God's imitator

Chapter 205 Filtering Games
In other words, the imitators who designed this game should have been filtering out players other than the "wise fools" and the "true sages".

For example, "a hopeless fool" and "a wise man with only petty cleverness".

Judging from the perspective of this statement, it seems to be a copycat who leans towards the perspective of an ordinary player.

As the game's name, "Fool's Game," suggests, it's a game designed to allow fools to compete fairly with wise players, or even one that favors fool players.

Unlike other more complex strategy games, fools are powerless against wise men.

But the question is, is it possible to do this with the current mechanism?

Rock-paper-scissors may seem like a game where luck outweighs strategy, but it's not entirely devoid of strategy. Ordinary players are unlikely to achieve a higher win rate than intelligent players in this game.

There must be some hidden secrets in this game.

Lin Sizhi looked at one of the game's basic rules.

Once the game officially begins, the entire game area, including the rest area, will remain in a state of oxygen deficiency. Players must wear oxygen masks at all times and will need to spend chips to replenish oxygen.

The oxygen mask will display the current oxygen level and the number of times oxygen needs to be replenished.

This rule doesn't seem to make much sense; it just increases the cost of chips.

If a typical player saw this, they would likely simply interpret it as "casino rake".

But Lin Sizhi didn't think so.

If you just want to take a cut, why not just take 5% or a similar amount when exchanging or winning chips?
In this way, the more players gamble, the more the rake is taken, and the value can be adjusted freely.

If we only consider the "pumping" aspect, it seems unnecessary to specifically design it as a "buying oxygen with chips" format.

Moreover, this rule may not be different for different players.

Since most players' oxygen consumption should be similar, even if some players think frequently and use their brains a lot, their brain oxygen consumption will not be significantly different from other players.

Conversely, if some players become overly nervous, it may actually lead to a greater increase in oxygen consumption.

Lin Sizhi speculated that this might be because the copycat who designed the game wanted to differentiate the game by using the factor of "oxygen consumption," but overlooked the fact that "thinking does not significantly increase oxygen consumption."

Furthermore, there doesn't seem to be a specific way to kill copycats in this game.

Although the current rules seem to indicate that copycats are on the side of ordinary players, Lin Sizhi is not entirely sure.

After all, he didn't see all the rules of the game.

After consideration, Lin Sizhi decided to submit two suggestions for revision.

Even if the other party doesn't accept it, it doesn't matter, because judging from the current situation, the mortality rate of this screening game is not excessive and has not reached the level of a "blind date game".

The first suggestion is a modification proposal for the 'oxygen mask'.

The oxygen mask will automatically detect brain activity; the more frequent and deeper the thinking, the faster the oxygen will be consumed.

The second suggestion is a newly added one.

[If the copycat in this game is also in the game, a new "Identify Copycat" rule will be added.]

Any player can accuse another player of copying the game at any time, and the system will automatically verify the accusation.

If the verification fails and the player is identified as not being the copycat who designed this game, that player will have 3 minutes of their visa time deducted and transferred to the copycat.

If verification is successful, the system will automatically confirm the copycat and initiate a vote among all players. If more than 70% vote, the copycat will be subject to an instant death penalty.

These two suggestions will be submitted in the form of "Corridor Suggestions".

The other party may not accept it, or they may accept it but not enter the game.

Of course, it's also possible that the suggestion will be adopted and the player will be allowed into the game.

But either way, it's acceptable to Lin Sizhi.

……

……

Three days later, in the morning.

A broadcast notification for a new game appeared on the big screen.

Good morning, players!

The "Arcade" will open in one hour.

The game is titled "Fool's Game," and its objective is to "select players."

The players in this game came from 8 communities, totaling 40 players.

The maximum number of participants per community is 3-8.

All players are welcome to participate voluntarily, with no restrictions. However, based on their participation preferences, they will be divided into 'priority players' and 'alternate players'.

If the total number of 'priority players' and 'alternate players' who voluntarily sign up in the same community is less than 3, then a random selection will be made.

If the number of "priority players" in the eight communities is less than 40, "alternate players" will be selected; if the number is still insufficient, players will be randomly selected from the communities with fewer participants to make up the difference.

In addition, the copycat in this game sent invitations to specific players:

This game is dedicated to fools; only 'wise fools' and 'true sages' are welcome.

【Players, please prepare yourselves!】

Then, a one-hour countdown appeared on the big screen. 59:59
59:58
Fu Chen was somewhat surprised: "It's the screening game now! It's similar to the previous 'blind date game'?"
"It's still voluntary participation. What are your thoughts? I'm open to it..."

But before he could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Lee In-sook.

"Don't rush to sign up. This needs to be considered carefully."

She looked at the broadcast on the big screen and thought for a moment: "Selection games are still somewhat dangerous, and there should be a certain mortality rate."

"If the mortality rate of this game is the same as that of the 'dating game,' it's quite frightening, even more dangerous than some trial-type games."

"We will try our best to select suitable players to participate, and we will also consider the issue of teamwork as much as possible."

The selection process for the previous "dating game" was generally correct.

Lee In-sook believes that people who have an advantage in real-life matchmaking events are likely to have an advantage in the "matchmaking game," and this idea is correct.

Yang Yuting certainly had a significant advantage in the "dating game".

Furthermore, since it's a multiplayer game, it's best to have the strongest player lead the team.

Even in games like "dating games" that completely isolate players from communication, there is still the possibility of indirect cooperation.

After considering for a moment, Lee In-sook said, "I think the key point to consider should be the invitation that the copycat in this game extended to specific players:"
"This is a game for fools, and only 'wise fools' and 'true sages' are welcome."

"Literally speaking... does that mean players who aren't good at thinking are more likely to benefit from the game?"

Cai Zhiyuan clearly disagreed with this view: "That's unlikely, isn't it?"
"Aside from games that heavily emphasize physical exertion, I can't think of any games that would make it easier for players who aren't good at thinking to profit."

"Furthermore, are players who aren't good at thinking necessarily good at stamina? Not necessarily."

"I think this might be a trap or a snare."

"This is what the copycat said to the player, but the arcade has never said that it must be true."

"What if the copycat intentionally used this phrase to lure players who aren't good at thinking into the game and then go on a killing spree? We can't completely rule out that possibility."

Lee In-sook thought for a moment: "But... we can't just deliberately select players who don't fit the criteria to enter the game just because this possibility exists, right?"

What if that statement is true?

She looked at Lin Sizhi: "Attorney Lin, what are your thoughts?"

"If you're talking about a 'true wise man,' you should meet this criterion."

As previously discussed, Lin Sizhi will enter the game and find suitable new players.

However, Lin Sizhi is not necessarily required to join. If he does not want to join, the 17th Community can certainly consider other candidates.

Since no one wanted to go in, the final decision was simply to draw lots randomly.

Lin Sizhi thought for a moment and said, "I am quite curious about this game. I can go in and take a look."

"However, since it is a selection game with a mortality rate, and our community's players still have a lot of visa time left, the remaining candidates can sign up freely, and only the minimum of 3 people will be selected."

"But overall, I still prefer not to be too clever for my own good."

"It's fine to let players who aren't very smart but can easily build trust and have strong execution skills enter."

Qin Yao thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll sign up? It sounds like I should meet the requirements."

After a brief internal struggle, Zheng Jie raised his hand and said, "Should I count too?"

"Anyway, once we enter the game, we should try to adopt a safe strategy, and then meet up with Attorney Lin as soon as possible to execute the team strategy."

Fu Chen asked, "What about me? Should I go in or not?"

Lin Sizhi considered for a moment: "I don't think you're particularly smart or stupid, so you might not be suitable for this game. Of course, you can also sign up as a backup player to avoid being randomly assigned to someone else in the community who is even less suitable due to a lack of participants."

Others have no intention of signing up for the time being.

For players like Wang Yongxin, firstly, he felt that he was not quite suitable for the game's requirements, and secondly, given that he had enough time for visa processing, he did not want to risk participating in a selection game with the risk of death.

Because so far, it's unclear whether all matchmaking games are as dangerous as "dating games," or whether "dating games" are just an exception.

This is the second screening game. You can use this game to verify your choices before making a decision.

After a moment's consideration, Li Renshu said, "For now, let's decide on Attorney Lin, Qin Yao, and Zheng Jie for this round."

“Fu Chen, you’re not getting the best of both worlds. Going in might actually increase Attorney Lin’s burden.”

"You can sign up as a backup player. If there are not enough people or participation is mandatory, you can step in."

"In general, the other participants in the game should also try their best to protect themselves in the game, and then find Attorney Lin to meet up as soon as possible."

"I will keep a close eye on your situation, and if there is a risk of death, I will use the 'immunity ticket' to provide assistance."

Fu Chen nodded: "Okay, then I'll sign up as an 'alternate player'."

After a brief discussion, the countdown ended.

[Players participating in this community: Lin Sizhi, Qin Yao, Zheng Jie.]

It seems that because there were already enough people, Fu Chen, the alternative player, was not selected.

The next second, the three disappeared from the hall.

　I'm writing 5000 words today and asking for monthly votes. I've been struggling with writing for the past week, constantly revising and deleting, but I'll adjust as soon as possible.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)