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Chapter 212 Buyout System

"Hidden?"

Li Xue took the list and looked at Tang Yao with some surprise.

Tang Yao nodded and said, "Yes, this game is very interesting, but it's clear that it can be improved. I hope you can contact the game's developers; I'd like to have a talk with them."

"What game is it that you value so much?"

the other side.

Si Jinliang was also there, and upon hearing this, he couldn't help but ask a question out of curiosity.

Li Xue was also full of curiosity.

Originally, Li Xue came here for the Hearthstone game... That's right, in the end, the name of "Doupai" was changed to Hearthstone. It wasn't that Tang Yao didn't want to come up with a new name, but she suddenly remembered something.

Although the revised version of "Doupai" adopted a fragmented narrative, the original story concept is still based on Warcraft.

This means that the underlying story will not change, and if Avalon makes another game with the same theme in the future, many of the settings will be reused.

In this situation, Tang Yao felt that it would be better to just call it Hearthstone.

As for what exactly Hearthstone means, we'll fill that in with short comics or in the game's lore later.

In many cases, it's much easier for players to accept things from the beginning than to change a setting midway through.

"Doupai" has now been changed to resemble Hearthstone. It's fine to keep the original name, as this way, many game-related terms can be used without worry.

As for the story behind it... well, that depends on whether Avalon makes a game of the same theme later, or on what kind of story players piece together from the fragmented narrative.

"This one."

Upon hearing Kang Ming's words, Tang Yao held up the phone she had been holding and showed it to him.

Si Jinliang glanced at it curiously.

Seeing his curious expression, Tang Yao thought for a moment and simply handed him the phone so he could try it out.

Si Jinliang didn't stand on ceremony and immediately started playing with his phone.

Li Xue wasn't in a hurry, and curiously glanced at the phone in Si Jinliang's hand... because it was the first time she had seen Tang Yao so enthusiastic about a game.

Because the demo is of limited size, the waiting time is not long.

A few minutes later.

Si Jinliang looked up at Tang Yao, somewhat bewildered: "Is this game... really that good? It seems flashy but impractical, and it's all very confusing. And can this game really make money? How exactly are the in-app purchases set up?"

"It's normal for you to have such thoughts."

Tang Yao was silent for a moment after hearing this, then looked at Si Jinliang deeply and replied, "But you should know that games are not only addictive, nor are they only about stimulating dopamine secretion. They can also be poetic and contemplative... We are making mobile games now, that's true, and it's also true that you will focus on profitability and in-app purchase design."

But don't forget your original intention in making the game. Was it to rack your brains trying to figure out how to set up in-app purchases? When you were making "Ace vs Ace," was making big money all you could think about?

"..."

Si Jinliang was taken aback upon hearing this, and then suddenly felt somewhat at a loss.

Yes.

When I first started playing card games... was my only thought about making a lot of money?

It does not seem.

His idea was to create a fun and engaging card game that would allow players to experience the joys of TCGs.

But why now...?

"Don't be nervous, this is normal. You can only pursue your dreams after you've filled your stomach."

Seeing his expression, Tang Yao said softly, "After all, if you can't even survive, how can you think about anything else? I just hope you don't forget your original intention... Besides, this game doesn't have a stable in-app purchase mechanism, can't we adopt a buy-to-play model?"

to be frank.

Tang Yao, on the other hand, was not surprised by Si Jinliang's situation.

Many game developers plunge into the game industry with great enthusiasm, but they are quickly assimilated... and gradually forget their original aspirations.

Often, it's not their fault.

As the saying goes, only when you have enough to eat can you have the right to pursue your dreams.

Don't say anything else.

Game Science, the developer behind the renowned Black Myth, has also worked on mobile games while pursuing their dreams.

However, many people and companies, in the pursuit of survival, gradually forget their original dreams...

Deep down, Tang Yao still hoped that Avalon could make money while maintaining a positive attitude... While the staff were thinking about making money, they also wanted to create games that were enjoyable and interesting.

"..."

Si Jinliang remained silent for a long time after listening to Tang Yao's words.

At that moment, he thought a lot, and after a long while, he said, "I understand."

"Don't feel too much pressure. I'm just reminding you, although it might seem a bit pretentious for me to say this now that I'm the boss of Avalon."

Tang Yao scratched her cheek a little shyly: "But the game is fun enough, which is indeed a very important point for me."

"I understand." Si Jinliang looked at Tang Yao's fair and beautiful face. "I will think about what you said."

Tang Yao shook her head: "That's an exaggeration."

Si Jinliang didn't speak, but glanced at the game on his phone again and asked, "If it's a buy-out system? Would the other company agree?"

Tang Yao replied, "I don't know, that's why I wanted Miss Li to contact the other party."

"Okay, then I'll try playing some more."

Si Jinliang nodded upon hearing this, as if he had figured something out, and picked up his phone again.

But as soon as she picked it up, Li Xue reached out and snatched it away: "Wait a minute, let me play with it first."

Si Jinliang: “…”

Tang Yao smiled gently.

Li Xue lowered her head and started playing.

She played for even longer than Si Jinliang had just played.

About ten minutes later, Li Xue finally looked up at Tang Yao, her eyes slightly brightening: "It's really interesting and innovative... but is this kind of game appropriate?"

If Si Jinliang is playing from a creator's perspective, then Li Xue is playing purely from a player's perspective.

"Suitable."

Tang Yao nodded, giving a definite answer: "Could you please make a contact?"

"Okay, I'll go right away."

Upon hearing this, Li Xue immediately chose to believe Tang Yao, handed the phone back to her, and then, holding the list, whispered the name of the game "Yun" before hurriedly leaving.

Si Jinliang watched Li Xue's retreating figure, recalling her final evaluation of the game, and silently turned his gaze back to Tang Yao's phone.

"Would you like to try playing some more?"

Tang Yao noticed his gaze and gently raised her phone.

Si Jinliang nodded, then took the phone and started playing with it.

This time, however, he designed these things without considering profitability and in-app purchases.

He found this game... to be quite unique, with a visual style rarely seen in mobile games: minimalism, geometric structure, and low polygons, making it very distinctive.

The game's music and atmosphere are also good.

Isn't this quite interesting...?

Think of this.

Si Jinliang couldn't help but shake his head, then looked at Tang Yao and said sincerely, "You've taught me a lesson."

"It's not that exaggerated..."

"No, it might be the impact of Mingyu Technology's failure. I was indeed getting a bit stuck on it..."

Si Jinliang disagreed, looking at his phone: "It's a good thing you reminded me. After Hearthstone is released, I won't be the producer anymore..."

"Hmm? It can't be that bad."

Tang Yao was stunned for a moment, then reassured her, "I will also keep an eye on the card pool design after Hearthstone is released, so don't worry."

No.

I only said a few words, how did that cause the person in charge to disappear?
"Let's forget about it, to be honest..."

Si Jinliang blushed upon hearing this: "After listening to what you said, I suddenly felt a little afraid that I would become the kind of game developer I used to hate the most. After Hearthstone was launched, my wish was fulfilled. If all goes well, I want to find my former self again."

Tang Yao was silent for a moment, then asked, "Rest?"

"I want to play games properly."

"Hmm... have you thought of another way?"

"Another way? What way?"

Tang Yao suggested, "How about... you lead a few interested people and try to make a small-scale buy-to-play game, like an Avalon buy-to-play game?"

"...a buy-to-play game belonging to Avalon."

Si Jinliang paused for a moment, then asked, "Do you have any good ideas?"

Tang Yao nodded: "Yes."

Indeed there is.

Ideally, FGO's game section should not only include online games, or even be limited to anime and manga.

of course.

not now.