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Table Of Contents
Introduction
Tatsumeeko is a groundbreaking gaming IP, developed by Tatsu Works, that merges casual, adventure, and MMO gameplay with social elements and MMORPG mechanics, including automatic PvP and PvE combat.
This game actively uses Discord’s robust social features, building directly upon the Tatsu Discord bot, already integrated into over 1.4 million servers, to connect with a massive user base.
I would liken it to a Trojan Horse, but instead of hiding threats, it’s filled with an immersive universe ready to infiltrate our Discords with joy, turning our digital hangouts into playgrounds of endless adventure. This is Tatsumeeko, a gateway to fun, creativity, and community like never before.
Among the notable Discord communities employing Tatsu are those associated with PewDiePie, Davie504, Moistcr1tikal, Mobile Legends, Team Liquid, and fan clubs for celebrities like Kanye West, Ariana Grande, and the Hololive Fan Server.
Unlike the anime IPs highlighted in this series, Tatsumeeko doesn’t come with an accompanying anime series or manga. Yet, its visual style deeply resonates with anime aesthetics, and the technology behind it merits attention.
Artwork
This art style brilliantly fuses 2D anime art with pixel art techniques, set against a pseudo-3D environment reminiscent of the turn-based, isometric tactical RPGs of the ’90s, like Final Fantasy Tactics and Tactics Ogre. This unique blend creates a nostalgic yet distinct aesthetic with a visual flair that’s both retro and timeless
Tatsu Works is composed of 40+ industry veterans from studios like Square Enix, Gumi, Koei Tecmo, and Tencent. The game’s UI and font choices appear to be significantly influenced by Square Enix’s design ethos, reflecting a deep appreciation for their aesthetics.
The team has openly shared their enthusiasm for MMORPGs, notably FFXIV, and creator-driven platforms like Minecraft, which is evident in both the artistic direction of Tatsumeeko and the innovative tools they’re crafting. These tools are poised to advance user-generated content (UGC) in new and exciting ways, as highlighted in one of their blog posts.
It is our goal to build up a robust toolset to enable creators to build new experiences, events, items, automations and more for communities in the Tatsumeeko metaverse. These tools will first be used internally by our team to create the RPG content that players see on a regular basis.
Strategy
Tatsumeeko seeks to deliver a holistic, immersive, and accessible gaming experience through its web3 idle strategy RPG metaverse ALL within the comfort of your discord server.
This game emphasizes:
- Loot Progression: Players can engage in collecting and upgrading items, enhancing the depth of gameplay.
- Building: Users have the opportunity to construct and customize their virtual spaces.
- Community: Fostering strong community interactions is at its core, encouraging social engagement.
- Multiplayer Elements: Multiplayer features that enrich the interactive and cooperative aspects of play.
As mentioned before, this innovative gaming universe is seamlessly integrated within Tatsu, an already thriving Discord bot known for its community engagement tools, thereby leveraging an existing user base to enhance the Tatsumeeko experience.
Core features
An immersive world
Like any other RPG, there is a main story and some side quests, characters and NPCs that bring the world alive.
Tatsumeeko has in-game activities that are divided into three main categories:
- Adventure
- Exploration
- Main Story quests
- Side Story quests
- Combat (automatic combat, based solely on player stats)
- Battles
- Dimensional Invasions
- Dungeons
- PvP ladder tournaments
- Social / Side activities
- Achievements
- Exploration logs
- Monster cards
- Mini-games
- Resource gathering and crafting
- Character customizations
Party progression
Many mobile games (often called “mobage”) let you form a team with characters that you can’t really change or make your own. This doesn’t work well for a metaverse, where people want to feel like they’re part of the world with their own unique identity.
So, in Tatsumeeko, they came up with a solution:
- You have your own personal avatar that represents you in the game. This is like your main character.
- You can actively choose three other characters to join your avatar, forming a dynamic party that you swap out based on your in-game activities, such as combat, resource gathering, or other tasks.
- Each of these party members can grow stronger, get better gear, and improve over time.
- Your main character can also change roles (like becoming a warrior, mage, or healer) to match well with whatever party members you’ve chosen for that moment.
Idle combat
The team decided to go with an automated turn based system which would optimize the game for discord and mobile. you’ll encounter various enemies and groups, each with unique blends of elements, offensive and defensive capabilities, and special abilities that can change how battles play out. To win, you’ll need to smartly assemble your team, adapting your strategy based on the specific mix of foes you’re up against. Each region challenges you with a variety of encounters, from everyday monsters to epic bosses, where you can earn valuable items and NFTs.
Lumina Hunt
In an ingenious pivot, Tatsu Works took to Telegram in the third quarter of 2024 to unveil “Lumina Hunt”, a Tatsumeeko mini-game that has captured the hearts (and thumbs) of its community. Here, players embark on enchanting quests to capture mystical Lumins, blending fun with strategy. Start playing Lumina hunt now, click here.
With the completion of Phase 2, “Lumina Hunt” has not only kept the community engaged but has also showcased Tatsu Works’ unparalleled dedication and flair for innovation. This mini-game serves as a delightful appetizer, keeping fans eagerly anticipating the main course – the flagship product that promises even more depth and engagement.
Tatsu bot
Let’s examine the Tatsu bot more closely to fully understand the revolutionary approach Tatsumeeko takes in game development. This bot isn’t merely a tool; it’s the foundational platform from which Tatsumeeko emerges. Think of Tatsu as the underlying framework or ‘base version’ of Tatsumeeko.
I delved deep into researching this bot and even created a Discord server to try it out firsthand. The bot thoroughly entertained and impressed me, so much so that I’m now planning to establish a Discord community for this blog, employing Tatsu as our main bot. Here’s what I found.
Ad: In case you’re curious you can try out the tatsu bot for free in my discord server – animechainhub. I’ve set up cool player progression system using tatsu. See you there.
Community enabler
The Tatsu.gg bot, commonly known as Tatsu, is a versatile Discord bot that focuses on enhancing community engagement, offering a rich suite of features that combine social interaction, gaming, and economy systems within Discord servers. Here’s an overview of its features:
Core Features:
1. Levels and XP:
- Member Profiling: Users gain experience points (XP) by chatting, which levels them up. This gamifies participation in server discussions.
- Customizable Rank Cards: Members can showcase their levels and reputation through custom profile cards.
2. Economy System:
- Global Currency: Users earn credits by being active, which they can spend on various in-bot items or in server-specific stores.
- Server Points: Each server can have its own currency, allowing for server-specific economies.
3. Tatsugotchi:
- Virtual Pets: Users can collect, care for, and level up virtual pets, adding a playful element to the bot’s ecosystem. Feed, play with and walk your pets to help them grow and progress.
4. Housing:
- Customizable Homes: Users can decorate virtual houses with over 1000 items of furniture, creating personalized spaces within the Discord environment.
Here I am in my chibi anime girl form, chilling in my cozy little room with Mr. Poopypants, my Border Collie (he poops a lot, thus the name).
Transforming and personalizing this space has been a source of profound peace and rejuvenation for me. It’s an experience I highly recommend!
5. Dimensions
- Community Dimension – Users can build and enhance their own spaces like cities or hideaways, earning customization items through community activities and milestones.
- Pocket dimension – You’ll have your own private space with pocket dimensions where you can tailor house interiors and outdoor areas like gardens. This system will be an upgrade from the existing tatsugotchi system now allowing pets to leave the home in future upates.
6. Mini-Games:
- Fishing: A simple yet engaging game where users can catch fish, with different rarities and rewards.
- Quests and Dailies: Users can engage in daily tasks or quests to earn additional rewards.
7. Moderation Tools:
- While not its primary focus, Tatsu offers basic moderation commands like kick, ban, and role management, integrated with its economy and game features.
8. Server Store:
- Item and Role Sales: Servers can set up stores where members buy roles, items, or other perks with the credits they earn.
9. Leaderboards:
- Global and server-specific leaderboards for XP, credits, and other metrics, fostering a competitive environment.
10. Social Features:
- Accolades and Reputation: Members can earn or buy accolades, and give/receive reputation points, promoting positive interactions.
Experience and Design:
- Anime-Inspired Art: Tatsu’s visual elements, like its pets, housing items, and profile cards, are designed with an anime aesthetic, appealing to fans of this art style.
- Community-Driven: The bot has evolved through community feedback, with developers actively engaging with users for ideas and improvements.
NFT collection
Tatsumeeko’s NFT collection primarily revolves around the “Meekolony Pass” NFTs, which are central to the Tatsumeeko gaming ecosystem.
NFT stats
Supply: 10,000
Barrier to entry: 1.021 SOL (around $248 at the time of writing)
Unique owners: 19.01%
NFT benefits
- Staking and Earnings: Holders can stake their NFTs to earn in-game tokens like $IGS (In-Game Silver) and potentially other NFTs.
- Airdrops: Holders receive special airdrops, which can include tokens or other NFTs.
- Character Customization: Access to unique status effects, auras, and cosmetic items for character customization in the game.
- VIP Access: Special access to in-game stores with discounts or exclusive items.
- Presale Opportunities: Early access to presales for future NFT releases or game assets.
Personal insights
Tatsu isn’t just a bot; it’s a comprehensive gaming and community management tool within Discord, offering a blend of social interaction, competitive elements, and personal progression that can significantly enhance the experience of any Discord server it’s added to.
I was genuinely surprised by how intuitive the learning process was. Setting up was straightforward; I managed everything within a single Discord channel, which proved to be incredibly convenient and user-friendly. Initially, the array of commands seemed daunting, but once I mastered them, navigating and utilizing the system became a seamless and enjoyable experience.
On top of that, the tatsu community already made a wiki page to answer any questions we may have and list down pertinent bot commands.
I have no doubt in my mind that Tatsumeeko will be a successful game once it is launched. It offers an experience unlike any other all within the comforts of discord. It’s convenient, it’s fun, and incredibly social. These are the components of a true lifesim RPG.
References
Tatsumeeko. (n.d.). Ancient8. https://research.ancient8.gg/research/en/articles/Tatsumeeko-game
Tatsumeeko – Fantasy Lifesim RPG for Discord and mobile. (n.d.). Tatsumeeko. https://apps.tatsumeeko.com/community
Important links:
- Tatsumeeko blog site (get updates regularly)
- Tatsumeeko main page (landing page)
- Tatsumeeko twitter account
- tatsu discord bot
- tatsumeeko discord
- tatsu wiki page
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