Chapter 474 Production Line


    In the evening, the Nitian Game Conference Room.


    "This is an idea for a new game, take a look.


    "Gu Fan, please stop talking! You are no longer in charge of the game department, so don''t comment on the specific design of the game. Let our new producer speak."


    Lilith stared at Gu Fan warily.


    Gu Fan was a little embarrassed, but he still nodded: "Of course, Mr. Li, I will not do anything if I am not in my position. I have always clearly defined my work rights."


    Lilith nodded: "You''d better be!"


    Gu Fan secretly smiled in his heart. It was obvious that Lilith was wary of him now, but she had to use it.


    In fact, if Lilith was more stubborn, she could also choose to simply ask Gu Fan not to participate in any aspect of the game development, not even to discuss the design plan.


    But Lilith also hoped that Gu Fan could produce some physical products to complement the game.


    After all, the products developed since Gu Fan took over the physical department are indeed good, which makes Lilith quite satisfied.


    Although these physical products have all overturned later, it is not a problem with the product itself, but because the game overturned and the physical products overturned, which is some kind of chain reaction.


    So in terms of physical products, Lilith wanted to give Gu Fan some more opportunities to observe.


    Of course, Lilith also vaguely expected Gu Fan to give some good opinions. After her "wise" selection, perhaps these opinions could still be useful.


    So this rather awkward situation occurred.


    Let Gu Fan attend this meeting to observe, but he cannot express any opinions first and let others speak first.


    After lowering the weight of Gu Fan''s speech, Lilith felt that she was capable again.


    Gu Fan, Zhou Yang, Wei Chengjie, and Su Tong began to check out Lilith''s new idea.


    At this time, Zhou Yang and Wei Chengjie had also rushed back from other places. They still had to lead the outsourcing team to cooperate in the development of new games, and of course they also had to participate in the design of new games.


    But obviously, the protagonist of this speech must be Su Tong.


    But while everyone was looking at the ideas, Lilith was also frowning slightly, lost in thought.


    If...what if...


    What if Su Tong is also a mole?


    Try to find a way to choose a new person to take over as producer?


    But…


    If this is really the case, is there anyone in the entire Nitian who can truly be trusted?


    How about finding a producer from outside? Or simply transfer Qin Fengliang over?


    It always feels like it’s not very reliable…


    Lilith doesn''t really want to find a new producer from outside, let alone a major reshuffle, because that will seriously slow down the development progress of the game. If the game is delayed and cannot be launched, won''t the negative emotions earned in the early stage also be delayed? ?


    Amidst such oscillations, Lilith still couldn''t help but wish to make do by being a paper framer first.


    Gu Fan was quite relaxed at first, but when he saw this idea, he felt a chill down his back for no reason.


    What''s going on?


    Is Mr. Li looking for me?


    A leader, a bureaucrat, isn''t this just hinting at a situation that goes against heaven?


    Isn''t this just the standard insider gameplay? It''s just a true performance.


    But soon, Gu Fan adjusted his mentality again.


    Not a big problem.


    So what if I click on it? Li always suspects that I am not doing it for a day or two. Is there anything she can do? There is no law.


    Let''s see what Su Tong said.


    Soon, everyone had finished reading the ideas provided by Lilith.


    To put it simply, it is to develop a two-player business simulation game, where one player plays the role of the leader and the other player plays the role of the bureaucrat.


    The game goals of both sides seem to be the same, but in fact there are certain differences.


    "In short, we must first determine the specific background of this game. After determining the background, we can finalize the details of the management system."


    Lilith looked at Su Tong expectantly.


    Although they are both business simulation or strategy games, if different backgrounds are used, the resulting games will be very different.


    Is it an ancient background? Modern setting or futuristic sci-fi setting?


    Is it business or strategy?


    How much proportion should each system in the game account for?


    A great idea is important, of course, but so are the details.


    Su Tong looked at Gu Fan.


    Gu Fan coughed twice: "Look what I do, you are the producer now.


    "Just follow Mr. Li''s ideas and design carefully. I am now the person in charge of physical products, and I have to cooperate with you."


    Lilith quickly added: "Yes, during the design process, we must focus on how to stimulate players'' anger and bring out the essence of the two-player game!


    "If the two players are not angry enough to compete offline, then this design is substandard!"


    Zhou Yang and Wei Chengjie looked at each other, good guys, Mr. Li doesn''t pretend anymore, right? The two players were so angry that they went to an offline PK?


    If such big news really comes out, I''m afraid there won''t be any need to promote the game or buy trending searches.


    Su Tong thought carefully and said, "Mr. Li, what do you think of a production line-like management game?" Lilith was stunned for a moment: "Huh? A production line-like management game? What kind of production line is it specifically?


    “In other words, it’s a science fiction background, right?


    "Why do you prefer this background?"


    Su Tong explained: “Because I think this game mode pays more attention to details and can better create conflicts.


    "Isn''t this more in line with your needs, Mr. Li?


    “For example, let’s say a player playing the role of a bureaucrat secretly throws another part into the production line.


    "Then the other player has to go through the entire production line from scratch. Just thinking about it makes me feel like I''m about to break the defense."


    Lilith couldn''t help but her eyes lit up: "Huh?


    "Great! What a great idea! This fits perfectly with the original idea!"


    There are many types of business simulation games.


    For example, some game players only need to make specific decisions. Even if they place buildings, they only need to place them in specific locations, without such a high degree of freedom.


    "The Forsaken City" is this type.


    However, there are also some simulation business games that have a high degree of freedom, and players can even manually adjust the details of certain buildings.


    Production line games are the most frantic among them.


    To put it simply, the game has a very complex technology tree.


    From raw material extraction, to parts production, to machine manufacturing, and finally to large warehouses and other purpose-built buildings...


    The entire technology tree is extremely complex. A top-level technology building may require as many as a dozen production links.


    If you want to mass-produce these technological buildings, players need to start the production line from scratch.


    For example, first build a mining machine to mine, and then use a conveyor belt to deliver the minerals to the smelting furnace;


    Smelting furnaces smelt minerals into plates, which are then sent to manufacturing machines via conveyor belts, which create specific parts;


    The conveyor belt then sends the primary parts produced by various minerals to high-level manufacturing machines to manufacture more complex parts. The more complex parts are then used to manufacture the resources of Pantech, and then the resources of Pantech are used to develop higher-level technologies. …


    This cycle continues.


    In this process, each resource line requires extremely precise planning and extremely complex calculations.


    The ultimate goal of the player is to realize the automated production of all parts, continuously collect all resources on the map, and finally build a highly automated technological city.


    "Automation" is the greatest charm of this game.


    Originally, this kind of game was actually more advanced, with both positive and negative emotions. Overall, there were more positive emotions.


    After all, this kind of game naturally has a threshold, and the players who are selected to stay can better appreciate the fun of planning and management.


    Establish a fully automated production line and build a magnificent automated city.


    When the entire system runs exquisitely, players will gain great happiness.


    But if a mole is added to this link, the whole game suddenly becomes cruel.


    Because any wrong part may directly paralyze the entire production line.


    If players want to find out exactly what went wrong, they have to go through the entire production line.


    What''s more, another player can deceive others, conceal specific data, or distort the execution of policies...


    In the end, it''s hard to say whether the two players will really be able to fight.


    Lilith stood up and walked around twice excitedly. Obviously, she was very excited about this new idea proposed by Su Tong.


    This is a perfect fit with the original idea!


    But she soon calmed down again.


    Although this game sounds like it can create a lot of negative emotions, it''s not enough. What if it scares away all the players? Also think about disguise as much as possible.


    Moreover, there is the lifelong enemy bug.


    Lilith tried hard to think about where the bug might appear this time, but in the end she was defeated, completely unimaginable.


    But no matter what, we still can’t take it lightly.


    “Okay, that’s a good idea, but what specific background should I use?


    "Even if it''s science fiction, there are many different backgrounds."


    Su Tong thought for a while: "Then a science fiction survival theme?


    “In the context of the game, let’s say some survival elements.


    "For example, while players are developing technology, they will also encounter severe natural disasters. Such as severe cold or scorching heat.


    “These two natural disasters will transform randomly and last for a long time, which will have a very serious impact on human survival.


    “Players have to plan ahead.


    "At the same time, players can also choose their own political system and technological route. In the early stage, survival is the goal, and in the middle and later stages, they want to escape this troubled planet and go to a new home."


    Lilith nodded happily: "Huh? Very good!


    "It''s so perfect, you are indeed a genius!


    "How can we make these systems perfectly adapt to each other based on the basic idea? Very good, that''s it, we won''t change it!"


    (End of chapter)