บท 7: C7: The True Gentleman Game
Meanwhile, in Chen Xu's rental flat, he was making himself a cup of instant noodles with an egg.
He didn't have much choice—he was really broke.
His credit cards were maxed out, and he'd borrowed from every platform he could think of.
I hadn't even paid Xue for the art and drafting work, though I also had borrowed another 1,000 yuan to cover some costs. Most of my funds had gone into developing the game.
There wasn't even enough money left for food. (I am alas a Miserable Man)
Still, I had saved some 20,000 yuan for the last gamble. I knew this 20,000 was something that would help "Magic Mirror" take off. (let's see how)
I am confident in the quality of "Magic Mirror." But not in the taste of people, hopefully, I can find some men of culture for some breakthrough.
After diving deep into understanding "gentleman's games" in this world for a couple of days, I came to one conclusion: they were mostly of terrible quality. There is hardly anything stimulating in them. None make My blood boil, None make my flesh churn, All of this terrible game are some burning bills.
The gentlemen deserved better games, and for the sake of it~ I believe my game will be their new sun.
But, as the saying goes, even good wine needs marketing.
For an 18R game, thinking you can just upload it and watch it fly off the shelves is foolish.
Even masterpieces like "Minecraft" and "The Binding of Isaac" could go unnoticed if not properly promoted in their early stages.
So, for me, marketing this game was a must.
Even an 18R game!
Of course, this method requires a special approach~ aka gentlemen marketing.
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In some university dorm, a fellow yawned, climbing down from his upper bunk ladder he opened his laptop on the table.
"I haven't read any new books recently," I muttered under my breath while opening a relatively well-known overseas forum.
Of course, I was talking about books, not the kind that only sell on visuals, but fan books as well. Some comics can be pretty frustrating, like when a popular female supporting character dies or when the heroine in some shōnen manga fakes her death, triggering some blood-boiling dialogues, some bull shi** between villain and protagonist and finally the protagonist's power-up.
It feels as annoying as eating something unpleasant, sometimes stimulating, especially when the comic is otherwise great.
This is where doujinshi comes into play. Of course, sometimes I skim through certain questionable books with a critical eye, which is a common occurrence.
But these kinds of doujinshi usually appear as small games because of copyright issues. Sure, there are original ones too, but most tend to fall into that... indescribable category. ( it's just his oratory and thinking skills are low~ clearly a skill issue)
Today, I logged into a well-known overseas forum, hoping to see if there were any new releases.
After all, many artists create these books purely out of passion and needs. It's common to see a hiatus now and then~ truly wanting us readers to curse at all the people involved in this mess. I'd be lucky to see a new chapter every week, sometimes even less.
Even some profitable original works struggle to stay on track.
But as I entered the forum today, something felt off.
tadaaaaaa...........
The posts on the homepage looked bizarre and ethical.
⁀⊙﹏☉⁀
"In the middle of the night, my roommate's bed keeps shaking. Is this a loss of morality or a distortion of human nature?" ~ it's awakening
♒((⇀‸↼))♒
"This is simply the best matchmaking game I've ever played!"~ @#^*
(∵) Wow!
"It looks like a simple matchmaking game, but the truth behind it is heart-warming."~ THE Gentleman
(>▽<)
"What kind of game are you playing? I wanted to buy it for my brother, but he ended up vomiting! Now he's completely out of it!"~ Men of Culture
(∥￣■￣∥)
"Brave Niu Niu is not afraid of difficulties, Brother Meng Chong!"
૮ ⚆ﻌ⚆ა
??????
What the heck?
Looking at the series of post titles, I was utterly confused.
I clicked on one post and, after reading for a while, things started making sense. ~ ~ ~
My brother vomiting, the heart-warming truth, and the roommate's bed shaking in the middle of the night—it all boiled down to the fact that these were LSP's (lecherous gentlemen's) favourite kinds of games!
But why were the comments so... odd? ~ (they are just Creative)
"After half an hour of playing, I realized that, like the game's title, we're all looking into the mirror. After putting down this magic mirror, we face the pain and struggles of reality. The more beauty we experience, the more confident we become in life. When we're scared, we should take a break and reflect on the simplicity, purity, and quiet sadness this game offers."
"The game reveals the dark side of human nature, almost beyond my comprehension.(Brother is still too green)
Redemption and depravity, moral dilemmas—the experience is intense. Even after closing the game, my thoughts linger on it. Highly recommended!"
"This is a game filled with depth and erosion, no, it's enlightenment. Through the roguelike mechanics, it conveys an unparalleled sadness. It might look like a simple fly buzzing around, but its storytelling surpasses half the literature in temples and libraries. Each story within the game shines in its own right, woven together into a compact world. Despite its flaws, its narrative is first-rate: simple, powerful, stimulating and shocking."
"The game *Magic Mirror* reminds me of *A Dream of Red Mansions*. Through the magic mirror, the fates of women are revealed. Each one has her own story in different eras, driven by desires, love, fear... The audience can only sigh or reflect after turning off the game."
"A great writer once said: 'People always talk philosophy where they should be doing something else, and vice versa.' That's exactly what *Magic Mirror* is—a seemingly shallow game with deep meaning."
"When a gentleman's game moves you emotionally, rushing isn't important any more."
"Within just ten minutes of gameplay, I left an overwhelming impact. It's hard to put this game into words. I feel that it might revolutionize the entire genre of gentleman's games!"
What the heck!?
What are you even talking about!?
I couldn't help but feel overwhelmed reading through the posts. But curiosity got the better of me.
After checking the comments, I confirmed the game's name was *Magic Mirror*.
I opened the official game platform and searched for it.
The game cover featured a very conspicuous sprite, clearly marked with an 18R label.
Yep, definitely a gentleman's game.
But those comments—are we even talking about the same game?
As someone already curious about gentleman games, I was now *really* intrigued.
What is this game all about?
It was only 10 yuan—just the cost of my breakfast.
Before I knew it, I had added the game to my shopping cart, scanned the QR code, and checked out.
Now I was ready to find out what made this seemingly ordinary matchmaking game so special.
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