Players’ NPC daddy

Chapter 2144 Orc Curse Chapter 06
"No, we don't provide service!?"

Dali Feizhuan subconsciously slammed both hands on the table. Because the player's world reputation was already at a negative level, there were hardly any NPCs willing to interact with him. Only Hermes's Traveling Hat was left to maintain the lowest level of interaction, and it was an extremely important shop interaction and daily interaction.

If Hermes's Hat service were to cease operation, players would not only be unable to purchase any materials or items, nor would they be able to enhance or maintain their equipment. They would also lose their few remaining quests and, most importantly, their access to intelligence, essentially becoming isolated.

If this really happens, the already terrible gaming environment will inevitably worsen, entering a period of decline. The shutdown of Godrock and the bankruptcy of G Company will almost certainly be a foregone conclusion.

The shop assistants trembled as they were slapped by this LV99 Blessed Giant, and given the notorious reputation of the players as outsiders. Surprisingly, the underage boy with short, neat hair, whose gender was indistinguishable, remained calm and raised his hands in a downward pressing motion to soothe the powerful brick-throwing boy's emotions.

"This is something that can't be helped. I know that you, and the dozen or so people around you, are all quite outstanding people, the kind that can be stamped with the seal of a good person. But what percentage of the people like you are good people among the strangers? Maybe 80%. But the vast majority of good people are silent good people, while the wicked are particularly prominent. As a result, we have come to the conclusion that the vast majority of the strangers are wicked people."

The child shop assistant shrugged, his innocent face conveying a sense of naivety.

"If it were just ordinary evil, that would be one thing, but the evil of the strangers is truly varied and wicked. It is said that after they kill someone, they will casually use terrible words such as 'Anyway, they will respawn' to describe the death."

Dali Feizhuan and the others looked at each other, speechless.

How could they not come up with all sorts of creative ideas?

Those malicious players treat Godlock as a Western fantasy medieval version of Red Dead Redemption or Grand Theft Auto. They playfully commit all sorts of acts of violence, and when they are wanted, they start to rate their crime stars and then upload the screen recordings online.

Generally speaking, engaging in behaviors that degrade the game environment and negatively impact the gaming experience of other players in games that are not themed around crime will undoubtedly be condemned and criticized, and may even be subject to online bullying as murdering the game.

However, malicious works have no human rights, and coupled with the videos of those malicious players, Godlock looks like a game that commits evil in a Western fantasy medieval world, which has invisibly reduced its audience and even attracted the audience of evil games in a vicious cycle.

“This is indeed a very serious issue,” Kate Cat whispered in Mighty Brick’s ear. “The board has proposed marketing the game as a crime game. Although it would result in a ban on minors and a loss of the underage market, it’s still better than receiving the ‘Burden Award’ this year.”

The "Drag on the Boat Award" can be compared to the Golden Raspberry Awards or Golden Broom Awards in the film industry. It is specifically awarded to games that have huge investment costs but no results, and may even drag investors into bankruptcy.

Six months after its launch, Godlock secured the award without any controversy and successfully defended its title. At the beginning of this year, it has already secured the award again.

"That won't do. Our policies here absolutely do not allow 18+ games, and it would be easy for them to give us a reason to criticize us. They might just get shut down."

“That’s what I think too.” Kate nodded.

"The recorded cinematic-quality visuals of the Titans' defeat have generated a lot of buzz, with viewers captivated by the spectacular scenes. If we change course now, we'll be wasting this positive momentum."

"But this popularity is a double-edged sword. If we can't change the current environment and salvage our world reputation, which has plummeted to rock bottom, before the popularity turns into a wave of new players joining the game, this wave of popularity will become the last straw that breaks the camel's back."

"You can imagine what players will do after experiencing a terrible game, given their high expectations."

That must be extreme anger.

"Wait, wait, wait." Dali Feizhuan covered his forehead, a little stunned. "How did it go from finding a guild base to saving the game, or even saving the family business!?"

"While it's romantic to save a game by playing a game, aren't we skipping too many steps here?"

Kate the cat didn't say anything, but just blinked cutely. "Aren't you going to do it?"

"A man can only have one answer to this question!" Dali Feizhuan stood straight, but quickly bent over, his face full of smirk.

"But before agreeing, it's a man's duty to consider his own capabilities. Let alone changing our environment, we're barely able to take care of ourselves."

"You all seem quite troubled."

The shop assistant opened her right hand, revealing a brighter, more adorable smile on her face, as the child who had been covering her ears opened her right hand.

When Dali Feizhuan and Kate the Cat started whispering, she consciously covered her ears and closed her eyes, only opening one eye and letting go of one ear when the noise stopped.

"Given the current situation, it's inevitable that [Hermes' Traveling Hat] will blacklist strangers, but I can also provide some special channels."

"Special channels?" Kate Cat didn't look down on the child clerk just because she was small; instead, she bent down to keep her eyes at the same height.

"Can it be provided to all of us?"

"Of course," the shop assistant said with a confident smile.

"Just a dozen or so strangers, I can still handle it..."

"No, it's all the strangers who do no evil."

The shop assistant's expression froze, then she clenched her fists. It was as if she had received a windfall, but her pockets were too small, and she regretted every second she had been negligent.

There aren't many strangers in this land, but that's relatively speaking. The total number is in the hundreds of thousands. Unless the entire "Hermes' Traveling Hat" is invested, it's simply impossible to support them.

"Sorry, I... I don't have that ability. Two hundred, no, no, one hundred people, around one hundred people is possible." The child shop assistant held up two fingers, then hesitated and lowered one.

"Then a hundred people."

Kate the cat reached out her hand to the child shop assistant.

"We need your help."

"Okay." The shop assistant's eyes lit up, and she excitedly shook hands with the child.

"What specific help do you need from me?"

"Help in everything, including connections, markets, and intelligence."

(End of this chapter)