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<blockquote data-quote="Morrus" data-source="post: 8547831" data-attributes="member: 1"><p>After <a href="https://www.enworld.org/threads/ttrpgs-blockchains-and-nfts.686028/" target="_blank">widespread backlash</a> across social media, Chaosium <a href="https://www.chaosium.com/blogchaosium-suspends-plans-for-future-nfts/" target="_blank">has announced</a> that it has suspended its plans for future NFT releases.</p><p></p><p>[ATTACH=full]151968[/ATTACH]</p><p></p><p>[callout]</p><p>All of us at Chaosium are deeply concerned by the issues raised around the VeVe digital collectable releases from last July. We take these concerns very seriously—our fans and the communities built around Chaosium are our lifeblood. We go back a long way, and that means a lot to us. We want to make sure you are comfortable with the way we do business.</p><p></p><p>While we address the concerns of the tabletop gaming community we have halted our plans for future NFT releases. </p><p></p><p>Let’s go through what’s happened to date:</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">In early 2019 we began discussions with <a href="https://www.veve.me/" target="_blank">VeVe</a>. At the time NFTs and digital collectables were relatively unknown tech (at least in the TTRPG sphere).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">VeVe is managed by long-time fans and collectors, and we completed multiple rounds of due diligence before deciding to move forward and granting VeVe a license to sell <a href="https://medium.com/veve-collectibles/collecting-2-0-digital-collectibles-c83b7d9241b3" target="_blank">digital collectables</a> based on our IP. It is notable that VeVe’s other NFT licensors include Disney, Marvel, DC Comics, Warner Bros., Star Trek, Star Wars, Cartoon Network, Adventure Time, James Bond, GhostBusters, and many other leading popular culture brands. VeVe even has a license from the United States Postal Service.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The environmental impact of VeVe's NFTs was crucial in our decision making. VeVe operates on a blockchain platform, (Immutable X), that is <a href="https://dailyhodl.com/2021/03/29/immutable-x-is-making-nfts-carbon-neutral-on-ethereum" target="_blank">carbon neutral</a>. The creation of VeVe NFTs, and their trading takes place “off-chain,” reducing the environmental footprint of VeVe NFTs by 99.9% when compared to those minted on Ethereum. </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Chaosium publicized VeVe’s <a href="https://www.chaosium.com/blogcall-of-cthulhu-arrives-on-digital-collectable-app-veve" target="_blank">initial offering</a> (July 2021) across all of our social channels. Our announcements didn’t receive much attention from the gaming press or TTRPG community, but the release was successful and well received, demonstrating an enthusiastic and sizable community of Cthulhu fans on VeVe.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">With our licensee TYPE40, we built an NFT creation model that is protective and respectful of the artists involved—the digital collectables created for VeVe are all entirely new and original. The artists involved share fully in the proceeds of their sale.</li> </ul><p>However, we understand that a lot has changed since we started down this road in 2019. The issues relating to NFTs are increasingly complex and controversial. In recent months, the debate has become prominent and contentious. Bad actors in this sphere have received widespread coverage. Many people are justifiably <a href="https://hbr.org/2021/11/how-nfts-create-value" target="_blank">baffled, incredulous, and deeply skeptical</a>. </p><p></p><p>Based on both our research and experience with them, we believe that VeVe is an ethical company, pioneering a new digital community for collectors which uses this distributed ledger technology in a legitimate, meaningful, and <a href="https://medium.com/ecomi/veve-the-first-digital-collectibles-platform-committed-to-carbon-neutral-nfts-2649cc958f4a" target="_blank">environmentally responsible</a> way.</p><p></p><p>We appreciate that many of our fans are angry and disappointed. We hear you. Your concerns must be listened to and addressed. That is why, in cooperation with TYPE40 and VeVe, we have made the decision outlined above. We do not have another scheduled release on VeVe or any other NFT marketplace. We will never require anyone to own an NFT/digital collectible to enjoy any Chaosium product or game.</p><p></p><p>Thank you for sharing your feedback. Thank you for patiently waiting for our reply. So much passion for what we do is a good thing. It’s been that way since 1975, and in this digital age we remain The Chaosium.[/callout]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Morrus, post: 8547831, member: 1"] After [URL='https://www.enworld.org/threads/ttrpgs-blockchains-and-nfts.686028/']widespread backlash[/URL] across social media, Chaosium [URL='https://www.chaosium.com/blogchaosium-suspends-plans-for-future-nfts/']has announced[/URL] that it has suspended its plans for future NFT releases. [ATTACH type="full"]151968[/ATTACH] [callout] All of us at Chaosium are deeply concerned by the issues raised around the VeVe digital collectable releases from last July. We take these concerns very seriously—our fans and the communities built around Chaosium are our lifeblood. We go back a long way, and that means a lot to us. We want to make sure you are comfortable with the way we do business. While we address the concerns of the tabletop gaming community we have halted our plans for future NFT releases. Let’s go through what’s happened to date: [LIST] [*]In early 2019 we began discussions with [URL='https://www.veve.me/']VeVe[/URL]. At the time NFTs and digital collectables were relatively unknown tech (at least in the TTRPG sphere). [*]VeVe is managed by long-time fans and collectors, and we completed multiple rounds of due diligence before deciding to move forward and granting VeVe a license to sell [URL='https://medium.com/veve-collectibles/collecting-2-0-digital-collectibles-c83b7d9241b3']digital collectables[/URL] based on our IP. It is notable that VeVe’s other NFT licensors include Disney, Marvel, DC Comics, Warner Bros., Star Trek, Star Wars, Cartoon Network, Adventure Time, James Bond, GhostBusters, and many other leading popular culture brands. VeVe even has a license from the United States Postal Service. [*]The environmental impact of VeVe's NFTs was crucial in our decision making. VeVe operates on a blockchain platform, (Immutable X), that is [URL='https://dailyhodl.com/2021/03/29/immutable-x-is-making-nfts-carbon-neutral-on-ethereum']carbon neutral[/URL]. The creation of VeVe NFTs, and their trading takes place “off-chain,” reducing the environmental footprint of VeVe NFTs by 99.9% when compared to those minted on Ethereum. [*]Chaosium publicized VeVe’s [URL='https://www.chaosium.com/blogcall-of-cthulhu-arrives-on-digital-collectable-app-veve']initial offering[/URL] (July 2021) across all of our social channels. Our announcements didn’t receive much attention from the gaming press or TTRPG community, but the release was successful and well received, demonstrating an enthusiastic and sizable community of Cthulhu fans on VeVe. [*]With our licensee TYPE40, we built an NFT creation model that is protective and respectful of the artists involved—the digital collectables created for VeVe are all entirely new and original. The artists involved share fully in the proceeds of their sale. [/LIST] However, we understand that a lot has changed since we started down this road in 2019. The issues relating to NFTs are increasingly complex and controversial. In recent months, the debate has become prominent and contentious. Bad actors in this sphere have received widespread coverage. Many people are justifiably [URL='https://hbr.org/2021/11/how-nfts-create-value']baffled, incredulous, and deeply skeptical[/URL]. Based on both our research and experience with them, we believe that VeVe is an ethical company, pioneering a new digital community for collectors which uses this distributed ledger technology in a legitimate, meaningful, and [URL='https://medium.com/ecomi/veve-the-first-digital-collectibles-platform-committed-to-carbon-neutral-nfts-2649cc958f4a']environmentally responsible[/URL] way. We appreciate that many of our fans are angry and disappointed. We hear you. Your concerns must be listened to and addressed. That is why, in cooperation with TYPE40 and VeVe, we have made the decision outlined above. We do not have another scheduled release on VeVe or any other NFT marketplace. We will never require anyone to own an NFT/digital collectible to enjoy any Chaosium product or game. Thank you for sharing your feedback. Thank you for patiently waiting for our reply. So much passion for what we do is a good thing. It’s been that way since 1975, and in this digital age we remain The Chaosium.[/callout] [/QUOTE]
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