Vonak, fellow battle mages, Praetorians, and Splinterlands believers!

My name is Joseph John (IGN breakingbenjamin), and I'm running for your SPS Validator Network vote!

I’m the only Narrative Designer on the Splinterlands Team, but more importantly, I’m a dedicated player, investor, and advocate for the long-term success of Splinterlands. My work goes beyond my day job—I'm committed to strengthening our ecosystem through governance, engagement, and bringing new players into our world.

What Makes Me Different?

A validator should do more than just run a node—I believe in actively building Splinterlands’ future. Here's how:

✅ I retain users through worldbuilding.

I create the stories, characters, and immersive experiences that keep players emotionally invested. From lore to Conflicts, tutorials to character designs, my work keeps people engaged and returning.

✅ I bring new users by expanding the Splinterlands universe.

As a bestselling author (The Eighth Day, Democracy Inc) and worldbuilder, I bridge the gap between mainstream storytelling and blockchain gaming. I'm working to bring Splinterlands to new audiences through compelling narrative experiences, partnerships, and storytelling-driven content.

✅ I support governance and financial responsibility.

With 23 years in military leadership, operations, and strategic planning, I bring structured, long-term thinking to Splinterlands governance. I'm here to help ensure decisions are made with sustainability and decentralization in mind.

✅ I contribute to the tech ecosystem.

I host a reliable validator node with 99.99% uptime, helping secure and decentralize the game. Beyond that, I’m exploring ways to integrate lore with player achievements and game mechanics to create a richer, more immersive storytelling experience in Splinterlands.

Why Vote for Me?

By voting for my validator node, you’re supporting:

🔹 A validator that does more than just run a node—I actively enhance user engagement and retention.
🔹 A dedicated Splinterlands advocate who is invested both emotionally and financially.
🔹 A strategist and governance leader who understands decentralization and sustainability.
🔹 A creative force working to expand Splinterlands’ reach and keep players coming back for more.

Validator Node Specs

🔵 Hosted on a shared VPS at hetzner.com
🔵 4 VCPU, 8 GB RAM, 99.99% guaranteed uptime
🔵 Status: https://sps.joey.john.vet/status

How to Vote for My SPS Validator Node

1️⃣ Visit the Manage Votes page on the SPS Validator Network.
2️⃣ Type breakingbenjamin into the search box.
3️⃣ Click the VOTE button.
4️⃣ That’s it—you’ve helped decentralize and secure Splinterlands!

Every Vote Matters!

Supporting active, engaged validators strengthens Splinterlands. I’m here for the long haul, not just as a team member, but as an investor, player, and advocate.

💙 Thanks for your support! Vote breakingbenjamin today and let’s build a stronger Splinterlands together! 🚀