Chapter 1, A Familiar World (Part 1)

Every time he dreams of these fragmented images, Hede is always flooded with a wealth of inspiration, which he then integrates into the game world he envisions.

Heide is a self-taught game designer (as he claims), who has loved daydreaming and indulging in various eclectic studies since childhood. After graduating from high school, he entered various training programs to learn game design, art, music, and planning, driven by his dreams. With great ambition, he aims to create domestically produced high-quality games and become a top game designer

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A world has been destroyed ... ... '' Heade moved the mouse to circle all the folders related to this plan, silently clicked the permanent delete button on the screen, and stared blankly as the deletion progress bar flashed rapidly.

In preparation for today's self-recommendation, He De devoted considerable effort to conceptualizing the entire game world background. The script and settings alone amount to no less than one million words. He meticulously designed numerous distinct main characters, complemented by exquisite illustrations, and integrated various fantastical elements into the game world setting. Additionally, he endeavored to make the various races and both major and minor characters in the game more endearing, striving to ensure that his work could take a commercial route

Perhaps this is merely a fantasy born from my excessive reading of novels and playing of games. Heid chuckled self-deprecatingly and let out a slight sigh

These elven cavalry are not only extremely fast but also possess formidable impact. With the various supportive spells cast by the elven spellcasters wielding staves in the rear, the elven side, despite being slightly outnumbered, has managed to firmly suppress the coalition of nearly one hundred troops from multiple races.

Isn't this a bit ridiculous? I don't think many people can accept such a setting

However, now everything is in vain

He picked up a half-broken sword blade from the ground, and using the shiny edge and the surface of a book as a mirror, he saw his current appearance. He discovered that he had transformed into the figure of his youth, a somewhat frail boy of about thirteen or fourteen with black hair.

The game director remained noncommittal and continued to experience the works of Blackhead

"How could you portray the elves as warmongers? Everyone knows that elves are typically depicted as gentle, docile beings who love nature, characterized by their long ears and striking beauty. How can you justify this approach?" The game director of the company asked with a displeased expression.

He let out a sigh and quietly opened the backup on his computer, preparing to take one last look at the work he had done. Although it was still a rough draft and a failed attempt.

At least Heid often sees in his dreams those creatures that exist only in fantasy, possessing peculiar appearances and abilities, each with their own lives and realms, differing values, and their own joys and sorrows

It turns out that I have been on the wrong path for the past few years, and the efforts made during these years have largely been in vain. How could this not make He De feel frustrated

However, the final result is ... ...

Nearby, there is indeed a soldier resembling a tiger tribe orc clad in heavy armor, but just now, Heid attempted to lift the large sword that the orc had dropped beside him and could not manage it at all, not to mention the thick armor on his body or the large shield that had a corner damaged beside him

The corpses nearby are clearly not from a fantasy film set; this black head can be certain that the makeup props could not be this realistic

However, today's players have grown weary of monotonous settings. I believe there should be breakthroughs in the world-building aspect, using innovative concepts to attract a new generation of players..." Heid earnestly expressed his views.

The other half rides a beast resembling a saber-toothed tiger, measuring over six meters in length, while holding in each hand a semi-circular, bone-like curved blade exceeding one and a half meters in length. The blades, clearly not made of metal, emit a chilling, ethereal glow. The vine armor worn by these elven knights is even thicker and is covered with peculiar leaf-shaped plates. These deep blue, leaf-like plates are not merely plant material; they appear incredibly resilient and emit an eerie blue-green luminescence.

The number of the elves is relatively small, with Blackde counting only eighty of them. Half of these are mounted on tall and strong unicorn-like creatures, adorned in exquisitely woven light armor made of rattan. There are ten wielding staffs, occasionally casting various blue and green glowing support or attack spells. The remaining thirty are archers armed with bows and arrows. These ranged attackers are moving back and forth on the periphery, casting spells or continuously shooting cold arrows.

On one side is a multi-racial coalition... on the other side are the elves, right? However, these elves seem to have ears that are considerably longer than those of the dead ones on the ground... Blackde felt a bit puzzled; his eyesight seemed to have improved. It is known that he originally had mild myopia, yet now he could actually see the length of the ears protruding from the helmets at such a distance.

In summary, game design cannot be approached in such a manner; it must follow a professional path. One must either focus on planning, art, programming, or even music, but do not harbor the delusion that one person can handle all aspects. You should carefully consider your future direction. In the end, the game director kindly offered He De some candid advice

However, although dreams are abundant, reality is always stark.

I believe this will broaden the development direction, providing players with different exploration and development enjoyment

Is it possible that there truly exists such a fantastical parallel world in the mysterious vastness of the universe

The other party shook their head: "I think it will only make people feel irritated. Moreover, you have designed so many props, monsters, and resources that it is overwhelming at first glance"

In my setting, the Elven race worships nature; however, we also understand that nature has never been peaceful. Nature embodies the principle of survival of the fittest, where the competition among species is dictated by the laws of nature. In fact, nature is the most brutal manifestation of the law of the jungle. The Elven philosophy is to let the brilliance of nature envelop the entire land. Moreover, the Elven race possesses extraordinary physical attributes and arcane talents, along with long lifespans and abundant natural resources. It is entirely normal for such a race to become powerful and prosperous

Heide felt that he might be somewhat cold-blooded by nature. How should I put it? I remember a year ago, when I accidentally came across a car accident scene with a friend. Upon seeing the gruesome sight of blood and flesh, my friend, a burly man nearly 1.9 meters tall, immediately vomited and did not eat for three days. However, I felt nothing at all and continued to enjoy my meals and sleep as usual.

Just now, He De has confirmed through a very simple method that he has indeed experienced a transmigration and rebirth, as he noticed some changes in himself upon waking up. His hands and feet have become shorter and thinner, and the slight beer belly that had developed due to his laziness in exercising and irregular diet has also disappeared

Suddenly, the computer screen flashed with a bright white light

Even now, Heid lowered his body and lay among the pile of corpses, keeping an eye on the nearby combatants while surveying the strange "dead" around him. Although he was undoubtedly frightened inside, he felt only a slight discomfort at the bloody scene.

How is this possible? Since your world setting is a fantasy background, elves should naturally be kind and beautiful; this is an established traditional setting. Moreover, why are there no settings for orcs, dwarves, or demon races in this world? Isn't it too monotonous?

"I have failed, even my own life plan has failed..." Heide returned to his rented room feeling very dejected

Indeed, Heid is a very clichéd and overused time traveler. The specifics of the situation must be traced back to two days ago. At that time, Heid was still living a peaceful life as an ordinary member of the global family on Earth

Indeed, Heid is changing his outfit. He is now certain that he has crossed over to another world. Fortunately, due to the hot weather at home, he was only wearing shorts, so as long as he changes into the clothing of the local inhabitants here, there will be no suspicious remnants left behind.

In the sparsely vegetated wasteland, nearly a hundred corpses lay around, while about two to three hundred meters away, two groups of people were engaged in a chaotic battle

Apart from the clothing, Heid could find nothing else of use as he looked around. The dead refugees, resembling both humans and half-elves, were all in tattered clothes, emaciated and haggard, with not even a stick by their side, let alone any valuables or weapons

No, I will explain the concepts of orcs, dwarves, and demon races in another way, just a little further back

Heide is a person who is quite sentimental about the things he loves. In his view, designing a virtual world for a game is akin to the legendary gods creating the universe. Now, he is compelled to destroy this world he has painstakingly created, including the countless lives within it, even though to the average person, these are merely a collection of virtual data.

They, like humans, are advanced intelligent beings that have evolved over a long period of time, coexisting in a world of swords and magic, continuously developing along a unique historical and cultural trajectory, with everything subtly situated between reality and fantasy

The system is quite complex, as a single command actually has twenty branching options, which is completely unnecessary. If it were to be implemented, players would definitely end up smashing their keyboards.

Heedfully observing the group of fighters engaged in a chaotic melee two to three hundred meters away, Heid slowly maneuvered his body, pulling over a poor soul who had lost his head, and gradually stripped away the extremely rudimentary clothing that seemed to be woven from a coarse material.

Is it possible that the fantasies we humans perceive are a form of unknown projection of information from a truly existing fantastical world into our minds, allowing humanity to conceive of these fantastical ideas

Stay calm, you must stay calm, first hide well, and wait for everything to end. Upon regaining consciousness, Heid immediately noticed many anomalies

On that day, he took his most prized work to the largest game company in the country to recommend himself. He dreamed of being recognized for his talent, hoping that he might be able to join the company and personally create the game he had designed

This dead one should be an orc, with a tiger tail protruding from its rear... It must be a tiger tribe orc, but this orc surprisingly has two pairs of ears; beneath the tiger ears, there is a pair resembling human ears, and its fur is also not very dense...

These should be elves, but their ears are not particularly long. The majority of the others appear to be humans, and they all seem to be refugees

Sometimes, Heid often wonders whether the fantastical worlds imagined by humanity are truly just fantasies. Are those small and adorable fairies, the wild and fierce orcs, the beautiful and proud elves, the honest and stubborn dwarves, and that incredibly magical world of swords and sorcery merely products of imagination?