This Game Is Too Realistic Chapter 419: This new map is awesome!
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If I were to travel the 3,000-kilometer journey on two legs, I'm afraid it would take less than half a year.
This is not to mention the ups and downs and dangers along the way.
However, if you fly, the "Orca" transport plane will arrive in Yunjian Province in less than 4 hours and enter the vision of Ideal City.
Standing by the cabin window.
The mole opened his eyes in disbelief in surprise, and kept mumbling the words "Oh my god".
The same goes for Fang Chang and Shuyu standing nearby.
The only difference is that the two of them didn't say anything, they just opened their eyes wide.
Before arriving here, Fang Chang considered countless possibilities based on the pre-war images of Qingquan City and the defensive structure of Boulder City.
But at this moment——
These ideas came to nothing.
The buildings are like towering obelisks, piled densely together, forming a dense steel forest, getting higher and higher from the periphery to the middle, until they are deep into the clouds and the ends of the buildings are invisible.
In the center surrounded by peaks, stands a majestic "tower".
The jet black metal shell, the sharp angular lines, and all the details indicate that it is not made of concrete, but cast by some unimaginably strong alloy.
Its size is at least comparable to hundreds of buildings surrounding it. It is connected to the clouds, making the entire clouds look like its branches and leaves.
Mole couldn't help but said: "This looks more like cyberpunk than cyberpunk."
Fang Chang's Adam's apple moved and he nodded slowly.
"Yeah."
"The buildings over there are all accessible scenes? Aren't they the ones with stickers?"
"Does this game have stickers?"
Without speaking for a long time, the Mole stood silent by the window for a long time, and finally all the emotion in his heart turned into a sigh.
"It exploded."
The further forward, the more everyone can feel the pressure of the approaching, as well as the prosperity and majesty of the giant city.
Long passages connect the buildings, densely packed like spider webs.
Small black dots travel through the gaps between the buildings. There are cargo-carrying drones and hovercrafts cruising on fixed orbits.
The layout and design of this city are somewhat similar to what Fang Chang saw in the center of Qingquan City.
I heard that Boulder City was built based on Ideal City.
However, it is fundamentally different from Boulder City. Ideal City does not have such a thing as a giant wall, and there is no need for it at all.
The shortest building here is far higher than the wall of Boulder City.
The outer buildings are connected together, and the steep outer walls are like insurmountable cliffs. On the top of the buildings is the same electromagnetic accelerator as the Pioneer, which is enough to destroy any incoming supersonic missiles or even artillery shells.
The entire city seems to have been elevated, raised tens of meters from the open plain. The entrance to Tianshui is right next to it. Pipes are embedded in the river bed, drawing in fresh water resources. .
The broken viaduct and dilapidated and decayed wreckage came to an abrupt end half a kilometer away from Ideal City.
The steep outer wall of the building is like a clear dividing line, separating dilapidation and prosperity, chaos and civilization
The "Orca" transport plane slowly approached the edge of the city, as small as a ladybug landing on a pyramid.
"We're here, ready to land1
The pilot in the cockpit spoke into the communicator, reminding the passengers behind him to return to their seats, and then switched from horizontal flight mode to vertical takeoff and landing mode, following the guidance of the ground lights, towards the building Landing on the top helipad.
The cabin door opens.
Fang Chang and Mole followed Shuyu closely and walked out of the cabin.
As soon as they stepped onto the parking shed, they saw the flashlight installed next to the parking shed flashing for a while, making the two agility athletes unable to open their eyes.
The reporters held interview pens in their hands, followed by drones with lights on.
Seeing the three people walking out of the cabin, their excited faces didn't care about the howling wind on the rooftop, and they all swarmed towards the tarmac.
"Are you survivors from Vale?"
"Blue coat? Residents of the shelter? What are your numbers?"
"Hey, look at my friends here, I heard that you are conducting a secret experiment, is it true? Can you tell us what that experiment is?"
"It's incredible that your nutritional status is good. It seems to be much better than other survivor settlements. How much meat do you eat a day?"
"I heard that you are fighting against the Legion? Where are they? How far are they from the east coast?"
"How big is the nose of the Weiland man! Can you tell us 1
"Damn it - stop squeezing! My shoes 1
Most of the people surrounding here are reporters. The residents of Ideal City are full of curiosity about their allies 3,000 kilometers away.
Relevant discussions about the alliance have already occupied the popular list of major communication communities on Endpoint Cloud a few days ago.
All media are eager to get first-hand information.
Even if it’s just a one-sentence answer.
Fortunately, there were guards wearing exoskeletons standing next to the tarmac, blocking the excited crowd.
Otherwise, with the level of fanaticism these people have, they would probably flip the plane down to the bottom of the building.
"Are the people here so fashionable? Even reporters opened their eyes in surprise.
It seems that there are still live broadcast anchors?
He did know a bit of Renlian dialect, but it was too noisy here, and the dialect on the east coast was slightly different from that in the interior, so he couldn't understand what those people were chattering at all.
I can only say that this game is always a real one in some inexplicable places.
Fang Chang glanced at him sideways and complained.
"This is not too normal. There is a Mr. House in the poor areas of Boulder City."
"Where are your black stockings, quickly change into crotch"
"Roll 1
While the two "bodyguards" were yelling at each other at the top of their lungs, a man in formal attire with his hair slicked back, surrounded by a group of people, came up to the three of them.
Although he was confused by these enthusiastic people, Shuyu was also someone who had seen some scenes. He suppressed the nervousness in his heart and looked at the man who came to greet him with the dignity that an ambassador should have. representative.
"Welcome to Ideal City, friends from the southern part of the River Valley Province. My name is Wu Changnian, deputy director of the Enterprise Comprehensive Management Department, and one of the shareholders of the Ideal Group." As he spoke, Wu Changnian smiled and extended his right hand. .
Shuyu held his right hand, shook it, and introduced himself politely.
"I am Shuyu, the ambassador of the alliance. On behalf of the alliance and its managers, I would like to extend my most sincere thanks and greetings to you. Thanks to your helping hand, we can continue to fight against evil."
"You're welcome, barbarism is our common enemy and the common enemy of civilization. Whether it is mutants, legions or alien species, sooner or later we will wipe them out from this planet one by one. 1
Holding Shuyu's hand firmly, he conveyed his unswerving determination with strength. After Wu Changnian let go of his hand, his happy smile returned to his face, "However, that is a long-term plan. For me, By the way, I hope you can have a pleasant afternoon. I will serve as your guide during this visit. If you have any questions, you can ask me."
Shuyu took back his right hand and said with a smile.
"Then I'm welcome. By the way, who is your top management? If possible, I hope to meet with him."
Wu Changnian had a regretful expression on his face.
"Although I would be happy to introduce you to the top management, unfortunately we do not have that position. You may not understand it when you come here for the first time. We implement decentralized management."
Shuyu was slightly stunned.
"Go to the center?"
He had never heard such a strange word before.
Wu Changnian nodded, a hint of pride appearing in his bright smile.
"Yes, 200 years ago, when our civilization was facing life and death, the residents of Vault 6 passed the test and unanimously passed the unanimous decision to open the door of the Vault to save more people."
"The crew of the colony ship Ideal decided to respond to the determination of the residents of Vault 6, gave up their plan to colonize the distant star, changed their route and returned to their declining home star, and stranded themselves in the middle of the city."
When he heard this, Fang Chang, who was standing behind Shuyu, had a surprised expression on his face and subconsciously looked towards the center of Ideal City.
Behind the tall buildings, there is a huge black tower shrouded in mist
It's actually a colonial ship? !
This **** thing is too big
While he was silently weighing how many aircraft carriers it would take to reach this size, the man continued.
“We used the equipment and resources in the colony ship and the shelter to solve one problem after another.”
“With the concerted efforts of everyone, we have created almost impossible miracles time and time again.”
"This is a great undertaking accomplished by everyone, so we decided to give power to everyone. Anyone who is willing to do something for this city can regard themselves as the master here."
Shuyu was a little confused and said after being stunned for a while.
"Then you must have a chairman, right?"
Everyone is the master here, which he can understand, and the managers always tell him that the alliance is an alliance established by all survivors and belongs to all survivors who have contributed to it.
However, the alliance still has a leader who can unite the scattered survivors, bring everyone together when encountering difficulties, and mediate when there are conflicts.
But there was no one taking the lead here, so he couldn't understand it.
He doesn’t want to comment on other people’s lifestyles, but he can’t say hello to everyone, can he?
"Of course there is, but there are as many chairmen as companies here, just like managers and shelters. I know you must be confused at this moment, but it doesn't matter, we have considered this situation."
Putting his right hand on Shuyu's shoulder, Wu Changnian said with a friendly smile.
"I will provide you with suggestions on the itinerary to help you complete this visit. This includes speeches at the Supreme Council meeting, including live broadcast on Endpoint Cloud, and the specific format of the evening party for shareholders of each group. At what time, we can discuss and decide."
"Thank you very much."
Hearing these words, Shuyu breathed a sigh of relief, but he also couldn't help but have a headache.
Although the Lord of Boulder City is nowhere to be seen, there is a city hall at least, and he can find someone to communicate with.
However, there is no such thing as a city lord or city hall here.
Fortunately, he was well prepared before coming here and had learned some rumors about Ideal City in advance.
Listening to Mr. Wu's introduction to the company and the ideal city, Shuyu gradually had an idea in his mind.
He needs to first determine the "political opinions" of different groups and find the faction that is most likely to establish friendly relations with the alliance, and then try to persuade or win over the shareholders of that faction as much as possible, while preventing the factions that oppose them from completely turning their backs.
At present, Silver Wing Group is the natural ally of the alliance, Changge Group is the direct beneficiary of the war, and Ideal Group is a customer that can be attracted.
As for Kangmao Group, he is not sure what they want to do. The Endpoint Group seems to be a natural opposition - after all, their endpoint cloud and intelligent technology are almost useless outside the ideal city.
Understanding these tasks is a bit like what managers say about attracting investment.
There are currently two ways to achieve this, one is a public speech at the board of directors, and the other is direct communication with the powerful people at the shareholder evening meeting.
The idea is clear.
The next thing to do is clear.
Looking at Fang Chang behind him, Shuyu's heart moved slightly and a happy expression appeared on his face.
"Also, please allow me to introduce you to the two people behind me."
As he spoke, he waved to Fang Chang, motioning for him to come to him, and then lightly patted Fang Chang's shoulder.
"This is our hero, he is from the Burning Legion."
Hearing this, Wu Changnian was slightly startled, and then a surprised expression appeared on his face.
"The Burning Legion? It was the one that day——"
Fang Chang understood what he said, but he was having a headache how to explain this difficult problem.
However, Shuyu next to him smiled calmly, held his shoulder with his right hand, and motioned for him to hand it over to him.
"That's him."
"His name is Fang Chang 1
The moment the words fell.
The atmosphere at the scene boiled instantly!
Official forum.
The battlefield brother who went offline in advance was vividly describing how he saved the day with both wisdom and courage, and successfully extracted important information from the mouths of profiteers.
However, except for the compliments of Taili "Oh wow wow so awesome 1" and Teng Teng "(????w????)", there don't seem to be many people who are interested.
The Golden Lizard Kingdom is too far away from the Alliance. Although it sounds like a large territory and a large population, there is too little content about it in the background story of the game.
In contrast, everyone is more concerned about when he can become the commander of the fifth legion, or at least go to the Triumph Castle in the west to see what the legion's hometown looks like.
The only person who cares about him is Lao Bai, who reminds him to go home and check it out when he has time, and remember to save a file or something.
Perhaps out of consolation, or perhaps because he felt that his post was really well written, Aguang, the dog planner who saw the dragon but never saw the end, unexpectedly took the initiative. Although he did not speak, he just gave a like. Added some essence.
The label of high-quality products gave Warfield the motivation to continue to update the post. However, just as he tried his best to describe it even harder, a "review post" suddenly appeared on the forum and successfully became a The center of everyone's attention.
New map review! Utopia 7 hidden in a corner of the wasteland
"It was a giant city. There is no other city in the real world that can compare with it. Although the area is less than half that of Shanghai, the number of tall buildings over 500 meters there is probably more than on earth combined. Several times more."
"Conservative estimates suggest that at least one million or even tens of millions of people live there"
In the post, Fang Chang briefly described what he saw on the day he arrived in Ideal City.
It also describes the life of local residents from the four aspects of food, clothing, housing and transportation.
The first is clothing. The clothing styles of local residents are quite diverse. It has even become a fashion to use virtual modeling tools to DIY your own clothing and sell models.
However, rather than bright colors, they pursue simple but not simple designs to express their individuality.
The most common colors on their bodies are silver, white, gray and black.
Followed by brown, blue and beige.
And there is a reason why this is the case.
According to the guide named Wu Changnian, they are bathed in colorful holographic lights and shadows all day long. If the colors are too gaudy, they will look like "holographic people."
This is also one of the most interesting places in Ideal City. The exterior walls of almost every building here are holographic screens that can be rented. In all areas except public transportation, anyone can do so as long as they abide by the law. Free use of holographic equipment.
This also results in considerable light pollution.
In the 21st century Earth, people need bright clothes to stand out from the crowd, but here people need less bright clothes to distinguish themselves from others in the colorful neon.
Secondly, in terms of food, due to the relative affluence of materials, the people here are pursuing a healthy diet and using simple cooking methods to retain the nutrition of the ingredients themselves.
This is more of a scientific concept than a cultural concept.
The upper class enjoys the best ingredients, while ordinary people will choose industrial products produced on the assembly line, while the lower class, who are relatively economically strapped, will consider "nutritious meals" made from synthetic starch, protein, and sugar.
It is precisely for this reason that employees of many companies will have a strong interest in the alliance's unique food culture and the concept of "cooking".
In Ideal City, it is basically impossible to eat meat from alien species. All food in the wasteland will be strictly inspected when entering customs to prevent the inflow of harmful genes.
As for housing, it is also quite interesting. The higher the status of people in the ideal city, the higher they live.
So if you want to judge a person's identity, it is enough to ask him which floor he lives on and whether there are windows in his home.
In addition, although the streets of Ideal City are quite crowded, the transportation here is very convenient.
Most people mainly rely on rail transit that runs between buildings, or use smart wearable devices to call taxis. A small number of people have their own maglev cars, which can reach any place in the city very conveniently.
Of course, this is only within Ideal City.
Those maglev cars need to operate in a specific environment and can only run on wheels in the wasteland.
In addition to the four major necessities of food, clothing, housing and transportation, local residents also have the fifth major necessities that other wastelanders do not have - information.
Yes, information is a necessity here, as important as air.
Fang Chang specifically mentioned this in his post.
"In the real world, although it will be inconvenient, it is not impossible to live without a mobile phone. However, here, it is truly impossible to live without smart devices, whether it is map navigation, transportation, or online products Procurement, everything is tied to a single ID, so there are almost no stowaways here. Of course, maybe I just didn't see it."
“Smart equipment produced by Endpoint Group and bionic prosthetics produced by Kangmao Group have been integrated into every corner of local society.”
"There is Cyberpunk 2277, a utopia sitting on the ruins like a hive city, the successor of the prosperous era, the lucky one favored by the giant horned deer **** (wrong) In short, we are from the sky to the tarmac Every picture I see, I can feel the money burning in every frame."
"More details are still being explored. At this point, I have to say sorry to Brother Ye Shi. Those NPCs seem to regard me as the last survivor of the Burning Corps."
When talking about this, Fang Chang, who was sitting in front of the computer, was really a little embarrassed.
The scene was chaotic for a time.
As he left the tarmac, his pants were almost pulled off by the enthusiastic reporters.
Fortunately not.
It is stated in the first or second article of the Player's Handbook that you are not allowed to take off your pants (or skirts) in public.
In short, with his desperate resistance and the help of the guards, he finally succeeded in maintaining his integrity and was not taken in embarrassing photos by the mean mole brother.
There are various signs that the residents of Ideal City are more unrestrained than the residents of Boulder City.
But it’s more open than unrestrained.
The man named Wu Changnian even joked with him, saying that if he went to the bar tonight, there would probably be many people willing to have **** with him, but he must not take those people's sweet words seriously, and be careful. It is photographed and sent to the endpoint cloud.
People who like to collect stamps usually also like to show off, and maybe they will be trending the next day.
Shu Yu also warned him not to run around.
They came here on a corporate plane. They represent the image of the alliance. If he is corrupted by the corporate sugar-coated bullets, he will immediately remove him from his position and report to the manager.
Fang Chang feels that this warning is completely unnecessary. He is not a young boy like Ye Shi, who worked hard to achieve personal financial freedom from scratch, retired before the age of 30 and became a landlord. How could he not be able to withstand this test?
What's more, he already has his heart set on belonging.
Although she is the paper man’s wife.
But it was so true that he always felt that if he failed to live up to that feeling, his conscience would be condemned even if others wouldn't say anything.
When he hit the Enter button, the number of replies at the bottom of the post instantly reached hundreds of pages.
Compared with the gossip about the warlords, players are indeed more concerned about the situation of the new map and whether Fang Chang has women's clothing.
Tail: "Oh oh oh! Pass on, Fang Chang and Ye Shi are the same person1
Teng Teng: "The strange cp has increased again. (????w????)"
Ye Shi: "Gan! Fang Chang, you are not a human being! And what the **** is cp?! qaq"
Teng Teng: "Well, actually the strong wind seems more suitable."
Sisi: "Teaching student x? (Squinting)"
Teng Teng: "Damn it, Si Si is so good!!! (????w????)"
Sisi: "Ahem, I don't know, Ah Wei taught me."
Tail: "!!! Huh? Sisi wants to be a student? Then call Teacher Taili first. (///w///)"
Bangfeng: "You should chat privately."
Sisi: "I'm sorry, teacher, I was wrong."
Fang Chang: "You can't blame me. I can't deny it in that situation, right? (Awkward)"
There are really mosquitoes in wc: "Hahahahaha! I'm laughing so hard 1
Irena: "Some people are dead, but they are still alive, and some people are still alive, but they are dead. (Funny)"
Elf King Fugui: "I feel sorry for Brother Ye Shi. (Funny)"
Fang Chang: "Well, that's the basic situation anyway. It's not easy to go to Ideal City right now. It's much more troublesome to enter the country than going to Boulder City. We are also registered as diplomats and can't work there. Participating in the stock market and not doing business are probably because the task system has not been developed yet. As for the photos, they cannot be sent back for the time being, so I will let Mole draw them for you."
The Mole on the run in the canyon: "It's such a big city, how can I draw a ghost! You typed too fast, I only finished half of it and you sent it out! (angry)"
Fang Chang: "(squinting smile)"
Battlefield Atmosphere Team: "Gan! Is anyone listening to me!? (Crazy)"
Commander Quanshui: "Good brother, we are all waiting for your coordinates."
The boy at the construction site and Brick: "That's right! You're too good at being a spy. You haven't touched the opposite position in half a month. You should be killed."
I'm the worst: "It's so embarrassing! It's been half a month and I haven't become a marshal yet1
Battlefield atmosphere group: "#%1
Looking at the active little players below this post, Chu Guang, who was sitting in front of the computer screen, smiled faintly.
Some people heard that it was for sure. How could you ignore such important information?
It's different from the players.
Compared with the new things in Yunjian Province and Ideal City, as well as the rich explorable content of the new map, Chu Guang was more concerned about the post of "Pangolin".
How to develop the ideal city market according to local conditions and how to avoid being annoying, that is a topic that professional life players need to think about.
As a manager, what Chu Guang needs to think about at this moment is more about strategic deployment.
If his intelligence is accurate, the problem may be more serious than he imagined.
“The supply line from the Bugla Free State to the Falcon Kingdom actually has the tacit approval of the Golden Lizard Kingdom.”
"Is this the intention of the academy, or is it the arbitrary decision of the Golden Lizard Dynasty?"
His eyes fell on the map of Luoxia Province, and Chu Guang, who was sitting on the sofa, fell into deep thought.
The legion is on the far west coast, tens of thousands of kilometers away from here.
Without railroads or roads, their supply lines either pass through tundra and swamps that are far larger than Earth's Siberia, or across the "Great Desert" littered with the remains of space elevators.
Although the Falcon Kingdom can provide some supplies, the economic foundation of this "classical militarism" kingdom is very poor. It is obviously difficult to support a military power that is far stronger than them. It is obviously difficult to do it alone.
Taking into account the legion's debuff on supply efficiency, the alliance's chances of winning are actually very high, which is why Chu Guang made so many precautionary arrangements for victory after the war.
However, the situation is completely different now. The legion can actually obtain supplies from the Bugla Free State.
That was not a feudal kingdom, but an industrialized commercial city-state.
As a vassal of the Great Rift Valley, their industrial capabilities are not inferior to those of Boulder City, and they have taken over a large amount of supplies that originally belonged to the legion's expeditionary force. These are all ready-to-use materials!
Thinking of this, Chu Guang couldn't help but sweat in his heart.
Thanks to Allin for choosing Allin at that time, and thanks to the hard work of his little players, they were able to take down the Heart of Steel.
If the airship is allowed to sneak back and join the large army, let alone the Lion Kingdom and Yunsong, they will not be able to survive until now. I am afraid that Griffin will already be parading in Boulder City.
"It seems that the relationship between the desert kingdoms is not as united as Prince Kaliman said."
Picking up a marker and marking a red circle on the map, Chu Guangxian fell into deep thought.
Xiao Qi, who was sitting on the desk, tilted her head.
"Master, did that Kaliman lie to you?"
Chu Guang shook his head.
"Not necessarily, how much can a messenger know? Moreover, this is a wasteland, and the speed of information dissemination is not even as fast as in the Middle Ages. The River Valley Province itself is the hub of east-west trade and transportation on the mainland. It is difficult to find a hidden supply line mixed in the trade routes. ”
Intelligence work is not magic. This kind of thing cannot be figured out by sending people or mice over to take a look. Someone must go deep into the entire supply chain to peel off the clues hidden in it.
The Alliance's investment in intelligence has never been low, but it takes time to build an intelligence network.
To be honest, getting this clue was a matter of luck. And if you want to figure out the entire supply chain, the businessman named Adan may become a key clue.
Including surviving Colway.
The responsibility for the failure does not lie with him. Killing to vent anger is what the feudal kingdom does. Although the Legion is not a human being to the outside world, it has rules and regulations, and it still follows the rules internally.
After successfully returning to the legion, maybe instead of being demoted, he might be promoted for his loyalty.
The only obstacle to promotion is "belonging to the McClun faction", which may be suppressed by General Griffin.
Whether you can climb up depends on your background and personal ability. You can't guess.
With a slight movement in his heart, Chu Guang looked at Xiao Qi sitting on the desk.
"Give our pangolin a mission to maintain a friendly relationship with Colway, and establish a friendly relationship with the businessman named Adan without revealing his identity and motives."
"We need to find out how much equipment is being transported from the Bugla Free State to the Legion, including the type, quantity, value, etc. of this equipment. It is best to obtain relevant evidence."
"The deal between the Free State and the Legion may not be at the behest of the Great Rift Valley. If we can get key evidence, we can even paralyze the Legion's eastern supply line without firing a shot. But the prerequisite must not be exposed and we must not act too hastily. We What is needed is not a head or an order, but something more powerful1
Merchants can be bribed.
But in the eyes of the other party, the alliance may not be a suitable trading partner.
The difficulty of this mission is probably hellish.
And to be honest, the level is actually of little use
In order to let the battlefield brother work hard, Chu Guang thought for a moment and said.
"Attach a power armor to the final reward of the mission, the kind without contribution registration and level restrictions."
It was just a casual move before, and he didn't expect it to have much effect.
In the end, I didn’t expect that this guy was so ambitious that he actually managed to get this undercover agent down by relying on his poor slang and a made-up identity.
This brother is a talent!
His sunk costs have to be increased!
Hearing this, Xiao Qi's eyes widened in surprise.
"Powered armor? But Master, there seem to be only two in the entire alliance."
One was bought by Lao Bai.
The other one is the iconic blue power armor worn by Chu Guang.
It is naturally impossible to give this piece of equipment to others.
In response to Xiao Qi’s reminder, Chu Guang said without hesitation.
"There are only two of them now. When he completes the entire task chain, I will say at least ten."
It’s just equipment worth one million silver coins.
After a pause, he continued.
"In addition, summon Prince Kaliman and ask him to wait for me in the reception room of Dawn City."
Seeing that Chu Guang already had a plan, Xiao Qi stopped reminding him and nodded enthusiastically.
"Okay master! I have already informed you."
"Well done."
Getting up from the sofa, Chu Guang picked up Xiaoqi and stuffed it into his pocket, then walked to the door of the reading room.
The alliance is still preparing for war. Before the supply line is completed, it is not time to go up.
He is now going to meet Prince Kaliman.
Look at how the natives of this desert feel about the betrayal of their allies.
By the way, let’s look for a political solution to this trouble.
Although this may be difficult, it is worth a try