Debut of The Otherside’s First Trip

The Otherside, the highly anticipated gamified metaverse project tied to the Bored Ape Yacht Club, is set for an exciting technical demo on Sunday, July 17 at 4 pm UTC. This first-stage rollout, affectionately dubbed the ‘First Trip,’ promises to gather Otherdeed land owners (identified as Voyagers) for what the platform describes as a ‘celebration of what’s to come.’

What’s in Store for Voyagers?

Exclusively available to the land owners, this experience will let Voyagers explore a specially curated arena designed for the ultimate test run. With thousands expected to join the adventure, the demo will showcase:

• 3D, high-resolution Voyager prototypes that can walk, run, jump, and even show emotions!
• A private, tokengated live stream, ensuring that only the true Voyagers gain access to this exclusive content.

Technical Trials and Triumphs

Just a week prior to the First Trip, two significant load tests were conducted (July 6 and 9) to evaluate the technical limits of the Otherside platform alongside the Improbable team. These tests saw crowds of faceless avatars dashing, dancing, and performing acrobatics in a visually striking, yet sparsely populated universe, while moderators guided the chaotic energy!

Community Response: Cheers and Chirps

Despite some humorous comparisons to anthill-like chaos, the community appears to bask in nostalgia for those wild tests. The visual quality and ambient sound design have received praise, setting high expectations for the upcoming experience. Users engaged in activities to test gameplay mechanics, from inputting their age to stating their gaming objectives.

“Had about 2.5k concurrent users running around in the neutral space. Tons of great info compiled,” shared BAYC co-founder Gargamel.

A Look Ahead: Will Otherside Innovate?

While the test environment showcased budding excitement within the community, skeptics remarked upon its similarities to starter templates offered in game engines like Unreal. The question looms: will Yuga Labs forge ahead with their own game engine for the Otherside, or will they stick with what’s tried and true?

Navigating The NFT Narrative

It’s notable that the Otherside still shares a shadow with memories of a tumultuous minting period that left many with raw feelings. However, with a roadmap laid out and effective test runs underway, the narrative has begun shifting positively for this metaverse project.