When I write a bug it becomes the core gameplay

Any tips?

Gu Fan looked at the time, but it wasn't 6 o'clock yet, so there was no need to worry about Lilith appearing suddenly and being caught.

But even so, he still has to be cautious and not speak too clearly in many words, otherwise he may have worries.

Judging from Zhou Yang's appearance, he was indeed confused and confused.

I think it was probably after I had pondered for a long time without an answer that I had to come to the door.

Gu Fan did not answer immediately, but cheerfully took a can of Coke from the refrigerator and handed it to Zhou Yang, then pointed to the sofa: "Sit down first."

Zhou Yang sat down in confusion and continued to wait for Gu Fan's answer.

Gu Fan also sat on the sofa and said with a smile: "Zhou Yang, bugs appear naturally, and I can't predict what kind of bugs will appear. How can I know exactly what kind of bugs will appear?

"I can only say that as a game designer, if you want to find the pattern of BUG occurrences, there is only one way, and that is... think more.

“You need to analyze more about the mechanics and content of the game, and then think more about it.”

Zhou Yang was very anxious: "Mr. Gu, I have thought about it, and I have thought about it a lot!

"However, the game "Road Rage Simulator" is different from all the games we have developed before!

“This game is so closely related to reality.

"The themes of previous games include Western fantasy, magic-renovation history, and fairy fantasy. These all have a lot of room for manipulation. Even if a bug appears that subverts the gameplay, it will not be too abrupt.

"But everything in "Road Rage Simulator" is based on real-life situations, whether it's vehicle performance, the rewards players earn in the game, or traffic rules... these are all too close to reality. , if there is a BUG, ​​it will be very strange and very obvious.

“After much thought, the only place where bugs may arise is in the AI ​​aspect.

"But this time, Mr. Li repeatedly ordered that fake-AI must not be used again, so the AI ​​this time was made using conventional methods, and it is difficult to induce any major changes in it.

"These AIs will imitate uncivilized driving behaviors in reality and repeatedly cause trouble to players. However, after much deliberation, I can't change the behavior of AIs with just one bug and let them drive peacefully..."

Zhou Yang was helpless. Apparently he had thought of some solutions, but he quickly rejected them.

Gu Fan was silent for a moment: "Well... I think this general direction is quite correct. Vehicle performance, game rewards, or traffic rules, it is really not easy to end if there is a bug.

“In comparison, AI is the hardest-hit area where BUGs need to be prevented.

"But I think you still lack a little bit of reverse thinking.

“Why must these AIs be allowed to drive peacefully?

"Many times, people will feel angry because of certain things; but if the degree of these things reaches a certain threshold and seems too outrageous, people are likely to stop being angry, which is commonly known as... angry laughter.

"Do you think this is true?"

Zhou Yang couldn't help but perked up: "Laughing in anger? Can you still do this?"

Obviously, Mr. Gu's words were like helping him to highlight the key points before the exam. This bug should indeed be caused by the AI!

Because this is a simulator game in itself, if due to a bug, players turn into a racing game, or into a business and money-making game, then this bug will indeed seem a bit too obtrusive, and it will not only be easy to be caught by Lilith , and does not conform to Nitian’s traditional game production style.

But how exactly should AI be modified?

Originally, what Zhou Yang was thinking was, could some bugs be used to make these AIs behave themselves? Let them drive quietly and reduce accidents? In this way, "Road Rage Simulator" can at least become "Food Delivery Simulator" or "Taxi Simulator".

But obviously, this approach is not appropriate, because "stimulating road rage in players" is Lilith's core idea for this game. If this is changed, it will still be easily exposed.

What's more, if it were made into "Food Delivery Simulator", "Taxi Simulator", and "Truck Driver Simulator", would this game be fun?

It doesn't seem to be much fun, nor is there much innovation.

But now, Mr. Gu seems to have proposed another direction?

Zhou Yang was thoughtful: "Mr. Gu, I seem to understand! Thank you, I'll go back and think about it!"

Some kind of inspiration switch seemed to be activated in him, and he left in a hurry.

…

…

June 18th, Wednesday at 6pm.

There are still two hours until Road Rage Simulator is officially released.

In Gu Fan's villa, Lilith refreshed on time.

"Gu Fan! Long time no see, did you miss me?"

Lilith seemed to be in a good mood. She went to the refrigerator to get a Coke and a few bags of potato chips from the snack rack. Then she lay down on the massage chair comfortably.

"Mr. Li, it feels like you've been very busy in the past two months or so?" Gu Fan asked tentatively.

Because in the past two months, Lilith seemed to have completely evaporated from the world and never appeared again!

At first, Gu Fan was busy with the experience store and thought that Lilith was just keeping a distance from him. However, when he returned to the company and asked, he found out that Lilith had never appeared again after deciding on the design plan. .

I wonder if something happened over there in hell, or if Lilith has other plans?

I saw Lilith eating potato chips like a starving ghost while explaining: "Oh, it's a long story!

“I didn’t expect that I would encounter so many things when I returned to hell this time.

"On the one hand, I collected negative emotions well, so Laolu arranged for me to give lectures in hell to promote my successful experience! Well, because hell is so big, it took a lot of time.

“As the number one game producer in Hell, of course my speeches are also sold out, and the effect is very good.

“Also, as mentioned before, new technologies for collecting negative emotions are also being tested.

“I also watched the scientific researchers working overtime, and finally got the relevant contract details finalized before our new product was launched!

"Speaking of which, how's the development of that micro-handle steering wheel going? I can't wait to see how many negative emotions it can collect!"

Lilith's eyes were full of anticipation.

Gu Fan took a sample from the side: "Oh, it has already been mass-produced, and this time it will be released simultaneously with the game.

“The first batch of players who have pre-ordered now should all have received their goods.

"The experience store is preparing to officially open during the day tomorrow."

Lilith reached out and took the sample. It was a packaged box, square.

This was originally the "Explorer" series of Zhitong handles, but this time a micro handle steering wheel was also added, so the box is much larger than the original packaging.

Opening the box contains the handle body, detachable modules, wireless charging base, and the most important thing: the handle and steering wheel accessories.

The shell of the controller is a co-branded model of "Road Rage Simulator". It has a similar appearance to the co-branded controllers of many racing games, but the color scheme is more low-key.

"Very good. It seems that during my absence, all work is still progressing in an orderly manner! Gu Fanqian did a good job. I really saw you right!"

Lilith is satisfied with the current situation.

Gu Fan was already used to Lilith's compliments, so he just said lightly: "Of course, Mr. Li, this is all my responsibility."

Lilith opened the box, but before she could take a closer look, she suddenly became excited and seemed to suddenly remember something very important.

"Hey! By the way, Gu Fan, how was the national speedrunning competition in "Ascension"!"

After Lilith arranged this competition for Su Tong and others according to the advice of the think tank, she became busy in hell. As a result, she put all the things in the world aside during this busy period.

I rushed back today before the official release of "Road Rage Simulator", and suddenly I remembered that there was a speedrunning contest.

Gu Fan was silent for a moment: "This...Mr. Li, it depends on which angle you look at it."

Lilith had a vague premonition of something bad. She quickly checked the collection of negative emotions in her field of vision, and then almost spit out the coke.

"what's the situation!

"How come my negative emotions deduct so much!!"

She was so angry that she almost jumped three feet from the massage chair, and her whole body exuded an explosive murderous aura.

This situation reminded Gu Fan inexplicably of the Taoist emperor shouting in a certain historical drama: My money! ! !

"What the hell is going on!" Lilith instantly became visibly red and warm, and subconsciously wanted to question Gu Fan.

Gu Fan was speechless: "Mr. Li, I didn't know about this from beginning to end... Didn't you ask me the wrong person..."

Only then did Lilith realize that she had blamed the wrong person, but she was still a little aggrieved and seemed to want to immediately go find the person who gave her this bad idea to settle the score.

But she thought about it and sat down on the massage chair again.

Obviously, it's better to figure out what's going on first, and then go out to investigate!

"Gu Fan! Turn on the TV!"

Gu Fan took the remote control and turned on the TV. Without Lilith saying anything, he directly opened Wang Dawei's live broadcast room.

"Mr. Li, if you want to find out the whole story, you can watch his live broadcast."

Lilith frowned slightly: "Isn't this the anchor who discovered the bug in "Ascension" before? I remember that he was very good, and he actually participated in the "Ascension" national speedrunning competition?

"Okay, let me see what's going on!"

At this time, Wang Dawei was unboxing the co-branded controller of "Road Rage Simulator" while waiting for the official release of the game.

However, on his computer screen was his speed record of completing the five small tracks of "Ascension", like a huge badge of honor that he could not wait to show off to the audience in the live broadcast room.

"It turns out that my good brother Black Dragon didn't lie to me. Speedrunning is really fun!"