Chapter 786: Vol V Chapter 146
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
In comparison to “unlimited thrill,””new adventurer” and “rcenary legend stage” were not as popular as their ga quality was not as good.
“Unlimited thrill” could allow the player to beco a low-level explorer and go through many unthinkable missions. Although they could be scary at tis and there were already many gas regarding explorers, the quality and similarity to reality was striking. There were so explorers who, having tried the ga, had remarked that it felt just like their missions in real life, with an 80% accuracy. The remaining 20% difference was that real-life missions were not as scary and life-threatening. If the missions were really so hazardous in reality, sane people would never take up the explorer role. To explain this another way, the na of the ga was really apt as it was indeed interesting while being extrely daunting at the sa ti.
The other two gas, conversely, were not as interesting. “New adventurer” was a simple word ga about soone who was completely foreign to exploring. It taught one how to prepare for exploring and told you about the more famous explorers’ stories. To soone who had no experience in this field, it was informative and interesting. However, for past explorers or people with knowledge, if one played it repetitively, it soon beca dull.
On the other hand, “rcenary legend stage” was a bit more interesting. The drawings in the ga were rather intricate, and several monsters looked quite real. Those who played the ga sotis even mistook monsters in real life as the ga ones, and this was not due to issues with their brain or eyes! Secondly, the content was more satisfactory, and there were many missions where one could find lost animals or solve mysteries. This ga was also rather popular, with many lining up for it each day. However, it could not be compared to “unlimited thrill.” For example, this could be booked with only one or two days’ notice effortlessly.
Another thing that determined the differing levels of popularity was the ga controller. For “unlimited thrill,” one had to go to Void Mask Temple to experience it exclusively as one had to lie into a round box similar to that of a coffin to play. However, for the other gas, they were sold in this world, and one could play it at ho steadily as long as they created an alter for the Void Mask Lord and maintained it well. These past few years, many wealthy families had already bought their own controllers. Even those of mid-level inco also ca together to share one ga controller set among a few families.
Because of these gas, there was more variety in the lives of the Garth City citizens; at least, that was the opinion of those outside of the city. They did not like watching musicals and were not amused by other forms of entertainnt and preferred to return ho to play gas. There was even a famous scholar who criticized Garth City and said that this was a trade treasure spot but a cultural desert.
“Is it really that serious? Have they all really beco addicted gars, like an Internet-addicted army?” Sui Xiong entered Leon’s office and discussed the issue of the ga controllers.
“Internet-addicted army? What’s that?”
“It refers to a group that would need the help of a certain Professor Yang... Have the Garth City people really beco so addicted that all they want to do with their ti is play gas?”
Leon smiled and shook his head.
“How can that be! However, it’s true that apart from resting, drinking or traveling, most wealthy Garth City citizens do make gaming a pasti. They enjoy the “rcenary legend stage.” I calculated this before, and there are about 20,000 regular players of the ga.”
“20,000!? My goodness... I rember that a ga controller costs about 500 gold coins, right? If there are 20,000 players, wouldn’t that cost hundreds of thousands!? Are the Garth City citizens really so rich!?”
“You’ve calculated incorrectly. Many share a ga controller with a group of friends or families. It is rare for an individual to own one. According to my calculations, 1 in every 5 people own a controller.”
This was still shocking to Sui Xiong as that would still an an expenditure of 100 gold coins per person, and this was not a small amount. In comparison, to chase a dangerous criminal, it would only cost 1000 to 2000 gold coins! Furthermore, among the 20,000 players, that would still an about 20,00000 gold coins! Even the reserves of the kingdom would not be able to accommodate this amount.
“Are the citizens really so rich!?” Sui Xiong couldn’t help but ask.
“I think so. They’ve accumulated savings over the years. Furthermore, Kalisa has organized several ga controller sales, which are subsidized.... One person may only need to spend 60 gold coins to own a controller.”
“That is still not a small amount!”
“To the farrs, it’s a lot, but to citizens in a busy city... How do I put it? As it is a lot, they find that it’s worth it. Furthermore, even the less interesting gas such as “new adventurer” are educational and co with a basic literacy education system. Think about it, if you could use the system to learn how to read and write, 60 gold coins would not be considered expensive.”
Sui Xiong thought about it and nodded. In this world, becoming literate was expensive. Using rely 60 gold coins to buy a system that one could use as an educational tool for years was a steal.
“Thus, the literacy rate here is high. Originally, when the scholar had criticized us in the past, Kalisa had been extrely indignant and gathered a huge group of citizens to debate with him; this group consisted of a few thousand citizens. Upon seeing this crowd, the scholar was so overwheld that he imdiately left.”
Sui Xiong laughed upon hearing this. If only the gars on Earth could be so strong as well!
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