Started as a comics editor

Chapter 68 Now
Hearing Kang Ming's words.

Tang Yao tilted her head: "If this isn't research, what is it?"

She was indeed researching it. The 2D animation software here was quite similar to Spine, and the post-production special effects software also looked strangely familiar... He explored it a bit and felt that it was quite easy to use.

The most important thing is that it is much easier than in my previous life... Just like painting, once you start, it feels like you are being assisted by God.

Then it just happened to be mentioned in the morning, and Tang Yao was in a good mood, so she gave it a try and it didn't take much effort.

After all, when she drew the art style guide, she considered that it might be used in the game, so she drew it on a digital tablet. She had an original picture with many layers, so she made a dynamic picture.

Ok.

Tang Yao thought this thing was just a dynamic picture and was far from being good.

But Kang Ming didn't think so. He looked at the top-notch 2D animation on the screen and was stunned...it even had special effects!

Is this called research?

What? An editor who can’t draw comics isn’t a good game producer, and by the way, isn’t a good artist either?

The most important thing is, this is what you are studying?
Kang Ming looked at Tang Yao in shock: "No, weren't you just sitting there thinking about Teacher Rumi's invitation?"

"Rumi..."

Tang Yao was stunned for a moment, then realized what was happening and frowned. "You've read the second chapter of Fate/Zero, right? Kang Ming, do you also think it's a shame that the manga isn't serialized in a magazine? Aren't you getting into the groove yet? We're going to make a game! That's our original idea."

"..."

Hearing this, Kang Ming opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but no words came out.

After a long silence, he finally spoke again and asked, "So what are you doing..."

"Didn't you say you had a website?"

Tang Yao explained, "We have to release the second chapter of Fate/Zero. After all, we need to maintain the buzz, and the next chapter might be on the website, so we have to attract readers from social media to the website... But if we just say it bluntly, I always feel like readers won't think it's sincere enough. So I thought of making a commercial, like turning the final confrontation scene of the second chapter of the manga into an animation, and then announcing that the manga will be serialized on the website next."

Just like those commercials... you guys should be able to turn that borderline website into a comic book site by next week, right?"

"..."

Kang Ming was sweating.

"of course."

Tang Yao didn't notice. She looked back at the screen and continued, "You just need to fix the website. It's not very important, so I can probably handle it on my own without you having to worry about it... Oh, and then we might add some things to the website that will enhance the reader's impression, so I might need your help... But don't put the cart before the horse. The most important thing is the game."

This is indeed necessary.

Because using IP to attract players, relying solely on "Fate/Zero" is definitely not enough.

After all, in Tang Yao's previous life, Type-Moon started with "Fate/stay night" in 2004 and continued until "Fate/Requiem" in 18. Not counting those messy spin-offs, there were quite a few main works alone. During this period, derivative projects in various fields emerged in an endless stream. It took more than ten years to create the well-known IP of Fate.

Even "Fate/Zero" itself is a derivative work.

And he wants to replicate the IP miracle that took so long to create in his previous life with just one work... Tang Yao is not that naive.

So she didn't arrogantly think that she didn't need to prepare anything and could just make the game and everything would be fine.

She has been trying to make readers accept the relevant settings of the Fate series and deepen their impression, and comics are just one of the means... After all, isn't there a saying?

The success of the famous FGO is firstly due to the popularity of the Fate series itself, and secondly due to the setting, or human history.

The setting of the FATE series is destined to make it so that when introducing the plot background or a certain character, they are all endorsed by the original text in "human history".

All she has to do is to continuously strengthen the many settings of Fate.

Social media is indeed not very conducive to further strengthening readers' impressions, so having a website is also good.

After listening to Kang Ming's advice, Tang Yao decided to make the most of the website. She planned to write down all the complicated settings on the website and use the comics to instill the Fate content to readers to the greatest extent possible.

The best thing is to let them think of Heroic Spirits when they see the Command Seals, and then smoothly accept the settings in the game.

But if the text alone is a bit dry...it might be good if it were paired with pictures and the characters moved.

"..."

After listening to Tang Yao's words, Kang Ming was silent for a long time before he said, "I understand."

"Then you should contact your friends after get off work and build the website tomorrow."

Tang Yao nodded in satisfaction, then continued, "Then we'll follow the project design and work our way through the demo levels and systems that showcase the game's key fun and features... I'm serious about making games, don't doubt that, and don't think I'll back down. Don't always focus on Fate/Zero. Comics are indeed important... but they're only the foundation of the game."

At the same time, don't worry about the readers feeling sorry for you. One day they will understand and know...what a fan fiction miracle is."

"Okay..." Kang Ming recalled his performance just now and felt a little embarrassed.

"That's it for now. You haven't eaten yet, right? Let's go home and eat first. I need to go home and eat, too. That's all for today. We'll talk about it after your two friends get here. After the website is finished, we'll immediately move on to the prototype stage."

Tang Yao glanced at the time: "By the way, do you like FATE?"

Kang Ming blurted out: "Of course I like it."

Tang Yao smiled upon hearing this and said softly, "Then I plan to make the Fifth Holy Grail War in the prototype stage. Are you interested?"

Kang Ming's eyes suddenly lit up: "The fifth time... a direct sequel to the comics??? The plot of the game will be linked to the comics???"

"Yeah, so hurry up and get the website ready so we can focus on making games."

Tang Yao responded, then began to pack up and prepare to leave.

Yes.

Tang Yao had no intention of following Fate/Grand Order at all.

After all, FGO is a game from 2016... Honestly, a lot of things about it reek of decay, like the pitifully limited gameplay and the abject card-drawing system...

Of course, this isn't to say the game isn't good. It's been doing very well for a long time, topping the revenue charts every time there's an event, creating incredibly high commercial value...

When other manufacturers wanted to copy his model and make a fortune, they all failed without exception.

This is an extremely special mobile game. The reason why FGO can be successful is that it can stand firm in an era when game manufacturers are constantly involuntarily competing with each other, with extremely poor playability and a non-existent guarantee mechanism.

Tang Yao feels that the two most important factors are IP and plot.

But unfortunately, it was these two factors that completely cut off Tang Yao's idea of ​​copying.

IP just said it.

As for the plot… leaving aside other things, how is the reader supposed to relate to the prologue about the burning Fuyuki City? Just force it in? And then cut to the bland and uneventful chapter about the saint who saved the nation?
Tang Yao refused to do it, as she was afraid that she would really lose out to Li Xue.

More importantly, Tang Yao couldn't bring herself to copy it. She was already used to eating bran when she traveled through time... and the plots of the first few chapters of FGO were quite bad.

So although the game Tang Yao wants to make is also based on Fate, to be honest... it is not quite the same as FGO. A more accurate description should be that it is a second game with exclusive card drawing in another world that combines many advantages of mobile games.

"..."

the other side.

Kang Ming didn't know what Tang Yao was thinking. After a moment of excitement, he suddenly remembered something. Looking at Tang Yao packing her things, he hesitated for a moment and replied, "You go first. Your computer hasn't been configured yet... I'll leave when I'm done."

"So... sorry to bother you."

When Tang Yao heard this, she thought of her sister at home and said apologetically, "Then I'll leave today and see you tomorrow."

"it is good."

Kang Ming agreed.

Tang Yao saved the things on her computer, then put the information into the drawer and left.

And wait for Tang Yao to leave completely.

Kang Ming slowly withdrew his gaze and looked at Tang Yao's computer again, then turned to look at the drawer where the documents were kept. Thinking of his own thoughts not long ago, Tang Yao was so determined, but he was the one who hesitated, and he couldn't help but blushing.

And the ability that Tang Yao showed...

The pressure is too great.

Kang Ming couldn't help but let out a long sigh.

then.

He hesitated for a moment, gritted his teeth, took out his cell phone and made a call.

No, I can't be the only loser here!
The phone rang a few times and was quickly connected.

Kang Ming went straight to the point.

"Hey, where are you guys?"

"I have a good job for you."

"Game related, yes... yes, when do you start work?"

"Now."

(End of this chapter)