Almighty Game Designer Chapter 225: Controversy over the concept draft

In the studio, everyone is looking forward to Chen Mo's new game concept draft.

Although the previous building blocks were quite fun, most people still don't understand why Chen Mo wants them to play LEGGO blocks, let alone what the building blocks have to do with the new game.

What's more, Chen Mo has revealed a little bit before that what he is going to do this time is a VR game. Many people thought that Chen Mo would use the world view of Azeroth or the world view of "Dark" to make a VR platform RPG game, but after playing the building blocks, they were all confused again.

How do the building blocks and the new game connect?

The title of the document appeared on the projector screen: "Minecraft" design concept draft.

The content this time is simpler than that of "Diablo", and it's over in ten minutes.

There are actually three main points. One is the internal rules of the game, the other is the external packaging, and the third is the derivative gameplay.

Internal rules include the generation rules of the entire world, the player's collection and construction rules, the day and night cycle, survival mode spawning, rules for producing props, etc.

The external packaging is mainly about how to pack the squares better, so that the player can connect with things in reality.

Derivative gameplay is some special gameplay later in the game, such as survival mode, construction mode, multiplayer online and so on.

"It's probably these things. Do you have any questions?" Chen Mo looked at everyone's reactions.

Everyone looked at each other, with the same expression on their faces: "That's it? Are you afraid that you are teasing me?"

Zhou Hanyu coughed dryly and said, "Well, I think there is nothing wrong with the concept draft, and it is very clear. The main reason is that Minecraft is a VR game, is it a bit...too simple?"

Zheng Hongxi nodded: "I also think that this game has no plot at all, and the value setting is extremely simple. Not to mention its complexity compared with "Dark", it is far worse than "Warcraft". ."

Zhou Hanyu added: "Yes, and the art requirements are too low? The current VR games are trying to reproduce the reality. I can't wait to even make the hair. Our game, according to the current design To be sure, I’m afraid it’s a bit difficult even to express five fingers."

Qian Kun said: "I think, whether the core fun of this game can support its sales is open to question. Playing with building blocks is really fun, but first of all, we have to have drawings. If it is a lot of parts, let us play freely. , So how many people can achieve the level of a store manager? At most, they can spell out a bunch of monsters with spicy eyes. "The Demon Reborn

Su Jinyu also said: "Yes, I also think. The main reason is that players who like to be creative and free to study in a completely unrestricted world can account for the total number of players? And the group of VR games is originally Relatively small."

It is very rare. Almost all the main creators have raised some questions about this concept draft.

Although Su Jinyu and Zheng Hongxi already trust Chen Mo very, very much, they are also based on the premise that Chen Mo's design philosophy does not seriously deviate from their common sense.

Obviously, the design concept draft of "Minecraft" is a far cry from the "first VR game of Thunder Interactive Entertainment" in their minds.

Chen Mo smiled, he didn't care about everyone's doubts about this design.

After all, Chen Mo has spent so much time training these three assistants to have independent thinking ability, so that they can have independent thinking, have their own views on the game, and don't become brainless executives.

These people all raised questions today, indicating that they all have their own thinking, which is a good phenomenon.

Chen Mo thought for a while and asked, "What do you think of "Famine"?"

Everyone was stunned, Su Jinyu replied: "Well... the gameplay is great and the sales are good. It's a popular and popular type."

Chen Mo nodded and continued to ask: "Where is the secret of the famine?"

Su Jinyu thought for a while: "Um... it simulates the players' needs for survival, the gameplay is rich, and the sandbox game allows players to explore and create freely."

Chen Mo nodded: "Yes, in the final analysis, the secret to the success of "Don't Starve" is that it is a sandbox game, and it highlights the concept of'survival'. Is its art quality high? ?"

Su Jinyu: "...not high."

Chen Mo asked again: "So, does "Famine" have a plot? Does it have numerical depth? Is the novice guide perfect? ​​Can you guess its sales before it goes live?"

Everyone looked at each other.

Chen Mo continued: "It has no plot, no numerical depth, and almost no novice guidance. Before it went live, everyone thought it was a niche game, and no one could guess that it could get more than 4 million. Sales. What does this mean? "Da Qin Guoshi

"This shows that sandbox games do not require plot, numerical depth, or too much novice guidance. Sandbox games require freedom, and everything can be sacrificed for freedom."

"Pixel style is sacrificing everything for freedom."

Chen Mo paused for a while and looked at the reactions of everyone.

Everyone is thinking about the meaning of Chen Mo's words.

Chen Mo continued: "What is the minimum particle size of LEGGO blocks? Side length is 7.8 mm, height is 9.6 mm, and the volume is controlled within 1 cubic centimeter."

"Why is this size? Because it is smaller, it is difficult to splice, and if it is larger, it is impossible to show enough details. Therefore, the size of LEGGO bricks takes into account both operability and expressiveness. The calculated optimal solution."

"Similarly, if we want to allow players to create freely in the game "Minecraft", we must also take into account operability and expressiveness."

"And this will lead to an inevitable result, that is pixel wind. Remember the dog I built with Lego bricks, it is a product of pixel wind, so our game can only do this ."

Speaking of this~IndoMTL.com~Most people already understand what Chen Mo means.

Chen Mo’s design idea is this. First of all, this is a sandbox game similar to building blocks, so it can only be pixelated. Moreover, Chen Mo believes that as long as the creative gameplay is guaranteed, other things such as art, Values, plot, and gameplay are not important.

Under the guidance of this design idea, this design concept draft was produced.

The meeting room was quiet for a while, and everyone was thinking about what Chen Mo just said.

Su Jinyu nodded: "Well, I understand, the store manager. Now that you have figured it out clearly, then I support this plan."

Qian Kun also said: "OK, let's try it! I think as long as it is fun to make building blocks, it is still very fun!"

Zhou Hanyu said: "Although I am still a little worried, I will think about how to display the pixel style art style. Even if this game is pixel style, it will definitely be the best pixel style in the world. "

Chen Mo smiled: "Don't worry everyone, this game will never disappoint you."