Game Development: I Built a Game Empire

In the afternoon of the next day, I used memory potion to perfect the framework of an overall design concept draft for"Warcraft".

Chen Xu came out of the office.

At this time, Qin Yi, Zhao Shan and Chen Qingzhu were sitting in front of the computer, each playing RTS games.

At the same time, there are also some contents written on the notebook next to it.

Chen Xu stepped forward and took a look.

The directions recorded by several people are also different.

Qin Yi's words here focus on the worldview structure of the game, as well as the strength of different forces, and the game's balance value.

Zhao Shan focuses on the art aspect of the game.

As for what Chen Qingzhu is focusing on, it is the operation in the game.

"Well written."Chen Xu looked at some of the characteristics analyzed by several people and nodded gently.

Although there are still some flaws, they are innocuous, and being able to summarize these things in one day is almost beyond Chen Xu's expectation. Got it

"Mr. Chen, what kind of RTS game are we going to make?"Seeing Chen Xu, Qin Yi couldn't hold back the curiosity in his heart.

"You will know soon."Chen Xu didn't say it directly, he just smiled.

"Okay, let’s have a meeting on the second floor. You can also learn about the development of new games."Chen Xu asked several people to turn off their computers and bring the analysis books they wrote to a conference room on the second floor.

After several people sat down, Chen Xu connected the computers to the projector and pulled down the curtain. , put a design concept draft written by myself on the computer onto the curtain

"《Is Warcraft a Western fantasy game?"Qin Yi blinked.

"It feels so complicated and huge!" Zhao Shan murmured

"It seems to be quite different from the RTS currently on the market!"Chen Qingzhu also nodded.

The entire game concept draft did not involve the content of the entire game, mainly because it was too huge. Even with the memory potion, Chen Xu could not write it in just one or two days.

The current design As for the concept draft, it is basically based on a prototype of the game, as well as the core framework and modes.

It is just like the introduction of a book.

But even so, several people still have a general understanding of the game.

"Mr. Chen, according to the design concept draft, the game seems to have a huge world view and plot!"Qin Yi took the lead in expressing his doubts.

"Yes, the plot of the game is a very important part, and this may be a great game that will leave a bright mark in the history of gaming."Chen Xu said with a smile.

Hearing Chen Xu's words, several people smacked their lips inwardly, obviously not believing Chen Xu's words too much.

Great game?

Is this too exaggerated?

You must know that although RTS is not a big category, it is But there are also many well-known products

"It seems like you don't believe it."Chen Xu looked at the expressions of several people and guessed something in his heart.

"Okay, let’s use time to prove it. Take a closer look at the overall framework. Next, I will tell you what each of you is responsible for."Chen Xu looked at several people and did not explain too much.

There were not many design concept drafts for the game, and they mainly introduced some framework contents.

After several people finished reading, Chen Xu began to divide the work.

"Just like the previous development of"Lateo Shore", you are responsible for the level map and related values ​​​​in the game, including the corresponding model. You can build it yourself first, and I will follow up. Take yours with you."Chen Xu looked at Qin Yi and said.

Although it is an RTS game, the numerical framework of"Warcraft" can be said to be quite complex, even more complicated than ordinary numerically driven RPG games.

This piece of light If Qin Yi is alone, he will definitely not be able to complete it, so Chen Xu will work with him on the subsequent numerical model.

Including the plot of the game, Chen Xu will also be responsible for the main content himself.

"Zhao Shan still leaves it to you to handle the original art concept, a style of game art, and the character aspect. I will provide line drawings later, and we will discuss them at that time, and then outsource the model."Chen Xu turned his head and said to Zhao Shan.

The core of the art of the game must be done by them.

But the output of the model can be left to the outsourcer. If you really want to do it all yourself, On the contrary, it is a waste of time.

Of course, it is mainly because it is still in its infancy. In the future, Chen Xu also plans to build an art department within Fengyun Games.

"Chen Qingzhu, as for you, you are responsible for the system interaction and plot background. In addition, you also need to have a certain understanding of the basics of some Western fantasy themes."Chen Xu looked at Chen Qingzhu and said.

It is necessary to make some content appropriate.

For example, the original birth of"Warcraft" was actually because Blizzard could not obtain the copyright of Warhammer, and then its team patted its head. At worst, we can make the background ourselves.

So there are some exclusive easter eggs in the game, which correspond to some content in Warhammer.

In this area, Chen Xu needs to make some corrections based on a real situation.

Or to make it clearer for players Understand what these things mean.

Listening to Chen Xu's words, everyone nodded.

At the same time, they also started to do their own work.

Chen Xu also packed up his things, returned to the office, and used a Memory Potion is used to improve the game design draft.

Unlike other RTS types, the races, arms, and building attributes in"Warcraft" are all different.

There is also a corresponding detailed value, for this one It's still quite complicated.

And these contents are the core of"Warcraft".

Different races have their own characteristics, and they also have their own positioning.

For example, buildings such as night elves and ancient war trees, in addition to It can produce troops, and can also stand up to move and attack.

Under normal circumstances, the night elves will place the building next to the neutral wild monster, and then cooperate with the ancient war tree to quickly upgrade to level 2.

The same is true for the human race. The main character of the human race The city can turn farmers into militiamen. In the early stage, humans can use militiamen to quickly open mines, level up and develop.

Racial characteristics and architectural characteristics are the core points that distinguish"Warcraft" from other RTS games.

The setting of heroic units later , and it takes"Warcraft" to a higher level.