Five months have passed since Faraway Gaming Studios acquired the Legends of The Mara (LOTM) from Yuga Labs. The studio has recently made a significant announcement regarding a crucial element in the LOTM universe: vessels.
On September 2, 2024, Faraway Gaming Studios shared news via a tweet that read:
🥚 Vessel Hatching Update 🥚
This is a reminder that Vessel Hatching into Mara will be permanently disabled on September 30, 2024. This means that after this date, there will be no more Mara created.
This update is a pivotal moment for vessel holders, urging them to take action as the incubation period comes to a close.
Implications for Otherside Community
Otherside, an interconnected platform with Faraway, includes Otherdeeds essential for claiming land within its universe. This land NFT collection uniquely blends environmental features, sediment types, and powerful artifacts, each influencing the ownership rarity.
The vessel hatching update directly impacts Otherside, as users have the opportunity to enhance their Otherdeed assets. In another tweet on Otherspace’s X account, the community was advised to expand their Otherdeed assets before the impending deadline.
It is critical for users holding onto Otherdeed NFTs to act promptly, as the expanded assets can be converted into vessels for hatching Mara, an opportunity that will no longer be available after September 30.
Overview of Mara NFTs and Their Functionality
Legends of The Mara (LOTM) is a strategic collection-based game that requires players to claim vessels, facilitating character growth and development throughout the game. Characters were categorized into Kodas Kodamaras, who serve as the primary guardians within the Otherside.
As Kodas develop, they evolve into vessels that release Mara. With the right catalysts, players can help these Maras progress into highly-skilled Kodamaras. Thus, players embark on a journey from being a Koda to becoming a Kodamara.
Mara, also known as Oda, represent the foundational workers, functioning as hunters, farmers, and enchanters. Players must sacrifice their vessels to produce playable in-game Maras, which are classified as ERC-721 tokens. These Maras are also part of an independent NFT collection.
Current Utility of Mara NFTs
To engage in gameplay, players need to possess at least one Mara NFT. The functionality within the game is determined by the specific role of the NFT, categorized as hunter, farmer, or enchanter. Consequently, each player’s abilities are influenced by the attributes associated with their Mara NFTs.
- Hunter Mara: These serve as defenders within the Otherdeed and Otherside universe, also combating Shattered foes.
- Farmer Mara: Tasked with nurturing the lands of Otherdeed and gathering sediment fragments, which are vital for the Catalysis process—advancing Mara to Kodamara.
- Enchanter Mara: Enhance the capabilities of all connected assets within the Otherdeed Camp, improving the performance of hunters and farmers alike.
Future Utility of Mara NFTs
In addition to their existing functionalities, players will soon have the ability to sell and trade sediment harvested during gameplay. Users can convert collected sediments into ERC-1155 NFTs, which can then be traded on popular NFT marketplaces like Magic Eden and OpenSea.
