Why the bug I wrote became a core gameplay mechanic?!
Chapter 228 - 227: Severe Cases Require Strong Medicine!

Chapter 228: Chapter 227: Severe Cases Require Strong Medicine!

Lilith scratched her head angrily, "Damn it! Are all these issues also caused by my design??"

Although she really didn’t want to admit it, Lilith had to face reality; the new problems that Road Rage Simulator was now encountering did seem to be triggered by her design!

She couldn’t shake off this responsibility!

Realizing this, Lilith stopped talking. She just sat there, cheeks puffed with anger, constantly switching between live stream channels in her massage chair, fuming as she watched everything unfold, yet powerless to do anything.

At this point, the streamers’ approach to Road Rage Simulator had basically diverged into two different directions.

The first was the conventional game mode, mainly "Defensive Driving Simulator" and "Instant Karma Simulator".

It was mainly for practicing one’s defensive driving skills, avoiding idiotic drivers, and learning how to deal with accidents afterward, focusing on educational meaning.

The second was the special game mode, that is, "Motorcycle Racing"!

Those confident in their driving skills started to emulate Heilong, speeding on suburban and highway roads, experiencing speed and passion in a game where failure had hefty consequences.

And those like Chen Tingquan, with no real driving skills, just focused on the top streamers, checking out the current death leaderboard, and, with their viewers, made fixed bets on which internet celebrities would survive longer.

Alongside these two main gaming modes fueling its popularity, Road Rage Simulator’s following was also climbing steadily.

With such massive traffic, some smaller streamers were also able to live stream other content within the game’s framework. For example, pursuing zero accidents for office workers, aiming for the fastest pick-up for cab drivers, and even streaming food delivery within the game...

If the game hadn’t been hot, such content wouldn’t have attracted many viewers because there wasn’t much to watch.

But as the game’s popularity grew, these niche contents also began to draw in some audience.

Players found that by simply changing their mindset, Road Rage Simulator still had its unique fun!

And this type of fun was completely different from that of other driving simulation or racing games; it was a peculiar chemical reaction resulting from Road Rage Simulator’s strict road accident punishment mechanics.

And this was truly one of a kind on the market!

Furthermore, as players spent more time in the game, they gradually got the hang of the emergency response mechanics, handling accident scenes adeptly every time, so comical behaviors like "using the Heimlich Maneuver to save crash victims" almost completely disappeared.

Since they no longer faced punishment for incorrect handling, players stopped getting angry, even feeling a sense of pride.

Saved another idiot!

Despite this idiot car always barreling straight at me, trying to sideswipe and cut me off, I know you’re an idiot, and you’re also a pre-programmed computer script. So, I won’t hold a grudge, won’t nitpick with you, and I’ll even try to save you when you actually crash and become a true idiot.

Whether you can survive or not is up to fate now.

Players found that by stepping out of the emotional environment preset by the game, they wouldn’t be troubled by road rage, achieving a state of inner peace.

Some even posted on forums, claiming that the game seemed to have really cured their road rage!

"Guys, I’ve found that Road Rage Simulator is really a hidden gem!

"I have a severe case of road rage, and every time I’m on the road, it’s like cursing nonstop!

"When I first started playing this game, my road rage was indeed triggered, especially by those idiotic queue-cutters—I would just step on the gas and ram into them!

"I can hold back in real life, but why should I put up with it in a game?

"I often doubted the point of playing this game. Was it just to make myself uncomfortable?

"But after persisting for a while, I suddenly had an epiphany!

"I saw those idiotic drivers on the road mostly getting what they deserved, saw these drivers knocked unconscious by the side of the road, some of whom didn’t make it back at all. Initially, I felt great, thinking they got their karma, but as the thrill faded, I had an awakening!

"If I keep driving aggressively like this, someday I will end up like them!

"Especially after handling these incidents so many times, I started to wonder, what if our roles were reversed, if I were the one in a crash, unconscious, and someone else was saving me—what would that be like?

"And if I continued to drive aggressively, this could very well be an inevitable end.

"So I gradually calmed down. How to deal with idiots on the road? Just relax, practice defensive driving, and always put my safety first. As for those idiot drivers, trust that karma will take care of them.

"This is the confidence that Road Rage Simulator gave me!"

This post made netizens somewhat amused and dismayed. Was this really fighting fire with fire?

A real road rage sufferer continually raging in a game only to end up immune?

What a miraculous cure, Doctor!

Many who were confident in their driving skills also began to try out Road Rage Simulator upon witnessing this scenario. They were curious—just how hard could it be to achieve zero accidents in this game?

And this contributed to the game’s re-circulation, surging toward even higher popularity!

After watching several live streams one after another, Lilith’s face went completely dark.

"Ah!!"

She let out a scream like that of a groundhog and, after tossing the remote control aside, she stormed out the door.

Gu Fan considerately bid farewell, "President Li, take care on your way out!"

...

The next day at 8 p.m.

Infernal Hell’s Haunted House.

"What exactly is going on here? Although I trust you a lot, you still owe me an explanation!"

Lilith’s face was stern, and her twin ponytails seemed to be raging furiously.

Qin Fengliang, seated across from her, was full of confusion and shock, completely at a loss as to what was happening.

"President Li! My plan, it was pretty perfect..."

After the Speedrun Competition had started, things quickly went off track, and the negative emotions collected were nowhere near expectations, even turning into a pure loss-making endeavor eventually!

And to this day, the speedrunning events for "Ascension" had remained popular, becoming a key retained program in the Speedrun Community.

Kept rolling on, rolling on indeed!

Of course, as the Speedrun Competition ended, the general public’s interest in speedrunning also quickly waned. Most people stopped participating after completing one or two tracks and receiving their rewards.

Even so, this speedrun competition brought Lilith massive losses.

Not only did she not earn any negative emotions, but she also invested a lot of money into it. Who could withstand that!

In the beginning, Qin Fengliang still donned the facade of a strategic mastermind. Even though things had been developing in an unsettling direction, she remained convinced that it was all "preparatory groundwork for success," "the darkness before the dawn," and "the last supper before the collapse." She believed that the positive emotions gained by players were just an accident, and that if they persevered, things would turn out well.

But time proved that things did not get better.

Most players had gained happiness from the speedrunning activity, collected their rewards with delight, and then left, fulfilling only Lilith’s injured world.

Now, with the release of Road Rage Simulator, the Speedrun Competition for "Ascension" could finally be put to rest. Looking at the results, it was a thorough misstep!

Even in Lilith’s view, the severe negative consequences of this blunder completely surpassed every previous mistake Gu Fan had made.

This couldn’t help but make Lilith doubt again, could there really be nothing wrong with Gu Fan?

After all, Qin Fengliang was truly her pillar of support and had proven her capabilities with successful projects in the past.

But a single defeat was not enough to make Lilith question her loyalty.

Qin Fengliang slumped a bit, obviously not understanding why this had happened. Yet as the planner of strategies, she had to shoulder the blame now.

"I’m sorry, President Li, I have thought about it day and night and still can’t figure out what’s going on...

"I can only suspect that there might be Angels meddling!

"Otherwise, why would ordinary players gain so much positive emotion from speedrunning? It’s just not scientific!

"Please see it for yourself, President Li!"

Lilith nodded, her emotions calming down a bit, "Hmm... Actually, from the beginning I considered this possibility, but so far, I haven’t found any concrete evidence."

In fact, ever since Nitiandang was established, Lilith had suspected that she might have been targeted by Angels, perhaps by Michael himself interfering to disrupt her collection of negative emotions.

The problem was, she had conducted investigations but found no concrete evidence.

So Lilith had to focus on hunting for the Traitor for now.

After all, unless Angels directly intervened, they could only influence matters in subtle ways. Since catching Angels outright was not possible, carrying out internal restructuring, finding the Traitor, and perfecting the collection process for negative emotions to prevent Angels from finding a loophole could also be a reliable solution.

However, as things were, this approach was proving to be just as difficult...

Thinking about this, Lilith waved her hand dismissively, "Forget it, forget it! I’ll consider the speedrun competition an unintentional mistake, and I won’t hold it against you!

"After all, you have made notable contributions for me before, and the speedrun competition was an attempt to save ’Ascension,’ a game nearly in its grave, which was inherently very difficult. It’s not your fault that it didn’t succeed, and I won’t blame you for it!

"Now there’s a new problem.

"Road Rage Simulator... do you think it can be saved?

"Don’t offer me any more lukewarm suggestions this time; I need strong measures! You understand? Strong measures!"

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