The game is only half finished, and the entire internet is begging for an update!

Jiang Bo explained it very clearly.

From the moment they found the imperial seal, players were no longer content with being ordinary office workers.

He wants to build his own power step by step in the modern city, starting from a rented room.

Initial goal: Survive.

Mid-term goal: Establish a core team.

Later goal: To gain recognition of one's influence throughout the region.

Upon hearing this, the slight doubt that had been in Ma Shangfei's mind was instantly dispelled by a strange sense of excitement.

As a veteran programmer, he understands the core driving force of games all too well.

Set in an urban environment, the game involves character development, power management, and players starting from the bottom and climbing the ranks by building connections, managing resources, and resolving incidents.

The grander the goal, the more dire the reality, the more exhilarating the contrast!

The management of power in everyday urban life.

The growth and development of an ordinary person from the bottom of society.

A shell of youthful idealism masks a reality of hard work.

Then, the ancient emperor's system of promoting officials and recruiting soldiers was perfectly transplanted to the modern city.

[Establishing an imperial court], [holding imperial examinations], [filling the national treasury], [expanding territory]...

This concept... does sound kind of exciting!

[Ding! Expectation level +10!]

[Ding! Expectation level +5!]

[Ding! Expectation level +5!]

Zhou Guangqi, the copywriter, is clearly getting carried away.

"President Jiang, this framework is brilliant! Using the evolution of historical dynasties to correspond to the development of modern powers?!"

"That's right!"

"Some tasks are quite ordinary in reality, but once they're set in a royal narrative, they immediately become something else entirely!"

aside.

Ma Shangfei studied it carefully for a while and felt that the setting was perfectly acceptable. However, after deep thinking, reason prevailed again, and he looked troubled once more.

"The concept is good."

"Well... Mr. Jiang... the scope of this game is just too vast."

"Interactions with various social NPCs, territory calculations, massive branching storylines... with just a few of us, we couldn't finish it even in a year!"

"And there's also a profit model."

"Given our company's current cash flow situation, if we want to quickly recover our losses, then going into mobile game monetization is undoubtedly the safest option."

These words were like a bucket of cold water being poured over everyone, instantly sobering them up.

Yeah, no matter how creative you are, it's all for nothing if you don't have the money or the life to work hard.

Moreover, we also need to consider the profit model!

How do you make money from this game?!

Fortunately, Jiang Bo was prepared.

"No!"

"If everyone making pay-to-win mobile games claims they're ordained by heaven, is that still divine mandate?"

"There can only be one destiny!"

"Furthermore, it can't be made into a pay-to-win, numerically-driven game."

"Players have finally gotten into the feeling of being the chosen one, and then you suddenly pop up a window asking them to buy a monthly card or a first-time purchase. Isn't that disgusting?"

The meeting room fell silent for a moment.

Zhou Guangqi's lips twitched.

The image had already appeared in his mind.

[Congratulations to the player on their successful ascension to the throne!]

[Do you want to purchase the 6 RMB first-time recharge gift pack to receive the limited-edition dragon robe skin?]

Okay.

He was just receiving a mandate from Heaven.

The next second you'll be controlled by your wallet.

That's definitely a bit much.

Jiang Bo looked at everyone's expressions, and his expression became even more composed.

"I've already thought this through!"

"Since we want to give players a truly regal experience, then we must create the purest form of enjoyment!"

"Therefore, our game design is more suitable for... single-player, buy-to-play games!"

"Because its core is not about players competing with each other, but rather about the connection between players and their own identity."

"Players need to immerse themselves in this identity and gradually complete a growth experience."

"Moreover, with single-player games, we can better control the pace. We can arrange everything, such as mission feedback, plot twists, and stage goals."

Ma Shangfei nodded.

Single-player mode is definitely more suitable.

But the problem remains the same.

"President Jiang, a standalone version is indeed more suitable, but the full version takes too long to develop."

"Based on your framework, if all the settings you mentioned are completed, plus the subsequent expansion of the city's influence, the development time will be at least six months."

"We can't hold out for that long."

Jiang Bo nodded.

"You're right, but..."

"Who told you we were going to finish the whole game in one go?"

Everyone was stunned.

"President Jiang, what do you mean?"

"It's simple, we have no money, no manpower, and not enough time."

"We are ordained by Heaven, but controlled by money!"

"Then let's concentrate all the company's resources and create a high-quality initial release demo version."

Everyone was stunned.

Demo version?

The group of people immediately realized what was happening.

"That's right! How come I didn't think of that!"

"Why do we insist on stubbornly sticking to the complete version?!"

"In today's single-player game market, even the best products need marketing. Countless indie game teams have spent years developing their games behind closed doors, only to have them fail completely upon release and go bankrupt!"

"But if we only make a demo, then we won't have these problems!"

"President Jiang! Your method of breaking this deadlock is absolutely brilliant!"

As soon as he said those words, Ma Shangfei himself got a little excited.

Their thinking was limited by the complete version; they felt that if they were to make "I Found the Imperial Seal of the State!", they would have to make the whole set.

It's like having only two dollars in your pocket but worrying about how to build an aircraft carrier—that's bound to make your scalp tingle!

But what if it were a demo version?

That would be completely different.

Costs are controllable, time is controllable, and risks are also controllable.

All they need to do is reveal the most interesting framework and create the most captivating elements!

If it works well.

Then you can naturally use your achievements to find investors, discuss publishing, and seek cooperation.

That would revitalize things!

Ma Shangfei became more and more energetic as he thought about it.

Even if we take a step back and say...

If players don't accept it, the only loss is the cost of this round of trial and error.

It's much better than struggling for half a year and ending up with a mountain of debt.

"It can attack or defend!"

The boss really has a good idea!

If we can't make a full Manchu Han Imperial Feast, can't we at least serve a plate of peanuts first? Let's eat these first!

In the conference room, Jiang Bo looked at everyone's expressions and was secretly overjoyed.

Very good!

To everyone's surprise, his idea was immediately accepted!

What else is there to say!

Strike while the iron is hot!

"Since everyone has reached a consensus, I won't waste any more words."

"I hereby announce the official launch of the project, 'I Found the Imperial Seal of the State!'"

"From today, from this very second, the company is entering a state of full openness! All of the company's resources will be directed towards this project."

"We're all in!"

"I've been keeping this from everyone, but the company currently only has 400,000 yuan in cash on hand!"

"This money represents all the funds we can currently invest in this game!"

hiss……!

Upon hearing the figure of 400,000, the entire conference room gasped.

Is 40 considered an "all in"?

Four hundred thousand yuan, if it were in a top game company like Xinhuo Games or Qingyun Games, might not even be enough to produce a dynamic illustration and promotional CG for an SSR character.

But in the eyes of Chaoxi Games, a makeshift operation on the verge of bankruptcy.

This 400,000 is the boss's life savings, poured out of his heart and soul!

For a moment, the people looked at Jiang Bo with complicated expressions.

This time, you've even dug out your coffin money!

However, despite being moved, Ma Shangfei, as a programmer, still had to return to the practical technical issues.

"President Jiang! Investing all 400,000 is definitely enough for a trial version!"

"However, the most expensive and time-consuming aspects of making this kind of urban-themed game are art resources and modeling."

"Streets, unfinished buildings, the faces and clothing of various NPCs... if all of these were created entirely by hand, that money would be gone in the blink of an eye!"

Jiang Bo had anticipated this problem and provided a solution directly.

"Who said we were going to obsessively work on realistic models?"

"Quickness! That's our first principle!"

"Of all martial arts techniques, speed is the only way to break through defenses!"

"The core selling point of our demo version is the satisfying contrast and the game mechanics."

"It's not about fancy technical specifications like ray tracing or hair rendering!"

"We'll talk about those things later when we have the money."

"It's not important now!"

Upon hearing this, Pei Qianqian, an artist, immediately sat up straight.

She hadn't said anything earlier, mainly because the pressure on the art side was indeed immense.

But if it's just a demo version, then there's a huge range of choices.

"Qianqian, you should take care of the art style!"

"We cannot be greedy for big things now."

"You can go for a lighter, more cartoonish style. The characters don't need to be too complicated, and the scenes should be kept simple, just memorable!"

Hearing this, Pei Qianqian herself felt her thoughts were starting to flow smoothly.

Make it cartoonish and simple.

Use existing models whenever possible.

"Buy the materials if you can, outsource if you can! Use your best resources where they matter most!"

"Okay, boss!"

Pei Qianqian nodded immediately.

Soon, for the next period of time, Chaoxi Game Studio completely fell into a frenzied development mode.

With the general direction finalized, all content will proceed step by step.

Under Jiang Bo's precise framework guidance, all unnecessary details were ruthlessly cut off, and all the effort was focused on the core enjoyment experience.

Two weeks later, in the afternoon.

In the Chaoxi Games office, the final version of "I Found the Imperial Seal of the State!" was finally completed on the computer screen.

"President Jiang... the final packet testing is complete. There are no serious bugs, and the process is perfectly closed!"

"In other words, our game is finally finished!"

"good!"

Jiang Bo didn't waste any words. He sat down at the computer and opened the backend of DeepBlue, the largest game platform in China.

On the screen, the game listing information has been filled out.

[Game Title: I Found the Imperial Seal of the State!]

[Genre: City Management/Identity Development/Single-Player Simulation]

[Developed by: Chaoxi Games]

Price: 10 yuan

[Summary: What's it like to buy the Imperial Seal of the State for 10 yuan at a street stall? Don't ask, the answer is: I'm preparing to ascend the throne!]

Jiang Bo checked the listing information again.

There is no problem.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, he moved the mouse and clicked the submit button.

soon.

Submission successful!

[The game "I Found the Imperial Seal of the State!" has entered the new game review queue.]