There is indeed something wrong with this online game planning 517, it’s broken, the season mode
Gibber Company.
The secretary has left.
But Frank hasn't recovered yet...
He sat lonely on a chair, holding a cigar in his mouth, letting the smoke linger on his face, trying to wake himself up.
Frank, wake up!
Why.
I said I wasn't here to play games.
Why did I become obsessed with it?
Frank began to recall his own mental journey.
At the beginning of this game, he really felt that it was not interesting.
Ordinary monsters die instantly.
Bosses and elite monsters are slower, but they are far from difficult.
After switching to a new chapter.
The difficulty has actually increased.
But soon, as the equipment is updated, everything will return to the way it was before.
But instead of getting bored, he became more and more enthusiastic as he played. As he played, he even took the initiative to increase the difficulty once... and then racked his brains to match the skills and runes that best suited him, one by one.
try.
Even when it comes to running the company, he doesn't use his brain so crazily.
When he saw the fallen equipment, he was like a dog smelling shit, and he almost couldn't wait to pounce on it.
When the first piece of legendary equipment made a clanging sound and orange light shot into the sky, he waved his arms in excitement.
At that moment, Frank even remembered.
It reminds me of the carefree time I spent playing games when I was a kid...
This game is not clever at all. The gameplay structure is so simple that it even makes people feel a little crude. It is just equipment-driven.
A variety of skills, equipped with equipment of different levels, different attributes, and different skill bonuses, supplemented by gems and other props.
The most basic gameplay has been constructed.
But this simple set of gameplay allowed him to continuously experience happiness...
He couldn't resist the constant grinding, the urge to brush up on high-end equipment, and the storyline of the game.
During this period, he even felt that God rewarded his hard work in this video game...
Frank is already middle-aged. If you ask him to play FPS and fast-paced games, he really can't beat those young people.
But in the game "Diablo", he feels that he is on the same starting line as all players, regardless of whether the other players are young or not.
Because the game is not difficult to operate.
As long as he continues to grind, even a middle-aged man like him can get rewards, such as the legendary equipment just now... and as the equipment improves, he can see the progress of his character with the naked eye.
As his character progresses, it becomes even more enjoyable for him to play in the future.
Then, while it made him feel happy, he couldn't help but continue to do it because of the drop mechanism of related loot after slaying monsters.
Just like ouroboros.
Finally, he sank in step by step.
Later, he didn't even care about finding faults...
And what's even more terrifying is...
The difficulty settings of this game are not three: easy, normal, and difficult.
But ordinary, difficult, expert, master.
In addition to these four levels of difficulty, there is also torture difficulty, ranging from torture 1 to torture 16.
This proves from the side how exaggerated the growth curve of this game is...it can increase 18 difficulty levels along the way.
The equipment he has access to now may be just the tip of the iceberg.
Just before Frank was interrupted by his secretary, he raised the difficulty of the game to hard and felt a little bit of the difficulty.
But not only did he not give up, he actually gained greater motivation... He wanted to continue grinding! Get better equipment! He wanted to gradually increase the difficulty!
That’s ridiculous!
Is this the ultimate answer to the game?
Swish, brush, brush?
Frank put out the cigar that was still burning and watched the remaining smoke drifting away in silence for a long time.
Then, look at the screen again.
The game is still open.
He figured out why he was addicted, but the reason he had just regained was gradually disintegrating...
go home.
Keep playing.
Two thoughts were swirling in his mind.
But before his brain makes a decision...
His hands skillfully placed on the keyboard and held the mouse at the same time...
at last.
Frank convinced himself with the reason of 'continue to test the quality of this game'.
The idea of continuing to play instantly occupied his mind.
soon.
In the office, the clicking sound of mouse buttons sounded again...
…
at the same time.
domestic.
It's approaching noon.
A certain community in Pengcheng.
"Fuck,"
Feng Kangshun got up from the bed, logged into the Vaporwave gaming platform as usual, opened his friend list, and prepared to start a pleasant weekend gaming time.
But the next second.
He was startled.
His top friends are all playing "Diablo"!
This scene reminded him of some mixed memories.
Exactly the same!
Really exactly the same!
Exactly the same as when Civilization was released!
But soon, he calmed down.
wrong.
The game was unlocked at eight o'clock in the morning, and now is the hottest time for new games.
It’s not surprising that so many people play.
After all, it is a game announced by Linmu Studio at the carnival.
Doesn’t he also plan to play Diablo?
"It scared me to death. I thought it was another time-killing game like Civilization."
Feng Kangshun figured everything out, smiled, and made a complaint while looking for the preloaded version of "Diablo."
The last time Lin Mu Studio produced "Civilization", he was really scared.
Originally, he just wanted to try it with his friends, and if it didn't work, he would get a refund within two hours.
But once I started playing, I played until the afternoon of the next day...
A full 13 hours...
He didn't recover for three or four days.
From then on, he never dared to play against anyone in "Civilization" again.
It’s like a marathon, so fucked!
The game "Civilization" really left a deep impression on him. Even now, "Civilization" is the game he has played the longest.
I have to open one from time to time.
Then after playing in the era of nuclear bombs, I gave up and started all over again.
"Aha, I found it."
soon.
Feng Kangshun found "Diablo" in the long list of game libraries and clicked to start the game.
This time "Diablo" is different from "Civilization". Civilization was something he played out of curiosity, and he would regret it for eternity if he made a mistake... This time "Diablo" is something he is interested in.
He was very interested in the art style.
He thought it was really cool.
The gaming industry needs unique games like this!
Otherwise, what’s the point of playing with the same types of games over and over again?
For this reason alone, he must support it!
So he pre-ordered this game a long time ago.
He doesn't expect this game to be as addictive as "Civilization", and he doesn't dare to expect it...after all, he still needs his liver.
As long as this game is above the horizontal line, he will blow it up!
Feng Kangshun was thinking wildly while watching the Linmu Studio's logo flash out on the screen.
Then he held the mouse.
The game begins.
At this time.
The game's initial page pops up.
Looking at the game start page and the Gothic cathedral in the background, Feng Kangshun geared up and put his left hand on the keyboard.
Start creating the character.
Unlike Frank, he carefully read the introductions of all professions, and finally chose the barbarian that felt most suitable for him.
Then, enter the game!
Similarly, there are two CGs before the game.
They are the CG of the first act and the CG of the barbarians.
I saw the gilded Linmu Studio LOGO appear.
Don't know why.
Feng Kangshun felt stable.
He watched the two CGs quietly and then became slightly excited.
That’s the flavor!
marvelous.
And wait for the game screen to come out.
Feng Kangshun controlled the barbarian to walk around in a circle, and then moved forward, and even had an intracranial orgasm!
Oh~
This fog! This shadow! This light! This atmosphere shaping! This skill special effects! This unabashed violent element...
Although the perspective cannot be changed, it is really cool!
When he first entered the game, he was worried that he would not be able to accept the top-down perspective, but now it seems that he is overthinking it.
This is also quite interesting.
With this idea in mind, Feng Kangshun continued to move forward.
Then, he was like Frank.
I went through the same process...
The art is great, but the monsters seem weak.
But he did not feel that the difficulty was too low and was bored as Frank expected. Instead, he felt a sense of refreshment...
At this time, young Feng Kangshun had not realized anything yet...
"Hey... drop the equipment."
These were the last words Feng Kangshun said.
Then.
His room became quiet.
Only the click-click sound of the mouse button is left.
suddenly.
A breeze carrying a heat wave blew through the gap in the room's window and blew up a corner of the curtains.
And outside the room window.
The weather is great.
Because it is summer, the hottest period.
The sun is scorching high outside.
For many people outside, this is a very torturous process.
Although the community where Feng Kangshun lives is well greened, there is no one there at noon.
Occasionally I see one or two people, but they are also in a hurry, and I want to escape from the sunshine immediately.
And at the same time, Feng Kangshun got the first piece of equipment in "Diablo".
downstairs.
A middle-aged man in a white shirt trotted from the entrance of the community to the floor where he lived, then stood in the shadows and tugged on his shirt, trying to bring some coolness to himself.
.
"Let's talk about what to do with this damn weather in the evening...Dad is not breaking his promise, it's too hot."
The middle-aged man glanced at the area under direct sunlight, and the air seemed to be distorted by the temperature.
He shook his head slightly and muttered to himself.
Originally, he said he planned to take his son to play on the rare weekend, but he couldn't stand this situation, let alone his son.
Thinking of this, the middle-aged man raised his head and glanced upstairs.
Sure enough, all the outdoor air conditioners were running.
Looking up from the first floor, you can vaguely see a young man sitting in front of a computer in a window on the third floor, concentrating on it.
Look, on such a hot day, staying at home is the right choice.
The middle-aged man smiled, looked away, then walked onto the floor and returned to his home.
As soon as the door opens.
His ten-year-old son rushed forward in surprise.
The middle-aged man showed a guilty expression, knelt down and patiently explained to his son, comforted his son who was about to go play, chatted with his wife, and finally went back to take a nap.
More than an hour later.
He got up from bed, assembled a fishing rod LABO with his son in the living room, and then chatted for a long time with the neighbor who came to visit.
Had tea all afternoon.
What a fulfilling and relaxing day.
at this time.
It's already sunset.
After seeing his neighbor off, the middle-aged man looked out the window and smiled at the golden sunset falling on the windowsill.
"Son, daddy will take you downstairs to play." He shouted into his son's room.
"oh!"
The son ran out immediately.
The two of them changed their shoes at the entrance and then came downstairs.
Although it was still a bit muggy at this time, it was not midday after all. Many parents brought their children downstairs, and several familiar children were gathering together to play.
The middle-aged man patted his son on the shoulder and asked him to find his friends. Then after his son ran away, he was going to find a shady place to sit and chat with his neighbors.
but.
Before leaving.
There seems to be a tacit understanding.
The middle-aged man looked up again and glanced at the floor he was on.
Third floor.
The young man was still sitting, and his posture seemed to have not changed.
"What are you doing? So obsessed?"
The middle-aged man suddenly had such a question.
But soon.
He was attracted by his son and his group of children.
"Haha, transform!"
The middle-aged man immediately looked away and looked at the playing children, showing an old father's smile.
And at the same time...
The breeze once again passed through the gap in the window and blew up the corner of the curtain.
The sounds of children playing around also came in through the cracks...
When Feng Kangshun heard the child's voice, he subconsciously raised his head and looked out the window.
Then.
He saw the sunset outside and listened to the children playing. He looked down at his screen again. After a moment of silence, he slapped his forehead:
"Oh no, how is this different from civilization!"
"Damn it! I was fooled!
"
…
In fact.
There was more than one player who had the same idea as Feng Kangshun and said he had been fooled...
but.
When it comes to the biggest impact of "Diablo", it is my colleagues...
Most of the games previously released by Lin Yao Studio have certain requirements, some kind of invisible talent requirements.
To become a top player, it takes more than just hard work.
Many times, young and talented players can get started quickly.
And people of this age like Frank from Gibber Company, Li Guangsheng from Tianhu, and Mou Feng.
Although it takes a lot of time.
But I can't always beat young players.
Even, like some highly confrontational FPS or MOBA.
They can't even play.
but.
This situation does not exist in "Diablo".
Although middle-aged men in their prime react more slowly, it does not affect their enjoyment at all...
Because who can’t do it?
In fact.
The two senior executives of Tianhu did not come out all day except to go to the toilet.
Just like Frank.
until night.
There was the sound of getting off work outside, and the two of them woke up from a dream. They broke away from the seemingly magical game of swiping...
"I'm convinced."
Inside the office.
Li Guangsheng and Mou Feng each held a post-event cigarette in their hands, feeling listless...
"An ARPG that refreshes equipment can actually do this..."
Mou Feng took a deep breath of the smoke and was really convinced.
Although the Tianhu company he currently works for is not outstanding, it does not mean that the company he worked for before is not awesome.
before returning home.
He has worked at both Gibber Company and Dreamland.
Very knowledgeable about the game.
Compared to Frank, who rarely plays games, he understands games better because he has participated in game development on the front line.
I also understand better how awesome the equipment-driven gameplay of "Diablo" is!
Although this method of gameplay has gone through many vicissitudes, although it is simple, brushing words can really sum up everything.
This is a very difficult subject to balance and do well.
This gameplay seems simple, but in fact the balance of values... is something that requires endless effort.
And it may not be possible to do it well.
Extremely difficult to do.
For example, in Lin Yao's previous life, when talking about brush games, even after more than ten years, the first thing that players think of is "Diablo". Of course there are historical bonuses, but the difficulty is definitely the main reason. I don't really like this kind of game.
Games, smaller game companies really don’t dare to do it.
Even producers from big companies like Gibbs and Dreamland stay away from this kind of gameplay because it's too difficult to do well, but very easy to do badly.
But Linmu Studio... rose to the challenge and used this simple yet charming gameplay to its full potential.
It also makes it fit in with the overall art style, making it fascinating.
The two of them were originally just like Frank, they were here to find fault, or to put it more nicely, they were here to learn from experience.
But in the end.
But they were all addicted.
This is something that most of Linmu Studio’s games have not done before.
But precisely because of this, Mou Feng and Li Guangsheng became even more desperate...
"I finally understand how high Lin Yao's expectations are for the carnival this time... They are just going to leave their name in the history of the game. It is really unimaginable that "Diablo" is not over yet, and there will be more games to come.
"World of Warcraft"……"
Mou Feng held a cigarette between his index and middle fingers and became more and more depressed as he spoke.
And the other side.
Li Guangsheng slumped in his chair, as if he had been drained. He did not speak or react. It was not until Mou Feng mentioned "World of Warcraft" that he twitched.
Then.
He suddenly sat up, held the mouse again, and continued to play "Diablo."
"Aguang, what are you doing?"
Mou Feng heard the noise and looked at Li Guangsheng, feeling a little strange.
Li Guangsheng ignored him and looked like he was going to fight in the game.
Mou Feng thought of something and panicked. He quickly got up and came to Li Guangsheng's side.
"Aguang, stop playing and don't be as ambitious as others!"
"Aguang, you don't want to escape reality, do you?"
"No! Guang! Cheer up!"
"World of Warcraft hasn't been in open beta yet, we still have ways to deal with it! Guang!"
"Hiro!
Wake up quickly!
"
"...Don't make any noise! I want to play a game!
I will always love Diablo!
"
Li Guangsheng waved his hand and directly pushed Mou Feng's hand away, then lowered his head and continued to play "Diablo".
Mou Feng looked at Li Guangsheng and stayed where he was.
It's over.
broken.
…
soon.
The time comes at night.
The largest single-player related game forum in China.
After a peaceful day.
dinner time.
The whole forum became lively...
What game is being discussed.
Anyone who opens the forum can guess it.
The players who will open the forum actually have the same idea.
That is - "Diablo"!
[Damn, I’m fooled! Is this game enchanted? It must be! Why can’t I stop! Why can’t I stop with such a simple gameplay! Lin Yao must have been enchanted! 】
This post, which best represents the players’ thoughts, will be posted as soon as it is posted.
moment.
All the players rushed in.
Anyone who has played the game needs to enter and leave a message.
The whole post is very lively.
Players express the magic of this game in a direct way...
"I don't know if it's magic or not, I just know that time flies by [lighting up a cigarette], seven hours, in the blink of an eye..."
"Definitely! Woohoo, if I hadn't opened the forum, I would have continued browsing after dinner! It's really fun!"
"I thought only RTS had the magic power to kill time, but I didn't expect... I'm young."
"The plot is almost over, Leah... you died so miserably! But it was so fun to play!"
"At first, I thought Zhong Xiu was lying at the carnival. How can players develop their characters through different combinations of equipment and skills to develop ever-changing styles of play... Only after playing it actually did I know
How heavy is the weight of these words.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Linmu Studio, awesome!”
"It feels like the end of the universe is just brushing..."
"To be serious, to be honest, the gameplay of "Diablo" is not new. I knew it was an equipment-driven game almost as soon as I started playing it. This gameplay is not without similar games, but it can combine the art style and
The gameplay and related elements are so well combined, and it is of AAA quality. "Diablo" is really the first one.
Many people compare this game with "Civilization". In fact, it is unnecessary. This can easily misunderstand players who have never played it. They are two completely different games! "Civilization" is about strategy, and "Diablo"...
In essence, it is a grinding game. Linmu Studio has really gone to the extreme in terms of grinding details and truly made players happy to grind. In addition to grinding, the game actually has a wonderful game plot and a huge world view setting.
, all the above plus the equipment and skill mechanisms, you can't stop playing it! This is the source of the magic of this game!
I don’t know how this game will be handled after it reaches the full level. After all, the difficulty settings are too many, but so far, it’s really excellent! It’s great!”
"It's awesome upstairs, but I can only say it's awesome... I won't say any more, I'm going to continue with the plot."
"A safe haven for middle-aged men, a swipe-swipe game for young people..."
"Help! I don't want to stay up late! But I can't help it!"
"..."
The number of replies to the post increased rapidly.
Then.
at a certain point in time.
Suddenly calm returned.
Because most players are back in the game.
Just blow a few words and that’s it!
There are no beautiful pictures of Lin Yao!
How can there be any fun games!
Moreover, many players are actually very interested in the subsequent growth curve of this game.
After all, this game has sixteen levels of torture difficulty.
With such a difficulty setting, many players who have played the Demon Invasion in the third act and the Battle of Tianmen in the fourth act feel that...the flow of the plot and the equipment it drops cannot support such a difficulty setting at all.
So why does Linmu Studio set such an outrageous difficulty level?
They are very curious!
Plus the plot itself and the game itself are very attractive.
Most of the players have gone to play games.
And when players are interested in a certain game, never underestimate the speed of their liver...
Seventeen hours later.
finally.
The first player to clear the plot appears.
Not long after he cleared the level, he posted a message on the forum.
[Hahaha, I passed the level...then, I was stupid! Let me just say one thing! Linmu Studio is God! Do you understand! It is God!]
This post has not received much attention late at night.
But the next day, it was dawn.
More and more people are paying attention.
However, most of them tacitly agreed not to talk about the plot, but asked if there were any new ways to play the game after completing the game...
The original poster arrived the next morning and was still awake. Seeing so many replies to the post, he directly posted two pictures.
The first one is a prop called Kanai’s Box!
The other one is the Secret Realm Tower!
"You will know after you have completed the level. After I have completed the level now, I have played for another three hours. I am really convinced! Big and small secret realms! New snow mountain maps! Ancient equipment! God-level props Kanai's Box! Ah... this is simply...
God-like settings! Let me just say one thing! Don’t worry about running out of things to play after you pass the level! This game is bottomless!
It makes sense for Linmu Studio to set up so many difficulties! It’s really great!”
As soon as this reply came out!
moment.
Players who have not yet cleared the level are all excited.
really.
Linmu Studio also set up the content after clearing the level!
Then.
As the time goes.
More and more players have passed the level, and more and more players have experienced the "full version" of "Diablo" and are shocked by the gameplay after completing the game.
And also at the same time.
Linmu Studio has added another fire...
An announcement was made.
[The first season of Diablo is about to be launched. The theme of the first season is-‘Eternal War’! 】
this announcement.
The specific content is three pages long.
The above explains in detail what the season mode is, how to play it, and also explains the theme of the first season, as well as... the ladder list, out-of-print transmogrification and battle flag rewards that will be added in the first season, and the linkage with "World of Warcraft"
Season pets!
The first season will be officially launched in five days!