Why the bug I wrote became a core gameplay mechanic?!
Chapter 452 - 435: Clumsy UP Caught in One Fell Swoop!

Chapter 452: Chapter 435: Clumsy UP Caught in One Fell Swoop!

Lilith watched the players’ comments, barely able to suppress her laughter.

Perfect, the buyer’s show achieved its goal!

Clearly, the reason she had Su Tong release a boss battle video was to mislead the players, creating a kind of "false advertising" effect.

The players, seeing how thrilling the game was, would just have to buy it in droves, right?

Of course, no matter how deceptive the advertising might be, there would always be some skeptics who preferred to wait until the game’s reputation was thoroughly established and the majority of opinion leaders had completed their reviews before making a purchase.

Lilith knew she couldn’t fool all the players; she just wanted to maximize the number of those deceived.

As long as she could trick more people, a lot of negative emotions would be generated, and that would be enough.

However, Lilith’s expression soon turned serious again as though she were pondering something.

She realized that just one video might not be quite enough.

"Gu Fan, I have a question for you.

"What do you think we could do to further convince the players that ’this game is a thrilling one’?"

This question was indeed challenging.

After a moment of silence, Gu Fan said, "The current promotional video actually proves this game is thrilling, but that’s contingent on the players being skillful enough.

"Clearly, some players will doubt the ’operator’ seen in the video.

"If we want to eliminate these doubts and reinforce the belief that this is a thrilling game, we have to tackle the ’identity of the operator’."

Lilith nodded frequently, "Yes, exactly!"

She scrolled through the players’ comments beneath the video and, as expected, a few players hadn’t been fooled but were skeptical.

They felt the game wasn’t as thrilling as suggested and that the impressive performance was solely due to the prowess of the operator in the video. If it were an average player, they probably couldn’t achieve such an effect.

Such skepticism was normal, considering the players had experienced many games and were very cunning.

So, how could she trick this group of players as well?

Lilith paced quickly for two steps, soon coming up with an idea.

"Got it, Gu Fan!

"I’ve thought of an excellent idea!

"Imagine if, shortly after the game’s release, some unskilled YouTubers easily delivered cool, damage-free videos, wouldn’t that further enhance the game’s deceptive allure?"

Gu Fan thought about it and nodded, "Definitely."

A devilish smile appeared once more on Lilith’s face, "Hehehe, then I’ve got it figured out!"

Gu Fan hurriedly said, "President Li, I roughly guess what you’re planning to do—employ some unskilled YouTubers to endorse the game, joining us in deceiving the players. But YouTubers who value their reputation might not be willing to do this."

Lilith was unconcerned, "What’s the difficulty? Just offer more money!"

With Nitiandang’s deep pockets, they truly didn’t care about the expenditure.

Besides, the game needed marketing, and Nitiandang could adjust its promotional tactics flexibly. Compared to advertising broadly, buying off YouTubers was far more cost-effective.

Her plan, in a nutshell, was to find some YouTubers known for being unskilled among the player base in advance.

Then, let them practice fighting in "Blood of Lies" ahead of time.

Although the combat in "Blood of Lies" was difficult, it was, after all, just a single-player game. If players were willing to practice for hundreds of hours, they would surely get the hang of it. No matter how bad they were, two to three hundred hours of practice would suffice to become top-notch players.

After all, a single-player game is ultimately different from MOBA and fighting games.

If they could compel a YouTuber with poor skills to practice for 10 hours a day for a whole month, even the most unskilled player would become skilled at this game.

Later, when the game officially launched, they would have this clumsy YouTuber start broadcasting without a word, leading the players to believe the YouTuber was a newcomer to the game.

If the YouTuber then casually overcame a boss, showcasing flashy moves, the players would think that the game definitely had some kind of "clumsy-player protection mechanism" or "assisted operation system," luring more people into the trap of the game.

If the YouTuber had some acting skills, that would be even better.

Of course, this was only the most basic strategy. To elevate the entire plan’s effectiveness, it needed to be planned more meticulously.

After some serious consideration, Lilith finalized the detailed scheme.

"Gu Fan, note this down, this plan will be called ’The Clumsy YouTuber Sweep Plan’! Regarding the specifics, here’s how I’ve laid it out:

"First, we specifically invite those well-known online influencers who are notoriously unskilled, and sign agreements with them. Of course, it’s okay to mix in some who are average or even better at playing; it will seem more authentic that way."

"Then, we sign contracts with them."

"One month before the game’s release, they must practice extensively at our provided venue, offline, and they must practice for at least 10 hours each day."

"The standard for training is to be able to play through the game’s bosses without taking any damage."

"These influencers must strictly adhere to a confidentiality agreement, forbidding them from spoiling the game to the public during the process, nor may they hint or suggest that they have already played the game after its release."

"After the game officially launches, they have to start streaming. While not explicitly telling players whether they’ve played the game or not, they should generally act as if they haven’t played it, feigning ignorance at some of the game’s dramatic scenes."

"They must then perform well, but the specifics of their acting can be figured out individually. If it seems too fake to be damage-free on the first try, they can consider adding a few injuries here and there to increase the sense of realism and credibility."

"In this way, through the exceptional performance of a group of clumsy influencers, we further convince players that this is an exhilarating game, thereby enticing them to make a purchase."

"Of course, we provide food and accommodation for the influencers, and we offer generous compensation by the hour, making it hard for them to refuse."

"If any influencer wants to drop out halfway, we allow it, but they cannot disclose any details about this activity. At the same time, we will also offer them a sum to keep quiet."

"What do you think of this plan?"

Gu Fan couldn’t help but nod, "Excellent! President Li’s approach is truly extraordinary!"

"The plan is perfect! I just wonder how many people will be able to stick it out."

Lilith chuckled with a hum, "Money can make the devil turn the millstone, just increase the pay! Even if a few people don’t come, we can gather enough to meet our needs.

"Let’s see who is on the initial invitation list."

She eagerly opened the live streaming and video websites, beginning to "marshal her troops."

Clearly, Lilith intended to capture as many of the broadcasters and influencers that had previously backstabbed her as possible, leaving none on her little list unaccounted for.

"There’s no need to mention Instructor Ding, a top criminal must be scheduled first!"

"But considering he’s a big-time broadcaster, it might be difficult to keep him from streaming for a month."

"Liang Chun and Li Wenhao have also done it; invite them too. Whether they come or not is up to them."

"Place Chen Tingquan on the list as well."

"Gan Di... Hmm... if we invite him, could there be any unexpected issues? Put it on the list for now and decide whether to invite him later."

"Wang Dawei seems to be quite unskilled; he’s essential and will need to be brought in, even if it means paying a premium."

"Should we invite Heilong?...

"You don’t realize how many enemies you have until you check!

"Oh right, let’s also invite some female influencers and broadcasters; among them, there are some who are truly unskilled, and having them will create more confusion..."

Soon, Lilith compiled a tentative list.

Many on this list had betrayed her before, but there were also some influencers and broadcasters they had never worked with, selected by Lilith based on their characteristics.

Like some of the female broadcasters and influencers who are so unskilled it’s astounding.

Then, there was another very important matter: releasing smoke bombs.

Many people on this list were video influencers, and it was no problem to invite them off-site to play games because many are notoriously unreliable, not posting videos for a month or just posting one or two videos wouldn’t make their viewers too suspicious.

But the list also included some well-known broadcasters with very regular streaming schedules, like Instructor Ding and Chen Tingquan.

They stream almost daily, and taking a break usually wouldn’t last more than three days. If they were to mysteriously vanish for an entire month before the game’s release, it would definitely raise the audience’s suspicion.

Then the lie wouldn’t hold up, would it?

Even allowing these broadcasters to stream wouldn’t work well, because a change in the streaming environment would still raise suspicions."

Quickly, Lilith thought of a solution.

"We still need to play the part fully. So, let’s organize an event similar to an outdoor trip!

"For this event, we invite the broadcasters to places like resorts and cruise ships where they can enjoy their day, relax, and rest.

"To the outside world, we’ll say it’s a travel-themed variety show. We’ll also let these broadcasters stream outdoor content during the day.

"But! That’s just a blinding technique. The actual daytime streaming would only last three to four hours; it’s all misdirection, and the rest of their time must be spent playing the game and practicing.

"With this approach, we should be able to create enough confusion for the players!"

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