The basics of game design, from getting started to entering the grave

After Jiang Qiuqi came home, he didn't take a shower, changed into pajamas, and fell directly on the bed.

She is so tired.Just now Tiancheng pulled over to park, she sat in the front seat, put her arms around Tiancheng again, and listened to her cry for an hour.

She really wanted to tell Tiancheng that it was impossible, don't like Hao Zhuang anymore.

But seeing Tiancheng sinking in, she couldn't bear to say harsh words again.

If there is a chance, she will definitely talk to Hao Zhuang...

All thoughts were occupied by drowsiness, and Jiang Qiuqi fell asleep almost instantly.

The days of overtime continued for another two weeks. Jiang Qiuqi also went to the company on weekends, and life became a simple two-point line.

The two versions of Hao Zhuang and Chu Jukun gradually took shape, and they were finally completed three days before the deadline.

In the large group of the project team, Hao Zhuang sent a message: At 02:30 this afternoon, we will be doing version experience in the largest conference room, and the whole group will participate together.

The crowd cheered.

Qi Gaotian: Finally this day has come!Boss Hao, if the boss passes it, can we take a vacation?

Indeed, everyone should be rewarded more for being around for so long.

Jiang Qiuqi wrote down the word "reward" on a piece of paper, and discussed with the "Four Heavenly Kings" after preparation.

At the version experience meeting, everyone was gearing up and excited.

Even Ju Dian was restless, waiting for the final version of the experience package to be delivered to his hands.

"You are not afraid of bugs while playing, are you?"

Seeing that he was nervous, Jiang Qiuqi deliberately teased him.

"It's normal to have bugs, I just want to play the game."

Ju Dian didn't seem to realize that it was a joke, and Jiang Qiuqi was at a loss for words for a moment, wondering whether he should continue chatting.

"The experience machine is here!"

Holding a basket of mobile phones, Yin Qiang happily ran into the conference room and distributed one to everyone.

"and this."

Wang Shuo also stood up and distributed the documents in his hand to everyone.

"Thank you Master."

Jiang Qiuqi took it and read the content carefully.

This is a template for a game experience report.

Wang Shuo was worried that colleagues in non-planning positions would not know the scale for evaluating games, so he simply wrote all the points that should be paid attention to as multiple-choice questions, judgment questions, and scoring questions.

Various types of questions have different pertinence. The multiple-choice questions mainly focus on the game mode and process, while the judgment questions are more about the gameplay. As for the scoring questions, they are mainly for reference in copywriting planning.

"Okay! First of all, I am very happy that our game has come to this point."

Hao Zhuang checked the time and began to speak routinely.

"Thank you for your support during this period of time, and I am very happy to be able to create a demo version with such excellent you.

Without further ado, let's start experiencing it now.Our demo experience lasts about 20 to 30 minutes. You can slow down a little, observe carefully, and then make suggestions. "

Hao Zhuang picked up his phone, set it to 60 minutes, and started the countdown.

Jiang Qiuqi picked up the mobile phone with everyone.

The first version is the mainline version proposed by Chu Jukun.

Jiang Qiuqi has played it a few times, but sitting here and opening it with other people is a different feeling.

45 minutes passed quickly, and the conference room was always quiet, except for the slight sound of fingers rubbing against the screen.

Hao Zhuang pressed the pause button.

"Where have you been playing?"

"I'm done! I've experienced all three paths."

"Me too."

"I'm still a little bit...OK! Clear the level!"

Seeing that everyone has finished, Hao Zhuang organizes everyone to fill in the experience report.

"Do you think it's fun?"

Jiang Qiuqi asked a question in a low voice.

"It's okay, but I don't know how many times I will abandon the game after only the level is different every time."

She nodded thoughtfully.

Indeed, if you follow the cycle setting, it is always repeated, and players will easily get bored.

But this is something that was decided when the project was established, and there are references to games of the same type.At that time, it should not be a problem to design according to their thinking.

The meeting lasted all afternoon.

When it came out, everyone was talking about it.

"Have you read the fragmented version of the plot carefully? The three lines all have clues to the same event, and it's quite interesting to piece together a story."

"Ah? I was so focused on fighting and killing, I didn't notice!"

"You said that, I think it's a bit messy, it's the middle line I typed first, and it contains the ending! It feels weird."

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At seven o'clock in the evening, Hao Zhuang, Chu Jukun, Wang Shuo, Yin Qiang, and Jiang Qiuqi stayed behind, and it was rare for the others to get off work on time.

"Okay, let's talk about it."

"Hmm... Qiu Qi and I sorted out the experience report, and found that in the main story version, everyone has a better understanding of the plot."

Wang Shuo held a small notebook and made a conclusion.

"Secondly, in terms of gameplay, the cycle is quite novel for them who have only experienced it three times.

But there is still a need to focus on research here, how many times it is repeated, it will become a point of boredom for players. "

After Wang Shuo concluded, it was Jiang Qiuqi's turn.

"I'm looking at the process part. Everyone doesn't understand the setting of this world very well. However, we have also discussed it before. There will be CG to assist in solving it, so I won't go into details for the time being.

In addition, almost everyone feels that only the little boy is very limited, and only being able to become a fox demon is very limited.In addition to gender, I also hope to add race or martial arts options like mmo. "

Jiang Qiuqi looked to the right, and Yin Qiang fell on the table like a puddle of mud.

She pushed, only to get a grunt of refusal.

"Yin Qiang and I read the part of the copywriting together. Everyone has mixed opinions about the fragmentation."

Jiang Qiuqi glanced at Hao Zhuang.

"Some people think that the fragment collection story has an aesthetic feeling of slowly pieced together; but 70% of people think that the collection order greatly affects the experience.

But there is no such problem with the main line clues.

I personally think that the main line can make players more clear about what to do next, which is better than a fragmented sense of purpose. "

Hao Zhuang and Chu Jukun sat together, and their faces didn't change much after listening.

"I think that after playing as a whole, although the traditional main line lacks the feeling of being bright, it really makes players stay more."

Wang Shuo also voted for the mainline version.

"Okay, this fragmented version was actually planned a bit hastily." Hao Zhuang finally spoke.

"I personally have a special obsession with fragmented plots, but at present, the mainline version is indeed more in line with public tastes.

Of course, I didn't make a good design. If there is a chance in the future, this part can also be added to the game as an additional supplement.

So, we have decided internally?Mainline version? "

Yin Qiang slammed his jaw on the table a few times, expressing his approval.

"Okay, I'll send both versions to my boss and tell her we prefer the mainline version.

So now, shall we discuss where to go for team building on weekends? "

A smile finally appeared on Hao Zhuang's face.

"Boss Hao!" Jiang Qiuqi raised his hand. "Can we skip team building on weekends? Everyone has been tired for so long. Wouldn't it be more comfortable to rest at home on weekends?"

"What you said makes sense." Hao Zhuang nodded, "Then why don't you talk to the boss and give everyone a few days off for working days to go out for team building?"