RE: Turn-Based games on Steem blockchain, strategy, realtime, open-source, browser based...
I like this idea a lot. I spoke of an idea for steemit poker in the post a while ago; https://steemit.com/steemit/@son-of-satire/3-outside-the-box-ideas-on-how-to-stop-the-price-of-steem-falling.
I believe that this would also help to increase the amount of STEEM being invested rather than cashed out. Trust could be established by making it open source so that everyone could see how the cards were picked entirely at random. This could in turn draw online poker players from other sites that are less trusted, and increase the demand for STEEM as they would need to purchase some in order to play on the new, trusted site. The only thing is, I'm not sure if there is some type of legality issue in regards to hosting a site which can be used for gambling. But, as long as it is only STEEM that is used on the site, rather than an accepted fiat currency, it may be ale to circumvent any legal issues. I'm unable to find any information on this though, so I cannot say for certain.
Still, excellent idea and I think that bringing people together for brainstorming sessions is exactly what this site needs.
Exactly, I am not expert on legality of those type of games. But starting with simpler prototype would be great to see concept of game working out and community reaction...
Agreed. Also, as much as it is great introducing games to the steemit community, the primary focus should be in creating a game that even non-steemians will want to get involved with. If STEEM is used in whatever that game is, then we will have outsiders wanting to buy STEEM for a use other than investing in Steemit. That is when we will start to see the price of STEEM returning to where it should be.