Interstellar Travel: Becoming a Dress-Up Game Designer

Chapter 96

I opened my eyes to see a swaying candlelight on the river, illuminating the vibrant petals of the river lanterns. The colors were dazzling, bathed in a warm orange hue, and the flickering candlelight mirrored my heart at that moment.

A mix of anticipation, excitement, and bliss...

Players searched for the lamps they had placed, and even if theirs were very similar to others', or were the same style from the same system, they could find them at a glance.

It was a sense of familiarity and focus.

"So beautiful~"

"So beautiful~"

"So beautiful~ It feels like a dream."

"Before Qingfengyi appeared, I never imagined there would be such a dreamlike scene."

.........

Do you think such activities would actually occur on the home planet?

"I think it's unrealistic. Wouldn't releasing river lanterns in real life clog the waterways?"

"Yes, although these things are made of paper, the bamboo frame is still there."

"I think it's most likely just the designer's imagination..."

"The designer is really amazing to be able to come up with such a grand and romantic event scene."

"As long as it's beautiful, there's no need to think about so much."

"Yes, a simple life, simple people and things, simple happiness, a gentle heart, ahhh, the gentle breeze! I really love it!"

It was a sense of peace and comfort for the soul. This feeling of peace suddenly burst forth after this event, bringing a sense of wonderfulness.

The StarNet uploaded many photos and videos of the river lantern release, which became so popular that some wealthy people from planets that hadn't yet introduced Qingfengyi bought tickets to visit Planet Aimore. This wave of population introduction was a great success.

The gaming platform on Planet Aimor quickly expanded its gaming equipment and servers, with the planet's lord allocating a large area for it. It was essential to be able to accommodate as many characters as a second-magnitude planet. As for whether the technology was up to par?

There are quite a few talented people coming this time, and we're offering high salaries to hire them!

Many people who couldn't afford long-distance immigration or travel submitted their suggestions to their planet's administration, but the response was uncertain.

Introducing a stripped-down version is easy, but Qingfeng is a highly interactive and real-time game, and even the best stripped-down version would lose its essence.

A stripped-down version is essentially a copy of the game's core, set up as a separate entity on a smaller scale. Players in this separate entity cannot interact with the original players, and previously unavailable items and events are no longer available.

If you're in the same server, even if you can't afford these items, at least you'll know someone else has them. They might occasionally post pictures, and you can even borrow them from their servers to unlock items in the encyclopedia.

Therefore, if Qingfengyi wants to open other server areas, it will have to put back the previous events and items, which Lin Shuying will absolutely not agree to.

She doesn't know where her previous ideas and data are; how could they possibly be restored?

It's such a waste of time to search for it.

Most importantly, her original intention was lost after it was relisted.

The charm of a limited edition lies in the fact that it is no longer available!

Therefore, the only way to access Qingfengyi's headquarters server is to build a bridge, but this is very difficult.

It's likely that only super-large planets like Vega, Kui Lang, and Wen Chang have the capability to do this.

At this time, a game suddenly appeared, and various games capitalized on the popularity of Qingfengyi, spreading rapidly.

'Qingfengyi's design'

'Fabric as gentle as a breeze'

'A way to play like a gentle breeze'

'A gentle breeze brings peace and tranquility'

..........

They're doing this openly and legitimately!

That's Barbie Fashion! They're actually bringing it to every planet for free! They even offer technical support; if you buy their equipment, they'll send someone to maintain it.

Their limited-edition items are only available on one server, not on other servers. There is no interaction between servers, and you can even use multiple accounts simultaneously, as long as you enter different planet servers.

Real-time interaction between servers has been cancelled. There are no restrictions; players can still copy and paste, although there is a delay in transmission. The spread is extremely rapid; within just one week, many third-tier servers have become gathering places for Barbie fashion enthusiasts.

Soon, various fashion brands devoured most of the territory that Qingfengyi had built up, and many partners took the opportunity to come to Lin Qiaoqiao to negotiate prices, hoping to get more benefits in the next cooperation.

Lin Qiaoqiao was also considering, and even wanted to suggest, that Lin Shuying change the game mechanics to something like Barbie Fashion, and open multiple servers. This way, players could still play rare items, and wouldn't need to put in so much effort; the game's spread would be almost invasive.

After forming and reporting my thoughts, I went to Lin Shuying and told her about it.

Lin Shuying sighed. The limitations of traditional Chinese clothing were evident in her time, and she never expected that she would still be unable to defeat modern clothing in interstellar space.

Ultimately, the purpose of clothing evolution is to make life more convenient. The interstellar spray-painted clothing habit is quite compatible with modern clothing. It's undeniable that modern clothing is lightweight, convenient, and saves on materials. It's also simpler to make, and spray paint can really achieve this perfectly.

As expected, she decided to focus more on the office-themed series, which was part of her previous Hanfu innovation project. Unfortunately, she ended up traveling through time right from the start.

Other studios and clothing companies have also modernized and innovated Hanfu for everyday wear, and many of their designs have become very popular.

Such creations ultimately only focus on elements and the use of certain styles, and are fundamentally very different from period dramas.

Those who like this industry appreciate the fusion of bone structure, appearance, and skin in Hanfu, even if it's broken down into various elements, but the overall feel isn't strong enough.

From this point on, another group emerged that took the fashion show route...

Sigh, sometimes I feel that sticking to the old ways is rigid, and sometimes I feel that deconstructing and innovating loses the old flavor. She herself is wavering between the two, slightly leaning towards the old ways.

After thinking for a moment, she said, "Those who are willing to cooperate can continue, and those who are not, let's just forget about it. We'll do it ourselves. As I said before, we'll go for the luxury goods route. We may not have a lot of products, but each one will be absolutely exquisite and captivating."

"it is good."

"By the way, we must keep a close eye on the workmanship of our partners during this period. There can be no defective products; quality is the most important thing."

More than not cooperating, I'm afraid that partner merchants will be impacted by the low-cost, intensive production model of modern clothing. They might learn to follow that path and flood the market with shoddy goods.

Once such a trend takes hold, it will be extremely detrimental to the development of Qingfengyi as a whole.

"Okay, I will arrange for someone to conduct regular spot checks, carefully review the cooperation terms, and take some consumer compensation measures."

"Okay, keep it up, I'll give you a raise. As long as the quality is guaranteed, don't worry about anything else."

Although Hanfu has many limitations due to its era, it is something that has been passed down for thousands of years and has first-class combat capabilities!

Moreover, it targets the high-end market.

Since the low-end route is difficult, why not start with the high-end and then use the high-end to support the low-end? It will blossom throughout the entire galaxy!

Lin Shuying chuckled to herself, amazed that she had such ambition. Hehe.

Lin Qiaoqiao: "Boss, about the game design..."

Why is the boss only focusing on Qingfengyi Studio and ignoring Qingfengyi Games?

Lin Shuying: "The game itself remains the same. We can't just copy others and lose ourselves because they're more popular than us. What I want to do is something that aligns with my own heart, conveys my own thoughts, and expresses my own will, rather than being a tool for making money. Some aspects of their game are indeed very good, such as the gameplay and the mature dress-up system, etc., while Qingfengyi seems a bit chaotic. We can learn from that, but we'll leave the rest aside."

The idea of ​​not aiming to make money is probably too silly, but Lin Shuying doesn't want to change.

At least she doesn't want to change things since she has enough to eat and wear. In interstellar space, you won't starve or be homeless. No matter how difficult things get, you can always find shelter in a rescue station.

In such a great environment, she didn't want to pursue money, but rather her dreams!

There's nothing wrong with pursuing money; everyone has their own ambitions.

Lin Shuying: "By the way, collect evidence of their advertisements and promotions that are trying to ride on the coattails of this trend, and demand compensation."

"Okay, I was prepared as soon as I discovered that. I'll make sure they lose so much money they won't have enough to eat!"

Hmph, using Qingfengyi's name to encroach on Qingfengyi's territory without even saying hello or paying any money?

There's no such thing as a free lunch.

Lin Qiaoqiao went off to do her work, while Lin Shuying checked on this week's sales activities.

I went online at night to experience the Kongming lantern event. I had always longed for such a scene when I saw it on TV or in pictures, but unfortunately I never had the opportunity to experience it in person.

This time, my dream is finally coming true!

Once you enter the game, the event begins.

Players run to the riverbank with Kongming lanterns, and fireworks explode in the sky when the lantern-releasing event begins. The Kitchen God will continuously remind players, and a golden indicator will appear when there are five minutes left in the countdown.

All of this is to bring players together and carry out activities simultaneously, so as to create a grand spectacle, rather than just a few scattered people and a few lights, which would not be spectacular enough.

Of course, it can also be designed as a CG scene, but CG and the visuals created by real players are completely different.

Once players receive the signal, they will rush over and gather at the indicated location.

The lanterns were released at the lakeside, a very large lake.

At this moment, the lakeside was filled with players. The night was very dark, with only the stars twinkling in the night sky and no moon in sight.

The lamps in the players' hands lit up like stars, illuminating each face.

These are all holographic recordings, showing the players' real faces.

They all wore expressions of anticipation, curiosity, and excitement as they watched the flickering flames of the tinderboxes, matches, and lighters in their hands.

His facial expressions looked somewhat unreal.

Lin Shuying also made a Kongming lantern with a simple landscape painting she drew herself, along with a message:

What I desire, I sincerely rely on.

One player looked at her lamp and said, "Your lamp is really interesting, and the handwriting is beautiful too. Which designer did you have it made?"

Lin Shuying said, "I looked for... but I don't remember. I forgot who I was paying for."

"Oh, what a pity, the design is very good. Especially the lettering, it's beautiful. Let's use each other to light fires."

To enhance the gaming experience, the tools for starting a fire are a tinderbox, matches, and a lighter. Lin Shuying is using a tinderbox, while this player is using matches.

Lin Shuying: "I'll hold it for you, you can light it. I'm using a tinderbox, one person can do it."

"Thank you!"

Lin Shuying smiled and took the lamp from her.

It says: I hope to get married this year.

Lin Shuying laughed and said, "You can boldly make this wish out, maybe you'll find it."

The little girl blushed and was a little shy. "Talking to you has already used up most of my courage, and I've used the rest to write this sentence."

As the Kongming lantern was lit, the girl blushed and said, "Actually, I used to be even more timid than I am now. I hardly ever talked to anyone, even when I was in school. My roommate was also very quiet, and would lie down in the holographic pod as soon as he got back to the dorm. This continued into the holographic world until Qingfengyi arrived. So Qingfengyi is very special to me; it gave me tremendous courage. A few days ago, I even sat down with my family for a meal and watched the snow fall together."

Since they probably didn't know each other, Lin Shuying had a smile on her face. Coupled with the lively environment and atmosphere around her, the girl talked on and on.

It wasn't until the Kongming lantern took flight that I came to my senses, "Did I...did I say too much?"

Lin Shuying smiled and said, "Not much. I like listening to it, and I'm glad that Qingfengyi brought you a good experience."

The ability to evoke positive emotions is probably the most admirable aspect of a game.

As she spoke, she lit the lantern in her hand, and the Kongming lantern slowly rose into the air, gradually becoming smaller.

One after another, within half an hour, the sky was filled with Kongming lanterns, twinkling like stars, creating a sea of ​​light. After the players placed them on the lanterns, they began to pray, followed by waves of cheers.

The lights soared into the sky, creating a scene that blended seamlessly with the lake's surface.

Lin Shuying was stunned!

I imagined it would be stunning when I designed it, but I never imagined it would be this stunning. It's completely different from pictures and videos; it's a vast expanse that you see when you look up or down, making you feel so small.

What flies up there are hopes and prayers, how touching!

A vast expanse of prayers!

The little girl excitedly stomped her feet, "Ahhh, so beautiful! This is even more beautiful than yesterday's river lantern!"

The player next to him sighed and choked up, saying, "I don't know why, but I'm so moved, sob sob, it's a pity we can only do this once."

Lin Shu-ying: "There will be a next time."

"You're right! If Qingfengyi doesn't organize this event, we players will create our own and release it later!"

"Next year, I will definitely make a lamp myself!"

"I want one too! I'll start learning as soon as I get back!"

"Yes, I want to put a picture on the lamp!"

Can it be applied?

"I do not know."

Players immediately began experimenting, but unfortunately, they were unable to succeed.

Lin Shuying watched their antics with amusement. This was a game, not a real holographic or real-world experience. She hadn't even considered this kind of interaction, but then there was the social aspect...

Is it possible for them to have a romantic relationship?

Romance was very popular in many games in her previous life, especially exploration, dress-up, and story-driven games.

The Old Man Under the Moon, the Rabbit Fairy, the Marriage Tree, the Red Thread, and the Throwing of the Embroidered Ball!

Not bad.

The next event has been announced.

There are many wedding dresses among the bright red decorations and lanterns. Wouldn't it be a shame if they didn't get a chance to be worn? What a pity!

The Kongming lantern activity has ended, and this phase of the event has officially concluded.

When players enter their homestead, a CG scene suddenly appears before their eyes, accompanied by the sound of a hundred birds paying homage to the phoenix and the crackling of firecrackers.

Everything went black, and just as the player was bewildered, a newlywed dressed in bright red entered through the main gate, pulling a long ribbon.

They bowed three times to each other, then were led to the bridal chamber. The veil was lifted, and the wedding wine was served. A red quilt with mandarin ducks and a large red curtain hung in the room. On the table, a half-meter-tall dragon and phoenix candle flickered continuously, and on the bed were red dates, longans, and peanuts.