Started as a comics editor

Chapter 163 What are you still thinking about?

Chapter 163 What are you still thinking about?
"Then you mean...?"

After listening to Rumi's words, Tang Yao roughly understood the whole story.

This is indeed a bit troublesome.

Although cartoonists at the top of the pyramid have a high degree of autonomy in matters such as the operation and authorization of their works.

After all, they are the gold mine of the publishing house, and they will definitely not offend them unless it is absolutely necessary.

But her mother is an editor and also a senior executive at a publishing house...that's different.

After all, Ru Mi doesn't look like a very tough person.

In this case, the halo of the great cartoonist's identity will naturally be eliminated by the halo of the mother, and if the mother is the tough one, it will be even more troublesome.

At the same time, all her works have been licensed out.

There is no need to ask, there should be exclusive agreements.

After all, they are all mobile games.

It's like playing a monkey to license a work to several games at the same time.

So when Tang Yao heard Ru Mi's words, she knew that the linkage was in jeopardy.

Actually...it is not necessary to have Rumi for the collaboration, but Rumi is indeed famous and their works are good, so it is indeed the best choice.

So Tang Yao specifically asked for her opinion.

See if there is any turning point.

Rumi thought about it after hearing this and replied, "Actually, I'm quite interested. I think it would be interesting to see my characters collaborating with FGO... By the way, if there's a collaboration, would I be asked to write the story in conjunction with the game development, or would I write it and then have the game development department coordinate with my story?"

"Ok?"

Tang Yao was a little surprised, and after hearing some hidden meaning, she replied, "I don't know about other companies, but our company still focuses on the plot. After all, the main focus of 2D games is the plot and characters. If the scriptwriter is asked to cooperate with the game development, there will inevitably be many compromises.

The dialogue there is too long, and it's not easy to introduce new mechanics here, so the final product will be very subtle. If the game focuses on gameplay, it's fine, but for a secondary game that focuses on story and characters, it will become unfun and unattractive. "

In fact, Tang Yao remembered.

In her previous life's FGO, the initial model was also mainly based on the game development team, and all plots had to cooperate with the development department, which led to corresponding requirements for the length of certain lines.

later.

Perhaps TYPE-MOON couldn't stand it anymore and felt that this situation could not continue. In addition, because mobile games do make money, the script team gained more say.

This makes the plot of subsequent chapters better and better.

Tang Yao knew this from the beginning, so when developing the game, she kept one thing in mind: the story cannot be sacrificed for the sake of the game.

In addition, she is the boss of Avalon and the person who wrote the script, so she has unlimited say.

Therefore, the subsequent development model has always been based on the plot.

of course.

This is limited to FGO, as it is the second game.

If it were other games, this would definitely not work, for example, the brand new "Pad Fighting" is different.

After all, some games are not known for their plot, but for their gameplay.

For example, Zelda and Mario, etc. However, although these games are mainly based on gameplay, you are a fool to think that their plots are just for fooling people.

They just decided on the gameplay and then added the plot, but they didn't say they didn't take it seriously.

In fact.

The scriptwriters are also carefully selected, and the plot is confirmed sentence by sentence.

Even a simple plot can give you a "Wow, this is great" feeling, such as the scene at the end of Mario Odyssey where you control Bowser.

"really……"

When Ru Mi heard Tang Yao's words, she showed an expression of "as expected".

She had played FGO before, so of course she knew that what Tang Yao said was not a lie.

Many lines are actually a bit cumbersome when put into the game.

But the game was still made.

And it is precisely because of these complicated lines that the character finally becomes more and more popular.

Think of this.

Rumi sighed, "Now I want to work with you guys even more... Actually, I've tried asking the licensed manufacturers if they want me to control the plot, but they either said no, or asked if I could help cut the plot, or wanted me to work with the development team to write a new plot that fits the game's characteristics... It seems like they really think that with the popularity of my comics, combined with the newly emerging second-game model, they can sit back and relax.

They don’t think about the fact that readers who come to my comics have basically read the comics themselves. This is unlike FGO, which not only has popular comics to attract people, but also has direct sequels to back it up... and the game plots are all new plots under the same world view.

How could the game possibly be supported by my readers alone...and the original readers are very picky. If I make too many changes, I'll be scolded. If I don't make any changes at all, I'll also be scolded.

New player?
If there are too many plot changes, the old comic readers who are attracted will send new players directly to read the comics. This is even more true if there are no changes.

So I don’t want to care about it anymore, just pay the copyright fee..."

I can tell.

She seemed a little unhappy about this.

After all, she herself likes FGO, so of course she hopes that the game adapted from her comics will be popular.

But sometimes the original author is like this, even if he is dissatisfied with this aspect, he cannot say it openly.

She was used to it, because in most multimedia projects, the original author would be considered a burden...

The situation with authorization and supervision is complex.

Tang Yao knew what the game manufacturers were thinking. It was nothing more than a race against time.

Taking advantage of the current popularity of second-tier games, we should launch the game and make a fortune from the popularity of the comics first.

As for the plot and character settings, it’s not that no one sees their importance... but before getting hurt, there’s still a sense of luck, coupled with the pressure of OKR, to polish the game carefully?
The day lilies are cold.

In fact, most people who now directly purchase ready-made copyrights to make games are mostly eager for quick results.

Those who truly believe that there is great potential in the field of second-hand games are definitely looking for scriptwriters and art staff to carefully polish the characters and plots, and move towards original plots and add their own ideas.

"Teacher Rumi, since you have this idea."

At this time.

Li Xue looked at Rumi and said abruptly, "Can you try to convince the higher-ups? Although the copyright of your work has been sold, the exclusive agreement shouldn't include collaboration with existing games, right?"

"This……"

Rumi's eyes lit up slightly when he heard this, but he was still a little hesitant.

Is this considered taking advantage of a loophole?

Since these games are going to be released at a similar time, how will those games that have purchased the copyright cope... She doesn't think the games made by those people can beat FGO.

Even if it’s just an ordinary linkage card pool.

At that time, on the other hand, they will promote the idea of "official authorization from Mr. Rumi", but in the end they still cannot beat the other party's joint card pool, and they will still be considered as the orthodox adaptation of Mr. Rumi's works in FGO.

How embarrassing that is.

But let's be honest.

She was really interested in this...

"Then let me ask."

Rumi hesitated for a long time, thought it was worth a try, and finally picked up the phone.

Li Xue didn't say anything after hearing this.

But after picking up the phone.

Ru Mi felt a little worried again, thinking of her old-fashioned editor... No, Mom, thinking of her attitude towards "Fate/Zero" in the past.

I always feel that it’s a little unrealistic.

After all, what she said at the time was so powerful.

For the sake of face.

They should all refuse, right?
What a hassle...

But no matter what she thought, Ru Mi still made a call.

The atmosphere is already so set, it would be unreasonable not to call.

The phone rang twice and was answered.

A slightly stiff voice came from the other end: "Hello? I was just about to call you. Why aren't you in the studio? Where's the manuscript for the next issue?"

"I'm going out to meet a friend, and I have something to tell you."

Ru Mi replied and then organized his words.

But she was just beginning to form her words.

The other side was like a machine gun, firing at full force: "What friends! You have a lot of time? Don't go see those messy friends! If you have this time, you might as well save a few more manuscripts. Now..."

"stop."

Rumi was also annoyed when she heard this. Because her voice was a little loud, she was a little worried that Tang Yao and the others would hear her, so she quickly interrupted and said, "I'm meeting with the people from the FGO production team!"

On the other end of the phone.

The words suddenly stopped.

Rumi continued, "They asked me if we should have a crossover card pool between 'Into the Night' and their game. Please consider it..."

The words are not finished yet.

The other side asked hurriedly: "...FGO!? Collaboration card pool? The game that said it would share the profits from the collaboration work?"

Rumi glanced at Tang Yao across from her: "Yes..."

"Then what are you still thinking about!!! Promise it to me! Promise it immediately! I'll come over and discuss the details!"

This time.

Her voice was equally loud.

Tang Yao and Li Xue both heard it.

"..."

The atmosphere suddenly became stagnant.