Chapter 171: This advertisement should be viewed sparingly
Star City, nine o'clock in the morning.
Wang Ran had already finished washing up and had breakfast.
Then he turned on the computer and slid down into his chair.
Wang Ran himself is a typical "social phobia + strategy control" type.
I don’t like playing dungeons or PVP. I have been playing games for more than ten years, and my favorite thing is exploring the various plots and endings of the game.
Unfortunately, in recent years, online games have become increasingly fast-paced, with more exciting moments and crude dialogues.
"Either you kill my entire family and I swear revenge, or I kill your entire family and you swear revenge."
The options are all of the kind:
1. I do
2. I'm very willing
[3. I am willing to die immediately]
Wang Ran couldn't play anymore.
Until that day, he saw the promotion of Whale Leap Game's new game.
"Honghuang: Who Owes Whom?" Honghuang is a world of martial arts, and who owes whom is never a trivial matter.
As soon as Wang Ran saw this sentence, his mind buzzed and he clicked on the appointment.
He felt like this game might, really, work.
soon,
On the homepage of the Deep Blue platform, the icon of "Honghuang: Who Owes Whom" lies quietly in the recommendation column.
In an imitation of an ancient scroll painting, a small cultivator holds a cup and stands at a banquet, with saints in attendance, each with a different expression.
The words reveal an oppressive feeling of "social chaos".
According to Whale Leap's description, this game was completed by combining the technical experience of many Whale Leap games.
Although the size is small, the numerical value and NPC intelligence are very advanced.
Not only does it have the perfect logical numerical planning of "More Than Sunny Days",
There is also the high degree of freedom drive of "Time Journey",
Players can even freely type to interact with NPCs instead of just clicking on options!
Most importantly, it’s free!
It's free, what else can I say? Wang Ran gave it a 5-star rating and then entered the game.
Not long after, the game was downloaded. Wang Ran immediately clicked on it and the interface loaded.
There is no unnecessary nonsense in the opening CG.
The background is the primitive era when chaos first emerged and all races emerged.
In the picture, a casual cultivator in hemp clothes stood beside the banquet of immortals and gods.
His eyes were evasive, he held a wine cup in his hand, a smile played on his lips, but his expression was full of worries.
Then, an ancient music piece slowly played:
[Above the heavens, the primordial desolation continues. A lone cultivator enters the game alone...]
[In the vastness of the wilderness, humans are like floating duckweed]
[You have no school or sect, no one cares about you, all you have is sincerity and passion.]
You must rely on etiquette, affection, cause and effect, and discernment to carve out a path.
[In the prehistoric world, it is a world of martial arts, and who owes whom is never a trivial matter.]
"Good, good copywriting."
Wang Ran rubbed his hands and felt it was quite interesting!
Log in with one click and select a character name.
He thought for a moment and typed: Wang Ran
Click confirm and the game interface slowly expands.
On the screen, a bronze bamboo slip slowly unfolded, accompanied by the clear sound of a bell, and four initial character options emerged:
——[Nameless Wandering Cultivator]: "Born in the mountains, I don't know the rules of etiquette. Without a sect or school, it's easier for me to hide my strengths."
——[Rich Merchant in the Underworld]: "He has wealth and connections. Although he lacks any magical skills, he knows people everywhere."
——[Abandoned Disciple of the Sect]: "An exiled person, carrying a hidden grudge. Although his beginnings were limited, he has a deep understanding of people."
——[Descendant of the Wild Monster] (Unlocked by watching an ad): "With a different bloodline and strange words and deeds, he was initially considered a potential threat."
Wang Ran's eyes lit up: "Hey, there are different identities?"
It's interesting. Wang Ran clicked on the Descendant of the Wilderness Monster and took a look.
[This role is "Alien Challenge File" and can only be used after watching the entire advertisement twice. ]
There is also a sentence below the character:
If you are not afraid of loneliness and misunderstanding, welcome to challenge the most difficult social interaction.
"Your suggestion is indeed provocative..."
Wang Ran hesitated for a moment, but finally clicked on [Unknown Cultivator].
The reason is simple: it's officially recommended, suitable for beginners, and...
When it comes to social games, you have to start from the grassroots level.
At the beginning of the scene, there is a minimalist cutscene.
In the desolate mountains and wilderness, an unknown monk in linen clothes was sitting by the stream, cooking porridge.
There were only a few shriveled fruits left in the backpack, and his eyes were blank.
There was a line of words floating above:
[You are a wandering cultivator without any sect or school, and by chance you stepped into the prehistoric world...]
The animation is very short, just a few seconds. As soon as the screen changes, the tutorial for beginners begins.
Then, the system pops up a prompt:
[Novice Trial: Shennong, a fellow human, is hosting a banquet for all the people. You are among them. Will you join the "Shennong Tea Party" and break into the immortal cultivation circle?]
Wang Ran raised his eyebrows: "Socializing has already begun."
Okay, no more hassles.
The screen switches to the main interface.
In the upper left corner of the screen is the "Emotion Monitor" - which displays the emotional state of each NPC in your current situation in red, yellow and green.
On the upper right is the "favor account book" - it clearly shows who you have dealt with, who you owe, and who owes you.
At the bottom are three buttons:
【Gift】
【Speech】
【interactive】
Wang Ran adjusted his sitting posture, holding the mouse and staring at the screen.
The game screen has slowly unfolded.
Click on "Shennong Tea Party".
The interface changed, and the scene instantly transformed into an ancient and charming mountain tea garden.
The mountain breeze was blowing gently, the cranes were flying leisurely, and several monks in immortal robes were sitting around a stone table, drinking tea and discussing Taoism.
There was an unknown deeper meaning behind the cheerful conversation.
And the protagonist, Wang Ran——
Wearing linen clothes and straw sandals, holding a small jar of dried wild fruits, he stood on the sidelines, looking like a courier who had sneaked into the board of directors.
Those who sat at the same table were Zhen Yuanzi, Hou Tu, Jiu Feng, and an unknown young man from the dragon clan. They all looked confident and had a strong aura.
The system pops up a prompt:
【Please select the speaking method:】
[1. Offer a cup of tea and ask for advice from Zhen Yuanzi]
[2. Take the initiative to greet and compliment Hou Tu]
3. Remain silent and concentrate on drinking tea.
[4. Turning to Jiufeng to ask for Taoism]
Wang Ran ruled out option 3 at a glance.
He understood that the fate of remaining silent in such situations was basically the same as being a “marginal person”.
If you want to leave an impression, you must take the first step.
He chose 1.
The screen turned, and the character stood up and raised his glass to Zhen Yuanzi:
"I have long admired the title of 'Ancestor of Earthly Immortals'. Meeting you today is a truly great honor."
“I wonder if what the Immortal said, ‘Where the earth’s veins converge, spiritual roots naturally grow,’ is truly true. I would like to offer you a cup of spiritual tea and listen to your teachings.”
Zhen Yuanzi was holding a cup with his head down. When he heard this, his expression froze slightly and he looked at him with some surprise.
It was very surprising that a young cultivator without any sect or school could accurately explain the principles of his own technique.
The next second, the green light of the "emotion monitor" in the upper left corner flashed twice!
Wang Ran's eyes lit up.
"Okay, if I can increase your favorability, there will be a play."
"It seems that we still need to use technical terms and professional rhetoric!"
The system prompts follow:
You've piqued Zhen Yuanzi's interest, and he's taken the initiative to remember your name.
[Current: Zhen Yuanzi's evaluation of you is "well-mannered and knowledgeable about geography"]
[You have obtained special interaction rights: ask for advice once (only today)]
Wang Ran was immediately excited, clicked on the "Ask for Advice" option, and decisively chose:
Ask Zhen Yuanzi about the "primordial terrain and distribution of spiritual veins"
Zhen Yuanzi nodded lightly and actually started to speak!
Wang Ran also knew that with so many people present, why would Zhen Yuanzi be willing to pay attention to him?
It’s not because he has a great background, but because you speak in a way that is professional and pleasant to the ear!
Anyway, just ask what the other person is interested in.
Just make people happy!
As Wang Ran listened and nodded, and handed over a portion of "wild mountain mushrooms" that he had prepared long ago as a gift,
Although Zhen Yuanzi is not bad in any way,
But you have to send it too!
Moreover, this wild mountain mushroom is the best thing I can come up with at this stage!
Giving gifts is a personal favor.
The system refreshes again:
"Your Majesty is a mortal on earth, but I, a junior, have occasionally found some magical fruit from the wilds. Although it is insignificant, I would like to present it to you as a token of my gratitude."
Zhen Yuanzi sighs: A simple young man who knows etiquette and values righteousness.
Who could have thought that a Wumen casual cultivator who was squatting in a corner eating dried fruit at the beginning of the game,
He actually raised Zhen Yuanzi's favorability to the highest level among all those present by actively asking for advice and catering to his preferences!
Soon, at this time, the game's high degree of freedom of dialogue mechanism was also reflected.
Players can not only freely select dialog boxes, but also add their own matching text for output!
That's exactly what this game is about!
It is also the Honghuang vocabulary library created by Dark Box Studio specifically for "Who Owes Whom" based on the two-dimensional vocabulary library in "Out of Control Accompaniment"!
However, there will be no ratings here, but the NPC will give a direct response!
Very novel experience!
Wang Ran was also a little excited!
Then, he tentatively threw out a sentence to Jiufeng:
"The voice of the Phoenix Clan can move heaven and earth. I heard that the real person once repelled a barbarian god with a roar, but I don't know if it's true or not."
Jiufeng glanced at him lightly, a smile in her eyes, but she said nothing. Her emotions remained unchanged.
Wang Ran's heart skipped a beat and he felt a little nervous.
At this moment, it was Hou Tu's turn to speak.
Hou Tu glanced at you, then suddenly put down her teacup and said softly:
You just mentioned the Phoenix Clan, but you didn't realize that the Barbarian God and I have a long history. How can you joke about such a relationship?
Wang Ran's eyelids twitched.
Are Hou Tu and Man Shen family members?
Didn’t I just irritate Hou Tu?
The next second, the "emotion monitor" in the upper left corner flashed red!
The system also pops up a warning:
You have triggered a "negative emotional boundary" in this situation. If you continue to offend, you may be expelled from the tea party.
Wang Ran was confused.
"No, I was just praising Jiufeng..."
He quickly opened the [Favor Account Book], and sure enough, Hou Tu's favorability plummeted to the bottom.
At this time, a small prompt box pops up on the right side of the screen:
[Current: Hou Tu's mood is critically negative]
[Do you want to use the "Apologize" option once: watch an ad to try to repair the relationship]
[Number of times remaining today: 5]
Wang Ran hesitated for a moment and nodded "yes".
Isn't it just watching ads? This is normal for someone who often plays games.
Soon, the 30-second advertising time passed.
After the ad ends, the system prompts:
[Hou Tu's mood has returned to "peace", you have a chance to speak again]
He immediately clicked on "Apology Statement":
"Please forgive me, Master. My words were inappropriate. I would like to offer you a cup of spiritual tea as a token of my regret."
Hou Tu nodded lightly, and the system determined that her "emotional state was stable."
good!
nice!
My favorite thing is the ads!
Wang Ran let out a long sigh: "Huh...it really is a social simulation."
But not long after, he stepped on another landmine.
This time, when he tried to toast the unknown young dragon,
He actually chose the wrong wine - he gave the "Qingwen Yangniang" that was supposed to be left for Fuxi to this person.
As a result, the dragon youth's face changed on the spot:
[“This wine comes from the throne of the Human Emperor, why are you giving it to me?”]
Emotions exploded again!
Wang Ran suddenly felt a headache and the veins on his forehead twitched.
"I'm afraid I'll be kicked out this time..."
The system pops up again:
[Whether to use the second "Apologize" option]
[Number of times remaining today: 4]
[Duration of this advertisement: 60 seconds]
Wang Ran gritted his teeth and clicked "Look".
Wait another minute!
After watching the advertisement, the dragon clan's favorable impression indeed returned to "peace".
He breathed a sigh of relief and continued with the social process.
In the following interactions, he was more cautious:
——Don’t interrupt or interrupt
- Keep smiling, but don't force small talk
——When listening, keep your eyes focused and don’t wander
——Don’t take sides with anyone, don’t respond casually
——Pay special attention to one thing: never talk too much!
After just one tea party, I had already seen his advertisement 3 times!
It’s so difficult for ordinary people to socialize!
And that ad... it gets longer and longer...
This needs to be used sparingly!
PS: It's been a while since I've asked for good reviews, so I'm begging for some! Thank you so much! Thank you all for your support! Also, if you have any interesting ideas or suggestions, feel free to leave a comment or @ me in the discussion section at the end of this chapter. I can also imitate... well, refer to it, and learn from it.
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