Chapter 537: Using the Anti-Heaven Resource Library

Gu Fan began to introduce the basic idea of ​​​​this product.

"The so-called "Fantasy Book" can basically be regarded as some kind of derivative outside the game.

"Players can still experience the complete game content without buying it. But if they buy it, they can experience it more and have a more immersive feeling.

"As for what its basic function is aimed at, this is it."

As Gu Fan said this, he took out a small figurine from the drawer.

This figure looks quite cute, with a small, round base and a cute little fire-breathing dragon on top.

“On the surface it looks like a figure, but actually it has an NFC chip inside.

“When you use a controller or other specific peripherals to sense the chip, you can get some props related to the figure in the game.

"For example, in this game, the player will be given a small dragon egg when they play it for the first time, so that the player can hatch the dragon; and after that, they can play it once a day, although they will not give the dragon egg again. , but will give you some feed such as fish meat, as well as special props for cultivating this little dragon.

"So, the idea of ​​"Fantasy Book" is also based on this basic function."

Lilith took the figure in her hand and played with it. It was quite exquisite, but obviously, it was obviously on the expensive side simply based on the value of the figure.

The greater significance of this gadget is that it can have a certain linkage with the game content, although this linkage may be relatively simple.

Gu Fan's idea is to fully expand this simple linkage.

Let players mistakenly think that they are buying a derivative that can greatly improve the game experience at the beginning, so as to better attract players into the game.

Lilith thought for a while: "Then what is our "Fantasy Book" mainly used for?

“If you want to ensure the best display effect, does it have to be made like a tablet?

"As the player's plot progresses, different screen contents can be displayed. It can also be equipped with a variety of rich NFC functions, so players can get something new every time they scan."

Gu Fan obviously does not agree with this view: "Tablet computers are definitely not feasible, and the cost cannot be controlled.

“Theoretically, there is no difference between making it a tablet and making it a specific APP.

“But if it is made into an APP, it will be difficult to give players that special ‘check-in feeling’.

"So I still prefer to make peripheral products with lower cost, such as paper books."

This truth is actually not difficult to figure out.

To ensure the best display effect, a tablet is definitely the best choice.

But it is impossible for Nitian to actually build a tablet computer by himself. He can only go to the corresponding digital manufacturer to make a co-branded model. And even if there is a co-branded tablet, the real functionality depends on the corresponding APP.

So for players, buying this co-branded tablet makes almost no sense.

And even if players can implement many functions on the APP, it is ultimately virtual and there is no way to simulate the feeling of "checking in".

When tourists check in, they need to have a physical book and stamp it with a physical seal, so that it feels good.

If you just take a picture with your mobile phone, then use positioning software to locate it, and sign in in a specific APP, what’s the point?

Therefore, although the display effect of the tablet computer is good, it is completely unsuitable for the original plan.

"But, does anyone really want paper books?" Lilith frowned slightly.

Obviously, if everyone doesn’t like the product itself, there’s no way to trick them into buying it, let alone generating negative emotions.

Gu Fan explained: "Actually, paper books can do a lot of things.

“First of all, paper books can be made into three-dimensional books, that is, when each page is opened, the folding details are automatically unfolded to form a three-dimensional scene.

“Secondly, paper books can also be used with a reading pen.

"The cost of a reading pen is actually very low. Two to three hundred yuan is enough. Its principle is also very simple: there are some very subtle symbols on the pages of paper books, and the reading pen can scan these symbols to Determine the appropriate content.

“Finally, NFC or other various functions can also be inserted into the paper book, and there is no problem at all in linking it with games.

“We can develop a special handle with built-in NFC function and built-in reading pen scanning function to match this physical book to create more complex effects.

"It can be paired with the mission system in "Endless Fantasy Legend 2" to bring players an 'impressive' gaming experience."

Lilith nodded suddenly: "I probably understand!

“The main function of this fantasy book is to deliberately create a ‘check-in’ feeling.

“Use the three-dimensional landscapes in the physical book to correspond to various areas in the game, or various plot chapters, to create artificial check-in points.

“In order to pursue perfection and make this collection a witness to their gaming experience, players will pursue details and perfection, and carefully experience the content of the game from beginning to end.

“Even if they encounter some setbacks along the way, they will look at the half-finished fantasy book and persevere.

“But we actually buried a lot of pitfalls in the game’s plot and experience.

"If there is no fantasy book, players may deliberately skip certain side quests based on online reviews to improve their gaming experience.

"But with the fantasy book, players have to pass the game with their noses pinched!

"Hey, wait, if it's just to make players have to play, then can't we just design all the tasks as must-dos?"

Gu Fan shook his head: "No, no, no, President Li, there is a psychological change problem here.

"If we don't make fantasy books, but simply and crudely design all the tasks as must-dos, or very forcefully lock the player's entire game process, this can certainly create negative emotions, but players can also directly choose not to play.

"If players don't play, then everything will be in vain.

"But fantasy books are different.

"It is an independently purchased product, and it can also be seen as a set of settings, which is beautifully made.

"Players buy fantasy books, this is not out of compulsion, but out of their natural will.

"Since it is a decision made by myself, even if the players feel unhappy, they will most likely stick to it."

Lilith thought about it and nodded: "Well, it does make sense!

"If you make a lot of mistakes yourself, you will often be stubborn to the end; but if these mistakes are caused by others, you will definitely shirk responsibility at the first time.

"Not bad, Gu Fan, you really understand the psychology of players!"

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Gu Fan coughed twice: "No, no, this is all thanks to your good teaching, President Li."

Lilith stood up and walked a few steps with confidence: "Okay, let's do it!

"You will be responsible for the production of "Fantasy Book", including the design planning and specific functions of this book, you must think carefully...

"By the way, you have to make a handle that can scan the content of the book? You can also think about how to make this co-branded handle."

Gu Fan nodded: "Don't worry, President Li, I will do my best!"

He paused for a moment and said: "By the way, President Li, there is another thing that you need to make a decision in advance."

Lilith was in a good mood at this time, nodded and said: "Well, you say it."

Gu Fan opened a table on the computer, which showed the preliminary estimated resource volume of "Endless Fantasy Legend 2".

"In short, it is... President Li, the current volume you are planning is a bit beyond the limit of our company's development capabilities.

"And it's not 30% or 50% of the super, it's five times the super. "

Lilith was stunned for a moment: "Hmm? What do you mean? Are you saying that this game may not be made within the time I expected?

"Haven't we done so much preparation before!"

"Zhou Yang, Wei Chengjie, and Su Tong have all been sent out to take charge of a large studio each. Together with our original R&D team, we are actually using four times the manpower of other large companies.

"It's not too much for us to make a game that other companies make in four years in one year?"

"What's more, we can reuse the relevant resources of "Endless Fantasy Legend". With the upgrade of the editor, I think it's reasonable to set the development time to about one year."

Gu Fan coughed lightly: "If we estimate it based on the workload of other game companies of about three years, it's not much different for us to complete it in one year. We can indeed complete it if we work hard.

"But the problem is that the current workload of "Endless Fantasy Legend 2" is actually about eight years of workload for other game companies."

Lilith was stunned for a moment: "Eight years? Gu Fan, don't talk nonsense, how can it be eight years?

"I think the sequel is not much bigger than "Endless Fantasy Legend"? ”

Gu Fan shook his head: "Mr. Li, you just think it's about the same. In fact, if you count the resources, you will find that the size of "Endless Fantasy Legend 2" is almost several times that of the previous one.

"Although we cut off some more complex mechanism changes, we have too many game characters to design!

"One hundred characters must have different appearances, models and skills. Even if some actions can be universal, the workload is quite outrageous.

"Moreover, we have to design many different game areas. Even if there are only seven or eight large maps, each large map must actually be at least a quarter or even a third of the size of "Endless Fantasy Legend".

"If other companies in the industry were to make it, basically they would only develop one large map a year at most, with a dozen characters.

"But they can continue to develop, such as releasing it in the first year, and then a large version every year, and finally complete it in about seven or eight years.

"We can't do that, because we can't modify it later, so we must develop all these contents at the beginning.

"Of course, if you can accept a development cycle of at least two and a half years, all employees can work together to overcome it."

Lilith frowned immediately: "No, absolutely not!"

Two and a half years is too long for her, even if this game can really earn a lot of negative emotions, it is too long.

In the same amount of time, if one game is made in half a year, it is enough to make five games.

The more games are made, the higher the success rate of collecting negative emotions, so Lilith attaches great importance to timeliness.

Gu Fan was silent for a moment: "Then, President Li, there is one last solution.

"We can use the game resource library of Against Heaven before and integrate the content of the previous games as much as possible, which may further speed up the development of the game. "