[Guide] How To Play ‘Ragnarok: Monster World’

The Philippines, together with Thailand and Brazil, is among the top countries in terms of user activity that joined the recently concluded closed beta testing of crypto game Ragnarok: Monster World. 

What’s the significance: The Philippines in the top gaming countries show Filipinos’ interests in crypto gaming, which could attract more game developers to try the community. This article also includes a guide on how to play the game and join the open beta testing in the future. 

About the Closed Beta Testing 

Key details: 

• Schedule: The closed beta testing (CBT) of the game ran from August 19 to August 26, 2024. 
• How it worked: The CBT had different events that featured both on-chain and off-chain rewards. 

• The goal of CBT: During ‌testing, players were tasked to explore the different types of Ragmons available as off-chain items and experience the power of merging them off-chain to level up.
  • This period were designed for them develop strategies and decide which Ragmon NFTs to claim and merge afterward.
• Rewards: As mentioned, there were on-chain and off-chain rewards during the CBT. All off-chain rewards earned during this testing can only be used during this period.
  • After the CBT ends, all in-game history will be cleared, and accounts will be reset. 
  • Only the player’s account and NFTs will remain for the official launch.
• Altered features: According to ‌developers, some game content has been temporarily adjusted, like a shortened duration for chest openings.
  • They believe that it enhances the experience of the players. 
  • It should be noted that these changes will be reverted at launch.

The numbers: Key statistics during the recently concluded CBT. 

• 32,000: Total players
• 640,000: Total battles
• 1,187: Highest number of battles by a single player
• 23,416.68 Hours: Combined playtime on the first day alone.

Key Adjustments 

During the CBT, the team received feedback and several issues that they assured would be addressed before the Open Beta Test of the game launches:

• Server Issues and Bugs: According to the developers, the heavy traffic during the CBT resulted in various server-related issues.
  • To solve this issue, they conducted regular maintenance and scaling throughout the testing period. 
  • They also hinted at launching a second CBT focused on stress testing, which could ensure stable server operations post-launch.
• Matchmaking System: During the CBT, the team also developed and implemented an MMR-based matchmaking system.
  • This update ensures that players are matched with opponents of similar skill levels during battles.
• Tutorial: There was also feedback that it was difficult to check Ragmon’s skills and stats and set up decks.
  • Thus, the team explained that they are preparing a more detailed tutorial and upgrading videos to better introduce Ragmon’s unique characteristics.

What’s next: The game developers have expressed that they are now preparing for the Open Beta Testing, or at least another round of CBT, for Ragnarok: Monster World. 

How to Play Ragnarok: Monster World

@MyrtleGail dominating the battle field – LIVE!⚔️🎙️ pic.twitter.com/RJtnumgwyd

— Ragnarok: Monster World (@RagmonNFT) August 20, 2024

• Step 1: Go to https://romw.gnjoy.in.th/En-en and register using either a Google, Apple, or Facebook account. 
• Step 2: Download the game:
  • On Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zeroxand.monsterworld 
  • On iOS: https://testflight.apple.com/join/W5sHnVHT 
• Step 3: Enter the verification code sent to the provided email.
• Step 4: Complete the login process.
• Step 5: Play the game once it is available in its open beta version or the official launch. 

About Ragnarok: Monster World

• About the Game: Ragnarok: Monster World is a strategy game that combines tower defense and monster-collecting elements based on the Ragnarok IP. 
• Official Launch: The major release is initially slated for Q3 2024. 
• Blockchain: In April 2024, ZERO X AND (0x&), the game studio and web3 development company that publishes the game, confirmed that Ragnarok: Monster World will be built on top of the Ronin Network. 
• In-Game Characters: Once the game is live, players will collect off-chain and on-chain Ragmons with varying stats, abilities, and appearances.
  • Players can use their Ragmons to destroy an opponent’s tower in a story-based PvE mode, a one-on-one PvP battle mode, or a guild-based land occupation mode. 
• Game Basics: Ragnarok: Monster World is a real-time PvP strategy game where the primary goal of the player is to destroy their opponent’s tower while defending their own.
  • Each player builds a deck composed of monster and spell cards, which are used in battle to summon creatures and cast spells.
• Tip on Building a Deck: When building the first deck, players should start by choosing monsters with a mix of roles, such as high-health tanks to absorb damage and fast, high-damage units to deal with threats quickly.
• Battle Flow: Battles in Ragnarok: Monster World are fast-paced and dynamic.
  • As the battle progresses, players draw new cards to replace those they have played. 
  • Battles are timed, and if neither tower is destroyed within the time limit, the player with the most remaining tower health wins.
• Job Class: The players can also choose a job class, such as Swordsman, Archer, or Magician.
  • Each job class offers a distinct set of spells that can drastically affect the outcome of a battle.
  • The player’s chosen job class defines the spells available to the player during battle. 

Keywords to Remember When Playing the Game:

• Monsters: These are the heart of the player’s attack and offense. Monsters vary in rarity and level, with higher levels and rarer monsters being crucial for victory.
  • Monsters can be enhanced through merging, spells are unlocked as the player’s job level increases, and their tower’s resilience grows with their player level.
• Spells: The player’s chosen job grants them access to unique spells that can be unleashed in battle. Each job class has its own distinct abilities.
• Towers: Protecting the player’s tower while destroying their opponent’s is key to winning the battle.
• Deck Building Selection: Build a deck by selecting a combination of monster and spell cards, each with its own unique attributes, tailored to the player’s strategy.
• Deck Building Capacity: The player’s deck can hold up to 8 cards, allowing for a balanced mix of offense and defense.
• Deck Building Hand: At the start of the battle, four cards from the player’s deck are randomly drawn into their “hand,” ready to be played.
• Soul Energy: Battles begin with eight soul energies, which the player uses to summon monsters or cast spells. Soul energy regenerates over time, so strategic timing is crucial for victory.
• Autonomous Combat: Monsters act automatically, engaging enemies based on the strategy the player has set up with their deck.
  • Their job is to draw the cards at the right moment and to place their monsters in the perfect spot on the battlefield that best suits their strategy.
• Strategic Interventions: Players can use job spells to influence the course of the battle, employing effects that can stun, damage, or otherwise disrupt their opponents.

This article is published on BitPinas: [Guide] How To Play ‘Ragnarok: Monster World’ Closed Beta Testing

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