Chapter 9: Repay
It’s so fucking abstract!
Shen Miaomiao exclaimed in her heart that this was outrageous.
If the previous Cat Rio seemed like a bunch of rubbish at first glance, then Gu Sheng’s new project is based on the defense.
After all, Catriona is a derivative work of Mario. Regardless of the quality of the game, at least at first glance you can tell what kind of game it is, what the basic gameplay is, and what the purpose of the game is.
But this new project!
Shen Miaomiao couldn't even imagine what kind of game this was based on Gu Sheng's description!
The naughty kid is acting crazy and the old father is trying his best to stop him?
Where's the fun in this?
Shen Miaomiao couldn't figure it out and was even a little worried about Gu Sheng's mental state.
but!
There is no doubt that such a baffling game has no sales highlights at all.
The track that Gu Sheng chose was unpopular in itself, and coupled with this weird gameplay setting, it was hard not to lose money.
Thinking of this, Shen Miaomiao couldn't help but feel happy.
Forget it, no matter what kind of game it is, the more outrageous it is, the better it is for her!
This time, we must make up for the rebate that Mao Leo didn’t earn!
Pay it back vigorously!
So, he nodded:
"Very good, I like this idea (even though I don't understand it either),"
"Then Director Gu, please start the project. If you have any requirements, please feel free to ask, especially regarding investment. The company will fully support and will definitely satisfy them!"
Good boss!
Hearing this, Gu Sheng secretly gave a thumbs up in his heart.
It is not difficult to tell from little Nezha's expression that she has no understanding of this game at all. She looks confused and bewildered.
but!
Little Nezha still chose to believe in himself, just like he believed in the teacher's answers in math class. No matter whether he understood it or not, he just nodded and said yes, yes, yes.
With a boss like this, what else could I ask for in life!
Gu Sheng secretly swore in his heart that he must run the company in an orderly manner, so as not to let down little Nezha's trust!
Thinking of this, Gu Sheng nodded:
"Thank you for your trust, boss. Now that we've come to this, I do have a small request."
"It doesn't matter. If you say so, the company that can do it will definitely support it."
Shen Miaomiao nodded, signaling Gu Sheng to go ahead and talk.
Gu Sheng grinned, seeming a little embarrassed:
"That's right. Because this project is much larger than Cat Rio, I think we can expand the team size appropriately."
"A complete game team, except for the producer, which is me,"
“We also need a lead programmer responsible for engine development and program operation and maintenance, and a lead artist responsible for scene UI and character modeling. Because some subsequent works may involve commercial secrets, it is not appropriate to outsource all projects.”
In fact, he forgot to mention a main strategy here.
The chief planner is usually responsible for gameplay planning, level design, plot logic structure, etc.
However, due to the existence of the system, the game he exchanged was almost a semi-finished product, which included the core gameplay and plot design, so Gu Sheng also took on the role of chief planner, which was a disguised way of saving money for the company, while also ensuring the authenticity of the game to the greatest extent.
After all, if Gu Sheng holds the dual positions of producer and chief planner, it means that the core structure of the game is in his hands, and he is the true giver of the soul of the game.
After listening to Gu Sheng's suggestion, Shen Miaomiao nodded repeatedly.
Good! Great!
Our chief director has grown up and knows how to spend money on the company!
Immediately waved her hand!
"Director Gu's suggestion is very good! Like this!"
As she spoke, Shen Miaomiao turned to Chu Qingzhou:
"Secretary Chu, immediately recruit according to the requirements of the care director. We need candidates with sufficient experience and strong abilities. Salary and benefits are not a problem . The higher the better!"
You must know!
According to system regulations, the salary of the manager, as the investment executor, is not involved in the determination of the investment amount. However, any personnel investment other than the manager will be regarded as an investment!
In other words, the more people under Gu Sheng who are involved in game production, the more expensive they are!
The larger the investment amount!
The more difficult it is to recover the principal!
The more rebates you get!
Of course, hiring personnel must follow certain market prices. You can't hire a dog and pay him a million dollars a year, that would be considered cheating.
Therefore, Shen Miaomiao instructed Chu Qingzhou to recruit as many talented people as possible to increase capital investment.
However, before Chu Qingzhou could agree, Gu Sheng interrupted him:
"Uh... I mean... maybe we don't have to go to so much trouble?"
After these words came out, Shen Miaomiao and Chu Qingzhou were both stunned.
"What do you mean?" Shen Miaomiao shrugged, not understanding why Gu Sheng said that.
Gu Sheng smiled.
"I mean, rather than hiring those so-called experienced industry elites who have changed jobs many times,"
"Why don't we cultivate a team that belongs to the company?"
Direct lineage team?
The two people sitting across the conference table looked at each other.
Chu Qingzhou asked: "Director Gu means recruiting new people?"
"right,"
Gu Sheng nodded:
"I would rather lead a new team than those so-called 'industry elites'."
Gu Sheng's consideration can be said to be very thoughtful.
What is this place?
Parallel world.
To be more specific, it is a parallel world where game creativity is scarce and game genres are rigid.
Gaming is an art form full of creativity.
The so-called "elites" in this world are nothing more than a group of mechanical laborers who cannot break free from the shackles of fixed thinking.
After seeing the success of CrossFire, they concluded that shooting games can only place the crosshairs in the middle of the screen, fix the health bar at 100, and focus on defusing bombs.
After seeing the success of "Forza Motorsport", they concluded that driving games can only be about racing, the selected vehicles must be cool, and all kinds of modifications must be in place to pursue the ultimate in performance.
Little did they know!
The shooting of guns can also simulate machine aiming, breathing and blood recovery can also speed up the pace of the game, and the goal of the game does not necessarily have to be to stare at the bomb that has been defused ten thousand times.
Driving games do not necessarily require racing. The selected vehicle can also be a heavy truck. The scenery that is ignored during the racing can also allow players to experience relaxation and pleasure.
Gu Sheng will launch many, many games in the future.
He hopes that his game production team can open their minds and try their best to understand the attributes of games as the ninth art, rather than always limiting their focus to "whether this game can make money", "whether this game is mainstream", and "whether this game has a market".
Games are boring. After all, they are essentially made up of 0s and 1s, a series of tasteless codes.
At the same time, the game is also wonderful, because in the countless combinations of 0 and 1, there is the sunset scenery of the Alps, the grandeur of Norse mythology, the passion of heroes saving the world, and the human reflection on revealing the truth through the fog.
This is the game that Gu Sheng loves.
"So I applied to the company to try out two of my friends who, like me, still had a passion for creativity in the gaming industry."
