Chapter 412: When a Whale Falls, All Things Come to Life
Lu Ming clenched his fists.
“Good fellow…”
"Old Yao, you really did a great thing for me."
"That's great! Your current project! I fully support it!"
Lu Ming looked at Yao Wenqing,
This is the first time I feel that Lao Yao is so cute!
I immediately had no opinion on the "Mountain Patrol" project.
"Old Yao, your project will be immediately upgraded to the Whale Leap Strategic Technology R&D Program!"
“Funds first! Personnel first! Support first!”
"Make me a list, and everyone who watches whales must support it unconditionally!"
"You'll be in charge of the experimental phase. I won't interfere. But if you need me to connect you with resources, just ask!"
Yao Wenqing was stunned by Lu Ming's sudden and high-profile reaction.
"Boss Lu, this is too... exciting! Although our product has made some progress, it's still some time away from mass production!"
"I know the time it takes!"
"And don't compromise on quality just because you're pressed for time! We don't need this little time right now!!"
"As long as you are here, this thing is not a dream."
Lu Ming's tone was firmer than ever.
"Didn't you say it? Now we just lack verification, supporting facilities, and engineering... These can all be solved! If people and money can solve it, then it's not a problem."
"You must do a good job on this project."
"I can invest all of Whale Leap's current funds and profits, except for what's needed to ensure normal operations, into this project!"
Yao Wenqing was a little shocked and couldn't help scratching his head:
"Mr. Lu, are you sure you want to bet so much? Our thing... is still in the laboratory stage."
"It's precisely because it's still in the laboratory stage that it needs to be elevated to a strategic project!"
Lu Ming gritted his teeth, his eyes full of determination.
"Old Yao, think about giants like Tencent. They didn't survive to this day by just one or two games! They rely on industry-level barriers."
"We at Whale Leap can win temporarily by making games and competing with creativity, but if we want to surpass them, we must create industry barriers."
"And what you are creating now is a barrier!"
Yao Wenqing opened his mouth and his breathing became noticeably faster.
He knew that this thing was indeed a technological breakthrough and revolution,
But in terms of direction, he still didn't think as far as Mr. Lu thought.
He has always been gentle and low-key in his technology.
But at this moment, listening to Lu Ming's words, an indescribable warmth surged in his chest.
After saying that, Lu Ming breathed a sigh of relief, then suddenly stopped, as if he had thought of something, and turned back to stare at Yao Wenqing:
"But, Old Yao...this device of yours should have a name, right?"
"You can't keep calling this a virtual gaming cabin!"
Yao Wenqing nodded, then looked at Lu Ming.
"Yes, Mr. Lu, but I don't have a good idea yet. For this, you should do it..."
Lu Ming then narrowed his eyes and spoke slowly:
"A name..."
He pondered in his mind.
This is the real core of Whale Leap.
This is the key to the future.
This is a great attempt that will shock the entire industry.
"I've made up my mind, so I'll call..."
"Whale fall."
Yao Wenqing was stunned: "Whale fall?"
Cheng Qing was confused: "Isn't this... a biological concept?"
"Boss Lu, this doesn't have a good implication!"
Lu Ming shook his head and said in a low voice:
"Won't!"
"After a whale dies, it sinks to the deep sea, where its body slowly decomposes and becomes the starting point for the entire deep-sea ecosystem."
"When a whale falls, all things come to life."
“It is not the end, it is the beginning of another world.”
"Isn't it the same with our game cabin?"
“When players sink into it, they don’t fall into slumber, but are reborn in another world.”
"It's not just the name of a device, it's a symbol."
“We can create all kinds of experiences around whale falls!”
Yao Wenqing's throat choked.
"It's a good name."
“The meaning is also very good!”
A word that originally meant the end of life has been given the tremendous power to create an era through Mr. Lu's reinterpretation.
Yao Wenqing couldn't help but ask:
"Boss Lu, then... aren't you afraid that we won't be able to make this thing in the end?"
Lu Ming looked up and looked at him seriously.
"Afraid."
"But is fear of any use?"
"You said, if you do something seriously, you will either succeed or grow."
"I believe you can succeed."
The words were spoken softly, but Yao Wenqing's heart was pounding when he heard them.
But in Lu Ming's opinion, he was truly full of confidence.
This is an industry talent recognized by the system.
If it really doesn't work,
When his emotional value accumulates to 100,000, he will have another burst of inspiration!
opposite.
Yao Wenqing looked at Lu Ming and his throat started to boil.
He rarely showed his emotions like this, but at this moment he nodded solemnly.
"Mr. Lu, I will treat this project... as the most important thing in my life."
"I didn't just want to do 'Whale Fall.'"
He paused, his eyes more determined than ever before:
"I also want to make the first game that truly belongs to 'Whale Fall'."
"After all, if there is only hardware but no content, the player experience will be greatly reduced."
"However, if there is supporting content, the player experience will be more thorough!"
Lu Ming was stunned for a moment, then his eyes lit up:
"Any ideas?"
Yao Wenqing nodded: "I have some ideas, but they are just prototypes at the moment."
"Mr. Lu, based on our previous experience with the Starship, it would not be enough if we only launched the equipment."
"Gamers aren't engineers. They don't want to hear us talk about touch simulation and neurofeedback."
“They need something they can feel in person.”
"So we had to make a game that could truly embody the immersive feeling of whale fall, beyond just gaming devices."
Lu Ming immediately agreed.
"You're right!"
"If we want players to truly believe in Whale Fall, we must let them be deeply shocked the first time they experience it!"
"Well... you're not planning to get 'Mountain Patrol' into the Whale Falls, are you?"
Yao Wenqing was speechless for a while.
"No, Mr. Lu..."
"I'd like to, but 'Mountain Patrol' is too big a project!"
"I've done a brief analysis and I think we're not suited to working directly on Souls-style, FPS, or Battle Royale-style projects right now."
"These games, while highly immersive, have very long development cycles and involve a lot of complex feedback."
"For example, the recoil during gunfights and the subtle collisions during blocking, players are prone to device feedback delays during high-intensity operations."
“If we want to solve these problems, plus the development cycle of Whale Fall, it may take several years!”
"Also, at this stage, the precision of our hardware feedback isn't yet enough to achieve the precise interaction of shooting."
"Simply put, bullet trajectories and complex physical feedback are not easy to realize in the short term."
"Making these big games will seriously slow down our development pace!"
Lu Ming nodded to show his understanding.
"you're right."
"Hardware is still in its early stages, and we can't achieve everything overnight."
"So what type of project do you think would be suitable for Whale Fall's launch?"
Yao Wenqing thought for a moment, then slowly spoke:
“We should make a simple game that is immersive enough.”
“The graphics can be simple, the Logitech can be simple, but the touch, pressure, and feedback of the whale fall must be maximized!”
“Only in this way can players immediately understand the charm of Whale Fall as soon as they start playing.”
Lu Ming nodded as he listened.
Lao Yao’s idea is right!
A "hardware verification game" does not need to be complicated, as long as it can provide the core experience!
"Then I have an idea! An action game!"
"We can make an action game that's more boxing-oriented and has a strong sense of rhythm."
"But there's no need for special effects, ultimate moves, mid-air combos, or fancy time backgrounds. Everything should be based on authenticity!"
"Just punch hard and bring back the original pleasure, or you can add physical feedback from the surrounding environment!"
"This way, development is also simple, and it's very suitable as our first game at Whalefall!"
"What do you think?"
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