Chapter 12 (1/2)

Translator: Exodus Tales  Editor: Exodus Tales

Translated by Coldtaco

Edited by Aelryinth

The emcee also noticed the intent behind the words. Being afraid of confrontation, the emcee quickly said, “Alright, thank you, Mr. Shi for your recommendations. I’m sure competitor Chen Mo will take the important lesson passed down by his predecessor. Up next…”

Before the emcee could finish, Chen Mo was speaking into the mic, “I disagree.”

The emcee was shocked, while Shi Huazhe was stunned!

Qiu Hengyang and Lin Hai were also surprised.

What’s going on? Was a competitor going to confront one of the judges?

The emcee panicked slightly, but it was too late to stop Chen Mo from speaking. The emcee could only allow Chen Mo to have his way and continue.

“Mind your words, this is being live-streamed!” the emcee whispered to Chen Mo, reminding him of the circumstances.

1Ignoring the emcee, Chen Mo continued while holding the mic, “Everyone, when you guys were playing FlappyBird, did you guys have fun when you beat your high score? Raise your hand if you had fun.”

After a few moments, a majority of the audience put up their hands.

“When you climbed up the leaderboards, did you have fun? Raise your hand if you had fun.”

Again, a majority of them raised their hands, albeit less than before, but still quite similar.

“When you beat your friend’s high score when playing together, did you have fun? Raise your hand if you had fun.”

There were even more who had their hands up, this time a large majority of them agreed.

“After failing, did you guys choose to give up or try again? If you gave up, please put up your hand.”

Hardly anyone raised their hands.

“After trying so many times, raise your hand if you think that was meaningless.”

A few of the audience members put up their hands. However, after noticing nobody doing the same, they put them back down.

Chen Mo continued, “Obviously, the audience thinks that my game has brought them happiness.

“The purpose of the game is to control the player’s emotions. Sometimes the negative emotions may deceive you, but think about it. If a game only gave you negative emotions, would you continue playing it?”

Many of the audience members shook their heads.

Chen Mo continued, “As long as a game keeps you playing, it brings you happiness… unless you are just a plain masochist.”

2The audience laughed in agreement.

Chen Mo looked at Shi Huazhe. “Just because you don’t enjoy a game, doesn’t mean there’s nothing to enjoy. It’s quite the opposite! My players think it’s a good game, it doesn’t abuse negative emotions by trapping players.”

The corners of Shi Huazhe’s mouth were twitching.

Chen Mo continued, “I think the most important trait to have as a video game designer is objectivity. Being able to look at games objectively, regardless of liking the game or not… that’s a trait that qualified video game designers should have.

“A food reviewer who doesn’t like spicy food. Every time he has Szechuanese food, he gives them the lowest rating. Would that make him a qualified food reviewer?

“Similarly, if you don’t like a game, you think it’s garbo. What’s the difference between you and the food reviewer?

“That’s all I have to say, thank you.”

Chen Mo shoved the mic into the hands of the emcee, and turned around to get off the stage.

He didn’t want to put in the time and effort to get into a full blown debate with Shi Huazhe.

“You…” Shi Huazhe’s eyes were filled with rage, so angry he almost stood up and slammed the table.

Lin Hai, who was sitting next to him, quickly tried to calm the situation. “What would a kid like him know? Don’t bother with him.”