Chapter 21 should at least make players feel like they can get it for free!
Lu Ming was stunned, with a puzzled expression.
"black?"
He shook his head seriously, his tone calm and firm.
"Qiliang, you think too simply. Look at the models of those games on the market that charge for free props. They are the real shady ones!"
Zhao Qiliang still has some ideas of his own.
"Boss Lu, when I was working on 'Legend of the Heroes', it was at least a serious Xianxia game, with flying swords, magic weapons, and spirit beasts. Players would only spend real money if they enjoyed it.
Your game, "Krypton Life Cultivation," charges by the breath, charging by the second. This isn't cultivation, it's cultivation of life! Players running to our company's door to curse us is already being polite!"
“That’s great!”
Lu Ming almost said what was in his heart.
He set up so many recharge modes, just to listen to players scold him.
"Besides, we'll also get those flying swords, magic weapons, and spirit beasts you mentioned! And we'll make them even better!"
Lu Ming opened the PPT, and the rough concept map he had drawn appeared on the screen.
A player in a flowing Taoist robe was riding on a golden flying sword, flying with the sword, looking extremely handsome!
But upon closer inspection, there were a few small words engraved on the hilt of the flying sword:
"Free trial for 30 seconds, automatically fall after the timeout!"
Development Team: “…”
"We want to let players experience the true freedom of cultivating immortals!"
Lu Ming said excitedly,
"Like those immortal cultivation games, where you buy a flying sword once and use it for life, there's no real sense of experience at all."
"But we are different! Flying swords are classified into different levels. The better the flying sword, the more spirit stones it deducts per minute."
The corners of Zhao Qiliang's mouth continued to twitch.
"Boss Lu, isn't this just a recharge routine?"
"And I feel like it's pretty much the same as the shared bikes we ride..."
"wrong!"
Lu Ming corrected it seriously.
"Shared bikes are capital exploitation, but we're cultivating immortality! Flying swords are a top luxury, how can we just let players use them for free?"
"If you want to fly well, you have to spend a lot of money!"
"Flying swords alone are not enough, we need a real magic weapon system!"
"These magic weapons must be made to look good! They must be dazzling!"
"Xiao Nuan, you must pay attention to this aspect. You can ask Qi Liang more about the game's art design. He has experience."
"Okay, Mr. Lu!"
Su Xiaonuan nodded seriously. After Lu Ming’s introduction, she felt that she had a lot of tasks!
"By the way, if the price of this magic weapon is too high, we can also launch a rental service!"
As he spoke, Lu Ming brought out his own thoughts.
"Look at the general rental concept I designed."
Nine Nether Soul Devouring Sword (Top Grade Magical Weapon)
Rental price: 100 Lingshi/minute, no refund if returned early!
If it is not returned for more than 1 hour, the "Karma Backlash" BUFF will be automatically triggered, and blood will be lost every second until death!
“???”
"We want to allow ordinary people to experience the power of this supreme magic weapon! But the prerequisite is that you have to be rich!"
"In addition to this, we will also open a spirit beast pet system!"
"Of course, if you don't have the money to feed the beast for a long time, the beast will even bite the player to death!
"This way, players will become strongly dependent on cultivation and won't be able to stop even if they want to!"
Zhao Qiliang: “…”
He couldn't help but start to tease Lu Ming in his heart.
"Don't you have any tasks that don't involve recharging?"
Zhao Qiliang couldn't help it anymore.
After listening to so much, he felt that in the densely packed PPT,
It’s just filled with two words: recharge!
Is this still the boss who only charges 1% fee for building the platform?
Are you looking for ways to recharge in the game?
Lu Ming looked at Zhao Qiliang with approval.
You understand me so well, you know that I have other elements!
"Of course, just spending money isn't enough. We need a truly spectacular event: a sect war!"
For a game, relying on recharges to play these methods is definitely not enough!
The purpose of the immortal cultivation game is to have fun!
What we want is to have a great time!
After a pause, Lu Ming looked at everyone and continued,
“Imagine a scene like this!”
"Several major sects confronted each other, the sky cracked, thunder and lightning intersected, thousands of cultivators soared into the sky, magic weapons flew, sword energy spread across the sky, it was like a battle between immortals and gods!"
"This is the true cultivation of immortality!"
Zhao Qiliang's scalp was numb.
"But, Mr. Lu, didn't you say our game is turn-based?"
Hearing Zhao Qiliang's question, the others also woke up instantly.
Yes, isn't yours a turn-based system?
You made such a big deal about it, I almost believed it!
"Yeah, ours is a turn-based game, but who says a turn-based game has to be about standing still and fighting?"
"You guys just have a fixed mindset!"
"Our turn-based system must be based on the action point system!"
"Each cultivator's actions are no longer based on a fixed sequence, but are now based on the consumption of 'action points'. Different skills, magic weapons, and even movements will consume action points!"
"Moreover, characters should be able to adjust their positions during combat, such as dodging powerful attacks or seizing high ground. Players can freely choose whether to attack, dodge, or charge for a powerful attack!"
"Also, the entire combat system needs to be revised. Combat needs to be more strategic! For example, thunder magic is more powerful in water, and standing on high ground increases the power of sword energy, but also makes you more vulnerable to lightning strikes!"
"This way, combat is no longer just about standing there and competing with stats, but about strategy, reaction, and coordination!"
Lu Ming said confidently,
"Players need to think about every battle instead of just focusing on the stats!"
"Of course, the most important thing is that any magic weapons or buildings damaged in battle need to be compensated and repaired, and that's done with spirit stones!"
"So, you must ensure the balance of this recharge system. This trading system must not collapse!"
“…”
In the conference room, all the development team members were silent.
Their expressions changed from shock at first to admiration.
It became helpless again.
Mr. Lu said so much, but he still can't leave out the word "recharge".
But there was a glimmer of light in Zhao Qiliang's eyes.
Putting aside the outrageous recharge behaviors mentioned by Mr. Lu,
This game... does seem to have a bit of playability...
In advance, the players are rich enough!
Zhao Qiliang opened his mouth slightly and stared at Lu Ming blankly.
"Then... Mr. Lu, besides top-up, can we add some channels for players to earn spirit stones themselves?"
Lu Ming raised his eyebrows when he heard this.
What Zhao Qiliang said makes sense.
I can't just kill the free players with one blow. After all, no matter where they are,
The number of free players is the largest.
After these people entered the game, they found that there were so many places to recharge.
By then, the gap will be so obvious,
Then the opportunity to be scolded will come.
Thinking of this, Lu Ming looked at Zhao Qiliang
"That makes sense. We can't just ask players to spend money, we have to give them some hope, at least make them feel like they can get something for free."
"Okay, you can figure out the specific gameplay yourself. Just keep track of the game's progress!"
Zhao Qiliang took a deep breath and completely straightened his mind.
"I understand, Mr. Lu!"
Anyway, I have given all the advice I need, cursed him in my heart, and signed the contract myself.
Even if the game fails and there is no profit sharing,
He gets quite a bit every month.
Let’s do it!
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