vrcanaries Chapter 195: Boredom and Anger
Chapter 195: Boredom and Anger
Chapter 195: Chapter 195: Boredom and AngerGu Fan opened his phone and
"We would require players to follow specific routes and adhere to traffic rules, and any violation could lead to them being caught on camera or getting points deducted.
"But! On top of that, we will frequently introduce NPC vehicles near the player, engaging in uncivil driving behaviors such as frequent lane changes and cutting others off, to maximize the provocation of the players’ anger!"
Lilith listened intently, nodding repeatedly: "Hmm! That does sound like a good idea!
"But... if we continuously do that, won’t it easily wear out the players? What if they just give up in frustration?"
Gu Fan replied: "That’s simple, we just increase the penalties!
"If a player commits a traffic violation, then they are punished according to the infraction. Fines, point deductions! And if their points are all deducted, their account will be frozen for a period before they can play normally again.
"If players get injured in car accidents, they must also wait for an ambulance to arrive, then watch helplessly as they are loaded onto the ambulance and taken to the hospital to be hospitalized. In this process, players will not only be charged for medical expenses, but as soon as they log in, they will find themselves in the hospital, unable to continue playing."
"If a player unfortunately dies, their game account will also be frozen for a certain period, unable to play."
"There’s another thing, if an accident occurs on the road and other drivers are involved in a car crash, then the player must immediately pull over and provide assistance!"
"In reality, this is purely voluntary, but in our game, it is mandatory."
"If a player doesn’t provide assistance, they will also lose points and be fined, further inducing more negative emotions in the player!"
Lilith frowned slightly, "What if the player does go to provide help?"
Gu Fan chuckled, "Then they help! If the rescue is successful, they will receive a small bonus. However, the player must apply the correct first aid based on the casualty’s condition and must follow a certain procedure."
"For example, they need to first turn off the engine, help the casualties to unfasten their seat belts, ensure the casualties’ heads are raised and their airways kept clear, and if there are any obvious wounds, they need to perform simple bandaging to stop bleeding, decide whether or not it’s necessary to move them out of the vehicle based on the casualties’ conditions...
"If the player makes any mistakes in the process, not only will they not receive the bonus, they will also be fined additionally!"
Lilith’s eyes lit up, "Oh? So the rewards are low, but the penalties are high? Very good, this fits perfectly with our game’s design philosophy of Nitiandang! Anything else?"
After thinking for a moment, Gu Fan replied, "Other features can also be added as appropriate.
"For instance, where does the money in the game come from? We can offer players several different professions.
"Office Worker: They need to drive to and from work on time every day and will inevitably encounter rush hours. If they’re late, their salary will be deducted. Their monthly salary is relatively fixed.
"Taxi Driver: They need to pick up fares around the city. Their routes are relatively free, but their income is more volatile.
"Internet Celebrity: They can live stream their driving content, but this depends on how many people watch. Of course, the live streaming is done within the game, and players watch in the game as well. They can only earn money if there are many viewers; otherwise, they won’t make a penny.
"The other functions, President Li, you can add them at your discretion."
Lilith was very pleased, "Excellent! Gu Fan, this idea is remarkable! Thank you for your dedicated and meritorious service to Nitiandang! After you fall into Hell, I definitely won’t mistreat you!"
Gu Fan coughed awkwardly, "Ahem, actually, President Li, you could treat me well in the Human World too, there’s no need to wait until we’re in Hell. Speaking of which, that red Ferrari of yours..."
Lilith pretended not to hear, "Alright, Gu Fan, I will personally write the design draft for this game! You’ve been working too hard recently, take a couple of days off to rest!
"By the way, tell all the core members that the day after tomorrow I will be holding a managers’ meeting. Make sure everyone remembers to attend, I have something very important to announce!"
With that, Lilith disappeared on the spot.
"I don’t need to write the design draft this time?"
Gu Fan frowned slightly; he was somewhat surprised and had an ominous feeling.
In theory, Lilith’s trust in him should have been increasing, and his autonomy at work should have been growing stronger.
From the very beginning, when he couldn’t offer any suggestions, to later being able to have a say in finalizing the game’s theme and direction, and then to being able to propose designs independently...
Gu Fan was clearly on the right path.
But now, why the sudden reversal? Not allowing him to write the design draft anymore?
Was it really as Lilith said, that she thought he was too tired and needed two days off?
Impossible!
Gu Fan knew these demons too well; expressing consideration for subordinates was absolutely not in their nature.
There was only one explanation: Lilith’s trust in Gu Fan had decreased!
But at this moment, there was nothing Gu Fan could do. If he went ahead and wrote a design draft when Lilith had already informed him it was unnecessary, that would only raise even more suspicions.
"Forget about it; let’s not think about it for now."
Gu Fan had indeed been very tired these days, his brain constantly working at high intensity, almost overheating. It was a good opportunity to rest properly and cool down.
He stretched lazily, washed up simply, and went to bed early to sleep.