This Game Is Too Real
Chapter 138: The Eye-Popping Game PV!

Chapter 138: Chapter 138: The Eye-Popping Game PV!

The promotional PV was a total of one minute.

After all, it was a promotional video meant to entice players, so there was not much screen time allocated to them, just the first 21 seconds.

Considering the low level of equipment of both the players and the mutants, which was not very visually appealing, Chu Guang opted for a still shot showing axes flying in the air, bow and arrows, and the flames and bullets ejected from an iron pipe rifle, each in a 2-second slow-motion close-up.

Moreover, it was paired with slow and melodious classical music, adding a touch of black humor to the cruel and bloody war scenes.

At 17 seconds, the BGM suddenly stopped, and the scene accelerated like an arrow released from a bow, with the frozen axe flying toward a player behind cover, and bullets piercing the chest of a mutant, spraying blood!

At 18 seconds, a mutant tore off a car door, pulled out a rusty, blunt knife, and roared as he charged.

The pace suddenly quickened!

Every frame, every second was filled with excitement!

In just three seconds, the previously static battlefield exploded as if it had been ignited like gunpowder.

At 21 seconds, the situation for the players was perilous, almost as if the mutants were about to charge at their faces when suddenly four power armors, like descended deities, burst onto the battlefield from one side of the street!

Electromagnetic accelerated metal pellets whipped up a bloody storm on the streets, big muscled brutes wailed as they fell, along with nearby concrete walls and wrecked vehicles, all riddled with holes.

The battlefield instantly turned into a one-sided slaughter!

Mutants on the street were dropping dead one after the other.

The last shirtless mutant, roared and hurled a barrel of gunpowder in a display of final barbarism.

The focused camera gave the soaring gunpowder barrel a slow-motion spotlight, followed by an explosive flash of light and an unscathed boot stepping out of the smoke, along with a heavily falling green-skinned corpse, perfectly synced to the dramatic heavy metal music!

As for the scene where the marine was dazed by the explosion, Chu Guang of course wouldn’t leave it in the PV as it would disrupt the overall pace, and neatly cut it out.

Set to a fast-paced BGM, the power armors charged from the main road into the alleys amid ruins, with a total of fifteen minutes of alley fights and outpost sieges, all condensed into an exhilarating 30 seconds!

There was absolutely no dull moment!

The PV had been online for less than two minutes, and the comment section below the video instantly shot up by hundreds of comments, and kept growing.

"Who the heck said this is a game PV? Is this a movie?!"

"Socked! I can actually see the feel of a Hollywood blockbuster from a game PV!"

"This visuals and special effects blew my mind!"

"Damn, is this in the game? Or is it a standalone CG? The scene destruction is so frickin’ awesome, those flying rocks look just like the real thing!"

"LOL, look at you guys acting like you’ve never seen the world. Please, go buy a movie ticket and watch it in the cinema. Aren’t those Bollywood IMAX blockbusters far better than this? I’m not trying to be harsh, but you guys are overpraising it. This CG quality is like that of an eighteenth-tier local team in China, I can point out two hundred flaws easily. My uncle owns an animation company in Hangzhou, any intern there could do a better job."

"Am I remembering wrong, or didn’t you say your ancestors on the grasslands could shoot a 500-pound bow? (Funny)"

Sitting in front of the computer, Chu Guang almost couldn’t hold back his laughter, watching the fandom boasting had almost become his daily source of joy.

Fair to say, there wasn’t anything wrong with that statement.

After all, these effects were truly not any special effects!

Every frame of this promotional PV was shot by Xiao Qi controlling a drone, filmed in one continuous take under his direction.

At most, they just edited the footage a bit, added some BGM and a filter to enhance the visual impact of the film.

However, Chu Guang had not expected that the footage he filmed would be mistaken by netizens for special effects?

It seemed he had quite the directorial talent.

Seeing the hundreds of flattering comments, a smile unconsciously appeared on Chu Guang’s face.

He definitely needed to shoot a few more of these!

"Damn! This is game footage? I was actually there at the scene!"

"Game footage? Dude, which one are you?"

"The one squatting on the ground!"

"Hahaha! What a coward!"

Edge Shoveling: "Scram! I’m switching my equipment! (Angry)"

Battlefield Atmosphere Group: "Go check out the 21-second mark! That corpse on the ground is mine! Haha, I made it into the promotional PV!"

Pick Up Trash 99 Level: "I just want to ask, can Lizard Man wear this? QAQ"

Meat Mountain Big Steamed Bun: "Can a bear wear it? QAQ"

Pick Up Trash 99 Level: "What’s the use of you wearing it! You’re not even going up! Damn!"

Elena: "I feel like it wouldn’t be much use to you either, better give it to me. (Playful)"

Pick Up Trash 99 Level: "Damn!"

The entire forum’s threads were discussing that one-minute PV and the high-tech equipment featured in it, overshadowing even the heat of the Alpha 0.7 version update!

Actually, when you think about it, it makes sense.

There are about ten to twenty thousand active IPs on the forum, but only 250 got the closed beta access and were actually playing the game, with an extra 150 new players still on their way.

Although it’s all just pie in the sky!

But a full-color pie is always tastier than a black-and-white one!

Chu Guang casually glanced at the comments section below the video; besides praising the graphics and special effects and the beta players fervently recommending the game, the most common concerns from backseat players were two things.

One was whether the numerous corpses were too gory?

And the other was the most frequently asked question—

When exactly will "Wasteland OL" start its open beta?

Half an hour after the PV was uploaded, Chu Guang took a look at the number of pre-registrations.

Well, well.

The numbers had jumped from 2333 directly to 5777!

And this was after raising the pre-registration bar to one hundred questions!

"It feels like it’s going to blow up." Chu Guang couldn’t contain his smile.

Aside from some still stubbornly skeptical players, many who initially firmly believed this game couldn’t possibly exist had started to waver.

I mean, what’s there to lose in believing?

At the very least, considering this PV animation didn’t start with a cliché and didn’t rip off dragon-back cavalry, clicking on pre-register and giving a bit of support seems alright.

What if it really happens?

That’d be a massive win!

As for the players’ calls for an open beta, Chu Guang didn’t quite know how to respond; not only did it depend on whether the system would favor him that much, but also on whether he currently needed so many people.

Just let them shout, he had already gotten used to it anyway.

As everyone knows, good games require waiting. Isn’t it common for a AAA title to be delayed for a couple of years?

Like a certain Cyberpunk game, if not for pre-order players rushing it, would they have served up such a mess? If it were released in 2077, it definitely wouldn’t have had so many bugs!

Chu Guang promised that he would launch an open beta before pushing out Love 6.

Of course, that’s unless the sales of Love 5 suddenly plummet.

In that case, disregard what he’d said.

What wasn’t just shocking players was the promotional PV, but also the CG of the "Pioneer" land fortress.

The massive thick steel chassis and the impressively intimidating heavy tracks perfectly matched the industrialists’ aesthetics for megastructures. The box-like structures built above the tracks and chassis, along with the minimalistic modular design, struck a chord with sci-fi players.

Many netizens were inquiring on the forum about which painter maestro had created this CG.

...

Niubi Club group.

Recently, this group had turned into a Wasteland OL game chat, where a bunch of chatterboxes discussed the game daily.

The moment Alpha 0.7 updated, the group immediately livened up.

Night Ten: "Damn, the official website is already overrun by Backseat Drivers! Half an hour in, and there are barely any posts about the new version! It’s infuriating!"

Wild Wind: "Calm down, this is normal. I just glanced at the reservation count, almost 6000! You have to understand the forum buddies still queuing."

Fang Chang: "+1, I don’t feel much regardless. A crowd is more fun, and it’s not cool without people. (Grinning)"

Night Ten: "Damn! Then why do you interfere when I show off?"

Old White: "What you do is not showing off, it’s repeatedly hopping under the planner’s eyes to draw hate. Alright, enough banter. Have you guys seen the update announcement? The content of this update seems pretty awesome!"

Fang Chang: "New expansion pack, how could it not be awesome? I’m already prepared! The moment the quartermaster NPC spawns, I’ll start grinding! (Grinning)"

Night Ten: "Wait, what about the Devil Moth instance?"

Fang Chang: "No rush, everything has its priorities. If you want to stay in T0, you’ve got to follow the version. Let’s get a grip on the expansion pack first! As for the Greenhouse Ruins, there’s seven days time. Even if it surpasses that, it doesn’t matter. Worst case, we spend some money and buy it. Losing 50% isn’t a big deal."

Wild Wind: "Indeed, this terrestrial expansion pack even has unique activity points. I’ve seen it clearly, not only do you get a limited title after the expansion ends, but there’s also a raffle."

Old White: "I’m more interested in the mystery gift for the top ten scorers. I wonder what the reward will be. If it’s a power armor, then killing a few moths would be a breeze. (Grinning)"

Tomato Scrambled Eggs: "Ah, I wonder if the chef will be of any use. T.T"

Spare people under the knife: "Keep calm. As a wood dog, just the chance to see that land fortress on the CG up close fills me with satisfaction. As for anything else, it isn’t important anymore!"

There are Mosquitoes in WC: "By the way, are we helping to fix that land fortress? I glanced at the CG, how are we supposed to fix this? Have you seen anything like this in reality?"

Fang Chang: "No, but with such a sci-fi backdrop, the game developers surely don’t expect players to figure it out on their own. They’ll probably open a new map, place some NPCs, and issue scavenging or exploration missions to collect the materials needed for repairs. As for the actual repair work, it’s definitely going to be done by NPCs."

Wild Wind: "Makes sense, but this means the new expansion pack is just a different place to scavenge, doesn’t it?"

Fang Chang: "Uh, can’t say for sure. I feel like, with such a big addition, there should be some plot branches, right? Why not try mentioning Ah Guang? He definitely knows, but I doubt he’d tell you. (Sideways glance)"

Quit smoking: "@Guang!!! Planner dad is awesome! Brother Guang, I love you! Hahahaha, I finally got it! QAQ"

Night Ten: "?"

Wild Wind: "??"

Old White: "???"

Pick up trash 99 level: "What the fuck?"

...

The reservation questionnaire for the players contained 100 questions.

It included 30 general knowledge questions, 20 optional bonus questions concerning professional knowledge, 40 questions testing personality, logical thinking, character portraits, and 10 questions for detecting entrapment.

These 100 questions determined each reserving player’s weighted score and user group portrait tags. Both were used as references for issuing closed beta qualifications, hidden from any user-visible page, and assuredly not sold to third parties, thoroughly respecting user privacy.

Scores ranging from 100 to 60 and meeting the version’s requirements entered the draw for the closed test qualification.

Each scoring tier of 10 points had a different number of slots.

In principle, the higher the score, the greater the chance of drawing a closed test qualification. Lower scores still had a chance, albeit a lesser one.

Furthermore, the entrapment questions neither added nor deducted points. But if one stepped on a mine in these questions, a hidden weighted score would be directly reset to zero.

For instance, choosing "Looter" as your dream job in the question "What is your dream job?" or selecting "to slaughter cities" in the single-choice question "What gameplay in Skyrim or the Fallout series do you find enjoyable?" would lead to a reset.

Much is written literally on the user’s hands, and the hook was almost ready to slip. Answering carelessly or haphazardly would mean waiting for the public test.

Aside from some players with unique talents who might automatically qualify due to back-end tagging, the vast majority of closed test qualifications were issued this way.

The timing of reservation did not affect the probability.

If one didn’t draw for several versions in a row...

It wasn’t because they were blacklisted, they just really had bad luck.

Chu Guang had not noticed Quit Smoking Brother’s mention. In fact, he hadn’t even logged into his QQ account. After browsing the official site, he focused his attention on his system.

The mission to annihilate the Mutant Tribe rewarded 200 Reward Points, which could totally be described as overnight wealth.

Having just drawn two advanced blind boxes, Chu Guang could happily play the lottery again.

"211 Reward Points... Let’s start with 2 advanced blind boxes and 11 basic blind boxes."

An intermediate blind box isn’t very interesting.

Chu Guang wasn’t running short on medicine, and his players didn’t seem to need the stuff, either; after a few battles they were either seriously injured and gave up on treatment or slightly injured and just lay in a cultivation chamber.

So far, Chu Guang had already hoarded several bandages and one healing syringe, giving him another would be meaningless.

Unless he pulled a syringe that boosted attributes, he might as well keep it and gamble with basic blind boxes instead. Getting a lollipop with stats would be lucky, and getting seasoning would be a killing.

The alloy door on the wall quivered.

Looking at the item conveyed in front of him, Chu Guang held his breath in excitement, and couldn’t help but swear.

"Holy shit! This is—"

A mechanical exoskeleton?!

He actually saw an exoskeleton on the conveyor belt!

The streamlined design, the powerful alloy struts, and the layers of armor attached to the struts!

Chu Guang couldn’t describe how thrilled he was at this moment.

His exoskeleton was finally more than just a "skeleton"!

[Type 5 "Light Cavalry" Light Duty Police Exoskeleton]

[Description: Compared to the Type 6 Heavy Duty Police Exoskeleton, the Type 5 offers light weapon defense while possessing greater mobility and endurance, suitable for various scenarios. It is important to note that while the composite armor plates made primarily from polymer materials can withstand regular bullets, the material itself is not very durable. It’s best not to think of oneself as power armor recklessly leaving cover. If encountering fierce bandits, call for backup, and if possible, try to pair it with a bulletproof vest.]

Chu Guang quickly scanned the specs of this police exoskeleton, whether it was endurance or load capacity, this exoskeleton’s attributes were far above his KV-1!

But that was evident.

After all, the KV-1 exoskeleton produced by Giant Stone City was a general model where only the battery could be called a piece of black technology, nothing else was particularly sophisticated.

But this "Light Cavalry" was different.

This thing not only came from pre-war times but was also law enforcement equipment! Speaking in MMORPG terms, its equipment prefix was a tier above [Civilian Equipment]!

With the carbon nano protection suit that had always been worn close to his body, Chu Guang now had two sets of bulletproof vests.

The sense of security was ridiculously strong!

"Decided then, I’ll sell the replaced gear to players!"

"The KV-1 Exoskeleton bought from List required 800 points. Let me think... Yeah, let’s sell it for 800 silver coins!"

After all, it was armor worn by Manager himself, so it seems okay to price it a bit higher, right?

To make the players feel it’s worth it, Chu Guang decided to name his own exoskeleton and make up a thrilling and bizarre story.

Standing in front of the mirror with the exoskeleton on, Chu Guang stared at his own face for a while, and no matter how he looked, he appeared dashing.

"Not bad, looking good there!"

"Simply the embodiment of justice!"

This equipment was really custom-made for him!

Having gotten over his initial burst of exhilaration, Chu Guang then looked at another piece of equipment lying on the conveyor belt.

Just from the design, you could feel there was something extraordinary about it.

The triangular stock, the sleek black barrel, two long, rail-shaped magnets extending from the barrel with a gap in between, almost resembling an absurdly long tuning fork from a distance.

A pale blue label hovered beside it, clearing up all of Chu Guang’s doubts—

[Type 20 "Spur" Gauss Rifle]

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(I only slept 4 hours yesterday, I feel like I’m fading. I should be able to finish the next Chapter within ten minutes, just hang in there, guys!)

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