Reboot the age of gaming

Chapter 217 "Ink Cloud and Mist" released (two chapters in one)

On the rental app, several people look at the house together.

"how about this?"

"The space is a bit cramped, right? It's enough for the time being. If we want to recruit people in the future, will we have to move the place? No, no, I think it will be done in one step."

"I think so. It may not be possible to do it in one step, but at least you have to find a place that can accommodate a hundred or so people."

"What about this one? It has a lot of space, and it's not expensive."

"The place is enough, but the location is a bit off."

"This? Forget it, the surrounding environment is not very good."

"This is a bit off."

"Don't worry, just look for it slowly, anyway, it's not going to move out anytime soon."

Zhong Ming and the others looked at the new office location on it, and temporarily locked in a few alternatives.

There are quite a lot of requirements for the new office location. The place should be large, the environment should be good, the nearby supporting facilities, transportation and so on should be considered as much as possible.As for the price, as long as it's not ridiculously expensive.

After seeing it on the Internet, you still need to go to the field for inspection, but these house viewing apps have a panoramic viewing function. Basically, the interior layout, surrounding environment and other content can be seen online, and you can see it on the spot. There are not many things left.Therefore, as long as a few people go to take a look separately to ensure that the information is true and there are no pitfalls, they can roughly confirm it.

……

Zhong Ming went out to look at the two finalized office locations. He felt that they were all okay, but he was not particularly satisfied, so he thought about going around again.

After seeing the house, Zhong Ming went to Zhihuan Technology for a trip.

It was still Yang Chengye who came out to greet him, and he was very happy to see Zhong Ming: "Mr. Zhong, the audio collection is basically completed, and we can see the effect today!"

Zhong Ming nodded: "Well, that's why I came here. Let's take a look."

Yang Chengye and Zhong Ming came to the recording studio, the recording here had just finished not long ago.

Zhao Shanshan was sitting on the side, swinging his two thin legs boredly.Her work is basically completed, but she can't leave yet, because there may be some sounds that need to be re-recorded.

After the sound source collection is completed, the intelligent system will generate Chanel's voice according to the sound source, and at the same time detect whether there are some places that are not natural or stuck. If there are, it is necessary to arrange voice actors to supplement these parts to ensure that Chanel The sound is intact and natural, without that very obvious electronic falsetto.

When Zhao Shanshan saw Zhong Ming coming, he made a very arrogant face at Zhong Ming.

Zhong Ming Yile, this little girl is eccentric.

According to Yang Chengye, during the period of dubbing, Zhao Xingshan was quite serious about her work. Sometimes she recorded more than ten hours at a time. She didn't mess around or complain.

Yang Chengye said to the staff next to him: "Call out Chanel's voice library, match it with a model, and package it into a smart module to see the preliminary effect."

The staff nodded: "It looks fine, but there may be some minor flaws."

Yang Chengye: "I know."

The staff operates on the computer and transfers all the relevant data to the intelligent module connected to the computer.

Soon, the transfer is complete.

Yang Chengye installed the smart module on the wall, and then said in a normal volume: "Chanel?"

"What's the matter with Miss Ben?"

In the open space in the center of the room, a light blue translucent figure appeared. Within two to three seconds, this translucent phantom gradually solidified, and Chanel, who was about as tall as a real person, appeared.

Height 168 (with high heels), two-color ponytail, after coming out, he yawned as if he just woke up.

Zhao Shanshan's expression was a bit exciting, because Chanel's voice was both familiar and unfamiliar to her, after all, they were all collected from her.This feeling is like listening to your own voice in a chat software, which is a bit weird.

A staff member in charge of producing the sound source next to him whispered: "It's so dragging..."

Yang Chengye smiled and explained: "There are three personality settings for free choice. This kind of personality is like this. We call it 'prototypical personality'."

"Oh, that's how it is." The staff understood.

The staff here are only responsible for sound source collection, and they are not very clear about some specific settings of the smart module and the specific effects of the smart AI, so I ask this question.

Indeed, for those who don't know well, hearing Chanel's first sentence in this tone will be a bit surprising.

When other smart modules talk to their owners, they often have that cute feeling and are very obedient.For example, when you first activate it, you usually say: "Hello, master, what can I do for you?" or "Master, I am here, waiting for your orders at any time."

But Chanel is not. Zhihuan Technology has specially set up three personality models for Chanel, namely: prototype personality, traditional personality and independent personality.

The traditional character is the character of other intelligent modules. Chanel's character is gentle and pleasant, very obedient. She opens her mouth and shuts up the master, and serves wholeheartedly. She will never have any behavior that violates the master's orders.

Of course, this is a conservative approach.

After all, this smart module is aimed at the most users, so there is nothing wrong with being conservative.Users can choose not to, but not without.

The archetypal personality, relatively speaking, is a bit of a compromise. Chanel will still complete the various tasks assigned by the master, but her tone and movements are different from other intelligences, and she will appear more arrogant.

As for the independent personality, it is completely shown as an independent person. Chanel will also lose her temper, and her personality is more prominent.But overall, Chanel is very friendly to her master.When designing it before, Zhong Ming joked that this mode can be called "wife mode". Although Chanel is very kind to her master, she still has conflicts.

There are three modes, which will be selected when the user activates the smart module for the first time, and the interface will briefly introduce the differences of these three modes.Of course, if users don't like the mode they choose, they can change it at any time.

Now Yang Chengye chooses the archetypal character, which is a relatively compromise option.

"Xia Nai'er, let's play a game." Yang Chengye said.

"Okay, I see, you need me to carry. Don't worry, leave it to me!"

The image of Chanel sat down in front of the screen, and a virtual handle appeared on her hand.

At the same time, the TV and the game console are automatically turned on and connected.

Yang Chengye started playing games with Chanel.

According to the settings, Chanel's game level is relatively high, and her operating skills are roughly equivalent to the top 30% of players. The game IQ is set to be slightly lower, but it is definitely above the level of ordinary players.

This game level can be freely adjusted within a certain range. If players feel that Chanel is too strong and affects their game experience, they can properly lower Chanel's level and carry it by themselves.

After all, the level of players is uneven, and it is really possible to be carried by the computer.

Of course, Chanel only supports the two-player or multiplayer mode of playing stand-alone games with players, and cannot replace players to play competitive online games. This is also a limitation on the artificial intelligence system. After all, Chanel's level is so high. It would be troublesome for ordinary players to ask Chanel to help them score.

Yang Chengye played for a while, and then tested other aspects, such as talking directly with Chanel, you can change the settings of the smart module, and you can also control various smart home appliances at home.

Chanel's smart module has a deep learning system. During the user's use, it will make slight corrections to the smart system according to the user's reaction and preference.

For example, if a player has a favorite game, Chanel will automatically expand the database of other games of the same type, and even recommend the player to play a game that he may be interested in; at the same time, for players with different personalities, although Choosing the same model, Chanel's personality will also be slightly different.

Zhao Shanshan looked at the virtual Chanel, a little shocked.

Make it a little real!
Especially the fact that you can play games with you is so attractive!

Finding someone to play with is the biggest pain point and the most urgent need for many players.

It is of course possible to find friends, but friends happen to also like the same kind of game.Especially when players like certain niche games and unpopular games, it is too difficult to play with friends.

But the point is that in some games, you have to form a team to play in order to get the best gaming experience.

For example, "Road to Despair" that Yang Chengye is playing now is such a game.From Zhong Ming's point of view, this game is not too different from the "Diablo" in the previous life. It is a game with brushing as the core fun.

This game is relatively small, not too many people play it, but you can go to the Internet to form a team with strangers, but this time after finishing the game, you will change to a new one next time, there is no interaction between each other, it will be more boring.

If you play by yourself, it is boring and less efficient.

With Chanel, when playing "Road to Despair", you can directly choose the two-player mode, play a character by yourself, and Chanel play a character, brush equipment together, and interact with Chanel, and exchange equipment with each other. The fun started right away.

Zhong Ming saw Zhao Shanshan's eyes shining, and asked, "How about it, do you want it?"

Zhao Shanshan nodded vigorously: "I want to! I want her to play games with me! But I just feel a little strange, as if I am playing with myself."

Zhong Ming said: "The price should be 998, let's buy one."

Yang Chengye laughed: "Why is this being sold? It's okay, if Miss Zhao likes it, I'll give you one later."

"Look how generous Mr. Yang is!" Zhao Shanshan said.

"Come on, come and feel it?" Yang Chengye handed the controller to Zhao Shanshan, who happily went to play games with Chanel.

Yang Chengye sat down beside Zhong Ming: "How is it?"

Zhong Ming nodded: "Very good, I think there is a lot to do. Is the release date set?"

Yang Chengye looked at the date on the bracelet: "Tentatively, the online sale will start on January 1. But before that, there will be a science and technology exhibition on January 23, and I plan to take it there to showcase with other products of our company." Let’s test the tone of the players first.”

Zhong Ming nodded: "Where is the price? Or 998?"

Yang Chengye nodded: "Yes, but I'm also wondering whether the first batch of users will be given a discount, such as 888. Although it costs a few dollars, at least the publicity effect will be better."

Zhong Ming thought for a while: "I have an idea. The discount for the first batch is worse than selling the Platinum Collector's Edition."

"Huh? Platinum Collector's Edition? Same as the game?" Yang Chengye was taken aback.

"Yes, part of the first batch sells the original version, and the other part sells the platinum collector's edition. Inside the collector's edition, there are Chanel's customized figures, as well as some simple small peripherals, mouse pads, key chains, custom bracelets and wristbands, etc. Of course, it is mainly hand-made. It sells for 1288."

Yang Chengye was overjoyed: "Then the first co-authored batch not only has no discount, but also increased the price. Has 998 become 1288?"

Zhong Ming smiled: "1288 is a price cut. Why can't a figure be sold for four or five hundred? Now, in addition to the smart module of 998, there are also a bunch of peripherals and figures. Of course, consumers are earning money."

"Okay, that's a way. Chanel is really suitable for making figures. Then I will tell them to contact the relevant companies to make figures in the near future, and strive to produce some in batches before the official release. However, Are you sure someone will buy the Platinum Collector's Edition?" Yang Chengye asked.

Zhong Ming said firmly: "Of course, you think that those who like Chanel are a group of people. They are all legendary geeks, do you understand geeks? Everyone is very rich, 1288 brings figures, it is simply It’s equivalent to free gift, can you not buy it?”

……

the next day.

"Ink and Cloud" is officially on sale.

On the day of its release, "Ink and Cloud" entered the top ten rankings in multiple game markets, and sparked heated discussions on the Internet!
On Weibo, various well-known big Vs, especially the big Vs in the cultural circle, took the platform to promote it, and even President Qian of the Calligraphy Association praised this game!

Under this kind of offensive, "Ink and Cloud" successfully appeared on the hot searches on various Internet sites, and the situation is very good!
In terms of income, "Ink Cloud and Mist" still continued the level of the previous three games, and did not embarrass Shimmer Studios.

In addition to the 180 million prize money for the first prize of the Global Game Art Concept Competition, the sales volume of "Ink and Cloud" in the first month is expected to exceed 50, and the price is 20 yuan, which means that the first month's turnover will be around [-] million.

As a relatively niche independent game, it is already extremely amazing to have such sales.

In this way, the three games "Latent Red Road", "Working Dog Survival Manual", and "Ink and Cloud" have an average monthly turnover of nearly 1000 million, and other miscellaneous income, such as Zhong Ming's "Fantasy Realm 》 over there to help with the plot, and the money spent by Zhihuan Technology in the first stage of buying the copyright of Chanel, all in all, the studio already has more than [-] million funds in its account.

(End of this chapter)