Northern Myanmar: These players are acting strangely!

Chapter 21 If a dog bites you, will you bite the dog?

"It's just the beginning, so don't have too high expectations."

"Let the hype and positive word-of-mouth build up."

Chen Jiajun calmly took a sip of water.

He wasn't without reason when he said that.

As of now, the reputation value on the system panel has just exceeded six thousand.

There was not the dramatic increase that was expected.

It's worth noting that their topics had all made it to the trending searches. Although they were quickly suppressed by capital, the exposure during that period garnered tens of millions of views.

As a result, the reputation points gained from the conversion were pitifully small.

This shows that the vast majority of people just clicked in to get some gossip and became mere spectators.

They didn't even remember the game's name, "Bloody Golden Triangle: Survivors," let alone appreciate it.

That makes sense, but Shen Yingying couldn't resist and checked the backend on her computer.

Open the studio's backend sales data.

The numbers displayed on the screen instantly plunged her spirits to rock bottom, and she let out a long sigh.

"Not so good, only a little over two hundred copies sold."

To push the trending topic to the top, she spent a large sum of money and also used many favors that she wouldn't normally use.

This was completely different from what she had expected; sales didn't even break into three digits. Wasn't this a slap in the face?
"Don't worry."

"Let the bullet fly for a while."

Chen Jiajun reassured him.

He stood up from the sofa, his gaze falling on the dismal sales figures, and calmly analyzed the situation:
"A price of one thousand yuan is not expensive, but it is definitely not cheap in the eyes of people who don't know about it."

"It is itself a threshold, filtering out 99% of the innocent bystanders."

"The most crucial point is that our Seal Studio has no representative works and has never won any game awards. Whether in the game industry or in the eyes of casual players, we are just a complete newcomer."

"Most netizens are watching and waiting; trust needs time to be built up little by little."

"Once the tournament organizing committee approves our game, players will be able to enter the game in person and let more people see our gameplay and quality firsthand, so that word-of-mouth can truly take hold."

"Sales will naturally pick up at that time."

Shen Yingying nodded, "That makes sense."

In today's gaming market, players are terrified of being scammed.

Too many games advertise that "all equipment is obtained through gameplay, no grinding or pay-to-win elements required".

When I got into the game, I found out that I couldn't even get through the main storyline without spending money.

There are also games that claim to be "ten years in the making, the light of the nine provinces," whetting everyone's appetite and releasing them amidst great anticipation.

The results of it?
It has extremely poor optimization, rough polishing, and is full of anti-human design flaws. It relies purely on nostalgia and information asymmetry to cheat players out of their money.

In such an environment, players' trust has long been eroded.

They were just an unknown small studio, no matter how much hype they generated beforehand.

However, most netizens believe that capitalists are all the same, and the tricks game companies use to rip people off are all the same.

Chen Jiajun is right, this matter cannot be rushed.

Gotta take it slow.

Suddenly, Shen Yingying thought of something and pointed to another data page in the backend:

"Isn't the maximum number of people on a server one thousand?"

"The first server isn't even full yet, so why create a separate second server for these ten people?"

She was a little puzzled.

Setting up a separate server would be another expense.

This amount of money isn't much, but it seems unnecessary.

Chen Jiajun stroked his chin and said:

"It's very simple. The Nine Provinces are vast, and the time periods differ across the provinces."

"The purpose of partitioning is to allow players in different time zones to have a synchronized gaming experience."

He paused and continued:

"Simply put, the flow of time in the game is fixed and has nothing to do with the real world."

"To ensure fairness and immersion for players, the system will pre-assign players based on their local time zone."

Players whose time difference exceeds three hours will be automatically assigned to a new server.

"Only players in the same time zone will be prioritized for assignment to the same server."

"Of course, if players have special needs, such as agreements with players from other regions, they can manually modify the settings on the official website and choose their own server, but once selected, it cannot be changed."

Shen Yingying was somewhat stunned.

Unexpectedly, Chen Jiajun even considered such details.

The time zone difference of the player's location.

Even large companies might not go to such lengths for something like this.

"understood."

After shutting down the background data, Shen Yingying felt a little bored. There was still more than an hour until dinner time.

Since I was just sitting there anyway, I decided to open Bilibili, log into the studio's official account, and see how the released game CG was received.

When Shen Yingying opened the Creation Center and saw the data on her works, she was startled.

It's only been half a day, right?
The video views immediately jumped to 500,000!
Shen Yingying was somewhat dazed.

This data is nothing to those big internet celebrities or top stars with tens of millions of followers.

But this is a brand new account that has no existing fan base and was just registered yesterday!

She also has her own personal account, where she posts videos of her daily life when she has free time, but without buying any traffic or promotion, the highest number of views is only a few thousand.

This video has 500,000 views? That's outrageous!
What is going on?
She was certain she hadn't spent a single penny on data for this video.

Could it be that my uncle had a change of heart and secretly intervened?
The video's data is still rising at a visible rate, and if this trend continues, it has great potential to become a huge hit!

As a content creator who has suddenly achieved some success, I am very happy to see so many bullet comments and a surge in comments on my videos.

The corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up slightly.

Like many aspiring authors, I was constantly anxious when there were no comments, and I kept thinking about getting comments and favorites.

Suddenly, there was a surge in traffic, and more than a dozen negative reviews popped up in the book review section. I'm also very sensitive and my Dao heart is shattered. I don't want anyone to comment, so I set a threshold for speaking.

People are so contradictory.

Driven by curiosity, Shen Yingying eventually clicked on the comments section.

Holy crap! This CG is amazing, I'm speechless!

The texture, lighting, and lens design... are simply perfect!

If the title hadn't said 'game CG,' I would have thought it was a movie trailer. (awkward)

I don't know if the game will be a hit, but if it's made into a movie, I think it will be a hit, and I'd like to buy a ticket to see it! (Grinning face)

[It looks impressive, but the better the advertising, the deeper the trap often lies.]

[This is an entry for an anti-fraud competition; we can't just openly commit fraud, can we?]

I think it's something to look forward to. I'm eagerly awaiting gameplay reviews, and if it's good, I'll definitely buy a ticket.

【…】

In the comments section, the vast majority of messages were suggestions or expressions of observation.

Of course, there were also those who raised questions.

Once the traffic increases, different opinions will inevitably follow, which Shen Yingying accepts calmly.

But accepting something readily doesn't mean agreeing with it.

Some users' comments reveal a malice that cannot be ignored, making people furious.

For example, among the many highly-rated comments, there was one that was pushed to the top.

[Sexy Troublemaker: Seriously, are all the comments section filled with paid trolls? What are you even looking forward to? Don't be fooled by this CG! These days, game CG is basically just 'scam short videos'!]
The game's CG visuals are flashy and elaborate, but the actual gameplay is just a reskinned version of the pay-to-win trope.

Don't you guys even use your brains to think about how much a virtual reality headset costs? Do you think capitalists would be so kind as to sell it to you at a loss?

I don't need to elaborate on the quality of off-brand helmets that cost one or two thousand yuan on the market.

This "Bloody Golden Triangle" thing, I think the developers have poured all their budget into marketing, and the game itself is just a half-finished product!
They're frantically trying to generate buzz and grab traffic; it's obvious they're in a rush to recoup their investment and then run away!
Supporting such manufacturers is encouraging the unhealthy practices in the game industry! In the future, all companies will follow suit, putting effort into CG but neglecting game development.

Players spend real money just to buy a few minutes of your cutscenes?

If you're not going to jump on the bandwagon, why are you still hoping for something? Are you hoping to be exploited like a lamb to the slaughter?

Honestly, instead of spending money on games, why not use that money to take your parents out for a nice meal?

What a mess!
This is what it means to have one rotten fish ruin the whole pot of fish.

He speaks with an air of self-importance, making everyone else seem sober and that he's the only smart person in the world.

Shen Yingying clicked on the replies under this comment, and some netizens who couldn't stand it anymore were already arguing with him.

However, this troublemaker's fighting power is truly astonishing; he is in no way inferior in terms of sophistry and stubbornness.

"We'll see. This game is a classic example of all show and no substance."

"Comparing itself to a penguin? This little workshop isn't even a company; it can go bankrupt anytime soon. Does it even deserve to be compared?"

"You're just talking big. Go ahead and buy it if you want. You can't reason with a damn fool."

"You know nothing, you stupid idiot!"

"..."

As Shen Yingying read this guy's comment, her expression grew colder and colder.

I even have some doubts about whether this person has a rebuttal personality.

After a moment's thought, Shen Yingying started typing on the keyboard, preparing to personally take the lead in the counterattack.

I had just finished typing and was about to send it when a hand reached out.

Chen Jiajun stood beside her, silently watching the screen.

If a dog bites you, are you going to bite the dog back?

　The next chapter isn't finished yet, and I'm about to enter the game, so I need to think about it.

　　I'll finish writing it and post it by noon tomorrow!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)