It's night, twilight is approaching, and the gentle moonlight embellishes the elegant glass curtain wall of the ETHem Intercontinental Hotel.
In the suite located on the top floor, soft and soothing music flows slowly, and the warm dim light envelopes the two figures hugging each other intimately, and the figures slowly dancing to the music are vaguely reflected on the wall——
"Did you enjoy the dinner with the organizer?"
"It's very good. Executives from IDC and UBM have come. They are very satisfied with our performance and even want to invite us to continue to be the main guests of the next session."
"Please ask them to spare me. Without you, God knows how many manufacturers I have to deal with. My original travel plan with Sister Chu Chu has been disrupted..."
"But I heard from Secretary Chu that your performance is very good, are you able to do it with ease?"
"I'm just a worker trying to hold on."
"Director Shen, if you say that you are a part-time worker in this position, is it a bit of a mockery of us employees who actually work for you?"
"Excuse me, sir, how could you say such shameless things? Not to mention those manufacturer representatives, even the rats in Stockholm, now we know that you are the person in charge of GW. They call it "don't look at the monk's face to see the Buddha" noodle……"
"Has anyone ever told you that you're cute when you pretend to be angry and puff out your little face?"
"Hey? This is a bit of a blunt change of topic... Do you want a kiss?"
"Aren't you more blunt?"
"Don't talk nonsense. You won't come back again when you can't miss the opportunity. Now I'm showing my good will and I have a mysterious surprise message for you."
"real?"
"Fake!"
"You can kiss me even if it's fake, you'll make money anyway..."
"Hmm... I hate bags, you are..."
The temperature in the room seemed to be getting hotter and hotter, and the warm lights made their cheeks become rosier.
The gentle dancing steps became more and more blurry, and the gentle flow of rubbing her ears and temples made the charming Keren squint her eyes in the night, and the faint halo trembled on her long and fine eyelashes.
But at this moment.
Jingle Bell--
Jingle Bell--
The sudden ringing of the cell phone interrupted this confused moment.
laugh--
Shen Miaomiao couldn't help but rolled her eyes, she was angry and funny, and secretly said to herself that the TV series is not cheating on me, it's really frustrating to call at this time.
He gave Gu Sheng a light slap and said, "Answer the phone, I'm a busy man."
Gu Sheng also rolled his eyes helplessly, as if a fire was stuck in his chest.
But he turned around and looked at the time.
It's only eight o'clock.
For a moment, I couldn't tell whether it was the two of them who didn't understand the timing, or the caller who didn't understand the style.
When he came to the living room and picked up the phone, Gu Sheng looked at the caller ID with a sudden look on his face. He hurriedly sat on the sofa and answered the phone:
"Hello, Bian'er? You're calling so early. Is there any progress?"
good.
The caller was Lu Bian.
Hearing this, Shen Miaomiao couldn't help being surprised.
It's eight o'clock in the evening in Stockholm, but it's...two or three o'clock in the morning in China?!
My old swan!
Lu Bian called at this time. It was definitely not because he suddenly missed Lao Gu in the middle of the night and wanted to call him to say hello.
That is to say!
At this moment, they are still working overtime in the company, and they even seem to be preparing to fight all night long!
Sure enough, as soon as I was no longer in the company, the company went against the grain, completely ignoring the company system and wantonly trampling on the no overtime policy!
hateful!
When I go back, I will buy a lot of delicious food, and then I will deduct your snack coins!
Which good company can work overtime until two or three in the morning?
Go crazy!
Shen Miaomiao wrinkled her little nose, then sat on the other end of the sofa and leaned half-ly, ready to hear what they were working on now, as for working overtime so late.
While listening, my smooth and white thighs poked out from under the bathrobe, looming.
The pink arches of her feet lightly stepped on the outside of Gu Sheng's thighs, and her delicate toes boredly and restlessly teased the string of the bathrobe hanging down from Gu Sheng's waist.
Turning around, she was caught by Gu Sheng's big hand. The slight heat in her palm made her blush and she bit her red lips with a sly smile.
Is such a dangerous action allowed?
Gu Sheng used his eyes to "warn" the naughty little Nezha who was secretly causing trouble.
Then, Lu Bian's voice came from the earpiece:
"The progress is not optimistic, otherwise I wouldn't still be in the company with Sean and the others at this time."
Hiss—tsk.
Hear the words.
Gu Sheng couldn't help but smacked his lips and frowned slightly:
"It's just as we expected, it's not easy to solve..."
"Not only is it difficult to solve, it is simply too difficult to solve,"
On the other end of the phone, Lu Bian also sighed:
"This thing is not a barrier, but it is better than a barrier. Although no one uses this thing to block us, the problem is that no one is willing to study this thing,"
"This means that not only are we helpless, but even Phoenix has no good way to provide us with technical assistance,"
"And based on what Phoenix has learned,"
"Today's problem is that if we look at the world's mainstream business engines, none of them can meet our expectations in terms of performance in this area."
Oops——
Hearing the voice on Lao Gu's cell phone, Shen Miaomiao could not help but be slightly surprised.
It sounds like the Landside and Melancholic Blues groups are now working overtime all night to upgrade the engine again.
But the progress has not been smooth, it can even be said to be very unsatisfactory.
What are they studying?!
Shen Miaomiao couldn't figure it out.
Who are the people on the mainland?
Vice President of Golden Wind, former Chief Program Director.
He is a guy with extraordinary talents. In the process of the Golden Wind's rapid advancement, he has learned from the strengths of others, and his strength has improved rapidly. He is a top social coder who does not wear a plaid shirt.
As the cornerstone of the Golden Wind game, Lubian not only has a solid foundation, but also has first-class creative capabilities.
Today, Golden Wind is known as the world's only AI engine component, which he made and perfected by himself.
It is hard to imagine that such a person would be stumped by the upgrade of a certain engine component.
What's even more outrageous is that this time, not only is the landside stuck, but even engine manufacturers of Phoenix's level are helpless to solve the problems they are facing now.
It's so evil.
Shen Miaomiao grinned.
Are they studying using engines to simulate controllable nuclear fusion?
Otherwise, she really couldn't think of anything else that could make Lu Bian and the entire Phoenix company deeply troubled.
"What...are you doing?"
I really couldn't help but feel curious.
Shen Miaomiao couldn't help but ask.
"Ah... Dong Shen is next to you?"
Lu Bian paused slightly on the phone when he heard Shen Miaomiao's voice.
"Ah, yes,"
Seeing that little Nezha was curious, Gu Sheng simply opened the broadcast:
"We just returned to the hotel from the GDC dinner."
"Oh oh oh,"
Hearing this, Lu Bian responded repeatedly, and then hurriedly explained:
"What's that, Director Shen, this is... an accidental situation. We don't work overtime here every day and all night. It's just that the situation has been a bit tricky recently. Please leave some snack coins for us."
Pfft——
Shen Miaomiao couldn't help laughing.
I think you know what I'm going to do.
He cleared his throat and said seriously:
"Then it depends on Mr. Lu's performance. Be frank and lenient. Give me a reasonable explanation. I will consider lenient treatment for you as appropriate."
Lu Bian quickly thanked him: "Thank you, thank you. You are so kind and kind. You have a happy family and a happy relationship. You have two children in three years..."
"What the hell are you talking about!"
Gu Sheng held his forehead.
Even if you stay up late, you won't be tired of this grandson's talk.
"Hahahaha, let's talk about business, let's talk about business..."
Lu Bian felt Gu Sheng's speechlessness and couldn't help laughing.
Then, I heard him sort out his thoughts a little, and explain the cause and effect of the matter to Shen Miaomiao in a concise and concise manner——
They want to start a new project.
The new project requires a completely new (for the golden engine) technical support.
Of course.
Although it is said to be a new project, in fact, Gu Sheng had already made certain plans and ideas for this project long before "Battlefield".
However, after some consideration, Gu Sheng finally believed that "Battlefield" could better express the physical destructive characteristics of the Golden Engine.
Then I put this project aside for the time being and started the project "Battlefield" instead.
"I wonder, Mr. Shen, if you still remember that at the CJ Exhibition, in the "Battlefield" live competition, there was a scene where the blue team attacked the building?"
Lu Bian asked.
Shen Miaomiao thought for a moment and immediately thought:
"Yeah, I have an impression..."
The situation at that time was that the red side stole the house and occupied the stronghold in front of the blue side's house.
The blue team couldn't bear the disturbance and sent a small team to conduct a surprise attack on the points.
The battle between the two sides started in a two-story coffee shop.
Relying on the physical destruction effect of the golden engine, that offensive and defensive battle opened the door to alternative CQB in the FPS genre.
The attacker no longer sticks to the old idea of "breaking in", but uses rocket launchers and C4 to blast the building to carry out a surprise attack.
That game was one of the most exciting skirmish sequences at the show.
Even to this day, the video of this battle is still a classic.
The implementation of whimsical offensive ideas and exciting and fierce combat performances are still talked about by players to this day.
"That period of offensive and defensive battle was actually the prototype of the shelved project,"
After a pause, Lu Bian said:
"If we hadn't made a big battlefield like "Battlefield","
"Then what will be released at the CJ exhibition will be a game focusing on three-dimensional CQB offensive and defensive battles,"
"This is the current project——"
"Codename: R6"
Tom Clancy series.
"Rainbow Six: Siege"
good!
It was previously shelved, but now it has been brought up again and handed over to the former Ubsoft team, now Melancholic Blues Studio, to produce this work.
It was Cai Liu who was known as "Demolition No. 6" in Gu Sheng's previous life!
This 5v5FPS competitive game will completely subvert the current gaming circle’s inherent impression of this type of competitive shooting game!
The new three-dimensional building and the design of some destructible walls make it completely different from the game ideas of traditional FPS competitive games!
At the same time, it will also be the first "first-person perspective indoor close-range tactical simulation and competitive game" in the world!
"We call it - [FPS-CQB] game."
Gu Sheng said.
ah???
After hearing what Lu Bian and Lao Gu said, Shen Miaomiao grinned.
No wonder players all say "never predict the old thief, because the old thief can always predict your predictions"!
Before, she only thought it was a joke about the "conspiracy of old thieves".
But now it seems that Lao Gu really has a very clear understanding of game production planning!
She clearly remembers that when the building attack battle took place at the CJ Exhibition, many viewers said in the barrage, "It would be great if there really was a building attack game like this."
result!
He really does!
And it seems that Lao Gu has prepared a plan long ago!
Even to a certain extent, this game "Codename: R6" is earlier than "Battlefield"!
It's just that for some reasons, it has been on hold and development has not started until now!
“There were two main issues that were considered at that time,”
Gu Sheng said:
"One is the factor of visual impact——"
Compared with Battlefield, although the design of Cailiu is more sophisticated, the operational space and combat ideas are also more detailed.
But there is no doubt that it is definitely not as exciting for players and audiences as the big scenes like Battlefield.
And players who have watched the lottery games should all know——
The live broadcast of the Cailiu game is really not good to watch.
Very unsightly.
Because of the multi-layered three-dimensional map design, its tactical intentions are far less intuitive than traditional shooting games like CS.
In addition, professional players' understanding of maps and offensive and defensive ideas are difficult to match with the ideas of ordinary players.
The most important thing is that Cailiu has one of the shortest TTK (time to kill) among all FPS games.
For any firearm, the gun head must be set to an instant, causing almost all of its kills to occur in the blink of an eye.
The combination of the above situations will inevitably lead to the third-party commentary perspective of Cai Liu being extremely confusing and difficult to predict.
Often the kill has already happened before the commentator and OB can even follow the camera.
The final result is "ugly".
Those who play games are confused, and those who don’t play games are even more confused.
Perhaps this is a bit extreme.
But in Gu Sheng's view, Cailiu may be the only game in the world where the experiences of "playing in person", "live broadcast from a first-person perspective" and "watching the game" are completely different.
Play by yourself: Awesome! Fun! Lively and exciting!
Watch the live broadcast: What a gun! What a thunder! Watch the anchor and learn techniques!
Watching the game: Dogs don’t even look at any of this stuff! Sigh!
Therefore, this thing is definitely not suitable to be placed in an exhibition and used as the main exhibition.
Besides!
"Limited by the nature of the game,"
Gu Sheng continued:
"The physical damage of R6 is relatively restrained, and the engine effect it presents is definitely not as good as Battlefield."
After all, R6 is more competitive, while Battlefield is more entertainment.
He couldn't just change the Colorful Six Demons to make the building fully destructible in order to show the physical destruction effect of the engine.
Then the defender was so stupid that he couldn't even balance it.
And beyond that!
In fact, there was another problem that they couldn't solve at the time.
It’s even left to this day——
"Enhanced panoramic stereo effect."
Speaking of this, Gu Sheng said seriously: "Our engine cannot achieve the enhanced panoramic stereo effect required by R6."
To know!
As a competitive FPS game, "footsteps" and "sound effects" are two extremely important pieces of information that can even determine the outcome of a game.
Through "footsteps", you can clearly determine the enemy's location.
Through "sound effects", you can gain insight into the enemy's actions and firearm usage.
Take CS as an example.
Suppose you are a policeman squatting in the big pit A on the Sha II map.
Then if things go well, you can even tell that someone from A is coming without showing your head at all. A big sniper is in door A, and a P90 is pulled out from the door. After occupying the blue box,
, threw a fire at your place.
And quickly reported the information to his teammates - I have 10,000 people in A University! Hit A, hit A! Return to defense!
You haven't seen all this, but you can judge it 100% clearly.
What it relies on is sound information capture.
But now, the problem comes——
Whether it’s CS in Gu Sheng’s previous life or Fire Shuttle in this world.
Their requirements for "panoramic stereo sound" are not strong.
Since most maps are purely flat in design, with very small height differences, and the map structure is simple, players do not need to put in much effort to clearly determine where the enemy is and what weapons they are using through footsteps and sound effects.
Even a few people.
Colorful six are different.
As a CQB game, the map design is completely focused on complex buildings.
Players often face sounds coming from all directions in the room.
Not only do the directions of rooms on the same floor need to be carefully identified, but with map designs that often have three or even four floors, players also need to identify the sound information coming from above and below.
Moreover, compared to mainstream FPS games that only make sounds when running, jumping, throwing, opening the camera, etc.
The sound source of R6 is wider and more complex!
Crouching, lying down, setting up skills, throwing props... even the most basic movements like "turning around" will make a rustling sound due to the friction of clothes and fabrics under extremely quiet conditions.
Excessive sound sources, coupled with extremely three-dimensional map design.
If the clear presentation of panoramic stereo sound cannot be achieved.
Then it is a complete disaster for the players who play.
even.
What Golden Wind has to do is not just realize the "panoramic stereo" that many manufacturers don't care about!
They go one step further!
Upgrade "Panorama Stereo" to "Enhanced Panorama Stereo"!
In this way, players can be given a keen sense of hearing beyond the real world in the game. Through subtle sounds, they can determine where the enemy is above their head, in which room, and whether the enemy is equipped with explosive patches or grenades.
When shooting explosives, are you preparing to blast a hatch or lift the floor to create a vertical attack?
If this is not done well.
Players' gaming experience will be greatly compromised.
I even fell into the bad game experience of "Where? Where? Why did I do this? How did he come from there? Who was I beaten to death? Huh?"
"But the problem is..."
Speaking of this, Gu Sheng spread his hands and shrugged, looking a little helpless:
"Because no manufacturer has made or even tried to make this type of game before us,"
"Perhaps this is a bit absolute, but according to our research,"
"All competitive shooting games on the market today use traditional map designs,"
"No one makes an FPS like CQB..."
Speaking of which.
Lu Bian also duly added on the phone:
"And this means we have no experience to draw from,"
"Although we can start from scratch, it will take too long for us. It may even take the next three to five years for Melancholic Blues to invest in the realization of this technology,"
"This efficiency...is difficult for us to accept."
Say it!
There was silence in the suite.
Gu Sheng frowned in thought, and Lu Bian was also thinking on the other end of the phone.
As for Shen Miaomiao...
You made these dumplings just for my vinegar???
ah???
Shen Miaomiao was dumbfounded!
Obviously, the words between the two of you just now made the current predicament very clear!
With their current technology, they cannot meet the requirements of this work codenamed [R6]!
And starting research from scratch would delay Melancholy Blues' three to five years of research and development just for this one game. They couldn't afford to waste it!
So you came for me?!
The expression on Shen Miaomiao's face was complex and subtle.
She even wondered if Lao Gu already knew the content of her conversation with Maher, the chief director of Aurora Games at noon!
I just settled the matter!
Shen Miaomiao looked at Gu Sheng.
I am also going to give you a "little surprise" and give you a "little topic" that the chairman of the board has picked up freshly!
Before I even opened my mouth, you had already slapped the answer in front of me?
Ah this...
Shen Miaomiao felt a little nervous.
Why do you suddenly feel that this seemingly stable loss-making deal is a little shaken?
Previously, she had always believed that "sound" was not very important in the game, as long as it could make a sound!
Finally, I listened to Lao Gu and the others!
That’s not the case at all!
In competitive games, sound is the most critical factor that determines success or failure!
Even to a certain extent, it is more important than vision!
Then if you want to say that...
Shen Miaomiao murmured in her heart:
If I give you the cooperation technology of Jiguang's self-developed engine now, are you afraid that you will have to give me another cruel blow?
But then again!
First of all, she had finalized the cooperation intention with Maher at noon. After GDC was over, the two parties would enter into detailed negotiations.
She is the chairman of Golden Wind and the nominal leader.
Regret now?
Not to mention whether it will affect the reputation of Golden Wind.
It is said that there is no airtight wall in the world.
She returned the Aurora game here, will Lao Gu find out later?
Secondly, besides her, the only people who knew about Aurora Games’ intention to cooperate was Sister Chu Chu.
Comrade Chu Qingzhou is Lu Bian's girlfriend now, so the two of them will really have to talk about this matter.
Will Lu Bian backhandedly report to Lao Gu?
well--
Thinking of this, Shen Miaomiao sighed secretly with some pain.
There is no ‘good person’ around me!
It is definitely impossible to hide this matter from Lao Gu.
I kept it secret at this time, but later Lao Gu knew that she was a pure and bad woman.
At that point, it won't matter whether you get a refund or not.
No amount of rebates is as important as her relationship with Lao Gu.
Moreover, concealment may not completely block Aurora Games from cooperating with them.
so!
After much thought, Shen Miaomiao decided to 'confess and be lenient'.
Give it a try, in the final analysis you can’t stop Jiguang Game from offering treasures, so it’s better to be a ‘good wife’.
Moreover, the universe is still uncertain, and it is not certain who is the ox or the horse.
What if you lose money?
Thinking of this, Shen Miaomiao made up her mind, cleared her throat and raised her voice:
"Ahem!"
"Xiao Gu...about this 'enhanced panoramic stereo' engine upgrade technology,"
"I have a little opinion. I wonder if you are willing to listen? Huh?"