# Introduction Vulcan Forged is an established non-fungible token (NFT) game studio, marketplace, and dApp incubator with 10+ games, it's own Dex, a 100,000+ community, and top 5 NFT marketplace volume. ![Screenshot made from within VulcanVerse by user Wild Vulcanite](/files/-MkswxAtLye6DNYvoN_v) Thus, the $PYR economy is designed to fill numerous use-cases in need of their own token. Some of our games, specifically the upcoming VulcanVerse, have specific terminologies and can be understood in more depth by visiting any of our social media channels:\ \ \ \ [https://www.twitter.com/vulcandex](https://twitter.com/vulcandex)\ \ **Or our websites:** \ \ **Discord:**\ (VulcanForged)\ (Vulcan Games) This collection of articles will describe a large part of the ecosystem's features and possibilities. Content will be added on regular basis. # VulcanForged Introduction to the Vulcan Forged ecosystem ![](/files/-MSlzI5ZMPCFvIykqkEe) \\ Designed as an easy-to-play and easy-to-build ecosystem, [Vulcan Forged](https://www.vulcanforged.com/) is a community-based project that promotes the development of world-class blockchain games by supporting developers through its development programs ‘incubation and crowdfunding’. Vulcan Forged is a one-stop shop for blockchain game enthusiasts where they can access popular games and a vast [NFT marketplace](https://market.vulcanforged.com/) to buy and sell digital assets in-game. The entire ecosystem is powered by its PYR settlement, staking, and utility token. The [ERC20](https://ethereum.org/en/developers/docs/standards/tokens/erc-20/) and Matic/[Polygon](https://polygon.technology/) compatible PYR is a cross-platform currency that can be used in games that are part of the Vulcan Forged ecosystem. Vulcan Forged has grown from a small digital art NFT platform to a multi-dApp platform, game studio, launchpad, and a top 5 volume NFT marketplace. The company also launched its decentralized exchange called the VulcanDex. The NFTs can exist on multiple blockchains. Currently, the main chain used is Vechain. They are moving from a few users to thousands with just under $3m in NFT trading volume. Their AAA fantasy decentralized universe ([metaverse](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Metaverse)) [VulcanVerse](https://vv.vulcanforged.com/), backed by fighting-fantasy authors [Jamie Thomson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Thomson_%28author%29), [Dave Morris](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Morris_%28writer%29), and award-winning studios, sold out in days and entered alpha gameplay. Vulcan Forged prides itself on removing gas and crypto for game developers using their platform and offers support to any third party with a simple idea to turn it into reality. Community members have made their games with ground-up backing, including Coddle Pets, Block Babies, and GeoCats. As of today, many more gaming projects started to use the Vulcan Forged ecosystem.
# Vulcan Forged going cross-chain with Matic. Why is Vulcan Forged going cross-chain with Matic, and will there still be VTHO burn? Vulcan Forged partnering with Matic allows for community expansion by bridging the NFT ecosystem to the Erc-20 network while virtually eliminating gas fees thanks to Matic's fee delegation. \ \ The *UK, January 20th, 2021* — Vulcan Forged and Matic have confirmed a cross-chain partnership to launch their ecosystem-wide token PYR. Their [recent partnership with Arkane](https://arkane.network/blog/vulcan-forged-partners-with-arkane) has finally made this possible. PYR will utilize the number one Layer 2 solution that fixes Ethereum’s scalability issue via an adapted version of Plasma with PoS-based side chains. PYR will be used in fee settlement, staking, defi game launchpads, play-to-earn benefits, gaming platform pools, and discounted marketplace usage.\ All NFT's will remain on the Vechain network and will continue to be minted on Vechain, which means continued VTHO gas burn. ## Incentives for Bridging to Matic With over ten games and dApps in the Vulcan Forged ecosystem, including the sold-out VulcanVerse, [Berserk](https://twitter.com/Berserk_Game), and a flourishing marketplace, the time is ripe to launch an independent economy and governance token. Vulcan has chosen Matic as it’s not only the premium Layer 2 solution but offers next to nothing transaction fees, fee delegation, and quicker settlement times. Matic has also established itself as a welcoming and supportive host to many big-name blockchain games and dApps with constant support to its builders. > “We’ve been talking with Matic for a few months. Since day 1, they’ve offered support, advice and helped us shape our ecosystem economy. “ says CEO Jamie Thomson. “We have been wanting to move cross-chain for a while and turned down offers from other blockchains but due to Matic’s rising dApp popularity, fee delegation, technology prowess, community and of course support, they are without doubt the perfect match.” ## About Matic Network Matic strives to solve blockchain scalability and usability issues while not compromising on decentralization and leveraging the existing developer community and ecosystem. Matic Network is an ​off/side chain scaling solution for existing platforms to provide scalability and a superior user experience to DApps/user functionalities.\ \ Detailed information is available reading the original Medium post: {% embed url="" %} \
# VulcanVerse VulcanVerse is the flag ship meta verse game build on block-chain and NFT technology VulcanVerse is an open-world massive multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) with lore written by fighting fantasy authors. Inside VulcanVerse, players can truly own assets in the form of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs). In VulcanVerse, create your own quests and adventures, forage for NFTs, and battle against other Vulcanites. The native token for VulcanVerse, $PYR, is used as a settlement, staking, and gaming token. {% embed url="" %} ### ### Land In The Vulcanverse Is Split Into Four Quadrants Each area will grant landowners its own unique look, designs, and building materials. Rich lore written by award-winning fantasy authors will surround each area, and add intrigue and storyline to the gameplay. Landowners will be able to level up their land, unlocking new assets, buildings, and characters (Vulcanites) to explore the world with. ![](/files/-Mkrg68_Z1J-PZVbHecP) The VulcanVerse is divided into four quadrants around the Palace of Vulcan in the center of Vulcan City. Each quarter is unique in style and terrain types. Players can build upon their land, recruiting creatures (Vulcanites) developing their land, and as the Vulcanverse itself is developed, eventually adding buildings that give new functionality, produce goods, trade with other players and with Vulcan City, create their own games, quests, palaces, objects, art and more. Each plot of land is unique. There can only ever be one of each plot using blockchain technology. You can farm, upgrade and build upon your land as you see fit, buy other's land and sell yours too. It will be the ultimate virtual world directly owned by you. # Land (VulcanVerse) ![](/files/-MkrqZVVFa52tSHgrgz_) Land inside Vulcanverse is divided into plots that can be owned, traded, and built upon. Each plot has a unique NFT ID that grants access to it in-game. These plots are divided into four quadrants, each with its own unique characteristics and qualities: The Underworld of Hades, Gardens of Arcadia, Desert of Notus, and Mountains of Boreas. In the center of the map where the quadrants meet lies Vulcan City, a neutral territory. Each plot of land can be modified and built by the owner; in whichever way, they see fit. VulcanVerse grants players who own land tools to terramorph and items to build on it. Each plot of land can also be leveled up to unlock more assets, and even earn passively in the form of [$PYR](/thepyrtoken). Each of the four quadrants will grant landowners their own unique look, designs, and building materials. Landowners will be able to level up their land, unlocking new assets, buildings, and characters (Vulcanites) to explore the world and forage NFT’s. Players can give likes to creative builds and Vulcan will grant rewards. {% embed url="" %} ### Underworld of Hades ![](/files/-MkrqmIzJwVn-94Jjrdz) The dark side of VulcanVerse known as the underworld once ruled by Hades. It has demonic creatures and horrifying landmarks like Necropolis; the City of the Dead, the Palace of Death, swamps, Rivers Acheron, and River Styx. The sky will be dark, the rivers are colored red from the blood rains and the ground will be covered with the ashes from the *Thanatos* volcano. ### Gardens of Arcadia ![](/files/-MkrqqypW2wAxUXPjCU-) The Gardens of VulcanVerse and the Gods of Olympus. This quadrant is green and beautiful with landmarks like the Deep Forest, Druid’s Shrine, Woodlands of Ambrosia, and Wineries of the Nectar of the Gods. This is the homeland for creatures like Centaurs, Stags, and Dryads. ### Mountains of Boreas ![](/files/-Mkrqv6eD6mCWrRD5WQm) Boreas is the God of the North Wind and of Winter and this quarter is filled with ice-bound mountains, eyries, crag castles, hilltop towns, sinkholes, and mines. The borders of Boreas are mountain ranges, tall, white-maned, slate grey mountains that reach up to the heavens. It is easy to get lost in the labyrinthine passages running through the mountains and it might be safer to take one of the high passes. In this icy and windy environment, only a few creatures will survive like powerful Minotaurs, mischievous Kobolois, Harpies, Cyclops, and a terrifying Sabre-tooth. ### Deserts of Notus ![](/files/-Mkrqz5w3Wwk2MUA3NVo) Known as the desert of Notus, hot and arid with an infinite amount of sand. Three Pyramid Mausoleums are hidden in the sands of the desert awaiting discovery. Sphinxes are guarding the entrances of the tombs awaiting your entry. Besides the Dunes of Doom, you will discover the Cataract of Oceanus, Cataract of Tethys, and the mighty city of Iskandria. Dangerous creatures like Lions, Spiders, and Scorpions live here and are ready to defend their territory. # Staking & levelling land Another aspect of VulcanVerse is staking. You need to own land and level it up to at least level 2 and stake $PYR in your land to start getting rewarded. Land can be leveled up to level 7 for maximum staking rewards. **There are two stages to this:** First, you must **SOW** the land. This is a **ONE** time action and represents the fee needed. Land can be sown and sold to enable a buyer to skip the fee before they level it. Once land has been sown, it will never lose *sown status* Once land is SOWN, there is a 20-day period before it is open to be UPGRADED. To upgrade the land you must stake PYR inside it. As long as that PYR is there it will remain at that level. If PYR is removed then it will drop level instantly. **Below is a guide to the PYR+ Lava requirements to level up your plots:** ![](/files/-MkrriehBPOTmYby3Mli) Leveled land can be sold as such via the [marketplace](/what-is-the-vulcan-forged-marketplace). Getting excited and want to find out how to buy land? Check out the VulcanVerse land map [explorer](https://explorer.vvlandmap.com/). The yellow squares are plots for sale at the Vulcan Forged [marketplace](https://market.vulcanforged.com/). # Controls and UI Please check out some of our community member's made tutorials below. Thanks to user 'Scotts' for the first two Youtube tutorials. More will be added when available. {% embed url="" %} {% embed url="" %} # What is the $PYR token? More information about the token $PYR and the possibilities you have owning this token $PYR is an ERC-20 / Matic compatible token. This means those from the ETH community have access to buying it, but as we’re using a Layer 2 solution, there are next to zero gas fees involved in using it. It will be used across all dApps and games in the Vulcan Forged ecosystem. **What can I do with PYR?**\ There are several utilities: buy/sell in our marketplace, stake in land plots, Titans or Olympians, stake and farm on Vulcandex, hold to become a dApp in our marketplace, earn it by simply playing, or stake it in order to join the philosopher's counsel. There are many more utilities coming but these will be the first main functions.\ \ $PYR powers the entire [Vulcan Forged](https://www.vulcanforged.com/) dApp ecosystem. Vulcan Forged carefully crafted this token together with our blockchain partner Polygon (previously Matic). We believe that the $PYR token together with $LAVA will play a key role in our mission to revolutionize the play-to-earn concept in gaming. It can be earned in a myriad of ways just by playing the many Vulcan Forged dApps. The primary use for $PYR will be as a form of currency in the Vulcan Forged marketplace ([market.vulcanforged.com](https://market.vulcanforged.com/)). To interact with the Marketplace (auctions, trades, etc) you must first move PYR from “Main Wallet” to “Market Wallet” ![](/files/-MkqT67ZrDQ3OqWZs5PA) The Vulcan Foundation will fund a staking PYR reward pool with 10M initial tokens released over a 48 month period. Along with the foundation’s contributions, the pools will be added to in four ways (for now), each time equally divided between the two: * 50% of the fee taken from every Vulcan Marketplace transaction will go into the reward pool * 10% of every fee taken from direct asset sales (Berserk cards, or Vulcanites for example) will go into the reward pool. * 50% of every upgrade fee for land, Titans, and Olympians will go into the reward pool * 10% of every prize pool and tournament fee setup in the Frenzy game goes to the reward pool. Inside of the flagship game VulcanVerse, the major use case for $PYR is in leveling up and staking in your NFT land(s) and NFT God(s). Each level increase (up to level 7) will have a $PYR fee and also require a $PYR deposit in the form of token staking. The fee is non-refundable but the staked coins can be removed at any time. Removing staked coins will, however; lower the level of your land or God to the corresponding amount of $PYR remaining staked (e.g. removing X amount could reduce your land from level 4 to level 2). Upgraded land is eligible for monthly $PYR rewards from the $PYR staking reward pool. The level and quantity of your lands compared to the levels of all other lands in VulcanVerse will determine how much you will receive as part of the monthly $PYR reward pool dividends. Leveling up your land allows for increased access to more building tools, better assets, and treasure pits worth greater value. Using $PYR to level up your God will not only change the dynamic nature of your NFT image (as there are unique images for each of the 24 God’s 7 levels), but will also do four critical things: * A level 7 God will grant you access to Elysium, an exclusive area inside VulcanVerse where you can use your vulcanite to forage (search) for ultra-rare NFTs from the Vaults of Vulcan.
* Raise your percentage of the monthly reward pool by 10% per level increase (e.g. if you earned 100 $PYR, with a 10% increase, you would receive 110 $PYR). Larger reward pool earnings = more $PYR to use within the Vulcan Forged ecosystem!
* Raise your percentage of $LAVA won while playing Vulcan Forged games by a 10% per level increase. $LAVA is used for numerous purposes across Vulcan Forged dApps, such as leveling up your vulcanite’s stats. * Reduce the seller’s fee in the marketplace reaching 0% at level 7. All of the NFT items you find while foraging, earn by completing quests, etc. in-game can be sold on the marketplace. Reduced seller’s fee = larger $PYR profits! # Exchanges $PYR ## Centralized Binance USDT pair - \ Gate.io USDT pair - \*Has PYR/Polygon network withdrawals\ Kucoin BTC pair - \ Kucoin USDT pair - \ Bittrex USDT pair - ## Decentralized Direct Link to VulcanDex Market:\ ERC20 Token Contract address: 0x430ef9263e76dae63c84292c3409d61c598e9682\ Bridging ERC20 <-> Polygon/Matic\ You need to set up metamask with your own personal wallet address, it can display your wallet on both the polygon network and Ethereum network. As of right now, Pyr on kucoin is Ethereum ERC-20 token. You can withdraw to your metamask wallet address, it will be on Ethereum network. Using the matic bridge with metamask, you can bridge the Pyr ERC-20 tokens on the Ethereum network over to the polygon network, at the same address in your metamask. Then on the polygon network, you can send that $PYR to the [**MyForge wallet**](/myforge-account) # Token Unlock Schedule The PYR Token is built as a unique gaming utility token on top of the PYR Protocol. This token can be used to buy assets, redeem game assets into PYR tokens, redeem assets for fiat, or can be used as an interoperable token to purchase assets for a different game within the Vulcan Foundation ecosystem. For example, you could hypothetically purchase assets to be used within VulcanVerse by utilizing the tokens you earned in BlockBabies, Berserk, Forge Arena, or any other current or future game in the Vulcan Foundation ecosystem.\ \ Some basis stats: {% tabs %} {% tab title="Overview" %} | Token amount | % of total supply in circulation | | ------------- | -------------------------------- | | 50,000,000 | 18,977,700 | | {% endtab %} | | | {% endtabs %} | | ![](/files/tZjI4D4XwEK903Rv3Z6L) 10m PYR is released over 4 years, for those that stake in VulcanVerse land. That is 208k PYR per month, and is distributed daily across all land stakers from Janurary 1st. Please refer to the [Reward pool page](/thepyrtoken/reward-pools) to check all the details. # $PYR tokenomics The PYR Token is built as a unique gaming utility token on top of the PYR Protocol. This token can be used to buy assets, redeem game assets into PYR tokens, redeem assets for fiat, or can be used as an interoperable token to purchase assets for a different game within the Vulcan Foundation ecosystem. For example, you could hypothetically purchase assets to be used within VulcanVerse by utilizing the tokens you earned in BlockBabies, Berserk, Forge Arena, or any other current or future game in the Vulcan Foundation ecosystem.\ \ Some basis stats: {% tabs %} {% tab title="Overview" %} | Token amount | % of total supply in circulation | | ------------- | -------------------------------- | | 50,000,000 | 18,977,700 | | {% endtab %} | | | {% endtabs %} | | ## Markets You can trade $PYR tokens at the following exchanges. [Kucoin](https://trade.kucoin.com/PYR-USDT)\ [Gate.io](https://gate.io/trade/PYR_USDT)\ [Binance](https://www.binance.com/en/trade/PYR_USDT?layout=basic)\ [Bittrex](https://bittrex.com/Market/Index?MarketName=USDT-PYR) PYR tokens can be used as a lock-up token to stake and earn within the gaming ecosystem. A good example of this is within VulcanVerse, where each plot has 7 levels (each level up brings better tools and benefits). PYR can be used as a lock-up for a user to access that level. Once they have made their payment in PYR to upgrade, they must lock-up an amount of PYR in their land to retain that level. In doing so, they will receive monthly rewards based on their level calculated by other users’ staking. We are allocating **10m PYR supply** into the Staking (Reward) pool, **over a period of 48 months.** The earnings that you’ll receive from staking will be proportional to the number of pool tokens you have staked versus the total amount of pool tokens staked. Unless you continue to provide liquidity, your holdings and corresponding token flows will gradually be diluted. Rewards will be delivered each month, separate from the LAVA pool rewards. Since PYR users will be eligible to receive reward flows in the form of the fPYR tokens (fractional PYRs), we can estimate an approximate expectation for the value of said flows. Discounted Cash Flow Analysis (DCA) has been long tested as an evaluation methodology of traditional staking. The purpose of DCF analysis is to estimate rewards one would receive from an investment, adjusted for the time value of the investment. Since 2020, ILOs involving staking have used DCA as the de-facto standard for any token with periodic token flow payments on staking. The formula for calculating the net present value of a future cash flow goes as follows: ![](/files/-MT6478wfuFQup-jzJhy) 3 Investopedia, Discounted Cashflow Analysis – For our reward flow estimate, we are taking a very conservative approach, by looking at the existing Vulcan Ecosystem games and assuming that we will be able to reach the projected volume (as highlighted in the token Valuation sheet) within a 5 year period (while the majority of other projects have reached their targets within 2-3 years). Also note, that only users who stake/lock their PYR tokens in our staking contract will be eligible for receiving token flows generated from the components of the ecosystem. At this point the exact number of users who will be willing to stake their tokens is unknown, but for the purpose of this calculation, we will assume that 50% of all circulating tokens will be locked at any given point in time. ![](/files/-MT64aYqh6mxCI7Y8k80) # Reward Pools ![](/files/-MT60nJApub09wnm9f_n) Vulcan Foundation will have a PYR reward pool, with 10M initial tokens, released over a 48 month period. \ Along with the foundation’s contributions, the pools will be added to four ways (for now), each time equally divided between the two: * 50% of the fee taken from every Vulcan Marketplace transaction will go into the reward pool * 10% of every fee taken from direct asset sales (Berserk cards, or Vulcanites for example) will go into the reward pool. * 50% of every upgrade fee for land, Titans, and Olympians will go into the reward pool * 10% of every prize pool and tournament fee setup in the Frenzy game goes to the reward pool. ## Earning rewards Inside of the flagship game VulcanVerse, the major use case for $PYR is in leveling up and staking in your NFT land(s) and NFT God(s). Each level increase (up to level 7) will have a $PYR fee and also require a $PYR deposit in the form of token staking. The fee is non-refundable but the staked coins can be removed at any time. Removing staked coins will, however; lower the level of your land or God to the corresponding amount of $PYR remaining staked (e.g. removing X amount could reduce your land from level 4 to level 2). Upgraded land is eligible for monthly $PYR rewards from the $PYR staking reward pool. The level and quantity of your lands compared to the levels of all other lands in VulcanVerse will determine how much you will receive as part of the monthly $PYR reward pool dividends. # What is the $LAVA token? $LAVA is the secondary token of the VulcanForged ecosystem. It is used for numerous purposes across VulcanVerse and is the life-blood of the entire ecosystem. ![The $LAVA token](/files/-Mkr9d4m63IA1MVQHVw6) Players are rewarded with $LAVA by simply playing and engaging with any Vulcan Forged-made or hosted game. Every XP (experience points) route in Vulcan Forged ecosystem that involves gameplay also earns $LAVA. The final $LAVA amounts earned by playing are yet to be finalized but attached is an example of XP routes. ![](/files/-Mkr77qQDb7oM7Y14JxU) ## Ways to spend LAVA Lava is the life-blood of the entire Vulcan Forged ecosystem. With it you can: * Upgrading Land * Purchasing consumables in-game * Upgrade Vulcanite stats * Activate NFT seeds * Unlocking game features in different Vulcan Forged games * Staking in VulcanDex * Upgrade Land * Purchasing in-game assets * Upgrade Gods * Enter Tournaments It is also possible to earn $LAVA by staking $PYR using the 'LAVA appreciation program'. Please continue to the next page for more information about this program. # Lava Appreciation Program Rewards will be distributed on a tiered basis.\ Simply hold the tier of PYR specified below in your VF wallet to receive the associated Lava appreciation award. Note: You can upgrade or downgrade to the next/previous tier/gem. As Vulcan’s minions know, [$LAVA](https://t.co/ZrIKs9bBug?amp=1) is the new play-to-earn token generated from gameplay across Vulcan Forged games. $LAVA can be used to buy materials, upgrade vulcanites, Gods and land (along with XP), and traded for $PYR or $USDC in the upcoming [VulcanDex](http://twitter.com/vulcandex). > *We are giving early settlers a chance to also generate daily $LAVA for simply holding $PYR in their wallets.* For detailed rules and updates please read the '[LAVA gems & multiplier program update](https://vulcanforgedco.medium.com/lava-gems-multiplier-program-update-84890869e36f)' ## Tier 1 Basic Gem ![](https://miro.medium.com/max/60/0*sYCVo5AG85vrZnnA.png?q=20)![](https://miro.medium.com/max/279/0*sYCVo5AG85vrZnnA.png) **Must hold in Vulcan Wallet: >**1000\ Daily fixed $LAVA rewards: 3 $LAVA\ Bonus $LAVA generation above 1000 PYR: 1 $LAVA per 300 $PYR.\ (Fractional calculation of every PYR applies)\ Minimum XP needed: 250 ## Tier 2 Common Gem ![](https://miro.medium.com/max/50/0*m1FIRMmFmoy2RU3L.png?q=20)![](https://miro.medium.com/max/286/0*m1FIRMmFmoy2RU3L.png) **Must hold in Vulcan Wallet: >**2000\ Daily fixed $LAVA rewards: 7 $LAVA\ Bonus $LAVA generation above 2000 PYR: 1 $LAVA per 285 $PYR.\ (Fractional calculation of every PYR applies)\ Minimum XP needed: 300 ## Tier 3 Rare Gem ![](https://miro.medium.com/max/50/0*33_ZVL7DBgmra_VJ.png?q=20)![](https://miro.medium.com/max/286/0*33_ZVL7DBgmra_VJ.png) **Must hold in Vulcan Wallet: >**4000\ Daily fixed $LAVA rewards: 15 $LAVA\ Bonus $LAVA generation above 4000 PYR: 1 $LAVA per 262 $PYR.\ (Fractional calculation of every PYR applies)\ Minimum XP needed: 350 ## Tier 4 Mythic Gem ![](https://miro.medium.com/max/50/0*ly0WAShnq131krL6.png?q=20)![](https://miro.medium.com/max/286/0*ly0WAShnq131krL6.png) **Must hold in Vulcan Wallet: >**8000\ Daily fixed $LAVA rewards: 35 $LAVA\ Bonus $LAVA generation above 8000 PYR: 1 $LAVA per 233 $PYR.\ (Fractional calculation of every PYR applies)\ Minimum XP needed: 400 ## Tier 5 Epic Gem ![](https://miro.medium.com/max/50/0*0FCO7Z4yBwoB8NDB.png?q=20)![](https://miro.medium.com/max/286/0*0FCO7Z4yBwoB8NDB.png) **Must hold in Vulcan Wallet: >**12000\ Daily fixed $LAVA rewards: 60 $LAVA\ Bonus $LAVA generation above 12000 PYR: 1 $LAVA per 201 $PYR.\ (Fractional calculation of every PYR applies)\ Minimum XP needed: 450 ## Tier 6 Legendary Gem ![](https://miro.medium.com/max/54/0*9tKgJnVqglMTqqtj.png?q=20)![](https://miro.medium.com/max/327/0*9tKgJnVqglMTqqtj.png) **Must hold in Vulcan Wallet: >**20000\ Daily fixed $LAVA rewards: 120 $LAVA\ Bonus $LAVA generation above 20000 PYR: 1 $LAVA per 167 $PYR.\ (Fractional calculation of every PYR applies)\ Minimum XP needed: 500 Tier 7 Fire Gem\ ![](https://miro.medium.com/max/54/0*GnjlMhxIcv1qCrcl.png?q=20)![](https://miro.medium.com/max/327/0*GnjlMhxIcv1qCrcl.png) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- **Must hold in Vulcan Wallet: >**30000\ Daily fixed $LAVA rewards: 225 $LAVA\ Bonus $LAVA generation above 30000 PYR: 1 $LAVA per 133 $PYR.\ (Fractional calculation of every PYR applies)\ Minimum XP needed: 750 ## Tier 8 Cedalion Gem ![](https://miro.medium.com/max/50/0*ujGMpLCQGpMol1R4.png?q=20)![](https://miro.medium.com/max/358/0*ujGMpLCQGpMol1R4.png) **Must hold in Vulcan Wallet: >**50000\ Daily fixed $LAVA rewards: 485 $LAVA\ Bonus $LAVA generation above 50000 PYR: 1 $LAVA per 103 $PYR.\ (Fractional calculation of every PYR applies)\ Minimum XP needed: 1000 ## Example * You are the owner of the Epic gem + the Epic multiplier NFT. * You stake 18000 PYR * You staked this 18000 PYR for eight months * The owner holds at least one VV-OG badge * You will receive a daily fixed $LAVA amount of 60 $LAVA (Epic gem) * You will receive a daily bonus over time reward of 20 $LAVA (8 months) * You will receive a multiplier bonus for (60+20 $LAVA)\*1.5 = 120 $LAVA * The minimum requirement for the Epic gem is 12000 PYR. This owner exceeds this amount by 6000 $PYR. Bonus $LAVA generation above 12000 PYR: 1/201 $LAVA for each $PYR. Additional $LAVA rewards are 30 $LAVA.\ $LAVA rewards/day: 150 $LAVA +\ \+ 2.5% for the OG badge\ Total $LAVA rewards/day: 153.75 $LAVA ## # LAVA and Play-to-Earn Vulcan Forged has a plethora of games and is expanding at a rapid rate. However, an ecosystem needs users, games need players, and play-to-earn models are proving successful across the gaming industry. We reward users with LAVA CRYSTALS, an off-chain value linked to wallets, by simply playing and engaging with any Vulcan Forged made or hosted game. Some specific examples of how to earn LAVA: * Win matches in any Vulcan Forged games e.g. Berserk, Block Babies, Forge Arena, Chess * Explore our giant Virtual World VulcanVerse (measured in time played, or distance covered) * Trade regularly in the Vulcan Market Place * Upgrade your VulvanVerse land, Titans or Olympians * Receive ‘Appreciations’ of your land in VulcanVerse * Snapshot your land, or current rankings to blockchain *NB. LAVA is also required to upgrade assets across our ecosystem including VulcanVerse land as well as assigning powers to various cards. ‘Hoarding’ or spending your LAVA is your choice* More LAVA use cases will be added here when available. # Experience points (XP) XP holds no monetary value, is held off-chain, and cannot be traded. However, XP is required for maximum Play to Earn potential and in order to do any of the following. Level up your account. Achievement levels credit your account with a new status based on accumulated XP. You will start as 'wormling' and while you earn more and more XP you can eventually become an 'immortal demi-god'. These levels unlock different kinds of features. ![](/files/-MkrO7JvLkkoTSVgA4oP) **XP is used to:** * Level up your Avatar * Activate seeds * Level up your Vulcanites Stats * Participate in Events dependant on the Account level * Gamble in Vulcan Poker * Upgrade items/ appearance * Unlock features in Berserk * A constant flow of XP is necessary to be able to Stake Land (in-active game accounts won’t receive staking rewards) You earn XP by carrying out simple tasks such as the following examples \ (full list with all routes coming soon):\ \ \- Foraging, Battling, Spying, or Defending with your Vulcanites\ \- Visiting Landmarks in VulcanVerse\ \- Travelling X distance\ \- Winning or losing in any of Vulcan Forged games ![Most of the levels yet to be determined.](/files/-MkrOouMb02s6BEZSyYc) # Fund management options {% embed url="" %} This is a comprehensive article covering the technical details regarding the acquisition of $PYR. It is assumed that you know what ETHEREUM (ETH) is and know how to acquire ETH which is required for some transactions. In the following articles, you should build full working knowledge on how to acquire $PYR in different methods, as well as convert PYR|ETH (ERC-20 ) into PYR|MATIC (Polygon/Matic), which is what is necessary to interact with everything in the VulcanForged ecosystem. > ***WARNING: PYR|ETH is different to PYR|MATIC and it’s important to keep in mind which token you’re working with when it comes to transacting, failure to identify which token you’re working with may result in irreversible loss of funds.*** Remember to exercise caution, do your own research, and always protect your investments. # Why does $PYR use two blockchain networks? VulcanVerse has its own unique token $PYR that can be used as a settlement, staking and gaming utility token. $PYR powers the entire [Vulcan Forged dApp ecosystem](http://vulcanforged.com/). {% embed url="" %} Vulcan decided to make the MATIC network the new home of the PYR token. The MATIC network (also known as the Polygon network) allows us to have fast transaction times with extremely low transaction fees! PYR tokens however exist on both the Ethereum Mainnet network as an ERC-20 token (hereinafter differentiated as PYR|ETH) and on the Matic Mainnet network as a PYR-MATIC token (hereinafter differentiated as PYR|MATIC) This is possible because the MATIC network is a layer 2 blockchain that actually sits INSIDE the Ethereum blockchain. These two network systems allow a large user base to have access to $PYR. Regardless of whether they prefer to transact in centralized exchanges (CEX) such as KuCoin, Binance, or Bittrex, or they prefer the freedoms that decentralized exchanges (DEX) such as Quickswap, and Uniswap offer. However, this does not come without some new challenges that users may not otherwise have faced prior. With the two network system, a Bridge is now necessary to move $PYR from one network to another. This bridge is only required when you have PYR|ETH (ERC-20) tokens. ![](/files/-MksnobDml6fD4jqk8sd) The VulcanForged Marketplace resides in the MATIC Network, where it’s necessary to transact using PYR|MATIC. The MATIC bridge allows us to convert our tokens from an ERC-20 (PYR|ETH) token to a MATIC (PYR|MATIC) token and back. > ***It is crucial to understand that tokens from the Matic network CANNOT be freely transferred to the Ethereum network or Vice versa. ALL TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN THE TWO NETWORKS MUST GO THROUGH THE BRIDGE.*** Currently, PYR|ETH tokens can be obtained using KuCoin and Uniswap, while PYR|MATIC tokens can be obtained through the VulcanForged On-Ramp via Credit Card, or through QuickSwap. In this article, we will cover various methods of obtaining $PYR through both networks. # How can I acquire PYR|ETH through KuCoin? ![](/files/-MksA5_5BhgjMtUISSyI) This section will focus on getting PYR|ETH from KuCoin. After obtaining PYR in the ERC-20 Network, it may be necessary to bridge it into PYR|MATIC to transact with it in the Vulcan Forged marketplace. This section also requires a previous working knowledge of Metamask. If you don’t have a Metamask account or are unfamiliar with it, please check out [Metamask](https://metamask.io/) before proceeding. > ***WARNING: PYR|ETH is different than PYR|MATIC and it’s important to keep in mind which token you’re working with when it comes to transacting. Failure to identify which token you’re working with may result in irreversible loss of funds.*** Step 1: All funds sent to KuCoin are found in the “Main Account”. This is where funds will be deposited and withdrawn from. The “Trading Account” is the only account you can use to trade with. So funds will need to be moved from the “Main Account” to the “Trading Account” for you to trade with them and in- kind, funds will need to be moved from the “Trading Account” to the “Main Account” to withdraw them. ![](/files/-MksoJJYH1ejXIDYVIxe) Step 2: In this example, we’ll be using $ETH to trade with, so we will be moving ETH from our “Main Account” to our “Trading Account”. Under the “Main Account” you will see a “Transfer” link. Click that to bring up the Transfer window. Make sure you are moving *FROM* the *Main Account* though! Click the little swap button in the middle to switch accounts around. ![](/files/-MksoLeDac-1IYylEaO5) Step 3: Convert $ETH to $USDT by clicking on “**Trading Account**”. Type “**ETH**” in the search box. In the list of coins/tokens, find “**ETH**” then click the “**Trade**” link to the right. Choose “**ETH/USDT**” from list. ![](/files/-MksoOpK-bcPsSH2qCdi) Step 4: **Trade ETH For USDT**: Unlock the spot trading screen by entering the 6-Digit trading password you created with your account. Under the “Spot” tab, click “**Market**” and on the **SELL ETH** side (right with red button), enter the amount in $ETH that you wish to convert to $USDT. \[*Pro Tip: Click the 100% button below the amount to move it all.]* ![](/files/-MksoSgmDqdqn3l_FqH0) Step 5: **Trade USDT For PYR:** Click on the “**ETH/USDT (10X)**” pair tab (at the top of the page next to the KuCoin logo) to reveal a dropdown. Search “**PYR**”. Select **PYR/USDT**. Under the “Spot” tab, click “**Market**” and on the **BUY PYR** side (left with green button), enter the amount in $USDT that you wish to convert to $PYR. ![](/files/-MksoVHKOh5q6JCTrxyU) Step 6: Transfer PYR from Trading Account to Main Account. ![](/files/-MksoYUxz72kXLIdRZZW) Step 7: Click MetaMask plugin. Ensure **ETHEREUM MAINNET** is selected (red box in the image below). Copy your wallet address by clicking on the address. On KuCoin, click “**Withdraw**” tab at top of the page. Select “**PYR (Vulcan Forged PYR)”**. Paste, your MetaMask wallet address in the space provided. Select **ERC20** for the Network. Enter the amount you wish to withdraw. Click Confirm. ![](/files/-MksobAnFCVUILxbEMgF) CONGRATULATIONS! YOU SHOULD NOW HAVE PYR|ETH (ERC-20 TOKENS) IN YOUR METAMASK WALLET. # How can I acquire PYR|ETH through Uniswap? ![](/files/-MksA5_5BhgjMtUISSyI) This section will focus on getting PYR | ETHEREUM from Uniswap into your Metamask wallet. This section requires a previous working knowledge of Metamask. IF you don’t have a Metamask account or are unfamiliar with it, please check out [Metamask](https://metamask.io/) before proceeding. WARNING: PYR | ETHEREUM is different than PYR | MATIC and it’s important to keep in mind which token you’re working with when it comes to transacting, failure to identify which token you’re working with may result in irreversible loss of funds. This method also requires [Uniswap V2 ](https://app.uniswap.org/#/swap?use=V2)if it’s not selected by default. Step 1: Visit [Uniswap](https://app.uniswap.org/#/swap). If not already connected, select Connect Wallet. ![](/files/-Mksp5XRYIjdiyJAJVTk) Step 2: Choose from the list of options, for this tutorial we will be using Metamask. ![](/files/-Mksp8ErC7FRpfTE6zzv) Step 3: Click Select a token. You will then need to paste the PYR ERC-20 address into the search bar. * 0x430ef9263e76dae63c84292c3409d61c598e9682 ![](/files/-MkspBOY-UbjBhsO7YDF) Also available through [CoinMarketCap](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/vulcan-forged-pyr/) where you can copy directly from the browser. ![](/files/-MkspKRVonafw7NcRS4p) Step 4: Paste the copied address into the search box and select the ‘Import’ button. ![](/files/-MkspN0xZeV7pGABoFQ1) NOTE: If you are on Uniswap v3, you will receive this error message when trying to import the token, by clicking ‘Import’ and proceeding you will be able to switch to [Uniswap v2](https://app.uniswap.org/#/swap?use=V2) in the next step. ![](/files/-MkspQrxfaMpjfh16U6-) Note: If seeing insufficient liquidity, it’s probable that you’re using Uniswap V3, click on this button to switch to [Uniswap V2](https://app.uniswap.org/#/swap?use=V2). ![](/files/-MkspTCP9Oc6XWPxGTKz) Step 5: Enter the amount of ETH (or other ERC-20 token) that you would like to convert to PYR | ETHEREUM & can initiate the transaction by selecting the Swap button. ![](/files/-MkspWKBN-o4sTE0rL7o) Step 6: Verify transaction details are correct. Press Confirm Swap to continue. ![](/files/-MkspYds_sbSzh85qD4o) Step 7: Click Confirm when the Metamask Popup appears. Wait for the transaction while it is in progress (May take a while). ![](/files/-MkspahpSxjwrWu7O3Xn) NOTE: If you see this message you have successfully submitted the transaction. Within a few minutes, your ETH (or other ERC-20 token) should be successfully converted into PYR with the new token balances appearing in your Metamask wallet. ![](/files/-Mkspcz9A-sNIClM40LO) CONGRATULATIONS! YOU SHOULD NOW HAVE PYR|ETH (ERC-20 TOKENS) IN YOUR METAMASK WALLET.
# How do I bridge PYR|ETH to PYR|MATIC using Metamask? ![](/files/-MksA5_5BhgjMtUISSyI) This article is designed to show you how to convert PYR|ETH into PYR|MATIC using Metamask. This step is only necessary when you purchase $PYR on the ERC-20 Network and wish to convert to $PYR in the Polygon/Matic network OR if you need to convert that PYR|MATIC in the VulcanForged ecosystem back to coins/tokens used for things like CEXs etc. > ***WARNING: PYR|ETH is different than PYR|MATIC and it’s important to keep in mind which token you’re working with when it comes to transacting. Failure to identify which token you’re working with may result in irreversible loss of funds.*** Fees To Be Expected! > ***WARNING: The bridging process has many fees. Amounts will vary depending on the network’s congestion, please ensure you have sufficient ETH and MATIC funds to complete the entire process. Here are some fees to expect.*** FIRST FEE: (smart contract — ex: moving PYR on ETH Mainnet)\ SECOND FEE: (transaction fee — ex: ETH network fee for moving tokens)\ THIRD FEE: (smart contract — ex: moving PYR on MATIC Mainnet)\ FORTH FEE: (transaction fee — ex: MATIC network fee for moving tokens) This section also requires previous working knowledge of Metamask. If you don’t have a Metamask account or are unfamiliar with it, please check out [Metamask](https://metamask.io/) before proceeding. > ***Pro Tip: Use Metamask’s “Expand View” option to have more of a static experience. Click the Metamask extension in your brower, then click the three dots. Click “Expand view” option. This should help navigate tabs in Metamask without losing your place.*** ![](/files/-MkspwIdYbDpBZ1RBU_I) Step 1 — **Set up Metamask to support MATIC network:**\ By default, the ETH network is already added and supported. However, the MATIC network is not. So now we need to add support for MATIC. Click the extension and select Custom RPC from the dropdown. ![](/files/-MkspzLlUf92QoDfFnJY) Enter the following information on the “Matic Mainnet” setup tab. * Network Name: Matic Mainnet * New RPC URL: * Chain ID: 137 * Currency Symbol: MATIC * Block Explorer URL: ![](/files/-Mksq17yNCdXMVndVDcL) Step 02 — **Set up Metamask to support PYR token:**\ We need to set up $PYR in **BOTH** Matic & Ethereum Mainnets. **MATIC MAINNET**\ Make sure your network (top right) in Metamask shows “**Matic Mainnet**”. Click the “**Assets**” tab. Click the “**Add Token**” button at the bottom. ![](/files/-Mksq662_DPi5GGo_vlb) PRY|MATIC Token Contract Address: \ 0x430ef9263e76dae63c84292c3409d61c598e9682 ![](/files/-MksqAc-rs4v9_angr8w) **ETHEREUM MAINNET**\ Make sure your network (top right) in Metamask shows “**Ethereum Mainnet**”. Click the “**Assets**” tab. Click the “**Add Token**” button at the bottom. ![](/files/-MksqFBEwVroaYb6Ig6T) On the next page, click the “Custom Token” tab and enter the following contract address. PYR|ETH (ERC-20) Token Contract Address: \ 0x430ef9263e76dae63c84292c3409d61c598e9682 ![](/files/-MksqHvcQGQwuKvUJeJL) Step 03 — **Send PYR|ETH to Metamask wallet**:\ Ensure you’re in the **ETHEREUM MAINNET** network. Copy the address by clicking on the wallet address in Metamask at near the top. Transfer any PYR|ETH funds to this address. So examples of that are with KuCoin and Uniswap. > *WARNING: Transferring funds between wallet and Metamask will incur network transaction fees.* Prepare your Metamask wallet with ETH and MATIC funds so you can cover gas fees. You should have ETH sitting in your Metamask wallet on the Ethereum Mainnet network and you should have MATIC sitting in your Metamask wallet on the Matic Mainnet network. > *WARNING! SEND ENOUGH ETH TO METAMASK TO COVER ANY NETWORK AND TRANSACTION FEES OR YOUR FUNDS WILL GET STUCK!* ![](/files/-MksqWHnCZThQKkAK6ix) Step 4 — **Bridge (ETH Smart Contract)**: > ***WARNING: Before anything is started you will be prompted to confirm all transactions and fees from Metamask. Canceling a transaction anytime prior to completion will still incur fees and is NOT ADVISED.*** Visit [Matic Bridge Web Page](https://wallet.matic.network/bridge/). Login with Metamask. ![](/files/-Mksq_0IS25GZ_5c08L2) Connect the wallet you want to use to the bridge. Click “**Next**”, then click “**Connect**”. This will sign the signature request to allow the Matic Bridge access to your wallet. ![](/files/-MksqbDjHP_s0Ul3ZQ9S) Shown below in the image, you will see examples of using the bridge interface. Starting from the right and moving to the left do the following. * Ensure that the top half which shows “**FROM**” is using “**Ethereum**” and “**TO**” is using “**Polygon**” (aka Matic Network). * Use the drop-down box to search and choose “**PYR Token**”. * Enter the amount of PYR|ETH you want to convert to PYR|MATIC. * Click the “**Transfer**” button at the bottom. * ![](/files/-MksqeAeXcsN6WVToymh) * At the “**Transfer Overview**” page, click “**Continue**”. Then at the “**Confirm Transfer**” page click “**Continue**” to approve the fees and submit the transaction. ![](/files/-MksqhI2Is0yLJAFU-9U) At this point Metamask will prompt you for the official confirmation. Click the “**Confirm**” button. Now, wait for the transaction while it is in progress (it may take a while). At some point the transaction will make it to the MATIC network and then Metamask will prompt you to confirm the MATIC transaction fees (which are usually extremely very small compared to ETH). Click “**Confirm**” on that Metamask confirmation screen. ![](/files/-Mksqk1WPV-gvurOSLyi) Step 5 — **Move PYR from Metamask wallet to MyForge wallet**:\ The last step is an easy one, we just need to get the PYR|MATIC from your Metamask wallet over to your official MyForge wallet. Copy your MyForge **PYR|MATIC** address from your VulcanForged account. Open Metamask extension and click “**Send**” button at the top. Paste the **PYR|MATIC** address you previously copied from your MyForge wallet. Select “**PYR**” from the “**Asset**” menu. Type the amount of PYR you’re trying to send (or just click “Max” button). Click the “**Next**” button. Then on the last screen, confirm the transfer. PYR|MATIC should land in your VulcanForged almost immediately. > ***Pro Tip: If the transaction fails,*** [***increase the gas limit***](https://metamask.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360038849792-Why-did-my-transaction-fail-with-an-Out-of-Gas-error-How-can-I-fix-it-)***.*** ![](/files/-MksqoII86jRpsqEX-gD) CONGRATULATIONS! YOU SHOULD NOW HAVE PYR|MATIC IN YOUR VULCAN FORGED WALLET! # How can I acquire PYR|MATIC through QuickSwap? ![](/files/-MksA5_5BhgjMtUISSyI) This section will focus on getting PYR|MATIC from QuickSwap into your Metamask wallet. This section requires previous working knowledge of Metamask. If you don’t have a Metamask account or are unfamiliar with it, please check out [Metamask](https://metamask.io/) before proceeding. > ***WARNING: PYR|ETH is different than PYR|MATIC and it’s important to keep in mind which token you’re working with when it comes to transacting. Failure to identify which token you’re working with may result in irreversible loss of funds.*** Step 1 — **Quickswap Website**:\ Visit the [QuickSwap website](https://quickswap.exchange/#/swap) to start swapping your MATIC tokens (ETH, QUICK, MATIC, etc) for PYR|MATIC tokens. Verify Metamask is connected to the Matic network. > ***Pro Tip: If you have NOT already set up Metamask to support the MATIC network then set it up with the following instructions found here:***
{% embed url="" %} ![](/files/-MksrLNSBAP97mQ9M748) Step 2 — **Approve the connection with MetaMask**:\ Choose the wallet you want to use with Quickswap then click the “**Next**” button. Confirm the selection by clicking the “**Connect**” button on the next screen. ![](/files/-MksrNgAbxhnn0ME9IZa) > *NOTE: After you make the connection in MetaMask you will see your account Assets.* Step 6 — **Activate PYR|MATIC Token in QuickSwap**:\ If it doesn’t already appear in the list then you need to add a new custom token. Add a custom token by typing the contract address 0x430ef9263e76dae63c84292c3409d61c598e9682 in the text search box as shown in the image below then click the “**Add**” link as shown. Close the “Select a token” window by clicking the “X” at the top right corner of it. Now the dropdown menu should contain the “PYR” token as one of your options. ![](/files/-MksrSnKOgxjSvBAxYPX) Step 7 — **Swap coins/tokens for PYR**:\ Choose your FROM token (ex: ETH, QUICK, MATIC, etc) and the amount you wish to exchange. Choose your TO token “**PYR**”. Then click “**Swap**”. ![](/files/-MksrWTMKsz-se6q-qgb) Step 8 — Confirm transaction details: Click “Confirm Swap”. ![](/files/-MksrYZYMAcgweUOtT2i) Step 9: Confirm Transaction: Metamask should popup a confirmation and you need to click “Confirm” on that window. ![](/files/-Mksr_ZVGBnn5zWbGTne) CONGRATULATIONS! YOU SHOULD NOW HAVE PYR|MATIC IN YOUR METAMASK WALLET! > *Note: We recommend moving your PYR (MATIC ONLY) to your VulcanForged wallet.* CONGRATULATIONS! YOU SHOULD NOW HAVE PYR|MATIC IN YOUR VULCAN FORGED WALLET! # How can I acquire PYR|MATIC through the Vulcan Forged On-Ramp? ![](/files/-MksA5_5BhgjMtUISSyI) Step 1: From your MyForge account select the Buy PYR option. ![](/files/-Mkss-ZZJhmZ_RnvOlRB) Step 2: Email/wallet address should be synced with your MyForge account and Auto-filled, if not enter the necessary information & the amount of PYR that you would like to buy. ![](/files/-Mkss1voYjFd64biDOLB) Step 3: Verify the transaction & the amount of MATIC that you will be receiving for the $ amount you are spending (the MATIC will be converted into PYR behind scenes, BE ADVISED: The screen will display MATIC here, but you will be receiving PYR when the transaction is finished. The PYR/MATIC conversion will happen in the background ![](/files/-Mkss50nrWuZPRWhCefx) Step 4: Email address should be Auto-filled, if not enter your email address and click Proceed. ![](/files/-Mkss7d73U13Ztzm0QhC) Step 5: Enter the confirmation code that is sent to the email address associated with your MyForge account ![](/files/-MkssADTwL8pvkoBgIwW) Step 6: Confirm your MyForge PYR | MATIC address and click Confirm & Proceed > ***WARNING! DO NOT USE THE PYR|ETH ADDRESS OR YOU WILL LOSE YOUR FUNDS!!!*** ![](/files/-MkssEPFKWSgSC7QUqMD) Step 7: Select Payment Method ![](/files/-MkssGQ5iPst0OtGpWTN) Step 8: (If Card payment method selected) Enter billing address details and click ‘Save Billing Address’. ![](/files/-MkssJ2DU89AbQO-AE0s) Step 9: Enter necessary card info and select Add Card ![](/files/-MkssLeemJ1Q4qvg88Z3) Step 10: Verify all info and complete the transaction, the newly purchased PYR should arrive in your MyForge PYR wallet within minutes CONGRATULATIONS! YOU SHOULD NOW HAVE PYR|MATIC IN YOUR VULCAN FORGED WALLET! # Games and Applications Vulcan is **an established game studio, eco-system, and top-tier NFT marketplace** with 10000s of users, 20+ dApps, and over $3m in trading volume on the [marketplace](/what-is-the-vulcan-forged-marketplace).\ \ Some of the games currently available on the VulcanForged ecosystem: . ![](/files/-MT5yYXOiH-egR4I9ZaI) # Block Babies {% embed url="" %} Block Babies is simply that — babies on the blockchain. Each baby (and item) is what’s called a Non-Fungible Token (NFT). What this means is that they can never be deleted and they can only ever have one owner. What this does is allow us to create a world (or in this case a nursery) full of different babies and items that can genuinely be unique and owned by you. \ \ For more information and to start playing visit:> [https://blockbabies.world/.](https://www.blockbabies.world/) # GeoCats ![](/files/-Mks1CDlr1DXbJQr7LUu) GeoCats, the extradimensional NFT platformer! Players can look forward to exploring the natural world in search of hidden Geocaches. These Geocaches contain treasures and trinkets which users can collect and trade in the form of Non-Fungible tokens. Dive into a strange futuristic dimension populated by robots and Cats! Collect new cats, grow catnip, earn PYR (Fair warning, malevolent forces seem to be infecting the denizens of GeoTerra and turning them into Green Monsters. Dangerous forces gather power… Will you solve the ancient mysteries of GeoCats and restore peace to this purr-fect world?) Check out Geocats at: # Vulcan Chess {% embed url="" %} Vulcan’s Battle Chess\ One of the world’s oldest games comes to VulcanVerse in the form of Vulcan’s Battle Chess. A 3D chess game featuring many Vulcanites as characters, watch as Vulcanite animations play out as you overcome your opponent. Play here> # Forge Arena {% embed url="" %} Forge Arena is a complex auto-battler using characters from any Vulcan Forged dApp in group battles. Wage war with your Vulcanites against CoddlePets or Block Babies against GeoCats! Play here> # Coddle Pets ![](/files/-Mks-yKx6OZiQbL7-5_1) What is a Coddle Pet ? Coddle Pets are adorable little collectable NFT animals. You can also grow your Pets into adults by playing our Dragon Garden game. Once your Pet is an adult you can then breed your Pet to get more babies. Adult Pets will also be able to access games that baby Pets aren’t allowed to play. Because you actually own your Coddle Pet, you are more than welcome to sell your Pet on the [Marketplace](https://market.vulcanforged.com/). Rare Pets and high-level Pets tend to fetch the best prices. Play here:> # Berserk {% embed url="" %} Berserk is a fantasy NFT collectible card game using the Vulcanites from VulcanVerse. It’s a standalone game, explorer, and organizer in one. Battle your creatures against one another, level them up, and transfer their abilities to their 3D counterparts in-world! You can play Berserk by following this link: So you’ve heard about Berserk, the new CCG in the [VulcanVerse](http://vulcanverse.com/) Ecosystem. Or maybe you saw the exciting finale to the Launch Tournament, where Discord User Mukti won himself a $2.5k NFT as the grand prize, and you want to learn how to play. So let’s go over some of the basics. ## Basic Rules The objective of the game is to reduce your opponent to 0 Life points. Players take it in turns to play cards from their hands and attack their opponents’ creatures or heroes directly. There are currently 2 types of cards in Berserk. Creature cards and Spell cards. Creature cards are played to 1 of 7 spaces on the board, and can only be played if there is room to do so. Spell cards can be played at any time during your turn. Each Player has a deck of exactly 30 cards. ![](/files/-MkrzH5gBsvrhCqY7V45) ## Reading a card Each Berserk card contains 6 key pieces of information. 1\) Lava Cost — Top Left. This tells you how much lava the card costs to play\ 2\) Rarity Gem — Top Right. This colored Gem provides an indication of the rarity of the card (typically correlated with power and value)\ 3\) Name of the Card — The middle of the card displays the Name\ 4\) Attack Strength — Bottom Left. This tells you the base attack stat for the card (only creature cards have an attack stat)\ 5\) Health — Bottom Right. This tells you the base health stat for the card (only creature cards have a Health stat)\ 6\) Ability Text — Centre. This explains what effects the card may have, either when played, or when attacking. ## Card Rarity There are 5 levels of rarity for Cards in Berserk. Common, Rare, Mythic, Epic, and Legendary. We’ll cover the differences and important factors in a more in-depth article. ## Board Layout ![](/files/-MkrzR25QCPNzeS9hv2j) The Board is made of several distinct zones. The mainboard, your deck, your graveyard, your hand, your lava counter, your life point counter, and the turn timer. The mainboard has space for 7 cards to be summoned at any one time. Your deck is made up of exactly 30 cards, when you run out of cards you will not lose the game immediately, but you will stop drawing cards. Your graveyard shows all the cards you have played in this game. Both players can see all cards in either graveyard. ## Mulligan Step ![](/files/-MkrzmyS0dRB_LbI7NLS) At the beginning of the game, there is a special one-off turn. You draw your initial 5 cards, you may then select any number of them to return to your deck, before shuffling and redrawing the selected cards. A critical step in ensuring you have a playable hand at the start of the game. ## Taking a turn Each turn has 3 distinct phases. Upkeep, Main Phase, End of Turn. During the Upkeep step your available lava is set to the maximum available this turn. You then draw cards, and status effects wear off if applicable. During the Main Phase you can play cards and attack with creatures, you can do this in any order you like, the main phase lasts for 60 seconds, but you can choose to end your turn early. You may attack any creature you choose, or the enemy hero directly unless prevented from doing so by the effects of a card. End of Turn cancels any active spells if you haven’t selected a target, and applies any DoT (Damage over Time) effects where applicable. ## Lava Lava is the fuel for your spells. You start each turn by refilling your available lava, and the amount you have access to goes up with every passing turn, allowing for bigger and bigger plays as the game progresses. Player 1 starts on 1 Lava, and Player 2 starts on 2, to offset the advantage from going first. Lava then increases by 1 point each turn up to a maximum of 10. Lava is not carried over from one turn to the next; anything you don’t use is wasted, and your total refills at the beginning of each turn. You cannot hold more than 10 lava at one time. ## Card Draw ![](/files/-MkrzwbTxp1nn2mGr3fI) You draw 2 cards per turn, or up to a maximum hand size of 6 (whichever is lower) After Turn 7, card draw increases to 3 cards per turn, or up to maximum hand size At Turn 12, the card draw increases again to 4 cards per turn. This keeps games of Berserk fast-paced and energetic as they go on. This allows for big plays, but a big risk as you burn through what’s left of your limited 30 card deck. ## List of Effects Berserk has an array of abilities and spells that can impact the course of a game. Many cards will simply explain what they do within the ability text of the card. But for some cards Keywords are used, to describe abilities that are otherwise too wordy, or show up on several different cards. **- Blessing** — Provides a positive effect to a friendly card, specific details are on each card\ \&#xNAN;**- Curse** — Provides a negative effect to an enemy card, specific details are on each card\ \&#xNAN;**- Heal** — Restores hitpoints to either your hero or creatures.\ \&#xNAN;**- Immortal** — When your hero is Immortal your life points cannot be targeted by enemy attacks or spells\ \&#xNAN;**- Immune** — Immune creatures cannot be affected by any *targeted* spells, abilities, or attacks.\ \&#xNAN;**- Lifesteal** — Heals itself during combat, equal to the damage dealt.\ \&#xNAN;**- Poison** — Applies a negative debuff that deals 2 damage at the end of turn for each stack of poison, Poison lasts for 1 turn, but applying additional stacks will refresh the timer.\ \&#xNAN;**- Rage** — Creature gains +1/+0 during your Upkeep step\ \&#xNAN;**- Reborn** — The first time a Reborn creature dies, it is resummoned with its base attack and HP.\ \&#xNAN;**- Sleep** — When a card is first summoned it is asleep, and cannot attack until your next turn.\ \&#xNAN;**- Stoneskin** — When a Stoneskin creature takes damage, the attacker is stunned for 1 turn.\ \&#xNAN;**- Strike** — A strike creature has multiple attacks.\ \&#xNAN;**- Stun** — A creature that is Stunned is unable to defend itself, and will be unable to attack for 1 turn.\ \&#xNAN;**- Summon** — Summons an additional card to the board when played. (if there is space to do so)\ \&#xNAN;**- Taunt** — Forces creatures to attack this card before being able to target any other creatures or Hero life points directly.\ \&#xNAN;**- Undead** — Does not suffer from Sleep. Able to attack immediately when summoned. ## Summary Berserk is a fast-paced CCG, easy to pick up, but tricky to master. A fine balance needs to be struck between aggression and defense, and with the wide variety of cards, a game can turn at the drop of a hat. I hope the above has given you a brief overview of the basics, and you’re now eager to get stuck in and start practicing! If you’d like to know more be sure to check out our [Discord Server](https://discord.gg/NCmpqDJZD9) or keep an eye out for a more in-depth strategy and deck building guide, where we discuss some of the finer points of strategy, and deck construction beforehand, which is just as important as what happens during the game. # Basic rules ## Basic Rules The objective of the game is to reduce your opponent to 0 Life points. Players take it in turns to play cards from their hands and attack their opponents’ creatures or heroes directly. There are currently 2 types of cards in Berserk. Creature cards and Spell cards. Creature cards are played to 1 of 7 spaces on the board, and can only be played if there is room to do so. Spell cards can be played at any time during your turn. Each Player has a deck of exactly 30 cards. ![](/files/-Mks2GcbkS0R1_7Ioxqc) # Reading a card Each Berserk card contains 6 key pieces of information. 1\) Lava Cost — Top Left. This tells you how much lava the card costs to play\ 2\) Rarity Gem — Top Right. This colored Gem provides an indication of the rarity of the card (typically correlated with power and value)\ 3\) Name of the Card — The middle of the card displays the Name\ 4\) Attack Strength — Bottom Left. This tells you the base attack stat for the card (only creature cards have an attack stat)\ 5\) Health — Bottom Right. This tells you the base health stat for the card (only creature cards have a Health stat)\ 6\) Ability Text — Centre. This explains what effects the card may have, either when played, or when attacking. # Card rarity There are 5 levels of rarity for Cards in Berserk. Common, Rare, Mythic, Epic, and Legendary. We’ll cover the differences and important factors in a more in-depth article. # Board layout ![](/files/-Mks2bIHhOuRhP2A3k_f) The Board is made of several distinct zones. The mainboard, your deck, your graveyard, your hand, your lava counter, your life point counter, and the turn timer. The mainboard has space for 7 cards to be summoned at any one time. Your deck is made up of exactly 30 cards, when you run out of cards you will not lose the game immediately, but you will stop drawing cards. Your graveyard shows all the cards you have played in this game. Both players can see all cards in either graveyard. # Mulligan step ![](/files/-Mks2mKOLe8tC4v6b_9o) At the beginning of the game, there is a special one-off turn. You draw your initial 5 cards, you may then select any number of them to return to your deck, before shuffling and redrawing the selected cards. A critical step in ensuring you have a playable hand at the start of the game. # Taking a turn Each turn has 3 distinct phases. Upkeep, Main Phase, End of Turn. During the Upkeep step your available lava is set to the maximum available this turn. You then draw cards, and status effects wear off if applicable. During the Main Phase you can play cards and attack with creatures, you can do this in any order you like, the main phase lasts for 60 seconds, but you can choose to end your turn early. You may attack any creature you choose, or the enemy hero directly unless prevented from doing so by the effects of a card. End of Turn cancels any active spells if you haven’t selected a target, and applies any DoT (Damage over Time) effects where applicable. # Lava Lava is the fuel for your spells. You start each turn by refilling your available lava, and the amount you have access to goes up with every passing turn, allowing for bigger and bigger plays as the game progresses. Player 1 starts on 1 Lava, and Player 2 starts on 2, to offset the advantage from going first. Lava then increases by 1 point each turn up to a maximum of 10. Lava is not carried over from one turn to the next; anything you don’t use is wasted, and your total refills at the beginning of each turn. You cannot hold more than 10 lava at one time. # Card Draw ![](/files/-Mks37XDI5lVoaVhI1MP) You draw 2 cards per turn, or up to a maximum hand size of 6 (whichever is lower) After Turn 7, card draw increases to 3 cards per turn, or up to maximum hand size At Turn 12, the card draw increases again to 4 cards per turn. This keeps games of Berserk fast-paced and energetic as they go on. This allows for big plays, but a big risk as you burn through what’s left of your limited 30 card deck. # List of effects Berserk has an array of abilities and spells that can impact the course of a game. Many cards will simply explain what they do within the ability text of the card. But for some cards Keywords are used, to describe abilities that are otherwise too wordy, or show up on several different cards. **- Blessing** — Provides a positive effect to a friendly card, specific details are on each card\ \&#xNAN;**- Curse** — Provides a negative effect to an enemy card, specific details are on each card\ \&#xNAN;**- Heal** — Restores hitpoints to either your hero or creatures.\ \&#xNAN;**- Immortal** — When your hero is Immortal your life points cannot be targeted by enemy attacks or spells\ \&#xNAN;**- Immune** — Immune creatures cannot be affected by any *targeted* spells, abilities, or attacks.\ \&#xNAN;**- Lifesteal** — Heals itself during combat, equal to the damage dealt.\ \&#xNAN;**- Poison** — Applies a negative debuff that deals 2 damage at the end of turn for each stack of poison, Poison lasts for 1 turn, but applying additional stacks will refresh the timer.\ \&#xNAN;**- Rage** — Creature gains +1/+0 during your Upkeep step\ \&#xNAN;**- Reborn** — The first time a Reborn creature dies, it is resummoned with its base attack and HP.\ \&#xNAN;**- Sleep** — When a card is first summoned it is asleep, and cannot attack until your next turn.\ \&#xNAN;**- Stoneskin** — When a Stoneskin creature takes damage, the attacker is stunned for 1 turn.\ \&#xNAN;**- Strike** — A strike creature has multiple attacks.\ \&#xNAN;**- Stun** — A creature that is Stunned is unable to defend itself, and will be unable to attack for 1 turn.\ \&#xNAN;**- Summon** — Summons an additional card to the board when played. (if there is space to do so)\ \&#xNAN;**- Taunt** — Forces creatures to attack this card before being able to target any other creatures or Hero life points directly.\ \&#xNAN;**- Undead** — Does not suffer from Sleep. Able to attack immediately when summoned. # Summary Berserk is a fast-paced CCG, easy to pick up, but tricky to master. A fine balance needs to be struck between aggression and defense, and with the wide variety of cards, a game can turn at the drop of a hat. I hope the above has given you a brief overview of the basics, and you’re now eager to get stuck in and start practicing! If you’d like to know more be sure to check out our [Discord Server](https://discord.gg/NCmpqDJZD9) or keep an eye out for a more in-depth strategy and deck building guide, where we discuss some of the finer points of strategy, and deck construction beforehand, which is just as important as what happens during the game. # Vulcanites Vulcanites are the primary creatures of the VulcanVerse. These formidable beasts accompany the player through their journey in VulcanVerse. Each of them is unique and has skills that can be powered up. All Vulcanites have specific lore and belong to one of the four quadrants. ![](/files/-MkrtO0eUBw8X0aByh8i) As of now, there are 20 known Vulcanites with more in development. Each vulcanite has a level and an edition that are important to know. The Level signifies their skill set limits, and their edition indicates how many of them will be available in-world. In VulcanVerse, your Vulcanite will be your companion and will follow you, unless you tell them not to. **How do I obtain a Vulcanite?** Vulcanites can be purchased or traded for in the Marketplace — on occasion, they can also be won through competitions or quizzes hosted on the Vulcan Forged social media accounts, such as Discord or Telegram (tip — join or follow them all!). Vulcanites will also be able to be summoned in-game by finding various items and scrolls required to bring that vulcanite to life! Vulcanites are NFTs, so you will need to set up your MyForge account to store them. Vulcanites vary in rarity, from the 500 editions of a level 1 Hades Wolfshadow to the ultra-rare 50-edition Boreas Asterion. This rarity has made the demand for high-level low-edition Vulcanites on the marketplace soar! **There are many Vulcanites — which should I choose?** There are a few things to take into consideration when choosing a vulcanite.\ \- Do you have land in VulcanVerse? If so then getting your first Vulcanite is key to your journey inside the world. Every account can choose their first lvl 0 Vulcanite from the “my companion” tab in your MyForge account Bear in mind that Vulcanites are also used in some of the other Vulcan Forged ecosystem games such as Forge Arena and Berserk — in these instances, any vulcanite you own will be able to be used at any time. **I have a high-level Vulcanite — can I use this straight away?** As you level up your land, you will be able to use any Vulcanite from the quadrant your land is based in with a level matching or lower than that of your land level with 100% of the stats available. If you use your vulcanite inside another quadrant a minor decrease in stats will be applied to your vulcanites stats. (-10%) For example, if you have a level 5 Vulcanite from the Hades quadrant, you must first level your Avatar to level 5 before you can use this Vulcanite in VulcanVerse. However, as mentioned, you will always be able to use this Vulcanite in other Vulcan Forged games and dApps without any restrictions. **What do Vulcanites do?** In almost all situations, Vulcanites can perform the same core tasks, though the ability of each Vulcanite varies. Vulcanites have stats for each of these tasks. In VulcanVerse, Vulcanite tasks are as follows: ⦁ Attack (Battle) — if in battle mode, your Vulcanite can fight other players’ Vulcanites. This will earn you Lava — more if you win, but still a little if you lose. ⦁ Forage — send your Vulcanite out foraging. Distance traveled to a foraging spot can be limited depending on both the level of your Vulcanite and their individual foraging stat, as can the time it takes to forage and the likelihood of finding a rarer item. Items can include PYR pits and NFT items. ⦁ Espionage — your Vulcanite can spy on plots owned by other players with the hope of retrieving a blueprint for a new item or asset for you to use in your build. If a plot is defended by a Vulcanite, this task can be made more difficult, but again, each Vulcanite has an espionage stat that dictates how well they can spy. ⦁ Defend — other landowners will send their Vulcanites out to spy too. They could come to your plots to take blueprints for assets that you have worked to obtain. The way to stop them? Set a Vulcanite to defend your plot. Each Vulcanite can defend one single plot. For each of the above, it’s often a benefit to check and be aware of the stats for each Vulcanite — as if you have more than one Vulcanite you’ll want to ensure you have the best Vulcanite for the job at hand. Vulcanite stats rise with level — a level 3 Vulcanite will generally have better stats than a level 1 Vulcanite, though there are some exceptions to this rule. # Level up your Vulcanite's stats Each Vulcanite, when new, comes with base stats. These stats can be leveled up to a pre-defined maximum. So for example, if your new Alpha has a max attack of 1,000, it may start with only 200. You will utilize the Lava you earn in-game and by interacting with other Vulcan Forged ecosystem games to increase your Alpha’s attack stats. 1 XP = 1 point, so it would require 800 additional XP to be put into your Alpha’s attack stats to increase it to 1,000.\ \ To check Vulcanites stats head to: All vulcanites start and stay at their level. I.e. if you own a level 4 Blubberjaw — it will start as a level 4 Blubberjaw with low stats, and when fully maxed out, it will be a level 4 Blubberjaw with maxed out stats. ![](/files/-Mkrv1tjAkiKt8cmxulx) Any Vulcanite who has fully maxed out stats will reflect such on their NFT card, which will come to life with motion once maxed! Imagine posting your maxed out Chthonius on the marketplace, with full movement — people will be eager to get their hands on that!\ \ Some Vulcanites have special abilities — for example, higher-level Vulcanites can even carry your VulcanVerse avatar (the character you play in-game as)! Currently, the lowest level vulcanite to allow an Avatar to ride on is Thunder, a level 4 War Elephant in Boreas. After that, it’s level 5’s and up. ![](/files/-MkrvAnLDc3ssTPr9OQm) # Vulcanites in VulcanVerse In almost all situations, Vulcanites can perform the same core tasks, though the ability of each Vulcanite varies. Vulcanites have stats for each of these tasks. In VulcanVerse, Vulcanite tasks are as below - • Battle - if in battle mode, your Vulcanite can fight other players' Vulcanites. This will earn you [XP](/experience-points-xp) - more if you win, but still a little if you lose. Each Vulcanite has an attack statistic, determining how well they will fare in a battle. • Foraging - send your Vulcanite out foraging. Distance traveled to a foraging spot can be limited depending on both the level of your Vulcanite and their individual foraging stat, as can time it takes to forage and the likelihood of finding a rarer item. Items can include $PYR pits (LINK to PYR) and NFT items. • Espionage - your Vulcanite can spy on plots owned by other players with the hope of retrieving a blueprint for a new item or asset for you to use in your build. If a plot is defended by a Vulcanite, this task can be made more difficult, but again, each Vulcanite has an espionage stat that dictates how well they can spy. • Defend - other landowners will send their Vulcanites out to spy too. They could come to your plots, to steal blueprints for assets that you have worked to obtain. The way to stop them? Set a Vulcanite to defend your plot. ![](/files/-Mks3kXuwY600wb0uJ3R) For each of the above, it's often a benefit to check and be aware of the stats for each Vulcanite - as if you have more than one Vulcanite you'll want to ensure you have the best Vulcan for the job at hand. Vulcanite stats rise with level - a level 3 Vulcanite will generally have better stats than a level 1 Vulcanite, though there are some exceptions to this rule. Each Vulcanite, when new, comes with base stats. These stats can be leveled up to a pre-defined maximum. Some Vulcanites have special abilities - for example, higher-level Vulcanites can even carry your VulcanVerse avatar! # Titans and Olympians Inside VulcanVerse there are Gods in the form of Titans and Olympians based on Greco-Roman mythology. These gods are not physically represented in-game but have a plethora of blessings and abilities to grant players, according to their own lore. These Titans and Olympians are DYNAMIC NFTS meaning their look and level can change as they reach higher levels. Each will start at level 1 as a child and can be leveled up by locking $PYR into them. Titans and Olympians are powerful and dynamic NFT companions. There are twelve Olympians and twelve Titans. Each God is limited to only 100 editions and owning one of these NFT Gods will bring you numerous benefits not just within VulcanVerse, but across the entire Vulcan Forged ecosystem. However, the 24 Gods are not born aged, they begin as newborns and they must be nurtured in order to salvage their full strength and powers. ![](/files/-MT65zVnGHq4_sjYXWPo) ### Titans The 12 Titans are the children of Uranus and Gaea (Sky and Earth) and are comprised of: Cronus *(Ruler of the Universe)*\ Hyperion *(God Of Light & Observation)*\ Crius *(God Of Constellations)*\ Coeus *(God of Wisdom, And Foresight)*\ Oceanus (God of Sea and Water),\ Iapetus (God of Mortality)\ Thea (Goddess Of The Sun & Light)\ Rhea (Goddess Of Fertility)\ Themis (Goddess Of Law, Order & Justice)\ Mnemosyne (Goddess Of Memory)\ Phoebe (Goddess Of Intellect & Prophecy)\ Tethys (Goddess Of Fresh Water) ### Olympians The 12 Olympians are the more familiar Gods of Greek Mythology, some of which are children of the Titans, these are comprised of: Zeus *(King of the Gods)*\ Poseidon *(God of the Sea)*\ Ares *(God of War)*\ Hermes *(Messenger of the Gods)*\ Apollo *(God of the Sun, Light)*\ Hera *(Queen of the Gods)*\ Athena *(Goddess of War and Wisdom)*\ Demeter *(Goddess of the Harvest)*\ Aphrodite *(Goddess of Love, Beauty, and Sexuality)*\ Dionysos *(God of Wine)*\ Artemis *(Goddess of the Moon and the Hunt)* Each God applies specific buffs to your games, avatar, and even land. For example, Hermes will increase your avatar’s speed by a % in VulcanVerse depending on his level. ### Benefits Here are some of the benefits Titans and Olympians provide:\ \ • 10%-100% off marketplace fees for any Titan/Olympian. These are non-stackable. For example, if you have nurtured your baby Hyperion to God mode (level 7), you will receive a 100% discount on marketplace fees. • 10% -70% extra LAVA when LAVA is earned by playing games. These are non-stackable. For example, you have won a game of Berserk and are owed 10 LAVA, you will receive 17 LAVA if you have a Level 7 Zeus attached to your wallet. • 10%-70% extra rewards from any staked PYR. For example, you have one plot of level 7 land in VulcanVerse which contains 1000 PYR staked. If you assign a level 7 Titan to that land, you will receive rewards as if you are staking 1700 PYR. (N.B. Cronus and Zeus can be applied to 3 plots of land) **N.B.** You can assign only ONE Titan or Olympian to a plot of land. The exceptions are **Zeus and Cronus**, both of which can have their multipliers added to 3 plots. **Access to Elysium** (Level 7 only). If you own a Titan or Olympian, you are allowed access to a heavenly island within VulcanVerse. Here, you can forage NFTs exclusive to the ‘Vaults of Vulcan’. The land cannot be owned by users but contains NFTs and PYR pits that can be only be foraged there. It’s also the only place in VulcanVerse where you can enter even if you don’t own land. ### Baby -> full god mode Titan and Olympian NFTs start as babies (level 1), to ‘age’ them to full God mode (level 7) which unlocks their full power, you must nurture them. You make a one time sacrifice to your God with both PYR and lava: 50 PYR and 50 LAVA to level 2,\ 100 PYR and 100 LAVA to level 3\ 200 PYR and 200 LAVA to level 4\ 300 PYR and 300 LAVA to level 5\ 400 PYR and 400 LAVA to level 6\ 600 PYR and 600 LAVA to level 7 2\. Your God is then in ‘Growing’ mode for a total of 20 days. At the end of these 20 days, they will claim their new age. 3\. You must sacrifice the same LAVA (only) each month to keep a God at the same age, meaning you must be actively playing within our games to keep your God fully grown. N.B. 50% of all PYR sacrifices go to the rewards pools for players. # MyForge account ## Create Account 1\) Go to myforge.vulcanforged.com and click the “Sign Up” link under the account sign-in fields {% embed url="" %} \ 2\) Fill out the fields to create your account. User names must be 6 characters and may not use spaces or special characters. If someone has provided you with their referral link, enter it here. Prove to the machine that you’re not a robot and click “Sign Up Now”. ![](/files/-Mks8bzih30ShV--wSCw) 3\) You will then be sent an email to the address you just used. Make sure to check the Promotional or Spam folders. Click the link in that email to proceed. ![](/files/-Mks8hKF6FY6WXeX9580) ![](/files/-Mks8kovZHdL8t69COw-) ![](/files/-Mks8p4hx2mIz5YGelni) 4\) Once your email address has been verified, you will now create a 4 digit PIN. This is used in Marketplace transactions for security purposes. ![](/files/-Mks8thKAB8yrUXnj5YN) 5\) After you create your PIN you are given the option to set up Two Factor Authentication (2FA). This is highly recommended for wallet security. After scanning the QR code or inputting the text code into your authenticator app of choice, back up the text code and/or QR code to a safe location. You also have the option to choose to skip the authentication. If you make this choice, you are able to enable 2FA in the future from your profile. ![](/files/-Mks8wQZQG7Mm-7xtPjl) ## Set Up and Edit Profile You have now completed the MyForge account setup process. Here you will see your dashboard, with wallets and their addresses, along with links to view your assets, lava, activity, and the marketplace. ![](/files/-Mks8zQc8Bduv5VQaz2R) 1\) To complete your profile or to make changes, click on the circular avatar picture in the top right of your Dashboard. You will be presented with four options: Update Profile, My Companion, Enable Two Factor, and Logout. ![](/files/-Mks91aV7qsmJ8mFIbq5) 2\) Click on Update Profile to add your User Name if desired. You may also click the Hide Identity checkbox to show as Anonymous when buying or selling from the Marketplace. If you originally created your account via another VF game such as berserk, you may have not received a PIN. Click Send PIN to generate one. This is also where you can check the status of your referrals if you have provided your referral link to others. You can change the avatar image by clicking on Edit and then Change Image under the current avatar. ![](/files/-Mks94JQN7-qNnCdnJ-9) ![](/files/-Mks95SIupJx1lpY6N3L) 3\) When you click on My Companion you are given the choice to choose a Level 0 Vulcanite to be by your side in VulcanVerse, Berserk, and other VulcanForged games. This choice is **permanent**, so choose wisely (you can check out Vulcanite stats at ). You do not have to choose right away, so take the time to learn the lore of each and see which quadrant you want to represent in-game. ![](/files/-Mks9IgkzjFa0mkxQFAv) 4\) After editing your profile, saving the changes, and possibly choosing a vulcanite companion, you are now ready to explore the games, the marketplace, and beyond. Enjoy your time in the Verse and good luck in your journey! ## Wallets We have partnered with Arkane for custom wallets. These wallets allow storage of both VeChain NFTs and PYR, so you can handle it all in one place. We’ll take care of the rest. # Vulcan Forged Marketplace ![](/files/-MksA5_5BhgjMtUISSyI) This article should walk you step by step, and show you how to use your PYR to purchase NFTs through the VulcanForged Marketplace. This article assumes prior knowledge of PYR. If you need a refresher check out this article on everything there is to know about PYR: {% embed url="" %} The first place we need to visit is your Vulcan Forged wallet. After signing in to your account select the **My Wallets** Option in the upper right hand of the website. ![](/files/-MksAgk-qGo9PP3KeGwM) This should bring up all the wallets in your VulcanForged Account ![](/files/-MksBKo4rWxOEbBn6H3c) **PYR | MATIC IS THE ONLY VALID TOKEN FOR MARKETPLACE TRANSACTIONS!** Now that we’ve ascertained that we have enough funds, and we are ready to transact with the market. We HAVE to move our PYR | MATIC into the PYR MARKET WALLET (this enables users to interact with the marketplace) So we have created a smart contract where you move your **PYR to the PYR MARKET WALLET (1:1 ratio)** and use this to bid which is instant. You can then move your **MARKET WALLET BALANCE** back to **PYR main wallet** when you like. To move **PYR | MATIC** into **MARKET WALLET**, simply go to your **MARKETPLACE** **WALLET** (Different than your VuclanForged Wallet) by going to your profile picture, and selecting **MY WALLET** from the **MARKETPLACE.** ![](/files/-MksDr2bRI707hIooBEi) Your **MARKETPLACE WALLET** contains two tokens your **PYR** Which are the same as the **PYR | MATIC MAIN WALLET** from your account, and your **MARKET WALLET** that holds any converted **PYR** you may have, to transact and bid with ![](/files/-MksDzs-EWNFZbxLN0gv) To move any amount of **PYR** to **the market wallet** Simply enter the amount of **PYR** you wish to move in the right side box and select T**ransfer Now** To move any amount of **PYR** back into **PYR main wallet**, simply enter the amount of **PYR** you wish to transfer in the left side box, and select **Transfer Now** For security purposes, VulcanForged will ask you to enter your pin code and Two Factor Code to swap funds. Simply enter them in the spaces provided and click **Swap Now** ![](/files/-MksE1j5S-7ZYCwDky7c) Once your information has been confirmed, you’ll get a message letting you know the conversion is in progress **NOTE:** You may need to refresh the browser in order to see the updated balances You can do these conversions at any time as you need to purchase things from the marketplace. Once you ascertain that you have some PYR in your Market wallet in your account, you can check out the marketplace by going to Marketplace to the right of your profile menu ![](/files/-MksE47E7XTBpKaEOafb) In the marketplace, you will see ![](/files/-MksE6EcD085pOHKwuRV) * The search bar at the top, in case you’re looking for something specific * Filter to the left, to weed out anything you are not interested in browsing * Sort bars, to organize the NFTS either Number of items, price, or by recent From the filter menu, you can sort and filter the type of NFTs that you’re\ Looking to purchase and selecting apply. ![](/files/-MksEBMECJBhAxqwzd9n) IF you find something that catches your eye, you will see pictures, NFT ID, and pricing details included. ![](/files/-MksEEecGTomS2F3FYaK) Another way to browse through the marketplace is using the Market Activity tab, on the upper left-hand side to display all the items in tabular form. From here you can see * Open Auctions * Open Bids * Auction History * Bid History * Open Trades * Closed Trades * Closed Offers The search bar in the middle right-hand side can also help you narrow down your search in each of these categories. ![](/files/-MksEIutOK3NvjTMM6jF) Once you find what you’re looking for you can select a view to open the Auction. From the auction screen, you will see. ![](/files/-MksEMiKzDqmU6QmIMb3) * NFT Name * Auction Owner address (**VET** Address, as it houses the **NFTs**) * Starting Bid price * Bid Expiration time * Buy Now price * NFT Details * Bid History * Item properties There are TWO ways to purchase any particular item. The first is through the **BIDDING PROCESS** and the other is the immediate **BUY NOW** The NFT owner sets the minimum he’s willing to accept for the item as the **BID PRICE**, what he would like to receive for the item as the **BUY NOW PRICE,** and how long he is willing to wait for the auction to close as the **EXPIRY DATE** If you’re not familiar with the bidding process, it works like this 1. You commit your **PYR**, for the amount in the **BID PRICE (**The fire will be removed from your balance and be held until the auction closes) 2. Before the auction expires, anyone else is able to enter a price, higher than the lowest bid price, in whatever interval amount the auction owner sets. 3. When the auction comes to an end, the highest bid gets awarded the **NFT**, and all other bids get their **PYR** returned to their accounts ![](/files/-MksES83yB5aQjem_hAg) If you want to enter a bid, you enter it in the BID price box and select Place Bid NOTE: If you want to use the Auto-bid feature, you may also enter a number in the box for maximum auto bid, that will automatically place bids in your name up to your maximum amount if anyone bids higher than you If you are happy with the price you just select **Buy Now with PYR** If you select the Buy Now option, you’ll receive a confirmation message ![](/files/-MksEU_PYfqGEgkiizNW) Once you accept, it will process your request, and you should receive your brand new **NFT** You can verify that you have received your NFT by selecting MY ITEMS from the User Menu on the upper right-hand corner ![](/files/-MksEWvQBU7MYEkYjVdf) Your item will appear in your collection. ![](/files/-MksEZME_fnTa89PHG0l) You may see the item details associated with your NFT by selecting **View Item Detail** under the NFT you wish to view. ![](/files/-MksEah3pvsLtbACWKxZ) Item Details include * NFT Name * Token ID * DappID * Current Owner (will be your Vechain address) * Edition * Level * PYR staked * Amongst a few others CONGRATULATIONS, YOU SHOULD NOW BE THE OWNER OF A **VULCAN FORGED NFT!**\ \ The marketplace can be found at # Sow a seed or land NFT Another category of NFTs are items that will be available in-game and will grant players perks and abilities by which to succeed in the VulcanVerse. These items can also be bought, foraged, and traded. But first, they need to be activated and sown to become a real NFT that can be used in-game. In some cases, the 'seed NFT' can also be traded. ![](/files/-MkryK1Ft43AdCOfbMvo) Your plot of land in Vulcan Verse needs sowing to prime it for staking. This means you have to pay a one-time fee of PYR to begin the process. There are 7 levels of upgrading, and your plot starts at level 1. Before every land upgrade, you **must** sow your land before you can stake PYR into it. However, once you have sowed your plot there is a 20-day cooldown before staking PYR can begin. Each new level unlocks new assets, more and higher quality materials and higher-level NFTs can be used, as well as fewer limits on terramorphing up and down. ![](/files/-Mks5UU6iZTHs9lTDIiS) *By sowing your plot you are one step closer to receiving **daily** $PYR from our 10m PYR rewards pool.* **The cost of sowing varies depending on what level you are upgrading to.** Once a plot has been sowed it will always remain sowed, to enjoy the staking rewards and different assets available with each level it must have the corresponding amount of PYR and Lava staked/spent that each level requires. To get from level 1 to level 2 it will cost you 50 PYR in the sowing fee. After the cooldown, you must soft-lock 50 PYR **and pay** 50 LAVA into your plot to be eligible to receive your piece of the monthly reward pool. The cost of PYR and LAVA rises along with the higher level you are upgrading to. *All PYR staked can be taken out at any given time, and the LAVA spent during staking will be burned* ![](/files/-Mks5g0DP8JQJlwiyBL5) {% embed url="" %} # Special NFTs & items Another category of NFTs are items that will be available in-game and will grant players perks and abilities by which to succeed in the VulcanVerse. These items can also be bought, foraged, and traded. ![](/files/-Mkryp4dcSrcEKAXi-H9) Some examples are The Binding Spell of Typhon which can be collected with other items to reward you with a vulcanite or The Winged Boots of Hermes which grants an in-game speed bonus. ![](/files/-MksxkNo4i3R93OoZwyZ) ## VulcanForged Launched NFTs made by the Godfather of Fantasy Art Some of the greatest fantasy artists of all time have been tokenized into exclusive 1 of 1 Vulcanite editions. Vulcan Forged, through its partnership with Artefy, has secured the IP rights to tokenize NFTs from what some believe to be the greatest fantasy artists of all time. The artists include [**Frank Frazetta**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Frazetta)**,** [**Sanjulian**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanjuli%C3%A1n)**,** [**Ciruelo Cabral**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ciruelo_Cabral)**,** [**Juan Gimenez**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Gim%C3%A9nez) who have worked on greats such as Conan the Barbarian, Magic the Gathering, Heavy Metal, and the George Lucas’ Bantom trilogy. The art will be made into **exclusive collectible 1 of 1 Vulcanite editions**, to be owned and used within Vulcan Forged main game, the fantasy metaverse [**VulcanVerse**](http://twitter.com/vulcanverse). As with other Vulcanites, the image will be rendered into a 3D character NFT that can be used by players to fight, forage, spy, and defend. Author [Jamie Thomson](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Thomson_\(author\)), [who is writing a gamebook based on VulcanVerse](https://cointelegraph.com/news/fantasy-authors-turn-the-vulcanverse-nft-game-into-a-trilogy-of-books), has also been given permission to use the artwork within the books and has been given the go-ahead to create the cards and lore for each. # Agora NFT creation engine Agora allows digital artists to secure their original art as a unique piece of work on an immutable and decentralized network. They can then prove ownership or even sell and transfer their ownership to another collector using the Vulcan Marketplace.\ \ NFTs made easy, No gas, any device.\ \ Check out Agora> ![](/files/-Mks7RPsANilkxzEmMEi) # Vulcan Launchpad Vulcan Forged originally started out as a simple digital art NFT site called VeriArti. VeriArti is now rebranding to Agora and has become one of 10 Vulcan powered NFT dApps. Our community and game roster is constantly expanding, our marketplace volume is over $20m, we have signed multiple new partnerships, and [PYR](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/vulcan-forged-pyr/) (the native Vulcan Forged token) is now successfully [integrated into our marketplace](https://twitter.com/egamers_io/status/1392186753193287683?s=20). VulcanForged is now at a stage ready to expand to more games, more users, and more third-party developers. **Thus, they created a grant program of up to $2,000,000 for third parties to join the Vulcan Forged ecosystem.** ![](/files/-MkrjxLo9Yp2c4UD0u9v) Vulcan Forged prides itself on being community and developer-centric. We abandon the tribalism and small focus of crypto-currency communities and put gaming and user accessibility first. Here are some reasons to join our platform: ✔️No gas needed for developers to create NFTs\ ✔️Customized NFT creation tool\ ✔️Access to already established community\ ✔️No gas needed for marketplace transactions\ ✔️One wallet/access point to all games (meaning any user from any game can join yours)\ ✔️High volume marketplace with advanced features\ ✔️24/7 support with NFT creations, game development, and community reach. ### What is the launchpad? The Vulcan Game Launchpad is an open application for anyone with an idea for an NFT game or dApp. We will be assessing all applications and choosing 50 of them to provide grants, technical support, and marketing. ### **What’s the catch?** There is none. For us, the more games and users we have in the Vulcan ecosystem, the more we all grow, so it makes sense for us to incentivize game developers or those with ideas to join. Your NFTs will be forged by us, and our marketplace will have to be used, but you will always own your own game, assets and can set sales and profit revenues as you see fit. ### What do we provide? ✔️Up to $40,000 in a development grant (paid in milestones)\ ✔️Access to your own ANVIL — A gas-free, no crypto NFT engine that allows you to create any NFT with the metadata you choose called [Agora](https://market.vulcanforged.com/agora).\ ✔️Technical and development support\ ✔️Introductions to our gaming development partners\ ✔️Marketing, initial NFT sale rounds, promotions, and access to our large community. ### What is the process? On 20th May, you will be able to apply. Please note there are requirements to be considered for the grant and incubation. * Must be a team of 3+ * At least one must have experience in programming, gaming or web-development * The Game must include NFTs * The Game idea must be original * Development phases must be planned out # Discord commands You can use the following commands to get information on specific topics:\ \ **Regular Bot Commands**\ !welcome - a brief welcome message \ !pyr - Our token \ !pyruse - Where to use pyr? \ !wallet - Details on the My Forge wallet \ !articles - list of articles regarding Vulcan Forged and it's dApps \ !games - List of games on Vulcan Forged \ !info - websites/socials !vulcanverse - some basic info about VulcanVerse \ !land - Details on land in the verse \ !lava - Information on lava \ !vulcanites - explains Vulcanites !titans - a brief summary regarding Titans \ !olympians - a brief summary regarding Olympians \ !marketplace - explains the Marketplace \ !fire - info on our intermediary token FIRE \ !stuck - help when an item is stuck in escrow \ !berserk - some basic info about Berserk !partners - current list of partners **Important Bot Commands**\ !wood - information about the wood conspiracy\ !wen - Time needed for a wen or when event\ \ There are also other commands, only to be used in #commands:\ !rank — displays your current Discord server rank Please do not mis- or overuse the commands available # Web and socials ### Web Vulcan Forged: \ Vulcan Verse: \ Vulcan Marketplace: \ Vulcan Map Explorer: ### Discord VulcanVerse: \ Vulcan dApps:
### Linktree # By the Fire [By the Fire](https://www.twitch.tv/bythefirevf/) is a popular podcast made by GlitchedViking, Tanka, and Armega. The podcasts are live-streamed on [Twitch](https://www.twitch.tv/bythefirevf/) but copies of the episodes are stored on [Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/c/ByTheFire). ![From left to right. Top: Tanka and Mukti. Bottom: GlitchedViking and TristanTheRed](/files/-Mkt6xYTGCXx6nMsEqrA) ## Hosts The hosts of the show are [GlitchedViking](https://twitter.com/Glitched_Viking) and [Ahamed/Tanka](https://twitter.com/BreakinPoint). In the first few episodes [Mukti](https://twitter.com/mukti_vf) was a cohost. He will return when he is back from his trip around the world. ## Behind the scenes‌ [Armega](https://twitter.com/officialarmega) is the tech guy behind the scenes. He is responsible for the live streaming event running smoothly. ![The By the Fire studio](/files/-Mkt5j072o3t49wU183K) ## Podcast and Schedule The hosts bring you the latest news and all developments done in the past 2 weeks. The show broadcasts live every 2 weeks on Friday evening (European time). The show starts at 22:00 CET. # The House of Records ![](/files/-MkszJuDWIkKz89uz5FG) On '[the house of records' website](https://www.vulcanverselore.com/), a community-driven project to document lore, you will find [VulcanVerse](https://www.vulcanverselore.com/HouseOfRecords/index.php/VulcanVerse) Lore and recorded information about notable places, events, [Vulcanites](https://www.vulcanverselore.com/HouseOfRecords/index.php/Vulcanites), guilds, factions, items, and people. **Taken from the website:**\ Adventurer! Be wary when browsing our chronicles – do not pick up a quill so readily. The House of Records may be watched over by the Record Keeper, but all Gods and mortals have the ability to contribute to these tomes. This does not, however, mean that our libraries are free from rules. We invite all dwellers of VulcanVerse to contribute to our records, should they possess the digital skill and knowledge to do so. Want to leave your mark in the records? Write a new page? Update an existing record? ### Some of the reading material These dusty bookshelves are a little imposing. Unsure where to start? Take a look at the below:[![Berserk. A legend. A definition (HOR).jpg](https://www.vulcanverselore.com/HouseOfRecords/images/thumb/d/dd/Berserk._A_legend._A_definition_%28HOR%29.jpg/220px-Berserk._A_legend._A_definition_%28HOR%29.jpg)](https://www.vulcanverselore.com/HouseOfRecords/index.php/File:Berserk._A_legend._A_definition_\(HOR\).jpg) * [VulcanVerse](https://www.vulcanverselore.com/HouseOfRecords/index.php/VulcanVerse) * [Vulcanites](https://www.vulcanverselore.com/HouseOfRecords/index.php/Vulcanites) * [Mountains of Boreas](https://www.vulcanverselore.com/HouseOfRecords/index.php/Mountains_of_Boreas) * [Gardens of Arcadia](https://www.vulcanverselore.com/HouseOfRecords/index.php/Gardens_of_Arcadia) * [Desert of Notus](https://www.vulcanverselore.com/HouseOfRecords/index.php/Desert_of_Notus) * [Underworld of Hades](https://www.vulcanverselore.com/HouseOfRecords/index.php/Underworld_of_Hades) * [Guilds](https://www.vulcanverselore.com/HouseOfRecords/index.php/Guilds) * [Ryan the Wanderer](https://www.vulcanverselore.com/HouseOfRecords/index.php/Ryan_the_Wanderer) * [Trapjaw of the Crypts of Darkness](https://www.vulcanverselore.com/HouseOfRecords/index.php/Trapjaw_of_the_Crypts_of_Darkness) * [House Of Records](https://www.vulcanverselore.com/HouseOfRecords/index.php/House_Of_Records) * [Shaman Village](https://www.vulcanverselore.com/HouseOfRecords/index.php/Shaman_Village) * [Al 'Actar](https://www.vulcanverselore.com/HouseOfRecords/index.php/Al_%27Actar) The full list of records can be seen [here](https://www.vulcanverselore.com/HouseOfRecords/index.php/Special:AllPages). ### Authors Several community members add and edit pages. Neswulf is the Record Keeper and founder of the House of Records. # Vulcan Foundation ![](/files/-MT5zszoEo97RlafcXdC) While Vulcan Forged LTD will oversee game development and business operations, the Vulcan Foundation will be responsible for all token governance, issuance, and sales. Vulcan’s BVI Company will be the token issuer and hold the digital tokens for the ILO while the Vulcan Foundation based in Singapore will be the governance and public-facing entity providing the platform for marketing and community development. ## Who are we? Athens, Greece Designed as an easy-to-play and easy-to-build ecosystem, Vulcan Forged is a community-based project that promotes the development of world-class blockchain games by supporting developers through its development programs. 'incubation and crowdfunding. For blockchain game enthusiasts, Vulcan Forged is a one-stop-shop where they can access popular games and a huge NFT marketplace to buy and sell digital assets in-game. The entire ecosystem is powered by its own PYR settlement, staking, and utility token. The ERC20 compatible PYR is a cross-platform currency that can be used in-game titles that are part of the Vulcan Forged ecosystem. ## Our mission We are committed to providing the best NFT Gaming experiences possible by offering engaging and entertaining games as we do our part in revolutionizing the blockchain gaming space. # Team The team is mainly based in the head office in Athens Greece. The team consists of 40+ team members working from several countries. Below are the Greece based team members: ![](/files/-MksLYm24shiCjeLjZHJ) ![](/files/-MksLb-AVGCibCu9Y4Vv) ![](/files/-MksLdo5tNsckcSl11TS) ![](/files/-MksLgZLf80JfAXweb3m)