Chapter 1, Lucid Dreaming

On the desk, there are some files scattered in a disordered manner, varying in size, and the font on the files is very familiar, being the Ming Simplified characters

This is a company primarily engaged in game development and gaming platforms, and Fang Yu is a game planner for the company, or rather, a narrative planner

In the evolution of the world background ... ... 99 % ... ... 100 %

World Background: The first snowfall of 2056 arrived later than usual. The people of Blue Planet did not anticipate that once this snowfall began, it would never cease. The temperature plummeted, storms erupted, hail fell, and earthquakes occurred... During this time of frequent natural disasters, the entire world seemed to be encased in ice, and all of this happened in a short span of time. What was most alarming was that the sun appeared to have entered hibernation, its heat receding, and the illumination of Blue Planet began to diminish. The icy world during the day, the extreme cold wave at night, the changes at the technological grassroots level, human life flickered like a candle flame, destruction occurring almost in the blink of an eye. Now, the true winter apocalypse is also about to arrive.

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Fang Yu clicked her tongue in amazement

The same size of space, the same arrangement of desks, but what is different is not the computer setup with a monitor and host that he often uses, but rather a series of all-in-one computers that look exceptionally cool.

Evolution complete, loading the world

The project has just begun its initiation phase, and the work on system planning has already commenced. A few days ago, I completed the summary of my work from the previous project. As the new project has not yet reached my area of responsibility, I have been enjoying a leisurely period of downtime these past few days

Filtering in the database

Hmm? Reality World Simulator? A remarkable game from the fifth generation of Dream World, winner of the Golden Source Creative Gold Award, a new world experience

Suddenly, before his eyes, a long rectangular virtual projection screen of a light blue hue appeared, resembling flowing water. Various snowflakes were falling on this screen, and the edges of the rectangle were framed by transparent ice pillars, evoking a distinct sense of winter.

The content is clearly written, with large Simplified Chinese characters that clearly convey the background

In simple terms, it is just a clichéd story of an unexpected redemption through a game

I was originally sleeping soundly, but as I slept longer, I felt increasingly cold. Instinctively, I tried to pull down the blanket, but I couldn't reach it.

One can estimate and immediately awaken

Super Technology

This damn ... ...

Game planning actually involves various divisions of labor, such as numerical planning, system planning, and narrative planning, among others. Fang Yu, in her role as a narrative planner, primarily collaborates with system planners to develop the game's background setting and the dialogue system within the game

This is a vast and boundless space, where the entire area exudes a silvery technological aura, imparting an inexplicable sense of awe to the whole environment

Is this my inspiration? This idea is really great!

Fang Yu slammed her hand down decisively on the option of the apocalypse crisis.

What first caught the eye was a strange grid ceiling; this familiar ceiling layout prompted Fang Yu to turn her head and look around.

Fang Yu was very satisfied with this dream of his, not expecting such a wonderful idea to appear in his mind just like that. Although this idea may not necessarily be useful, it at least indicates that his thinking is still quite active and creative

As for the logic of this dream

Fang Yu clearly felt that he was currently in a dream; he knew he was sleeping and could even recall the last short video he watched before falling asleep

However, the combination of these fonts left Fang Yu once again astonished

Cognitive acceleration initiated, searching for safe points...

Well, I can enter a simulated reality while I sleep, where the background settings and even the culture undergo different changes, equivalent to another world. Moreover, the flow of time is not the same as in the real world. Tsk tsk tsk, if this game were to appear in reality, it would surely sell like crazy

Ah, I truly live up to my reputation

At midnight, Fang Yu, who was originally sound asleep, suddenly woke up

This is a dream

After playing for a while, having takeout, and playing a few rounds of a game with some friends, it was already 11 o'clock. Fang Yu and her friends continued to finish the last game before going offline. After washing up, she lay in bed and scrolled through short videos for a while. After it reached 11:45, she put down her phone and finally fell asleep peacefully before midnight.

Category: Apocalypse Crisis

Wow

Moreover, the material of this bodysuit appears to have the texture of steel, yet it is as soft as cotton fabric

but not fully awake

Fang Yu was awakened by fear

Pull the time back by one month, in the year 2028, October, with the sun shining brightly.

However, today's lucid dream indeed surprised him. Fortunately, he managed to maintain control and did not wake up. He could even feel his eyelids twitching a couple of times, and the space within the dream distorted for a moment, but ultimately it settled down again.

... ...

What is a lucid dream?

The bodysuit features a circular ring at the center of the chest, from which various golden and silver stripes resembling circuits extend, connecting to the limbs

The safety search is complete, beginning deployment

World Simulation Value: 95%

Just when he was bewildered, the next scene left him even more confused

Some of the drawers of the tables here have been pulled out, as if they have been rummaged through. The floor is in disarray, scattered with documents, broken glass cups, and various other items.

The nature of the work bears some resemblance to that of certain unsuccessful writers

As the previous project has concluded, it is said to have received a favorable response. This game has also brought considerable bonuses to the entire planning department. Recently, the company has been engaged in the design of a new single-player survival game.

Fang Yu looked down at the black bodysuit she was wearing.

Therefore, he did not feel surprised

Fang Yu timely clocked out after the last 59 seconds, and only after 17:30:01 did she use the software to check out from work, happily picked up her backpack, and left the company

Indeed, the sweet and charming words of the girls in the game were designed by such a rough and burly man

Successful deployment

Since graduating and starting work, Fang Yu's days have been like this; there may be small fluctuations, but this kind of life is the truest reflection of him

The world has been chosen! - "Ice Age"

Although it is already the season approaching autumn, the city of Yuanhai, one of the five major furnace cities of the Ming Dynasty, does not exhibit the desolate scene typical of autumn at this moment. The green willows and lush grass by the sidewalk, under the blazing sun, still resemble the height of summer.

This virtual reality game, Fang Yu had only seen in novels, while games in the real world have so far only remained within computers

Originally dressed in pajamas, she touched her body and the book, but it did not have the soft, velvety texture of fleece, which instantly alerted Fang Yu and brought her to full awareness

The time spent idly always passes so quickly, and before long, it is time to leave work

Understood, is it now time to choose the type of game

Current World: "Ice Age: The Winter is Coming"

The layout of the entire space closely resembles the place where Fang Yu works

Who can tell me what the hell is going on?!

It is well known that Qidian is an orphanage

... ...

Extracting host data

Fang Yu looked at the three options before her

Fang Yu is leisurely petting a fish at her company's workstation

Confirmation of the global background

The densely packed yet orderly arrangement forms an extremely tight pattern characterized by fluid beauty in its lines, appearing exceptionally magnificent and possessing a distinctly sacred quality

At the age of thirteen, Fang Yu's grandfather passed away due to a myocardial infarction, and his parents also left him in an accident when he was fourteen. Subsequently, he was assigned to a Qidian orphanage in the Fengzhi District of Yuanhai.

Fang Yu was both amazed and astonished by her own creativity

Game Mode: Easy

Lucid dreaming is not unfamiliar to Fang Yu. Although it is rare, he has had the fortune of experiencing it, and he has even encountered a series of dreams.

In order to avoid feeling drowsy at work tomorrow, he subconsciously refrains from engaging in some deeper thoughts

As the final surge of information flooded into her brain, Fang Yu felt a wave of drowsiness wash over her, and thus, she fell asleep once more in her dreams

This appears to be an office

Urban, Reality, Science Fiction

Wait a minute, why does this seem so familiar? ... Regardless, as an experienced player of single-player survival games, shouldn't I first have an experience of the apocalypse and enjoy the fun of scavenging?

The evolution of the background world is at ... ... 1 %

However, after waking up, he was bewildered

If it weren't for the fear that she would easily wake up if she observed herself too closely, Fang Yu would have even considered taking off her clothes to have a good look. For a game designer, this is an excellent source of inspiration and creative material

However, for the other party, Yu...

Fang Yu is one of the members of the Yuanhai Qidian Orphanage

In the center of the square stands an enormous golden mask adorned with peculiar patterns. The forehead of the golden mask is embedded with nine gemstones of various colors. From each gemstone, a white arc extends, surrounding the mask and intersecting, running parallel, crossing, bifurcating, and then outlining arcs.

The screen displays rows of familiar fonts in a square style.

Does dreaming still involve logic

If this is a dream, then everything must be created based on one's own knowledge and thoughts, and such a technologically advanced and realistic design of clothing makes him involuntarily admire himself

Before he could continue his research, three options suddenly appeared before his eyes, and then a stream of information inexplicably emerged in Fang Yu's mind

Gaming is one of the few hobbies that Fang Yu has in this world, and it is likely one of her primary interests. Fang Yu has a rather special affection for gaming.

What on earth are urban and reality? It must be science fiction

Lucid dreaming is actually a very interesting experience, and one is often reluctant to wake up

After squeezing into the crowded subway, Fang Yu arrived home from work. After happily ordering takeout, she opened her computer, logged onto her company's gear platform, and started playing her favorite sandbox game.

That period of time was not a good memory for the other party, Yu, and he did not wish to recall it; however, during that time, the game indeed served as a special point of memory for him