TNT #76 - Passports, Duck Races, Leech Update & Community Watch

Passport updates, race victories, and the first community watch report: Your Weekly Dose of Pond News

Happy Saturday

Quackers are beginning to understand the advantages of passports, with their remarkable traits holding the promise of rare ducks. Don't underestimate their potential!

I'm thrilled to have Detective Miami present the first case report for our community watch. This intense case isn't for the faint-hearted, so I've saved it for the final Pond News, just in case you're not up for it.

This week, I'll be heading to Miami to meet the ducks in person - yes, IRL! After over two years of online interaction and being in each other’s lives almost every day, the time has finally come and I could not be more excited.

However, please note that there might be a slight delay in the upcoming Nonconformist Times. Rest assured, an issue will be dedicated to bringing the IRL meetup to those who couldn't attend.

Happy Reading,

  • Pond News

    • Duck Race

    • Leech Update

    • Passport Updates

    • Mint a Passport

      • 7 Passport Options

      • Things to keep in mind when using your passports

    • A Guide to the Nonconformist Ducks

    • Community Watch

      • Detective Miami Case Report #4206969

  • Reminders

  • Twitter Spaces

  • Melodic Memories

  • Web3 News

    • NFT Venues

    • Opensea

    • McDonald’s NFT

  • Word Search

  • GM Designs

Duck Race

August 16 Race Winners moving to the finals:

  1. Ducky Montana

  2. Chicken

  3. Put You in a Real Pickle

Leech Update

Leeches were updated on August 14. The next snapshot will be near the end of August for leeches with 15 souls.

Reminders:

  • 2nd Gens are worth one soul

  • If you used a microwave on a leech that turned it red and allows you to feed hell ducks to your leech that are worth 3 souls

  • ChocoDucks are worth 3 souls

Passport Updates

  • 10 Spots Opened for French Ducks on Aug 13

  • 15 Spots Opened for Baggage Inspection on Aug 17

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Mint a Passport

Passports are still minting here:

Supply: 555 passports

Price: 0.04 ETH + Gas

7 Passport Options

Each passport guarantees traits to customize your ducks; five lucky winners will receive a free cruise cabin for two!

There are four remaining chances to mint a cruise passport.

Things to keep in mind when using your passports:

  • Do NOT Burn Ducks!

  • Do NOT Send Decoupled/Assembled, Angel, or Zombie Ducks!

  • Ask Questions in Discord if you are confused!

  • ONLY OG Ducks can use passports

  • When spots open, the NoncoDucks team will post to Announcements in Discord & Twitter/X

  • Do NOT burn your passport until this announcement is made

  • When spots open, head to the Passports channel in Discord and follow the instructions

  • Passports are sent to the Burn Address:

    • 0x000000000000000000000000000000000000dEaD

A Guide to the Nonconformist Ducks

If you are new to ducks or need a refresher on what's going on, please check out this guide by The Nonconformist Times to catch up:

Detective Miami Case Report #4206969

The date was August 15th, 2023. It was your typical day in the Pond. People saying hi, some joking around with each other, and others preparing their plans for the group cruise departing Miami. A rather usual day, that is, until later that evening.

Normally one wouldn’t find any connection to this initially, but as it turns out, it was one of the Pond’s closest extinction-level events to date. One wrapped in negligence, perhaps frugality, and most definitely brain cell deficiency.

To hide the identity of this Pond member, they’ll be referred to as Pebble.

The events happened as followed:

After being asked how hot their local temperatures were…

Pebble: “I think it's only 100 out but I can't figure out why my AC has only cooled it down to 86”

This was written in reference to cooling their house.

After being asked how they were doing:

Pebble: “We are good, the fam went to the beach to cool off from our terrible heat”

It was reportedly 100°-110°F at their location in the Pond.

After being asked if they cooked an egg yet (quite morbid considering we’re Ducks):

Pebble: “Haha I barely have been outside f*** that” (redacted due to profanity)

Pebble continued…

“freaked out about my AC unit so I'm off to clean the damn thing off lol”

At approximately 10:15 P.M. CST the Pond was frozen, completely in shock and initially speechless with what Pebble shared next.

Warning advised for anyone who reads further (graphic image).

Pebble: “Filter looks clean…(eye emoji used X1000)”

Seconds felt like minutes as the Pond processed what was shared. The image forever sealed in our memory, never to be forgotten. Yet, Pebble continued…

Pebble: “Had 2 Nerf bullets in it too”

Appalling as there was still time for games during such a crisis… how much sucking power does a return vent need for that to even be possible?

After collecting themselves, a Pond member finally stated that based on the looks of it, it appeared to be Pebble’s first filter change. They were promptly complimented on their keen observation.

Another Pond member stated that they change their filter monthly.

In response to this last comment:

Pebble: “I thought it was a year (blush emoji)”

This response proves neglect beyond any doubt as if an annual AC filter change is acceptable. Please refer back to Exhibit A.

To clear any doubts of neglect:

Pebble: “My third in 3 years I take it that's not good”

If neglect wasn’t enough, there’s a blatant attempt to play the “I didn’t know any better” card. Subtle use here, but yes, that card exists.

Eventually, many other witnesses in the Pond were able to process the atrocity presented to them, they came forward with many suggestions. First and foremost, replacement of the filter. Some still questioned how the AC was even working, others made offers to give Pebble an air filter in trade for a Duck.

In the meantime, Pebble bragged how he “…cleaned out a pound of dust”. 

With the 3 years of dust and pollen accumulation (and 2 Nerf darts), we nearly had a virus released never seen since Paleolithic times! The Pond community was paralyzed, horrified at what almost ended life in the Pond as we knew it….

What was Pebble’s response?

Pebble: “But now I'm immune”

Right now would be an appropriate time for a facepalm emoji, but as lead detective, I must remain impartial.

It has been a few days since the narrow evasion of this potential tragedy. You’ll be well to know that Pebble’s filter has since been replaced, their AC is running ice cold, AND…they now know that changing their AC filter is best done more frequently than every 1-3 years (rolling eyes emoji).

Detective Miami case report #4206969 closed.

  • Race: Every Wednesday at 10 pm EST

  • Vaccinate your OG Ducks or Hells can use their Thief Bag

  • Create Gatekeepers until October 22, 2023

  • Feed your Leech until October 31, 2023

Twitter Spaces by Ducks

(If you would like to have your Space listed here, please dm me @thenoncotimes by Friday at 10am EST)

NFT Venues

Check out TNT #75 for the latest on NFT Venues.

Opensea

OpenSea is modifying its creator fee strategy after the Operator Filter's limited adoption since its launch in November 2022. Effective August 31, 2023, the Operator Filter will be phased out, and new collections will have optional creator fees for secondary sales. Existing collections using the Operator Filter will retain enforced fees until February 29, 2024, while those on non-Ethereum blockchains will follow a similar path. OpenSea will also improve fee visibility and customization for sellers and buyers.

This sent waves of emotions across the Web3 space and rightfully so! Here are a few responses to OS:

Mark Cuban

Yuga Labs

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Betty

Yat Siu

McDonald’s NFT

NFT Now reports that McDonald's is launching 2,000 unique Grimace digital collectibles, available for free, in Singapore. Read the full details here:

Word Search

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