You said you were going to make games, how did you become the richest man without doing anything?

Chapter 427: Facing the company's difficulties, Mr. Lu made the choice (2 in 1 order)

After this incident, the atmosphere in the Taoyuan Township company became extremely depressing, with struggle and anxiety written all over the employees' faces.

The R&D department's office, once bustling with activity, took on a solemn air. Engineers, heads bowed, silently coding and debugging. A few would occasionally glance out the window, their eyes wandering, as if seeking some kind of strength. Occasionally, a soft sigh or two could be heard, and then silence returned.

Even the normally lively technical discussion group was unusually quiet. Everyone seemed to be deliberately avoiding the "thorny" topic, only briefly reporting on new progress and offering encouragement. The atmosphere was particularly solemn.

The workspaces for artists and programmers presented a different scene. Groups of people gathered in twos and threes, quietly reading online commentary, their brows furrowed. Occasionally, a sigh of disappointment could be heard.

"Ah, those Sony fans online are going too far. Our Dream World is clearly a revolutionary breakthrough, how can they be so scathing?"

"Well, I'm worried too. If, as netizens say, our technology can't effectively deliver the sense of presence in an open world, then wouldn't all our efforts be wasted?"

Some people even showed worried expressions, muttering to themselves, "If the dream world really doesn't work out, it will be a shame for President Lu and President Liu. After all, they have invested many years of hard work in it."

Meanwhile, the writers in the testing department were feeling even more frustrated. They should have been reviewing the game scripts and writing preview copy, but now they could only fiddle with their keyboards boredly, occasionally glancing at the direction of public opinion online.

"Hey, look at that post in the popular section. Someone said that Dream World's 'Never Night' doesn't work at all."

"I took a look, and their reasoning makes sense. Rendering a full-scale open world is indeed a very demanding task."

"Oh, I really hope Director Chu can find a good solution as soon as possible, otherwise we will be too bored."

Even the normally energetic new media editors seemed to have lost their former energy. They should have been actively engaging with netizens online and fully supporting new works, but now they all looked dejected and listless.

Even the draft box, which should have been an unstoppable brand marketing copy, was filled with hesitant and hesitant sentences.

"Dear players and friends."

"Knowing that the road to the dream world will face many obstacles"

“But we’re still here”

This scene, no matter who you are, can make you feel the confusion and anxiety.

Throughout the company, even the management and core staff could not help but look worried. From time to time, the conference room could be heard the sounds of conversation, some loud and some quiet.

……

Lu Yu discovered something was wrong with the company's employees and was trying to figure out what was going on. At this moment,

Chu Xiong rushed in anxiously:

"Brother Lu, this is bad. Our new flagship game, Nightless, has encountered a huge R&D bottleneck. I'm afraid..."

His lips were pale.

Lu Yu was very calm: "Don't panic, speak slowly."

Chuxiong:

"Our vision has always been to leverage the Dream Realm's powerful rendering capabilities to create a completely open, immersive, and immersive world for players to explore. However, it now appears that relying solely on our existing Dream Realm rendering technology simply won't achieve our desired results.

As you know, Nightless is set in a vast, imaginary world of immortal heroes, encompassing mountains, rivers, cities, towns, and historical sites. Our original plan was to render and model the bulk of this world first, then automatically generate random terrain using procedural algorithms, supplementing the details with dynamic player exploration.

However, the current situation is that even if we spend a lot of manpower and resources to render the main geographical environment and historical monuments to a reasonable level, once the surrounding landforms are dynamically supplemented, the overall rendering quality and sense of presence will be significantly reduced. The scene will have a lot of fragmentation and gaps, and the integrity and coherence will be greatly reduced.

For example, we hope to render rolling hills and winding rivers and streams, but the actual rendering effect is often jagged and lacks texture. Mountains will have obvious gaps, and the water surface always appears hard and flat, which is completely different from the realm of "the majestic mountains and rivers, the vast waves".

For example, we wanted to render villages scattered throughout the valley, complete with intricate alleyways and unique residential styles. However, the actual results were often monotonous and boring. The overall layout of the village and the details of the houses were crudely and simply procedurally generated, making it difficult to convey the atmosphere of human life.

Not to mention cities and ancient monuments, where every detail of city walls, towers, temples, and pavilions is hollowed out and carved, making it almost impossible to achieve a lifelike effect. We can't even blur the entire building complex, so how can we even talk about rendering every detail with great detail?
The problem lies in the bottleneck of our current technology!
While the dream rendering capabilities are powerful, they are still too thin and rudimentary for such a large-scale open world. There is still a considerable gap to achieve a truly immersive and seamless sense of presence.

If we force the rendering to be done this way, I’m afraid the quality and artistic level of the entire game will be greatly compromised, and it will be difficult to provide players with a high-quality virtual reality experience. So I’m at a loss now, and I don’t know what to do.”

……

Seeing the difficulties in development, Lu Yu was delighted!
Great, another excuse to lie down!
So, Lu Yu took the excuse of solving this problem and took his employees out to enjoy life and went on a team tour to Jiuzhaigou, a fairy-like tourist attraction in China.

He gathered all the employees of the R&D project team:
"Okay, okay, don't be so anxious everyone.

Chuxiong, I completely understand the development difficulties you just reported. Using current dream rendering technology to perfectly construct a vast and magnificent open-world Xianxia is indeed an extremely daunting challenge.

However, I believe this isn't an insurmountable technological gap. In fact, the bottleneck I encountered this time made me realize a crucial problem: for too long, we've been constrained by a certain mindset.

"What? What mindset?"

The other employees looked confused.

Lu Yu thought about it and continued to fool around:
"Think about it, why can't we automatically generate high-quality natural landscapes and cultural buildings through program algorithms? Why are the effects we render always so rigid and simple, lacking texture and detail?
Isn’t it because our understanding of this “dream dimension” is still too superficial and unchanging? We always regard the dream world as a purely virtual space, and want to completely construct this “real world” with limited data and code.

But just think about it, the real natural world is so vast and boundless, and the fruits of human civilization are so profound and extensive.

To perfectly recreate all of this, relying solely on limited data and programs is clearly like water without a source and a tree without roots. We must face the true face of the real world and feel its breath and core with our whole body and soul to restore its purest essence in the dream world.

So, when I encountered this bottleneck, I actually saw an opportunity. A great opportunity for us to break through the shackles of tradition and turn passivity into initiative!

"Hiss... Could it be that Mr. Lu is going to..."

The employees of Taoyuan Township suddenly had a bad feeling in their hearts.

Sure enough, Lu Yu's map of Yan State reached the end:
"Let's put aside all our technological research for a moment, get away from the concrete cities, and experience the pristine beauty of nature for ourselves! See the most vivid and lively face of nature, and appreciate the essence of human heritage.

It must be hard for you to imagine that when we truly experience the original flavor of reality with a brand new mind that "knows nothing", we will suddenly see the light and suddenly realize unprecedented enlightenment!
Oh, right, I was just thinking about taking everyone out for some relaxation. I can see that the Sony press conference incident has taken its toll on you, and you're all exhausted lately. Why don't you come with me to Jiuzhaigou, China's most beautiful scenic area? It's a place filled with mountains, rivers, vegetation, forests, and springs, and boasts incredibly spiritual Tibetan villages. Their architectural style and cultural atmosphere are practically a reflection of a dreamlike immortal world!
We'll linger there for a few days, fully absorbing the charm of nature. I believe that if we completely shed our preconceptions and prejudices about dreamscapes and fully immerse ourselves in nature, we'll experience unprecedented inspiration and enlightenment! Then, the celestial scenes you create will surely be vivid and full of spirit!"

"Mr. Lu, but the construction period..."

Mo Xiaoxuan tried to defend himself.

"Okay, okay, the construction period is not a problem."

Lu Yu thought for a moment and continued, "If Final Fantasy 17 really affects your rhythm, then you've fallen into Sony's trap!"

Everyone looked at each other and nodded reluctantly.

……

The air in Jiuzhaigou is fresh and pleasant, and the surrounding mountains are lush and green, making it like a natural oxygen bar.

The entrance to the scenic area was already bustling with activity early in the morning, with company employees happily packing their bags and waiting for the arrival of the tour bus.

Technical Director Chu Xiong patted Lu Yu on the shoulder and said, "Well, Brother Lu, you finally brought us here to relax! We've all been so stressed out lately, and now's a chance to catch our breath."

Lu Yu smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm not here just to give you a break. I also hope you can enjoy the charm of nature. Just think of it as a chance to learn from others. You might be able to break through the current technical bottleneck."

At this moment, Liu Mengyuan came over with a sweet and gentle smile on her face: "Lu Yu, the bus is here."

Lu Yu nodded at her, his eyes full of doting.

The tour bus slowly drove into Jiuzhaigou, and the journey was a breathtaking visual feast. The surrounding area was filled with endless layers of mountains, and the lush pines and cypresses constantly changed angles in front of the bus window, forming a series of beautiful natural paintings.

Liu Mengyuan leaned out and breathed in the fragrant earthy air, pleasantly surprised: "The air here is so fresh! It makes me feel relaxed and happy, even breathing becomes easy."

Lu Yu took her hand and kissed the back of her hand gently:
"Yes, everything here is so pure and natural that it makes people almost forget the hustle and bustle of the city. Look at those lush green forests, don't they look like a dreamland?"

Liu Mengyuan smiled shyly at his romantic behavior, and the two of them talked about everything and showed their affection as if no one was around.

Zhang Fan, who was sitting in the back row, felt sympathetic and said to Yao Jun beside him: "Alas, they are so loving at such a young age. When will we be able to find a partner?"

Yao Jun waved his hand: "Hey, I've already got a family. Don't take me with you, or your sister-in-law will misunderstand."

……

As the bus went deeper into the scenic area, the surrounding scenery gradually changed. Sometimes it was lush primeval forest, sometimes it was majestic snow-capped mountains, sometimes it was lush meadows, and sometimes it was clear lakes and streams.

This is just a glimpse of the area; once the tour officially begins, there's a whole new world to discover. The first thing that catches your eye is Jiuzhaigou's famous calcified pool waterfalls, resembling a series of colorful cascading waterfalls, shimmering in the sunlight.

"Wow! So beautiful!" Even the usually quiet Hua Wu couldn't help but exclaim in admiration. Producer Mo Xiaoxuan even took out his camera and started snapping away: "The quality of this scene is so high! It's like a virtual dream!"

Seeing his teammates' excitement, Lu Yu smiled with satisfaction. He put his arm around Liu Mengyuan's waist and whispered in her ear, "My dear, look at these ponds. Aren't they just canvases created by an artist using blended colors? Nature is truly amazing."

Liu Mengyuan nodded and snuggled shyly in his arms.

Lu Yu held the beauty in his arms and watched happily as the system scrolled through the various leisure points income.

……

Next, they hiked to the Nuorilang Waterfalls, the heart of Jiuzhaigou. The cascading waterfalls here are magnificent and majestic, a dreamlike wonderland. Lu Yu embraced Liu Mengyuan as they strolled beside the clear pool, their figures blending with the reflections of the lake and waterfalls to create a poetic scene.

On the Tibetan Lover's Bridge, Lu Yu seemed to be in a difficult situation.

He embraced Liu Mengyuan's delicate body, kissed her forehead gently, and whispered: "Such a beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains, wouldn't it be immortal in our dream world?
How about we settle down in that dreamland and make love to each other day and night?"

Liu Mengyuan blushed at his romantic words and was almost embarrassed to reply. Just then, a crisp whistle sounded from the side. It turned out to be programmer Zhang Fan and producer Hua Wu, who were blushing and embarrassed to disturb them.

Gradually, the sky darkened and the lights came on. Jiuzhaigou took on a whole new, captivating beauty. Clusters of lights flickered and shimmered between the clear pools and waterfalls, their reflections in the shimmering water creating a truly dreamy scene.

Everyone sat on the ground by the pool, tasting the fine wine and delicacies of the local Tibetans and enjoying the unique scenery under the night sky.

Lu Yu filled Liu Mengyuan's cup with his eyes full of infatuation:
"Look at this night scene, coupled with the scenery here, isn't it the most dreamy painting? Well, when I save some more money, I will definitely build a dream home here for you in the dream world, so that we can live happily in the fairyland forever."

Liu Mengyuan rolled her eyes at him and said coquettishly, "You think the scenic area can be renovated at will? You might as well buy Dongming Island from the Liu Group."

"Dongming Island?"

Lu Yu remembered it. Wasn’t it the small island where their company went for its first team-building activity?

"Also..."

Throughout the romantic journey, everyone was deeply captivated by Jiuzhaigou's natural wonderland. Its pure, natural charm, like a prototype of a dream world, inspired everyone to imagine a new and unprecedented conception of the "dream world."

As the bus left Jiuzhaigou, it was already dark, and everyone returned to their hotel in high spirits, filled with insights and inspiration.

The next morning, the sun was shining brightly, and the morning air in Jiuzhaigou was particularly pleasant. Liu Mengyuan opened the window, took a deep breath of fresh air, turned around and smiled at Lu Yu, saying, "What a treasured place! It would be great if we could stay here for a few more days."

Lu Yu stepped forward and held her in his arms, kissing her neck gently: "Don't worry, as long as you want, we can stay here as long as you want."

Liu Mengyuan's cheeks blushed at his sweet words, and she snuggled in his arms and nodded continuously.

She suddenly said, "I think the enclosed courtyard outside this hotel has a nice view. How about we do it right here in the middle of nature?"

(End of this chapter)