New and old employees use the code
Two game projects from Zhixing Games' new cycle have been officially scheduled for release.
However, it was only Fang Qixiang's team that started getting busy.
Yu Yue's side is still in a very relaxed state. They want to work, but since no project has been approved yet, President Jiang told them to take a good rest and not to rush into production.
After completing each task, allow yourself enough time to review and reflect on it to identify shortcomings and areas for improvement, rather than rushing to move on to the next task.
As the saying goes, the kind of upper beam you have will determine the kind of lower beam you follow.
As Jiang Chuan became a boss, he unconsciously projected his own work style onto others.
Today, neither of the two key figures in the development team are sitting in their offices; instead, they've gone on business trips.
Actually, it was Fang Qixiang who was mainly on business trips.
Yu Yue just came along to join in the fun.
It's supposedly an AI lab under Laizhixing, something I'd never heard of before.
Moreover, it's a new technology.
Even veteran employees like Yu Yue had never heard of this company having such a department, but this also confirmed that President Jiang's family must be very wealthy.
Artificial intelligence labs are like rich kids playing esports; for most people, it's just a money-making venture, and it's usually tech giants and tech companies that do it.
It's rare to see a game company venturing into such a new industry...
"I guess in other people's eyes we still come from the company's core departments, so we need to maintain a good image."
Yu Yue was a little nervous. He was much younger than Fang Qixiang, and when he wasn't in the office area, he would naturally show some of the liveliness of a young person.
"Alright, there's no need to be too nervous. Just think of it as an inspection tour." Fang Qixiang said with a wry smile.
“That’s right, we are inspecting censors,” Yu Yue confirmed.
"Speaking of which, you've already worked on two projects since you came to Zhixing. What are your thoughts?" Yu Yue asked curiously, as it was a rare opportunity for the two of them to have such a private chat.
"Probably the same as you. Didn't you also work as a lead planner at another company before?"
"What I find most outrageous is that President Jiang completely disregards any successful cases or hot topics in the market; he just goes on a rampage."
“Our group had a lot of copywriting interns, and they were really excited when they first received the design drafts for this new project.”
"Perhaps people who work in literature are more likely to have divergent thinking and connect with more things in the world."
"Anyway, I haven't noticed anything yet."
"They are even preparing to create a huge and comprehensive worldview."
"And then?" Yu Yue pressed.
"Then……"
Fang Qixiang silently shifted his gaze: "Then it was rejected by President Jiang. According to him and others, he doesn't like things that are flashy but impractical and distract players."
"This is the opposite of what mature games with a large player base are doing on the market."
Yu Yue, however, was quite easygoing and comforted Fang Qixiang.
"For us single-player game developers, this is the end of the road in China... That's my feeling. Although indie games are still supported by many people with nostalgia, I feel that they will become a niche market in the future."
"As for your doubts about President Jiang's veto, I think perhaps I can explain it."
"Looking at our history of game development, we can see that our games are just a point in time, through which we can observe social phenomena as a whole—well, that might sound a bit high-value, but that's exactly how it is."
Yu Yue truly lives up to his reputation as a veteran employee; his thinking has evolved thoroughly.
After he finished speaking, Fang Qixiang fell into deep thought.
"You just said that we never follow the successful experiences in the market, hahaha. Actually, I am the same. When we were developing 'The Way of the Corporate Slave,' my nightmares were that the game was not done well and that such a good company would go bankrupt because of me."
Fang Qixiang joined the company after "The Road of the Corporate Slave," and I really didn't expect there to be such a story.
The two chatted in the car and finally arrived at their destination.
Ren Chi from the Bai Ze Artificial Intelligence Lab was already waiting for them at the door.
Ren Chi admired Fang Qixiang from the bottom of his heart. When he was developing that breathing-linked VR technology, he never thought it could be used to go to jail... oops, I mean meditation.
Upon closer inspection, Yu Yue also arrived; he was also a great talent.
A sense of familiarity naturally developed between them.
Everyone here is a key figure who has made great contributions to President Jiang, and after a few polite words, we became familiar with each other.
Then we went into the laboratory.
It has a very Zhixing-style feel to it...
The so-called Zhixing style is a large office area, but there are very few people, the decoration is very beautiful, with flowers and plants, good ventilation and lighting, and excellent equipment.
"These were all changes made later, following the instructions from headquarters," Ren Chi said, still a little embarrassed.
He never imagined that the mandatory requirements attached to the investment would include the renovation.
Yu Yue and Fang Qixiang were somewhat dazed. Good heavens, if they remembered correctly, Zhixing Games had only been established for... half a year... and it could already be called the "headquarters".
A shocking cat head - Earl version.
"Old Fang, the game you developed, 'Out-of-Body Simulator,' has really put this technology in the spotlight. Recently, quite a few game companies have come to us asking for the right to use the patented technology."
"We've already bought them several times already."
"I never imagined that my prestigious artificial intelligence lab would make such a fortune from developing such a small VR plugin."
Fang Qixiang waved his hand modestly: "No, no, it's all thanks to Teacher Pigeon's help. Maybe we really will be able to play the horror games he described in the videos in the future."
"Let's have a team building activity together then."
Ren Chi's face stiffened slightly. Horror games—this is a topic that shouldn't be mentioned in class.
"This is our newly recruited AI architect. She's the one who mainly handled the requirements you raised this time," Ren Chi said, pulling himself out of his reverie and introducing the woman standing quietly beside him.
"Hello, let's skip the small talk and get straight to the point."
When it came to Gan Yake's turn, the work efficiency immediately improved, and she led a group of people directly to the computer.
“Based on your needs, we have created several AI language models with different types of ‘independent thinking’, and their pass rate in the Turing Test is quite good.”
"We can try it out first, then confirm which one we want more, and then we'll refine and upgrade it."
"Just type what you want to say in the input box."
Fang Qixiang sat down and, based on the game's background setting, came up with a line.
Player: I don't want to live like this anymore!
AI: Are you rebelling against me? I don't recommend this, but adults should be responsible for their choices. If you're sure you want to leave the current situation, you'd better consider what your sex life is like.
B AI: This kind of life is already very good. If you go back ten or twenty years, where would you find such superior living conditions? People should learn to be content.
There are several more categories to follow.
Fang Qixiang found it novel. After thinking for a moment, he deleted the text in the dialog box and re-entered a completely nonsensical sentence that had nothing to do with the game's background.
Player: Hahahaha, have you heard of the Death Barrier in the Spider Lily Fields at the End of the Century? This will be humanity's final future.
The AI's input cursor blinked for a long time before finally choosing to insult humans: "Crazy."
Gan Ya Ke coughed lightly and explained, "It still requires a certain level of technical expertise to conduct dialogues outside of a fixed context; current standards make it very difficult."
"However, subsequent development within a fixed framework can be largely carried out without obstacles."
The most crucial aspect of this technology is not the ubiquitous AI dialogue, but the virtual engine behind it.
It was precisely because the entire focus was placed on this virtual engine that the Bai Ze Artificial Intelligence Lab fell into such a predicament. Fortunately, at a critical moment, Jiang Chuan recognized its technological strength, which gave it a second spring.
I just never imagined that this virtual engine would end up being used for games; it was originally intended for home and commercial audio-visual series...
"I understand, but it's okay, there will be restrictions on the game later." Fang Qixiang nodded, indicating that he understood.
Hmm...maybe it would be better to do it like the online version of "The Way of the Corporate Slave," where players are forced to be unable to speak, thus revealing more information and stabilizing the gameplay framework.
"So, which type of language style do you prefer?" Ren Chi asked, adding.
Fang Qixiang and Yu Yue exchanged a glance. Encouraged by Yu Yue's gaze, Fang Qixiang felt an impulse surge within him and waved his hand, saying, "Do it all. We can even feed different AIs based on different comments on the internet."
This is quite a bold move.
Although President Jiang has always been very generous with funding for game development.
If we're talking about feeding AI, it's not as simple as just making more machines; the corresponding costs will also increase.
"However, let's wait until I discuss it with President Jiang before making a decision."
Now that things are settled here, I'll report back to President Jiang when I get back. If it doesn't work out, then forget it.
The main point is that, according to President Jiang's design, the more diverse the language styles, the better, making the worldview seem more realistic.
This is what Fang Qixiang thought.
President Jiang seems to value this game highly, personally overseeing its art style—though that's not entirely true, as he has participated in the art style design for every game he's worked on.
He himself cannot paint, but his aesthetic sense is exceptional.
This new project continues Yu Niannian's art style, but with slight modifications, shifting from a more mainstream "nihilistic" style to something more extreme...
At President Jiang's request, the character designs in the game were further enhanced with facial features.
Here's an explanation of what "stereotyping" means.
To put it bluntly, it's a stereotype in people's minds, like the idea that rich people should be tall, handsome, thin, and beautiful, while poor people should be fat and ugly.
If this were a typical game, it would definitely be criticized for using this art style.
But Zhixing doesn't follow the usual path; he makes a prison simulator that players can also enjoy.
The stereotypical portrayal will probably be hyped up to the skies.
So, once the overseas assignments have been completed and the AI experience is over, the assignments can be considered essentially finished.
The three or four people were supposed to have a meal together, but Gan Ya Ke declined. She continued working with great enthusiasm, seemingly more interested in socializing with humans than in other things.
So in the end, Yu Yue, Fang Qixiang, and Ren Chi went out together.
"We were discussing business inside, so I didn't have a chance to ask, but now I can't hold back anymore—Ren Chi, have you ever seen what President Jiang looks like?" Yu Yue finally found an opportunity to ask.
Ren Chi was puzzled, but obediently thought for a moment and answered briefly: "Two eyes, two ears, one nose, one mouth, and a height of about 1.8 meters."
These words are as good as nothing at all; it's truly a case of hearing your words being as good as hearing a lecture.
"Isn't there any detailed description of their appearance at all?"
Ren Chiwei showed a slight shock. Do employees in your core departments at headquarters have to fawn over the boss like this?
Haven't you met the boss before? President Jiang doesn't seem like the vain person he is. Are you trying to probe my impression of the big boss above me?
—No, I'm sorry, but... none of us have ever had the chance to see the Emperor's face.
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