When I write a bug it becomes the core gameplay

Chapter 537: Using the Nitian Resource Library

Gu Fan began to introduce the basic idea of ​​​​this product.

"The so-called "Fantasy Book" can basically be regarded as some kind of derivative outside the game.

"Players can still experience the complete game content without buying it. But if they buy it, they can experience it more and have a more immersive feeling.

"As for what its basic function is aimed at, this is it."

As Gu Fan said this, he took out a small figurine from the drawer.

This figure looks quite cute, with a small, round base and a cute little fire-breathing dragon on top.

“On the surface it looks like a figure, but actually it has an NFC chip inside.

“When you use a controller or other specific peripherals to sense the chip, you can get some props related to the figure in the game.

"For example, in this game, the player will be given a small dragon egg when they play it for the first time, so that the player can hatch the dragon; and after that, they can play it once a day, although the dragon egg will not be given again. , but will give you some feed such as fish meat, as well as special props for cultivating this little dragon.

"So, the idea of ​​"Fantasy Book" is also based on this basic function."

Lilith took the figure in her hand and played with it. It was quite exquisite, but obviously, it was obviously on the expensive side simply based on the value of the figure.

The greater significance of this gadget is that it can have a certain linkage with the game content, although this linkage may be relatively simple.

Gu Fan's idea is to fully expand this simple linkage.

Let players mistakenly think that they are buying a derivative that can greatly improve the game experience at the beginning, so as to better attract players into the game.

Lilith thought for a while: "Then what is our "Fantasy Book" mainly used for?

“If you want to ensure the best display effect, does it have to be made like a tablet?

"As the player's plot progresses, different screen contents can be displayed. It can also be equipped with a variety of rich NFC functions, so players can find new things every time they scan."

Gu Fan obviously does not agree with this view: "Tablet computers are definitely not feasible, and the cost cannot be controlled.

“Theoretically, there is no difference between making it a tablet and making it a specific APP.

“But if it is made into an APP, it will be difficult to give players that special ‘check-in feeling’.

"So I still prefer to make peripheral products with lower cost, such as paper books."

This truth is actually not difficult to figure out.

To ensure the best display effect, a tablet is definitely the best choice.

But it is impossible for Nitian to actually build a tablet computer by himself. He can only go to the corresponding digital manufacturer to make a co-branded model. And even if there is a co-branded tablet, the real functionality depends on the corresponding APP.

So for players, buying this co-branded tablet makes almost no sense.

And even if players can implement many functions on the APP, it is ultimately virtual and there is no way to simulate the feeling of "checking in".

When tourists check in, they need to have a physical book and stamp it with a physical seal, so that it feels good.

If you just take a picture with your mobile phone, then use positioning software to locate it, and sign in in a specific APP, what’s the point?

Therefore, although the display effect of the tablet computer is good, it is completely unsuitable for the original plan.

"But, does anyone really want paper books?" Lilith frowned slightly.

Obviously, if everyone doesn’t like the product itself, there’s no way to trick them into buying it, let alone generating negative emotions.

Gu Fan explained: “Actually, paper books can do a lot of things.

“First of all, paper books can be made into three-dimensional books, that is, when each page is opened, the folding details are automatically unfolded to form a three-dimensional scene.

“Secondly, paper books can also be used with a reading pen.

"The cost of a reading pen is actually very low. Two to three hundred yuan is enough. Its principle is also very simple: there are some very subtle symbols on the pages of paper books, and the reading pen can scan these symbols to Determine the appropriate content.

“Finally, NFC or other various functions can also be inserted into the paper book, and there is no problem at all in linking it with games.

“We can develop a special controller with built-in NFC function and built-in reading pen scanning function, which can be used to cooperate with this physical book to create more complex effects.

"It can be paired with the mission system in "Endless Fantasy Legend 2" to bring players an 'impressive' gaming experience."

Lilith nodded suddenly: "I probably understand!

“The main function of this fantasy book is to deliberately create a ‘check-in’ feeling.

“Use the three-dimensional landscapes in the physical book to correspond to various areas in the game, or various plot chapters, to create artificial check-in points.

“In order to pursue perfection and make this collection a witness to their gaming experience, players will pursue details and perfection, and carefully experience the content of the game from beginning to end.

“Even if they encounter some setbacks along the way, they will look at the half-finished fantasy book and persevere.

“But we actually buried a lot of holes in the game’s plot and experience.

"If there is no such thing as fantasy books, players may deliberately skip certain branches based on online reviews to improve their game experience." But with fantasy books, players have to hold their noses to pass the level!

"Hey, wait, if it's just for players to have to play, then can't we just design all the tasks as must-dos?"

Gu Fan shook his head: "No, no, no, Mr. Li, there is a problem of psychological changes here.

"If we don't make a fantasy book, but simply design all tasks as must-do content, or very forcefully lock the entire game process for players, this can certainly create negative emotions, but players can also Just choose not to play.

“If players don’t play, it’s all for naught.

“But fantasy books are different.

“It is a separately purchased product, which can also be regarded as a set set, and is beautifully crafted in itself.

“Players buy fantasy books not out of compulsion, but out of their natural desire.

"Since it is a decision made by oneself, even if the players feel unhappy, there is a high probability that they will stick to it."

Lilith nodded after thinking: "Well, it does make sense!

“If you do many wrong things yourself, you will often be stubborn to the end; but if these mistakes are caused by others, you will definitely shirk responsibility as soon as possible.

"Not bad, Gu Fan, you really understand the psychology of players!"

Check out the 16-9 book bar to see the correct version!

Gu Fan coughed twice and said, "No matter where you are, this is all because of your good teaching, Mr. Li."

Lilith stood up and took a few steps confidently: "Okay, that's it!

"You will be responsible for the production of "Fantasy Book", including the design planning and specific functions of this book. You must think carefully...

"By the way, we need to make a controller that can scan the contents of the book, right? You can also think carefully about how to make this joint-branded controller."

Gu Fan nodded: "Don't worry, Mr. Li, I will do my best!"

He paused for a moment and then said: "By the way, Mr. Li, there is one more thing that I need you to make up your mind in advance."

Lilith was in a good mood at this time, nodded and said: "Well, you tell me."

Gu Fan opened a table on his computer, which showed the preliminary estimated resource amount of "Endless Fantasy Legend 2".

"To put it simply...Mr. Li, the size you are currently planning is a bit beyond the limit of our company's development capabilities.

"And it's not a 30% or 50% super, it's a five times super."

Lilith was stunned for a moment: "Huh? What do you mean? Are you saying that this game may not be produced within the time I expected?

“Didn’t we already do so much preparation work before?

"Zhou Yang, Wei Chengjie, and Su Tong have all been thrown out to be responsible for a large studio each. Together with our original R&D team, we are actually using four times the manpower of other large companies to do this.

“We can make games that other companies make in four years in one year, isn’t that too much?

"What's more, we can reuse the resources related to "Endless Fantasy Legend". Coupled with the upgrade of the editor, I think the development time of about one year is very reasonable."

Gu Fan coughed slightly: "If we estimate based on the workload of other game companies in about three years, we can complete the development in one year. It can be completed if we work hard.

"But the problem is that the current workload of "Endless Fantasy Legend 2" is actually the workload of other game companies in about eight years."

Lilith was stunned for a moment: "Eight years? Gu Fan, don't talk nonsense, how could it be eight years?

"I wonder if the sequel isn't much bigger than Legend of Endless Fantasy?"

Gu Fan shook his head: "Mr. Li, it's just that you think it's about the same. In fact, if you count the resources, you will find that the volume of "Endless Fantasy Legend 2" is almost several times that of the previous game.

“Although we have cut off some of the more complex mechanical changes, there are too many game characters we have to design!

“One hundred characters need to have different appearances, modeling and skills. Even if some actions can be universal, the workload is quite ridiculous.

“Moreover, we have to design many different game areas. Even if there are only seven or eight large maps, each large map must actually be at least a quarter or even a third of the size of "Endless Fantasy Legend".

“If other companies in the industry were to produce it, they would basically be able to develop a large map with a dozen characters at most in a year.

“But they can continue to develop, for example, release it in the first year, and then one major version every year, and ultimately it will take about seven or eight years to complete the entire development.

“We can’t, because we can’t modify it later, so we have to develop all these contents from the beginning.

"Of course, if Mr. Li can accept a development cycle of at least two and a half years, we can overcome it if all employees work together."

Lilith frowned immediately: "That won't work, absolutely not!"

Two and a half years is too long for her. Even if this game can really earn a lot of negative emotions, it is still too long.

In the same amount of time, if you play one game every half a year, you can make five games.

The more games you play, the higher the success rate of collecting negative emotions, so Lilith attaches great importance to timeliness.

Gu Fan was silent for a moment: "Well, Mr. Li, there is one last way.

"We have made use of Nitian's previous game resource library and integrated the content of previous games as much as possible, which may further improve the development speed of the game."

(End of chapter)