The Sandbox Metaverse Land

The Sandbox Land

When we made the purchase, the plan was to develop the land into an interactive space for the community. We envisioned it as a virtual hub where the herd could gather, interact, and experience the Moose Society in a new way. However, as we dove deeper into the requirements, we quickly realized that building out the land to the level we envisioned would cost a minimum of $100,000—far more than we initially anticipated. The development costs, combined with our lack of the necessary resources, became overwhelming.

The original idea was to buy the land and parcel it out to the community. We had hoped to use the Island Plots as a token gateway to grant access to the land, allowing members to have their own space within the virtual world. It was an ambitious plan that could have added a unique dimension to the project. We saw this as a way to further engage the community and offer something special that other NFT projects weren’t doing at the time.

The decision to go ahead with the land purchase was ultimately voted on by the community. A majority of the community members who were actively involved at the time—those who showed their commitment and support for the project—decided that this would be a valuable step forward for the Moose Society. Those who voted for it believed that the metaverse could be a great way to further connect with the community and bring something unique to the space.

But as the costs continued to climb and we realized the complexity of the development process, it became clear that we simply couldn’t sustain the project. We had to face the harsh reality that we didn’t have the financial backing or the resources to see it through. After a meeting with the mod team, it became apparent that continuing with the development wasn’t feasible. Some members were understandably upset, but after careful consideration, the decision was made to stop development on the land.

It was a tough call, and I deeply regret that we couldn’t bring this vision to life. The idea was strong, and I believe it could have been something truly special, but in the end, we just didn’t have the means to make it happen. I take full responsibility for pushing the idea forward, and I’ve learned a valuable lesson about balancing ambition with what’s actually achievable.