Logically speaking, a few thousand yuan shouldn't be a difficult thing for either Li Zhi or Ma Shangfeng, as long as they ask their families for it.
However, both of these guys are proud and arrogant, and they would never ask their families for more money unless there are special circumstances.
This is also what Su Wu admired most about them, which is very rare among young people.
When Ma Shangfeng was a freshman, he didn't stand out much, only selling apples for Christmas or something. But as time went on, his business grew bigger and bigger.
He used his tuition money to rent a house off-campus and then sublet the rooms, which shocked all his roommates.
Upon hearing Su Wu's suggestion, he was the first to show interest.
"Third brother, I heard that you can become a game leveler in online games, is it really that lucrative?"
Su Wu rolled his eyes upon hearing this.
Game boosting can indeed make money, but it's hard-earned money.
Of course, if there are cheat programs that allow you to leave the game running, that's a different story.
The real money-making opportunities in Legend of Mir are still from selling equipment and in-game currency, and even selling cheats could be very profitable in the future.
Anyway, online games are just starting out in China, and there aren't any regulations about cheating software yet.
Su Wu, believing that nothing was wrong since he hadn't said anything, decided to lead his companions to make a quick buck.
Of course, he wouldn't develop cheats that severely impact game balance, as that would cut off the game's lifeline and his own source of income.
With a sigh in his heart, Su Wu replied with a smile.
"Power leveling can be very profitable, but reselling game equipment and in-game currency is even more lucrative..."
"Legend of Mir is a game primarily focused on PvP combat; the main focus is fighting in the game, so it consumes a lot of equipment and in-game currency, creating a large market..."
"After the game goes into open beta, a massive influx of players will arrive, and naturally, wealthy players will be hard to find. These are our target customers."
"Level boosting, game equipment, game currency, and other services are all available to us."
Su Wu spoke eloquently, leaving his three companions dumbfounded.
Is this still the third roommate they know?
Is this still the same shepherd who only knew how to bury himself in his studies every day?
Li Zhi brushed his long hair aside and asked suspiciously, "Third brother, when did you start researching games? You're not just making this up, are you?"
“I think the third brother makes a good point. My eldest cousin’s fourth aunt’s second son also said that the Legend will definitely become a classic, and it may even have more than a million online players!”
Ma Shangfeng analyzed from the side and agreed with Su Wu's words.
"One million?" Li Zhi exclaimed in disbelief.
Su Wu nodded and smiled, "It will only be more, not less. Just imagine, if we have 10,000 customers, and we earn 10 yuan from each of them, that's 100,000!"
He admitted that he had only given a very conservative, even pitiful, number.
As a result, the mouths of the three people were wide open and could not be closed at all.
The three of them couldn't even imagine what 100,000 meant.
In any case, they are just a few contemporary college students, and 100,000 is too far out of reach for them.
Miao Renfeng, who had been silent, swallowed hard, making a gulping sound.
"100,000 yuan? In our county, that could buy two apartment buildings. Is it really that profitable?"
Upon hearing this, Ma Shangfeng couldn't help but retort, "It's not that simple. I've played it, and the drop rate for in-game currency is simply outrageous; it's a struggle to even develop your own currency."
He paused, then sighed and said, "With just the four of us, even if we worked ourselves to death, we wouldn't earn much game currency. As for equipment, it's all about luck. The idea is good, but it's just too difficult..."
Ma Shangfeng certainly had a businessman's eye; he immediately saw the crux of the problem.
His words were not intended to attack Miao Renfeng, nor were they meant to undermine Su Wu; they were simply the facts.
For most people, it would be good enough if creating an account could provide them with enough food and clothing for a long time.
The process of exploring a new game is quite different from a few years ago; everything requires trial and error.
But Su Wu was different; he knew the game's progression and some strategies, which were enough for them to use.
Moreover, the key lies in the cheat software.
Upon hearing this, Li Zhi, who had just perked up, couldn't help but sigh and say, "Yeah, even if we recruit a few people, how much can we earn? It's unreliable."
Su Wu looked at the three of them and couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.
This is the limitation of one's perspective.
If you weren't there, who would even think of cheat codes these days?
He laughed and said, "You guys are all computer science students, don't you know how to use your strengths?"
What are your strengths?
The three of them asked the question in unison.
Seeing their puzzled looks, Su Wu reached for the Ashima that Li Zhi had offered.
"Programming, like programs that automate tasks or run multiple instances on one machine, wouldn't that solve human problems?"
"Even if we leave the game running 24/7, surely we can still get equipment and in-game currency? At the very least, we can use a power-leveling service, right?"
Hearing him utter those outrageous words again, the three men's eyes and jaws nearly dropped to the ground.
This idea is so imaginative and brilliant!
But how can this idea be realized?
Their second-year courses haven't even started yet; programming is just a concept to them.
Miao Renfeng, who had already begun teaching herself programming, was shocked and astonished upon hearing this.
He scratched his head and said, "What the third brother said makes sense, but wouldn't making such a program require the source code of the game? Otherwise, how would we do it?"
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