The Red Era, the Opening University Speech

Chapter 277: First Week Sales 75 Sets

"Most of what I said is theoretical and lacks practical verification. You have both theoretical and practical experience, so you are better than me in this respect."

"You have to keep doing this in the future. Don't just blindly copy and paste. Do you understand?"

"Got it." As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Jianxin and other students from the game development center in the room immediately responded in unison.

"Advisor Li, you are a good teacher!" Huang Kun was silent for a long time after seeing this scene before he spoke.

He had a vague idea of ​​Li Mu's identity in the Semiconductor Group, but he didn't dare to confirm it, and couldn't confirm it.

When the experts and professors from other semiconductor groups heard him speak, they also began to praise him.

It's not that everyone wants to carry the fancy sedan, but they really admire Li Mu's abilities.

Not to mention anything else, just what Zhang Kai just said was enough to make them admire him immensely.

As everyone knows, the game R&D center was almost founded and developed by Li Mu alone.

He is behind every game that sells well abroad.

Li Mu smiled slightly and said:

"It's mainly because the students are talented and willing to work hard. I just gave them a little guidance."

"And they still have a lot of experience to draw on, and I'm always worried that they'll make mistakes in their research and development."

"Without some experienced and capable people to lead us, we still feel uneasy!"

Hearing this, Huang Kun smiled and said, "You are being too modest. Everyone knows the capabilities of the Game R&D Center. Our Semiconductor Group's Game Department can't even compare to them. The two games we sent for approval this time were directly rejected."

"This time, I came here to learn from you according to the instructions above. If you don't mind us helping the 'old antiques', we might as well communicate more in the future."

"How could that be possible? You professors are all very knowledgeable. We will definitely benefit a lot from communicating with you." Shen Jianxin on the side said hurriedly.

Li Mu said in agreement: "Compared with the game department of the semiconductor group, the size of the game research and development center is nothing to mention."

"Young people have ideas and energy, and experts and professors have experience and ability. When they communicate and cooperate together, they can complement each other."

"Okay, that's settled. We must communicate more in the future!" Huang Kun made the decision immediately.

The two of them spoke very quickly, and before the experts and professors from the semiconductor group could react, they had already decided to strengthen exchanges between the two sides.

But even if they realize it, they won't refuse.

I have been in the game department for several months. I have spent so much manpower, material resources and financial resources, and with the strong support from above, we finally developed "Huarong Dao", but it turned out to be a failure - how shameful!

Even though Li Mu did not explicitly state this in his proposal, he also said that it would definitely sell well if it was brought out ten years later.

But after such a long time, the daylily has become cold.

"What are your opinions?" Li Mu looked at Shen Jianxin and others standing aside and asked.

Shen Jianxin immediately said: "Of course we have no objection, we couldn't ask for more!"

It is indeed what I wanted. The research and development equipment of Beijing Institute of Technology is good enough. There are two Type 01 computers, which are rare and special in universities across the country.

But when Huang Kun and others came just now, they learned from chatting that the game department of the semiconductor group actually had the latest developed Type 02 computer, and everyone was envious.

However, they also knew that the Type 02 computer had an extremely high level of confidentiality, and they would definitely not be able to equip it in a short period of time.

I thought there was no hope, but I didn't expect there was still a way to save the country.

Since we are all cooperating, it’s not too much to use the equipment, right?

……

After confirming the cooperation between the Game R&D Center and the Semiconductor Group's Game Department, the exchanges continued.

Li Mu continued: "Tell me about your future plans. Do you have any ideas for the development of new games?"

Hearing these words, Shen Jianxin and others' hearts skipped a beat, and they all looked at Zhang Kai at the same time.

"No way, it's still me?" Zhang Kai complained wildly in his heart.

But he didn't say it, and no one else could tell, because he was in charge of the game planning.

With a small sigh, he said, "Regarding the development of the new game, we plan to make a level-breaking game, similar to Puzzle Cube, but different."

“Players will be able to control the little characters, go on adventures in various mechanisms we set up, and get points and rewards.”

“We have already started designing levels and are thinking about how to build mechanisms to make the game more interesting while also making it challenging.”

……

Listening to Zhang Kai's introduction, everyone present couldn't help but nod slightly.

Even Li Mu was a little surprised that they could come up with such a good idea.

Although there are still many differences, this concept is similar to the classic game "Super Mario".

Of course, it is absolutely impossible to make a game like "Super Mario" with current technology.

After Zhang Kai finished speaking, no one spoke immediately, and their eyes turned to Li Mu who was sitting in the back.

He didn't speak, and no one present was qualified to comment.

Shen Jianxin and others couldn't help feeling uneasy, fearing that Li Mu would directly reject them.

Seeing this, Li Mu smiled and said, "That's a good idea. I think it's feasible. What do you think?"

"We certainly trust Consultant Li's vision." Upon hearing this, other experts and professors began to praise him:
"Yeah, this game does sound a lot more fun!"

"We are indeed not as good as the young people in game planning. We should have a good exchange!"

……

Faced with Li Mu's affirmative eyes and the praises from the people around them, Shen Jianxin and Zhang Kai finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Afterwards, everyone discussed the level design of this new game.

Although the experts and professors of the semiconductor group have not yet made any successful games, they are quick to understand the essence and put forward many useful suggestions.

Poison arrows, iron spikes, boulders...

Various mechanisms were constantly proposed, and then discussed whether they could be achieved with current technology.

However, the suggestions they put forward were basically the more common mechanisms in tradition. It was what Shen Jianxin and others said that made Li Mu's eyes light up.

There are tracking D bullets, flaming machine guns, and some people even suggested adding a laser cannon.

But as they were talking, everyone's eyes suddenly turned to Li Mu.

Huang Kun said, "Advisor Li, everyone has said almost everything. How about you give us a summary?"

"Yes, it would be better if you could give us some more suggestions." Shen Jianxin also said.

If he were asked to bring it up, he would definitely not dare to do so.

But since Huang Kun took the lead, he was no longer afraid.

Li Mu looked at the gazes of the crowd, thought for a moment, and said:
"Since everyone wants to listen, I'll say a few words."

“In fact, it’s not just the mechanisms, but also the levels that need to be differentiated so that players won’t be so tired.”

"For example, we can design different terrains, such as volcanoes, snowfields, swamps, etc. We can also design unique mechanisms based on the different terrains..."

He picked up some elements from various classic games in later generations, but he stopped at the right point and didn't say more. As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Jianxin and Zhang Kai applauded immediately.

The two said in unison, "As expected of Consultant Li. We are still struggling with the mechanism, but you have already seen something new to play with."

"You guys study it and you will find out later. It's nothing." Li Mu waved his hand and said with a smile.

Now that the level-breaking adventure game has been made, it is only a matter of time before these gameplay methods are developed. He just mentioned it a little earlier.

Huang Kun, who was standing by, looked at the people in the game development center and couldn't help but sigh, "We really benefited a lot today. Whether it was from Consultant Li or from the students in the game development center, we learned a lot."

"I believe that after we return this time, we will be able to make new and great games!"

"That's right, the young people are so talented, we have to catch up." Other experts and professors also praised them, and they were all full of energy.

Seeing this scene, Li Mu smiled slightly and said, "Then I wish you all success in making a best-selling game!"

……

Then the experts and professors from the semiconductor group stayed for a while and then left quickly.

Judging from the expressions on everyone’s faces when they left, I’m afraid they will stay in the product department tonight and stay up late to start developing a new game.

Li Mu was not in a hurry to leave, but simply stayed to test the "Aircraft War" completed by Shen Jianxin and others, so as to save himself the trouble of going back to ask the First Ministry of Machine Building to send the cassette and then testing it slowly.

When they heard that he wanted to check the results, Shen Jianxin and others naturally agreed.

Although the game review is done by the game department, in their hearts, no one is more qualified than Li Mu to evaluate the games they make.

And only Li Mu's affirmation can make them completely relieved.

……

Inside the computer room, Li Mu picked up the game controller and controlled the plane to move around on the screen, constantly destroying the enemy planes that appeared from above.

It can be seen that after being reminded by him, Shen Jianxin and others put a lot of effort into the weapon system.

Although limited by hardware, it has all the necessary effects.

The attack port of the plane has added a fire "special effect", and the full-level D bomb thrown out can clear the screen with one shot. He can't help but become a little addicted to the game.

After playing for more than ten minutes and completing seven or eight levels, Li Mu finally put down the controller.

Shen Jianxin, Zhang Kai, Zhang Weiguo and others behind him immediately raised their heads one by one, nervously waiting for his evaluation results.

"Not bad. It shouldn't be a problem to sell 50 copies in the first week." Li Mu pondered for a moment, then said to everyone with a smile.

"Wow! That's great!" Everyone cheered instantly when they heard this.

Li Mu shook his head helplessly and said:
"Just a few compliments and you're already so proud of yourself. You should be humble and not be impatient, don't you understand?"

"Since you are so happy, I will set a small goal for you."

“The next game will have sales of over 100 million in the first week. Do you have confidence?”

As soon as the words fell, everyone's originally happy expressions suddenly turned bitter again.

100 million sets, the sales volume has doubled, which is not a small amount of difficulty.

"I can see that you have no confidence, so let's make it 75 yuan. It can't be any lower. If it's any lower, I will be too embarrassed to say it." Li Mu continued with a look of "disappointment".

Upon hearing this, Shen Jianxin and the others nodded quickly and said, "Okay, 75 yuan, we can definitely do it!"

"Okay, then I'll wait for your good news!" Li Mu patted Shen Jianxin, then looked at everyone again, and left with satisfaction.

……

After he left, Shen Jianxin couldn't help but feel lucky: "Luckily, Consultant Li lowered the standard, otherwise we wouldn't be able to achieve 100 million even if we tried our best!"

"Who said it wasn't? To be honest, if it wasn't for Consultant Li saying that, I don't think "Planes Wars" could have sales of 50, let alone 100." Others also spoke up.

Only Zhang Kai in the corner said nothing.

Shen Jianxin thought he was worried that 75 yuan would not be achievable, so he asked, "What's wrong? Do you think there is something wrong with 75 yuan?"

"There is indeed a problem." Zhang Kai nodded helplessly when asked, and said, "Believe it or not, Consultant Li originally gave us a target of 75 yuan, or even less than that."

"How could Consultant Li do this?" Shen Jianxin and others shook their heads.

Seeing everyone's expressions, Zhang Kai couldn't help but complain in his heart, thinking: "You don't know, but I do, whether Li Mu can really do this!"

……

100 million sets is indeed not a small goal.

Although the game market has expanded, the quality requirements are still very high if you want to achieve this sales figure in the first week.

Unless he guides you throughout the process, there is basically no chance.

But it is impossible for him to devote so much energy to game development now, and this is not good for cultivating the ability of Shen Jianxin and others to independently develop games.

We have finally gotten on the right track with "Sniper Sande" and "Aircraft Wars", and we can't let things go wrong at this moment.

Of course, the 75 yuan target is not a hard requirement, and he won’t say anything even if it cannot be achieved.

In the final analysis, it is just to boost everyone's confidence and prevent them from thinking that everything will be fine with 50 yuan.

……

In the evening, taking advantage of the darkness, Li Mu returned to the slum.

Apart from saying hello to Uncle Zhong, he did not alarm anyone.

When Grandma Li saw him come back, she was so happy that she cooked a big bowl of noodles for him as a midnight snack.

Eating noodles and chatting about family matters.

Li Mu listened to Grandma Li talking about family matters with a smile on his face.

……

The next day, Li Mu got up early before dawn.

He couldn't persuade Grandma Li last night, so he stayed at home for the night.

In order to avoid trouble, he wanted to leave quickly before anyone in the yard got up.

After simply washing up, he did not disturb Grandma Li's rest. After leaving a note, he rode away on his bike.

There were few people on the streets along the way. Li Mu pedaled very fast and soon arrived at the Semiconductor Research Institute.

I said hello to the security guard and then went to the canteen to have breakfast.

After filling my stomach, I went directly to the laboratory to start my research work.

First, go to the network group to check the development progress of their network switches.

As soon as I reached the door, I heard the sound of discussion inside.

Li Mu knocked on the door twice gently, then walked into the laboratory.

Wang Shoujue heard the voice, turned around and said jokingly: "Oh, the leader of our young people who are determined to serve the country is back!"

(End of this chapter)