My game, you have no right to award

Chapter 13: Magic Change

Ma Tu said to him at the time: "Who doesn't want to make a stand-alone game? But you have to have this opportunity!"

"I'm very happy about the boss's decision, but to be honest with you, I'm not sure."

Looking at Ma Tu's melancholy expression, Yang Ji, who was not even 30 years old yet, didn't know what to say. The worst that happened to him was that he was transferred to another project team and demoted one level.

So he could only continue to be a good listener.

"I'm 37 this year, and my 38th birthday is coming up soon. My dad bought me an authentic Famicom from Hong Kong when I was little."

"I went crazy the first time I played it! I went completely crazy! I thought it was awesome! I couldn't stop playing. As a kid, I thought whoever made this must be a big shot."

"I later entered the gaming industry without knowing what was going on. From the moment I entered, I wanted to make this kind of stand-alone game, but no one in China was doing it."

"Plus, the salary was good, so I just managed to stay like this."

"Now I have children, twins at that." Ma Tu's eyes revealed an unfaking happiness when he said this. "I have to earn money for milk powder, so I dare not make any mistakes."

"If our company succeeds, it will be good for you, me, and everyone else."

"But if we fail..." Ma Tu showed a contradictory look and frowned, but soon relaxed.

"Failure is failure! To be honest, I have my own selfish reasons. I thought I couldn't take risks at this age."

"I'm going to let myself go this time and not think about rationality." Ma Tu said ruthlessly, "Fuck it, I'm going to make this happen."

He turned to look at Yang Ji, who was already dumbfounded, and said, "I know you are very capable, so what I said to you today is from the bottom of my heart."

"I just want to get this done. Since the boss said you're in charge, I'll absolutely cooperate with you, 100%!"

"But I won't listen to you. I'll speak my mind. I just want this project to succeed!"

"So if we have conflicting ideas in the future, don't misunderstand me. I'm definitely not trying to mess with you or undermine you. I don't want to waste any energy on internal strife."

"We have one lead planner and one lead artist. As long as we work well together, everything else won't be a problem."

Seeing Ma Tu's serious expression, which was completely different from the cheerful and cheerful look he showed in meetings or on a daily basis, Yang Ji realized what was happening and quickly replied, "You're being polite. We just need to cooperate and complete this project."

After hearing this, Ma Tu smiled brightly again.

"Just call me Lao Ma."

"An old horse knows the way. I like people calling me Old Horse."

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Seeing Ma Tu's almost flattering look in front of Zhou Kuang, Yang Ji was in a trance and even thought that it was just an illusion that day. In fact, it was an illusion caused by his excessive desire to do the project well.

But whenever he recalled it, every word Ma Tu said was still imprinted in his mind. This was definitely not an illusion!
He inexplicably felt a sense of respect in his heart. If someone was just trying to flatter the boss, he would indeed look down on them, but if the purpose was to benefit the project, then he would appreciate and respect such a person.

This reminded him of his former colleague, who was also like this.

The only difference is that Ma Tu first recognized the appearance, while that person first recognized the inner qualities.

"Brother Kuang, these are some concept art sketches drawn by Yang Ji. Time is tight, so I told him not to pay too much attention to the details. Take a look." Ma Tu unfolded Yang Ji's drawings and introduced them to Zhou Kuang. After Zhou Kuang announced the start of the preparations, he had already distributed the timetable to each group.

In less than two months, the demo of the game clips and the editing and release of the promotional video must be completed.

Looking at the time of tasks in the system decreasing day by day, it is impossible to say that he is not anxious at all.

Opening the concept art sketch, the first thing that caught Zhou Kuang's attention was the design drawing of the protagonist.

The reason is that this is very different from the previous American animation-style red hermit crab, and every aspect has undergone earth-shaking changes.

In fact, this was also the first time he saw Yang Ji's strength.

The painting depicts a realistic hermit crab, standing in a peculiar posture, slightly leaning forward. A pair of claws of varying sizes are harmoniously curved on either side of its body. Although it lacks a shell, a pale yellow, translucent cuticle protects its soft body.

Its eyes are completely opposite to the cuteness revealed in the original American style of painting, and one can even see a hint of anthropomorphic fierceness.

The color of its claws, legs, and even its body shell changed from warm red to dirty dark brown, and shapes and textures like words were revealed on its shell.

If you look closely, you will find that the whole painting is not completely realistic, but is mixed with a hint of fantasy.

Because from the background of the hermit crab, Zhou Kuang had already seen the disproportionate mountains, strange colored stones, and even palaces and monsters on the seabed.

Zhou Kuang kept expressing admiration in his heart. Yang Ji's strength was indeed well-deserved. Even though he had prepared himself mentally, he was still stunned.

Every line in his sketch is delicate and precise, and the texture of the hermit crab is portrayed with incredible realism.

His profound skills can be seen in the biological structure and composition.

What is most amazing is his ability to give life to the characters in his paintings.

Although the hermit crab in the painting still looks like a living creature, it seems to have a human-like quality.

"This is?"

Zhou Kuang could see that Yang Ji’s painting skills were extraordinary, but he still didn’t know why they changed it this way. What was the world view setting?
"After discussion, we thought that "Classic of Mountains and Seas" is a very good subject," said Ma Tu.

Classic of Mountains and Seas!
Zhou Kuang's eyes lit up!
Yes, even if you haven't read "Classic of Mountains and Seas", just by hearing the name, you know that it is a very suitable choice as the basis for the magical adaptation of "Crab Crab Treasure Hunt".

After all, its name contains the word "sea".

Not to mention that "Classic of Mountains and Seas" itself is an inexhaustible cultural treasure.

As one of the three great ancient books, it has long become a part of Chinese history.

"Classic of Mountains and Seas" originated in the Warring States Period. Although the time of its completion is controversial, it was no later than the early Han Dynasty. It can be said to be a true "ancient classic"!
And its content includes all aspects of the ancient times!

From geography to history, from mythology to astronomy, and even animals, plants, religion, etc., it can be said that the content of "Shan Hai Jing" is all-encompassing.

It is absolutely perfect to use "Classic of Mountains and Seas" to modify "Crab Crab Treasure Hunt Adventure"!

Countless mythological creatures can be used directly in the game, and given the existence of the myths themselves, they can choose to integrate them into the story or create original works based on them.

Although it is not as well-known as the national IP "Journey to the West", it actually gives them greater creative freedom.

(End of this chapter)