The Game Developer Who Left the Company Is Too Competent

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The in-house test of Elcross has begun.

From early morning, I downloaded and installed the client according to the instructions and waited for the connection.

however.

“Didn’t you say it starts at 10 o’clock?”

“I did… … .”

do not open the server

A notice was soon sent out.

[Urgent inspection due to an urgent issue… … .]

The developers were dumbfounded and said a word.

“No, it’s not OBT, it’s an emergency inspection before the in-house test is even open. What the hell is this?”

It wasn’t serious from the start.

‘Well, it could be.’

Taeyeon decided to think positively.

In online games, maintenance is always inevitable.

However, even after an hour or two, the inspection did not end.

at last.

[The Elcross test will begin at 3:00 PM. Sorry for the inconvenience.]

“Ah, I couldn’t even do my job properly because of this… … .”

“If you’re going to do this, why don’t you delay the testing period!”

Complaints are popping up everywhere.

Taeyeon sighed and told everyone.

“Let’s go get something to eat.”

The test started at 3:30 PM.

This is an additional 30 minutes extension from the scheduled time.

“Wow, the intro is unusual!”

“The graphics are definitely good!”

“Your customization is awesome?”

A game that started after twists and turns.

The graphics are gorgeous enough to exclaim from the start.

First off, customization is great.

Someone from the art team was dressing up as their favorite idol singer, and they boasted a high synchro rate.

‘This must be worth learning.’

The reputation of a star developer was not earned by tagging.

Even the art director was famous enough to be counted as one of the top 3 illustrators.

It is pleasing to the eye from the start.

When the customization is finished, a cinematic video continues.

The Elcross Empire is protected by the god of light, ‘Lu’.

Tribulation strikes the land of glory that has dominated the continent for hundreds of years.

Emperor’s Question.

The fierce civil war caused by the suspicions that followed!

In front of the crisis of the empire, numerous external forces are looking for an opportunity to counterattack.

As an escort knight for the youngest prince who was targeted first, the player must safely escape and escort him to the estate of his maternal grandfather, Margrave, Count Claude.

The tutorial that started like that was decorated with escaping the imperial capital to avoid the prince and the forces sent by the princes who were aiming for the emperor’s seat.

The process is colorfully decorated with colorful graphics.

‘Good start!’

It’s a clichéd story, but the directing was very good.

It was felt that the best craftsmen in each field paid attention to details.

‘Will I ever be able to play a fun game?’

Put aside what kind of person Song Jae-hee is.

As a game fanatic, Taeyeon was just happy that she came across a good game after a long time.

However, that thought disappeared within a few hours.

‘hmm.’

From the middle of the play, the quality and detail deteriorated noticeably.

and.

“uh? what. The character is about to break through the castle wall? Didn’t you handle this part of the collision box?”

“Ouch! Quest can’t progress! I got the quest, but it doesn’t appear in the list!”

From this point on, minor bugs started appearing.

It was only for a moment that the sense of immersion was smashed.

‘It feels like the character’s personality has suddenly changed. Seeing that the quest text was unnecessarily long, the person in charge changed here.’

The scent of the masterpiece that I felt in the beginning part disappeared as if it had been washed.

‘For some reason, it seems that a large number of senior-level personnel in the early days left.’

In fact, the first part was not without problems.

boring battles.

A system full of Shinhwa Online feeling and so on.

These flaws were covered with splendid graphics and direction. However, as you get used to the game, and the overall quality deteriorates, especially from the middle, only the downside is highlighted.

‘Based on Shinhwa’s online system, it seems that they wanted to show something more advanced than simple hack and slash… … .’

The direction is ambiguous.

I don’t even know what genre this game is.

‘Actually, this is a good thing. All you need is an element to be patiently immersed in… … .’

Taeyeon’s expression became more and more serious.

It’s already six o’clock in the evening.

The three-hour test was over and it was time to go home.

Taeyeon sighed deeply.

‘I can’t figure out what to point out first.’

It’s definitely not a bad game… … .

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My brain got complicated.

* * *

‘what a waste. It’s not a game to be ruined like this… … .’

The 3-day test is over.

If Elcross is to be defined in one word, it is ‘reversal’.

At first, it’s a masterpiece, but as time goes by, it becomes rubbish.

‘After receiving 50 billion won in support, he must have promised the best talents he knew a huge salary and treatment, and moved to work together.’

And I would have started the project with great momentum.

‘The atmosphere must have been good for a year or two.’

The things made at that time are the early parts that gave off the scent of masterpieces.

‘But at that point, for some reason, the resignation started.’

I checked the intranet database.

‘also.’

As speculated, half of the senior-level personnel who had been with Elcross since TF left the company one by one after two years.

‘From this point on, this game is as good as broken.’

Obviously, game development is a task where teamwork is important.

The loss of one of the key personnel who has been leading the project from the beginning is a bigger problem than expected.

“hmm.”

Currently, the reed forest is very noisy. It started with a review posted by an employee who had done the Elcross test.

-Did you blow it all up with 50 billion won for dinner? The game is a real spectacle. It was still doable for the first few tens of minutes, but in the middle it was very… … If there are people who have been looking forward to Elcross, fold it neatly. It’s an open plate.

The text was erased, but captured copies were spreading everywhere. Not only the app, but also the game community site were in a frenzy.

“… … .”

Contemplating, Taeyeon opened the word document and started typing.

And I pulled out the printed document and moved it somewhere.

Elcross Studios had the atmosphere of a mourning house.

The moment Taeyeon enters, everyone’s attention is focused.

I knocked on Song Jae-hee’s office, but it was quiet.

One of the developers sitting nearby said cautiously.

“PD-nim hasn’t come to work yet.”

Current time eleven o’clock.

‘I’ll have to come back in the afternoon.’

Around 2:30 in the afternoon, I went back to the office.

“Do you have PD?”

“There is, but that… … .”

I knocked, but it’s quiet.

After knocking a few times, I carefully opened the door.

“… … .”

Song Jae-hee was asleep on his face.

however.

‘The smell of alcohol… … ?’

Her hairstyle and clothes, which had been neat as if she had drunk a binge, were slightly disheveled. I can roughly guess what happened.

‘He’s mentally weaker than I thought.’

After graduating from KAIST, he must have gone through a lot of work before joining Nero Soft and growing into a leading role in Shinhwa Online.

It was a bit incomprehensible that such an attitude would be shown at such a failure.

‘Today I ate a glass. I’ll have to come back tomorrow.’

* * *

But even the next day, I couldn’t talk to PD Song Jae-hee.

“PD-nim, you used your annual leave.”

Saturday and Sunday passed.

From Monday, Taeyeon had no time.

He gave several lectures at the International Game Conference held in COEX.

-Basic game operation for users!

-Understanding Game Publishing

-Game development and teamwork

The conference organizing committee pointed out Taeyeon and sent an official letter of cooperation.

Even that was not enough, so I called several times.

-please. This year, no one has made tangible results in the industry like developer Taeyeon Yoo… … .

It was a lecture that I had no choice but to accept.

‘Still, I have to do my best.’

Anyway, isn’t it a place to put your name on?

Prepared presentation materials diligently.

‘I think I should show you something about the project I’m working on… … .

So, I decided to release a few original Pantheon paintings and a short test video of Project D.

During the third and final lecture, a Japanese developer asked a question.

“I was very impressed with the performance in Monster Eater. I heard that you are currently preparing several new projects, and I would like to ask if it is possible to share some information.”

It was an expected question.

Everyone’s eyes twinkle.

“I knew you would, so I prepared a few points… … .”

A roar of cheers erupted before he could even finish his words.

First of all, the original picture of the first Pantheon was released.

“wow.”

“Oh oh… … !”

The lecture hall is full of exclamations.

Even those who have been making games for a long time and experienced various artworks were amazed at the quality.

A huge city of gods floating in the air!

past, present and future.

And a fantastic picture where various cultures coexist!

‘I knew this kind of reaction would come out.’

It’s a fantastic picture for anyone to see.

‘As expected, AD-nim Lee Young-ae’s skills are at an amazing level that can be used all over the world.’

“Have you succeeded in implementing this original painting into a real engine? If successful, could I see it now?”

The second question from Japanese developers.

Even while questioning, his two eyes said, ‘Oh no way…’ … ‘ I was full of doubts.

Not only that, but the expressions of other developers as well.

“You seem to have doubts… … I fully understand. Actually, when I saw this original drawing, I was surprised by the quality and questioned whether it would be possible to realize it 100%. but… … .”

screen when switched.

The graphics are more beautiful than the original picture.

“Ohhh!”

A standing ovation erupted.

The sight of characters running around the field and talking to NPCs was rather close to the quality of graphic animation for theatrical releases.

The Japanese developer stuttered and asked with a face full of joy.

“Um, is that really an in-game video?”

“of course.”

“When can we play?”

“It takes about 3 years in total from CBT and OBT to official service.”

It was a fairly generous period for Taeyeon, but… … .

“barely?”

“Three years? I heard that it just started… … .”

Developers were appalled.

A test video of Project D was also released.

The production period of less than one year was colorless, and the quality was outstanding.

“no… … How did you manage to make something like that in such a short period of time? What’s the secret?”

Another developer question.

It’s not something to hide, so I’m going to say it openly.

“With the active cooperation of Disney headquarters, we were able to freely use original resources. And Project D’s art director, Lee Young-ae, has experience with both Disney and Blizzard.

added one thing.

“He is also the one who drew the original painting of the Pantheon you saw earlier. You are working as the Wonhwa team leader for the Pantheon team.”

“and… … .”

Amid endless exclamation, the eyes of the developers were fixed on the test video in the beam project.

Looking at it, my mouth is itching for no reason, so I reveal another surprising fact.

“Some of the content that will appear in that game will be greatly reflected in Korean Disneyland.”

“… … ?!”

uh? no, how?

Everyone’s faces are full of surprise and doubt.

Taeyeon smiled and confidently revealed.

“I am in charge of content planning for Disneyland Korea.”

Taeyeon’s lecture was selected as the most popular lecture.

After the closing ceremony, the organizing committee chairperson personally came out to express his gratitude.

“Thanks to Director Yoo Tae-yeon, I was able to build pride for overseas developers. I will never forget this grace and will definitely repay it.”

meaningful face.

There was only one thing Taeyeon could say about this.

“I will do my best to make a fun game.”

* * *

After the conversation, the way out of the venue.

Surprisingly, I met producer Song Jae-hee, and he was in a serious conversation with a handsome man in a suit.

‘Let’s just say hello and go.’

approached and spoke.

“PD Song Jae-hee is also here.”

“… … !”

Song Jae-hee is surprised more than necessary.

“Uh, uh… … ”

The person you are talking to is also confused.

But even for a moment, he handed me a business card with a smile on his lips.

“hello. I am Jeon Joon-young, the business team leader at Netfunz.”

“Ah, you are the head of the Netfunz business team. I am Taeyeon Yoo.”

“I know. It is so famous that it is impossible not to know it.”

People look good.

Your voice is cool and cool.

Taeyeon said to Jaehee Song.

“Let’s have lunch together tomorrow.”

“yes? Me, lunch?”

For some reason, the momentum seems to have waned.

“Can’t you?”

“Oh, no. You do that. I will see you.”

Taeyeon thought to herself as she said goodbye to the two and left.

‘I’m the head of the Netfunz business team… … .’

The eyes that were surprised to see himself come to mind.

‘How am I supposed to accept this?’