Restart the Gaming Era

On the rental app, several people looked at the house together.

"how about this?"

"Is the space a bit crowded? It's enough for the time being. If I recruit people later, do I have to move somewhere? No, I think it's better to be in one step."

"I think so, it may not be in one step, but at least you must find a place where one hundred people can be accommodated."

"What about this? There's a lot of space and it's not expensive."

"The place is enough, the location is a bit off."

"This? Forget it, the surrounding environment is not very good."

"This is a bit biased."

"Don't worry, find it slowly, anyway, it's not going to be removed anytime soon."

A few people from Zhongming looked at the new office location above and temporarily locked a few options.

There are still quite a lot of requirements for new office locations. The larger the area, the better the environment, the nearby supporting facilities, the transportation, etc. are all considered as much as possible. As for the price, as long as it is not too expensive.

After watching it online, you still need to go to the field to check it out, but these viewing apps have the function of panoramic viewing. Basically, the interior layout and surrounding environment can be viewed on the Internet. There are not many things left. Therefore, as long as a few people separate their heads and make sure that the information is true and there are no pits, it can be generally determined.

...

Zhong Ming went out and looked at the two finalized office locations. They felt okay, but they weren't particularly satisfied.

After looking at the house, Zhong Ming went to Zhihuan Technology for a trip.

It was still Yang Chengye who came out to greet him and was very happy to see Zhong Ming: "Mr. Zhong, the voice collection is basically completed, and you can see the effect today!"

Zhong Ming nodded: "Well, I'm here for this matter. Let's take a look."

Yang Chengye and Zhong Ming came to the recording studio. The recording here was just completed.

Zhao Shuang was sitting aside, swinging his two thin legs boringly. Her work is basically complete, but she can't go yet, because there may be some notes that need to be recorded.

After the sound source collection is completed, the intelligent system will generate Chanel's voice according to the sound source, and detect if there are some places that are not natural or stuttered. If there is, you need to arrange voice actors to make supplementary recordings to ensure Chanel. The sound is intact and natural, without the very obvious electronic artifacts.

Seeing Zhong Ming coming, Zhao Shuang made a grimace at Zhong Ming very proudly.

Zhong Ming is amused, this little girl is eccentric.

Listening to Yang Chengye said that during the period of dubbing, Zhao Huan was very serious in her work. Sometimes she recorded more than ten hours after recording. She didn't mess around and complain, and the recording effect was good, so she could finish it so quickly.

Yang Chengye said to the staff next to him: "Take out Chanel's speech library, match it with a model, and package it in an intelligent module to see the initial results."

The staff nodded: "It looks OK, but there may be some small flaws."

Yang Chengye: "I know."

The staff worked on the computer and transmitted all the relevant data to the intelligent module connected to the computer.

Soon, the transfer was complete.

Yang Chengye installed the smart module on the wall, and then said at normal volume: "Chanel?"

"What's wrong with calling Ben?"

In the open space in the center of the room, a light blue translucent figure appeared. Within a period of two or three seconds, this translucent ghost gradually solidified, and a figure of Chanel almost as tall as a real person appeared.

Height 168 (with high heels), two-color ponytail, after yawning out, yawned, as if just waking up.

Zhao Shuang's expression was a little exciting, because Chanel's voice was familiar and unfamiliar to her. After all, it was the sound source collected from her. This feels like listening to your own voice in chat software, which is a bit weird.

A staff member in charge of producing the sound next to him whispered: "So dragging ..."

Yang Chengye smiled and explained: "There are three kinds of personality settings to choose from, and this kind of personality is like this. We call it 'prototype personality'."

"Oh, that's it." The staff understood.

The staff here are only responsible for the sound source collection work, some specific settings of the intelligent module, and the specific effects of intelligent AI are not clear, so this question will be asked.

Indeed, for people who do n’t know, it ’s a little surprising to hear Chanel ’s first sentence in this tone.

When other intelligent modules talk to the host, they are often cute and very obedient. For example, when you just activate, you usually say, "Hello, master, is there anything I can do for you?" Or "Master, I'm here, always waiting for your instructions."

But Chanel is not. On the side of Zhihuan Technology, three character models have been set specifically for Chanel, namely: prototype character, traditional character and independent character.

The traditional character is the character of other intelligent modules. Chanel's character is gentle and pleasant, very obedient, the master of the mouth is closed, hello and dedicated, there will never be any behavior that violates the command of the master.

Of course, this is a conservative approach.

After all, this intelligent module is aimed at the widest range of users, and it is not conservative at all. Users can choose not to use it, but not without it.

The prototype character is relatively compromised. Chanel will still complete various tasks explained by the host, but it will be more proud and different from other intelligences in tone and movement.

As for the independent personality, it is displayed completely according to an independent person. Chanel also loses his temper and his personality is more prominent. But overall, Chanel was very friendly to the host. In the previous design, Zhong Ming joked that this mode could be called "wife mode". Although Chanel was very good to the host, it would still cause conflicts.

The three modes are selected when the user activates the smart module for the first time. The interface will briefly introduce the differences between the three modes. Of course, if users don't like the mode they choose, they can change it at any time.

Now Yang Chengye chooses a prototype character, which is a relatively compromised option.

"Chanel, come and play the game." Yang Chengye said.

"Okay, I see. You need me to carry it. Rest assured, wrap it on me!"

Chanel's image sat down in front of the screen and a virtual handle appeared on her hand.

At the same time, the TV and game console automatically turn on and connect.

Yang Chengye started playing games with Chanel.

According to the setting, Chanel's game level is relatively high, the operation skills are roughly equivalent to the first 30% of the players, the game IQ is relatively lower, but it is definitely above the level of ordinary players.

This game level can be freely adjusted within a certain range. If the player feels that Chanel is too strong and affects his game experience, he can appropriately lower Chanel's level and carry it by himself.

After all, players' levels are uneven, and it may be carried by the computer.

Of course, Chanel only supports the two-player or multiplayer mode for playing stand-alone games with players, and cannot replace players to play competitive online games. This is also a limitation on artificial intelligence systems. After all, Chanel is so high. Ordinary players ask Chanel to help him score, then it is troublesome.

Yang Chengye played for a while, and tested other aspects, such as talking directly with Chanel, you can change the settings of the smart module, and you can also control the smart appliances at home.

Chanel's intelligent module has a deep learning system. During the user's use, the intelligent system will be slightly modified according to the user's reaction and preferences.

For example, if a player has a favorite game, Chanel will automatically expand the database of other games of the same type, and even recommend players to play a game that he may be interested in. At the same time, for players of different personalities, although Choosing the same model, Chanel's personality will also be slightly different.

Zhao Shan looked at the virtual Chanel, a little shocked.

It's a bit real!

Especially the fact that you can accompany the game together is so attractive!

Find someone to play with, this is the biggest pain point and most urgent need of many players now.

Finding friends is of course possible, but friends also happen to like the same game, which is actually a situation that is not desirable. Especially when players like certain niche games and unpopular games, it is too difficult to play with friends.

The key is that some games have to be formed as a team to get the best gaming experience.

For example, "Despair Road" that Yang Chengye is playing now is such a game. According to Zhong Ming, this game is not too different from the previous Diablo. It is a game with brushing as its core fun.

This game is relatively niche, not too many people, but you can go to the network to team up with strangers, but this time you finish it, and next time you change a new one, there is no interaction between each other, you will compare Boring.

It's boring and less efficient when you play by yourself.

With Chanel, when playing "Despair Road", you can directly choose the double mode, play a character yourself, Chanel play a character, brush equipment together, you can also interact with Chanel, you can exchange equipment when you lose the equipment, The fun came up all of a sudden.

Zhong Ming saw Zhao Bing's eyes light up, and asked, "How do you want it?"

Zhao Shine nodded vigorously: "I want it! I want her to play games with me! But I feel a little strange, as if I were playing with myself."

Zhong Ming said: "The price should be 998, buy one."

Yang Chengye smiled, "Why is this selling? It's okay, if girl Zhao likes it, I'll give you one."

"Look at how generous Yang is!" Zhao Shine said.

"Come, do you feel it?" Yang Chengye handed the handle to Zhao Huan, who was happily playing a game with Chanel.

Yang Chengye sat down beside Zhong Ming: "How?"

Zhong Ming nodded: "Very good, I think there is great promise. Is the release date set?"

Yang Chengye looked at the date on the bracelet: "Tentative, January 23 online sale. But before that, there is a science and technology exhibition on January 18, ready to go there to light up with other products of our company Let ’s test the tone of the players first. ”

Zhong Ming nodded: "What about pricing? Or 998?"

Yang Chengye nodded: "Yes, but I'm also wondering if the first users will give a discount, such as 888. Although it will cost a few dollars, at least the publicity effect will be better."

Zhong Ming thought for a while: "I have an idea. The first batch of discounts is better to sell the Platinum Collector's Edition."

"Ah? Platinum Collector's Edition? Like the game?" Yang Chengye froze.

"Yes, some of the first batch sold the original version, and the other sold the platinum collector's edition. The collector's edition contains Chanel's custom-made hands, as well as some simple small peripherals, mouse pads, key chains, custom bracelets, wristbands, etc. Of course, it's mainly by hand. Sell 1288. "

Yang Chengye was happy: "The first batch of co-authors not only did not have a discount, but also increased the price. 998 has become 1288?"

Zhong Ming smiled: "This is a price reduction in 1288. Why can't a mobile phone sell for four or five hundred? Now in addition to the 998 smart module, a bunch of peripherals are also given, and there are also mobile phones. Of course, consumers are making money."

"Okay, it's also a way, Chanel is really suitable for the shots. Then I told them, and soon started to contact the relevant companies to make the shots, and strive to make some in batches before the official sale. However, Are you sure someone will really buy the Platinum Collector's Edition? "Yang Chengye asked.

Zhong Ming resolutely said: "Of course, what people do you think Chanel is like. Those are the legendary dwellings, do you know? All of them have money, they are incredible, they are all in 1288. It ’s like giving away something, can you not buy it? "

...

the next day.

"Ink Cloud Smoke" is officially on sale.

On the day of the release, "Ink and Smoke" directly entered the top ten on the rankings of multiple game markets, and caused heated discussions on the Internet!

On Weibo ~ www.readwn.com ~ Various well-known big Vs, especially big Vs in the cultural circle have staged publicity, and even President Qian of the Calligraphy Association praised the game!

Under this kind of offensive, "Ink Cloud Smoke" successfully boarded the hot search of various networks, and the situation is very good!

In terms of revenue, Ink Cloud Smoke also continued the level of the previous three games, and did not shame the studio.

In addition to the 1.8 million prize in the first prize of the Global Game Art Concept Competition, the first month of "Ink and Smoke" is expected to sell over 500,000 and sell for 20 yuan, which means that in the first month, the water will be around 10 million.

As a relatively niche indie game, it is extremely amazing to have such sales.

In this way, on average, the three games, "The Lazy Way", "Working Dog Survival Manual", and "Ink Clouds", have an average monthly flow of nearly ten million, and other miscellaneous income, such as Zhong Ming's "Fantasy Land ”There helped to do the plot, and the money spent by Zhihuan Technology on the first stage of the purchase of Chanel's copyright, which added up, and the studio's account already had more than 10 million funds.