This Game Is Too Realistic

Boulder is huge.

Not just the facilities, but the population.

If you want to investigate the customs here, a week may not be enough time.

What's more, the New Map Experience Card is only valid for three days...

The evening of the second day.

Sitting by the window, Fang Chang glanced at the gradually bustling street outside the window, and put away the small notebook and pen in his hand.

All in all, things are going pretty well.

Except that the inner city cannot be entered, the exploration rate of the outer city has reached 60%, and the things that need to be understood are basically investigated.

Especially those that go down to the social level.

And this part surprised him the most.

Different from small survivor settlements such as Beit Street and Brown Farm, in addition to being huge, Boulder City is also different from the 'feudal lord' rule of most small and medium survivor settlements, and is more like a relationship A complex collection of interests.

The city lord is the highest authority here and has the command of the militia, but he does not participate in the specific things in the city, nor is he engaged in the management of any assets. He is only responsible for responding to waves and other threats, and taking money from the city hall's treasury.

The residents living here have established a bureaucratic system that suits them. They are responsible for dealing with messy things and taxation. However, because they cannot directly obtain the support of violent machines, their ruling power over the region is very weak. Even when solving certain problems, I have to rely on the help of some 'big shots'.

What's interesting is that when I was communicating with NPCs, I accidentally discovered the easter eggs left by the production team.

In the early days of the Wasteland Era, Boulder City was not actually called Boulder City, but 'Mansion Town'. Until they, with the help of an ancient organization called 'Post-War Reconstruction Committee', completed the transformation from the first building to the outside. The expansion of the city, and built a huge concrete wall to deal with the wave.

In the next century, they seem to have lost the ability to build huge walls, and stopped the pace of expansion. Instead, they opened up invisible territories through trade. The southern region has accumulated a lot of regional prestige, and made 'chips' popular throughout Qingquan City, becoming a hard currency in the minds of the locals...and this is also the root of the arrogance of most Boulder City residents.

Even if the wealth obtained through plundering chips has nothing to do with them, it has not improved their current situation at all.

In contact with such forces, it seems to be a better choice to win over interests than direct means of war.

However, it must be noted that this is also their area of ​​expertise. The NPCs here are far more cunning than those in the northern suburbs.

Combined with the photos I took, I should be able to write an impeccable guide.

Considering the life professional players who have been clamoring to run a business and harvest NPC leeks, Fang Chang also counted the transaction prices of several major commodities in the trading station.

And organize it into a table!

Thinking of those players on the forum who were waiting to be fed, Fang Chang couldn't help but smile on his face.

Is this what a boss feels like?

very nice.

When developing other games in the past, he wrote a lot of strategies, and the strategies written by several vests were quite popular.

But the sense of accomplishment he got from those games, even if they are all added up, is not as good as the one he is playing now.

Just as Fang Chang put away his small notebook and was about to go to the next room to rest offline, Liszt's apprentice walked towards him.

Engineers and equipment are ready, we have hired mercenaries, and they will be responsible for sending us safely to your outpost.

Depart early tomorrow morning.

Walking to the table, Qian Lai sat down opposite Xu Shun, smiled and continued.

It's our last night in Boulder. Aren't you going to hang out? I know a good place to drink. The beer is good and very cheap.

Xu Shun shook his head and said.

Thank you, no need.

I still have work to do.

From the moment he left the house, Xu Shun kept in mind the manager's instructions, and kept every word in his heart. Desperation could happen to anyone, but it couldn't happen to him.

Seeing that Xu Shun declined his invitation politely, Qian Lai didn't say anything else.

He has experienced the stubbornness of these guys.

Last night he offered to go out and have some fun to celebrate, after all the things that should be busy are done, but the guy refused without saying a word.

Not to mention the guy who sat by the window before.

Can't communicate at all.

While this wasn't his first time dealing with blue coats, it was definitely the weirdest.

...

next night.

Chu Guang saw the full version of Big Rock City Market Research Report published by Fang Chang on the forum.

As expected of being the number one in the whole server to understand the king, brother Fang Chang's version understanding has never let him down.

This time is the same.

Fang Chang used the style of travel notes to describe in detail what they saw and heard in Boulder City, as well as the situations of various industries analyzed through various clues.

Due to being back within the scope of communication, the post is also accompanied by a large number of high-definition pictures.

Not only did the players enjoy watching it, but the cloud players also called it awesome.

Thunder King Professor Yang: Damn it! Is this the actual screen of the game?

Master Ao Nai I He: Hehe, don't make drafts for bragging!

Turn down my voice and I'm Bron: It's awesome. When the finished product can have half the quality, I'll just blow it up!

Fang Chang: ... I will update the trading price reference table of Boulder City in the forum. You can refer to it, but it is for reference only!

The trade system of Wasteland OL is indeed very meticulous. Bargaining ability and eloquence will directly affect the transaction price. Especially for some commodities with scarce attributes, the impact of bargaining on the final transaction price can reach 50%, or even 100%!

Considering language issues, if you don't want to be tricked by NPCs, you can try to hire some NPCs with high charisma and high proficiency in trading skills to bargain for you! If you have a foreign language with a completely different cultural background and are proficient in the use of slang, then I didn’t say it.”

Quit smoking: Big guy is awesome!!

Spring Water Commander: Shocking! The price list was made before the new map was opened. This is too strong!

Fujito: I want to open a clothing store in Boulder City! Can you hire local people to sell clothes for me? (ω)!

Fang Chang: There is a serious surplus of labor there, so it's definitely possible, but the spending power of ordinary people is not good enough, and the beautiful clothes are probably affordable by rich people. I suggest trying to make protective equipment such as bulletproof vests, or durable leather jackets, Earn money from those mercenaries!

Fujito: Take notes, take notes! (Strong Pen and Book.jpg)

Tomato scrambled eggs: I want to open a shop too! I can open a restaurant! I can also open a bar! (excited)

Aww sesame paste: I'm in charge of delivering the goods! Maomao Express, the mission must be fulfilled!

Tail: Tail is in charge of guarding! The first bodyguard of the wasteland is here! Let the tail fight monsters! ψ(｀)ψ

Sis: Oh! I'm in charge of watching the tail.

Makabazi: Don't talk about it and be responsible for making nests! (Funny)

Don't talk about it: Get out!

Yaya: Wait, where are the mushrooms?! Can mushrooms be sold for money?

Fang Chang: Uh... I seem to have only seen blue umbrella mushrooms being bought? The price is quite high. It is said that they are used to make anti-radiation agents, and other varieties are rare. Maybe some pharmacies will accept them. ? I’ll ask you a question later.”

Yaya: What the hell, do you have to have that kind of blue mushroom that grows in the sewer? Σ(°△°|||)︴

Irena: To be honest, are you scared. (Funny)

Ye Shi: That day, Boss Crow recalled the fear of being drowned by leeches. (Funny)

Elf King Fugui: Hahaha! 嶸! Hahahaha! Vegetables! I don't look like I learned it. (Funny)

Yaya: Shark you guys! ( # ｀Д)ノ

...

It has to be said that all of these players are talents.

Chu Guang looked around on the forum.

I found that in just a few minutes, the topic has changed from opening a clothing store and forming a caravan to fast-forwarding to the cultural conquest of the wasteland world.

Conquering the wasteland with modern consumerism?

Is this a renaissance?

emmm...

Anyway, technically it is definitely impossible to win.

At least in a short period of time, the gap between the two parties cannot be bridged by a few black boxes.

Not to mention that other people may have that kind of thing.

But consumption is indeed their weakness, especially in terms of consumer culture.

The aristocrats in the inner city are keen on the products of the ideal city, and they have lost touch with the public in terms of enjoyment. The residents of the outer city are squeezed out of breath by the factories. Although they are basically satisfied with basic necessities of life, they have no extra spending power at all.

The huge and mixed group of mercenaries has been ignored by those caravans who focus on the external market.

Although they are also very poor, when spring comes and the trade routes resume, many of them will make a fortune.

Just look at Boss Xia.

Most mercenaries can't save money. Those who can save money either become mercenary leaders, evolve into caravan bosses, or start other businesses.

The needs of these mercenaries are not just guns and food, not all of them will calmly invest all the money they earn in themselves.

In addition to buying ammunition and supplies, and maintaining weapons, the rest of the money either went to the casino, or was spent on cigarettes, alcohol, or women.

Chu Guang felt that he could find some more aspirational ways to spend money for them.

If his little players can design some clothes, shoes, gun belts, protective gear, weapons, etc. that are not only durable and strong, but also contain mercenary favorite elements, the products of Vault 404 may be popular in the whole world. Bars in Boulder are popular.

If you can establish a brand effect in the minds of the mercenaries, maybe you can really get a wave of leeks.

What is this wave called?

Selling skins!

Who said only players can buy skins?

Of course, there must be great difficulty here.

No matter how poor the residents of Boulder City are, their basic needs for food, clothing, housing and transportation can still be met. It is definitely not as miserable as those wastelanders outside the wall who have their last meal but never stop.

That superior arrogance can be felt just by listening to their radio.

Why don't you put an ideal city card on the things you sold?

Chu Guang rolled his eyes, and he had some bad ideas in his mind, but he had to wait for the caravans from the east coast to come to implement them.

And he felt that even if he didn't end, with the intelligence of those players, he would definitely be able to think of it.

These are matters of detail.

The top priority is to get the caravan system out!

Chu Guang created a new folder on the desktop, and casually typed a line of titles on it.

[Alpha1.01 version update: chamber of commerce system]

The B4 floor unlocking task has not been triggered yet, and more players cannot be activated for the time being. We have to wait for a while for the B round of testing.

The version number of this update is tentatively set to Alpha1.01!

after that.

Chu Guang took a screenshot, coded the version number, and threw it on the forum.

Guang: We're doing it, we're doing it, everyone is working hard, when the Forging Swords into Plowstock expansion is over, and the farming system is tested, we will release new maps and new game content immediately! We have tested 10 versions of the running business system!

Almost as soon as the post was posted, the number of replies instantly soared to double digits, and within a refresh, it even went to triple digits.

Quit smoking: Wait, why is there only one folder?

Sisi: What's inside? Let me be healthy!

Ye Shi: Fake brother Guang, real cake brother. (funny)

Yaya: Damn it, it would be great if our planning could have a heart-warming little manager who is half kind! T^T

Seeing the reply below, Chu Guang frowned violently.

These guys!

Does it take time to arrange an NPC that can communicate?

The place where the trip takes two and a half days, do you need a save point? Should the communication base station be integrated as well? Do these things use electricity?

And the most important thing is, let you all run the new map and make trouble, who will plow the land?

Let's not talk about sowing.

Anyway, we have to finish the land reclamation work.

Do you need your managers to do things like land reclamation?

Chu Guang felt that what he had hinted was obvious.

hateful!

It was just updated, why do you want me to update it again!

Chu Guang cursed and turned off the forum, finished drinking the glass of homemade sparkling water on the table, opened the Paradox game and went to watch the sea.

...

the next day.

South side of the Outpost Sanitarium.

An old-fashioned man was stroking his chin and looking at the surrounding buildings, muttering something to himself.

Since he didn't have a VM on his arm, although many players were curious about him, they didn't pay much attention to him.

As we all know, NPCs without VMs cannot receive tasks normally.

...Since defeating the invasion of the Bonechewer tribe on the frontal battlefield, the morale and confidence of the survivors in the northern suburbs have reached their peak, and the prestige of the local leaders has reached an unprecedented height. A new force of survivors is emerging, This may change the long-standing chaotic pattern in the northern suburbs.

There is a large amount of undeveloped land and sufficient labor force here. Although the infrastructure is backward and there is no supporting industry support, it is precisely because of this that there are huge business opportunities hidden in it.

Not long after Brother Fang Zhang published his market research on Boulder City on the forum, Lister also completed the investigation on the area under the 404 Vault.

But he didn't use a small notebook.

Instead, I use a portable computer with a flexible screen.

This kind of gadget is very convenient. It looks like a pen when it is usually stored. When you need to use it, you only need to unfold it like tearing a scroll, and you can adjust the screen size according to your usage habits.

This kind of high-end product that integrates a large number of carbon-based optical components and electronic components is not capable of being produced by Boulder City.

However, every year, merchants from the east coast would bring this rare item from the faraway Ideal City.

...Yes, the title of permanent partner of the enterprise must be added.

This is also what interests Liszt the most.

Just a few hours ago, he had confirmed through his own channels that Vault 404 had indeed received that extremely rare honor - or contract.

There are only two plains across the entire river valley province from east to west, and the northern one has been blocked by the Bonechewer tribe. It is almost foreseeable that a large wave of caravans will pass here this year.

Thinking of this, Liszt couldn't help but look forward to it.

If he can seize this historic opportunity, maybe he can earn unimaginable chips in previous years, and his assets will grow as fast as a rocket!

What was that word called?

right!

win-win!

How's the research going?

A familiar voice came from behind.

Liszt turned his head and saw Chu Guang walking towards him, and said happily.

It's done! Surprisingly, the situation is much better than I expected, although there are many problems that need to be solved. For example, you lack stable electricity, but to your credit, you actually built a building in the ruins. Steel Plant.

Chu Guang said kindly.

The problem of power supply will be resolved before the end of the month. Our engineers are already designing the power grid in the industrial zone and building a centralized thermal power station. Is there anything else?

There is also a drainage system, Liszt thought for a while, and continued, If you plan to let the caravan continue to settle in your place next year, at least make sure that they don't step on bad things when they walk on the street. , such as excrement.

Chu Guang was stunned.

Fuck?

Is there such a thing??

Liszt coughed lightly.

No... I'm just giving an example. After all, your new settlement already has two thousand people, but I found that there are only five toilets that rely on manpower to pick manure. Indeed, the local people can solve the problem of convenience in the fields, But what about foreign tourists? What about merchants? There are also their guards, entourage and servants, it is impossible to go to the fields to solve them in such a manner.

Chu Guang touched his chin.

That's a problem, isn't there?

That's all for the time being? Liszt hesitated for a moment and said, However, they are all trivial matters, so I'll just say it casually, so don't take it too seriously.

There is no small matter here. Chu Guang shook his head and said seriously, This problem will be resolved within a month.

Liszt was slightly surprised, then smiled and said.

It seems that the northern suburbs have met a wise manager. No wonder the people here are full of confidence in the future.

Chu Guang: Thank you for the compliment.

Liszt: This is not a compliment, it's the reality I confirmed with my eyes. My clients are of many types, ranging from farmers like Brown to rich landowners like your old rival, as well as slave owners and mine owners from Red River Town ... Few people will regard the problems of ordinary people as problems that need to be solved. From my point of view, I certainly hope that your residents have a better life, so that they can have money to buy my goods.

After clearing his throat, Liszt continued confidently.

Perhaps, I should have more confidence in your future...By the way, you seem to be short of agricultural machinery? I happen to know a factory owner who mainly makes engines and various power components. A large number of agricultural machinery and firewood engines, I also use his products in the plantation in the south, and the quality is very reliable.”

If you need, I can order a batch for you! For the sake of our friendship, I can give you a 10% discount.

10% off is okay.

Then the price I saw was actually already discounted?

Chu Guang almost forgot if this guy didn't mention it.

However, now is not the time to reminisce.

Chu Guang asked immediately.

You have a plantation in the South?

In order to show his strength to his partners, Liszt did not hide anything, and said with a smile.

That's right, it's not just the plantation. I have a long-term contract with the local survivor settlement. The rubber I produce belongs to me, and the biomass oil belongs to them. I will go there once a quarter with the necessities they need. By the way, buy some things that Boulder City needs to go back. If you are interested, we can also cooperate. You provide the venue and take care of security, and I provide manual cultivation, and we can share the output fifty-five.

What Chu Guang cared about was not his proposal, but the information he disclosed in the proposal.

The south of Qingquan City seems to have a better development environment than here. Many merchants from Boulder City own plantations and other industries there.

And there is the blind spot of his vision.

Maybe I should take advantage of the beginning of spring and take advantage of the recovery of business routes, and send a few people to check around Qingquan City.

Chu Guang thought for a moment and said.

This sounds like a very attractive proposal, but we plan to use more efficient centralized planting of cash crops, let's talk about those agricultural machines.

no problem.

Liszt was not surprised by Chu Guang's tactful refusal.

He walked around the northern suburbs, but he didn't see a single slave, only prisoners of war at most. Obviously, slavery was not popular in this survivor settlement.

In fact, compared with the employment system, slavery is indeed an inefficient means of production. Even with the same standard of living, the work ethic of freedmen will be significantly better than that of slaves.

Therefore, even in Boulder City, which recognizes the legality of slaves, few factories will arrange slaves to work on the assembly line.

Chu Guang gave Liszt a list and purchased 10 Iron Horse 60 boiler machines.

Although this thing does not use any particularly advanced technology, it is a serious heavy equipment, and the price is naturally much more expensive than the small arms and legs of the KV-1 exoskeleton.

According to the data provided by Liszt, the total weight of this set of pot camel machine is about 500 kilograms, and it can provide a maximum of 60 horsepower.

Compared with the 8-10 horsepower pot camel machine imitated and improved by players, and the 20-30 type common light trucks of the Legion, the pot camel machine with a weight of 500 kilograms and a maximum of 60 horsepower can be regarded as a black technology. up.

Vault 404 has no shortage of light power equipment, but such heavy power equipment is still lacking.

Whether it is used in construction machinery or land reclamation work, these devices are enough to more than double the original efficiency.

Compared with fuel engines, the advantages of this kind of machinery are obvious. It is easy to manufacture, easy to maintain, and the power used is everywhere, so it is quite popular in the wasteland.

But relatively, the price is quite expensive.

The unit price of one has reached an astonishing 5,000 chips, which is equivalent to a hundred iron-pipe rifles, or 30 automatic rifles.

According to the quotation of 5,000 chips, if Chu Guang wants to buy these devices, he needs to pay 50,000 chips to Liszt.

Chu Guang naturally didn't have that many bargaining chips.

It is also impossible to give him so much foreign exchange reserves.

But that's okay.

It is a strange thing to pay directly, and bartering is the norm in the wasteland.

In the warehouse of the outpost, there are hundreds of tons of spiritual leaves, all of which are cut from the ruins of the greenhouse.

After some haggling, the deal was finally concluded with 10 sets of Guotuo machines for 1,000 kilograms of spirit leaves.

Although Liszt has repeatedly stated that 50 chips for one kilogram of spirit leaf is the price in Boulder City, and it is not always possible to sell at this price.

It is impossible for him to transport these goods back to Boulder City without earning a chip.

But of course Chu Guang would not believe his nonsense, and replied unceremoniously.

5,000 chips and an Iron Horse 60 pot camel machine, isn't that also the price of Boulder City? And it's the price you quoted me.

And I don't think that 1,000 kilograms of spirit leaves can only be sold at a price of 50 pieces per kilogram in your hands. It is still winter, and spirit leaves are a summer crop, and the requirements for the environment and soil are quite harsh. You can get them from other Did the place get so many goods?

The pharmaceutical factory in Boulder City will beg you to sell this batch of goods to them. Just as you believe in my management ability, I also believe that your business acumen must know what to do.

Chu Guang believed that Liszt would not be so stupid as to falsely report an outrageous price to himself, and affect the cooperation of millions for just 50,000 chips.

But he also didn't believe that what Liszt gave him was the ex-factory price.

Just like what this guy said, the straight-line distance on the map is more than 40 kilometers, and the actual distance is more than 100 kilometers.

Both the personnel and the means of transport cost money.

He can never do charity.

Management ability? It's a shame that you don't do business!

Looking at the order in his hand, although he still made some money, Liszt couldn't help complaining in a low voice before silently putting away the order.

Chu Guang smiled.

hehe.

How do you know I haven't done it?

I'll take it as if you're praising me.

The spirit leaf has a wide range of uses. It can be used to make tea, stuffed into cigarettes, and can also be made into spirit water with stronger sedative effect and more obvious pain passivation. Antibiotics are the most popular medicines in the wasteland.

Although not every mercenary has the habit of using enhanced drugs, even if the proportion only accounts for one-third, it is still an amazing market.

The amount of 1 ton should not be enough to make the price fluctuate greatly.

Considering that the caravan at the outpost hadn't been formed yet, Chu Guang made a slight concession on the price.

After the caravan is formed, he will earn the money himself.

This batch of goods will be delivered within a week. When my assistant returns, I will ask him to go again immediately! I didn't expect to see a large order of more than 10,000 chips in the northern suburbs. What a shame! It's strange...it seems that the caravan will have to be expanded this year.

Speaking of this, Liszt's tone could not help but carry a touch of emotion.

I visited the northern suburbs before, and I just picked and searched to earn 10,000 to 20,000 chips.

How is it like now?

You can earn so much in one transaction.

And not just chips, but also the resources behind it.

Perhaps it won't be long before he can enter the inner city and live the upper-class life he dreams of.

Hearing Liszt's emotion, Chu Guang's heart suddenly moved.

Do you need a guard?

Liszt, who was daydreaming, replied without thinking.

Of course, there is always a shortage of excellent guards. Even if we occasionally hire mercenaries to make up the number, it is impossible for the entire team to make up the number. The combat effectiveness of those mercenaries varies, and their quality is also very average. Only a few A mercenary group is not bad, and most of them are better than predators.

A bright smile appeared on Chu Guang's face.

That would be wonderful.

Liszt froze for a moment.

...Sorry, I didn't understand, what do you mean?

Chu Guang cleared his throat and said seriously.

I mean, in fact, in addition to providing high-quality products, we also provide logistics and security outsourcing services.

If your caravan needs guards, I can just provide them here!

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(It's 7K today, continue to write tomorrow's update)