Proposal 003: Reset or Retain? At the heart of this transition is the question of whether player data from the soft launch should carry over into the new version or be reset entirely. Authored by Clarken, Josh, Space Nation Improvement Proposal 003 outlines the potential impact of a data reset and emphasizes its technical necessity. The development team argues that Resurgence represents a complete overhaul of both game design and underlying architecture. The significant structural differences between the current system and the new version make a data reset the only viable technical solution. Without it, development cycles would be drastically extended, system performance could suffer, and the player experience might be compromised.
Key Benefits of a Data Reset According to the proposal, resetting player data would:
What Data Will Be Retained? Not all progress will be lost. The proposal guarantees the inheritance of:
The Alternative: No Reset The development team acknowledges that full data inheritance is possible but warns of significant drawbacks:
Why Reset? Technical & Design Rationale The proposal’s appendix details the technical and design reasons behind the reset:
Framework Optimization: A Smoother Experience Resurgence introduces several optimizations to enhance gameplay:
Community Decision: A New Era Begins After the 48-hour discussion and voting period, the Space Nation DAO and community have officially chosen "New Beginnings." This means Space Nation Online: Resurgence will launch with a fresh start, delivering an entirely new experience. The future of Space Nation Online is here—stay tuned as we embark on this exciting new chapter together. 🚀