The Game Developer Who Left the Company Is Too Competent

55. Promise

“… … What should I do?”

Taeyeon was again at a crossroads of choice.

This time, more information was leaked than expected through the developer community. Opinions were emerging that the leaker should be found and punished from within.

“If you turn a blind eye to this incident, the intensity of the spill will increase in the future.”

The words of the business team leader were definitely right.

‘That’s why it’s a bit ambiguous to find out and condemn.’

It should also be considered that the public opinion of company employees will deteriorate.

‘No, with this much… … .’

‘It’s not like I leaked a big secret… … Is this what I’m going to do?’

He was also a bottom-level developer and a frequent user of the community. Both the company and its employees can sympathize.

‘If you want to find out, you can do it, but… … .’

The process is too complex.

After thinking about it, Taeyeon said.

“Please leave this task to me.”

* * *

A notice was sent to the intranet and to employees’ emails.

[hello. I am Taeyeon Yoo, a game developer.]

Here is a summary of what begins with this unique greeting:

at 10:00 am tomorrow.

He plans to broadcast live through Nexple Media himself.

“What’s going on? If it’s a recent issue… … Is it an inside information leak?”

“I think that is the biggest… … Well, I have a lot of work these days, so I think you’ll be talking about other things as well… … .”

On that day, the entire company was in an uproar all day.

“Peddy! It was leaked on the Internet that you are going to be broadcasting live tomorrow!”

“… … .”

next day. 10 o’clock sharp.

Numerous Nexple supporters gathered in threes and threes to watch the broadcast.

Standing calmly in a well-decorated studio with cute characters.

“Wow, looking at it this way, the CEO is really cool.”

“He’s tall, has a good body, and a face… … .”

“There’s a reason why the gymnastics goddess fell for you.”

Above all, the charisma that is buried in the unique cool atmosphere catches the eye.

Taeyeon opened her mouth with a very calm voice, without any trembling.

-hello. I am Taeyeon Yoo, a game developer.

Greetings that have now become signatures.

It’s a common greeting, but since it became famous, it has been a trend that many developers of Nexple follow.

– Everyone must have a lot of work, so I’ll start with the main topic. I prepared this event because I wanted to ask something about the recent leak of internal information that has been continuously occurring.

“also.”

“It seemed so.”

“Recently, it has been particularly severe. It was leaked in detail about what engine they used and how the development process for Battle City 2 went.”

“Pandemonium even filmed and distributed detailed play videos. The same goes for levels and system information.”

A fearsome word that represents Taeyeon.

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Massacre, the grim reaper. machine and so on.

People were very nervous, thinking that there would be a terrifying declaration.

– In fact, the other parts were at a level that I could somehow tolerate. However, the Pandaemonium play video leak tells a different story. That’s a serious crime.

“… … !”

surprised people.

-The person involved in the leak may have intended to upload something that people would be interested in and make it an issue… … . In fact, it is a serious criminal activity akin to industrial espionage. It is because the internal confidential test data, which was conducted after writing a confidentiality agreement and receiving sufficient training related to this, was leaked with ‘some intention’.

In particular, those who had been stabbed began to shake their hands.

– I won’t bother to elaborate on the ‘some intention’ I’m talking about here. I can only tell you this one thing. What would happen if I, the company’s representative and developer, were very angry about this, and decided to find out the leaker and proceed with a lawsuit.

Taeyeon’s eyes flashed.

– There will be a situation that you can’t handle.

“… … .”

– The way to prevent this situation is simple. Never leak internal confidential data to the outside.

Taeyeon’s voice was powerful.

– Not only military secrets are classified. Each of these is important information that can shake the fate of the company, its many stakeholders, and the person who leaked it.

In the video, Taeyeon’s eyes seemed to pierce the leaker.

-Don’t take the risk of throwing your life into the abyss for a fleeting amusement.

gulp.

full of heavy air

Taeyeon, who was staring at the camera, sighed.

– You can’t say it’s a proper response just by saying this.

Taeyeon stood up from her seat and left a message.

-General development personnel should immediately gather at the gym. Let’s have a brief meeting.

The live broadcast ended like that.

* * *

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Many developers filled the indoor gym.

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Most of the part leaders and team leaders who work at the head office are gathered.

Taeyeon stood on top of the podium, grabbed a handheld microphone, and spoke.

“Security issues are not something that anyone can handle with effort. Everyone should feel a sense of responsibility and ownership. If not your own project, at least for your job.”

The words that followed made all the developers widen their eyes.

“So I will make a suggestion. For all games that are about to be launched in the future, have the producers, team leaders, and part leaders present in front of the public. I will take responsibility and make the stage for you to perform.”

“… … !”

one of the developers asked gulpingly.

“therefore… … Are you going to host a show like an Apple event?”

“That’s right. It would be great if we could do it every September, but… … Would that be impossible?”

“Well, maybe it could be? There are several new projects currently being produced by our company… … .”

“Ah, it has nothing to do with the number.”

“still… … .”

The mood has changed.

An opportunity to step out in front of the public and present your game in person.

“In short, it means giving everyone a chance to become a star developer. PD-nim, no, like the CEO… … .”

At the words of another developer, Taeyeon smiled quietly.

“I have no intention of claiming such a grandiose title for myself, but… … It would be easier to understand that way.”

“But the problem is the attention to our company’s games… … Is it really possible to make a show like BlizzCon? With our awareness… … ?”

“It is my job to make it possible. Actually, since I was young, it has been my wish to hold a show like that under the name of my company. Now that company has become Nexple.”

“ah… … .”

“To be honest, even reaching this point itself was a departure from my intentions, but… … I think that dream is progressing surprisingly steadily. It will be possible if the new projects being prepared are successful and the number of concurrent users is high.”

“Certainly, if it’s Pantheon, there’s a possibility.”

“Without going to Pantheon, Pandaemonium is enough… … .”

exhilarating atmosphere.

The reason why such a situation could be created was that the person making such a promise was not the CEO of an ordinary company, but Yoo Tae-yeon, a genius developer who was recognized by everyone.

It is his words that prove himself with his skills, so a strong trust is formed.

“You will be able to get paid for your performance.”

His eyes widened at the words that followed.

“We will pay 20% of project sales minus direct development costs such as labor costs and royalties as incentives in three installments per year.”

“… … !”

* * *

This issue also spread quickly.

-What did you talk about with only the generals… … .

Even talking about gathering at the gym separately.

very detailed.

“Nothing worked.”

The head of the business team was pessimistic, but Taeyeon had a different idea.

“We have to watch.”

“Did you have any intentions?”

Taeyeon nodded.

“I showed them what they could benefit from by being secure on their own.”

“ah! You induced the generals to become censors themselves. Well, it’s much more effective to show the benefits and make them feel the need than to force them to keep them!”

Taeyeon nodded.

“There is one more thing.”

“yes? which… … .”

“I wanted to inform all game developers in Korea, including Nexple. If we make good games at our company and succeed, we can gain wealth and honor.”

“ah… … .”

“We will spare no support for developers, including indie games. Of course, there is no such thing as blindly pouring money. We will invest based on our development capabilities and the potential of the game. This event marks the beginning of that plan. Anyone with a keen eye would have noticed.”

The head of the business team, who had been thinking about the words, stabbed him to the core.

“The projects that the CEO is currently working on must be successful. It is a plan that will come true.”

“Yes. It’s no use if you just talk slickly when you can’t even show it as a result.”

* * *

After becoming the CEO, I inevitably came up with various plans and goals, big and small.

However, all of this was only meaningful if the game was successful.

You have to make a fun game, and you have to make a lot of money with it and attract users.

In fact, if that happens, the rest is just a matter of time.

‘The most important game to prioritize at this point is Elcross.’

A whopping 50 billion won was spent on development, but the game turned out to be very disappointing.

The company only listens to their own words, stops service and refunds… … He made a really great decision.

We need to get this right again and launch successfully.

The deadline is about one year.

Originally, the studio should have belonged to the live headquarters in Pangyo, but in fact it has become a new project. So I moved the studio to Gangnam Neckple Entertainment building and was directing it myself.

It’s also the game I’ve been spending most of my time on lately.

‘There is not enough talent.’

The average competency of the developers is quite high, and those who do not have the qualifications are placed in a transition position so that they can work according to their capabilities.

Currently, we are still hiring people, but there is a lack of competent managers who can play an active role in the main axis.

especially art.

‘I’m doing the main planning and there are enough talented people in the program… … .’

We need art directors at the level of Hong Min-seok and Lee Young-ae.

Now half of the graphics needed to be retouched and polished to raise the quality to that of the first half.

In addition, he had to be able to implement the directing he was envisioning with the best visuals.

‘Shall I ask you one more time?’

There was only one person that came to mind.

Among the people I have worked with so far, he is one of the best talents for his skills and character.

Eventually, he was recognized for his competence and transferred to the world’s best game company. He is in charge of art direction for the world’s most famous super title.

‘If this person joins me, I can entrust the art direction of Pandaemonium right after Elcross.’

Let’s call again!

‘Last time it was difficult to meet the conditions, but now. Could it be somehow… … ?’