My game is depressing worldwide.

Even after the studio expanded, a significant amount of outsourcing work was still required in the development of Outlast.

For art positions, the most important thing is to set the overall artistic tone and then communicate with the outsourcing party to avoid mistakes or omissions.

At present, the mental hospital's work unit does not have time to cultivate its own talent, and the most scarce resource is plug-and-play talent.

Moreover, Chen Xuan looked at the fan art posted by Xiong Xuewen on his website and in some game communities, and had to admit that it was indeed of a certain quality.

Many fan artists have one problem.

A painting may look flashy and beautiful at first glance, but it cannot be examined closely; once you do, you will find that it is full of problems.

Either the perspective is terrible, or the human body is deformed, or the main and secondary elements are indistinguishable.

Xiong Xuewen has very strong basic skills. He draws fan art not because he lacks the ability to create original works, but because he genuinely enjoys it.

Who says a 190cm muscular man can't be a shut-in who likes anime/manga characters?

Yes, Yu Xiaoming is reliable when it comes to getting things done.

Chen Xuan asked, "Tell me your salary requirements."

"No rush. I'm here for an interview, but I didn't say I'd definitely choose to join." Xiong Xuewen plopped down in the chair, making a creaking sound. "If there's a conflict of ideas, I might as well go back to being a fan artist."

"Oh? Interesting. What do you want to ask?" Chen Xuan asked, sitting opposite him.

"My first question is about Yu Xiaoming. He said your studio is planning to develop a sequel project, and I need to verify its authenticity. To be honest, I'm a fan of sequel games, but I don't like any of the ones on the market. Some idiot told me, 'If you're so good, why don't you do it yourself?' That's why I decided to come out of retirement." Xiong Xuewen's expression was extremely serious.

Chen Xuan paused for a moment, then glanced at Yu Xiaoming. Judging from the latter's expression, he was probably trying to calm Xiong Xuewen down from his ramblings.

However, although it was just random talk, it really did happen by sheer luck.

"That's right, our studio does have this plan, but it will take some time before it's implemented."

"My second question is about the ideal sequel in my mind. It's a bit unconventional. How open is your studio to innovation? I'm quite radical when it comes to innovation."

Chen Xuan's gaze sharpened slightly. He described himself as a radical, and people like him were often very difficult to deal with.

"Instead of that, I'd like to hear your thoughts."

Xiong Xuewen cleared his throat: "First, ban gameplay derived from social web games. Second, each character must have an independent model, animation, module, and biography. Third, eliminate PVP mode; absolutely no exploitation of hatred. Fourth, eliminate all pay-to-win elements except for character gacha pulls!"

While speaking, Xiong Xuewen was also carefully observing Chen Xuan's expression.

He has visited several companies and studios, each of which touts its innovative capabilities.

However, after he revealed his true thoughts, his expression either changed drastically, or he was looked at with the eyes of someone looking at an idiot, or he was met with ridicule.

This young studio owner probably won't be too different.

Xiong Xuewen had mentally prepared himself to face a very unpleasant face.

but.

After he finished speaking, he found himself being looked at with a very strange gaze.

That look in her eyes seems to be... pity?

The look in the eyes of a country bumpkin who has never seen the world?

what?

After saying the above.

Shen Qingtu couldn't help but interject, "Excuse my bluntness, but this isn't innovation; this is courting death."

Is it right!

This is the normal reaction.

"So what do you think?" Xiong Xuewen decided to ask directly.

"Hmm... I think your radical stance is a bit conservative."

"If you think a certain point is too radical, we can discuss it further when the project is approved..." Xiong Xuewen paused mid-sentence, then belatedly looked up and asked, "What did you say?"

"I mean, is that all?" Chen Xuan shook his head helplessly. "That's a bit conservative."

This left Xiong Xuewen speechless, unsure how to respond.

It's not that Xiong Xuewen is conservative, but rather that Chen Xuan's perspective from his previous life was far too advanced.

Whether it's Blue Star or Earth.

Both games originated from card-based mobile games.

The core gameplay of card-based mobile games is almost entirely derived from early web games. In fact, it could be said that early card-based mobile games were simply web games ported to mobile devices.

Therefore, early card games were practically screaming "If you don't have money, you can't play!"

The gameplay is basically just matching up a few original artworks to generate numerical values.

PVP mode is the strongest catalyst for stimulating players' spending impulse.

This model can be described as having light content and heavy development, making it extremely easy to mass-produce similar products by reskinning existing ones.

What Xiong Xuewen said basically uprooted more than 9% of the card-based (second-hand) games currently on the Blue Star market, which is why Shen Qingtu, who came from a second-hand game background, felt that the former was courting death.

After all, people can't imagine things they haven't seen before.

The transition from the design philosophy of PayToWin to PayToLove requires time to develop.

"A bit...conservative?" Xiong Xuewen's eyes gleamed with fervor. "Then what do you consider to be radical?"

"Synchronized data sharing between PC and mobile devices, action-adventure RPG gameplay, with a monthly subscription-based monetization model supplemented by microtransactions, a fixed 42-day update schedule bringing new main storylines and diverse events, periodically updated high-difficulty single-player challenges testing the depth and strength of players' character rosters, abundant animation to fill the storyline instead of static dialogue, and a thrilling and tear-jerking narrative that will have players crying while paying, shouting 'Fight for all the good things in the world!'"

Ok.

You can also gain defense penetration points along the way.

According to the system's rules, for buy-to-play games, the break value received from the previous game will be significantly reduced after the release of a new game.

However, games requiring continuous operation are not included.

Therefore, it's only a matter of time before a sequel emerges that can bring countless players to tears.

After recounting a series of points, Chen Xuan took a sip of tea to moisten his throat before asking, "Is that radical enough?"

"If you're not playing word games and this is truly your plan... then I am indeed being a bit conservative," Xiong Xuewen said with a wry smile.

"So join us and create a game that's destined to change the landscape of the second-hand gaming market on Earth!" Chen Xuan said with a kind face, radiating the glow of an idealist.

Shen Qingtu was speechless for a while.

Keep bluffing!

The freeloaders are about to strike again...

Xiong Xuewen lowered his head and remained silent for a few seconds before asking, "One last question."

"Excuse me."

"How can one govern the world if one's chest is flat? How can one win people's hearts if one's breasts are not gathered?" Xiong Xuewen recited two outdated anime/manga memes, a hundred years old. "Which one do you agree with?"

"There's no room for discussion, huge penises are the only justice."

[Defense Penetration Value Detected from Xiong Xuewen +1]

"I'm sorry, but we have different views." Xiong Xuewen shook his head regretfully. "Of course, mainly it's because your promises are too grandiose, and I don't really believe what you're saying."

After saying that, he stood up and tried to walk outside.

"Really? That's a pity. I was planning to involve you in the 'Dumpling Family' anime adaptation project." Chen Xuan sighed. "In that case, we'll just have to contact each other again someday."

Xiong Xuewen paused in his steps.

"Wait a minute?! What did you say? Aren't you a game studio? You want to buy the rights to 'Dumpling Family' for an anime adaptation??"

"No need to buy it, because I am the author." Chen Xuan smiled and pointed to himself, then opened his phone to show the author's backend.

"hiss......"

Xiong Xuewen gasped, then put on an extremely sincere expression: "Please, please let me join the studio. This is my lifelong request."

Chen Xuan's lips twitched slightly. "You really are a veteran anime fan; younger people wouldn't understand these jokes and phrases..."

"You don't suspect I'm lying anymore?"

"The person who could write a book like 'The Dumpling Family' must be a sincere, kind, and passionate individual." But then Xiong Xuewen's expression darkened, and he exuded a sense of pressure. "But what about today's update?!"

Chen Xuan: ......

No.

Are you pressuring your boss to update more?