Chapter 322: Changing Development Goals
"Hmm..."
"Hmm?"
"Hmm...! Okay! Not bad, this creativity is really good! It's just that the development will be a bit challenging, but everyone could give it a try."
Yu Shutong stared at the computer screen, which displayed the planning document and the prototype. His eyebrows furrowed and then eased, finally, he slapped his hand on the table with a smack, almost knocking over the thermos.
"Ah, indeed, although we are developing a PC game this time, my plan leans a bit towards AAA."
"This oversight was truly mine, I didn't consider everyone's actual development capabilities," he said with a calm expression, pushing up his loose glasses slightly.
When President Yu said this, it meant that his plan was flawless, only that the company's current technology was not yet capable of developing such a game.
"No problem, how can we know without trying?"
Yu Shutong waved his hand, although the development was challenging, it also sparked his interest.
Zhou Fengfeng's planning involved a semi-open zombie survival world where zombies could evolve and even disguise themselves as players.
The players' Combat Power was similar to normal humans, but they could collect many weapon parts or complete weapons to continually enhance their own Combat Power.
Players could also form teams, but their identities had been set before entering the game, and by performing matching identity actions, they could obtain specialized skill enhancements.
For instance, if a player's identity was a boxer and they found a matching weapon trap, then used their fists to defeat the zombies, they could improve their boxing skills.
But this did not mean that players' skills were bound by their birth professions, they could also learn other skills like firearms usage and machinery manufacturing through study.
The plan included a variety of gameplay options, and players could freely combine them based on their choices.
This significantly increased the playability of the game.
If one must make a comparison using games, it would be akin to a combination of PUBG, LifeAfter, and an RPG role-playing game.
More gameplay options meant that the development would be difficult, and the professional system, skill system, and even NPC settings immediately elevated the game's level to that of a typical AAA title.
However, the initial aim of their development department was just to create a PC game to test the market, and changing the development focus temporarily might waste a lot of time on tasks that turn out to be unnecessary.
And the employees might have their objections.
"President Yu, do you really think this plan is feasible?" Zhou Fengfeng was still hesitant as it essentially meant starting the game development from the foundational stage.
The release date of the game would be greatly delayed.
"If you think it's too difficult to implement, I can take it back and make some modifications."
Zhou Fengfeng looked at Yu Shutong, who was deep in thought with his head bowed, hesitated for a bit before adding another sentence. Experience new stories with My Virtual Library Empire
Because he really wanted his creativity to be integrated into Ideal Paradise's first major game.
He wanted to prove that his planning skills were good.
Even if he had to compromise a bit now, it didn't matter.
"No need, I think it's great. I would rate your plan a 9.9 out of 10, not a perfect score because you're new, haha, just a little pressure on you," Yu Shutong said jokingly while simultaneously operating the computer to share this plan with the development group's resource pool.
As soon as he clicked send, all the development staff in the department received the shared resources, and then nobody spoke, just quietly opened the resources to check the content inside.
Yu Shutong glanced at Zhou Fengfeng and noticed he seemed nervous.
Actually, he was also a bit nervous, but as the leader of the group, he had to demonstrate a leader's demeanor.
"The creativity in this skill setting is simply too good."
"The job setup is interesting! But if we add the character system, doesn't that mean we have to overhaul the player module we completed?"
"Yeah, and it took us half a month to finish it..."
"What's there to fear? With Kang and President Yu around, there's no problem we can't solve!"
"So, should we change it?"
"Hell yes, change it!"
After everyone viewed Zhou Fengfeng's proposal, they unanimously gave it high praise.
However, at the same time, everyone realized that if the game were to be developed according to the proposal, the modules that had been completed would need to be rewritten.
If they didn't want to miss the planned release date, they would have to work overtime again.
But for them, working overtime had completely become a habit.
Although under Yu's insistence, they no longer worked overnight or spent entire holidays at the office, they still wouldn't leave until ten o'clock on regular days.
King of Competition might not be as intense as before, but he was still the King of Competition!
"Everyone seems to really agree with your proposal!" Seeing everyone's response, Yu Shutong turned his head toward Zhou Fengfeng and smiled slightly.
He put his arm around Zhou Fengfeng's shoulder, like a good buddy, and said, "Just come up with the ideas, as long as they're good, I believe no one would mind modifying according to what you suggest."
Zhou Fengfeng hadn't expected Yu Shutong to be so approachable and nodded subconsciously, "Okay."
He looked up at his colleagues, who were clearly busier than before receiving the proposal, and although he felt somewhat guilty, he was more moved.
He had never experienced this during his time in the game planning department at Ideal Paradise.
The leaders and colleagues there lacked vitality, relying on past glory and just coasting along.
Even as the game gradually declined, they were only keen on making money through events rather than striving to rejuvenate the game with new content.
In this respect, working at 'Frontline Crossing' had already made a higher impression on him than his time at Ideal Paradise.
"Alright, since your proposal has been approved, you go and rest," he said.
"If you have any suggestions or changes, feel free to come talk to me. I'll be in the office until ten tonight."
Yu Shutong let go of Zhou Fengfeng's shoulder and settled back into his workstation, then began writing the new game script on his computer.
Since the company did not allow excessive overtime, during the day, they could only quickly get into the groove and start working.
Seeing every person in the development department busy with their heads down, Zhou Fengfeng felt he truly was in the right place.
Here, everyone was working hard on their tasks, including the leadership.
Everyone was striving to make the game better.
Although he had only been there for a few days, he had seen everyone's passion for their work.
Initially, he thought the company enforced overtime, but after observing for a few days, he realized it wasn't mandatory; rather, everyone was voluntarily staying late to keep up with the schedule.
It was all for a common goal—to launch the game on schedule.
Everyone was on the same rope, pulling together with concerted effort.
Environment can change a person's attitude, and Zhou Fengfeng felt his passion reignited.
"Come on!"
He clenched his fist and silently cheered himself on.