Game Development Giant

Before this, Jedi would never believe that such a game could exist in this world.

It can make him have the idea that the American RPG that he is so familiar with can actually do this, and it is more orthodox than the American RPG that he is familiar with.

This is a very strange idea.

Because the concept of American RPG was created by pioneers such as "Witchcraft" and "Genesis", it can be said that the rules laid down by these games should be the most orthodox, because everyone who likes this game Players of similar games will think so.

Including Jedi himself.

However, after he just finished playing the trial version of "Forescape Torment", he had to admit that his idea was completely subverted.

This game is exactly what the previous media said after trying it out.

Very different.

It is different from all previous DND games.

This game does not seem to allow participating players to play a game, but to tell a story. It is not appropriate to say this, but the producer or, to put it another way, is the 'writer' or 'writer' of this game. The 'director' wants to express something, and also allows players to participate. This sense of immersion and the depth of the game are things Jedi has never experienced before.

Great game.

Although the trial period was not long, if Jedi had to give an evaluation on this short experience.

So, these are the only words left.

Jedi was a little lost. He knew that the most important thing he should do now was to return to his boss, Richard Garrett, and report to him his evaluation after the trial.

You know, ever since Mars Entertainment launched the early trial, and the media was full of praise for the game "Planeta Requiem", and the words of praise were flying everywhere, Richard Garrett was in a very irritable mood. . Because even the "Genesis" series, which he is most proud of, has never received such unanimous praise from the media.

Therefore, although the game "Planetary Requiem" has not been officially announced, it is still in Richard Garrett's heart, like a stone, weighing on his heart.

When Jedi had just left the trial area of ​​"Outlander: Requiem".

There was a beautiful, young and sexy woman in her early twenties with brown hair walking towards him.

Judging from the badge hanging on her chest, it can be known that this young woman should be a staff member of Mars Entertainment. Originally, Jedi thought that the other party was just walking in his direction. He didn't pay much attention to it, but just when Roddy wanted to step aside, the young woman actually smiled and said hello to him.

Then, he said at the same time: "Hello, I am a researcher for Mars Entertainment's trial feedback. Could you please do a small survey that will take up your time a little? In order to compensate for your time, you You will receive a redemption card for our carnival gifts. You can use this redemption card to redeem a "Planascape Torment" main T-shirt from our gift exchange office..."

Originally, Jedi wanted to refuse outright. After all, he was rushing back now.

However, after hearing the pretty young lady's extremely polite request, he felt that it would be too ungentlemanly for him to refuse without reason, so. After hesitating for a second, Jedi agreed to the request for this investigation.

Anyway, Jedi wanted to come here, it was just a trial survey, and it wouldn't take too much time.

The fact was just as Jedi expected. There is nothing special about this kind of trial player survey, and the questions asked are all specific to the game.

Jedi also answered truthfully, because even if he was talking nonsense. The development team will not make rectifications according to his nonsense, and it can be seen that the development team is very confident in their game, or to put it another way, Jester is extremely confident in his first American RPG. There is information.

Of course, Jedi would not miss the gift in exchange. The style of the T-shirt is quite nice.

However, this gift should be of no use to him, because the name of "Planeta Requiem" is clearly marked on the T-shirt in a very conspicuous place. He is an employee of Virgin Entertainment, and, He is also an important member of Richard Garrett's development team. If he goes to the company wearing such a piece of "Planescape Torment" clothes, he will definitely be kicked out directly.

The Anaheim Convention Center and the headquarters of Virgin Entertainment are both near Los Angeles, which is only an hour's drive for Jedi.

When Jedi arrived at the headquarters of Virgin Entertainment, Richard Garrett was also waiting anxiously for his report, although he had already contacted several people on the phone before signing a contract with Mars Entertainment before the media trial. The media whose game content confidentiality agreement had expired received replies from these media. These replies made him very uneasy, but he still wanted to speak from the mouth of the person he trusted most after trying the game himself. evaluate.

Originally, Richard Garrett wanted to go to the Mars Entertainment Carnival in person.

But considering that he is too conspicuous, if any media discovers that he went to the Mars Entertainment Carnival in person just to try out Jester's new game "Planetary Requiem", then he is likely to be exposed by some people. Media attacks on other ideas.

For example, he was worried about Jester's new game or something.

Although this is indeed true.

However, that is Jester, who is recognized as the best game designer in the world. The game made by such a person, and he is a direct competitor with him, even though it is in the field where he is best, and Jester Stern has never had experience in developing this type of game, but his previous achievements are enough for anyone to take him seriously.

Seeing Jedi rushing back, Richard Garrett anxiously called him to his office.

He couldn't wait to ask.

However, when Richard Garrett spoke, he suddenly realized that he didn't know how to ask Roddy. Therefore, the two of them looked at each other face to face, feeling angry and a little embarrassed for a moment. .

"Boss..."

Feeling something was wrong, Jedi wanted to remind Richard Garrett.

After Jedi reminded him, Richard Garrett also woke up. He first apologized, then took a deep breath and asked: "Jedi, what do you think, Jester Li's How is this game?" When he asked this question, Richard Garrett himself didn't even notice that one of his arms that had been hanging on one side of his body was shaking uncontrollably.

Richard Garrett himself did not notice this scene.

However, Jedi saw this scene inadvertently from the corner of his eye, and he sighed secretly in his heart. To be honest, if he was in the same situation as Richard Garrett now, what would his performance be? Maybe not as good as the other party.

After all, at the GDC conference at the end of the year, kissing a donkey’s butt in front of all the game developers in the world is not something that anyone has the courage to do.

However, after Jedi sighed in his heart, he answered truthfully.

No embarrassment.

There is no intentional derogatory behavior.

He simply expressed his own evaluation from the perspective of a player and a game designer.

In fact, for a game of the level of "Planet Requiem", all slander and slander are meaningless, because anyone who has played such an excellent game can reflect the sincerity and sincerity of the designer. Be careful.

There may be many people who don't like this type of game, but they won't say, oh, this is a bad game, it's garbage.

After listening to Jedi's description, Richard Garrett's expression calmed down. He first smiled at Jedi, and then told him not to forget to ask the company to reimburse the cost of the carnival tickets, and then let him Jedi left his office.

Richard Garrett sat quietly on his seat, then lit a cigarette and held it in his hand.

But he didn't smoke.

The cigarette kept burning quietly, and he sat there blankly as if he had lost his mind. It wasn't until the cigarette was burned out and the still-heated banquet fell into his hands that he let him Wake up from this sluggishness.

"What's wrong with me?"

Coming to the bathroom on one side of the room, Richard Garrett rubbed his face vigorously with cold water in his hands, and then looked at his expressionless face in the mirror in front of him, and said with some words He said this in an angry tone, and in the next second, Richard Garrett clenched his fist fiercely and hit the wall next to the mirror.

There was a thumping sound.

"Isn't it just a game?"

In the bottom of his heart, Richard Garrett comforted himself in this way, although he received feedback from all aspects, from his friends in the magazine, and from his subordinates he sent out. Look, Planescape: Torment may be an amazing game, even more amazing than his Ultima series, but it's just a game.

So what if the bet between him and Jester really failed.

At this time, Richard Garrett regretted why he went crazy to provoke Jester Lee, and he slapped himself hard twice.

Although he admitted that he was indeed confused by the Lifetime Achievement Award to be selected by GDC. Although he could win the bet with Jester, he would definitely be selected in the next few selections, but as long as he did not Brain Twitch, based on his contribution to American RPGs, will definitely win the award, even if he cannot win the award in the last five years.

Ten years, fifteen years, no matter how you say it, it will be your turn. (To be continued...)