Chapter 221 You may make a profit, but I will never lose.
plant! Zombies! Sub-contribution!
The members of Steel Fingers are a little confused.
Because although they knew each of these three words individually, they looked so strange together!
Plants and zombies? Subscriptions and zombies?
Perhaps only sub-supply and plants can be slightly related!
“Uh…this…um…”
Sato was about to speak but hesitated, and he seemed to not know what to say for a moment.
It was Yuki who sorted out his messy thoughts and said hesitantly:
“So... we are going to use these cartoon plants to resist the zombie invasion?”
“Yes,” Gu Sheng nodded: “Do you have any questions?”
ah?
Questions?
You actually asked us if we had any questions?
We not only have questions, but our questions are where to start!
This game is simply full of flaws!
Let’s talk about the painting style first!
Today’s tower defense game styles are nothing more than two!
Either be like defending carrots and take the cute route.
Or take the cool route like guarding the throne.
Which one are we talking about?
Coolness is definitely not relevant, this style of painting is not cool at all.
Cute? This isn’t cute either.
Except for the sunflower, which looks kind-hearted, the other plants and even the zombies are full of wisdom from top to bottom!
Funny cartoon style.
As Yuki, who is mainly responsible for art, can only define Plants vs. Zombies in this way.
and!
Even though it is a game for all ages, the use of such a style of painting is not biased towards men or women, nor is it biased towards the old or young, which is very beneficial to the popularity of the game.
But your gameplay is a bit strange, isn't it?
A 5x9 plot of land, each square on which can be planted with plants.
Zombies will invade from the right side of the screen, step on the 5x9 plot, and move in a straight line.
That is to say!
Zombies can eat plants!
Monsters kill defense towers? !
Brother, do you want to do some research on the current tower defense game market?
Look at whose game defense towers will be demolished?
Historically, unless the player chooses to demolish it, once the defense tower is built, it will not be destroyed!
But now, in our game, not only are the targets unsafe, but even the defense towers are unsafe!
Thinking that the defense tower you have worked so hard to build will be eaten, a sense of frustration will arise spontaneously!
The style of painting is not in line with the market, the game levels are single, and frustration and negative feedback may occur at any time!
This game...is it really good?
Listen to everyone’s euphemistic but ‘get to the point’ questions.
Even Shen Miaomiao couldn't help but feel shaken and doubtful in her heart.
Lao Gu, is this too much work?
Such a tower defense game, not to mention her, even the old guys with steel chain fingers have never heard of it or seen it.
But then I thought about it again!
It doesn’t matter!
This is just a main project game anyway!
She can open sub-projects if she makes money, and she can receive rebates if she loses money.
What is there to worry about?
Think of this!
Shen Miaomiao waved her hand: "I believe in Director Gu's market sense!"
Hear the words.
The members of Steel Chain Fingers were also stunned for a moment, and then suddenly realized.
yes!
This is a project planned by Director Sam himself.
Why are they putting the cart before the horse?
In the past, Golden Wind has never produced games of this weird type.
Has ‘vampire-like’ existed before?
Have there been ‘second-generation FPS’ before?
Has ‘psychological horror’ existed before?
Have there been ‘movie-style cooperative games’ before?
Neither!
It’s not like Golden Wind has made it one by one!
It wasn’t Director Gu Sheng who introduced them one by one!
So, when playing games in Golden Wind, there is no other creed—
Only trust! !
Believe Mr. Gu! !
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《Leading the Sea! Golden Wind confirmed to participate in this overseas art tour plan! 》
《A surprise mini-game every year! What type of mini-games will Golden Wind bring this time? 》
《Steel Chain Finger performs surgery for the first time! Will the all-neon lineup be acclimated? 》
The third mini-game of "Golden Wind" is under development! It is expected to be released at the end of this month! 》
As Golden Wind and Yiyou jointly issued an announcement, confirming the cooperation on the "small game overseas plan".
Various media outlets have also reported on this matter.
Although the popularity of the news is far less sensational than when GDC won the award.
But it is a Golden Wind game after all, and the level of discussion is not low—
‘Belongs to the small game festival nail household (dog head)’
‘A little game every year, I think it’s pretty good, just to spice things up’
‘There is something to be said for Xiao Huang’s mini-games. The mini-game festivals in the past two years were all the best among the best. Now I am still playing vampire’
‘I don’t know what surprises this time will bring’
‘The flagship of the overseas plan, I guess it won’t be bad’
‘Thanks for the steel chain fingers! Filling the gap between "Escape"! I hope the mini-games don’t disappoint! ’
‘Actually, I’m looking forward to “Escape” more. Why can’t Steel Fingers be temporarily incorporated into the gold experience to speed up the progress or something?
‘Don’t go in, other people’s projects have been under development for a month and a half before Steel Link Fingers was established. Joining hastily will only slow down the development progress’
‘Isn’t it good to have two studios running in parallel, single-core becomes dual-core, which effectively improves the launch speed of works’
‘My evaluation is not enough! I want to see eight cores! Sixteen cores! ’
‘Old thief: I think you just want my life! ’
‘Hahahahaha, I’m afraid I’m going to tire the old thief to death…’
‘…’
Talk and laugh!
The development of Plants vs. Zombies is in full swing.
The progress in all aspects is quite smooth.
Only classmate Shen Miaomiao seemed to have encountered a little difficulty—
Rebate rate.
Yes.
During the development of the game, Shen Miaomiao has been considering whether to increase the rebates and extend the time for this game.
If it is raised, how high should it be raised?
Although theoretically speaking, this small game is beneficial to her regardless of profit or loss.
but!
Shen Miaomiao also wanted to expand her own interests as much as possible on a favorable basis!
The reason why she was so entangled was because she could not predict the market response of this game.
For her!
There are only two outcomes in a game—losing money and making money.
If the game loses money, the small treasury will make a profit; if the game makes money, the small treasury will lose money.
Then there is no doubt that it will be profitable nine times out of ten.
Shen Miaomiao didn't have to worry about it, she could just increase the multiplier to 100 and use it as a multiplier tool. She didn't even think about getting a rebate on this project.
But the problem is!
The popularity of "Plants vs. Zombies" is embarrassing right now. Call it popular, but it doesn’t have as many players as “Escape”, and it doesn’t have the recognition of many industry leaders.
You say it is not popular, but it has some market discussion thanks to the promotion of Yiyou and the company's reputation.
And the industry evaluation is also average.
At least the members of Steel Chain Finger were not optimistic about this project at first.
Whether it is the painting style or the gameplay, it does not conform to the trend of today's market.
Even say something unpleasant.
If this game was not produced by Gu Sheng, it is estimated that this game would not be approved for project approval at all.
That is to say!
Plants vs. Zombies is likely to lose money.
Considering this situation, how Shen Miaomiao should determine the rebate rate of this document is very important!
Looking at the documents that have not been locked yet—
【Main project: Plants vs. Zombies (unlocked)】
【Project investment amount: 1.15 million knives】
【Project settlement time: 7 days (+0 days)】
【Project rebate rate: 10 times (+0 times)】
【Current revenue amount: 00,000 knives】
【Estimated rebate amount: 11.5 million knives】
【Remaining settlement time: waiting to be opened】
Since it is an overseas game, the local currency used for generating this document has also been converted into U.S. dollars.
Yes, this is a ‘small game’ worth 1.15 million knives, which is equivalent to about 8 million in domestic currency.
This was unimaginable before Golden Wind.
You need to know!
When they produced "Vampire Survivor" three years ago, the cost was only 200,000 yuan!
Now, just three years have passed.
When they participated in the Small Game Festival as their flagship again, the game production cost had been raised to 8 million, a full 40 times increase.
Such a terrifying cost explosion is due to Shen Miaomiao's long-standing outsourcing policy of "asking for the most expensive" outsourcing policy, as well as her continuous upgrades and adjustments to the salaries of employees within the company.
At present, the salary of Golden Wind’s internal staff has basically reached the first-tier level in China and even Asia. The next step is to benchmark it against Europe and the United States on the other side of the ocean.
In terms of outsourcing, whether it is programming, art, or even music, they are looking for T1-level outsourcing teams at home and abroad to produce, and the prices are very high.
Facts have proved that the high investment policy that Shen Miaomiao has always adhered to is also very correct.
Because if the game is still made according to the original specifications, judging from the current influence of Golden Wind, she should not worry about it. This game will definitely make money.
But now, with the increase in costs, the cost price is as high as 1.15 million U.S. dollars, giving her hope of losing money within the specified time.
The cost is 1.15 million U.S. dollars. After deducting commission, the total sales turnover needs to be about 1.54 million U.S. dollars.
Based on their pricing of $2 per copy, a total sales volume of $1.54 million means that "Plants vs. Zombies" needs to sell 770,000 units in a single week!
Is there any hope? Will you lose money?
Of course!
Although the previous "To the Moon" once created a sales miracle of 1.7 million units in a single week!
But don’t forget!
This miracle was created with the support of many super BUFFs such as Yiyou’s super publicity, China Entertainment’s electric platform, charity attribute bonuses, and official praise at the end!
But now, "Plants vs. Zombies" has neither an official website nor a charity bonus, and even the promotion of the game is not as strong as the charity week activities at that time.
It is basically impossible to recreate the miracle of going to the moon.
Let alone 770,000 units in a single week, 500,000 units in a single week is already a sales miracle for a small game.
After all, their "Kitchen" released last year sold more than 200,000 units in a single week.
Even if you double it, you can sell 400,000 units in a single week, which is still nearly half the gap from 770,000 units.
Think of this!
Shen Miaomiao nodded secretly.
Slightly move the settlement time slider and change the [Project Settlement Time] from [7 days (+0 days)] to [7 days (+5 days)]
Correspondingly, the item [project rebate rate] is naturally changed from [10 times (+0 times)] to [10 times (+5 times)]
The more rebates you get, the better.
Shen Miaomiao was very satisfied and did not have much expectations or psychological pressure.
after all!
For her, this document is just a play!
It is good to lose money within 12 days! She can slightly expand her coffers!
It’s okay not to lose money within 12 days! She can use this as the main document to continue extending sub-projects!
In the true sense, ‘You may make a profit, but I will never lose’! !
The document is now formed!
The most stress-free order in history!
Locked!
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【Main project: Plants vs. Zombies】
【Project investment amount: 1.15 million knives】
【Project settlement time: 7 days (+5 days)】
【Project rebate rate: 10 times (+5 times)】
【Current revenue amount: 00,000 knives】
【Estimated rebate amount: 17.25 million knives】
【Remaining settlement time: 11 days, 23 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds...】
The last day of the month!
Friday at 8pm!
‘Yiyou Mini Games Overseas Plan’ is officially launched!
This overseas plan will launch a total of ten outstanding mini-games, which will be jointly organized by Yiyou and six PC game platforms and eight mobile game platforms in Asia, Europe, and America.
The scope basically covers most PC and mobile game users around the world.
As the event went online, Shen Miaomiao also cut the fruit on time, hugged her own blanket and pulled Gu Sheng to sit on the sofa together.
“Do you want to watch the live broadcast too?”
Gu Sheng was a little confused about whether to laugh or cry:
“There are no ghosts in this game, and it doesn’t test any operations. It’s the type you selected. Why don’t you try it yourself next time?”
Me next?
Shen Miaomiao shook her head!
I’m not going down!
If I buy one copy, the total sales will be $2 more!
This game has the potential to make you lose money!
I don’t want to make trouble for myself and create burdens!
I definitely want to buy it, but I have to wait seven days before deciding!
“Let’s take a look first. This player also needs to check the quality of the game,”
Shen Miaomiao pierced a piece of cantaloupe and put it into her mouth, and then pierced another piece for Gu Sheng:
“What if it’s not fun? I’ve wasted my money!”
“You don’t trust me?”
Gu Sheng pretended to be sad and glanced at Shen Miaomiao resentfully.
Shen Miaomiao raised her eyebrows and looked at him:
"Trust? Gu Sheng, how dare you say these two words to me? Huh?"
ah…
Gu Sheng was agitated and wisely chose to shut up.
By the way, when little Nezha played escape last time, he said "trust" and said that he would be a loyal guard and show little Nezha the way outside the somatosensory cabin.
In fact, when little Nezha was chased to the point of peeing, he was laughing wildly outside the somatosensory cabin.
The result was naturally a beating and a K explosion.
Think of this.
Gu Sheng shrank his neck.
It's better not to talk about trust.
At this time, a familiar voice also sounded from the large projection screen:
“Mao Ning Mao Ning, come online and play the game on time,”
"Plants vs. Zombies...what the **** is this bad name?"
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PS: This is a chapter that I coded while lying down. If there are any typos, please readers correct them in time.
PS again: Asking for a monthly ticket
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