Chapter 120 - One Old and One Young (One More)

The data drop of "Dark Guardian" also aroused the vigilance of Tianyi's senior management.

With the support of President Zhang Ping, the second version of the game was released during the first beta stage.

In this version, the new pet system is launched. Players can get brand new pets without krypton gold and play a role in the game.

These pets can be used to fight against monsters in the dark, can obtain materials randomly, and can even be stroked and interacted with, which fully relieves the fatigue caused by fighting and gives players a chance to relax.

This function made "Dark Guardian", whose online numbers kept falling, pick up for a few days, but then began to decline again.

Compared with "Dark Guardian", whose data continued to collapse, the data of "Dark Builder", which was monitored by operations, was rising all the way.

According to the thousand-degree index, corresponding to the activity of the player group, and the average daily visits to the official website, they found that the popularity of the two games has reversed.

The data curves of each other are interlaced on the screen to form a cross, as if the data is mocking the efforts of "Dark Guardian", giving him a big failing in everything.

Seeing the result, Zhang Ping was also confused.

Obviously the survey questionnaire is good everywhere, the screen and music are all crushed, the public opinion in all aspects is quite good, and the media and players are very good.

But why, the data has been decreasing?

Looking at the UP owner of station B, when the company is promoting, it will play "Dark Guardian" crazily. If it does not promote, immediately open "Dark Builder" to enjoy two rounds.

Are you all NTR lovers?

Some anchors even made a headline in the live broadcast room: "Darkness is for life, and darkness is true love."

East food and west lodging, right?

With the data, Zhang Ping found Kong Kong, and was about to ask the other party's opinion, when he found that Kong Kong's state was not right.

Not seeing each other for two or three days, the other party's hair roots have turned white, his body is like a leaky balloon, all the energy in his body has leaked out, and there is nothing left.

Thinking back to last year's annual meeting, "King's Dungeon" had already achieved good test results. He was empty-handed and high-spirited, holding his arm and pouring wine, and said that his game was definitely a hit, and then went abroad and faced the world, letting players all over the world Everyone knows what a mature krypton gold system looks like.

But now, the other party is exhausted.

In the gaming industry, success is the best tonic.

At that time, Kong Kong seemed to be in his early thirties, but his two failures completely shattered his Dao heart, making him almost unable to get up.

Standing by the window, Kong Kong looked blankly across the side, at the Fangcheng studio there.

It is now 5:30 in the afternoon, the sky has already started to be a little gray, and the people on the opposite side have already left work, only the pot of leeks placed in the window is green and dripping, stretching its vitality to the fullest.

In stark contrast to the leek is the self in the mirror.

Old and decadent.

Standing behind Kong Kong, Zhang Ping opened his mouth to say something, but felt everything was pale.

Swallowing his dry saliva with difficulty, he said, "Kongkong, why don't you rest for a while?"

"No need." Kong Kong shook his head, "I'm taking a break, and the blame can easily come to you. Many people at the head office have always thought that Rongcheng is not pleasing to the eye, so we can't give them a chance to attack you."

"Empty..."

"Large companies are like this. Everything is strong when there is a tailwind, and everything is weak when there is a headwind. Not to mention anything else, just the company's internal friction and office politics can cause headaches."

"..."

"I'm fine, that's all. I'll try one last time and see if I can save something. I'll go to the planner for a meeting."

Kong Kong left slowly, but when he reached the door, he suddenly became unsteady and almost fell on the carpet.

Zhang Ping wanted to help subconsciously, but Kong Kong shook his head while tugging at the door frame beside him, and then pushed himself up with both hands.

Looking at the bleak back of the other party, Zhang Ping realized something.

Empty, I'm leaving too.

Gathering all the planning together, Kongkong put out some of the game data collected by the operation.

He did not release the current index comparison, but compared "Dark Guardian" and "Dark Builder" together, and then asked: "Everyone, this is our competing game and review, what do you think? how?"

After reading the information on the table, a planner said relaxedly, "There shouldn't be any threat."

"It's just an independent game, and the picture also adopts a tricky pixel style, so there is nothing to pay attention to."

"There are too few functions, how can players be interested in developing it?"

"Music doesn't work, it's just a sound effect, this game doesn't work."

"He didn't pay for it. Is this producer a living Bodhisattva?"

These words made the planners present laugh out loud, and filled the place with a happy atmosphere.

Kong Kong also laughed.

Although it is difficult to see the strength of planning, after all, everyone can write planning cases, but few of them write brilliantly.

But Kong Kong could also see that there were not many excellent planning here.

Most of the planning is mixed with projects, and the resumes are written in a flashy manner, and the words are unconstrained, but for so many years, except for the good flattery, the strength has not increased at all.

However, in a joyful atmosphere, a planner who has been in the industry for two and a half years looked at the comments, frowned and said, "It's not very good."

The conference room was instantly silent.

The planners first looked at Kongkong nervously, and then looked at this planner named Qiu Yu with dissatisfaction.

Everyone is singing the praises, so don't come here and pour cold water, okay?

What kind of temper is Kongkong, don't you understand?

Someone gently pulled Qiu Yu's clothes, but he didn't bother to pay attention to the guy behind him, and continued: "Although our scores are high, I feel that this part of the score should have the addition of 3D and art. If this part is deducted If so, our gameplay should only be around 70 points."

"Qiu Yu, stop talking." A planner whispered.

"It's okay, I don't care." Qiu Yu said calmly, "Back to the game, although the score of "Dark Builder" is low, it is because the pixel style has suffered from the art. But I also play that game deeply. However, the art style is actually very powerful.”

"What's so great about pixel style?" A planner snorted disdainfully, "How many pixel style games have you seen?"

Qiu Yu turned his head, his immature face looked very young, except for the light of a sword in his eyes.

Facing the criticism from the old planner, he said directly: ""Dead Cell", "Terraria", "Under the Legend", I can easily name many pixel games, have you played all of these?"

The old planner wanted to refute, but couldn't say a word.

In the face of these recognized masterpieces, any refutation seems powerless.

Standing up, Qiu Yu said gracefully: "Although it is a pixel style, the details of "Dark Builder" are quite in place. The processing of various details has not been weakened because of pixels, but it makes it easier for players to concentrate In the game. In contrast to us, the beautiful picture looks very good, but the high art rendering brings a problem, that is, the number of enemies on the same screen must be compressed within a certain range. This will lead to a great sense of coolness in the game discount."

Hearing these words, Kong Kong nodded slightly: "There is such a problem, but why didn't you say it at the beginning?"

"I said it, but you didn't listen."

These words were suspected of throwing the pot away, and it instantly aroused the stress response of the old planners present.

But before they could refute, Kong Kong raised his hand and said, "I remembered, this happened at the beginning. This is my fault, you continue."

The other planners looked at the two in astonishment.

Today's Kongkong is obviously very different, he is exhausted, he looks like an old man who is dying, and he is confessing his last words.

Nodding his head, Qiu Yu continued: "As you can see, the style of "Dark Builder" should be to create a sense of oppression through the environment, to achieve cooperation with each other through building buildings, and finally to gain infinite freedom by defeating waves of crazy enemies." Unparalleled coolness. The number of enemies here is very important. The more the number, the stronger the tension and oppression before the player will be, and the more refreshing the release will be after forming. I don’t know if the living immortal is doing it on purpose Occasionally, his monster strength is actually not particularly high, which makes mowing more enjoyable. On the other hand..."

"In contrast to us. Because we can't do too much in terms of numbers, we can only add a lot of elite monsters." Kongkong added.

Qiu Yu froze for a moment, then blurted out and asked, "You know?"

Later, he realized that this was impolite, so he quickly apologized: "I'm sorry, I didn't mean it."

He can be outspoken, but not impolite, which is the result of the combined effect of his character and upbringing.

"It's okay, just be straightforward, but don't say it in front of so many people next time."

Kong Kong smiled gently, this reaction made people think again, and some people even began to think about Qiu Yu as Kong Kong's illegitimate child.

Nodding his head, Qiu Yu continued: "Indeed, the appearance of elite monsters can greatly enhance the sense of tension, but players don't need elite monsters to provide them with pressure at this time, they just want to have a better time. Alright, let's explain this question Finished, let's discuss the next question, where is the core point of "Dark Builder"?"

"Spawn monsters?" a planner asked.

"It's cooperation." Qiu Yu corrected with a smile, "The producer has been introducing the game as cooperation, but I personally feel that it would be more interesting if we could add a little confrontational element. Of course, it's a personal idea. In the tone of this cooperation Now, the opponent has also introduced a lot of magic weapons that rookies can also play an important role in, such as being as immovable as a mountain."

"We also have a lot of magic weapons, and even newcomers can use them." Another planner retorted.

"How much will that cost?"

"Well……"

"The first charge of 128 will be given away immediately, but it is only an embryo. If you want to make this embryo easy to use, you have to spend money to buy materials to upgrade, buy gems to inlay, and then you can make a newcomer useful. And "Dark Builder"... I Open five or six accounts for testing, about two or three times you can get a similar magic weapon, and then newcomers can join the official game and start to learn how the veterans play. That is to say, the newcomers can basically play the official game after a few rounds. "

Pausing for a while, Qiu Yu thought of something, and then added: "Speaking of magic weapons, I think of one thing, we have cultivated too much."

"How bad is it?"

"Not good. It's mostly the traditional turn-based RPG method of terminal games. It's obviously inappropriate to use it in games like "Dark Builder". Now players pay more attention to fast gameplay and simple development. They can Accept some liver and krypton, but can't accept too complicated a cycle. Life is already so tiring, so don't force them to learn content they don't like."

Afterwards, Qiu Yu continued to talk about the game, and it lasted half an hour.

It can be seen from his remarks that he has really studied the two games and made a detailed comparison.

A lot of minutiae content can never be felt without a lot of game time. This is in stark contrast to the planning around who only know to look at the data, and have never even played their own games.

Seeing Qiu Yu's generosity, and even Kong Kong looking at him with admiration, a planner asked maliciously: "You know so well, you should play these two games a lot, right?"

This question can be described as ulterior motives.

Although it is a game company, Tianyi does not allow planners to play other games during working hours. If their own games are not for testing functions, try not to let planners play.

For game companies, this regulation is indeed a bit too much.

As for the other party's question, it was obvious that he was asking Qiu Yu face to face: "Have you violated the rules?"

But Qiu Yu just smiled, and then said: "I played it during my break time. I usually only sleep for four hours, and I have been playing these two games in my free time."

"you……"

"And if I break the rules, HR will come to chat with me. What do you mean by asking this question at this time?"

"……Means nothing……"

The other party hesitated to end the topic, but Qiu Yu had already slammed the table, and the loud noise made the group tense up instantly.

Staring at the planning of the question, Qiu Yu sternly shouted: "Then what do you mean! If you can't do well in the game, you will think about how to make people take the blame every day. If you don't use it, you will know how to be a shit-stirring stick. Age increases morality I'm falling, I call you senior, you really think of yourself as a character!"

Planning, who was scolded face to face, turned pale, but he couldn't say a word.

After asking, Qiu Yu's face softened, and he added: "As I analyzed, our game is good everywhere, but it's not fun. "Dark Constructor" looks simple, but it's fun. Whether it's fun or not is a testing game It is a pity that we have left the bottom line and chased the bottom line."

Kong Kong nodded while listening, and said directly after hearing this: "It's ok, let's end the meeting. Qiu Yu, you stay."

When the planners filed out, there were only two people left in the spacious conference room.

The old and the young stood against each other, but Qiu Yu didn't have any fear, and still stood firmly, looking at the emptiness in front of him.

Looking at Qiu Yu, Kong Kong seemed to see himself when he was young.

At that time, I was just like the other party, outspoken and daring.

Then he was suppressed by others, and it took a long time before he returned to the track.

The empty space that came back has become greasy and smooth, the ideals of the past have slowly disappeared, and the skill of throwing away the pot is perfect, and in the end only money is left.

Taking a long breath, Kong Kong felt that he was really old, and he began to recall the past.

Facing Qiu Yu again, he asked, "Tell me, how do you understand Tianyi?"