The People’s Guild

Welcome back to the People’s Guild. This episode brings a deeper, more strategic conversation as we unpack one of the most important proposals in the history of the DAO — the evolving relationship between the DAO and Steem Monsters Inc. Joined by Clay, Dave, and the crew, this discussion centers around what it really means to move toward a more aligned, community-owned future for Splinterlands. We...

Welcome back to the People’s Guild. This episode delivers another installment of Under the Hood, the newest show under the TPG banner — hosted by @keeegs. Under the Hood is where we zoom out from battles and cards to explore how ideas are formed and developed behind the scenes of Splinterlands. In this conversation, Keeegs is joined by @yabapmatt and @davemccoy to discuss upcoming changes to Produ...

Welcome back to the People’s Guild. In this episode, we’re joined by @azircon and @davemccoy for a candid, wide-ranging conversation following the Escalation pre-sale. With 313K packs sold and 100 million SPS raised, the numbers speak loudly — but the real value of this discussion lies in what comes next. We dig into pricing strategy, community sentiment, governance dynamics, legacy card value, la...

Welcome back to the People’s Guild. This episode delivers another installment of Under the Hood, the newest show under the TPG banner — hosted by @keeegs. Under the Hood is where we zoom out from battles and cards to examine how ideas are formed, tested, and brought to life behind the scenes of Splinterlands and the broader Web3 ecosystem. In this conversation, Keeegs is joined by @blazekos for a...

Welcome back to the People’s Guild. We’re back with another episode of TPG, and this time we’re joined by @ourfadedglory — better known to many as OFG — for a wide-ranging, boots-on-the-ground conversation about land, strategy, streaming, and where Splinterlands is headed next.  From his early days discovering the game in 2020 to navigating land economics, wildcard strategies, Modern vs. Wild dyna...

Welcome back to the People’s Guild. We’re kicking off Season 5 of TPG with a wide-ranging conversation alongside @davemccoy, touching everything from Survival Mode and Frontier experiments to skins, dynamic cards, AI-generated music, and the growing list of systems quietly reshaping Splinterlands under the hood. We dig into upcoming Vinny and Mags skins, early thoughts on Survival Mode and its bra...

Welcome back to the People’s Guild. We’re back with a brand-new episode of TPG, and today we’re joined by a fresh face in the Splinterlands community: @teammtgjedi. Many will know him from the Grand Prix, where he first dipped his toes into the game — but he’s also a long-time strategy gamer, seasoned content creator, and now… a budding Splinterlands convert. In this episode, we walk through his f...

Welcome back to the People’s Guild. Today’s episode brings another deep-dive installment of Under the Hood, the newest show under the TPG banner — hosted by @keeegs. This series breaks down the systems, structures, and decision-making processes behind the Splinterlands DAO, giving the community a clearer look at how governance, funding, and long-term planning actually take shape. In this conversat...

Welcome back to the People’s Guild. This episode brings another installment of Under the Hood, the newest show under the TPG banner — hosted by @keeegs. Under the Hood takes a closer look at the inner workings of the Splinterlands DAO: how decisions form, how proposals evolve, and how the systems shaping the game’s future continue to improve. In this conversation, Dave and Keeegs dive into the ear...

Welcome back to The People’s Guild. This week, we’re joined by our good friend @keeegs — one of the great minds in the Splinterlands community and a constant force behind the scenes of DAO discussions, proposal systems and game design feedback. We dive deep into the upcoming Land Card allocations, land card strategy and the evolving Splinterlands economy, from cinder requirements and print runs to...

Welcome back to The People’s Guild. Episode 150 marks a huge milestone — a celebration of the community, the friendships & the stories that have grown around Splinterlands over the years. This time, we’re joined by friends from across the ecosystem — content creators, collectors, team-members & long-time players — for a roundtable conversation that captures the spirit of what’s kept us all...

Welcome back to The People’s Guild. After a short break, we’re back with a massive episode featuring Dave McCoy as we dive into all the latest updates across Splinterlands. From spooky new Halloween skins and Ultimate Chests to the long-awaited return of tradable reward cards, this one’s packed with news, insight, and plenty of laughs along the way. We also touch on big-picture topics shaping the...

Welcome back to the People’s Guild. We’re excited to introduce a brand new show under the TPG umbrella — Under the Hood, hosted by @keeegs. This series takes a closer look at the inner workings of the Splinterlands DAO: how proposals are made, how decisions get funded, and how we can keep improving the systems that shape the future of the game. It all started with Keeegs’ post, [Finding the Flow f...

Welcome back to the People’s Guild.  In this episode, we’re joined by @mattclarke, who sits down with us to share his journey through Splinterlands and Hive — from early successes and gameplay strategy to his current role as DAO Chairman. Matt brings a wealth of perspective on governance, proposals, market dynamics, and the evolving future of the game, and we cover it all in this wide-ranging conv...

Welcome back to The People’s Guild. This week we’re joined by @ducecrypto for a wide-ranging conversation on all things Splinterlands. From tournament structure and competitive play to SPS market dynamics, land strategies, and community engagement, we cover the present challenges and the future opportunities that lie ahead. Whether it’s ideas to make tournaments more compelling, fresh approaches t...

Welcome back to the People’s Guild. For Episode 146, we welcome back @davemccoy as we dig into both the present and the future of Splinterlands — from the competitive edge of Frontier format and the proposed & evolving structure of Survival Mode and bracket play, to the broader questions of marketing, player acquisition, and sustainability.  Along the way, we explore the role of the DAO, inclu...

Welcome back to the People’s Guild.  In this episode, we’re joined for the first time by @keeegs, a prominent figure in the Flesh and Blood TCG scene and a thoughtful voice in the Splinterlands community.  From trading card game adventures to DAO politics, funky AI music, and fresh ideas for gameplay innovation, we dive into a conversation that’s as wide-ranging as it is entertaining.  Whether you...

Welcome back to The People's Guild!  This week, we’re joined by @synist3r (Tales) as we dive into the state of Splinterlands. From Survival Mode brackets to Frontier improvements, we dig into what’s working, what’s not & what’s next. And yes—Bitcoin rewards, bold proposals & plenty of debate. This one’s packed with big ideas and bigger conversations. Enjoy the show! ***********************...

Welcome back to The People’s Guild — and a big welcome back to @davemccoy, joining us for another deep dive into the future of Splinterlands. In this episode, we explore the new Frontier Format, Survival’s growing pains and what it’ll take to make these formats fun, rewarding and sustainable. Dave shares insights on community-driven development, potential bracket revamps and why early feedback is...

Welcome back to The People's Guild.  This week, we sat down with @azircon to dig into the state of Splinterlands — from land and UX to innovation, content strategy, and community alignment.  As always, nothing was off the table. Let’s get into it. Enjoy the show! *************************************************************************   Follow us elsewhere:   Peakd: https://peakd.com/@thepeoplesg...

Welcome back to The People’s Guild. This week’s episode brings us another spirited sit-down with the one and only @breakingbenjamin —the mind behind many of Splinterlands’ most iconic characters and lore. We cover everything from upcoming game features and engagement strategies to card release cadence, avatar customization, and yes… even pickles. If you’re a lore lover, a land manager, or just a s...

Welcome back to the People's Guild. This week, we’re joined by @mondroid for a free-flowing conversation that covers everything from the evolving state of Modern 3.0 to card design, reward mechanics, cooldown systems, and what’s coming next.  Along the way, we touch on comedy, collectors, energy sinks, and a few bold ideas that just might shake things up. Enjoy the episode! ***********************...

Welcome back to the People's Guild. This week we’re proud to welcome back @royaleagle to the show for a wide-ranging conversation on card design, market mechanics and the evolving meta behind Conclave Arcana. We dig into the success of the sale, the thought process behind Kelan Gaines and new voucher cards, and the ever-growing importance of supply control and staking incentives.  From node setups...

Welcome back to the People's Guild. This week it's the Jimmy & Jangles show as we catch up on a wide range of topics — from the launch of Foundation Cards and the recent spike in new players, to DAO discussions around Pickle card acquisitions, to broader conversations on the game’s economy, meta and market dynamics. As always, we mix in a little music, some community banter & a look ahead...

Welcome back to the People's Guild. In this episode, we’re joined once again by a familiar face from the Splinterlands community, @roguepatton. Whether you’re here for the gameplay, the meta shifts, the economics, or the good old-fashioned banter—we’ve got a little something for everyone. Enjoy the episode! ************************************************************************* Follow us elsewhe...