The LootCast with Flow & BA: Recent Episodes
BinaryAssets
The LootCast features the thoughts and ramblings of Flowbot and BinaryAssets. We cover crypto, NFTs and gaming topics.
In this episode Flow discusses his experiences from AxieCon as BA tries not to die of FOMO. They cover:
- AxieCon Overview and Layout
- Presentations and thoughts
- Third Party Booths & Stations
- Tournaments & Esports
Follow Flow and BA on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FLOWandBA
Resources:
Peanut Butter Milk Stout Nitro - https://lefthandbrewing.com/beers/peanut-butter-milk-stout-nitro
Check out the AxieCon Stream Replays - https://www.twitch.tv/axieinfinity
Disclaimer:
This Podcast was uploaded on Sept 16th but was recorded at an earlier date, there may be changes between the time this was created and now.
LootCast is created for educational and entertainment purposes only. The contents here are NFA, it is best to always DYOR.
In this episode Flow & BA discuss their experience with Season 0 of Axie: Origin. Topics covered include:
- Thoughts on Season 0
- Summer Breeding Event
- Balance Changes
- Level 2 Parts
Follow Flow and BA on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FLOWandBA
Resources:
Dogfish Head - 120 Minute IPA - https://www.dogfish.com/brewery/beer/120-minute-ipa
Download and Play Origin - https://welcome.skymavis.com/download/
Season 0 Substack - https://axie.substack.com/p/phase3
Disclaimer:
This Podcast was uploaded on (Sept 7th, 2022) but was recorded at an earlier date, there may be changes to the game between the time this was created and now.
LootCast is created for educational and entertainment purposes only. The contents here are NFA, it is best to always DYOR.
In this episode Flow & BA discuss the 2D platformer EtherJump. You can build your own "Mario Maker" type levels and anyone can play them directly from OpenSea. Topics covered in this episode include:
- What is EtherJump?
- How difficult is it to build a level?
- $Jump tokens and future earning capabilities
- Upcoming features
Follow Flow and BA on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FLOWandBA
Resources:
Watershed Bourbon Aged in Apple Brandy Barrels - https://drizly.com/liquor/whiskey/bourbon/watershed-barrel-strength-bourbon-aged-in-apple-brandy-barrels/p132060
Play EtherJump - https://play.etherjump.game/
Buy EtherJump Plots - https://opensea.io/collection/etherjump-plots
Roadmap - https://roadmap.etherjump.game/
Llamaverse Website - https://www.llamaverse.io/
Disclaimer:
This Podcast was uploaded on Sept 1st 2022, but was recorded at an earlier date, there may be changes to the game between the time this was created and now.
Lootcast is created for educational and entertainment purposes only. The contents here are NFA, it is best to always DYOR.
In this episode Flow & BA revisit the very first game they ever discuss on the podcast...CryptoRaiders. They rehash the changes and what expectations were met since the last conservation.
Topics covered in this episode:
- The launch of the Unity client
- Breakdown of the new classes feature
- Changes to the game since the first episode
- Features that Flow & BA are excited for in the future
Follow Flow & BA on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FLOWandBA
Resources:CryptoRaiders website - https://www.cryptoraiders.gg/
Disclaimer:
This Podcast was uploaded on August 23rd, 2022 but was recorded at an earlier date, there may be changes to the game between the time this was created and now.
LootCast is created for educational and entertainment purposes only. The contents here are NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE, it is best to always DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH.
This is the second half of the discussion around Altered State Machine. You can find the first part here:
Altered State Machine - Pt 1
Topics covered in this episode:
- Party Bears
- Seekers
- Futureverse and Root Network
- Partnerships with Ripple
- Similarities in Non-Fungible Labs vs Yuga Labs
Follow Flow & BA on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FLOWandBA
Resources:
- Party Bears Collection - https://under.fluf.world/gallery/0x35471f47c3c0bc5fc75025b97a19ecdde00f78f8
- Seekers 101 - https://medium.com/seekers-xyz/the-seekers-101-01-fb9292e93e
- Sylo token - https://sylo.io/
- Futureverse Website - https://www.futureverse.com/
Disclaimer:
This Podcast was uploaded on AUG 17th, 2022 but was recorded at an earlier date, there may be changes to the game between the time this was created and now.
LootCast is created for educational and entertainment purposes only. The contents here are NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE, it is best to always DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH.
Flow & BA discuss their foray into the Altered State Machine ecosystem and why they are excited for artificial intelligence in NFTs. Topics include:
- Why ASM brains are the most exciting part of the ecosystem
- Future utility for brains
- Why BA bought FLUFs and other FLUF NFTs
Follow Flow & BA on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FLOWandBA
Resources:
- ASM Website: https://www.alteredstatemachine.xyz/
- FLUF World Website: https://www.fluf.world/
Disclaimer:
This Podcast was uploaded on AUG 3rd, 2022 but was recorded at an earlier date, there may be changes to the game between the time this was created and now.
LootCast is created for educational and entertainment purposes only. The contents here are NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE, it is best to always DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH.
In this episode Flow & BA discuss the games they are playing on a weekly basis. Games covered include:
- Million on Mars
- Axie Infinity: Origin
- Crypto Unicorns
- Gods Unchained
Follow Flow & BA on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FLOWandBA
Disclaimer:
This Podcast was uploaded on AUG 3rd, 2022 but was recorded at an earlier date, there may be changes to the game between the time this was created and now.
LootCast is created for educational and entertainment purposes only. The contents here are NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE, it is best to always DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH.
In this episode Flow & BA revisit the NFT tactic-style strategy game, Voxies. They originally covered Voxies during the initial launch of the alpha in Ep 7 of LootCast. Some of the topics in this episode include:
- Changes since the last Voxies podcast.
- What are recruits? And breaking down the free 2 play model.
- 1 token vs 2 token economies
Resources:
Ep 7 of LootCast - Voxies: https://lootcast.buzzsprout.com/1925114/10213932-ep-7-voxies-the-good-the-bad-the-promising
Whitepaper: https://whitepaper.voxies.io/
Follow Flow & BA on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FLOWandBA
Disclaimer:
This Podcast was uploaded on JULY 19th, 2022 but was recorded at an earlier date, there may be changes to the game between the time this was created and now.
LootCast is created for educational and entertainment purposes only. The contents here are NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE, it is best to always DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH.
In this episode Flow & BA discuss the Bungie-style NFT first person shooter, EV.IO. Some of the topics covered include:
- The gameplay and it why it reminds them of Halo & Destiny
- The really interesting whitelist mechanic for minting skins
- The importance of skins aesthetics in gaming
Resources:
- NFT information for EV.IO: https://nft.ev.io/
- Clan information: https://ev.io/clan-faq
Follow Flow & BA on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FLOWandBA
Disclaimer:
This Podcast was uploaded on JULY 6th, 2022 but was recorded at an earlier date, there may be changes to the game between the time this was created and now.
LootCast is created for educational and entertainment purposes only. The contents here are NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE, it is best to always DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH.
In this episode Flow & BA discuss the NFT first person shooter, Undead Blocks. Some of the topics covered include:
- The Undead Blocks alpha gameplay and their experience with it
- Can zombies actually carry spears?!?
- Tokenomics and the Undead Blocks "2.5" token model
- Future maps and sponsors in the game
Resources:
- Undead Blocks Whitepaper: https://undead-blocks-team.gitbook.io/undead-blocks-whitepaper/gameplay/introduction
- Staking Pools for NFTs: https://www.undeadblocks.com/staking
Follow Flow & BA on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/FLOWandBA
Disclaimer:
This Podcast was uploaded on JUNE 28, 2022 but was recorded at an earlier date, there may be changes to the game between the time this was created and now.
LootCast is created for educational and entertainment purposes only. The contents here are NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE, it is best to always DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH.
In this episode Flow & BA discuss their experience with the BigTime early access gameplay.
Topics covered in this episode:
- BigTime Gameplay Overview
- Early Access First Impressions
- Spaces (Land) and It's Utility
- Tokenomics Breakdown
Resources:
- BigTime Medium Articles: https://medium.com/@playbigtime
- BigTime Wiki: https://wiki.bigtime.gg/big-time-getting-started/welcome
Follow Flow & BA on Twitter:
Flow: https://twitter.com/flowbot44
BA: https://twitter.com/BinaryAssets
Disclaimer:
This Podcast was uploaded on JUNE 22, 2022 but was recorded at an earlier date, there may be changes to the game between the time this was created and now.
LootCast is created for educational and entertainment purposes only. The contents here are NOT FINANCIAL ADVICE, it is best to always DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH.
In this episode Flow and BA breakdown the following STEPN topics:
- Overview of STEPN
- Tokenomics and the outlook of their two token system
- Is the STEPN hype sustainable?
- Comparisons to another huge NFT game (hint Runes and Charms)
Flow and BA recap their adventures at the Axie Infinity Retreat (AIR22) in Las Vegas. They discuss:
- The HyperX eSports Arena in the Luxor Casino
- The events at AIR22
- Live Panels
- Axie Origin Tournament
- Axie Jeopardy
- The live Axie Classic Tournament
- First hand experience live casting a tournament with professional production
Resources:Axie Retreat - https://www.axieretreat.com/esports
HyperX Arena - https://hyperxarenalasvegas.com/
This this episode Flow & BA have a squaretable discussion about what they look for in NFT games. Some topics covered:
- What to look for when deciding to jump into a new game from a gamers perspective.
- Is there still room for speculators and investors in NFT games?
- What does the evolution of games look like in the crypto space?
Resources:SoundMint - https://www.soundmint.xyz/
BigTime - https://bigtime.gg/
EmberSword - https://embersword.com/
In this episode we discuss the NFT game Blankos which is looking to bridge the traditional web2 gaming with the crypto gaming world. Topics covered in this episode:
- General Overview and Gameplay
- Marketplace Dynamics and Bridging NFTs to Ethereum
- Gem Rush (Prestige your characters for upgraded aesthetics)
Resources:
Blankos Website - https://blankos.com/
Assets available to bridge to ETH - https://news.mythicalgames.com/eth-bridge-beta-ends
Gem Rush information - https://news.mythicalgames.com/gem-rush-klown
In this episode we discuss a couple Crypto Unicorns topics:
- Our initial thoughts on the land gameplay launch
- Some upcoming events (Summer of Love & The Pioneer Program)
- Wild speculation on Shadowcorns and their role in the game
Useful Links:
Crypto Unicorns - https://www.cryptounicorns.fun/
Unicorns Gameplay Guide: https://cryptounicorns.notion.site/cryptounicorns/Crypto-Unicorns-Game-Guide
Summer of Love Event: https://medium.com/@lagunagames/game-launch-summer-of-love-60feba8eed4e
Pioneer Program: https://medium.com/@lagunagames/pioneer-program-ad07e24d23ac
In this episode we cover the Wax (and soon Solana) blockchain game Million on Mars. We discuss:
- Overall gameplay
- What its like using the Wax blockchain
- What to expect when Glitter launches on Solana
- How guilds can operate in the game
Resources:
Play Million on Mars: https://milliononmars.io/
Player Guide and Resources: https://docs.milliononmars.com/playerguide/
Flow and BA talk about Mini Royale, why it has so much potential, and what's in the future roadmap for the game. Mini Royale is a NFT based first person shooter on Solana.
Flow and BA discuss the recent Axie land presentation, what they've experienced in the past, and what they hope for in the future. They look back over the years and rehash their journey since they first bought land in 2019.
We mixed it up this week and decided to talk about random topics in the NFT space. We also looked back at our first 9 episodes to discuss what where we've been wrong, and what we might be doing right.
Links covered in the episode:
Crypto Unicorns - https://www.cryptounicorns.fun/
CyberBrokers - https://cyberbrokers.io/
Zima Red Podcast w/ CyberBrokers team: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-uhSF14O0A
Flow & BA discuss the CyberKongz ecosystem and the newly launched minigame "Play & Kollect"
Official Documentation for CyberKongz: https://docs.cyberkongz.com/
Follow Flowbot: https://twitter.com/flowbot44
Follow BA: https://twitter.com/BinaryAssets
Flow & BA talk about The Sandbox and its Alpha Season 2. They discuss what the different experiences look like and what sort of potential they see. Then they discuss how game economies are evolving and what factors are driving them.
https://www.sandbox.game/en/
We discuss Voxies, what we like about the future, and the issues we see in the open beta.
Today we kick off the episode with a glass of whisky then we get into Skyweaver and compare it to our favorite TCG, Gods Unchained. We find out there's pros and cons to each game.
Skyweaver Website: https://www.skyweaver.net/
Gods Unchained Website: https://godsunchained.com/
In today's episode we discuss Gods Unchained and why we think its the most fun game in the NFT space.
Today we talk about a new game on Polygon called Crytpo Unicorns and why its one of our favorite games launching.
In this episode we cover Pegaxy the NFT horse racing game. We give a summary of the game play, if the economics can be sustained, and what the future looks like.
This is the first episode of The LootCast w/ Flow & BA. We give a quick backstory into us then dive into CryptoRaiders.
Note: this is our first podcast and we ran into some audio issues so unfortunately the quality is not the best. We will try to do better for episode 2!