Chapter 495 Novel Ticket Carnival (Seeking Tickets for Next Month)

Lin Yao's tone was very serious.

Everyone present in the conference room could hear that she valued this "Carnival".

Therefore, the project leaders who were developing the game all lowered their heads and began to think about the progress of their own projects.

"This "Carnival", when is the specific date?"

At this time.

Zhong Xiu thought about it and asked the first question.

"My idea is to hold it in April or May, and now we are starting to prepare. The relocation of the headquarters and the preparation of the "Carnival" will be carried out at the same time."

Lin Yao thought about it and gave an answer: "Of course, the specific details still depend on the development progress of the new game, so it's just an idea."

At this point.

Lin Yao paused, then stood up, pulled the whiteboard behind her, and picked up the marker.

"Well... since we're talking about this, let me talk about my own general idea of ​​the "Carnival" process, so that you can have a general reference standard."

As Lin Yao said, she wrote the word "host" on the whiteboard.

"First, the console product department. My idea is to give you half of the time for the 'Carnival'. During this period, my ideal process is probably like this. First, three new games will be announced.

The new "Pokemon" game, the new IP "Monster Hunter" and "Diablo", these three games will hold face-to-face Q&A meetings with players to discuss the content of the game. If limited chapters can be played, it will be even better.

In addition to these three games, we can also announce the new console member content we are preparing during this period, small-scale games will be included in the list of free member games, and the DLC of several old games will be free to play.

Finally, there is the linkage between existing games and the 'Carnival', such as the new carnival map of "Mario Kart", the new battle map of "Splatoon", and... limited carnival consoles."

Lin Yao began to write on the whiteboard and explain.

Finally, after explaining the general idea, Lin Yao thought about it and added: "In addition, because "Diablo" will be logged in on both ends, the relevant activity process of this game can be prepared together with the PC department."

Zhu Nianqiao looked at the whiteboard and nodded slightly.

"Then there is the PC department."

Lin Yao turned to look at Zhong Xiu: "Currently, all the new PC games have been released, so the most important thing is the linkage and activities of the online games. I took a look at the schedule of the online games. Recently, "Fantasy OL" and "Breakout" have new content ready to go online. One is to add a magic weapon system, and the other is to add new maps and new modes. The new content of these two games is very suitable for release during the "Carnival".

In addition, other online games, such as MOBA, are now at the time to produce new passes and new heroes. The passes for the second quarter of this year, including new heroes, are also very suitable for release during the "Carnival". You only need to add some "Carnival" related content to the original ones.

Of course, there is also the Vaporwave game platform trading system that has been hidden but not released, but this thing is indeed a bit sensitive, so let's test it on a small scale first.

In short, the focus of the PC department is online games."

Lin Yao continued to write and draw on the whiteboard and began to explain.

Soon.

The whiteboard was filled with writing for the most part.

Lin Yao had a really good memory, and after doing enough homework, she could easily come up with plans for almost all of her online games.

After talking about the trading system, Lin Yao wrote the words "World of Warcraft" and "stand-alone" on the whiteboard.

"Then, it's new games. Online games are the main focus, but considering that we have been focusing on stand-alone games for some time, we must not ignore this group of players."

Lin Yao turned around and continued, "There's nothing much to say about World of Warcraft. As a long-awaited new online game from Linmu Studio, there will definitely be a separate special meeting. As for stand-alone games, since the new game has just been released, let's make plans!"

Everyone: "..."

"From the two studios of Conglong and Xihan, we can confirm the news of the sequels of Di Renjie and Sherlock Holmes. As for the PC department, we must make plans for Call of Duty, and then some new works that are scheduled to be released at the end of the year, all of these plans can be made!"

Lin Yao smiled and said, "Making plans is an indispensable part of game development. Let's try it. Well, this is the general process of the 'Carnival' in my imagination.

In addition, there will of course be on-site activities, but these should be left to the marketing and operations departments to think about. I'm not good at them. There are also some more fragmented ideas, which I won't mention here, such as the mobile version of the 'black game'."

Lin Yao finished.

Finally.

She still filled up the entire whiteboard.

It sounds like there aren't many games in Linmu Studio.

But when you actually write about them, there are quite a few.

Moreover,

the IPs on the whiteboard now are really better than the other

for other game companies.

They are exactly what many game companies dream of. After all, even Linmu Studio's oldest game, "Fantasy OL", is still the leader of turn-based online games...

In the conference room, the people present looked at Lin Yao's whiteboard full of writing, and as Lin Yao explained, they all showed thoughtful expressions.

Then,

Zhu Nianqiao was the first to shout.

"Senior sister, there is no problem with the console product department. Except that providing trial play may be a little troublesome and requires evaluation, the three new games under the company have enough content to announce, and I also have some ideas for the meeting.

As for the new content for console members, the joint maps of old games such as "Mario Kart" and "Splatoon" should be able to do it."

"The limited carnival console is just a change of color, which is not a big problem." Bao Liangzhe, who is responsible for the console hardware, added next to him.

"As for the PC department, there are generally no big problems."

Zhong Xiu thought for a moment and followed suit, saying, "But after all, there are many online game projects and they are quite diverse, so it should be more troublesome to actually do them. I need to discuss it with the heads of several project teams, and I will give you a detailed report then. Well... there are some parts that may require your assistance, such as the pie-in-the-sky phase."

"Of course, I will assist."

Lin Yao nodded, and continued, "Okay, since it has been confirmed that there is a possibility of implementation and the leaders of the two content departments have no objection, then please trouble the two content departments to integrate their respective plans for the 'Carnival' for me, and plan according to the direction I wrote here."

Lin Yao tapped the whiteboard lightly, then turned to look at Xi Qianyu, "In addition, Xi Qianyu, please make a rough plan based on this direction and determine the details of the venue, time, scale, and tickets."

"Okay."

Xi Qianyu, the head of the marketing department sitting among a group of macho men, nodded.

"Then go get ready."

Lin Yao clapped her hands gently, attracted everyone's attention, and finally said: "Let's work hard to do this 'Carnival' well, and work together towards hosting the best annual gaming event!"

"Oh!"

Zhu Nianqiao raised his hand immediately after hearing this, making an inspiring sound.

But he was the only one.

"Don't be silly." Lin Yao said with a smile.

Zhu Nianqiao: "..."

...

The meeting room is over.

A group of people filed out.

Lin Yao took out a tissue and wiped the marker marks on her hands, and prepared to leave.

But as soon as she turned around, the heads of the two first-party studios, Conglong and Xihan, seemed to have something to say and stopped her.

"Boss, please wait a moment, we have something we want to seek your opinion on."

"Huh?"

Lin Yao heard the voice and turned back, a little curious.

"It's like this."

Zhang Tian from Conglong Studio looked at Wang Mang next to him, then took a step forward and said, "Our two games have caused a lot of trouble for the headquarters this time..."

"It's okay. There's no such thing as a headquarters. You are also a member of Linmu Studio now. And the trouble you mentioned has nothing to do with the game. It's an external reason. You've done a good job."

Lin Yao smiled at them, "So there's no need to mention this."

"Well..."

Zhang Tian saw Lin Yao's expression and scratched his head embarrassedly: "Then I won't say anything. This time I called the boss for another reason. This time, our two companies were able to succeed in independently producing 3A games for the first time, largely because of the script and direction given by the boss.

After the game was released, the evaluation of the players also confirmed this. They really like the plots of the two games... And we have all read the original script given by the boss. Now, considering the evaluation of the players, we all think that the story of the game can be published directly..."

Zhang Tian gave such a conclusion, and then explained: "After all, games and texts are two different carriers, and the difference is very large. For example, in the script you gave, many details were not restored, so the two of us thought, can we integrate the script of the whole story and publish it?

This can not only increase the popularity of the IP, but also allow players to enjoy the story in multiple ways, and it can also warm up for the subsequent sequels..."

"Oh?"

Lin Yao was a little surprised when she heard Zhang Tian's words.

He took the initiative to bring up such a proposal, which was quite unexpected for her.

"Are you planning to publish novels of Di Renjie and Sherlock Holmes?"

"Yes." "

Is that so..."

Lin Yao got a definite answer. Facing the expectant eyes of the two, she lowered her head and thought for a while, then smiled and said, "It's possible, but it's boring to follow the script completely, after all, players have played the relevant plots."

Zhang Tian and Wang Mang thought Lin Yao disagreed and were a little disappointed.

"However."

Lin Yao suddenly changed the subject: "Your idea is indeed very good, which can indeed further enhance the popularity, but it's boring to compile and publish it completely according to the game script. You can add some new chapters, and the plot of the game can be a separate chapter."

"Ah?"

Zhang Tian and Wang Mang were stunned when they heard this.

Are you going to write a new story?

Then.

Zhang Tian seemed to have thought of something. After hesitating for a moment, he said with a little worry: "Will this spoil the plot of the game later?"

Lin Yao smiled and shook her head gently: "No, it will be an interesting story in another direction. Well... During this period of time, the headquarters relocation and the "Carnival" may not be that fast, but I should be able to spare time. If it is written at that time, I will show it to you first, which can be regarded as a deeper understanding."

Zhang Tian and Wang Mang looked at each other and showed surprise when they heard this.

Lin Yao's thoughts began to drift away.

Indeed.

Whether it is Di Renjie or Sherlock Holmes, there are corresponding original works.

And the length is not short.

The most important thing is that whether it is Di Renjie's "Di Gong'an" or the original work of Sherlock Holmes, they are quite popular... Let's not mention Sherlock Holmes. The original work of Di Gong'an is quite that flavor, and it is also very popular at home and abroad.

The proposal of the two is indeed very feasible.

Since both games are made and want to shape these two IPs, why not just release novels together to further increase the influence and then continue to build momentum for the game?

After all... considering the performance of the screen and other factors, Lin Yao's reference for the plot of the game is basically film and television dramas.

This is different from novels.

The difference is quite big.

Moreover, Di Renjie was okay, but he also made several movies. As one of the most famous IPs in her previous life, Sherlock Holmes has countless related adaptations, not to mention the Victorian background. There is even an equally excellent "Sherlock Holmes" that moved the story background to the modern era.

These are different from the original works... In terms of visual performance and expressiveness, they are more suitable for games or remakes.

So there is no need to worry about the lack of themes in subsequent games.

But these are two different feelings from reading the original novel.

It is indeed a good idea to publish the original novel and further enhance the popularity of the IP.

"Let's decide on this. Publish the novel. Well... You can also sell the novel as a kind of warm-up for the 'Carnival'. Go back and consider the production direction of the second half of the script.

At the same time, don't neglect the maintenance of the two games that have been released. When the time comes, the first stop for the sales of the novel will be put in the game."

Lin Yao gave a final reminder, and

Zhang Tian and Wang Mang nodded vigorously.

Next, Lin Yao talked to them about the game again and left the meeting room.

In fact, Lin Yao just thought of a good idea.

Wang Zhili Dafa...

In simple terms, it is.

Some of the published novels will be given tickets to the "Carnival".

This is equivalent to a disguised warm-up.

Riding on the popularity of the two games, tell players that Linmu Studio will hold a carnival next.

However.

This model has advantages, but also disadvantages, so Lin Yao needs to think about it, and did not tell Zhang Tian and Wang Mang.

But whether or not to add tickets, the publication of novels is beneficial to both IPs, there is no doubt about this.

So Lin Yao came out of the meeting room and began to think about this.

She began to recall the details of the original work, the direction of the entire series, and of course, the ticket issue.

The model of buying novels with a chance to get carnival tickets can be considered.

If you want to eliminate the negative impact of this model as much as possible, it is actually simple. Just don't announce the specific details of the "Carnival" for the time being.

Just say that an event will be held, focusing on the novel.

After the novel has been on sale for a while, and the first batch of books are almost sold out, the event of buying novels with a chance to get tickets will be suspended, and the "Carnival" will be announced at the same time.

Although, if players are very interested in the "Carnival" and have a big enough influence, there will probably be lucky people who will take the opportunity to resell tickets at a high price, but it is unlikely that people will buy hundreds of novels just for a ticket.

At the same time, the channels for obtaining "Carnival" tickets will definitely not be limited to buying novels. In the future, other games under the company can hold similar activities and open formal purchase channels at the same time...

Hmm.

The novel will only be the first.

Lin Yao came to her position, made up her mind, and then thought that she might as well not postpone it. She opened the document directly and prepared to write a story about "The Sign of Four" in "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes".

But she had just started.

Mu Wanqing came to her.

"What's wrong?"

Lin Yao looked at Mu Wanqing who came to her side with some surprise.

It was a bit strange that she came here right after the meeting.

"......"

Mu Wanqing held the information, and after a moment of silence, she handed the information in her arms to her: "This is the relocation time of the product department. See if there is any problem. By the way, I'll tell you something."

"Oh..."

Lin Yao smiled, then pulled the black silk glasses girl, motioning her to sit next to her.

Actually, Lin Yao has read the entire relocation plan.

What's the point of reading it now.

But Lin Yao is also willing to pretend not to know...

Mu Wanqing looked at Lin Yao, and finally reached out to smooth her skirt and sat down elegantly.

Lin Yao also put down the information in her hand and started typing.

"..."

Mu Wanqing found that Lin Yao didn't even look at the information she gave, and knew that she was found out. She pursed her lips lightly, and under the table, her black silk jade legs, which were tightly together, moved slightly uneasily.

After hesitating for a long time.

She took the initiative to speak: "During this period, many film and television companies have contacted us."

"Ah?" Lin Yao paused slightly when she heard this, "Why?"

"Because "Detective Dee" is quite suitable for adaptation, and its popularity is so high, some people are tempted. In addition, although the previous adaptation of our game "Shadow" did not receive very good reviews, it also made money... This has further strengthened the hearts of some film and television companies.

In fact, overseas film and television companies have also approached us, but not so many."

"Oh, I see, don't bother with it, at least not at this stage."

Lin Yao heard this and shook her head gently: "Although "Shadow" made money, you have also seen the dissatisfaction of the players. Game adaptation is a quagmire, and it is difficult to have good works... Although "Detective Dee" and "Sherlock Holmes" have unique advantages in this regard, it is difficult to guarantee that the other party will not mess around with the works we authorize... Considering the bad reputation of "Shadow", let's forget it.

Let's tighten the authorization of the IP first, and then we can free our hands, or we can really have a say in this regard, then we can talk about it."

"Yeah."

Mu Wanqing heard this and nodded in agreement.

"In addition, even if we don't consider the above reasons, I will not agree to the IP authorization at this time, because the value of these two IPs has not yet been fully reflected."

Lin Yao added with a smile while typing: "I just decided to publish a novel, it's too early."

"Novel?" Mu Wanqing was a little curious.

"Well..."

Lin Yao smiled and explained to Mu Wanqing.

On the other side,

countless staff members were coming and going in the corridor behind Lin Yao's position.

Almost all the staff members would smile knowingly when they saw Lin Yao and Mu Wanqing sitting side by side, talking and laughing.

...

March 25th.

"Detective Sherlock Holmes" was released for 10 days.

You Qi has been forgotten by all players.

Although some players found out that he opened a small account.

But as he was kicked out of the university, no one paid attention to what he said except for the players who were really idle.

The game was just the opposite.

Even though the game had been released for ten days.

The sales curve began to slowly decline.

But the discussion of related topics has remained high, and even seems to be getting higher and higher.

After all, a good story can make people imagine endlessly.

Although Lin Yao didn't know who said this,

she agreed with it.

The story shown in the game is just the tip of the iceberg. Many players are obviously not satisfied and are very interested in what kind of adventures Holmes and Watson will experience.

Thanks to the fact that the characters of Holmes and Watson are well-developed in the game, it provides a solid foundation for the imagination of many players and fan fiction.

Therefore, various secondary creations are constantly produced, which is also the main reason why the game is becoming more and more popular.

Overseas,

the trend of increasing popularity is even more obvious.

The owner of 221 Baker Street in reality has already raised the price. He

wants to sell the property for five times higher than the market price.

But he still hasn't reached a deal with anyone.

However, secondary creation is secondary creation.

Because the quality is uneven, and no matter how good the story of "Sherlock Holmes" is, it is essentially a game.

Therefore, there are many players who are not interested in secondary creation and have been studying the game.

After all, although the atmosphere of the first kill gameplay is not strong here, the atmosphere of the speed pass gameplay is quite strong.

Yes, even "Sherlock Holmes" has players speed passing.

After all, the game is very popular.

And it is also thanks to these players that the latest actions of Linmu Studio soon spread to the entire gaming circle through them... For

stand-alone games, few players will open them again after clearing the level.

Therefore, after completing the game, many players, apart from wanting to play it a second time, generally do not know much about the game updates.

But posting in the game community is another story.

On this day,

players posted in major domestic and overseas game communities.

They said that they found that the game "Detective Sherlock Holmes" suddenly added an opening.

And some players directly recorded this newly added opening.

In the video,

the player entered the game.

Then, it did not jump to the initial page of the game.

The first scene that appeared was Watson sitting in front of the typewriter and typing.

But the content he typed was a little different from the beginning of the game.

It was not about the process of his first meeting with Holmes.

Instead, it talked about a strange thing that happened one day after he and Holmes shared a house...

This performance animation was not long. Except for the content that Watson typed, which was different from the beginning of the game, everything else was no different from the beginning of the game. The only difference was that there was a yellowed paper that looked like a ticket and a note next to him.

But the players didn't pay much attention to this thing at this time.

What the players were more curious about was.

What does this performance added by Linmu Studio at the beginning of the game mean?

A new game? Or DLC?

(End of this chapter)