Bab 36: Chapter 36: Civilization Promotional Video
Kiana is like a blank canvas, and the teacher is like a painter, constantly adding their own colors to it. But compared to Siegfried's careless personality and his genes of not using his brain, Eden and Elysia, as teachers, have also replaced Siegfried and Cecilia in terms of teaching some lifestyle skills and things that girls only come to know.
How to braid hair, how to take care of your skin, how to keep yourself clean and tidy. Of course, more importantly. Elysia also cooperated with Siegfried to teach how to pick up girls.
Although this is a long process, Bronie doesn't care much about it. But if Bronie were to teach? Please, Bronie only knows a little common sense, if she really teaches her, she might end up teaching Kiana to be a gangster lady.
Bronie has always been the type to act rather than chat. And usually a bit impatient with some things. Who made Bronie born in the lower levels of the Cyber Arc City?
In such a harsh environment, of course, you need a harsh personality to survive, and good people don't last long in these types of cities.
But now, Bronie is actually trying to reduce some of her own ruffianism. After all, Elysia probably wouldn't like that style, right?
It was some time after passing the music score to Eden, and then sending all the things that need attention to Eden. Not very long after, Eden sent back two complete songs.
The Dream of Flight requires a large chorus. Perhaps Eden also used the voices of the kind people in the Elysian Realm in Elysia's memory?
As for the other song, it's a male and female alternating singing. Eden seems to have also asked for help from Aponia? She don't know, it really feels a bit like Aponia, after all, the main body of the lyrics is all prayers, and it seems fine for Aponia to sing them.
Participating in the production of artworks makes Eden very happy. Through a corner of the song, Eden can feel that the art of modern civilization is continuously flourishing, and the glorious civilization is just a step away from developing into the vast universe.
Seeing that Eden sent the songs so quickly, would Bronie still slack off?
After Cioara successfully established her own bar, two months passed, and Bronie's game was finally completed!
Combining the songs from Civilization I to Civilization VI, collecting the long-lasting folk songs of various civilizations, the epic strategy game with all the DLC content of Civilization VI is about to be released!
Then Bronie put the finished CG on the internet, indicating that a new game is coming soon.
[From the emergence of the first life under the water, to the giant beasts of the Stone Age, and then to the first upright walking of humans, we have experienced a lot. Now, embark on our greatest exploration: from the cradle of early civilization to the vast universe.]
...
On the internet, Bronie's game has opened up peoples mind about a new way of thinking for independent games.
It may not have the graphics as good as Schicksal Entertainment, or the scale as big as Kallen Fantasy. But it can have great quality gameplay, story, and even unique art style and music.
The attitude of players is always honest. As long as it's a good game, sales are no longer a problem.
"Archbishop, the game producer Haxxor still refuses Schicksal Entertainment's request and has established her own game studio, and recently announced the first game promotional video."
In the bishop's office, the Archbishop, who was addicted to games a few months ago, seemed like an illusion. After completely playing both games and finishing all the content of both games, Otto began to put all his energy back into work.
New experiments. An experiment to explore the Sea of Quanta and find the second Divine Key. Of course, there is also education. The poor girl who was saved from the scene of the plane crash, who miraculously survived such severe head trauma. Although the other party has lost her memory, this does not affect Otto's cultivation of her into the strongest Schicksal Valkyrie in the future.
And today, Amber brought in all work.
New tasks were underway, along with the completion of the headhunting assignments given beforehand.
"It seems our genius indeed has some pride. What kind of game does she aim to create this time?"
"Apologies, the game is titled Civilization. It's not quite clear from the promotional video, but it appears to involve developing one's own civilization and engaging with historical leaders?"
Since the promotional video didn't showcase actual gameplay, there's been much discussion about the nature of the game. Although it's only been about half a year since the last game, the speed of production is indeed surprising.
Fortunately, under Haxxor's umbrella, there is indeed a studio with quite a few employees, so while the pace of producing new games is fast, it's not entirely unreasonable.
"Engaging with historical leaders? Then I must take a closer look at the promotional video. After all, games produced by Haxxor shouldn't be something simplistic."
...
St. Freya Academy has commenced full-scale operations. Especially since Kiana's plane crash, Theresa who was infuriated, transferred from Schicksal Headquarters to the Far East Branch.
While this move was somewhat opportunistic, Kiana's sudden disappearance did bring Theresa a huge blow.
Nevertheless, the school must continue, and it must excel!
This was Cecilia's dream, and managing this academy is the only thing that can console Theresa.
Upon learning of Kiana's demise, Theresa couldn't help but recall the game, Spiritfarer.
For a while, she felt despondent, but during this period of gloom and also thanks to Himeko's assistance, Theresa managed to accomplish quite a bit of work, otherwise St. Freya Academy would've descended into chaos.
Thankfully, Spiritfarer isn't just about exploring the philosophy of life and death; it also delves into the meaning of life. Theresa understands deep down that if she doesn't run this school properly, it would be the ultimate disrespect to Cecilia.
However, recently, HOMU's Great Adventure is shifting from weekly updates to monthly updates!
Theresa is highly displeased by this, but there's nothing she can do. She can't just find the author and lock them in a dark room to make daily updates, can she?
So, upon seeing this delay notice, Theresa could only irritably browse the internet to see if there were any other interesting works.
Later, she came across the brand new trailer released by the author of Undertale and Spiritfarer.
And not far from Theresa's office, in the teacher's office, Welt Yang also turned on his computer and watched the new trailer released by the author he followed.
...
[Civilization]
Then, the Haxxor Bunnylogo appeared on the screen; this was the logo of Haxxor Bunny Studio. A cute yet fierce rabbit biting a wolf.
Then, a full moon slowly rose from the calm sea, accompanied by the pure background music of 'Dream of Flight'.
On a ship sailing the sea, a man is plotting sailing routes on a nautical chart. Then, his daughter walks out from the captain's quarters.
Daughter: "Are you drawing new routes again?"
Man: "The tides of history are constantly changing. If we want to reach the end of the journey, we must adapt and move forward continuously."
Daughter: "But how do we know when we've arrived there?"
A symphony rises.
The scene shifts; the man holds a torch, standing on the hand of the marvelous Sun God statue, igniting the oil basin on the statue's hand.
The flame flickers.
In the city below the Great Wall, even at night, merchants are bustling, and beautiful fireworks burst in the sky.
Amidst the icy snow, Polish Winged Hussars, riding warhorses and clad in armor, lead the Line Infantry beside them in a charge.
At the cliff's edge, the Wright brothers craft the first airplane, and humans finally realize the dream of soaring in the sky.
But then, war arrives, and fierce aerial battles erupt.
On the fighter plane's control panel, struck in the cockpit, are photos of the man and his daughter.
Then, this photo also appears on another, more high-tech panel. The man's daughter is now inside a rocket, with the countdown to launch beside her.
"The essence of humanity is continually pushing beyond new boundaries. We test our limits, confront our fears, rise to challenges, and ultimately become beings far beyond ourselves."
The rocket ignites and ascends.
After segmented booster propulsion, the rocket leaves the Earth!
Finally, the Earth morphs into a sculpture.
An Atlas bearing the Earth stands tall amidst the mountains.
"This is civilization."
[Coming soon.]
Exciting music with a touch of epicness creates a clear sense of the weight of civilization.
The visuals are exquisite, with a slight animation quality, but apart from Kallen Fantasy, it's currently the most outstanding in terms of graphics.
Welt never imagined that Haxxor Bunny, this author, could produce such a high-quality game trailer.
Although the gameplay of the game was not clearly explained, the core message it intends to convey is quite obvious.
Especially the finale, with Atlas bearing the world on his shoulders. It must be said that Welt, who bears the name of the world, also resonates with it.
The name of the world he carries represents the civilization that humanity has developed over millennia!
"I have to say, this author is truly a genius. From Undertale to Spiritfarer, exploring life and death, and now Civilization, using games to tell stories, changing lives with stories..."
Then Welt opened sbeam and immediately pre-ordered it!
And he pre-ordered the deluxe edition.
The base game, plus DLC for the next two years and a brand new expansion pack.
In total, it adds up to about 40 dollars.
Undertale costs over 5, Spiritfarer over 12, and Civilization, valued at over 40 dollars, can be considered a masterpiece.
Is this game expensive?
For Welt, it's not too expensive. But he feels that the volume of this game is far beyond that of a normal game!
Meanwhile, Theresa sat in the principal's office at the academy, watching the promotional video without any feeling.
Then she looked out at the deep blue sky.
She felt dull.
This game doesn't seem that great, huh?
Let's take a look at the comments.
[Has Haxxor lost his mind?]
[Haxxor has fallen from grace. After making a fortune, now he's just trying to make more money. With over 40 dollars, you could kill so many people with rat poison!]
[The game's purpose is unclear. I heard it's a turn-based strategy game. What's fun about that? Isn't it just chess?]
"So it's a chess-type game!"
Theresa suddenly realized, then closed sbeam.
There is no other meaning, such brain-burning games are really not suitable for her to play. She barely wins at chess, let alone playing against AI in a game!
Meanwhile, Otto sat in the bishop's office, also watching the just-closed promotional video.
"This music, made by Haxxor himself? This is truly..."
Its quite a lot of emotion.
A game that praises civilization.
It's quite clear that this is a simulation and construction type of game, combined with a turn-based element, it should be that kind of chess-like game with complex rules.
But the music, along with the promotional video, combining the two to drive the audience's emotions, makes one proud of the current civilization.
Establishing one's own civilization and battling others, Otto hasn't encountered such a game before, but he's very interested.
No other reason, He just feels like his high intelligence has nowhere to go right now, so isn't this perfect?
And there must be many things inside that are closely related to the current era.
So Otto really wants to know what other major events Haxxor has in mind for the current era.
Then Otto also didn't hesitate to pre-order the game, and he bought the gold edition.
In addition to the season pass and future DLC, there are also music and setting sets that can be immediately viewed upon purchase.
Then he listened to the complete music of Dream of Flight.
A grand chorus, coupled with a symphony, played at an extremely high level with lossless audio quality, it must be said that Otto is eager to see what kind of scenery lies beyond the vast universe.
But space and such, actually it's just a slight curiosity. What needs to be done now is still to resurrect Kallen.
Without Kallen, there's no meaning to any existence. Games are just pastimes, props to keep his brain active.
...
Elysian Realm obtained priority access, and after watching the promotional video, the game could be downloaded immediately.
This could also be considered a small favor from Bronie. If there are any bugs in the future, Bronie will also update them synchronously.
Most importantly, the music provided by Eden is too perfect. It's much more perfect than Bronie's memory of the music, and this game is somewhat specifically made for Eden. Of course, it has to be shown to Eden immediately!
After careful packaging, Bronie is also preparing to launch the Ultimate Collector's Edition in the future, with physical figures and various setting books.
However, the game itself is still just an activation code, containing all future DLC collections.
As for the manufacturer, Bronie naturally let the studio's staff handle it.
And the first sample naturally was sent to Bronie's hands, entrusted by Bronie to Elysia, sent to the Elysian Realm, and given to Eden.
Of course, Elysia has one too.
But this time, Bronie didn't go to the Elysian Realm, which made Elysia feel depressed for a while, feeling itchy in her heart.
After all, she really wanted to see Kiana personally.
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Bab 37: Chapter 37: Game Release
For Kiana, the volume of knowledge in her mind was indeed insufficient to fully grasp the intricacies of the Civilization game.
Nevertheless, this didn't deter Kiana from observing Siegfried as he played. In fact, when Kiana recommended the game to Siegfried, he felt overwhelmed.
This was unavoidable since such a large amount of text proved to be nothing short of a nightmare for the Kaslana family.
Fortunately, the basic newbie guide was still available. So long as one refrained from overthinking and simply clicked on a few cities from time to time, then followed their intuition, the issue wasn't insurmountable
Therefore, relying on his intuition, Siegfried opted for a civilization called Babylon, enticed by the direct unlocking of technologies through the so-called Eureka, which seemed quite potent.
And indeed, Siegfried's intuition proved correct.
After actively triggering Eureka, Siegfried's early-game technological advancements were swift. However, this game couldn't be mastered solely through intuition.
Consequently, Siegfried gradually lost himself in the next turn, witnessing countless barbarians encircle him and numerous AI's declaring war on him. Siegfried felt deeply aggrieved.
"Daddy... I'm hungry~"
"Ahhh! Sorry, sorry! I'll cook right away!"
Unexpectedly, this game possessed such charm that even his father forgot to cook!
Meanwhile, Kiana felt that she might need to study harder to comprehend this game better.
Oh well, that could be addressed tomorrow!
Seated before the computer, Kiana manipulated the mouse, selected a leader, and initiated a new game.
[Starting from the sprout of life in the sea...]...
Online, opinions on the Civilization promotional video were mixed.
Some claimed it marked a downfall for Haxxor. Others found the promotional video awe-inspiring, showcasing the potential greatness of human civilization.
Yet, many felt the game was too pricey. Judging by the volume of content released by Bronie earlier, if it were similar in scope to the previous one, over two hundred yuan would indeed be quite expensive.
Moreover, with its turn-based mechanics, many remained in a state of cautious observation.
Yes, just observing.
Pre-ordering games and the like always felt like a gamble. You never knew precisely what the game's content would entail, and once pre-ordered, refunds weren't always an option. If it turned out to be a disaster, wouldn't it be a severe injustice?
However, the game was officially released before long. Just as everyone began inquiring about its quality, discussions about the Civilization game seemed to fade into silence.
Everyone was silent, yet everyone was playing the game listed on their friend list on Sbeam.
This was a first in the history of gaming!
...
"Lord Otto, regarding today's tasks..."
"Hmm? Just leave them there."
At this moment, Otto was seated before the computer, engrossed in playing the game. He had come to realize that the controller wasn't particularly suitable for this game, so he switched to a more comfortable method of play.
"But Lord Otto, you haven't rested for at least 36 hours today."
With a click on the next turn, Otto raised his head to look at Amber bewildered.
"Has it been that long?"
Now Amber felt utterly exhausted.
As for games and the like, she naturally avoided them as much as possible. After all, Otto had granted her a chance at survival, so she remained almost unswervingly loyal, diligently completing all the tasks Otto assigned to her.
Games? They were a terrifying trap that led people away from work.
While Otto could lose himself in them, she couldn't!
"Of course, it's been that long, Your Eminence. Please remember to rest. If you tire yourself out and fall ill, those members of the Schicksal council will once again become restless."
"Humph, those old things. They're not even as courageous as Gandhi inside. I don't understand why the author would casually make him the use of nuclear bombs without any pressure."
Bronie had incorporated the nuclear enthusiast messenger Gandhi into the game, with a slight probability of appearing as a special agenda, fully maximizing Gandhi's inclination to employ nuclear bombs.
As the moment of nuclear war erupted, the entire map descended into chaos. If one pursued military or technological victory, they could manage Gandhi's nuclear bombs with the armies produced, to a certain extent.
However, if one aimed for religious, cultural, or even diplomatic victory, the game might veer off course entirely.
"Your Eminence, it's time for you to rest," Amber looked genuinely concerned about Otto. Ever since she met him, Otto had never endured such intense late nights. Even if there were important experiments, he still managed them perfectly and made time for rest.
Additionally, considering Otto's age of five hundred, his health couldn't be in good shape, right?
So, Amber was genuinely worried.
"After finishing this game, I'll rest. Hmm, it's just one game."
"Although I don't play this game, I'm familiar with the basic content. Otto, in the marathon mode of the ancient era, it might take until the next day to finish one game. It might be better to close the game now while we're still in the ancient era and the game hasn't fully started."
Indeed, the more one clicked "Next Turn," the harder it became to close the game, given the sunk cost of time.
Unfortunately, Otto closed the game, and Amber sighed with relief by his side.
After exiting the Sbeam interface, Otto opened the review section of the store. He gave it a positive review and closed the game again.
"I must say, Haxxor's approach to game design is truly genius. The built-in civilization encyclopedia can almost be treated as a genuine history encyclopedia, providing a clear view of the entire civilization's development process. Moreover, in the summary process, I noticed some discrepancies in history books."
"Discrepancies?"
"Such as the existence of Honkai and the traces left by some previous era men. Those visible traces puzzled me a bit, but most of it seems fine. In the options for great figures, I even saw that old man, Simon Apocalypse."
"Who's that?"
"Simon Apocalypse, in official history, was indeed the first Overseer of Schicksal. However, his name at the time was Simon Peter. His influence paved the way for Schicksal's coveting of the power of Honkai."
"It seems the author conducted a lot of research while making this game."
"Exactly. I also saw some old friends like Schrodinger and Einstein, but guess who wasn't included?"
"Who?"
"Tesla, hahaha!"
That temperamental girl didn't even make it into the ranks of the great engineers.
However, Otto found it interesting. Seeing the significant deviation between public perception of history and civilization development and reality, Otto felt a real sense of authority in his position as the Archbishop of Schicksal.
Previously, he only saw Schicksal as a tool to achieve his goals, and he didn't care about its future.
But after Theresa, Otto began to lean towards finding a suitable successor.
It used to be Walter Joyce, and now, Theresa still had no margin. But now, he felt a slight sense of superiority. Of course, it was just a bit, not enough to cloud his judgment.
"Alright, Your Eminence, it's really time to rest now."
"Okay, okay. Actually, I'm starting to look forward to future updates. The changing tides and the rise and fall, It probably more rules and even more complex changes."
Finally, Otto reluctantly closed the game.
...
However, compared to Otto, who could rest at will as the Overseer, Welt wasn't so lucky.
Civilization was indeed very addictive. After understanding the gameplay, the "Next Turn" button seemed to have a mysterious charm, urging Welt to click continuously.
The most important thing was the sense of anticipation.
Anticipating future developments, watching their civilization grow and expand, ultimately reaching beyond the universe to colonize Mars.
Fortunately, Welt had strong self-control.
Before 2 a.m., Welt successfully ended the game and hurried to bed to avoid any teaching issues the next day.
However, when he returned to his computer the next day with dark circles under his eyes, he couldn't resist the urge to open the game.
In the end, he opened the store interface on Sbeam and went to the review section.
"The downside of this game is that you can't stop playing."
"I opened the game at 7 a.m. and closed it at 6:59 a.m. It's a game that can be played quickly!"
"Have you seen the built-in encyclopedia in the game? I feel like I can review history in this game. If anyone tells me playing games affects studying, I'll slap them in the face with this game!"
It was all praise, with a few criticisms about how the game was too good and made people forget about time.
But Welt also agreed with this comment.
After all, he was also a victim of this game. And as a history teacher at Saint Freya Academy, the game's meticulous examination of history and descriptions of special units, buildings, and wonders were mostly accurate.
This game indeed served an educational purpose.
"In this Civilization game, you can feel the development and changes of the eras, the profoundness of civilization reaching this point. From the ancient era to the atomic age, to envisioning the future and longing for the universe, this is the gift that the author, Haxxor, has given us.
Whether it's in terms of strategy or gameplay, it's flawless.
While the graphics may not match Spiritfarer, the game's core undoubtedly compensates for this deficiency.
Also, don't forget to check out the civilization encyclopedia. I believe it's an incredible resource for history enthusiasts. Buying this game for over two hundred yuan can only be described as a bargain! Finally, I'm eagerly looking forward to future DLCs."
After finishing his review, Walter sent it and immediately received numerous likes.
"Why isn't Tesla among the great figures in this game? We have Einstein and Schrodinger!"
This was a comment from a friend that had just been refreshed, and Walter couldn't help but smile when he saw it..
Indeed, Tesla seemed to have developed an interest in this game and decided to play it thoroughly. But with her volatile temper, only she would likely make such comments.
"Game sales?"
"Naturally, they're selling like hotcakes! Although initially, there were some negative reviews, probably due to the misleading trailers."
Siberia was already entering winter, and soon enough, the phenomenon of polar night might occur. Staying at home seemed boring, so many residents of the town gathered at Cioara's bar to drink and have fun. Although their spending wasn't substantial, it added some warmth to the cold weather.
But their revelry had nothing to do with Cioara. A few days after the game's release, Cioara began to take an interest in Bronie's game.
"I never expected you to pull it off."
"What?"
"To integrate the history of civilization into a game. At least, if it were me, I'd never think of doing it this way. I'd focus more on achieving domination victory."
"Because the domination victory is the simplest way to win. After all, I'm a genius. As long as I'm willing, there's nothing I can't do. Nothing!"
Bronie raised her head proudly. It was a moment of pride.
The game sold well, and the company's employees naturally received good salaries and bonuses. For Bronie now, money was just a number. At least judging by Bronie's current spending rate, she wouldn't run out of money anytime soon.
"Can you solve the collapse?"
"Me solve the Honkai? If you really want me to, I can try."
"...I was just kidding. To be honest, I don't expect anyone to solve the Honkai."
Not even Cioara?
But that was understandable. The more one dealt with the Honkai, the more they felt that it was the universe's truth, an unbeatable enemy.
If Bronie didn't know the ending of Honkai Impact 3rd and Post-Honkai Oddyssey, she would probably think it would end like Honkai 2's plot.
In the end, she would try her best to repair the Second Divine Key and lead the entire civilization to flee the solar system.
"Well, let's not talk about such distant things. Let's talk about the present, like how is Kiana doing lately? I've been busy making DLCs for Civilization's sequel, so I haven't had time to see her."
"She's doing fine. There haven't been any signs of Honkai beasts appearing in the vicinity. I really don't know if you have any reverence for the Flame Chasers, letting them teach a Herrscher."
For the people of World Serpent, Flame Chasers were like gods, the highest beings. Even Cioara, who grew up in World Serpent, was somewhat influenced.
Fortunately, the mercenary business allowed Cioara to have a different perspective. But she still maintained respect.
And Bronie?
She treated them like brothers and sisters, as equals.
How many Flame Chasers hadn't Bronie hugged?
Only heaven knew.
"I think it's fine! Let her build bonds with others. Perhaps, for this era, love is truly what can defeat the Herrscher."
"Really, miracles and magic don't exist. It's ridiculous to think that love can influence a Herracher."
Cioara felt like she had long passed the age of teenage rebellion, but when she heard Bronie say that, she remembered that Bronie was only about fifteen years old.
It was normal for her to have such thoughts.
So Cioara decided not to argue with Bronie anymore.
"So, besides the DLC, do you have any other plans?"
"What else can I do? Steal some technology from Schicksal? Or fish for some fries from Entropy?"
"Why fries?"
"Don't ask, it's the meaning of life."
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