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The People’s Guild

The People’s Guild

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 A longform podcast by & for the Splinterlands community.

Each week, we hit the digital road with creators, players, and builders from all corners of Praetoria. From game strategy and market talk to community stories and DAO debates, we explore the people and ideas shaping the world of Splinterlands and beyond.

Wherever you are—and wherever you're going—TPG can be along for the ride.Copyright The People's Guild
Episodes
  • TPG | #153 A DaveMcCoy Conversation

    TPG | #153 A DaveMcCoy Conversation
    Jan 26 2026
    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 bracketed structure, the evolution of Frontier as a true sandbox for new mechanics like Overlords and Boss Monsters, and the launch of SplinterVibes — a tokenized, in-game music experiment that feels straight out of classic gaming nostalgia.

    It’s one of those episodes that captures where Splinterlands is right now: experimenting, iterating, and slowly layering new pillars onto an already deep ecosystem. Lots of forward-looking ideas, plenty of community integration, and no shortage of “what’s coming next” energy.

    Enjoy the show!
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    2 hrs and 26 mins
  • TPG | #152 An MTGJedi Conversation

    TPG | #152 An MTGJedi Conversation
    Nov 27 2025
    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 first impressions of the game, the learning curve, rental strategies, Ghost Modern exploration, the rating system, and what it feels like for a new player to step into our ecosystem. We also dive into the broader gaming world he comes from, including his work as a board game designer. His latest project — a fast, fantasy-themed math-strategy title — is currently live on Kickstarter, and you can check it out here:

    Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/alariaquest/alaria-quest-the-goblin-kings-dungeon

    SideQuest Games: https://sidequestgamesllc.com/

    It’s a fun conversation, a fresh perspective, and a great reminder of how Splinterlands can feel through new eyes.

    Enjoy!
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    1 hr and 54 mins
  • UTH | #3 MattClarke & Bjangles

    UTH | #3 MattClarke & Bjangles
    Nov 27 2025
    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 conversation, @keeegs sits down with @mattclarke and @bjangles to unpack the inner mechanics of the DAO Foundation, the multi-sig structure, and how legal responsibilities intersect with on-chain governance. They explore the origins of the Foundation, how directors are selected, the challenges of maintaining trust and transparency, and the future direction of Chairman bounties. From there, the discussion moves into the ongoing effort to define a DAO constitution or governance framework — what it should do, what it shouldn’t do, and how it could help guide proposals without restricting community creativity.

    The episode also touches on the role of the DAO in game development, the boundaries between community voting and team authority, and the importance of clearly defining jurisdiction so the DAO’s efforts remain focused and impactful. Finally, the group explores long-term contract stability for Splinterlands development, DEC volatility, and ways to improve the proposal experience for players.

    Below is everything that went down in the newest episode of Under the Hood.

    Enjoy!
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    1 hr and 29 mins
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