Northern Myanmar: These players are acting strangely!

Chapter 3 is free? Is this a scam?
When the last line of code for Bloody Golden Triangle: Survivors was typed, you could finally breathe a sigh of relief, but this was just the beginning.

Whether the game has bugs, and the player feedback, are all unknowns.

You've decided to launch an open beta test, inviting the first batch of players to step into this perilous world!

[Task: The conditions for closed beta testing have been met. Based on the number of pre-registration slots, ensure at least one player can enter the game.]

[Reward: Lasts for one week, with rewards including reputation points and a universal model resource library, depending on the situation.]

The system probably knows that this task is not difficult, so the reward is extremely stingy.

Chen Jiajun's current physical condition doesn't allow him to be picky; he's already grateful to have any missions at all.

Of course, this task is not as simple as it seems.

First, the studio was short of funds and had no budget for game marketing and promotion.

Even the best wine needs advertising; new games often have almost no traffic.

When booking a game, most people's first reaction is that it's a scam website, as soon as they see that they need to submit a medical report, look at the extremely rudimentary official website, and see advertisements such as "the world's first 4D game, 100% virtual reality".

Virtual reality technology does exist, but no company dares to claim 100% accuracy.

Even marketing accounts couldn't come up with such a ridiculous lie.

Secondly, Chen Jiajun had coaxed and tricked the players who had just made reservations, and he didn't know if they would listen to him.

Whether or not to enter the game is entirely up to the player.

Chen Jiajun's authority is limited to "banning login privileges", "issuing game qualifications", "updating game content", and "setting game rules".

He couldn't reach into the real world and force players to wear game helmets to experience the game.

Then, and most importantly.

The servers rented by the studio have limited computing power and capacity, which may not be able to handle a large number of players online at the same time, causing the game to crash.

This is also a key issue that needs to be addressed in the future.

Chen Jiajun looked at the screen and clarified the future development direction.

I reopened the "Persuade to Spend Money Club" group chat, pulled out the members who had just pre-registered for the game, and created a separate discussion group.

Including Shen Yingying and myself, there are 12 people in the group.

"Everyone, please send me your reservation code and shipping address."

"I'll talk to my friend and ask him to send you the game helmet and beta test qualification directly."

The people who made the appointment were all my good buddies from when we attacked the city of Shacheng.

They all have extensive gaming experience, and some even seem to be content creators who specialize in game-related content. It would be perfect to have them test your games.

Preparing to quit the game: "Are you serious?"

The King of Freebies: "Jun-ge is awesome!"

Sun and Moon, both wrong: "Is it really free? Then I'll just wait for Jun-ge's game helmet! (Looking forward to it!)"

On the other side, Shen Yingying looked at the message that popped up in the group, raised her eyebrows, and was completely confused.

What friend?
It wasn't until I saw the private message Chen Jiajun sent me that I understood.

Their game lacks promotion and buzz, and now they have to beg players to pre-register for the game and experience the closed beta.

I silently cursed Tencent a hundred times in my heart.

Then he sighed softly and clicked on the official website to pre-register for the game.

Actually, she still has some funds that she can use for game promotion.

But before that, she has to see if the game is worth her reinvestment.

"Currently, gaming devices are linked to accounts, one device, one account, and can only be used by the player whose information is linked."

"Although the game is in open beta without data wipe, it currently does not have a trading market feature; other features are still under development and being adjusted..."

"Therefore, never lose or damage your gaming equipment, otherwise your character information will be lost and cannot be recovered. In addition, purchasing new equipment will incur additional charges."

My phone vibrated; Chen Jiajun had sent me a message.

The gaming helmet contains system technology, but it is not yet perfect.

There are still many areas that can be optimized.

Due to time and funding constraints, the project has to be temporarily suspended. We need to prioritize ensuring the game can be played normally and that players can enjoy it as usual.

The features that follow will be addressed one by one in the future.

He wasn't worried about these things.

New player: "Is the helmet free, but the game itself is pay-to-win? Do I need to spend real money to play?"

Chen Jiajun: "Don't worry, the game is free, there is no in-game store system, and it is definitely different from the pay-to-win games commonly found on the market."

Sun and Moon in the Same Mistake: "Awesome! No in-game store. I don't really care about spending money, but I have to feel that spending money is worthwhile. If it's just to make money, then it's meaningless."

Ready to quit the game: "Supporting this post, mainly because I'm looking forward to 100% virtual reality. If it's true, I'll eat it while doing a handstand!"

The King of Freeloaders: "(doge.jpg)"

The people in the group didn't really believe in the so-called "no-pay-to-win" or "free-to-play" claims, nor did they believe the promotional materials that said it was the world's first 4D game with 100% virtual reality. They just sent in their reservation codes as a joke. Even after submitting their medical reports, the reports only contained their personal information and health status.

This isn't an ID card or a bank card.

And they all used legitimate websites, wanting to see what Jun Ge was really up to.

Eleven people made reservations, but including Shen Yingying, only eight people sent their reservation codes and delivery addresses in the end.

After activating the gaming helmet, Chen Jiajun immediately arranged for its delivery.

Shen Yingying and the "King of Freebies" live in the same city as him, so they can receive the package within a day.

Others will receive their goods within three days at the latest.

After doing all this, Chen Jiajun returned to his studio, and with a thought, the 'Refreshing Goji Berry' appeared in his hand.

The "Refreshing Goji Berry" is no longer visible in the inventory of the system panel, which means that it is a one-time consumable item.

He examined the 'energizing goji berries' in his hand; they looked somewhat like the goji berry puree sold on Taobao in his previous life.

Since it was a system-generated product, he didn't pay much attention to it, poured it into a glass of water, shook it well, and drank it all in one gulp.

It's sweet and tastes pretty good!
At the same time, he felt a warm current rising in his body, slowly flowing into his internal organs, making him feel full of energy, free from drowsiness, and his mind clearer than ever before.

Chen Jiajun was overjoyed and, taking advantage of the buff, quickly operated the computer to update the character customization feature into the game before the others entered.

……

The Persuasion Club.

After sending the link, Chen Jiajun disappeared, it's unclear whether he was spying or logged off.

After the topic of "100% immersive gaming" had faded, the group chat returned to a brief silence. However, the group members who had just reserved the game brought the topic back up again.

Big Ears Gigi: "No, you guys really made a reservation? Aren't you worried about your information being leaked?"

Riyue Tongcuo: "The website is verified, and Brother Jun shouldn't be lying. After making the reservation, he pulled the people who made the reservation into a small group, and then not long after, I found the express pickup notification."

Sun and Moon are both wrong. They're veterans in the group. Back then, Brother Jun spent tens of thousands of yuan to conquer Sand City and become the city lord.

They also give benefits to guild members.

They seem quite wealthy; they don't seem like they're involved in fraud.

"Huh? Are you serious?"

Is it still useful to make an appointment now?

"My personal suggestion is to wait and see. What if it's some new type of scam? Let's wait a couple of days and see what feedback those who made reservations have given."

"Jun-ge is short of a few dollars? You must be a newcomer who joined the group recently. You don't know Jun-ge's capabilities."

"..."

Group chat messages gradually became more volatile, and even included personal attacks.

Seeing that Jun Ge didn't intervene, probably because he was busy, the administrator immediately came out to mediate.

Everyone is muted...

Sun and Moon at the Same Fault: "Everyone, stop arguing. Jun's character is absolutely impeccable. Who in the group dares to say they haven't received a red envelope from Jun?"

New player: "I don't believe Brother Jun is committing fraud either. Don't worry, the internet is not above the law. If anyone gets scammed, we will definitely hold them accountable!"

The group chat ban has been lifted.

"Sun and Moon in the Same Mistake" and "New Player" are not only group administrators, but also very active in the group and have a great reputation.

Everyone was kind enough not to say anything more and decided to wait and see.

The conversation quickly turned to other games in the anti-fraud competition.

Wang Zixu is a game enthusiast.

After chatting in the group for a while, I logged out of QQ and started playing "Source God".

This game is fun.

But there are fees everywhere.

Previously, it was one thing to spend money on equipment and gacha pulls, but with the recent version update, they actually started implementing a time-based subscription system.

In other words, players will have to pay to enter the game from now on, and they will have no choice at all.

Kind of outrageous.

He could have kept playing by grinding through quests, but now he's teetering on the edge of quitting.

I was playing when my phone rang. I picked it up and saw it was a delivery number. Strange, I don't think I've ordered anything online recently. Did I dial the wrong number?
"Hello! Oh, okay, please leave it at the post station for me, thank you."

It was indeed a courier service, and the phone number is mine, so it shouldn't have been delivered to the wrong address.

The courier station was less than 200 meters from the dormitory building. Ten minutes later, Wang Zixu carried a large cardboard box back to his dormitory.

"Old Wang, what did you buy?"

(End of this chapter)