One of the goals of Funjible Games is to connect our readers to the movers and shakers that are shaping the Web3 gaming space. One such game is Citizen Conflict, which is currently in its Alpha 2.0 phase.Citizen Conflict is a blockchain-based first-person shooter (FPS) featuring a dystopian setting. The alpha footage of the game showcases an AAA-quality title that delivers plenty of frenetic combat alongside some deep lore. Rastislav Bakala, the founder and CEO of QORPO Game Studio, the publisher of Citizen Conflict, was kind enough to answer some of the burning questions we have about the game. Now let's dive into Part 1 of our Q&amp;A.<h4>Q1. The graphics (Unreal Engine 5) and action in your alpha 2.0 trailer look fantastic. It's obvious you have an experienced team. Can you tell us about yourself and your team? Any other games your team has worked on in the past?</h4>&nbsp;Rastislav - I’ve always been personally highly involved in gaming and the gaming world as such. It has been my dream to bring the highest quality games to Web3 and popularize blockchain gaming among traditional users. We strive to reinvent the top-notch quality in the Web3 space and grant the thrill of competitive eSports gameplay to the large-scale community.&nbsp;<div class="raw-html-embed"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TNyffty1sBY" title="YouTube video player" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0"></iframe></div>&nbsp;Regarding the team, we are truly blessed to be the company of choice for so many talented and experienced people. I daresay that we have grouped some of the best game developers and designers in Central Europe and beyond. Our people have long-lasting experience from major game studios, such as Gameloft, EA, Ubisoft, Bohemia Interactive, and Riot Games, working on titles like Diablo, Overwatch, Arma, Mafia, Mortal Combat, DayZ, Stray, Hell Let Loose, and Dead Island just to name a few.As you can see, our games are in the hands of seasoned professionals who are passionate and dedicated to what they do. After all, the results speak volumes.<h4>Q2. For a first-time player stepping into Citizen Conflict, what are some things you will recommend the player to try out? By when can gamers (public) get access to the game?</h4>&nbsp;Rastislav - Citizen Conflict is going to be truly a wide-ranging experience, reaching far beyond the basic shooter game expectations. I’m confident to say that Web3 hasn’t witnessed such a gigantic effort yet.Having said that, the first thing to try out might be our Competitive Mode focused on delivering eSports to the masses. According to recent studies, the most frequent reason for players to give blockchain games a try is to base a side income and enjoy high-quality gameplay. The Competitive Mode of Citizen Conflict satisfies both of these motivations to jump in.Furthermore, Citizen Conflict is designed to compete in MMO waters, so players can also look forward to the vast, diverse, and imaginative open-world map stretching across the entire Ether Islands, where three syndicates constantly battle for dominance. In the end, <a href="https://funjible.games/games/Citizen-Conflict">Citizen Conflict</a> will amalgamate the high-intensity eSports modes with the large-scale, open-world MMO experience.<img src="https://dorgs56v2fl5m.cloudfront.net/citizen_conflict_screenshot_03_728e6b2183.jpg" alt="citizen-conflict-screenshot-03.jpg" srcset="https://dorgs56v2fl5m.cloudfront.net/thumbnail_citizen_conflict_screenshot_03_728e6b2183.jpg 245w,https://dorgs56v2fl5m.cloudfront.net/small_citizen_conflict_screenshot_03_728e6b2183.jpg 500w,https://dorgs56v2fl5m.cloudfront.net/medium_citizen_conflict_screenshot_03_728e6b2183.jpg 750w," sizes="100vw"><h4> Q3. The dystopian setting of Ether Islands appears well-developed. It's interesting that none of the three player factions (Korpo, Midnight, and Hackhunters) are traditional good guys (as in a noble resistance fighting evil overlords). Thus, the game seems like a no-holds-barred struggle for resources and power. How mature do you plan on making the setting?</h4>&nbsp;Rastislav - Ultimately mature. Citizen Conflict's setting and storyline are written to invoke decadence, moral ambiguity, roughness, dystopian downfall, corruption, and a certain amount of disgust. To get a better hold of what Citizen Conflict all about, let’s think of grimdark fantasy novels full of morally-decimated characters, lurid plot twists, corruption, explicit scenes, and uncensored language. Citizen Conflict serves as a window to the grimmest and foulest version of the dystopian future, where players are challenged to fight their way for survival by any means necessary.<h4> Q4. Were there any particular movies, games, books, anime, manga, etc., that influenced the design of the game and its setting?</h4>&nbsp;Rastislav - We are drafting ideas from so many projects that are worthy of inspiration. But foremost, our main sources of influence and inspiration could be considered Cyberpunk 2077, the Ready Player One movie, and the classic old-school movie, Blade Runner, from 1982. However, we believe that sparks of creativity can come anytime from anywhere, so we keep our minds open. &nbsp;<img src="https://dorgs56v2fl5m.cloudfront.net/citizen_conflict_screenshot_07_898f817060.jpg" alt="citizen-conflict-screenshot-07.jpg" srcset="https://dorgs56v2fl5m.cloudfront.net/thumbnail_citizen_conflict_screenshot_07_898f817060.jpg 245w,https://dorgs56v2fl5m.cloudfront.net/small_citizen_conflict_screenshot_07_898f817060.jpg 500w,https://dorgs56v2fl5m.cloudfront.net/medium_citizen_conflict_screenshot_07_898f817060.jpg 750w,https://dorgs56v2fl5m.cloudfront.net/large_citizen_conflict_screenshot_07_898f817060.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw"><h4> Q5. The Citizen Conflict alpha 2.0 trailer shows players using vehicles. How many different vehicle types can players expect to use when the game fully launches? Any plans on having players use vehicle-mounted weapons?</h4>&nbsp;Rastislav - Our goal is to flood the Ether Islands with all kinds of vehicles literally. We believe that the presence of fast cars and motorcycles will underline the innate competitive nature of Citizen Conflict. Moreover, it makes traveling across a large-scale, open-world map much more efficient. &nbsp;We will certainly feature all types of cars, motorcycles, military transporters, helicopters, and even futuristic hovercraft, all of which are designed to fit the cyberpunk aesthetics typical of Citizen Conflict.A large variety of vehicles will groove the Ether Islands’ ground, from fast and cool Ferrari-likes to slow transporters or killing war machines. Depending on what the player is going for, the battlefield is open, and players need to find the right tactics to succeed. Each vehicle has its advantages and disadvantages.And how about vehicle-mounted weapons? Well, off-roaders with miniguns and rocket launchers are not an option but a necessity.<img src="https://dorgs56v2fl5m.cloudfront.net/citizen_conflict_screenshot_04_31ff7224f7.jpg" alt="citizen-conflict-screenshot-04.jpg" srcset="https://dorgs56v2fl5m.cloudfront.net/thumbnail_citizen_conflict_screenshot_04_31ff7224f7.jpg 245w,https://dorgs56v2fl5m.cloudfront.net/small_citizen_conflict_screenshot_04_31ff7224f7.jpg 500w,https://dorgs56v2fl5m.cloudfront.net/medium_citizen_conflict_screenshot_04_31ff7224f7.jpg 750w,https://dorgs56v2fl5m.cloudfront.net/large_citizen_conflict_screenshot_04_31ff7224f7.jpg 1000w," sizes="100vw"><h4> Q6. Citizen Conflict is team-based. Can a gamer play solo? (Such as joining a deathmatch game between two sides.) Does a player have to be teamed up with other players of their faction?</h4>&nbsp;Rastislav - As I implied, Citizen Conflict will convey the open-world map, where you’ll have to choose your syndicate and basically fight for the dominance of your faction. On the other hand, the competitive mode delivers typical eSports settings and modes, including deathmatch, so sure, although it’s a primarily team-based game, players can delve into the heat of battle on their own.This concludes the first part of our interview with Rastislav Bakala, the founder and CEO of QORPO Game Studio. <a href="https://funjible.games/news/citizen-conflict-interview-with-Rastislav-Bakala-part-2">Part 2</a> of our interview about Citizen Conflict will delve into classes, tokenomics, game zones, and more.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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