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Chapter 491 First Kill
Lin Yao finally understood.
Interesting people, one in a million.
Idiots, all the same!
Arguing with such people is actually a wrong thing.
Lin Yao noticed it the first time she replied.
In fact, she had noticed it a long time ago.
She was just swayed by anger... because she is also a player.
Lin Yao also knows that her emotional changes actually have a great impact on Linmu Studio.
Even the impact on players is quite large.
After all, as soon as she put down her phone, a bunch of people came to care about Linmu Studio...
so.
The next day.
Lin Yao cheered up again, put aside all related thoughts, and turned back to work.
There are so many things in Linmu Studio, so let's focus on these.
And because Lin Yao's state came back, she started running around, playing with Mu Wanqing, pulling Zhu Nianqiao's ponytail to let her stop making trouble, and explaining a map for more than half an hour in the PC department's project team...
The atmosphere in Linmu Studio slowly returned to normal.
In fact, Linmu Studio is quite strange, although the company is now quite large.
But most of the staff, especially the development department, whether it is the console or PC development department, are greatly affected by Lin Yao.
As long as Lin Yao is not quite right, the whole department will be not quite right, and this is not only reflected in the creation, but also in the atmosphere.
I have to say.
This is a very special situation in all commercial companies.
This is probably... the role of the soul figure.
In short.
With Lin Yao's return to normal.
Linmu Studio is completely back.
As soon as the end of February passed and the New Year atmosphere disappeared, some staff in the administrative department of Linmu Studio began to move to the new headquarters.
The new headquarters is very close to the Founder Building where Linmu Studio is currently located, but the location is a little better.
So the relocation is quite convenient.
Mu Wanqing is mainly responsible for this aspect.
As for Lin Yao... I haven't even had time to take a closer look at the new headquarters.
Because she is now having a headache over the PC department's project...
"Ragnaros's appearance needs to be changed."
Lin Yao rubbed her brows and continued, "I need a better appearance effect, not like the current bathing. This is the Fire Lord, not a pond frog... Forget it, I can't explain it clearly. I'll draw some setting pictures later."
Most of the time.
The biggest trouble with re-engraving is this.
Graphics performance!
As an old game, the original "Warcraft" has a high tolerance of players, and the graphics performance was not bad when the game was first released.
But if the original graphics are placed in the world where Lin Yao is now, it will not be like this. There will be a feeling of not keeping up with the times.
After all, after the release of "Breakout", the game graphics officially entered the stage of arms race...
Many of the graphics and performances in "World of Warcraft" that she thought were quite shocking are a bit lacking at this time.
You can't let players still face a bunch of blurry textures at this time, right?
After all, "Warcraft" has been completely reset. As an online game, "World of Warcraft" still has a bunch of low-definition textures, and the performance can't keep up with the times, which is not suitable.
So it can only be changed.
And now the progress of "World of Warcraft" is certainly not so fast that it will be launched soon. It's just that Lin Yao adjusted the development progress of the game and raised the development priority of several famous bosses.
Because a DEMO of a BOSS battle involves all aspects, including equipment system, multiplayer group, skill matching, etc.
This makes it easier to find problems, and it can also let the production team warm up and let them have a clear understanding of the style and gameplay of the game.
"I understand, the project team will also think of a plan later."
Lei Hongguang actually knew that Lin Yao would not be satisfied with the current performance. After all, even he himself was not satisfied...
So when he heard Lin Yao's words, he didn't react much and gave a reply immediately.
"Well, we can compare the two versions at that time."
Lin Yao nodded gently, and then looked at the half-finished Ragnaros, the Fire Lord on the screen, and suddenly smiled, and his mood improved a lot.
Because she thought of the pretentious lines of this big screw...
something like 'Why did you wake me up', 'Now it's your turn', 'Fire purifies everything'...
It was shocking at the time.
But.
Maybe because she played Hearthstone too much later...
Lin Yao's impression of this big screw became strange.
He is really a ghost! Every shot is 1-1 report soldier! It's useless...
Of course, it may also be that she is unlucky.
However, Lin Yao personally feels that the lines of many characters in Hearthstone are indeed more domineering than the original version, probably because they are relatively brief. For
example, the lines of Ragnaros, the Lord of Fire, 'Let the fire purify everything' and 'Die, worm'
are more imposing.
"By the way, remember to contact the dubbing studios that participated in "Warcraft" and "DOTA" and coordinate the time. For some characters that have appeared before, don't change the voice actors."
Thinking of this, Lin Yao suddenly turned back and reminded the person in charge Lei Hongguang.
"Okay, I'll contact them about this." Lei Hongguang nodded immediately.
"I really miss it..."
Lin Yao sighed in a very low voice, then straightened up and continued: "This is also an important BOSS. I don't know if there will be a first kill race at that time..."
"... Race?" Lei Hongguang was slightly startled when he heard this.
"Yes, the first kill of a powerful boss recognized by most players is called the first kill."
Lin Yao also knew that the atmosphere of the first kill in the game here was relatively weak, so she explained: "For example, the core of the molten lava, starting from the opening of the server, the first guild or team to kill the boss is considered the first kill, um..."
As she spoke.
Lin Yao suddenly stopped and suddenly thought of a good idea...
Lin Yao's previous life.
Due to the version problem in China, it basically has nothing to do with the first kill...
But.
There are exceptions to everything.
Yogg-Saron BOSS zero lights! That is, zero guards to pass Yogg-Saron! This first kill was achieved by the Chinese Star Guild.
This first kill was a great success. Although Yogg-Saron's role in Hearthstone is to make movies, and he looks like a comedian every time he appears... But he was really scary at the time. Players fighting him in World of Warcraft had to meet SAN requirements, just like playing a group.
During the fight, players can seek the assistance of four guardians, which will reduce the difficulty of the boss. The more guardians you choose, the lower the difficulty.
As for not choosing a guardian and directly killing Yogg-Saron, it is the so-called zero-light mode.
At that time, many well-known guilds around the world said frankly that with the equipment of the players at that time, it was too difficult and almost impossible to complete.
But in the end, the Star Guild still passed it, and did something impossible when most well-known guilds gave up. It
was really exciting at the time.
It really lived up to the phrase "well done, stars".
So, the first kill seems to be a good way to increase the topic of discussion...
Thinking of this, Lin Yao slowly turned around and looked at where Qi Jianhua was.
On the other side.
Qi Jianhua sat in his seat, shuddering for no apparent reason, hunching his shoulders, and looking around suspiciously.
"Let's do it first. When it's done, we can set up a Linmu Studio Guild, and then rely on the test data retention to bring about a wave of first kills, and then delete the account and run away..."
Lin Yao noticed Qi Jianhua's gaze, turned around immediately, and said with a bright smile: "This should be a good idea!"
"..."
Lei Hongguang looked at the girl in front of him. In fact, he couldn't understand Lin Yao's idea at the moment, after all, the game was still being made.
However.
He was very sure that the idea of making the girl smile so brightly would definitely be a good idea.
It's just that... Compared to this matter.
Lei Hongguang is more concerned about another thing...
So he hesitated for a while.
Lei Hongguang still spoke.
"Boss?"
"Hmm?" Lin Yao turned around and looked at Lei Hongguang again.
"Are you okay?" Lei Hongguang smiled embarrassedly, and then expressed his concern awkwardly: "In fact, there are idiots everywhere on the Internet, you don't have to take it too seriously..."
"It's okay, after I got over my anger, I didn't take it too seriously."
Lin Yao smiled when she heard it: "I understand what you said, the support of the players is enough... Besides, isn't there a "Sherlock Holmes"? He said let's wait and see, so let's wait and see."
"Uh... well, actually, this kind of idiot should have another set of excuses at that time. I don't think it's necessary to hold too much hope."
This is what Lei Hongguang was worried about. After hesitating for a while, he still said it with a stiff upper lip.
"I know."
Lin Yao heard this and said calmly, "Of course I know he will have another set of excuses. It's unreasonable to reason with such a person. I was angry yesterday, but on the other hand, I actually wanted to link "Sherlock Holmes" with him and continue to drag him into the water, waiting for him to say something like "wait and see".
After all, I am very confident in the game "Sherlock Holmes", and one "Di Renjie" is not enough. Two games should be enough for him to never wash away the fact that he is related to us!
Next, "Di Renjie" will only be the beginning. After World of Warcraft, we will also release domestic-themed games.
As long as Sherlock Holmes is successful, every time we launch a similar game, I will ask the operations department and the public relations department to remind all players of the remarks made by Professor You.
There is no point in arguing on the Internet. Sometimes, reality hurts people.
And the proportion of college students playing our games is not small.
In addition, the school where Professor You works has a very complete teaching evaluation system.
I don't want to hurt him in a real way, but I can't stand being looked down upon by my own students. "
After saying that,
Lin Yao flicked her ponytail and turned away.
Lei Hongguang: "..."
"Old Lei, how is the Fire Demon King?"
At this time,
Zhong Xiu just came over to ask about the situation of World of Warcraft.
Lei Hongguang sat on the chair, as if waking up from a dream, and looked back at Zhong Xiu.
"What are you doing?" Zhong Xiu was a little confused.
"Boss, do you know any girls like the boss? Introduce her to me! I am willing to marry into your family!" Lei Hongguang said shameful words with confidence.
"..."
Zhong Xiu was silent for a moment, patted his shoulder, and said earnestly: "If you are tired, go to the lounge and take a nap."
...
Lin Yao solved the current problems of "World of Warcraft" and sat back in her seat, preparing to think carefully about the appearance of the new version of Ragnaros, the Firelord.
But she didn't have time to write.
Mu Wanqing came.
"This is the publicity and promotion plan for "Sherlock Holmes."
Mu Wanqing stopped beside Lin Yao and handed her a document.
"Hmm..."
Lin Yao reached out to take the plan, then lowered her eyes slightly and took a closer look at Mu Wanqing's round jade legs wrapped in soft black silk not far away...
Mainly because they were too close. Closer
than before .
"It seems that everything is fine."
Mu Wanqing certainly noticed Lin Yao's gaze and smiled softly.
"What's fine?" Lin Yao raised her head, a little confused.
"Although you have returned to your old look, everyone is still worried about you... everyone."
Mu Wanqing said softly, then thought for a moment and added: "Of course, including me."
"Don't worry... In fact, I have really seen a lot of people like this. It will be much better once you figure it out."
Lin Yao shook her ponytail gently, then raised the plan in her hand and chuckled: "Besides, I am also quite confident in this game."
"Sherlock Holmes..."
Mu Wanqing looked down and took another step forward.
"Miss Mu, it's too close, aren't you afraid of me touching it?" Lin Yao found that the round jade legs wrapped in soft black silk of the black silk girl came closer, and she raised her white chin with a bit of laughter and tears, and teased.
"... I didn't say no."
Mu Wanqing was silent for a moment and replied softly.
Lin Yao: "..."
I am really worried, and I even said such words...
...
March 2.
The topic related to "Detective Dee" finally calmed down a little.
Although the professor surnamed You is still attracting hatred.
But everyone has noticed it.
Talking to him about reason... really doesn't make sense.
Some people, he... is just stupid, you can't change him at all.
So why bother.
However.
This situation didn't last long...
because the trailer of "Detective Sherlock Holmes" was released.
"Di Renjie" and "Detective Sherlock Holmes" were both launched together, and the genre is also the same. Lin Yao even wanted to release them together.
Now that "Di Renjie" is so popular and has such good sales, from a commercial point of view, the other game will certainly not be delayed for too long.
After all, the popularity of single-player games of the same type means that players are very receptive.
So, on this day.
"Detective Sherlock Holmes", which is of the same type as "Di Renjie", started to promote.
The promotion level is the same as "Di Renjie".
In addition to the reputation of Linmu Studio.
Soon.
Almost all players who play single-player games have seen it.
Yi Wenwen is the same. He saw the new trailer of Sherlock Holmes
at the first time . This trailer, based on the Global Game Awards, has added a lot of new pictures. The main focus is still on the case of resurrection from the dead. The action system also revealed more pictures. Like "Detective Dee", Detective Dee focuses on hard-core knife fighting, while the action system of this game focuses on fist-to-flesh fighting. In addition, this game has gone a step further in creating the atmosphere than "Detective Dee". It even feels a bit dark and terrifying. What about a girl rolling her eyes and suddenly flying into the air, religious sacrifices, and dead people crawling out of their graves... Some of these have demonstration pictures, and some are just oral narration. But the overall atmosphere is indeed more bizarre, combined with the Victorian background of the beginning of the industrial revolution. It's quite exciting. Especially for many players who have just played "Detective Dee". The expectation is directly full. It's just ... "That idiot, if he really forces the only company in China that is capable and willing to make 3A games to give up domestic themes, that's it!" Yi Wenwen shook his head slightly, really a little worried. If he doesn't do it, he will be scolded, and if he does, he will be scolded. It's really frustrating. As a commercial company, it is really possible to give up from now on. Although Lin Yao did not have such an idea, the most important reason for releasing the trailer of "Sherlock Holmes" this time was to consider commercial performance. But many players, including Yi Wenwen, saw that Linmu Studio released the trailer of "Sherlock Holmes" so quickly at this time, and they all thought that Linmu Studio was expressing dissatisfaction to some extent... After all, the official account of Linmu Studio personally participated in it at that time. "Really stupid!" Thinking of this. Yi Wenwen became more and more angry, and directly opened the social software, wanting to confront the other party again, and by the way, to see the comments of other players scolding him. Yes.
Now, with the end of Linmu Studio, Professor You has become the public enemy of the entire gaming community.
Many players even said they wanted to gank Professor You in real life. This was of course more of a joke, but judging by the volume of voices, some student players who really knew Professor Lu were indeed very dissatisfied.
However.
As soon as Yi Wenwen opened the social software, he felt very disappointed.
Because this B closed the comment area, even watched the trailer of "Sherlock Holmes", and made another high-sounding comment.
It was very unpleasant.
"You see, this is why we can't start this. A dog can't change its eating habits, and it leans into the dark and terrifying atmosphere again!
Is the Victorian era, the most prosperous period of a country, going to become a dark and ghostly place like "Detective Dee"? It's simply embarrassing! It's embarrassing overseas!"
"Is this person really sick?"
Yi Wenwen was instantly furious.
"Why are you worrying about it."
At this time, a voice came from behind him.
Yi Wenwen looked back and found that his father was looking at the screen with a smile.
"Do you know this person?"
Yi Wenwen saw his father and pointed at the head of the professor surnamed You on the screen.
"No."
Yi Jianjun shook his head and sat down next to him: "I don't want to know him either. People who are jealous of others' abilities and take advantage of others' mistakes are probably this kind of people."
"Really!" Yi Wenwen was immediately alert when he heard his father's words.
After all, this symbolizes a kind of authoritative certification.
In the field of history, his father is much more awesome than the other party!
"But this is not something you should care about."
Yi Jianjun patted his son's shoulder hard, interrupted his son, and then said unhappily: "After all, what does the game company have to do with you?"
Yi Wenwen sighed and explained: "I am a player. It's not easy to find such a company that can do domestic themes well. It would be a pity to stop doing it in the future because of this."
"It's not a pity. There are people like You who are arrogant because of their knowledge and age. There are people around me, and you will see more in the future."
Yi Jianjun shook his head gently: "How to get along with these people and how to dispel their arrogant and unreasonable remarks are compulsory courses.
And if you give up on yourself and lose your defense because of such a person, or even think that everyone is like this, it would be too stupid.
Similarly, if the Linmu Studio gives up certain themes because of this person, it would be too stupid, so it's not a pity.
As far as I know, they don't seem to be such people. At least I didn't feel this idea while playing "Detective Dee". They are very enthusiastic about domestic themes, which can be seen from the portrayal of characters.
So your worry is wrong at the starting point."
Yi Wenwen was confused: "...Okay."
"Also, don't look at the You guy now, he is so powerful, but he is also quite stupid. You reap what you sow... The old saying is right."
Yi Jianjun smiled, then stood up by his son's shoulder, and walked out, saying, "I dare not say this on the Internet. After all, I have seen too much. Every year, there are several assistant teachers who seem to have great opportunities, but they fall into the abyss for various reasons. And during this period of time, when the school just started, no less than 30 students mentioned the game "Di Renjie" in front of me... I don't want to stand on the opposite side of you young people. After all, if you are not careful, your old bones will fall apart."
"..." Yi Wenwen seemed to understand something, and his face looked a little strange.
"By the way."
At this time.
Yi Jianjun, who was walking to the door, suddenly thought of something, turned around and reminded: "When their new game is released, remember to tell me, I'm curious about what the Victorian era was like in the eyes of Linmu Studio, it will be very interesting."
Yi Wenwen was stunned when he heard this, and then immediately shouted: "Then give me some rice, Dad, their games are quite expensive."
Yi Jianjun: "Ask your mother!"
Yi Wenwen: "..."
...
Yi Wenwen had his father's advice.
But other players may not be the same...
They also had the same thoughts and concerns as Yi Wenwen, thinking that Linmu Studio was venting its dissatisfaction by releasing the trailer of "Sherlock Holmes" in advance. In
the future, they may completely abandon domestic themes.
After all, the official Linmu Studio personally intervened.
And as the professor surnamed You was seen jumping up and down again... The players' worries turned into hatred, and they directly locked onto the former.
Countless players were upset.
Worry and dissatisfaction mixed together, and once again pushed up the topic of "Detective Di Renjie".
Under such circumstances, Sherlock Holmes is slowly approaching its release date...
Ah...
Sorry, it's so late. Actually, I have my own reasons. I'm mainly afraid that you will feel too aggrieved, too controversial, and dissatisfied... After all, I've stepped on the pit before.
So this part of the plot is really thrilling. Of course, I can choose not to write such a plot, but I've laid the groundwork here.
Because of lack of time, there are definitely problems. For example, the line between Lin Yao and me is actually very bad. I am not satisfied with it myself, but this is the disadvantage of daily updates. I must keep updating... So I can only write the direction I want based on my intuition, and I will try to change it later.
(End of this chapter)