The virtual empire starts from the game

Chapter 376 We want to use artillery to bombard our colleagues (asking for monthly tickets)
An alpaca, a sheep, and two teammates are exercising on a treadmill and a shared bicycle respectively.

[Human and animal power generator] The power generation capacity is fully utilized.

Visible electric current effects flowed along the wires to sixteen suitcase-sized batteries.

Above the battery, the small icon representing [Charging] keeps flashing, indicating that it is almost fully charged.

Electric Edison stood by and cheered: "Too powerful! This generator can be expanded infinitely!"

"We can build an aircraft carrier!"

But as soon as these lofty ambitions were expressed, the alpaca on the treadmill refused to accept it.

I was too tired from running, but I couldn't stop, so I was so angry that I spit at everyone.

Electronic Music Edison was disgusted and stepped back repeatedly.

I was not paying attention and tripped over the electric wire on the ground.

Sparks flew from the interface between the wires and the battery, igniting the gunpowder barrels piled haphazardly nearby.

Amid the rumbling explosion, teammates sacrificed their precious lives for Edison's aircraft carrier career.

The live broadcast department is still performing steadily:

【Dedicated to Science】
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Six turkeys were nesting in a coop made of wooden boxes, hatching their eggs.

Next to the chicken coop, the temporary team that Kabo joined was engaged in a fierce 3V3 civil war.

Both sides took up their weapons and attacked their teammates crazily.

While beating each other, they also cursed at each other as if they were mortal enemies.

In the end, one side was at a disadvantage.

But they did not run away or beg for mercy. Instead, they immediately picked up the turkey and threw it far away, and even threw the eggs into the sea.

The turkey spread its wings and glided far away.

The fighting suddenly stopped.

Both sides put down their weapons and started pointing at each other's noses and cursing!
Then the camera jumped and saw that the satiety of four people dropped to zero and they starved to death on the raft.

——None of the three people who released the turkey survived.

The subtitles reappeared:

【Animal Protection】

……

Similar outrageous scenes occur one after another.

The live broadcast department of DreamZhu demonstrated powerful material collection and processing capabilities, which made the audience in the live broadcast room laugh uncontrollably.

But the surprises that Zhumeng has prepared are far more than just these.

After this session was over, Lu Ming took over the conversation and announced the news that everyone had been asking about but that Dream Building had always kept secret.

“We are very happy to see that everyone has found many interesting ways to play in today’s game.”

“We are also looking forward to the competition in the next few days, as well as the release of new games in the future, so that everyone can have more novel and interesting experiences.”

As soon as these words were spoken, the number of “hahahaha” comments on the screen quickly decreased.

Barrages of “???” and “!!!” quickly emerged.

The netizens all caught the key word in Lu Ming's words——

[New Game]!

Lu Ming did not keep the secret and said without hesitation:

"Some time ago, many players were speculating that this ocean survival gameplay was a test for the next game of DreamCraft."

"I can now tell you clearly: this idea is not wrong, but it is not entirely right either."

“We are indeed developing a story that takes place on the ocean, and the game mechanics you are playing now will also be experienced in the new game.”

"But what you are experiencing now is just the tip of the iceberg of the new game!"

“The actual game itself, whether in terms of game size, content scale, or gameplay depth, far exceeds the current scope of [Ocean Survival]!”

"Although my boss has always discouraged us from making big promises to players before the game is finished, I also know that the best way to do a good job of managing expectations before a new game is released is to do a good job of managing expectations."

"But for reasons that are well known to all——"

"The game we're making will be the first game to be developed with the goal of being on the Dream Machine."

“This means that we will be free from almost all hardware constraints and can truly challenge the limits of [creativity]!”

"And we are very sure that we are ready!"

"So, I think I can convey some confidence to everyone."

"Next, we will show you some videos related to project preparation."

"I hope that after watching this, everyone can feel our determination!"

Before players around the world had time to think about what "the first true Dream Machine game" meant, they saw the screen of the live broadcast room change from the dream-making studio to the sunny outdoors.

Looking at the street scenery, it feels like you are no longer in China, but in Europe.

A uniquely shaped white building appears in the center of the picture——

【Port Royal Museum, Jamaica】

A peaceful voiceover then sounded:

“Port Royal, once the capital of pirates, was considered the [wickedest] city on earth.”

“In earthquakes and tsunamis that were seen as [God’s wrath], much of the area sank to the bottom of the ocean and no longer exists.”

"Today, only the remaining ruins can be seen on land and sea near Kingston Bay." "If you want to understand the style of that era, visiting the Royal Port Museum is an essential step."

……

Guided by the narrator, the audience follows the camera into the museum to visit the wreckage of the pirate ship and thousands of cultural relics salvaged from underwater.

These include a large number of 17th-century flintlock rifles and Viking cutlasses.

There are also compasses and sextants used for navigation.

Not to mention the common gold and silver coins, wine bottles, pipes...

There are even gold-inlaid flintlock pistols and treasure map fragments once used by the legendary pirate Governor Henry Morgan.

The original hanging warrant issued by the Pirate Court for "Calico Jack" in 1690.

Apart from these eye-catching things, the rest of the contents, such as the restored model of the Royal Port, military materials, daily necessities from the colonial period, cultural materials, etc., are only briefly mentioned.

——Although in fact the time people spent on these materials is no less than that on the previous cultural relics.

Soon, the camera leaves the museum and comes to the ruins of Kingston Bay.

As the viewers watched, they curiously guessed about the information about the new game.

But just when everyone thought that this was an ordinary development documentary, the camera suddenly turned to the sea.

Six people in diving suits jumped off the boat like dumplings and dived into the sea.

The camera also went underwater.

At this time, the names and positions of the divers appeared next to them in the camera.

The audience then discovered:
These people are all members of the game development team!

Everyone was stunned on the spot:

"So cruel? Diving to see the ruins??"

"I heard that there are a lot of treasures left by pirates in the sunken Royal Port. Are you guys going treasure hunting at public expense?"

"Okay, okay, just for your seriousness, I will definitely buy the game when it comes out!"

"Don't go too deep if you don't have enough experience! Diving is not a joke, be careful!"

……

Many viewers were concerned about the safety of the development team members.

But they soon discovered a problem.

It’s too early to worry!

After finishing the field trip to Port Royal and the Caribbean, it was not normal for these guys to return to the company!
The office was soon filled with flintlock rifles, cutlasses, rum, captain's hats, pirate ship models, and other things.

One even had a parrot!
Although the flintlock cannot fire gunpowder, it can fire plastic bullets.

This group of people shot at each other with flintlock rifles to get a feel for it.

They even fought in the entertainment room with a flintlock in one hand and a solid alloy scimitar in the other.

The sparks that burst out made the audience tremble with fear.

What’s even more outrageous is that this group of people even built a 1:1 replica of a gallows that can execute three people at the same time!

He even actually hung himself up to experience the suffocating feeling of hanging!
Even if there is a doctor nearby, the noose will fall automatically, so theoretically there won't be much danger.

The audience watching the video still posted a lot of comments to express their shock.

finally--

Three huge sailing warship design drawings appear in the center of the picture.

The video ends here.

Lu Ming continued: "We have the sailboat design and are looking for excellent shipbuilders around the world."

"If all goes well, everyone will be able to see 17th century warships on Lake Jing within the next three months."

At this point, he suddenly said with regret: "It's just a pity that we can't use 17th century artillery to shoot at each other on Jinghu Lake."

The audience was immediately confused by his words:

"What the hell? Opening fire on Jinghu Lake? Is that what I understand?"

"Three ships, three teams, go straight to war?"

"Fuck, you guys actually want to use a cannon to attack your own colleagues?? What a big grudge! Is the Dream Building office politics so serious?"

"Stop talking nonsense! In Xia Country, making a model pistol can be illegal if you're not careful. Do you still want to fire it?"

"What an outlaw!!!"

……

As soon as Lu Ming saw the audience's reactions, he knew that everyone had misunderstood his meaning.

So he quickly waved his hands and explained to everyone: "No, everyone misunderstood."

"We have consulted the navy and professional stunt teams. As long as the firing angle of the cannon is fixed and there are enough shelters and logistical support, the safety of the people on board can be guaranteed."

"As for the law, we will of course report it in advance and apply for permission."

"——Please believe that this will not be difficult for Zhumeng."

“The real problem we have is: the finance department, the HR department, the security department and the health department of the company.”

"They all expressed strong opposition to this plan!"

(End of this chapter)