NIP #415 - Mr. Lu's strange request for the flagship game of the motion sensing cabin (2-in-1 order
#415 - Mr. Lu's strange request for the flagship game of the motion sensing cabin (2-in-1 order
《Game Frontline》Magazine: 《Dreamscape: A Flight of Fancy from Paradise or Just Smoke and Mirrors?》
Paradise has dropped a bombshell with their new game "Dreamscape," the concept trailer of which has undoubtedly shocked the entire gaming world. But after the initial excitement, we can't help but calmly consider a question—is this game, which focuses on "dream experience," a flight of fancy or just a smokescreen gimmick?
Admittedly, the concept of dreams itself exudes an aura of fantasy and mystery, as beautifully and extraordinarily presented in the trailer. However, a dream is subjective, private, and unique; everyone's dreams are different. How can a game standardize and replicate such a tortuous and mysterious experience? Can it be done solely with the "AI analysis" and "quantum sensing" touted in the trailer? We remain reserved.
Moreover, this game claims not only to recreate the visual effects of dreams but also to simulate physiological experiences, environmental scents, and even the development trends of dreams? This is simply a huge challenge to existing technology.
We can't help but wonder if Paradise is just making empty promises.
In short, Dreamscape is undoubtedly an unprecedented and creative concept, both appealing and suspicious. We'll wait and see how Paradise will implement this unique idea in the future, and we hope they won't let our expectations down.
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《recreVR》- 《Is Paradise's "Dreamscape" Too Sci-Fi?》
Being at the forefront of the VR trend, we have been pursuing the ultimate immersive and realistic experience. Therefore, when Paradise released the trailer for their new masterpiece "Dreamscape," we were both shocked and deeply puzzled.
The concept of dreams seems mysterious, but it also gives us unlimited room for imagination. But on second thought, everyone's dreams are so unique and subjective, how can they be recreated with standardized game content?
The high-tech methods that Paradise promotes, such as "AI analysis of brain waves" and "quantum detection of fantasy," are certainly impressive, but in our opinion, they are just wishful thinking.
Even if the audio-visual experience of the dream itself can be achieved, simulating other physiological and environmental sensations is even more difficult. Scent systems, physiological data simulation? It already sounds like a science fiction movie plot.
We are skeptical about this because, under current technological conditions, achieving such an immersive experience is undoubtedly a stretch.
In short, we hope Paradise will be down-to-earth and give us a reasonable product.
Dreams are beautiful, but if you dream too big, it may be disappointing.
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《IGN》- 《Dreamscape: Paradise's Creativity and Reality》
Paradise showcased the groundbreaking concept of their new masterpiece "Dreamscape" in their latest trailer. The entire video is full of technology and imagination, which is refreshing. But upon closer inspection, we also found some real-world difficulties.
First of all, the use of the concept of "dream" seems a bit exaggerated and unrealistic. Dreams are too mysterious, and everyone's dreamscape is a unique experience, making it difficult to standardize and produce to satisfy everyone. In comparison, it is enough to focus on creating exciting virtual scenes and immersive audio-visual enjoyment.
More troublesome is that the various black technologies touted in the trailer seem out of reach. For example, real-time dream analysis, quantum fantasy scanning, etc., how advanced technical strength does this require? And how much R\u0026D funding will be spent on aromatherapy systems and psycho-physiological simulations? We suspect that this is just a gimmick and there is a certain distance from whether it can be delivered in reality.
In addition, the demand for immersive experience in the trailer is also too idealistic. As far as the current situation is concerned, it is already a major problem to achieve picture rendering and surround sound, let alone the comprehensive experience of other five senses. In this regard, too high expectations may also lead to regret and disappointment.
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These media reviews created a suffocating atmosphere of panic in the company. The staff looked at each other, their eyes filled with fear.
The little sister from the Human Resources Department turned pale, her hands trembling uncontrollably, almost dropping the documents in her hand.
Assistant Li, who was in charge of external public relations, sat paralyzed in his chair, his eyes blank, muttering to himself. Zhang Fan, a senior employee, looked anxious, clenched his fists, and his face was full of anxiety.
"How... how is this possible? Our Dreamscape project is clearly the group's most important flagship product!"
"I didn't expect the outside reaction to be so bad. If the higher-ups really order it to be canceled, then..."
Some more pessimistic people were already imagining:
"Oh my god, I still have eight family members to support. What if I get laid off?"
Wails and lamentations were everywhere, with expressions of gloom and doom, as if the end of the world was coming. At this critical moment, Lu Yu walked out calmly and unhurriedly.
"Everyone, be quiet!" The young and promising president, as seen by the outside world, snapped his fingers, instantly calling back the sanity of the people on the scene.
Lu Yu suppressed the snicker in his heart.
"Although the situation is not optimistic, we must not give up. I believe everyone knows that Dreamscape is not only our masterpiece but also an exploration of the future technological world."
"A man without distant worries must have near sorrows. We must now prepare to meet future challenges." Saying that, Lu Yu's eyes were like electricity, locking onto three beautiful figures in the crowd.
"Mo Xiaoxuan, Wan Xiaotong, Hua Wu, the three of you come to the conference room!"
Those who were named were the heads of the company's three top studios, but at this moment, the three of them were startled by Lu Yu's serious expression and did not dare to stay. They quickly gathered in front of the president.
"The three of you listen carefully. In this round of internal review, I want you to lead your respective studios to jointly develop the flagship launch game for Dreamscape!" Lu Yu issued an order that shocked everyone present.
"What?!" The three of them looked at each other first, and then reacted after a few seconds.
"But... but our three studios have completely different work styles and expertise. How is it possible to cooperate?" Mo Xiaoxuan was the first to question, his gem-like eyes now full of suspicion.
"That's right, I mainly focus on cute styles here, Sister Hua Wu's side focuses on realism, and Brother Mo's side specializes in dreamlike styles. How can we write a game with a unified style?"
Wan Xiaotong's translator, Xu Qin, also spoke up, her energetic wavy hair swaying constantly.
"President Lu, I think this arrangement is a bit forced."
The pure and lovely Hua Wu had a distressed expression on her face, her dimples looming, making people feel pity.
Looking at the two beauties and a pseudo-lady asking questions one after another, Lu Yu was secretly delighted—
This was the effect he wanted!
Before, these three studio groups fought on their own, and they stabbed Lu Yu several times, causing him a lot of suffering. This time, he must let these three studios develop together, check and balance each other, and even help each other backwards!
But Lu Yu certainly couldn't say his purpose clearly, so he cleared his throat and made up many seemingly reasonable reasons to convince the three producers.
Seeing that the situation was in line with his own ideas, he quickly lowered his voice and explained to the three in a persuasive tone:
"The reason why I want you to cooperate is that our company is now facing unprecedented huge pressure."
"Just now, many well-known media and critics in the industry have unanimously denied the concept of Dreamscape. Some people questioned that our technology cannot be realized, some ridiculed that this is just an exaggerated gimmick, and some even pointed out that the idea itself is very unrealistic."
"You see, this wave of public opinion offensive is not a joke. We have no choice but to show our strength to suppress it."
I'm telling you, Sony is completely different from our previous competitors!
Dreamscape must come up with a refreshing result in the first time, otherwise our company will be in danger of being sniped!"
"Furthermore, Dreamscape is originally a product that integrates multiple styles and must not be limited to the development of a single route. We must gather all the outstanding talents and strengths in the company to create a great work that leads the era in the new world!"
Lu Yu slowly picked up a cup of hot coffee and took an elegant sip.
His handsome face shone brightly under the light, and his eyes were confident and unfathomable:
"I firmly believe that as long as your three studios work together, complement each other, and cooperate, you will definitely be able to break through numerous obstacles and present an unprecedented miracle to the world. So I implore you three, let us work hard together for it!"
Lu Yu's tone was extremely sincere at the end.
The three of them looked at each other, stunned for a long time, and had to reluctantly agree.
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Afterwards, Mo Xiaoxuan asked, "President Lu, what theme are we doing?"
Lu Yu nodded and said, "We're doing a Xianxia open world!"
"Xianxia?!"
As soon as Lu Yu's voice fell, the scene suddenly fell into a stunning silence.
Mo Xiaoxuan's fair and rosy face was full of astonishment, and the double pupils that the little pseudo-lady was proud of were full of surprise. Her cherry lips were slightly open, but she couldn't say a word for a while.
Wan Xiaotong was even worse, almost falling on her face on the spot—
This sunny and energetic second-year girl was usually swift and decisive. Who would have thought that Lu Yu's move would leave her dumbfounded, as if she had been immobilized by a magic spell.
As for Hua Wu, this pure and lovely otaku girl also seemed to be stunned, like a lost deer.
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"Xian... Xianxia?" After a long time, Mo Xiaoxuan finally regained a trace of sanity and repeated stutteringly, "We're doing a Xianxia game? President Lu... are you sure?"
"That's right, it's a Xianxia game!" Lu Yu nodded, the corners of his mouth slightly raised.
"But... but we've always made games with modern technology!" Wan Xiaotong seemed to have recovered from the shock, and Xu Qin quickly translated:
"Although our studio has tried various styles, Xianxia is undoubtedly the most unfamiliar. It's quite difficult to make an excellent Xianxia open-world game!"
"That's right, we usually revolve around beast-eared girls, mechas, and cyberpunk worlds. We actually know very little about those Taoist cultures, Buddhist philosophies, and Confucian ideas."
Hua Wu, after all, was a novelist, and it was difficult to hide her worries. "If we were suddenly asked to develop a game with the theme of immortals and Buddhas, I'm afraid it would be difficult to grasp the scale and be laughed at by the outside world."
The three beauties persuaded Lu Yu's decision with suspicion.
Lu Yu maintained his composure on the surface and began to fool them:
"Xiaoxuan, Xiaotong, Wu Wu, I can understand your worries. But then again, we have been determined to become a world-class game giant since the day we founded the company. You should never have wavered in this ideal, right?"
"If we always stand still and stay in our own small circle, we will always be a mere second-tier game company! Only by constantly advancing towards the unknown can we truly realize our ambitions and create masterpieces that shock the world."
"Besides, Xianxia is a rare treasure with a long history and rich heritage in China for thousands of years. If we are fortunate enough to carry forward the essence of this ancient culture and inject new vitality into it, wouldn't it be immeasurable merit?"
"I firmly believe that as long as we work together, we will definitely be able to create immortal classics in this uncharted territory! Let us all contribute to the inheritance of Chinese culture!"
Lu Yu spoke eloquently and passionately, making the three beauties with hesitant expressions almost moved.
I didn't expect President Lu to have this kind of plan?! Their pattern is small!
Mo Xiaoxuan's bright eyes became more and more radiant, as if she had regained her fighting spirit; Wan Xiaotong also swept away her previous hesitation and nodded heavily in agreement; even Hua Wu clenched her small pink fist, her eyes extremely firm.
It was as if a flame had been completely ignited in their hearts!
"Brother Lu, what you said makes so much sense! We game developers should not always stand still, but should stand up and bravely challenge the unknown. The ideal of Paradise's rise is to conquer the world. How can we be complacent?"
"That's right, we want to contribute to the rise of Chinese games in the world! Immortal and Buddhist culture has a long history and is a completely new attempt and breakthrough for the entire industry!"
"Brother Lu, don't worry, we will never let you down!"
For a time, shouts and cheers rang out in the shouts of the three.
Anyone could see that Lu Yu's words had undoubtedly completely moved everyone, and everyone was ignited with a raging fighting spirit to challenge this new field!
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But in this hot-blooded atmosphere, Lu Yu suddenly waved his hand and interrupted all the cheers: "Not finished yet! I have another request."
"What request?" The three looked over in confusion.
"I want you to focus on the theme of dragons in this Xianxia open-world game!" Lu Yu changed his tone and said an extremely bizarre decision.
"Dragon?!"
In an instant, the three producers were stunned and froze in place.
They all understood that while the dragon is the most significant and representative image in Chinese culture, how to integrate it into a Xianxia open-world game was undoubtedly an unprecedented challenge!
"Ahem, when I say dragon, I mean the kind that can be born from the sky and fly with wings, a 'divine beast' dragon," Lu Yu seemed to see the three people's doubts and quickly explained. "I believe you all have some idea about it."
The three looked at each other, their eyes filled with apprehension.
"President Lu, although the dragon is the essence of Chinese culture, it feels a bit incongruous to perfectly integrate it into a complex Xianxia open-world game!" Mo Xiaoxuan frowned, unable to hide her worries. "After all, designing a lifelike dragon race and giving them a unique social system, living customs, and mysterious powers is frighteningly difficult."
"That's right. Moreover, although the image of the dragon has origins in Xianxia themes, it is usually in the form of reclusive experts or ancient remnants. If we want to make the dragon an independent ruling race, we have to establish countless theoretical foundations when constructing the world view!"
Xu Qin also translated Wan Xiaotong's words, shaking her head repeatedly.
"And from an art design perspective, the dragon, as a huge and mysterious creature, is not easy to perfectly recreate. We must carefully shape the dragon's physical and mental appearance, giving them magnificent physiques and unique temperaments to ensure a high degree of visual impact," Hua Wu said, worriedly twirling her fingers.
The three of them spoke one after another, listing the various difficulties in designing a dragon race world, making one feel an immediate sense of pressure. But just when they thought this was the biggest challenge, Lu Yu suddenly grinned and said something mysterious that made them even more confused.
"What you said makes sense, but this is not the biggest difficulty," Lu Yu paced slowly, a mysterious smile on his lips. "I have one last request later, which is more extreme than anything mentioned above! Don't be surprised when the time comes."
"W-what request? Tell us quickly, President Lu, don't keep us in suspense!"
After a long time, Hua Wu finally couldn't help but ask, her big eyes, like black springs, filled with anxiety. Lu Yu heard the words, pondered for a moment, and then slowly said:
"When you make a Xianxia open-world game, not only should you use dragons as the theme, but the entire game's design system and plot setting must be 'unique' like never before!"
"Unique?" The three looked at each other, obviously confused by this vague request.
"That is to say, our open-world Xianxia game must have unique design concepts and innovative elements that other works have never had, whether it's the system or the story!"
Lu Yu looked strange. When he said this, he suddenly seemed to remember something and quickly changed his words: "Yes, unique and different is my original intention, to give players an unprecedented new experience!"