Agreeing to Create Bad Games, What the Hell Is ‘Titanfall’? Chapter 413: A Diamond's Journey

Tap tap tap—

The forest after the rain was filled with a fresh, clean scent.

Although this ga wasn't built with an engine and was purely handcrafted, preventing it from achieving the full sensory imrsion across all aspects like Golden Wind's previous gas that perfectly matched Yiyou's patented full-sensory assist functions,

they could still manage to create so basic experiential elents.

"Huu—"

Shen Miaomiao, chopping trees with her wooden axe, took a deep breath:

"So relaxing, even chopping wood feels like white noise."

Although over all these years, Old Gu's creative ideas in gaming had repeatedly thwarted her rebate "sches,"

there was one thing Shen Miaomiao absolutely couldn't deny.

That was Old Gu's clever concepts and innovations in gaming.

Starting from second-generation FPS, the gas Golden Wind released often weren't limited to just being "fun."

Instead, building on the foundation of being fun, they sought breakthroughs and innovation.

Innovation that took entirely new paths.

Think about it—what did gas traditionally pursue?

Sensory stimulation, profound storytelling, the feeling of fast-paced, thrilling experiences.

This was the consensus among ga developers worldwide.

Why did shooters, racing, and sports gas beco the undisputed three giants of global gaming?

Because they featured strong conflict, fast pacing, were exciting and stimulating to play, and could fully engage players' adrenaline.

But My World went in the opposite direction.

No conventional storyline, no specific gaplay chanics.

[Do everything you want to do]

This was the core gaplay of My World.

And it was precisely this core gaplay that gave this ga its unique charm.

It was even different from the usual grand launch scenes of Golden Wind's previous gas.

This ti, My World didn't have the controversy and attention of Escape's release, nor the shock and challenge of Sekiro's marketing campaign, and certainly not the grand spectacle and noise of Call of Duty's launch.

What it had was just countless players' contented satisfaction, and that one question: Want to try building a house?

Freedom, peace, and harmony with the world.

If Golden Wind's previous gas were like lavish feasts during New Year celebrations, beginning with spectacular fireworks crackling everywhere,

then today's My World was like the daily bread and rice at ho, always occupying a special place in players' long gaming journeys.

Just like what Gu Sheng had experienced countless tis in his previous life.

Sotis it was the refuge that welcod friends back from all-night battles in Summoner's Rift and Blazing Sand City, comforting their exhausted spirits.

Sotis it was the one choice in a library full of AAA gas that never felt pressured, the perfect option when gaming alone.

It didn't need legendary marketing campaigns, because it was already legendary itself.

It didn't need grand promotional events, because it was already a grand, marvelous adventure itself.

......

The setting sun cast its light upon the gently rippling sea, creating shimring dark golden reflections.

A beautiful pointed-roof wooden house stood under the sunset, surrounded by vast rose fields that emitted a sweet, fragrant rose scent.

Not far away, from within a fenced area, the sounds of animals could be heard continuously.

Munch, munch.

Gu Sheng fed wheat to the cows and sheep, watching the floating red hearts appear above them in the pen, nodding with satisfaction.

In a while, he'd be able to stock up on another batch of steaks.

Then, he turned and walked out of the livestock pen, closing the gate behind him.

The sunset stretched his shadow long across the ground as his footsteps sounded—the pumpkins in the farm had ripened.

Thump.

He broke off one of the mature pumpkins, then casually combined the pumpkin with a torch, creating a beautiful jack-o'-lantern that glowed with faint light.

Placing the jack-o'-lantern by the entrance to their front door,

the warm orange-red glow illuminated the bluestone path before the door.

It also illuminated another figure approaching with excited little steps, pattering quickly:

"Old Gu—!"

Turning to look, he saw Little Nezha with her hair in a bun and wearing a puffy dress running back.

This skin was designed by Wang Xiaoming's team—it was a complete set including Bun-haired Shen Miaomiao, Mickey Shirt Gu Sheng, Hawaiian Style Lu Bian, Muscular Giant Da Jiang, Daimyo Armor Moriya, as well as Black-frad Glasses Jiang Yun, Japanese Casual Wear Sato, and Blonde Blue-eyed Connor.

This was the first mod released after My World's official launch, coming from the official team, completely free, available to every player who purchased the ga.

"So... how many tis did you die today?"

Looking at Little Nezha bouncing over, Gu Sheng asked with a smile.

Since they finished building their house, Shen Miaomiao had transford into a brave explorer, leaving early and returning late to gather more interesting and beautiful blocks, diligently decorating their little ho.

Of course.

The cost of exploration was quite high.

Getting slapped to death by zombies, shot by skeletons, blown up by creepers, falling from heights, even being crushed by gravel.

Little Nezha had experienced almost every type of death possible.

From screaming in terror when first encountering zombies to now maintaining distance and solo-killing creepers.

One could say Little Nezha's gaming skills had progressed rapidly.

"Three or four tis!" Shen Miaomiao proudly lifted her chin: "Today I tried swimming in lava!"

As she spoke,

Shen Miaomiao pushed Gu Sheng:

"Co on, co on, let's go ho, I want to show you a treasure."

"Oh?"

Gu Sheng didn't know what Shen Miaomiao had discovered this ti, asking curiously:

"What treasure did you dig up today?"

"A super amazing treasure!"

As they spoke, the two entered the house.

Their little ho was now beautifully decorated, not only fully furnished with sofas, chairs, and tables, but also adorned with hanging paintings and potted plants that made the entire space feel romantic.

And beneath their feet, the fluffy carpet filled the entire room with a warm, cozy atmosphere.

"Ta-da!"

As they reached the living room, Shen Miaomiao eagerly took out the treasure she'd collected today:

"Pigeon egg!"

A dazzling, brilliant diamond appeared in her hand.

Then,

Shen Miaomiao extended the diamond forward: "For you!"

Seeing Gu Sheng's sowhat stunned, silent expression, Shen Miaomiao giggled:

"This thing was really hard to find! The mines were pitch black, and sooo many monsters!"

"I had to mine iron myself, slt ore, make armor, and dig for a long ti before I found it! I even got blown into lava by a creeper in the middle, but luckily I still managed to get it!"

"So? Isn't this the most precious thing in My World?"

Looking at the diamond Little Nezha offered him, Gu Sheng felt montarily dazed.

Was diamond the most precious thing in My World?

As a veteran player, Gu Sheng knew well that in this ga, there were many things more precious than diamonds.

Like packed ice that was hard to obtain even with silk touch, the dragon egg only obtainable by killing the Ender Dragon, the nether star gained from defeating the Wither...

Those weren't materials you could get just by digging deep in dark mines with a set of iron armor.

So clearly.

"No."

Gu Sheng shook his head.

For a mont, Shen Miaomiao's excited energy was sowhat dampened, and she froze:

"Ah... okay..."

But she quickly rallied, looking at Gu Sheng expectantly:

"Then tell , what's the most precious thing in My World? I'll go find it and give it to you, I'm really skilled now!"

Gu Sheng remained silent for a mont, then chuckled softly:

"I already have the most precious thing in the world."

"Huh?" Shen Miaomiao froze, blinking her eyes, looking around the room before turning back to Gu Sheng: "What is it?"

"You."

The sunlight from the setting sun stread through the glass window into the room, shining upon the dazzling diamond.

In this mont, it seed as if the world contained only this precious diamond.

It was brilliant, dazzling, radiating glorious light.

It had been discovered from the dark, lightless depths of rocky mines, embarking on its own journey—

......

It might be the optimal solution for brave block people crafting weapons.

With a flash of white light, a diamond sword gleaming with sharp precision was grasped in the hands of a block person with determined eyes.

Before them, the End portal emitted an indescribable hollow sound, eerie and sinister.

Leaping forward, the block person resolutely jumped into the portal.

When they opened their eyes again, the pale End islands contrasted sharply with the pitch-black void surrounding them.

This was the End.

Different from both the Main World's flourishing beauty and peaceful leisure, and the Nether's blazing flas and flying demons.

This was the land of finality, where emptiness and nothingness were the main thes.

The air was filled with dim purple particles everywhere, countless Endern stood everywhere, making one afraid to look directly at them.

Rumble— rumble— whoosh—

Looking up.

At the center of the End island stood a pillar of bedrock,

while the massive obsidian towers surrounding the island reached straight into the sky.

With the rumbling sound of unfurling wings echoing around,

a huge dark purple dragon circled in the boundless dark void, scattering speckles of purple light.

Draw the bow, notch the arrow.

Countless days and nights of accumulation, experiences of death and resurrection—

I've been to the hottest mines in lava, I've tread in the Nether where Ghasts float.

Now, I've finally reached this land of finality.

Dragon slaying! This is the adventurer's ultimate destiny!

Draw the bow, notch the arrow!

Creeeak— whoosh!

The sharp arrow flew out—countless hunting experiences allowed the adventurer block person to handle moving targets with ease!

Clink!

Perfect aim!

The arrow traced an arc through the air, striking the massive Ender Dragon's body directly!

ROAR—!!!

A furious roar erupted skyward as purple dragon breath bombs ca crashing down!

BOOM—!!!

The massive explosion blasted a huge crater in the End, intense purple dragon breath burning and rising from the eerie End blocks, lasting endlessly!

That was close!

The block person who had drawn their diamond sword felt intimidated by the Ender Dragon's pressure, thinking to themselves they'd almost been hit.

However!

Before that thought even finished forming in their mind!

Looking up again!

They saw that the Ender Dragon, as big as a small house, was now circling around one of the obsidian towers, with the energy from the End crystals continuously flowing into it, instantly healing its wounds!

This was the most dangerous battle the block person had ever experienced, but now, they had no other choice!

The final battle—draw bow, unsheathe sword!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

As End crystals exploded one by one, the Ender Dragon gradually weakened.

It glided and charged wildly, continuously spewing fiery breath, blasting the entire End into a pitted landscape!

Sword flashes and blade shadows.

The block person dodged and weaved, eting the Ender Dragon's repeated charges head-on, continuously swinging their diamond sword, slashing at the dragon's body!

One strike, two strikes, three strikes.

Steaks, potions, even the golden apples they'd painstakingly collected over such a long ti.

And with the Ender Dragon's final painful cry!

Flash—! Thump! Crack!

Purple light flashed brilliantly, like a sun rising in the End.

This was the end, but also a beginning.

Who was this brave block person who once started cluelessly with just a wooden sword, embarked on an adventure, fearless of mine monsters, courageously battling Blazes in the Nether, and finally reaching the End to slay the dragon?