4 Chapter 4 - Overhaul (2/2)
”Oh?”
”Because the game is fully immersive, some people are able to bring the abilities of their occupation in reality into the game. With this natural advantage over the rest, it would be rather detrimental toward the notion of a balanced game that we are pursuing,” said Xiaowu.
”What sort of abilities can affect the game?” the boss asked.
”For example, kung fu!”
”Kung fu?”
Xiaowu nodded confidently, ”Today, in the game, I met someone who simultaneously defeated three Knights with just his bare hands despite being a Mage. He must be a kung-fu practitioner in my opinion.”
”There're really people like that?” the boss asked with a frown.
Xiaowu nodded, ”Just think about it. Policemen, soldiers, martial artists, boxers, and so on – all these people could create an imbalance in the game!”
”Then, what do we do? We can't possibly prevent people from playing the game just because of their occupation,” the boss asked.
”That can't be helped,” Xiaowu shook his head.
The boss laughed instead, ”If there's no solution, you won't stay behind to tell me all this.”
Xiaowu began to laugh as well, ”It's just that I got an epiphany from someone like that.”
”Go on.”
”In traditional MMOs, everything revolves around battle. But now that we have virtual reality, we should expand our scope of development and enhance the other systems besides the combat aspect. We can let those people with skills in life bring in their expertise as well. This way, there would be some sort of balance in the game at the very least,” Xiaowu said.
”Saying it is easy, but developing that idea is not,” the boss said.
”It's worth trying!”
”Alright. Come up with a detailed plan and I'll mention it in the next meeting,” the boss gave him the go-signal.
”Okay!” Xiaowu felt elated, ”I'll be leaving, then.”
”Wait!” the boss stopped him, ”I say, why did you enter the game? Don't you know the rules in the gaming industry? As a member of this company, you're not allowed to enter our games. Some stricter companies don't even let their relatives do so!”
”I've never agreed to that point. We made the games, so we obviously love the games. Why exactly should I lose my right to play? Don't worry. I am a scrupulous gaming employee. In the game, I am just your average player,” Xiaowu said.
”Given your knowledge of the game, can you really stay as an average player?” the boss asked.
”Don't worry. I won't touch a single of those hidden parts,” Xiaowu promised.
”I'll get someone to monitor you. What's your in-game name?” the boss asked.
”Fleeting Smile,” Xiaowu smiled as he left the meeting room.