At the same time, at Tengda Games …
Min Jingchao scrolled through the forums as usual, freeloading on the players' creativity.
He had to admit that the players' wisdom was boundless.
For example, Traveler Bao Xu's creativity. Min Jingchao felt that it was great at one glance. The hero's mechanics were rich, the image was appropriate, and the most important thing was that it fit Bao Xu's character.
Thus, he adopted it on the spot.
However, good ideas like that were rare.
After all, few players were experts in game mechanics and design. Most of the creativity had more or less problems.
Min Jingchao's recent daily work was to filter the huge amount of creativity provided by the players. If he found suitable ones, he would hand them over to the design team to improve and then enter the production process.
Min Jingchao also had some unspoken rules during the screening process.
The game department's designers would not participate in this activity.
Min Jingchao had designed a few heroes himself, but he did not take those profits. That was because Boss Pei had already paid him enough for his work and would give him bonuses based on the game's reputation, investment, and other factors. He felt that there was no reason for him to earn more money.
He would not be able to compete with the players for 5% of the profits.
Secondly, Min Jingchao would try to choose different creators when choosing heroes.
Min Jingchao would only consider using two hero plans from the same designer if a hero was obviously much better than the others and had to be creative.
That was because this activity was for everyone to participate in. GOG's total number of heroes was limited, and there were only so many rewards. If the same account took too many rewards, the motivation of others to participate would be greatly reduced. That would not be good for maintaining a healthy community.
Of course, he had to consider whether the hero's mechanics fit with the game's mechanics, whether the hero's characteristics were obvious, whether it overlapped with the existing heroes, and whether it conflicted with other factors.
Min Jingchao scrolled through and suddenly saw a post that seemed to have a good number of likes.
He clicked on it subconsciously and realized that it was a pure design post for the hero's mechanics.
The hero's first skill was a short-range attack skill that could send the enemy flying after three uses. The second skill was …
"Eh? This game's mechanics look quite interesting. "
Min Jingchao thought about it carefully and felt that the hero's positioning was clear. The mechanics themselves were quite entertaining. It should be quite popular with suitable packaging.
However, the problem was, what packaging should he give it?
There would at least be a general direction if this enthusiastic player revealed a little of the hero's story background. However, there was no entry point apart from the fact that the hero was a warrior and assassin.
Min Jingchao clicked on the player's information, hoping to find some inspiration.
After all, the idea of this hero came from this player. It would be even better if the image design could be slightly related to this player.
"Hmm? All of Tengda's games are available? He's a veteran player of Tengda Games. "
"Eh? You bought The Lonely Desert Road so early? He's a super hardcore player. "
"…"
"Isn't that Boss Pei himself?!"
Min Jingchao would not have known if he had not checked, but he was shocked when he did. This was Boss Pei's account!
He confirmed again and again that it was indeed Boss Pei!
But then, Min Jingchao fell into confusion.
Boss Pei could have just told me if he wanted to create a new hero, right?
Why did he go through so much trouble to post it on the forum?
If the players didn't know what it was and didn't like it, wouldn't this design be a waste?
Could it be that Boss Pei was so confident in his design that he felt that it would definitely stand out even if it was mixed in with the many proposals of other players?
Well, judging from the results, that was the case.
However, it seemed like this reason alone was not enough.
Min Jingchao's mind started to wander again. After all, 'thinking more' was a necessary quality for every Tengda employee.
Why did he not design a specific image for this hero?
Could Boss Pei not design a specific image?
Of course not!
Boss Pei must have done it on purpose.
Min Jingchao thought about it repeatedly and finally concluded that there were two reasons why Boss Pei did this.
First, Boss Pei left the packaging of this hero empty. It seemed like he was testing the ability of GOG's research and development team. He wanted the research and development team to guess his intentions and fill in the hero's appearance and story background.
Secondly, given the intense competition between GOG and IOI, Boss Pei did not want to take sides. Both sides were in the same boat. That was why he did not give clear guidance but used such an obscure method.
In other words, Boss Pei did not want others to know that he was involved in GOG's design. He was only helping secretly.
That made Min Jingchao feel warm. Indeed, GOG was Boss Pei's biological son!
As for the 5% profit, Boss Pei obviously did not care about it. Boss Pei probably cared more about the title of 'designer of XXX'.
"Therefore, I should hide the fact that this hero was designed by Boss Pei and consider it according to the design of an ordinary player.
"Then, the next question is what kind of packaging to make this hero?
"There is already a hero based on Boss Pei. This hero obviously has to be based on someone else.
"Who should it be based on?
"Boss Pei must have thought about it, but he was too embarrassed to write it out."
Min Jingchao thought about it seriously and found that this hero seemed to be able to work well with Modest.
That was because Modest's second skill was a road-sealing + knockback effect. The knockback itself was actually a state of levitation + displacement. In theory, it should be able to receive the new hero's ultimate move.
In other words, Modest could directly use the second skill to block the road and knock back the enemy's key heroes. The new hero would receive the big move, and then Modest would absorb the damage. The new hero would cooperate with him and start to attack crazily.
Yes, a perfect partner!
Who was Boss Pei's perfect partner in reality?
Obviously, it was Big Boss Ruan Guangjian!
Moreover, this hero's skills were quite compatible with Big Boss Ruan Guangjian's characteristics.
An artist's abstract image should be light and elegant. At the same time, Ruan Guangjian might look like an ordinary person, but he had been influenced by art all year round. His every move had the characteristics of an ancient scholar.
At that thought, Min Jingchao had an idea.
Hero name: Literary Genius of the Winds, Ruan.
Ruan was an ancient Chinese calligrapher and painter. His weapon was an oversized brush.
The first skill was to use the brush to write wild cursive. After three times, he could summon a gust of wind through the meaning of the Wild Cursive Brush, causing the enemy in the way to fly.
The second skill was to quickly draw a landscape painting of clouds and mist in front of him to block flying skills.
The third skill was to ride the wind, allowing him to quickly shuttle between enemies.
The ultimate skill was an illusion. Ruan Yufeng could cast an illusion on the enemy in the state of flying. At the same time, Ruan Yufeng could come directly to the target from thousands of miles away, causing full suppression and damage to the target.
After matching the hero's packaging and skills, Min Jingchao carefully checked it again and found that it was a perfect fit.
"Could it be that this hero was tailor-made for Big Boss Ruan?
"But Boss Pei was too embarrassed to make it so obvious?
"Yes, that's very likely. After all, Boss Pei had specially increased the remuneration to outsourcing companies to take care of Big Boss Ruan's workspace. That was so that Big Boss Ruan could tide over difficulties as soon as he came to Jingzhou.
"Ah, are the friendships between big bosses always so reserved?"
Min Jingchao could not help but imagine the scene of Modest and Ruan fighting side by side in the Canyon of the Gods in the future.
Just thinking about it made his blood boil!
Min Jingchao immediately began to sort out the concept art requirement form for Ruan, preparing to send it to Ruan Guangjian as soon as possible.
Since it was Big Boss Ruan's hero, the appearance of the hero would naturally be designed by Big Boss Ruan.
After Traveler Bao Xu went online, the next hero would be Literary Genius of the Winds, Ruan!
Min Jingchao's work efficiency was very high. In less than two hours, a requirement form for the Literary Genius of the Winds was completed.
He immediately sent the form to Ruan Guangjian.
…
In Halo Workspace, Ruan Guangjian sipped his coffee as he continued to work.
Suddenly, the chat software icon at the bottom right corner of his computer flashed, and a window popped up to accept a document: Literary Genius of the Winds, Ruan Hero Requirements Form.xlsx.
"Eh?"
Ruan Guangjian could not help but be stunned. The hero design had come out so quickly.
Traveler Bao Xu's requirements had only just been put on the agenda last Thursday or last Friday. How could there be a new hero so soon?
Ruan Guangjian received the requirement form, opened it, and could not help but be stunned.
His surname was Ruan, and he liked calligraphy and drawing …
He suspected that this hero was based on him, but he felt that this idea was a little too narcissistic.
At that moment, Min Jingchao sent a message.
"Big Boss Ruan, that's right. This is the hero that Boss Pei designed based on you. I added a little more detail.
"However, Boss Pei seems to be more low-key. He doesn't want others to know that this is his work. Thus, don't be too obvious. Just keep it in your heart."
Ruan Guangjian could not help but be stunned. I met Boss Pei when I went to buy coffee just now.
In other words, Boss Pei had already used me as a prototype to design the hero?
However, Boss Pei had no intention of mentioning it at Fish-Catching Internet Cafe …
Yes, that was really in line with Boss Pei's usual reserved character.
When Halo Workspace moved to Jingzhou, Boss Pei was also cold on the outside but warm on the inside. He did not say anything, but in fact, he had secretly increased the outsourcing price to help Halo Workspace tide over.
This time, he was even more reserved. He had quietly created an exclusive hero for me in the game.
Ruan Guangjian could not help but smile. He replied, "Don't worry, I'll definitely make the concept art look very cool!"
Min Jingchao said again, "Then, the first skin should be a linked skin with Modest. The two heroes should also be set as best friends. Is that okay?"
Ruan Guangjian smiled knowingly. "Of course, I couldn't ask for more."
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