Game Development: Starting with Recreating the Anime Game Style

Chapter 437 Hell Has No Gate, You Came Here of Your Own Will
"What she wants is not creative freedom, but freedom without taking responsibility."

"This kind of person is not the kind of person we need."

Su Qing nodded; she thought so too, but not as thoroughly as Chu Chen.

For capable people, the requirement of real-name registration for copywriting is not a problem.

It's precisely those players who usually slack off who suddenly have to register with their real names that are in trouble. Players usually skip side quests because they find them boring.

Nobody cares.

Now, after a mission is completed, players can provide feedback and ratings.

Whether it's a questionnaire or any other form, once this information is relayed back, it becomes immediately clear who is just filling in the numbers.

This Lin Xi probably realized this too, which is why he stepped forward to turn the tables and accuse others.

Chu Chen didn't hesitate for even a second before calling Hai Mao. After a few rings, the call was answered.

"Mr. Chen."

Hai Mao's voice sounded a bit weak. This weakness wasn't in the voice itself, but rather the kind of weakness one feels when suddenly receiving a call from the boss and not knowing why.

"Hey Hai Mao, don't you have a copywriter named Lin Xi?"

Chu Chen got straight to the point. There was a two-second silence on the other end of the phone before Hai Mao gave a knowing reply.

"Ah... I think there is such a person. What's wrong?"

"She organized a joint letter opposing the real-name system for copywriting and the rating system."

"Oh? Is that so?"

Hearing that Hai Mao was even more puzzled than he was, Chu Chen sighed inwardly.

Clearly, Hai Mao was unaware of this incident.

However, this is actually quite normal. Just like Yuwan, as a new producer, Hai Mao mainly focuses on gameplay and art when managing the studio.

That is, his area of ​​expertise, while copywriting is clearly not his forte.

With the Starry Sky copywriting team backing him up, Hai Mao is even more "carefree" about this. If there's time, Chu Chen would love to discuss it in detail.

However, Chu Chen himself is also very busy right now.

Moreover, it's better to let Umine figure these things out on his own.

So, Chu Chen thought for a moment and gave his decision directly.

“You can fire this person now; her professional values ​​are seriously incompatible with the company’s development direction.”

"Now?"

"Yes, right now. Before firing her, take a look at her copywriting yourself. Also, I suggest you personally look at the work of everyone in your studio who has signed contracts."

"You know how important copywriting is. Don't put all the pressure on Su Qing's copywriting studio. They're there to back you up, but you still need to control the quality of your copywriting yourself."

Chu Chen's tone remained calm throughout.

The things that could be said were anything but bland.

You can't reason with this kind of "fairy." She'll use her logic to confuse you and then turn around and accuse you of being a wicked capitalist who doesn't understand art.

The most effective way to deal with this kind of person is to get rid of them.

After hanging up the phone, Chu Chen put it aside.

Clearly, he considered the matter settled. He hung up the phone, picked up his cup and took a sip of water, only then noticing that Su Qing was still standing there, her expression somewhat blank.

"what happened?"

"Were you scared?" "Ah...no, no."

Su Qing snapped out of her daze and subconsciously shook her head, causing her single ponytail tied behind her head to sway.

"It was just a bit of a surprise; I didn't expect it to be handled so quickly."

She wanted to say "decisive" or "straightforward," but when the words came to her lips, she felt that these words were insufficient to describe the impact that moment had had on her.

Although Chu Chen didn't say anything when he gave the order.

But in the eyes of others...

Chu Chen's actions just now conveyed a sense of oppressive confidence and powerful control, yet they were all wrapped in a calm and collected facade.

It's a quality that's hard to describe.

Yet it truly exists, and witnessing it with one's own eyes evokes a strange feeling, quite like the demeanor of a great general.
"quick?"

Chu Chen smiled and leaned back in his chair.

"You have to be quick when dealing with this kind of person."

"If you say just one more word to her, she can conjure up an 80-episode melodrama in her mind, with her as the protagonist, a talented but unappreciated woman, and the villain as a wicked capitalist who exploits his employees."

He paused, and looking at Su Qing's still somewhat worried eyes, he knew what she was still thinking.

"Are you worried that she'll expose this online and damage the company's reputation?"

Su Qing nodded.

"Yes. That's what I'm worried about. That Lin Xi... judging from the wording of the letter, she doesn't seem like someone who will let things go easily. She's very good at stirring up emotions; what if she distorts the facts online..."

"Go ahead and do it."

"Do you think that Xingchen records variety shows, appears on spin-off programs, makes its own videos, brings Haimao on variety shows, and even does things like producer face-to-face meetings, all for what purpose? Is it purely for marketing?"

Su Qing was slightly taken aback; she had genuinely thought it was mainly for marketing purposes.

"Marketing is only one aspect."

Chu Chen held up one finger and shook it.
"More importantly, we need to establish the most direct channel of trust between us and the players."

“In the past, players could only learn about official game developments through customer service and announcements.”

“There is a thick wall between the company and the players. So, once an insider comes out to make a whistleblower revelation, whether it is true or false, it is easy to incite the players’ emotions. Because the players do not know the truth, they can only choose to believe the one who seems weaker and more ‘sincere’.”

"But we are different."

"Players have seen what kind of person I am and what kind of person Hai Mao is in the videos. Under these circumstances, if a copywriter dares to criticize our copywriting real-name system, I should thank her for giving this matter more attention."

"In StarCraft, the right to interpret the quality of copywriting is not in my hands, nor in her hands, but in the hands of the players."

“We gave her a platform and a salary far exceeding industry standards, not to hire her to be the father of all the players.”

It's probably because over the past year or so, Chu Chen has been appearing on TV shows, filming documentaries, and doing live streams, frequently appearing on camera, which has led to him being noticed even when he's not on camera.

Chu Chen also habitually used some "techniques" when speaking, his tone was unhurried, his words were clear, and his logic was meticulous.

It wouldn't be a problem if you said that on a TV show.

But in reality, there's always a very subtle feeling.

It makes people feel that the image of the "domineering CEO" who is good at planning and winning battles, which we used to see in novels and TV dramas, doesn't seem so unrealistic anymore.

At least, what's in front of me is real.

Moreover, he's much more handsome than those male leads in TV dramas who only know how to glare, frown, and throw money around.

(End of this chapter)