After a simple dinner, Shen Miaomiao took Gu Sheng into the studio:
"Let's get started! I can't wait!"
For Shen Miaomiao, this is a brand new life experience.
From an intern president who knew nothing about games, to now serving as the chief designer of a game!
In the past, she often saw Lao Gu's name appearing at the end of the game.
Just like a movie.
On the huge screen, Lao Gu’s name dominated the space!
【Director:SamGu】
The high sense of ceremony made Shen Miaomiao feel extremely excited every time she saw this scene!
He is really handsome!
Now, I also have this opportunity!
Shen Miaomiao was really excited when she thought that the words [Director: Miia Shen] would appear on the screen in the future!
Looking at the excited little Nezha, Gu Sheng was a little dumbfounded:
"We don't have a project yet. How can we start with it? We don't have to start a project first."
"Oh oh oh, yes, project approval,"
Shen Miaomiao held her chin with both hands, rested her elbows on the table and meditated hard, her white and tender feet dangling in her slippers, her big eyes turning:
"Then what game should we make?"
Lao Gu said that the game should not be too big, so it should be released on the PC platform.
Then the game format needs to be a bit more original, so that it can become topical.
It is best to stick to the type that Golden Wind has produced before and try to win steadily.
Shen Miaomiao was just out of line, she was not stupid, especially when she got serious.
The most important thing is that Golden Wind has produced more than ten games since its establishment. She has not accumulated much experience in losing money. Doesn’t she still know how to make money?
"How about... pixel style?"
Chief designer Shen Miaomiao quickly gave her answer!
"Oh? Not bad, tell me what you think?"
Gu Sheng hugged his shoulders and stretched out his hand to signal Shen Miaomiao to explain his reasons.
What ideas could Shen Miaomiao have!
She was simply stabbed in the back too hard by the game "Vampire Survivor"!
It all left a psychological shadow on her!
It was obviously an unpopular style, but she was blindly directed like a genius. With Lao Gu's adjustment and production, she suddenly created a hit!
Not only has the "pixel style" returned to the public eye, but even now, there are still many fledgling small studios replicating the "vampire-like" gameplay!
Now, Golden Wind is once again producing a pixel-style mini-game, which will definitely cause a wave of popularity!
The most important thing is that the pixel style is small in size and meets Lao Gu's requirements.
"I just think that "Vampire Survivor" was too successful back then, and it was easy to control the size,"
Shen Miaomiao shrugged and said:
"How about we make a second part?"
The game that brought Golden Wind to prominence and earned Gu Sheng the title of ‘Supernova’ is now about to release its second installment.
After thinking about it, Shen Miaomiao felt that there was nothing wrong with this matter and it would definitely make money.
However.
Gu Sheng shook his head: "The idea of pixel style is okay, but the second part of Vampire... is not very good."
There are too many homogeneous games on the market today.
Not a good choice.
Hearing this, Shen Miaomiao was also shocked.
Oh, right!
I can't think about making money!
Because according to the past routine, only when I try to find ways to make the game lose money, I will be inspired by it, and I will be possessed by Lao Gu and turn into an excellent designer who makes mistakes!
Think of this!
Shen Miaomiao began to think divergently.
How can I lose money on a pixelated style product?
First of all, what are the characteristics of pixel style?
paste.
To put it mildly, it’s streamlined.
So in this high ambiguity situation, which game type is the worst to perform?
action!
An idea flashed in Shen Miaomiao's mind.
Since the characters in this art style are composed of pixel blocks, the expressiveness of movements is definitely not as strong as in the conventional style!
But, just about to speak!
Shen Miaomiao then thought again, no!
Because in today's mainstream PC game market, the two most popular game types are ACT (action) and MOBA (multiplayer online tactical competition).
The pixel-style ACT game seems to have the potential to become popular.
It would be better for me to think of a game type that is so cold that it makes people shiver.
So in the pixel art style, apart from actions, what else can’t be done well?
Shen Miaomiao rolled her eyes and raised her eyebrows.
expression.
Character expressions.
Due to the blurry images, the main characters in pixel-style games generally have expressionless faces, making it difficult to express emotions, anger, sorrow, and fear.
Expressions are related to emotions, and game emotions are driven by the game story.
so--!!!
Snapped!
Shen Miaomiao slapped her face!
Got it!
"Let's make a pixel-style story-oriented role-playing game!"
Wow!
After saying that, Shen Miaomiao herself felt scared!
What kind of plan does Lao Gu have to make for this piece of shit to make it popular and popular?
Am I going a little too far?
However!
Just thought of this!
I saw Gu Sheng opposite me slap him in the face!
Snapped!
"Okay! What a great idea! Good, good!"
Gu Sheng nodded repeatedly:
"Pixel style story-oriented RPG!"
"What a great idea!"
Shen Miaomiao was frightened!
Breaking into a cold sweat!
Hey! Hey! Hey! What did I say? Did I say that as long as I want to lose money, Lao Gu, a terrifying whale, can make huge profits?!
Good boy, luckily my aunt is more skilled!
Otherwise, we will fall into another trap!
It's so scary.
Shen Miaomiao was afraid that Gu Shengzheng would die.
Fortunately, this is a charity project, so there is no need to calculate profits and losses!
call--
I'm so awesome, I found the correct way to use Lao Gu.
Shen Miaomiao gave herself a thumbs up in her heart.
And Gu Sheng was also very satisfied with the idea proposed by Shen Miaomiao!
First of all, the size of the pixel style game is not large and the amount of work is average. It is enough to hand it over to the outsourcing team, and it will have no impact on the development of the escape project.
Secondly, the production of this kind of game is not very difficult. Under his own guidance, Shen Miaomiao is fully capable of it.
Finally, the plot was determined to be in the direction of an RPG.
This type is really great.
After all, for a novice like Xiao Nezha, neither action design nor combat numerical perfection is something she can easily master.
The plot-oriented setting just avoids this problem!
This means that as long as you perfect the plot, this game will be successful!
Think of this!
Gu Sheng started thinking.
Pixel style, RPG, plot-oriented, and it also needs to fit in with the charity theme.
The answer seems to be coming soon.
"Okay, I probably know how to build a framework for you,"
Gu Sheng smiled and said:
"Give me two or three days."
…
Set the time!
The next day!
At breakfast time, the project department welcomed a ‘unexpected guest’.
As the door of the big office opened, Shen Miaomiao appeared with her head peeping out, carrying fried dough sticks and soy milk.
Don't talk about others.
Even Gu Sheng, who was chatting about projects with Lu Bian Dajiang while eating, was stunned!
In an instant!
The project department, which was originally bustling with people, was completely silent.
Everyone widened their eyes and looked at Shen Miaomiao.
"Uh...hey..."
Shen Miaomiao looked a little embarrassed and grinned:
"It's okay, you guys can chat, I'm just here to...study."
good!
Shen Miaomiao, who was about to start a new experience in life, was so excited that she stayed up all night yesterday, like a primary school student who was about to go on a spring outing.
Although just improvising will not make her an experienced industry insider instantly.
But the so-called "sharpening one's skills in battle" is just a waste of time.
While Lao Gu was working on the project for the past three days, she also wanted to see what the daily game production work was like and learn how to communicate with the outsourcing team efficiently.
After a brief silence!
Gu Sheng stuffed the fried dough sticks into his mouth and clapped with both hands!
"Welcome Mr. Shen to visit the project department to observe and guide the work!"
Next!
Wow——!!!
Thunderous applause!
Everyone stood up and applauded to welcome Shen Miaomiao.
However, it can be seen that everyone's welcome seems to be filled with doubts.
After all, in the past, the number of times the president came to the project department was not even as frequent as going to the leisure area to grab snacks!
Why did you suddenly come to the project department today and look like you were stationed there?
Do you want to inspect the work? Or do you want to supervise our usual working status?
Everyone is confused.
but!
This doubt only lasted less than an hour.
Because it’s just after breakfast time!
Shen Miaomiao went back to her office, brought a notebook and pen, found a chair and sat behind Boss Gu, and began to observe and study, taking notes carefully!
Damn it!
Mr. Ou is really here to learn!
Everyone in the project department was shocked!
It’s like seeing the iron trees blooming and the sun rising in the west!
Since Shen Miaomiao is their good boss and the company's mascot, no one dislikes her.
Therefore, while everyone was amazed, they were also very excited!
Just half a day!
Shen Miaomiao learned the traditional art skill of the project department, 'Swivel Chair Racing', and began to shuttle between the three major groups, receiving all the teachings from the elites of each group.
"The process of using an engine to develop games is actually, to put it bluntly, the process of using computer language to write game scripts and allowing various game objects to interact. So generally speaking, we not only need to learn computer language, but also master the use and use of game engines. Deep development, just like the 'Fantasy 5' we have been using..."
In the programming group, Chief Programming Team Leader Lu Bian gave personal guidance and explained to Mr. Ou the role of the programming group in the development process and its scope of work.
"...So generally speaking, the planning team converts the text in the project into the actual art style and presentation effect of the game. For example, the battle planner will usually coordinate with the action engineers of the art team to strive to make the action engineers Complete the expected combat movements and skill movements, do you understand what I say, Miao Miao-san?"
In the planning team, Sato stood next to Shen Miaomiao with his waist bent, his hands close to the trouser line, respectfully.
"We usually coordinate with the planning team to design images according to the established art style and original painting concept drawings, which are the terminal of expression and the link most directly facing the players. Generally speaking, the art team has the original painting They are composed of designers, scene designers, character designers, lighting designers, special effects, UI, action designers, character rigging, animation CG, etc., and the division of labor they are responsible for is also different..."
In the art group, deputy group leaders Jiang Shan and Yuki were on the left and right, like two guardians, explaining to Shen Miaomiao.
For a time, the atmosphere in the project department was extremely heated.
even!
Due to Shen Miaomiao's arrival and her humbly learning attitude, everyone's work efficiency has improved a lot!
Because everyone knows that it is impossible for Mr. Ou to learn so many things in an instant.
The current Ou Zong is still at the stage of roughly understanding it.
Therefore, in order to give Mr. Ou a comprehensive understanding, everyone wants to push the progress forward a little more so that they can give her examples to explain what is going on here and what is going on there, so that true knowledge comes from practice.
And once this kind of enthusiasm arises, it's easy for people to lose track of time.
Not only everyone in the project department would forget the time, but Shen Miaomiao herself would also forget the time!
Because in this process of constantly raising and solving problems, the sense of accomplishment will become higher and higher gradually!
Of course.
The main reason for this increasing sentiment is that this group of people like this industry and are full of hope.
Moreover, the atmosphere in the project department is extremely harmonious, and the salary is really high!
Make a lot of money with like-minded friends in a rising industry that you like!
I believe it is difficult for someone to restrain themselves from working overtime.
As for Shen Miaomiao, she would take down more than ten pages of notes almost every day. She was so densely packed that she was even more serious than when she was in school!
Although I have a headache every day when I go home, luckily I have Lao Gu.
Gu Sheng could massage her head and answer her questions, which was very useful.
And in this process.
Shen Miaomiao finally realized how complicated the development of a game was and how huge its structure was!
At the same time, the admiration for Gu Sheng is also increasing day by day!
So many departments, so many people, so much work!
He was actually able to divide the work and coordinate everything with ease!
This is not something that can be explained by just saying "you are familiar with it"!
In addition to massive work experience, a multi-core Pentium CPU is also essential!
certainly!
besides!
Shen Miaomiao is also increasingly looking forward to the pixel game that will be developed by herself!
In a blink of an eye!
The lively three days of study are over!
And this day!
When the two returned home, the first thing Shen Miaomiao did was to hold Gu Sheng, her big eyes shining brightly:
"It's the third day! Where is that one?"
Seeing that little Nezha looked impatient, Gu Sheng deliberately teased her and pretended to be stupid: "What's the third day? Which one?"
"That's it!"
Shen Miaomiao raised her eyebrows:
"thick."
"Thick..." Gu Sheng sat on the sofa and moved his shoulders: "Dictionary?"
"Oh no!" Shen Miaomiao consciously walked around behind Gu Sheng and massaged his shoulders: "Is there a story and setting in it?"
"The story and settings..." Gu Sheng twisted his neck again: "A bound story book?"
"No!" Shen Miaomiao bared her teeth and said anxiously: "What have I learned in these two days? Think about it again?"
"Oh! Hi!" Gu Sheng clapped his hands and said happily: "You should have told me earlier, otherwise I would have known!"
Talking!
Gu Sheng took out a textbook from his bag and showed it to Shen Miaomiao behind him.
It was a professional book that Gu Sheng read when he was still in school - "C++ from Beginner to Master"
It's just that he erased the word "proficient" and replaced it with "buried".
As a result, the book became - "C++ from Getting Started to Being Buried".
"I can kill you!!!"
Shen Miaomiao was furious on the spot. She stood behind Gu Sheng and hooked his neck with her backhand:
"Hand over the plan to me——!!!"
"Hey hey hey——!!!"
Gu Sheng was choked by little Nezha. Seeing that the situation was not going well, he hurriedly slapped the sofa and admitted defeat.
Press the remote control at the same time, and the projection in the living room will lower:
"Relax... let go, let go... I'm joking with you... there's a project... the project is coming soon..."
Buzz——
Fixed as the projection screen is lowered.
Bada.
Projection is on.
The next second, a game cover appeared on the projection screen.
Among the vast stars, a bright moon hangs high in the sky.
The warm light emanating from the lighthouse outlines two embracing shadows.
Next to the lighthouse is the name of this charity game——
"To the moon,"
Gu Sheng breathed a sigh of relief and rubbed his neck: