Interstellar Travel: Becoming a Dress-Up Game Designer

Chapter 121

It can only be said that Lin Shuying is already burdened with too many debts and completely ignores the players' resentment.

Zhang Zhongxia posted an announcement regarding the leaderboard prizes, clearly stating that only the top prize in the dress-up leaderboard is unique, while the prizes for other leaderboards are the same for each event. The leaderboard selection will be held after each event, but it won't be as grand as the first time.

Sure enough, when Zhang Zhongxia sent out a special effect barrage, the players and viewers were left with mixed feelings of joy and sorrow.

Players are happy that they can compete for that prize again, but they are worried that with more opportunities to obtain items, the collectible value will decrease.

More importantly, it is no longer unique. Many players like rare items because they are unique and different from others.

The event-specific acquisition method is only one level higher than the item purchase method; the dress-up track is still the best option.

Although these items are one in a billion, and their quantity may be even less than other rare items, having access to them essentially removes them from the rare category, making them worthless.

This setting is frustrating for players who didn't prepare seriously for the race track, leaving them feeling incredibly regretful and wishing they had been more thorough.

"If I were serious, I would be number one."

"No, your aesthetic sense is not as good as mine. It's only because I'm not serious that I would definitely be number one."

"Just by looking at your clothes, I can tell I'm better. Those on the list don't follow the official outfits strictly; they create their own. You're all wearing the official standard attire, which won't do."

Everyone glanced at his eclectic outfit and silently looked away.

This player is a mashup enthusiast; he likes to wear all sorts of things on his person.

She wore two sets of necklaces around her neck, as well as a pearl necklace.

She wore three pairs of earrings: one pair of gold, one pair of jade, and one pair of pearl and gemstone earrings. Her hair was simple, with only a white hairband and hairpin, and her hair was tied in a high ponytail.

The hairstyle and clothes match fairly well. The clothes are the "Dark Night Assassin Outfit" from the Chinese martial arts world, which can be purchased directly or obtained through quests.

However, I don't quite understand why she wore a yellow cloak over it; the colors clash and don't harmonize well.

Seeing the two people's disapproving, even somewhat disdainful, gazes, the person narrowed their eyes and asked, "Do you think my taste is bad?"

Those two players were being polite by not saying anything before, but this guy's gotten all worked up, huh?

"You're the one who criticizes our aesthetic sense first, so we can't criticize you too? What kind of logic is that!"

"I just don't agree with your aesthetic sense. What, can't I have a different opinion?"

"I don't approve of your aesthetic sense either. What are you calling yourself here? Qingfengyi has not only emboldened you, but also made you arrogant!"

Another player, who was already a bit hot-tempered, was annoyed by the two arguing for so long without reaching a conclusion. Meanwhile, a bunch of people next door were also arguing, creating a chaotic scene.

He drew his Xuan Tie sword from his waist and said directly to the opposing player, "Don't say anything, or I'll chop you up."

The other party instantly gained the upper hand: "Huh? You think you can hit me for saying a few words to me?"

Then he actually got beaten up.

Seeing that beating people up was effective, other players next door followed suit.

If you can't win an argument, can't you at least fight?

The scene at Yaochi was instantly turned into chaos, with props flying everywhere and no one knowing who had attacked them.

Some people who didn't want to get involved asked their bamboo fairies to take them away from the battlefield.

The audience outside was thoroughly enjoying themselves; wasn't this more interesting than the black market insectoid arena?

There were many such little incidents and lively moments at the scene, with players often arguing for various reasons, sometimes even leading to a brawl.

When emotions run high, people really don't care about anything. His backpack was full of various weapons, and he was holding one in his hand. He swung his sword back without even realizing it, and by the time he reacted, he was already being arrested.

"Waaaaah, why didn't you stop me? Why didn't you stop me!"

"Aaaaaah, are you guys even teammates? Why didn't you stop me?!"

"Thanks for the good luck, bro, hahaha, wish you guys a happy time in jail~"

This player has a naturally loud voice; when he shouts, it's like a wake-up call for onlookers!

Normally it's hard to get other players to attack you for good luck, but today is a golden opportunity.

You'd be doing yourself a disservice if you didn't seize this opportunity!

So the onlookers entered the fray and started fighting each other, verbally provoking each other if others didn't attack them.

The variety of performances left the audience in awe.

"I'm so excited watching this! Ahhh, I want to go in and join the massive battle!"

"It looks so cool! Would it be even more fun to go inside and play?"

"Wow, the emotional value I can get from this is so high!"

"Is this game really that exciting? I'm so excited, I want to go in and play by myself!"

Many people view games as a way to act recklessly and freely vent their frustrations.

The visuals in "Qingfeng Yili" perfectly capture the essence of "venting," which is excellent. The main appeal is watching the players go wild, releasing some kind of suppressed inner monster—it's addictive to watch.

Ghostly soldiers and celestial soldiers joined the fray, the colorful clouds in the sky mingling with the black mist of the underworld, creating an eerie atmosphere. Every now and then, a leaderboard would pop up with a barrage of special effects, pushing away the eerie mood.

At this point, the player will quiet down and look at the leaderboard content carefully, then be driven to a rage by the inner conflict.

This cycle repeated itself, and the audience outside watched with great laughter and joy.

They were so eager to go in and play that they attracted 6% of the StarNet users within half an hour, causing the advertising platform to lag.

The captured players wailed in the dungeon, and after calming down, they deeply regretted their actions.

"Impulse is the devil, impulse is the devil!"

If there are any good items at the event, they won't have a chance to get them, the experience won't be as good as attending in person, and there will be negative consequences...

The viewership points for the works that we used to care so much about are now forgotten by everyone.

Not to mention gifts and votes.

Everyone was focused on the struggle, each thinking their own work was better, their own aesthetic sense was superb, and everyone else's was inferior.

Some players' actions were even more bizarre and infuriating, making them veritable conflict generators.

Holographic games are different from the games Lin Shu-ying played in her previous life; in holographic games, players are face-to-face.

In the past, most games had tools like game characters, game consoles, and control screens in between, which at least buffered 90% of the impulse.

Even so, they could still make so much noise that the game couldn't continue. In the holographic world, you can just take action and never use words.

In a space combat game, it's normal to hit a friendly warship with a single shot.

In games like Qingfengyi, where there are no mechs and players have to fight in their real bodies, the battle scenes are truly chaotic.

Fortunately, Qingfengyi's award presentation was compelling enough to quell the controversy.

Crashing is normal in other games.

The event now moves to its main theme: bamboo art exhibition.

Although Lin Shuying loves changing outfits, she can't steal the spotlight from the event, otherwise this event will be a failure.

This event leaderboard offers viewers and players an hour to appreciate and learn about bamboo art, including artworks created by players.

There are also artworks displayed by the authorities.

Players could have already completed all the blueprints for the various items, so Lin Shuying wouldn't have needed to add another decoration. However, most participants in the competition used their own innovative works, rarely using the official designs, so she had no choice but to add another one.

First, we viewed the official design, inside an eight-story pagoda.

The pagoda is incredibly beautiful, its exterior crafted from gold, while its interior features a mortise and tenon structure made of nanmu wood. When lightning strikes, it creates a dazzling, ethereal light effect, instantly elevating the pagoda's golden hue.

There are ninety-nine steps below, symbolizing the return to oneness.

There are ten Bagua furnaces around the perimeter, each burning with a different colored flame.

When you get close, the name of the flame will be displayed: Samadhi True Fire, Nanming Li Fire, Taiyang True Fire, Liuding Divine Fire, Taiyin True Fire, Ziwei Heavenly Fire, Jiutian Xuan Fire, Honglian Karmic Fire, Nirvana Fire, and Youming Ghost Fire.

The interstellar people were puzzled by the strange names of the flames. Shouldn't they be things like sodium burning yellow flames, phosphorus burning purple flames, and copper burning blue flames?

Below the flame's name are four large characters and three dots (ellipsis): To be explored...

It's infuriating for players; the mysterious name, the mysterious flame—there's quite a story behind it.

The players, in particular, felt it much more deeply than the audience.

Approaching different alchemy furnaces evokes different sensations. The dark blue-black ghost fire makes one feel lightheaded, somewhat disoriented, and dizzy.

If you get closer and there's no shielding to feel pain, you'll feel pain all over your body. If you do, a red halo will appear around the character, and the word "pain" will keep popping out.

The orange-red Samadhi Fire is extremely hot; getting close to it causes sweating, dry mouth, and a feeling of being burned alive.

After exploring for a while, the players ventured inside the pagoda. The interior was intricately decorated, with display shelves everywhere. However, unlike the exhibition hall in the Lantern and Decorations instance, the display shelves here had a distinctly artistic feel.

As if tailor-made for each artwork, the artworks of different heights and sizes are arranged in a staggered manner, creating a beautiful irregularity.

At the very center is the prized possession of this bamboo art exhibition: the Golden Bamboo Guanyin.

The Guanyin statue is two meters tall, standing on an exquisite lotus flower, her gaze slightly downwards, her face full of compassion.

He held the "Peace of Mind" in one hand and the jade bottle in the other.

There are three willow branches inside the jade bottle, and the willow branches are also made of bamboo.

The bamboo strips were split extremely finely, making the skin of Guanyin appear delicate and smooth.

The bamboo strips used for clothing, lotus flowers, vases, and other items are of different specifications, perfectly creating the texture of the figures' skin, clothing, and props. The bamboo strips were also treated with a baking method to change their color; Guanyin's skin is jade-like and silvery-white, while her clothes have a slight yellowish tint, resulting in distinct color layers.

"Oh no, the finished product looks like this! I regret it. Is it too late to make it again?"

The Guanyin bamboo craft is one of the most expensive items in this event, and the materials required are incredibly difficult for players. Initially, everyone only saw a simple drawing on the blueprints and didn't see the impressive finished product, so they gave up on making it.

After all, it's more cost-effective to collect one item than several.

That's what I thought at the time, but now I regret it.

This Guanyin statue is worth hundreds of other props.

"Looking to buy now, who's done it? Price is negotiable."

I bought them and put them in the yard; they look much better than stone lions.

High-end, powerful and good-looking.

The rich player is asking to buy a certain item, but no one is taking the job. It takes several days to grind for just one item.

Even a cunning player like Deng Yijun only managed to get two of them, managing to persuade the family's God of Cookery and Kitchen God to help collect materials, which shows how dedicated he was.

Next, there are double-sided bamboo fans, ten in total.

Peony fan, peach fan, Maitreya Buddha, God of Wealth, panda, black tiger, phoenix, mandarin ducks playing in the water, two dragons playing with a pearl, peach blossom beauty painting.

Each one is very beautiful, with a clear theme and stunning visuals.

When flipped up to the light, the image on it seems to come alive, emitting a faint glow.

There are also bamboo chairs, bamboo baskets, bamboo mats, bamboo horses, tea trays, etc., all placed on the first and second floors.

The third and fourth floors are dedicated to bamboo culture, featuring explanations of various aspects of bamboo culture, as well as ancient poems.

Lin Shuying racked her brains to come up with this idea; thankfully, she had visited a bamboo-culture-themed village in her previous life and experienced life there. Otherwise, this pagoda would have two fewer stories.

The exhibits here mainly consist of paintings and scrolls of poems, which are also very beautiful.

The fifth and sixth floors showcase bamboo bonsai, featuring various bamboo bonsai crafted together with carefully selected rocks. Within these small flowerpots, magical worlds are created, captivating visitors.

The potted plant has a tall pillar that is one or two meters high, and it grows simply.

There are also sculpted designs, such as bamboo root bonsai and ground-level bamboo bonsai, with many different styles.

The seventh and eighth floors are dedicated to bamboo in daily life, showcasing how bamboo houses, bamboo utensils, and bamboo artworks are used in everyday life.

Bamboo tables, sofas, benches, recliners, and other furnishings are placed in the outer corridor of the pagoda. Players can sit down and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Chinese martial arts world. This pagoda is located by the lake and is the tallest building in the area.

The river breeze dances through my hair, my heart is filled with turmoil, and I see nothing but emptiness. Looking back, I see nothing but emptiness, and then I look ahead and let the wind carry me on.

"Qingfeng is truly unbeatable when it comes to creating atmosphere!"

Many players who enjoy tranquility, sitting quietly, or appreciating the scenery can spend an entire day here.

Soon, the official exhibits ended, and our attention turned to the town.

Today is a special day. The streets are lined with all sorts of artworks created by players. Qingfengyi only owns 10% of these works, and the rest are given to players. He truly represents charity.

As you watch, viewers can vote for the work if they like it, and not vote if they don't.

The audience and players were dazzled, everything looked good, but nothing seemed quite right.

"Waaaaah, designer, you're really something! You actually let official works pave the way, how are players' creations supposed to get on the scene!"

"That's right, nobody's voting for my stuff anymore, boohoo."

"Don't miss out! This is the only design that rivals the official one. Aren't you going to vote?"

Some players gave up shopping and stood in front of their own booths to solicit votes.

Many streamers are increasing their perks to try and get on the leaderboard.

Streamer 1: "One vote gets you two thousand Star Coins. You'll make a profit if you vote. Send a screenshot and you're guaranteed to receive it."

Upon hearing the shouts from next door, Streamer 2 immediately increased the stakes: "One vote is worth four thousand interstellar coins. If you invest, you'll earn twice as much as the other side!"

Streamer 1: "Do you want to fight?!"

Viewers and fans of both actors flooded the screen with comments: "Let's fight! Let's fight!"

"Hey streamer, if you dare to fight with the guys next door, I'll send you a rocket launcher!"

"Hey streamer, if you dare to chop up the guy next door, I'll vote for you!"

"Hey streamer, let's fight! If you fight, I'll follow you!"

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