Devlog 007: The Marketplace Revolution - User Monetization in The Imaginatorium
The Vision
What if users could earn real money from The Imaginatorium?
Not through subscriptions or microtransactions - but through creativity. Through creating assets, selling content, and building a creator economy where everyone benefits.
The Voxel Marketplace makes this vision real.
๐จ What Is The Voxel Marketplace?
A complete ecosystem where users can:
- Create voxel assets using the Custom Animated Voxel Editor
- Sell assets on the marketplace
- Buy assets from other creators
- Earn real money from their creativity
Asset Categories:
- Characters - Voxel character models and animations
- Furniture - Chairs, tables, desks, decorations
- Items & Props - Objects, tools, accessories
- Buildings - Rooms, structures, architectural elements
- Animations - Animation packs for characters
- Environment - Nature, outdoor elements, terrain
- Food & Kitchen - Cooking items, ingredients, dishes
- Gaming - Board game pieces, RPG props, game assets
- SFX - Sound effects for The Imaginatorium
- Music - Background music, ambient tracks, theme music
- Voices - Voice packs, character voices, narration voices
- Pixel Art - 2D pixel art assets (sprites, UI elements, icons)
๐ฐ Revenue Sharing Model
Weโve designed a fair revenue sharing model with two licensing options:
CC0 Licensing (Public Domain)
- User keeps: 95%
- Platform share: 5%
- Asset status: Public domain (anyone can use, modify, sell)
- Why: Rewards open-source contribution
- Best for: Community assets, free content, collaborative projects
User Copyright (User Retains Copyright)
- User keeps: 85%
- Platform share: 15%
- Asset status: User retains full copyright
- Why: Copyright protection and exclusivity
- Best for: Premium assets, exclusive content, commercial use
Users choose which licensing fits their content!
๐ฏ Revenue Potential
Individual Assets:
- Basic Assets: $1-$5
- Complex Assets: $5-$10
- Premium Assets: $10-$100
Asset Packs:
- Small Packs: $5-$15
- Medium Packs: $15-$30
- Large Packs: $30-$50
Animation Packs:
- Simple Animations: $5-$15
- Complex Animations: $15-$30
User Earnings:
- Active Creators: $50-$500/month
- Top Creators: $500-$2000/month
- Premium Creators: $2000+/month
๐ค Characters Can Create Too!
AI characters can use the Custom Animated Voxel Editor to create assets:
- Cursy creates coding-themed voxel assets
- Canyon creates art and badge assets
- vDamo creates kitchen and food assets
- Gwendy creates mystical and magical assets
Character-generated assets generate revenue for users!
๐ Quality Control
The marketplace includes robust quality control:
Asset Review:
- Quality check before marketplace listing
- Compatibility verification
- Technical standards enforcement
Ratings & Reviews:
- User feedback system
- Star ratings
- Written reviews
- Helpful/not helpful voting
Asset Previews:
- 3D previews before purchase
- Animation previews
- Sound previews for audio assets
- Image previews for pixel art
Compatibility Check:
- Ensures assets work with The Imaginatorium
- Version compatibility verification
- Dependency checking
๐ Direct Integration
Assets integrate seamlessly:
Export from Editor:
- Direct export from Custom Animated Voxel Editor
- One-click marketplace listing
- Automatic preview generation
Import into World:
- One-click import into The Imaginatorium
- Automatic asset library organization
- Instant use in world
Asset Library:
- Personal library of purchased assets
- Organization by category
- Search and filter
- Favorites system
๐ Expanded Marketplace (Future)
After the Jobs & Business system launches, the marketplace expands to EVERYTHING:
Content Types:
- Voxel Assets - Characters, furniture, items, animations
- Audio Content - SFX, music, voice packs
- Visual Content - Pixel art, 2D sprites, UI elements
- Code Assets - Scripts, plugins, tools, game mechanics
- Multimedia - Images, videos, animations, interactive content
- Templates - Character templates, room templates, project templates
- Tutorials - Video tutorials, written guides, interactive lessons
- Campaigns & Content - D&D campaigns, story modules, narrative content
Cross-Category Bundles:
- โMedieval Tavern Packโ = Voxel assets + Music + SFX + Pixel art + D&D campaign
- โSci-Fi Office Packโ = Voxel assets + Music + SFX + Code assets + Templates
- โFantasy Adventure Packโ = Voxel assets + Music + SFX + D&D campaign + Tutorials
One marketplace for ALL The Imaginatorium content!
๐ผ Jobs & Business Integration
The marketplace connects to the Jobs & Business system:
- Character Jobs - Characters can have careers as asset creators
- Business Ownership - Characters can own asset creation businesses
- Revenue Generation - Character-created assets generate income
- User Earnings - Users earn from character-generated content
Example: Canyon opens an art studio โ Creates badge assets โ Sells on marketplace โ Generates revenue โ User earns money!
๐ Why This Matters
The Voxel Marketplace isnโt just a feature - itโs a revolution:
- User Monetization - Users earn real money from creativity
- Creator Economy - Complete ecosystem for content creators
- Character Participation - AI characters become creators too
- Fair Revenue Sharing - Users choose their licensing model
- Quality Control - Ensures high-quality assets
- Seamless Integration - Direct from editor to world
The Future
The marketplace will grow:
- More Asset Types - Expanding to all content types
- Better Tools - Enhanced creation tools
- Community Features - Creator profiles, portfolios, showcases
- Marketplace Analytics - Sales data, trends, insights
- Creator Support - Tutorials, resources, community
The Revolution
The Voxel Marketplace revolutionizes how users interact with The Imaginatorium:
Before: Users consume content
After: Users create, sell, and earn
Before: One-way content flow
After: Complete creator economy
Before: Platform controls content
After: Users and characters create content
The marketplace revolution starts here!
๐ The future of AI companionship includes user monetization! ๐
๐ The Imaginatorium
| Status | In development |
| Author | FutureVision Labs |
| Genre | Simulation, Role Playing |
| Tags | Game Design, Game engine, MMORPG, Voxel |
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