further elaborate, let's take @cryptoctopus as an example, who has pledged to this project already. His upvote is pretty strong, capable of bumping a post up by 50-60 SBD. Which means that's an extremely large contribution. As such, a miniature, which I will customize, to best reflect @cryptoctopus will be introduced to the STEEM MARINE arsenal, complete with @cryptoctopus's Logo, and will reflect his contribution to the project by this miniature's rank and importance to the Army.
This will not be limited to a person. I am fully aware that there may be groups or communities that may want to support this content. There are plans for that as well. For example, what if @adsactly wanted to support this content. Well, instead of making unique characters which high ranking. How about a unique Elite Unit or Squad. Squad @adsactly, composed of unique characters based on members of @adsactly.
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The sky is literally the limit, as Warhammer 40k has one of the most richest and unique army and character lore and models, and it's all customizable with character kits.
Even small elite units are not the limit. What if @minnowsupport had a huge hand of supporting this content and wanted to make it's mark on the Steem Marine arsenal? Well, We're currently representing mankind, so we can easily decide to do Astra Militarum. Let's have a squad of infantry based on all the moderation staff of @minnowsupport, with key members being lieutenants. We have the technology. We can build it.
What if @berniesanders wanted to come in and join in on the fun? 2 Words, Chapter Master.
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Have a hand in shaping the lore
Now, My creative writing is pretty non-existent, I will most likely have to hire someone professional to assist in the writing. That being said, that just makes this aspect even more awesomer.
Supporters will have to vote on certain narratives that will present itself that will influence the lore. Now, this may be part of a narrative campaign, which will shape the nature of future games present. Or perhaps, we will just split them up for twice the amount of interactiveness for our supporters. Which I really like the sound of.
Posts of the lore will be made, and supporters will be able to vote on specific choices the leadership of the army has to take. The results will be recorded and may even influence this army, creating a dynamic history.
Think about this guys.. What if @berniesanders supported this, and was the chapter Master of the STEEM MARINES. But since Bernie just loves to shake the boat, what if a choice presented itself where he decides to follow chaos. BOOOM. SUDDENLY A HUGE BOMB IS DROPPED ON THE STEEM MARINES.
SOME PEOPLE WILL BE OUTRAGED, SOME PEOPLE WILL BE DOWN WITH IT. SUDDENLY, A NEW ARMY OF CHAOS SPACE MARINES IS CREATED, SPLITTING UP THE STEEM MARINE ARMY. COMMAND STRUCTURE IS CHANGED, CIVIL WARS WILL BE FOUGHT, CAMPAIGNS WILL BE BATTLED TO DECIDE THE FATE OF THE STEEM MARINES.
Do you see what I mean? If you're not hyped about this, something is definitely wrong with you.
Battle Reports
So, what is a battle report some of you may wonder? Well, it's actually pretty simple. It's basically a video or stream of an actual game of warhammer 40k being played. It will be presented in a clear and high-quality way. As I will be picking up high-quality recording equipment.
I mean, this content will be all about bringing the experience to you guys, and playing the actual game is a portion of the experience of warhammer 40k.
Free Stuff
Free expensive stuff actually. Every unique and tributed model that is created, will actually be created twice. 1 for the roster of the Steem Marines to be used in future content and battle reports, and one sent to the tributed supporter to do with whatever. These are high-quality miniatures, hand painted and customized by me.
Now for groups and organizations, these models can be sent to one location, or to multiple locations as needed.
Also, there will be other things that I will come up with monthly based on recent lore changes or events such as t-shirts and also be shipping these out to supporters free of charge.
Challenging the Competitive Scene
STEEM MARINES, CHARGE!
In addition to all of this content, STEEM MARINES will be taken to the competitive scene. We will be going to challenge other armies in the competitive scene at local and global tournaments. Where we will spread the good name of the STEEM MARINES and the STEEM blockchain to other people.
And lastly, All of this will be possible using Block-chain technology
Without anyone spending a penny (Except myself of course) all of this fantastic content will be brought to life and sustained using Steem and it's technology. All it needs is quite literally your support.
Side Notes
Some people will undoubtedly want to be part of the shaping force of this. Which is why I will be running a patreon that will grant similar but not quite the same benefits.
People will be able to support the cause and turning this idea into a reality, without having ridiculous amounts of steem delegation. However, to help encourage people to invest into the steem platform, the benefits will be balanced in a way that pledging will always yield more benefits, such as receiving copies of hand-painted miniatures for free.
Instead, people will be able to support this project via patreon, and have benefits such as being created as lower-ranking army soldiers, Discounts on getting painted miniatures, and possibly having a chance to win free stuff at goals.
The idea once again is to give people a chance to support this project, give them benefits, but also incentify investing into the platform.
No Donations Required, Only pledges for upvotes needed
Interested?
I'm going to go ahead and create a discord Server. This will be a very important place to converge as I will be posting announcements, determine eligibility and communicate with all who are interested in supporting this content.
There will also be ranks based on how much support you will be pledging. If you're interested in supporting this project. Please come to this discord channel.
I will be adding features to this discord channel.
Current Supporters
@someguy123
@ausbitbank
@teamsteem
@cryptoctopus
Post will be updated
Share your thoughts
Tell me what you guys think, please talk to me, I promise to respond. All feedback will be priceless and could help shape the success of this content.
This looks cool.
Never played the miniature game(only the Pc games) but i think that Warhammer 40k is one of the few games that have an awesome rich lore.
Hope this work.
Ooooh... I'll be following this project closely :)
It sounds like it could be fun to participate, but I don't have much in terms of funds (or time), so we'll have to see :)
I'm a Curator for @steemmakers, a Maker-centric project here on Steem, so if you/the project make some good posts on creating the marines, feel free to tag us so we can check it out :)
Thanks for your support @pbock, I may need your services in creating somethings. If I designed an insignia, could you create it into a metallic object?
Well. I don't have the equipment to make the metal insignia, but I could certainly make a 3D printable model and then a service like ShapeWays could make it in metal.
You can also check with @markos86, he recently made a casted a Steemit plaque for himself, so he's certainly got the experience for it.
What about those that dont play Space Marine's?
We could have factions made of all kinds, Tau, Eldar and such...
Groups can be a vehicle where their members could be the crew, each embodied by a figure.
A very good question. I already have an answer for that. The Galaxy that the STEEM MARINES is based on holds pretty has all forms of life. I really need to help the help of a creative writer, but this is something we can incorporate easily into the lore. Whilst being able to field multiple armies.
Willing to paint, not that great yet, but willing to make doubles
Can I help in any way? I've loved 40K for at least 15 years and its still easily my favourite universe. I don't have any minitures at the moment, I moved hemispheres, but I'd love to help out in some way.
I do need the services of an experienced creative writer, and video editor. Will update as needed.
Thanks, I've followed you now because of all this sounds amazing!
upvote here and get yout last 5 posts upvoted
good my friend . and thank you for this info ;)
Thanks bro~
you welcome , I've published some of my drawings too ;)
To succeed in this huge project and the conglomeration of a group of artists and creators will give great impetus to art and stimulate creativity
Now I learn a lot from you and I follow your publications constantly
My weak power of speech will not benefit you in anything, though I am worthy of your praise
Yes, I agree. Err, with the first part that is. I will need the help of other artists to help me deliver high quality content. And I will be hiring services of 1. Creative Writer with familiarity with the warhammer 40k lore, 2. Video Editor to help publication and putting together all the content. I will also most likely hire another artist to assist me with illustrations and comics. I have someone in mind for that too.
I love drawing art but I have never tried to paint a painting on a small day
I have an artist friend who paints fantastic paintings he sells and I tried to persuade him to join Steemit by far
I posted him a plate on my page @klasanaj
Incredible. Great initiative
Thank you very much friend! I hope to make it all a reality with enough support.
You do great work dear , keepgoing on .
Namaste
One of the purpose of Steemit to be an all encompassing and positive environment to allow people to communicate in helpful and valuable manners,yes agreed,but I posted my introductory post 24hr ago,which I only get 2upvote,which I think is not a welcome developement to welcome beginners like me,we have to welcome beginners with upvote as much as possible.
This post has received a 15.96 % upvote from @booster thanks to: @malicered, @someguy123.
Thank you @someguy123 for making a transfer to me for an upvote of 11.69% on this post! Half of your bid goes to @budgets which funds growth projects for Steem like our top 25 posts on Steem! The other half helps holders of Steem power earn about 60% APR on a delegation to me! For help, will you please visit https://jerrybanfield.com/contact/ because I check my discord server daily? To learn more about Steem, will you please use http://steem.guide/ because this URL forwards to my most recently updated complete Steem tutorial?
This shows great initiative.
The lovely flood beast.