Say Yes To Making Bad Games, What the Hell is Titanfall?

  Chapter 115 Design

   In the blink of an eye the next day.

  Yiyou moves very fast.

  As soon as Shen Miaomiao arrived at the company this morning, she casually swiped through the social platforms related to the game, and discovered overwhelming news about "Titanfall".

  Plus the hype of the tap water players.

  For a while, TTF was in a fierce fight with the other three games from the opponent Shun Teng, and it was a fiery scene of the three heroes fighting Lu Bu.

   Among these announcements, there is a video with a very high number of likes, and it can be seen on almost every community platform.

   In such a short period of one hour, Shen Miaomiao had seen it no less than three times.

   So curiously, he went in.

  The video is transferred from Station B, and the title is called—"Game Microscope: Telling You How Fun TTF Is by Pulling a Film"

  Following the address of the original video, Shen Miaomiao came to station B, invested two coins first, then took out a pack of potato chips from the drawer, turned the window to full screen, and watched it with relish.

  The author of the video is a self-media account called "Game Microscope". The basic content of the video is to analyze the promotional video frame by frame, predict the core gameplay of the game, or predict the plot of the game.

  Because most of its guesses are very accurate, it is also called "game prophet" and "game crystal ball" by many fans. With more than 1.7 million fans, its influence cannot be underestimated.

   Recently, as Xun Teng and Yiyou’s six **** masterpieces all released trailers, the game microscope also came to work. Under the urging of fans, they produced a pull analysis of six games.

   Among them, the one with the most likes and coins is the analysis of TTF-Titanfall.

"See Weizhi Zhu, and I will show you the inconspicuous things in the game. Welcome everyone to watch the latest issue of "Game Microscope". Our protagonist today—Titanfall!"

   "Let's pull the tab—begin—"

  A barrage of bullets drifted by:

   'Sign in'

  ‘Is TTF finally out?’

   ‘I can’t wait (pai)’

  ‘Fish, that’s not how you catch it’

  ‘GKDGKD! '

  ‘Come here because of the reputation, definitely next time’

  ‘…’

  Colorful bullet screens drift by, which is enough to prove the popularity of the game microscope.

   Originally a self-media account with millions of fans, coupled with Yiyou's secret operation, the number of views of this video far exceeds other works.

   Following the anchor's words, the game promotional video cuts in, and the microscope says:

   "Good pause!"

  The picture freezes at the moment when the rifleman rushes out of the gunpowder.

   "Amidst the billowing gunpowder smoke, a rifleman rushed out and followed the camera behind him,"

   "Knock on the blackboard, students, what is the audio-visual language with the camera?"

   “Yeah, focus, personify, lock in perspective,”

   "And the reason for doing such a lens language design is mainly for what?"

   "Yes, it is to let the audience follow the perspective of the protagonist, appreciate the world, and show this war,"

   "Yes, protagonist!"

   Having said that, the microscope's tone is raised:

  “I saw some joking comments before, saying that in the promotional film, I saw that the iron pilot was very powerful, but I entered the game and realized that I was a rifleman,”

   "Congratulations, you got it right,"

   "The protagonist of this game is the rifleman you see now,"

   "Because in the entire promotional film of 2 minutes and 40 seconds, only he used the follow-up camera twice, and everyone else, including the solo show of Iron Pilot at the middle end,"

   "All the characters are not centered, not a standard follow-up shot,"

   "And this is also reflected in the following screens and voice-overs,"

   "So, I boldly predict that what this Titanfall is going to tell is actually very simple:"

   "This is the story of the soldier we are seeing now, growing from an ordinary rifleman to an iron pilot, and what he has been pursuing is four words—"

   While speaking, the microscope dragged the promotional video to the end.

  The voice-over sounded—

  【The day when I become a Pilot is still far away, but when I become a Pilot, I hope I can—deserve my name】

   Yo-heh—interesting?

  Seeing this, Shen Miaomiao's eyes lit up, she felt quite interesting, and even admired the anchor's analysis ability a little, and watched with relish.

   Next, the microscope analyzed many elements to the audience through frame-by-frame capture——

  For example, Iron Pilot’s skills are in the form of resident + props. Titan’s accessories need to be plundered after defeating the BOSS who is also a Titan. Judging from the degree of Iron Pilot’s cheating, there will definitely be self-aiming locks in the second half of the game, etc...

  Even, in the end, the microscope broke away from the game promotional video, and as a finishing touch, it also analyzed a wave of game core—

   "It can be seen that this work is the ambitious work of supernova Gu Sheng,"

   "He is very aware of the reason why the mecha game market has been sluggish, and tried to extend the player's freshness and experience from the content of the game through the form of Iron Pilot + Titan,"

   "And this kind of complementary design, maybe under the burst of Gu Sheng's inspiration, a level design that is enough to amaze the game world will be born,"

   "At the same time, I also believe that the road from rifleman to pilot will not be smooth,"

   "Although Golden Wind has never released a game with a focus on plot before, I have no doubts about their ability level,"

   "I look forward to witnessing this ups and downs, majestic and magnificent heroic epic earlier,"

   "Okay, the above is the whole content of this video. If you like my column, please don't forget to like, bookmark and add coins. See you next time..."

   This ends the video.

  Shen Miaomiao also finished eating a pack of potato chips, and waved her fingers.

   For this video, Mr. Shen has a two-word evaluation—

   Fun.

  The first half of the video is actually okay, all of which are analyzed frame by frame according to the promotional video. Although some conjectures are outrageous, they can barely be regarded as evidence-based.

   But when it came to the second half of the video, the blogger obviously started to brag behind closed doors.

   It's another level that astounds the game world, and it's a majestic and magnificent epic. It's so hyped up that it's just a matter of booking an altar for Titanfall in advance.

   Regarding this, Shen Miaomiao just smiled.

   Blow it, the more outrageous the blow the better, just right, this is what I want.

  The higher you blow, the harder you fall, the more you lose, the higher the rebate.

   Beautiful.

  Thinking!

  Shen Miaomiao stood up, rolled up the potato chip package, and threw it into the trash can.

   "It's a bit salty, go buy a cup of fruit tea..."

   Smacking her mouth, Shen Miaomiao opened the door and walked out of the office, took the elevator to the downstairs of the building.

   Walk out of the building through the electric door, the sun is just right outside.

  Shen Miaomiao hummed a tune that she didn't know what it was, and walked towards the tea shop with leisurely steps.

  However, it may be that she is in a good mood, or she is too careless.

   So much so that when she passed by the coffee shop next to the tea shop, she didn't notice at all that there was a man sitting in a booth in the back of the coffee shop.

   Gu Sheng.

   At this moment, Gu Sheng was holding a cup of coffee.

   Opposite him, there was an exquisite and well-dressed girl in a small suit, who was beautiful, intellectual and generous.

  …

   "The position of the director remains unchanged, the annual salary is 1.2 million, and there will be project dividends at the end of the year,"

  Cafe summary, the well-dressed lady with a good face said to Gu Sheng who was sitting opposite:

   "Mr. Gu, people go to high places, water flows to low places,"

   "Since I am sitting here on behalf of Xunteng Technology, I can fully represent our sincerity,"

   "Now, what we urgently need are talents like you who know how to grasp the market trend and have the courage to develop and innovate,"

   "That's why it is so generous... Oh no, it is an unbelievably favorable condition. You are sincerely invited to join us!"

good!

  The woman in front of Gu Sheng's eyes is Zhen Tingmei, the personal secretary of the general manager Chen Guangde from Xunteng Technology.

   Just half an hour ago, Gu Sheng originally wanted to come down to buy a cup of coffee as usual.

   But when he was about to pay, he was stopped by Secretary Zhen.

  Raising his hand, he replaced the cappuccino he was planning to take away with a more expensive cold brew, ordered himself a glass of iced Americano, and then dragged Gu Sheng to the booth without any explanation.

  If this was a man, Gu Sheng would have fought it out a long time ago, and it was a legitimate defense on the spot.

   But it was too ungentlemanly to shake off the lady's hand, so Gu Sheng had no choice but to sit down with Secretary Zhen.

   Cut to the chase.

   After Secretary Zhen’s self-introduction at the beginning of the game, Gu Sheng knew what she was here for—

  Pry the corner of the wall.

   And the fact is just as he expected.

   As we all know, under the Xunteng Game Group, there are six major department companies, namely Tianlang, Guangyao and the other three ace-level game studios.

   and Xunteng Technology, a comprehensive company responsible for platform operations and game-related industries.

  Theoretically speaking, the six major department companies belong to the Xunteng Game Group and are under the jurisdiction of Xunteng Headquarters.

  But in fact, the group status of Xunteng Technology is to surpass the five major studios.

   And this time!

   Impacted by the **** masterpiece Waterloo, Xunteng Technology submitted an application report to the superior, wanting to set up a somatosensory cabin game development studio specifically for the third generation of polar bears.

   To put it bluntly, this is business expansion and all-round development.

   To put it bluntly, Chen Guangde just wanted to get rid of the five wastes and build a lineage ace force, dedicated to serving Xunteng Technology, the third generation of polar bears and the subsequent upgraded somatosensory cabin products.

   And the prime candidate for the commander-in-chief of the ace force!

   It's Gu Sheng!

  Of course, in order to win him over, Xunteng Technology's offer this time is naturally very generous and sincere!

  Director Jobs! An annual salary of 1.2 million! Year-end bonus!

  The most important thing is that if Gu Sheng chooses to join Xunteng Technology, he will be the minister of expanding the territory!

  The future is limitless!

  Gu Sheng was moved.

   He is also a human being.

  Faced with such terrifying and favorable conditions, it would be a lie to say that I am not moved at all!

and!

  Gu Sheng has heard about Chen Guangde.

  Different from the five ace studios, or even the overall style of the entire Xunteng game, Chen Guangde is a relatively different boss.

  He has a very strong ability to accept new things, and he is also willing to explore new fields and explore progress through continuous attempts.

  At the same time, his wrist is also very sharp, he dares to hit and carry, his style of acting is wide open, and the bottom line of doing things... is very low.

   It is said that when Yiyou x1 and Polar Bear II were first launched, there was a lot of trouble.

The aggressive boss led people to negotiate with Yiyou, and in front of the CEO of Yiyou at that time (Yan Sheng was not at that time), poured a pot of boiling tea into the rich bamboo bottle on the CEO's desk. Walking also wish people "prosperous wealth".

  Yiyou got angry on the spot, and wanted to go up to surround Xun Teng's people, but the old guy was even more fierce, and pulled out the stick with a snap.

   Finally, the police arrived at the scene to mediate the matter, which was considered a big topic of discussion in the game circle at that time.

   Such a person is now invited to join the banner and become a pioneer general who expands the territory, and the treatment is favorable.

   It's hard for Gu Sheng not to be moved.

but!

   After all, there is Shun Teng.

   No matter how aggressive and eclectic Chen Guangde is, he still cannot change the shackles of the group.

   Now, Gu Sheng is in the golden wind, and he is the project personnel.

   Even to a certain extent, he is the CEO of Golden Wind, and Little Nezha is the one who pays unconditionally.

   But if it comes to Shun Teng!

  He has Chen Guangde on it, Chen Guangde has Xunteng Game Group on it, and Xunteng Game Group on Xunteng Headquarters.

   That is a huge monster with a well-organized structure!

   Not to mention anything else!

   "Let's open the skylight and speak brightly, Secretary Zhen,"

   Gu Sheng said:

   "If at this moment, I am not in Golden Wind, but in Xunteng Technology,"

   "So, is it possible that Titanfall, a project that has almost spent most of our company's funds, will appear?"

   Believe in yourself unconditionally.

   Can Chen Guangde do this besides Little Nezha?

However!

  Secretary Zhen is such a smart person, she smiled on the spot:

   "If Director Gu was at Xunteng Technology, then this situation would not have happened at all,"

   "I'm referring to... the situation where most of the company's funds are spent and there are only less than 200 million."

Grass! !

   Secretary Zhen's words were like a sharp knife, almost piercing Gu Sheng's defense.

   Having money means being able to do whatever you want...

  Gu Sheng almost laughed wryly, nodded:

"Then let me put it another way. If I say that I am going to release a game with an investment of 1 billion tomorrow, the theme of the game is to let players look at a spinning mountain in a daze, watch the changing seasons, watch the sunrise and sunset, watch the grass grow and dry, and the years change. ,"

   "Mr. Chen still allows me to start the project?"

   What Gu Sheng said was "Mountain", which was hailed as "the first of the four famous STEAM novels" in his previous life.

  This game is just like what he said, there is no gameplay, it is a personal life thinking simulator, which is extremely abstract.

   This is also one of Gu Sheng's future development lists.

  Of course, the premise is to wait until the funds of Golden Wind are no longer tight, and they will do it when they really have money to make.

   "Ugh this..."

  Gu Sheng's question put Secretary Zhen in a dilemma:

   "Actually... If you can talk about the selling points of this game in detail, I think it is possible for Mr. Chen to agree."

   "Profit points?"

  Gu Sheng smiled:

   "The profit point is through the word of mouth of the players with the mentality of mutual cheating, or some people who are really bored buy it to pass the time."

   "That's all?" Secretary Zhen raised her eyebrows in surprise.

  Gu Sheng nodded: "That's all."

  Abstract Supernova lives up to its name.

   Secretary Zhen cursed in her heart.

   This game is too stupid, even if Mr. Chen can agree, the group will not approve the money.

   Unless the whole group is crazy.

"Could it be that…"

   Secretary Zhen shrugged and frowned:

   "Can Mr. Shen agree to such a project?"

   "Nine times out of ten,"

   Regarding this, Gu Sheng is very sure:

   "My little... Mr. Shen has always had a high spirit of exploring games,"

   "She will always be interested in some game types that are not popular in the market,"

   "Such as barrage games, such as horror games, such as mech games,"

   "That's why we have achievements and works such as 'vampire like', 'psychological horror', 'second-generation FPS' and 'Titanfall',"

   "This is also one of the main reasons why I am willing to stay in Golden Wind,"

   “Because here, I can make the game I like without being constrained.”

   Hiss—

  After hearing Gu Sheng's words, Secretary Zhen took a deep breath!

   "So... Director Gu is really not going to consider our kind invitation?"

"hehe,"

   Hearing this, he took a sip of coffee and frowned slightly:

   “Cold brew is more expensive, but it may not be to everyone’s taste.”

   "For example you?" Secretary Zhen looked at Gu Sheng.

   Gu Sheng shrugged and nodded: "For example, me."

   "Hoo—"

   Seeing this, Secretary Zhen sighed in disappointment, stood up, smiled and shook hands with Gu Sheng:

   "Okay, Director Gu is very eloquent. Although we didn't reach a cooperation today, it's an honor to be able to chat with you."

   "Where is Secretary Zhen?"

  Gu Sheng also stood up, stretched out his hand with a smile, and held Secretary Zhen's hand:

   "Thank you for your sincerity, I have little knowledge, so I won't..."

However!

   Gu Sheng's voice has not yet finished!

suddenly!

  I just felt a burst of strength coming from my hand!

   Zhen Tingmei jumped forward, put his hand on her waist, and then threw herself into his arms.

   In the blink of an eye, the two faced each other and made a mistake!

Oh shit!

  Gu Sheng cursed secretly, and hurriedly took a step back, but at this time, Zhen Tingmei had already let go of him, and winked at him provocatively:

   "The vanilla smell on Director Gu's body is indeed fascinating."

   At this time, it was working hours in the morning, and there was no one in the cafe.

  Now, apart from the two of them, there is only one group of guests at the next table.

   Gu Sheng secretly thought something was wrong, and turned his head to look.

  I saw that the only remaining guest in that group was also holding a camera and mobile phone at this time.

   Take a break.

  Gu Sheng secretly sighed.

  The 'guests' at this table belonged to Zhen Tingmei.

   "Hehehe, I'm sorry Director Gu,"

   Seeing Gu Sheng frowning, Zhen Tingmei said cheerfully:

   "Special measures in special times, don't mind Director Gu..."

  Seeing Zhen Tingmei's successful smile, Gu Sheng shook his head helplessly: "I've heard for a long time that Mr. Chen will use any means to achieve his goals, so I saw it today."

   "Sit down to get me to negotiate, everything is easy to talk about, and if you can't agree, take pictures in the wrong place, and cast it on the media to make a difference. The scene is quite complete?"

   "But this is less than fifty meters away from my company,"

   "Guess it was you who notified the media quickly, or I went upstairs to report to Mr. Shen in advance?"

   It is very simple to break the rift.

  As long as he goes upstairs now, tell little Nezha that he was designed by the people of Xunteng Technology, and tell the whole story.

   In this way, no matter how much the media spread rumors tomorrow, the relationship between him and Shen Miaomiao can still be stable.

However!

   It seemed that Gu Sheng had expected this to happen a long time ago!

   I saw Zhen Tingmei took the mobile phone from the person who took the picture at the next table, and shook it in front of Gu Sheng.

   On the photo, it was the moment when he and Zhen Tingmei 'embrace' each other.

   Zhen Tingmei is very satisfied with the angle of the photo: "Then guess, is it you who run fast, or the text message I sent to President Shen?"

  Gu Sheng's expression froze: "You fucking..."

  (end of this chapter)