The Game Developer Who Left the Company Is Too Competent

64. this is the real start

Elcross was originally a game with a freemium model. But it failed. Because it’s a partial payment? No, it was just because the game wasn’t fun, and this is a fact that everyone admits.

Elcross Re’s internal test response was surprisingly good.

In such a situation, everyone was surprised when it was announced that the game would be provided as a flat-rate service.

It was because the flat-rate system was virtually an outdated business model in the domestic game industry.

For example, it is like monthly rent.

Who wants to live while paying for a month? I want to buy my own house, at least rent it out.

Having to pay a fixed monthly fee in return for playing was a burden.

It was the decisive reason why the partial payment model was booming and flat-rate was eliminated.

Partial payment is because the base was ‘free’.

Isn’t it natural for people to like free things?

Despite the dissuade based on these risk factors, Taeyeon eventually pushed ahead with the subscription.

“Microtransactions can eventually ruin the worldview of the game. This is an element that greatly harms the immersion and lowers the completeness. If you can retain users, a flat rate subscription that allows you to earn stable income without compromising perfection can be a huge advantage.”

The point here is to retain users.

And to make this possible, it is to maintain the completeness of various contents based on the world view and main scenario and increase the degree of immersion.

Ironically, a subscription was required for this to be possible.

If you sell cash items with a partial charge model, models with all kinds of designs are released.

Things like steampunk design weapons, or sci-fi style bikes and cars pass by in a medieval setting.

Taeyeon thought this was a terrible thing.

‘I didn’t start it, but anyway, that shouldn’t happen to a game that was launched under my own name.’

I hope that the games I make will remain ‘classic’ when time passes, not ‘old-fashioned’.

So, just like Star Wars did for Americans, I hope it will be a game that all generations can sympathize with and continue to love.

This was the fundamental reason for introducing a subscription to the online MMORPG Elcross Re.

* * *

It’s good to have a belief.

However, if it causes a disadvantage and causes harm to the group, the result may be worse than not having it.

‘So I must succeed.’

It was the fundamental burden that Taeyeon had for the re-launch of Elcross Re. It was also a problem directly related to his beliefs about the game.

In order to keep this and continue working as a game developer, results corresponding to beliefs must come out.

‘First month sales are important. It will influence the future box office atmosphere.’

There are cases where the reaction comes late and suddenly rises suddenly, but it is really rare. You shouldn’t expect that. The standard is to produce results that can surprise everyone in the first sales, and based on that, contact large overseas publishers and launch in an advantageous way.

* * *

before formal service.

Chairman Yoo Jin-seong asked.

“How high are you holding your Elcross Re hope grade?”

The eyes of executives and producers in the conference room were focused on Taeyeon.

Taeyeon said calmly.

“5 billion monthly sales with 70,000 concurrent users.”

Exclamations or sighs erupted here and there.

Some people even muttered something like this.

“Isn’t the goal too simple?”

Chairman Yoo Jin-seong said while looking at Lee Tae-young, general manager of the business.

“you?”

“More than 10 billion!”

This time, most of them exclaimed, and some nodded their heads in deep sympathy.

At least that’s what it should be.

Chairman Yoo Jin-seong’s face became exciting.

“So, what do you think?”

Taeyeon looked at the expressions of the executives in the conference room.

Disappointment, anticipation, unspoken rebuke, and so on. Various emotions were mixed. In the case of director Son Young-sang, he asked to raise the target as soon as possible… … He didn’t say anything, but he’s obviously sending an expression with that meaning.

“The jackpot is not something that can be done only with the capabilities of a specific individual. Luck has a lot to do with it. My goal is to reflect reality as much as possible.”

“But there is a game that earns hundreds of billions of dollars per month… … .”

It was someone’s reflection.

Taeyeon looked at him and said.

“That’s mostly mobile games that apply a partial payment model.”

“So that’s what I want to say. We should have applied microtransactions too?”

His expression turned ferocious.

“How many times have I not told you that the flat-rate system is a model that has already been weeded out? Even the proud Nerosoft changed the games that were launched as a flat-rate system to a partial payment system in just a few years. If I really wanted to make a lot of money, I should have done it with freemium!”

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Many people agree with his claim.

In fact, Taeyeon is the only person who insists on flat-rate at this point, and it is safe to say that there are no people who openly support it.

Nonetheless, there were three reasons why Taeyeon was able to promote the subscription plan.

I was the CEO, and I was the general producer of the game, and I had the experience of making a big hit with a subscription game called Monster Eater.

The record of 10 billion on the first day of opening was a legendary record that is still talked about in the industry.

Did Taeyeon’s silence make her feel uncomfortable?

“Whoa.”

He let go of his ferocious expression and started persuading again.

“It’s not too late now, so let’s proceed with partial payment. You should earn it while you can. If not, would you guarantee at least Monster Eater sales? We have to do that much to improve our company.”

Businesses have to make money.

Considering this extremely simple truth, his persuasion was quite reasonable. Most of the games that make a lot of money in the current era were games that applied partial payment.

Games that make you spend money like crazy and hold on to users with it dominate the sales rankings.

Taeyeon sighed after reading the gaze toward herself and the atmosphere contained in it.

“It seems that my reading is not to my liking.”

“Oh, that’s not it… … .”

The kimi has been there since before.

Emotions such as hostility and wariness intensified from the moment he overtook them and became the representative.

They have been keeping them in check by trying to catch the pod somehow or by shaking their emotions and causing mistakes.

All of these things were stressful.

It may be the intention to put it down and turn it off.

‘It’s not something I’ll be doing for a long time.’

No matter how much he changed with the power of the bracelet, he was a game maniac by nature. The stress of these political fights was just disgusting.

‘That’s why it’s not acceptable to be dragged as intended.’

Taeyeon straightened her back and asked.

“Is there anyone here who makes games better than me?”

“Uh, what… … .”

“If there is someone who is better at game development than I am and has a lot of success stories, it means that he or she is more expert than I am. If so, there is no reason not to follow that advice. Let me tell you.”

Taeyeon’s terribly cold eyes and heavy charisma froze the meeting room.

“Does anyone know more about the game than me?”

No way.

Why would such a person be fighting a battle of nerves with a headache here?

There is no way that those who have not even touched the development can say anything in the yard where Nexple Development Director and Director Sohn Young-sang are shutting their mouths.

“None. So that means I’m the best game development expert here, right?”

“… … !”

Taeyeon looked straight at the executive who advised her and sighed.

“I am the flagship producer of Nexple, the chief director, and also the CEO. When I create a base and share it, strategize based on it and do your best work. That is why you are here. Do you understand?”

“Ugh… … .”

A pale pale face.

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My cheeks are trembling.

There was a mixture of anger and shame.

Taeyeon coldly turned away from him and said.

“I did my best, and it is definitely a good game.”

And he spoke strongly to executives.

“If you don’t succeed, or sales don’t meet expectations, it’s your incompetence. And I won’t let incompetent people who are incompetent and spend their salaries on a subject that has not proven themselves.”

The north wind and snow froze their hearts.

“Prove your skills. Don’t keep making me do a one-man show by myself. Do you understand?”

* * *

[Official service start! Elcross Re launch, first day sales of 7 billion, start cruising!]

[Crisis as opportunity! Hundreds of thousands of paid subscribers flocked to the first day of Elcross Re!]

[Star developer Yoo Tae-yeon. Prove your worth once again!]

It was an amount that far exceeded Taeyeon’s expectations.

‘I was expecting monthly sales of 5 billion… … .’

We exceeded our goal in just one day.

Congratulation poured in from all sides, but Taeyeon was calm.

‘Because it’s just the beginning.’

I also said something to the studio staff who were excited after hearing the news.

“I think everyone has heard the news. Daily sales have far exceeded expectations.”

Everyone’s faces were filled with excitement.

“I will spare you the word that you did a good job. Because this is the real beginning. Because it means that we have high expectations for our game, but if we can’t meet them even a little bit… … .”

A serious atmosphere lingered here.

“From now on, this is an official service, not a test. It means that I have been in a position to sell products for money.”

The following words remind us of reality.

“Users will no longer be generous. Now I am a consumer, not a tester.”

serene atmosphere.

“Bonuses commensurate with the hard work and results will be paid. You’ll be happy for a while. But soon you will feel the pressure and responsibility. You will realize that in order to continue to receive the current treatment, you have to meet the ever-increasing demands of users.”

Taeyeon said solemnly.

“The adage of making good games and getting rich together is still valid. However, there are conditions that must be preceded. As it has been so far, as a developer of Elcross Re, you have to take responsibility and do your best. We all have to work together to make our users happy.”

Taeyeon raised her index finger.

“I will take care of the rest, so you just have to think about one thing. I will do my best to make a fun game.”

Taeyeon smiled.

“If you do that, I will make you feel proud for the rest of your life that you are the developer of Elcross Re.”

It set everyone’s heart on fire.

Confirming that the atmosphere has been restored, Taeyeon clapped her hands and said lightly.

“Come on, let’s go make a game.”