> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://cambria-1.gitbook.io/gold-rush-s2/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://cambria-1.gitbook.io/gold-rush-s2/supplementary/creator-brief.md). # Creator Brief ## Season 2: *The Paymasters* Cambria’s much anticipated Season 2 is almost here, and we’re excited to have you with us as we gear up for one of our biggest releases to date. > 🧠 TL;DR – What is Season 2? * 14-day high-stakes onchain MMO event with massive airdrop * Extract loot, risk PvP, and cash out for USDC * Two new meta roles: **Paymasters** (idle investors) and **Viceroys** (guild leaders) * Real earnings & real risk ### ⚔️ What is *Cambria*? Cambria is a *risk-to-earn* MMO with onchain stakes. In Gold Rush (our primary game mode), you compete with thousands of other adventurers to extract a fortune from the remnants of a land devastated by an unexplained disaster. Every step outside the safe zones of the Capital City is a calculated risk to acquire **Artifacts, Curios, and Gems** - items that can be **cashed in** at the Royal Treasury for **Royal Favor** and **Coins.** *Key Features:* * **Risk-to-Earn** - players risk their onchain assets (high risk) for high reward. **PvP is** a fundamental part of gameplay - hunting down and robbing other players, hoarding resources, manipulating markets, and more. * **Player-driven Economy** - almost all of the weapons, armor, etc. in game are crafted by players, powering a dynamic in-game economy that includes a native in-game auction house, p2p trading, mailbox, shops, etc. * **Real Specialization** - chart your own path to dominance in the in-game economy by choosing the skills and combat specializations that you want to master. carve out your niche as a famed smith, a power gatherer, or crafty engineer, or any combination of the above. ### 🤑 What are the Rewards? Cambria S2 rewards both **USDC (prize pool)** and **token airdrop (airdrop crates)** through “Bribes” — giving players exposure to both liquid and long-term upside.
* Points Leaderboard (AIRDROP) * Earn “Bribes” * Bribes are Lootboxes that can be opened for **Trinkets** (Cambria Airdrop points) * Players can also win NFT raffle Tickets for our upcoming Land NFT collection * $1.2m+ (estimated Token value) in Airdrop rewards. * Potentially higher if main prize pool exceeds $1m - will allocate more of token * Bribes can be earned through playing the game, running a guild, or passively. * Main Prize Pool (USDC) * 90% of all ETH / RON spent on game assets in Season 2 will be added to the Main Prize Pool. This prize pool grows the more players join and continuously play and backs the season’s in-game *Coins* economy. * TL;DR - Earning Coins in game ⇒ direct USDC payout at the end of the season * Coins are liquid during the season - players can OTC trade coins with each other * We expect to have a $750k+ (projection, based on Season 1 data) Prize Pool by the end of the Season (2 week season) * There are natural growth loops built into this economy - the bigger the prize pool gets, the more people are incentivized to spend and risk more to capture a bigger share of this prize pool * The remaining 10% is allocated for Critical Bug bounties and Content Creators ### 👀 What’s New in Season 2?
**Season 2: *****The Paymasters*** introduces two major new roles — and a darker economic layer: 🪙 **The Paymasters (New Idle Role)** * Players can become **Paymasters** by depositing **Royal Charters (0.01ETH each)** into the **Syndicate Vault**, earning ETH and in-game rewards passively. * Every new Charter purchase and solo player Loot cash-in **triggers taxes** distributed to Paymasters. * It’s an idle speculation role — profit through chaos, and let other players bleed for your gain. 🏰 **Viceroys & Guilds (New Active Strategy Role)** * Players who deposit 10+ Charters (or hold a Cambria Founder NFT) can become **Viceroys**, elite guild leaders who: * **Sponsor F2P players** using their Charter slots (think Axie “scholars” model) * **Split Royal Favor earnings** from guild members * **Control shared Guild Chests**, set custom split percentages, and manage officers * Compete for top leaderboard spots (that give additional multiplier boosts on earnings) * It’s a game of strategy, resource control, and trust - or betrayal. {% hint style="info" %} Paymasters and Viceroys (Guild Leaders) are **directly opposed** → the more dominant the Guilds become, the more of the final Prize Pool they will win, at the expense of Paymasters. Paymasters only take taxes on Solo Player cash-ins {% endhint %} *Other Season 2 Updates:* * Massively Expanded World - 6 regions, 78 unique zones, ranging from safe to extremely dangerous * New Bosses, Mobs + World Boss * New Fatigue System, 4+ new Affliction types * Expanded PvP - new weapons, mechanics, armors, and more ### FAQ ❓ * How do I start playing and earning? * Mint a Royal Charter (0.02 ETH) and you can start earning in game. Royal Charters regen a daily amount of Energy per day. Energy is burned on a time basis outside safe zones. Higher tier zones have better loot and rewards, but burn more Energy. Energy Orbs (0.003 ETH) can be purchased to separately replenish Energy. * Is Cambria F2P? * Players can play a limited F2P trial but will be economy locked (cannot transfer value) on the account until they mint a Royal Charter * Is Cambria still in Early Access? * Yes — Gold Rush is still in early development and runs in limited seasonal cycles. Each season is a live economy test with real stakes and community-driven outcomes. * Isn’t Cambria the gambling game? * You’re probably thinking of Duel Arena - where players stake ETH on 1v1 duels to the death. Duel Arena is a minigame inside of Cambria that’s currently separate from Gold Rush. ## Key Dates 📅 Season 2 will be live for 14 days ✨ Here’s our upcoming launch schedule: * Monday, March 31st - Season 2 Announcement on X * Thursday, April 3rd- Season 2 Docs released * Friday, April 4th - Testnet opens (Practice Mode) * Next Monday, April 7th - Season 2 starts * Sunday, April 20th - Season 2 ends ⏰ All events begin at 11am ET / 8am PT / 4pm CET / 11pm SGT. ## **What We’d Love to See from You** * 🔥 X threads/posts around the Season 2 narrative and how players earn ETH through Expeditions, Guilds, Paymasters, and other game mechanics * 🔁 RT of Cambria’s official announcement posts, patch notes, and explainer threads * 🧠 Explainer content: short-form videos, memes, infographics, or visual guides on how Paymasters and Viceroys work * 🎮 Gameplay previews or commentary on the ETH prize pool, PvP raids, or highlights ## Big Narratives * Real Players, Real Risk * Player-contributed, Million-dollar Prize Pool * Highest Volume Crypto Game Economy * Real Specialization - Level 99 Smithing should be in very high demand * No rules, cutthroat gameplay - game is a simulation box for PvPvE behavior onchain * Diplomacy gameplay. Potential for “merchers” - players that only trade * Emergent Gameplay Potential - backstabbing, Guild drama, PvP bounties, large sums lost and won in game, Guild rivalries, massive wars & battles for resources ## Media Kit (Screenshots, Banners, Logos, etc.) 📦 *CLICK BELOW 👇👇👇* [Media Kit](https://www.notion.so/Media-Kit-1c36c997bda9804f88bef75174815045?pvs=21) ## Key Links 🔗 ### [S2 CREATOR REWARDS 🏦](https://cambriagg.notion.site/Cambria-Season-2-Creator-Program-1536c997bda98041b007e627a577e7c0?pvs=74) *Socials* > 🟪 [Discord](https://discord.gg/cambriagame) Community - The home page for our community > > 🕊️ [Twitter / X](https://twitter.com/playcambria) - Official `@playcambria` Twitter > > 👦 [BEN.ZZZ (Cambria Founder)](https://twitter.com/cyberpunk) - My personal Twitter! Sneak Peeks, Threads, and more *Other Info* > 🌐 [Website](https://cambria.gg) 📔 Game Docs (coming soon…) > > 🪄 [Lore and Setting](https://x.com/cyberpunk/status/1897690336300089715) 📢 [Blog (Announcements)](https://blog.cambria.gg) ## Contact Us 📫 If you need any help or have questions about content, creator incentives, or anything else: * Twitter: DM Ben (Founder) or Queenie (BD / Creators)