This Is Not a Bug but a Game Feature-Chapter 145 - 118: Advisor (Part 2)

This includes VR, AR, and MR devices, as well as motion-sensing game equipment.

The concepts of VR, AR, and MR have been hyped by major companies for a long time now, and many related games and devices have been released, making it a relatively popular field in recent years.

However, Chen Ba is clearly more interested in motion-sensing games compared to AR, VR, and MR games.

He experienced a game that captures body movement trajectories through the TV/computer camera to perform dance moves.

He also tried a ping-pong game that simulates racket feedback through a controller to mimic real-time matches.

"The equipment is a bit pricey!"

Although the experience was quite good, after asking about the price, Chen Ba couldn’t help but sigh, "If the prices don’t come down, this type of equipment ultimately won’t replace the mouse and keyboard or controllers."

Moreover, the games are really few.

The number of games that these devices can run or play on is just too few. Most of the games are pretty basic and can’t compare to the major titles on PC or console.

"What can you do, PC and consoles have been around for so many years, while these devices have only emerged for a few?"

Yang Dong said with a smile, "For now, even if one or two phenomenal VR or motion-sensing games appear, it’s still hard to shake the status of mouse-keyboard combos and controllers."

But who can say what the future holds.

Just like how the arcade game rooms that once thrived everywhere were slowly beaten by and even replaced by internet cafes.

Maybe someday in the future, with technological breakthroughs, these insignificant little gadgets will indeed replace the mouse and keyboard. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

We’ll talk about the future in the future.

After wandering around the exhibition area and experiencing the new games and technologies from various companies, Chen Ba also discussed the new game he revealed in his speech today.

"Love simulation games, you all must have played them, right?"

"Played, but..."

Yang Dong hesitated a bit and said, "Are you talking about otome love simulation games or male-oriented Galgames?"

"Either works, they’re almost the same anyway."

Chen Ba didn’t fuss over Yang Dong’s distinction between otome and male-oriented, because he knew these are indeed the two major branches of love simulation games.

Otome games are like a bunch of handsome guys, such as the type represented by a suave CEO like Li Zeyan in "Love and Producer."

Male-oriented ones feature a bunch of beauties, focussing more on Galgame categories. The recently popular "I’m Surrounded by Beauties" is of this type.

The folks at Tianba Studio play games whenever they have free time, so Chen Ba would never believe they haven’t played such love games.

Lu has at least ten Galgames on his computer already.

This is just the incomplete ones; if you count the ones he has finished and uninstalled after entering the sage mode, there are definitely dozens.

"Ahem!"

Seeing that Ba knows him so well, Lu’s expression couldn’t help but tighten a bit, and he quickly defended himself, "It’s not that many, I work so much, it was only in my spare time that I played one or two at most."

"Ah, right, right, right!"

Not wanting to expose his clumsy lie, Chen Ba shook his head and said, "So, what do you think, for this love simulation game, should it be otome or male-oriented?"

"It could be either!"

Zhong Shengwei thought for a moment and said, "Both otome and male-oriented have their loyal players, but Ba you seemed to mention that our game is gender-neutral?"

"Exactly! Gender-neutral!"

Chen Ba nodded and said, "If a player chooses a male character, then it’s a male-oriented love game. If they choose a female character, then it’s an otome love game."

The main focus is on inclusivity and comprehensiveness.

Both male and female players are the target audience of this new game, not like other love games that create separate domains and tracks.

"How about the Online explanation?"

Although Ba briefly touched on the Online mode during his speech, Lu still had many questions.

For love simulation games like this, it’s not like there aren’t Online versions.

Many mobile games have online features, but those are mainly based on in-game purchases and heavy spending, which he thinks is not the same as what Ba mentioned as Online.

"The game is definitely a buy-to-play."

Chen Ba first established the main theme before continuing, "My idea is to make this game a Roguelike, where each time you encounter randomly generated male/female leads."

"Then the key to the online aspect is that you can collaborate with other players online to help each other conquer characters."

Chen Ba gave an example.

Assume Yang Dong and Lu are each playing the new game, each randomly encountering several female characters with different personalities and identities. Suppose Lu has difficulty conquering a character and might need the help of other players.

At such times, Lu can send a distress call and let Yang Dong enter his world, acting as a wingman to help him complete tasks and conquer certain characters.

"So if I went to Lu’s world and found myself liking a female character, can I pursue her too?"

"Of course!"

"You could even compete with Lu to pursue the same female character, but Lu might get upset and kick you, the trailer, out." Chen Ba said with a laugh.

This was just a joke.

The online mode exists with good intentions, because who among us doesn’t rely on one or two "Advisors" when pursuing girls or boys?

Chen Ba plans to add a voting feature, inspired by a harem anime he watched called "Date A Live."

In this anime, the protagonist Wakaba Shidou has a sister named Qin Li.

And every time Shidou goes on dates with the spirits, Ratatoskr, i.e., Qin Li and her Advisors, come up with various ideas to decide Shidou’s next move and dialogue content through votes.

The intention behind the online mode is to make use of the saying, "Three cobblers with their wits combined equal Zhuge Liang."

After all, conquering a character involves making many critical choices. If the wrong choice is made, it generally means the conquest has failed.

Furthermore, because these NPCs are randomly generated, there is no universally correct answer, so players really need the suggestions and help of others.

"Advisors?"

Lu couldn’t hold back his laughter, "They just come up with funny ideas, relying fully on wingmen to win dates, right?"

"Well, you don’t have to listen!"

Chen Ba spread his hands, saying, "If you’re confident you can make the right choice every time, then don’t listen to the Advisors, just go with what you think."

But in most cases, that’s not feasible.

No one can guarantee making the right decision every time, and no one can claim to be an expert in romance.

When you’re unsure of what to do, taking some advice from others might just help you turn the situation around.

Actually, it’s the same in reality.

Both parties involved in a romance can be quite blind at times, making wrong choices or decisions, having good bros/sisters by your side to guide you helps a lot.

But then again...

Advice from good bros or sisters can be tricky, it’s up to you to believe or not.

If you feel it’s reliable, then go with the Advisor’s suggestions. If not, then quickly ditch the Advisor to avoid messing things up for yourself.

"Love Advisor Department!"

With a smile, Chen Ba said, "The word ’Advisors’ sounds crude, why not call it Love Advisors instead."

The game will be named this as well.

The core gameplay remains the classic love simulation, but due to the presence of the "Love Advisor" mechanic, it becomes an online game.

There will be a leaderboard at that time.

It’ll be like in LOL, where you can give teammates a thumbs up or report them post-match. If the Advisor is helpful, give a thumbs up and five stars!

If the Advisor isn’t helpful, offering nothing but bad ideas that ruin others’ chances, give a thumbs down, serving as a warning for other players to avoid taking this person’s advice.

How do Advisors appear?

Of course, players initiate a help request, and the system randomly matches an online player to assist.

Then you check the "performance record"! Wow, got an Advisor with rave reviews? This one’s a must-have!

Got one with mostly negative reviews??

Good luck to you!