This Is Not a Bug but a Game Feature-Chapter 213 - 152: XGP Service_2

Lu suddenly had a brainstorm: "Since any one of the elements of guns, cars, and balls is so awesome, what if we combine these three elements into one game?"

"Grand Theft Auto!"

Chen Ba chuckled: "The combination of guns and cars created one of the greatest works in gaming history. If all three unite, that could be legendary!"

This idea is really big.

A simple combination of guns and cars is already a worldwide hit, an epic masterpiece with sales exceeding billions. Adding a "ball" element to the GTA series would probably send players into a frenzy.

"The console platform is somewhat in decline, but a lean camel is still bigger than a horse. Despite everything, consoles are still the most popular home entertainment platform abroad."

"If Tianba Studio wants to go global, creating games for worldwide release, consoles are an aspect that can’t be ignored."

Chen Ba has no bias against consoles.

Even though he’s a loyal PC gamer and has played on PC since childhood, he knows that consoles are more effective abroad.

Tianba Studio might not want to venture out, just staying in the domestic market to earn Chinese money is enough.

If they want to go overseas and earn from foreign players, they truly can’t ignore optimization and attention to the console platform.

"Okay, I understand."

Yang Dong knows that Ba’s words mean their operations and maintenance team should not only focus on optimizing the PC end; the console end also needs equal attention.

The times have changed!

Previously, console players were few and sales were low, it didn’t matter if consoles were ignored. But now, console players have surpassed a million, if it can’t draw attention now, it’s really hopeless.

Speaking of game optimization, Yang Dong remembered something.

In the game "Speeding Frenzy," many players reflected the same issue — why can’t we play music while driving?

Poor reviews!

Ba, what are you doing?

Why is there no car music? Do you know how seriously it affects everyone when they can’t listen to music while driving?

"Uh..."

Upon learning that players were protesting about not being able to listen to music while driving, Chen Ba helplessly said: "It’s difficult to resolve the music copyright issues!"

Players playing music themselves is fine, but if the official updates with a bunch of copyrighted music, it becomes problematic.

"Set up an in-car audio system but without built-in music files, do you understand my meaning?"

"Got it."

Yang Dong understood, Ba meant that they could let players play music, but these songs shouldn’t be officially provided by Tianba Studio. Players need to manually add song files and pathways.

In this way, Tianba Studio doesn’t need to purchase so-called music copyrights.

After all, they are only making an in-car audio system and haven’t provided audio files; it’s all player tinkering, which can’t be blamed as infringement?

"By the way!"

Mentioning the game "Speeding Frenzy," Chen Ba seemed to have remembered something, so he asked: "By now, most players should have saved enough money to try out the vehicle modification feature, right?"

It’s said that the repair function in "Speeding Frenzy" is very strong, able to simulate the most realistic vehicle repair process.

But actually, everyone overlooks a point, that the vehicle modification feature in this game is also powerful, and has a high degree of freedom!

The game has been out for so long, and Chen Ba really wants to know what interesting cars this group of players have transformed.

"That’s really..."

Yang Dong thought for a moment, unable to find an apt descriptor, hesitantly said: "I can’t describe it, you’d better check the community posts yourself!"

Chen Ba: "???"

Why is it indescribable?

Could it be that these players have created some shocking work?

Curious, Chen Ba clicked into the newly opened "Tianba Auto Trade" section in the Tianba Community, and began browsing through the forum’s popular posts.

The first modification post was quite normal.

The player transformed an ordinary family car into a road clearance vehicle, adding a triangular shovel head to the front. As long as it drove into a congested section, it instantly cleared a lane.

True physical clearance!

Not bad...

Although a bit abstract, it’s still within acceptable limits, not as indescribable as Yang Dong said.

Next one!

Opening the second modification post, Chen Ba nearly dropped the teacup he was holding, almost smashing it into pieces.

What on earth?

What a bizarre idea, adding propellers and air cushions to the car, making it float and quickly move across water, becoming an amphibious vehicle.

The player then drove this amphibious car, speeding across the ocean and ultimately hitting the map’s edge-air wall.

Alright!

That’s how you’re playing it?

Though he expected players to have big ideas, seeing these modification outcomes still made Chen Ba can’t help but roll his eyes.

Next one, next one!

Stop with these abstract modifications, can someone be serious and create a car with practical value that dominates on the track?

Perhaps due to Chen Ba’s prayer, the third car modification he viewed was finally not fooling around; it was an earnest race car modification.

The appearance hadn’t changed much.

If anything had to be said, perhaps the body was much bulkier, who knows what tricks the player used.

Entering a practical test, directly starting a race, a 15-second GIF appeared in the post.

Chen Ba clicked to view it.

In the GIF, a modified racecar did not start after the countdown ended, instead, it remained burning its tires, creating billowing smoke.

What’s happening?

Chen Ba was perplexed, while other cars started, you’re still burning tires here, did you forget to release the handbrake?

Before he could figure out the intent, the rear wheel exploded after the smoke cleared, followed by the sound of a loud explosion.

Amidst the explosion, the racecar that initially remained still leapt, blasted by strong impact, flying over winding tracks and landing directly at the finish line.

Chen Ba: "..."

He swore, he’d never seen a more outrageous modification, what kind of racecar is this? It’s clearly an explosive genius, even a parabolic trajectory was considered, right?

Abstract!

No wonder Yang Dong found it hard to describe, these abstract modifications done by players, wouldn’t anyone feel dumbfounded?

"Forget it, let them be."

Understanding he can’t control this fourth catastrophe, Chen Ba also doesn’t think there’s anything wrong with these modifications.

If players don’t fool around, are they still players?

Hoping all players are honest is less likely than hoping pigs climb trees. As long as they don’t... Oh crap!

Intending to close the community webpage, Chen Ba accidentally caught sight of a post title and picture, which made his eyes widen instantly.

[Starting from scratch, create a unique car in the world!]

Oh, this...

Chen Ba envisioned a thousand ways players might fool around, but he couldn’t imagine someone trying to build a car in "Speeding Frenzy"?

Are you kidding!

A car is not just "four wheels and a sofa" as everyone jokes, the parts and mechanical setups involved are quite complex.

Hand-built car?

Though the physics engine in "Speeding Frenzy" can support this idea, the problem is ideas are ideas, putting into action isn’t just talking.

Just when Chen Ba thought this player was daydreaming, he suddenly considered a question.

Was the post published?

If he posted, does this mean he made some progress?

Really... Did someone in-game, using simple equipment and tools, manually create a car?

Inexplicably clicking the post, taking a quick glance, he relaxed.

Thankfully!

It’s not unbelievable to the extent of being completely hand-built; he also used parts for repairs available in the game.

For instance, in his built car, the battery, motor, and electronic control system were all from supplier solutions; he just handled the design and assembly tests.

Even so, it’s still impressive!