The Pioneering Path of Collaborative Entertainment
Tanzil’s journey into the realm of game development did not follow a conventional path. Originally setting out to make his mark in the world of film, he discovered a passion for storytelling that transcended mediums. A serendipitous venture into the gaming industry back in Indonesia not only reignited his storytelling ambitions but also positioned him as a key player in the country’s gaming development scene. Today, from the vanguard position at Confiction Labs, Tanzil and his team are exploring the untapped potentials of web3 technologies like blockchain and NFTs to enrich gaming experiences.
Embracing web3: Beyond Financial Gains
The allure of web3 initially met Tanzil and his team with skepticism. The booming popularity of nft-based games such as Axie Infinity displayed the lucrative prospects of blockchain but raised questions about the sustainability of such models. The shift from viewing web3 merely as a financial opportunity to a revolutionary tool for game development came with the realization of what Tanzil terms "legacy." This concept, central to Riftstorm’s ethos, is grounded in the idea that in-game assets and character legacies can be imbued with real, enduring value, reshaping the relationship between players and game narratives.
Unveiling a New Era Through Collaborative Entertainment
At its essence, Collaborative Entertainment is a visionary approach that empowers both creators and players, giving them significant influence over the evolution of game worlds and narratives. Tanzil envisions a gaming landscape where involvement is not limited to predefined roles. Rather, CE enables players to steer story arcs and outcomes based on their decisions and actions, while creators from across the globe can contribute ideas that sculpt the game universe. Drawing inspiration from communities like the SCP Foundation Wiki, Tanzil sees the potential for CE to extend its reach beyond gaming, impacting diverse media IPs.
Impact on Creatives and the Industry
The implications of Collaborative Entertainment for creatives are profound. By lowering barriers to entry and fostering an inclusive platform for idea exchange, CE opens the door for a new generation of franchise builders. Tanzil reflects on his own experiences, recognizing the potential for CE to democratize content creation and enrich the entertainment industry with fresh narratives and concepts. The introduction of mythic repositories, where anyone can submit ideas for characters, stories, and more, exemplifies this new direction, aiming to transform how IPs are collectively developed and expanded.
A Vision for the Future
Looking forward, the roadmap for Collaborative Entertainment and Riftstorm is ambitious yet clear. The next critical months for Confiction Labs involve demonstrating CE's viability across not just a single game or IP but as a model scalable to multiple franchises. With a vision set on fundamentally altering the creative landscape, Tanzil’s goal is to usher in an era where ideas are seamlessly shared, built upon, and equitably rewarded, breaking the mold of the traditional entertainment industry. The promise of CE lies not just in redefining gaming mechanics but in reshaping how society perceives and values creativity at a global scale.
As we stand on the cusp of this new dawn in entertainment, the pioneering efforts of Tanzil and his team at Confiction Labs underscore the boundless potentials of Collaborative Entertainment. Their work not only opens new avenues for engaging with and expanding game universes but also heralds a future where the collective imagination of millions can flourish, unrestrained by the confines of conventional industry barriers.
