This game is so weird!

Server launch day.

Under Li Ang's adjustment, the base's lighting changed from white to a warm pale yellow, and a row of virtual red lanterns appeared on the wall, giving the entire base a festive atmosphere.

A huge projection stand stands in the center of the hall, the projected image connecting the ceiling and the floor like a wall.

The projection panel was golden yellow, displaying the details of the launch event as agreed upon by Li Ang and the comical face.

[Launch Event: Gold Race]

Dear pioneers, welcome to Pioneer Base No. 343.

To address the base's growing deposit crisis and to welcome all pioneers, the base is launching a limited-time event: the Gold Competition. This competition focuses on gold resource recycling and is open to all pioneers; no registration is required for participation.

The event lasts for 5 days. During this period, all pioneers who submit gold products, gold nuggets, and raw gold ore to the base's mineral recycling bins will receive double contribution points.

The final ranking will be determined by the Trail Blazers' own contribution value submitted at the end of the competition (the contribution value will be consumed after submission). The top-ranked Trail Blazers will receive a limited-time reward carefully prepared by the base.

First Place: Limited AI Companion + Unlocked Construction Permissions + Virtual Game Experience + Next-Generation Gaming Terminal;

Second place: AI Companion feature unlock + Construction permission unlock + Terminal discount coupon;

Third place: AI Companion feature unlocked + Construction permission unlocked;

Fourth to tenth place: Construction permissions unlocked.

Once players accumulate over 10000 contribution points during the event, the game will unlock the AI ​​companion feature. All pioneers who submitted contribution points during the event will receive additional limited-edition accessory rewards.

Note:

1. The 【343rd Expedition Base Guide】 has been updated. There will no longer be a base test. All players will automatically become base employees after signing the agreement.

2. The contribution points earned by the pioneers who participated in the trial in the early stage have been retained, but these contribution points cannot be submitted to participate in this competition. In other cases, they can be used normally.

The No. 343 Development Base reserves the right to final interpretation of this event. Thank you for your participation.

— Pioneer Base No. 343, Commander Li Ang, Base AI Funny Face.

Before long, players who were encouraged by their friends' recommendations and gameplay videos entered the game one after another. A group of five muscular and overweight players gathered together, signed a base employment contract under the influence of a funny face, received communication headsets, looked around the notice board, and then ran out of the lobby and headed into the wilderness led by one of the veteran players.

On the other hand, a driving skills exchange group that updates twice every three days has also welcomed some new members.

During the three-day service shutdown, Ye Yu and his two friends frequently discussed Brave New World in the group chat, especially after seeing the AI ​​Companion update route in the announcement, which made them even more excited.

The heated discussion successfully attracted the interest of several key members of the group.

Biohazard Requiem was just released the day before yesterday, and it has attracted the attention of many people in the chat group. In particular, the newly released costume MODs and Wind Spirit Moon Shadow components have upgraded the experience, making it even more irresistible.

Requiem for Unlimited Ammo, Lady Grace.

This has led to a significant reduction in the frequency of chat activity in the group over the past two days.

However, although Requiem, along with its release hype, dominated the gaming video section, some players who specialize in character creation and enjoy open-world exploration still weren't very interested.

It's fine to play some games to kill time when you're bored, but if a new game that hits the mark comes out, then sorry, we'll see you in six months.

Just then, Ye Yu Ji Bei mentioned "AI Girl + Moana" in the group chat. What kind of advanced fusion monster is this? Did the bankrupt Illusion be acquired by UW?

As a well-known newcomer in the driving skills exchange group, and a content creator in the late-night section of Bilibili who has been repeatedly banned but never changed his mind, Ye Yu Ji Bei is still highly regarded by the group's members, especially in terms of aesthetics.

Therefore, their statement immediately attracted the attention of many veteran players.

Finally, under the leadership of Ye Yuji, the team of more than a dozen experienced drivers joined Brave New World and became members of the pioneering base.

Compared to other players who think the game company is just making empty promises about collaborating with VR game devices, and who then go out and grind for resources, this is a different story.

Experienced drivers have a different perspective on analysis.

Old Wang next door: "Combining virtual gaming experiences with an AI companion feels a bit...unconventional..."

Huang Tiandangli: "Isn't this a very serious matter? It's the technical path that I社 (Illusion) wanted to take before it died, hahaha!"

Knock on I am a wooden fish: "I'm still more interested in the AI ​​companion's character creation feature. Once it can create characters, I can give each of you an Squidward character."

Two Meows: "Damn it, get out of here! This is too insane!"

"Ha ha ha ha!"

Ye Yu sat in front of the screen, unusually silent, his eyes shining as he stared at the game terminal that awarded first place.

As a popular newcomer in the driving discussion group, he, who can be called the holy son of the sect, has long wanted to buy a VR gaming device. Even if he doesn't want to use it to play beat 'em up, wouldn't it be great to play with an AI girlfriend or something?

Unfortunately, due to his status as a college student, he has always faced the predicament of insufficient funds.

Although he also posts videos and works shifts late at night, his videos are often banned due to their explicit content. Despite having many loyal fans, he hasn't been able to save up much money, let alone occasionally spend money on in-game purchases and gacha pulls.

Given this opportunity to get a free VR device, he's prepared to go all in, even if it's a no-name brand.

Not to mention they had previously found a nugget of gold, giving them a fairly clear idea of ​​the approximate location of the gold mine.

I've got first place!

Having made up his mind, Ye Yu, after a few drinks, came to his senses and faced his group members: "Dear big shots, I hope you can lend me a hand."

"I want a game console, please!"

"If you win, I'll give you all the modeling cards I've treasured for ten years."

"oh!!!"

The group of well-off animals got excited.

That's character creation data that Lao Ye painstakingly revised and fixed countless times during his live streams. He never shares it with anyone. It's far more valuable than a broken gaming device!

After some discussion, the veteran team decided that Ye Yu Ji Bei, Er Miao, and Qiao Wo Shi Mu Yu, who were participating in the trial, would lead and guide the team to collect gold ore and then submit it to Ye Yu for unified submission.

Led by the three, the group avoided the increasingly crowded hall and entered the workshop room.

Ye Yu arrived at the workbench and opened the equipment section to start shopping.

"Oxygen cylinders, one for each person."

"A molecular mining gun? That's something new."

The illustration shows a white compression pistol, similar to a small hair dryer. The changing images show that the pistol's shape can change; the hair dryer shape is the portable form, which can be carried on the waist or put in a bag.

Another working mode is when the mining gun is fully extended, becoming the size of a saxophone, requiring both hands to hold it, and has a small platform on top for storing a newly produced material crystal.

Right-clicking on the item in the night rain expands its description.

Molecular mining gun: Using molecular extraction technology, it can absorb and store various elements such as soil, ore, and plant matter, and generate crystals for storage, among other functions.

"Oh, isn't that the mining gun from the alien explorer Astroneer?"

"Molecular mining guns and backpacks are the basic equipment for mining, and each person needs one of these."

There are 13 people in total. After deducting the equipment for me, Er Miao, and Mu Yu, we need to make oxygen tanks for 10 people and 13 mining guns. We will need about 50 titanium, an equal amount of copper, and a small amount of silver and other materials.

"It's all confirmed, let's go! The goal is for everyone to get a graduation outfit!"

"Oh!" x12