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<p>The idle RPG and fantasy roguelike game, Castile, is set to launch its <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://x.com/Castileofficial/status/1828765168651890742">Beta Test</a> on September 10th. Players will have the opportunity to participate in a play-to-earn format, competing for a share of the $CAST token from a total prize pool of 10 million tokens. This event will run until October 10th.</p>
<h2>Exciting New Features in the Beta Test</h2>
<p>This beta phase includes four exciting features that enhance both the economic and competitive aspects of the game:</p>
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<li><strong>Tarot System:</strong> This new addition is touted as the "most powerful hero accessory." Players can equip Tarot cards to activate beneficial sets, gaining useful attributes. Tarot cards can be acquired through battles in the Soulwell of Evil, which requires the game’s primary currency, Tarot Coins. Players who hold <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://opensea.io/collection/castile-tarot">Tarot NFTs</a> have an increased chance of earning these cards. Additionally, players can utilize Tarot Coins to purchase cards in the in-game marketplace.</li>
<li><strong>Trading System:</strong> Players can trade equipment and items directly with one another using Tarot Coins, enhancing the in-game economy.</li>
<li><strong>League Boss Racing:</strong> Players from two separate leagues will team up to defeat a common League Boss. The league that vanquishes their boss first will take the victory.</li>
<li><strong>League Tournament:</strong> This feature pits leagues of similar ranks against each other, allowing them to earn points through various tasks. The leagues accumulating the highest points by the end will receive superior rewards, with additional milestones offering extra incentives.</li>
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<p>All these features are included in the new beta version. Interested players can download the game for free on mobile devices or access it on PC via an emulator starting from September 10th at 2 PM SGT, with server opening at 8 PM SGT. For detailed instructions on downloading and logging in, visit <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://medium.com/@Castileofficial/castile-beta-test-download-and-login-guide-93774a7d255e">here</a>. Please note that character progress made during this test will be wiped, but Tarot Coins and high-level Tarot card items are expected to carry over to future tests.</p>
<h3>Opportunities to Earn $CAST</h3>
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<p>The overall prize pool consists of 10 million $CAST tokens, which are divided between the Beta Lucky Draw and various play-to-earn activities based on leaderboards.</p>
<h4>Beta Lucky Draw</h4>
<p>Starting on August 28th and concluding on October 10th, the Beta Lucky Draw offers players a chance to win up to 4 million tokens. To enter, players create an account on the official website and access the Lucky Draw section with 1 Key. Tarot NFT holders receive 3 free Keys daily, while non-holders can earn Keys by ranking in the top 10 on the Weekly Quest Points leaderboard or spending 2000 Tarot Coins during the playtest, with each transaction granting 1 Key. Joining the Lucky Draw also accumulates Elite Points, with rewards distributed according to total points earned.</p>
<h4>Play-to-Earn Rewards</h4>
<p>The play-to-earn component allocates a total of 6 million $CAST tokens available until October 10th, based on the League Rankings achieved in League Boss Racing and League Tournament. Rewards will also stem from Campaign Ranking, Gates of Hell Ranking, and Arena Ranking (including both Arena and High-Level Arena). The Gates of Hell features battles against demons for rewards, while the Campaign allows players to progress through multiple chapters with a team of up to 5 heroes, facing various challenges along the way. The Arena offers a player-versus-player experience where strategic formations are key for defending against attacks.</p>
<p>For additional details on NFT holder benefits and claiming rewards during this beta phase, refer to the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://medium.com/@Castileofficial/castile-beta-test-and-reward-events-guide-3fa676e20335">official Medium post</a>.</p>
<h2>Discover Castile</h2>
<p>Castile is a free-to-play mobile card RPG and roguelike game set in a unique fantasy Cthulhu universe. Players can assemble a party of up to five distinct, upgradeable characters, embarking on thrilling adventures within immersive 3D environments. Each character possesses special abilities that can be leveraged for strategic advantages. Players start with one hero and can acquire additional cards through gameplay.</p>
<p>The development team adopts a “Play and Trade” model, allowing players to tokenize in-game assets and easily trade them, while facilitating deposit and withdrawal of funds. The studio takes a small fee from transactions occurring both within and outside the game.</p>
<p>This innovative blockchain game has been in development for three years under the guidance of the web3 gaming studio Nytro Lab, which previously conducted an alpha playtest earlier this year. To date, they have garnered $25 million in funding and successfully executed a marketing test on TikTok in the US, achieving top rankings in its category among similar Web2 games, as stated in their <a target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow" href="https://nytrolab.gitbook.io/nytro-lab.whitepaperen">whitepaper</a>.</p>
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<h3>Understanding $CAST</h3>
<p>$CAST is the forthcoming governance token with a capped supply of 1 billion tokens. It plays a crucial role in governance voting, trading in-game items, purchasing resources, and more. Players can earn $CAST through seasonal rewards, staking, and contributions to the game's community. A Token Generation Event (TGE) is anticipated to occur by the end of this year or early next year.</p>
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