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

"What's the matter, Mr. Jiang?"

Tao Qian's voice was softer than usual, and a little hoarse.

"Brother Tao, are you... all right?"

She didn't directly address the problem, but cared about his body first.

"It's okay, it's just that I've worked a lot of overtime recently, I'm tired, and I don't smoke less. I'm still in the company now."

"So late? Is there a version update recently?"

Tao Qian gave a soft "hmm", and two seconds later he said, "Tell me about you, what happened?"

"It's just... I have joined the team now. My position is system planning, but the chief strategist of our team thinks that I am more suitable for leveling, and he wants to pull me to transfer."

"That's it... When I saw your level design, I really thought you were talented." Tao Qian also affirmed her ability.

"However, have you ever thought about why you joined the group?"

Jiang Qiuqi suddenly realized.

Before, she had been entangled in whether she could have both fish and bear's paw, and forgot the most important purpose.

At the beginning when Jiang Min made a decision, she analyzed it one by one, but now when it comes to herself, she made the mistake of only caring about the details.

"When I first joined the team, I was to learn the system architecture of the game, and also to be able to judge the quality of the game design as a boss."

she concluded.

"That's it. In fact, the level and the system do not conflict in this respect. You know what kind of level is fun, and to some extent it is also the control of the game design."

The sound of a lighter came from Tao Qian's side.

"Phew... let me tell you about what level planning does. My daily life is to make levels.

First look at where the level is used, then plan the map and plan the type of battle.Type is, want to fight? QTE?Or another way to play.Then check the plan with the planner who raised the level requirement, make repeated revisions, and finally make the level.

Sometimes, a level has to be done many times, and after it is done, you have to play it until you vomit. "

Tao Qian chuckled, "Does it sound boring?"

If there are too many repetitive tasks, it will indeed be boring.

Jiang Qiuqi began to rub his temples.

"Level planning, in fact, the development path is relatively narrow. You think, no matter how well a level is done, there is no way to coordinate the game. To control the direction of the game from a broad perspective, it must be a system."

Tao Qian finished smoking a cigarette, and the flame disappeared instantly when he was immersed in the extinguishing water.

"Okay, I won't say much, you can think about it yourself. I'll go back to work overtime."

Tao Qian hung up the phone without saying a word.

Jiang Qiuqi fell backwards freely.She threw the phone aside and flicked it on the bed twice.

Seems like everything points to system planning.The answer in her heart gradually became clear.

The sun and the moon rotate, and it is a new day.

As soon as Wang Shuo arrived at the elevator door, he saw Jiang Qiuqi kept looking back in his seat.

"What's wrong? You're here so early again today?"

He pulled out the chair and sat down, opened the backpack, took out the iPad as usual, and hung up the game.

"Master! I have decided! I choose the system!"

Jiang Qiuqi's eyes shone slightly, filled with the joy of making up his mind.

"you sure?"

Without looking at her, Wang Shuo skillfully turned on the phone and logged into the enterprise WeChat.

"Sure, I've already made up my mind. I want to learn system design from Master, and strive to become a teacher as soon as possible, so that I can understand the true meaning of system design."

"I don't know how you think about the planning work." Wang Shuo became serious.

"You are not short of money, and you may only like the game industry for a short time. System planning requires you to learn a lot of complicated and boring structures. If you regret it at that time, it will be a waste of time to switch careers."

Jiang Qiuqi froze a bit, she thought that Wang Shuo would be happy if she chose systematic planning, and even praised her for her vision.

"Master... don't you want me to choose the system planner? Don't you want to take me?"

She is proud of having such a master.

"No, of course I hope you can continue to be my apprentice. But you still have to think about your future.

I've seen a lot of losers in this industry who enter smugly and leave numb.Just relying on liking is not enough to support you to stay in this industry for a long time.this is the truth. "

"I……"

Jiang Qiuqi lowered his head and pursed his lips tightly.

She almost wanted to say that it is impossible for me to leave the game industry in a short time, because this company is mine and I will continue to do so.

Seeing her appearance, Wang Shuo thought she was hesitating again, patted the back of her chair, and comforted her: "I'm not refusing you to continue working on the system, I just hope you can think clearly.

It doesn't matter if it takes a few days to figure it out, but it takes years, even more than ten years to correct and make up for a wrong decision. "

Besides...

Wang Shuo lowered his head and touched the ring on his left hand, a trace of imperceptible sadness flashed in his eyes.He turned back to the computer and didn't look at Jiang Qiuqi again.

For the next few days, Jiang Qiuqi was still struggling.She wanted to tell Chu Jukun that she had made a decision, but she was afraid that Wang Shuo would blame her for her haste.

Just as she was staring at the system structure in a daze, Wu Shuang sent a WeChat message.

Wu Shuang: Qiu Qi, thank you and your friend for your comfort that day.I won't pay back the money, and I'll treat you to dinner next time.

Jiang Qiuqi: We didn't do anything, as long as you are fine.

Yin Qiang and Chu Jukun passed by her again.

"Level planning, this type of work really requires talent. My last company had several levels with no talent, and the level is not as good as mine."

"Successful level planning is much rarer in the industry than system planning. Have you ever heard that a billboard fell on the downstairs of a game company, and among the ten people killed, five had worked on the system?"

Jiang Qiuqi knew that if she transferred to another job, Chu Jukun would be the easiest one. There would be no need for additional interviews, and it would save the time of getting in.

She took out her headphones and turned the music to maximum.

Wu Shuang sent another message: I am going to continue to love and play games.But I am not suitable for design, and I will switch to game evaluation and live broadcast part-time in the future.

Jiang Qiuqi raised his eyebrows. The game industry is so big, how can there be no room for one person?

Besides, she is not someone who lacks opportunities for trial and error.

She no longer struggled, made up her mind, and firmly chose systematic planning.

In the afternoon, it was time for the meeting with the "Four Heavenly Kings".

Jiang Qiuqi and the four of them synchronized the progress of the project. It is currently in the early stage of development, and the main thing is to make the previous demo into a full version that can be changed and adjusted.

Others didn't have much to discuss, and the meeting drew to a close.

"Hey, by the way, recently Hao Zhuang submitted me a personnel supplement plan, do you want to see it?"

Ming Yuexin posted a document in the group.

Jiang Qiuqi gave a "hmm" and opened it to check.

In addition to copywriting planning and level planning, two new positions, main program and test engineer, have been added.

At the bottom of the file, there is a line of comments: After three months of system planning, one person at the team leader level can be recruited to avoid the impact of personnel flow on the project.

System planning?Isn't that Wang Shuo?
"What does this comment mean?" Jiang Qiuqi asked.

"Hao Zhuang didn't say it clearly, but let us prepare first, we can pay attention to the talent trends planned by the team leader level system, and recruit one in three months."

"The current people haven't left, why recruit?"

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