84. metaverse (3)
Taeyeon’s idea was simple.
A space for communication that all generations can enjoy lightly with PCs and smartphones.
“The basic space for communication will be the Everworld Housing System.”
At least 15 years from launch to now.
The contents that have been accumulated and modified during that period are changed to suit the new platform and applied one by one.
“The goal is to create a world that can provide small pleasures and fun of communication. There is no such thing as a grand goal. In a way, combining games and SNS… … It’s just a common idea.”
It is not a grandiose plan to create a metaverse game platform like Roblox. Now, the weight class of Roblox has become too huge to jump in, and it is impossible to catch up.
“Servers, developers, users. A world where these three objects are not burdened and each other is comfortable and enjoyable.”
A world close to SNS borrowed the form of a game.
“What is the little fun we are talking about here?
Taeyeon smiled at producer Kim Sanghee.
“That will be one of the big challenges that the development team will be thinking about and solving from now on. But isn’t this what PD Kim Sang-hee and the Everworld development team do best?”
“No, that’s right!”
Ever World.
It’s a game that was made a long time ago, so there are a lot of things that are lacking from the current point of view. The game playability of the biggest stem is also weak. However, the trivial content that can be seen as a side branch, especially the part about event development, was recognized by everyone.
That was the secret to keeping the team profitable anyway for over 15 years.
“I think PD Kim Sang-hee and the Everworld development team’s talents can be used in this field.”
“ah… … !”
PD Kim Sang-hee’s big eyes were wet.
It looked like it was going to burst into tears at any moment.
“A space for communication borrowed in the form of a game… … I think I know what to do! If you ask me, I will do my best!”
“For the time being, let’s work together with me. There are things I made as examples, and there are things I want to apply.”
“yes!”
And ask the final exam.
“You know what to do?”
“and… … He tries to make the very difficult things easy.”
“I am not asking for a lot. I just need help with the design. You have to go to America anyway because of Mars Games.”
Taeyeon smiled softly.
“It’s my idea, and since it’s a project that I want to proceed without having high expectations for profit, I will continue to take care of it.”
“What if… … .”
Choi Jong-hak’s face widened.
Taeyeon looked around and said.
“We will use existing resources as much as possible and try not to put a heavy burden on the company because it is a project that we want to proceed without burden. What’s the missing part… … You can make up for it by increasing the sales of other games.”
Taeyeon clapped her hands and rose from her seat.
“Okay, here we go. PD Kim Sang-hee, general manager Yu Myung-ah, and CP Jong-hak and Myung-hoon, let’s see me separately. Let’s talk over a cup of coffee.”
* * *
A quiet coffee shop away from the office building.
Choi Jong-hak asked as soon as he sat down.
“Isn’t that the idea you came up with after hearing the suggestion from Vice Dean Lee Min-ki?”
“yes. That person had too many expectations compared to his abilities and circumstances. A great man who has never even developed a game is suddenly developing a metaverse game platform… … It is nonsense.”
Everyone nods.
“And such a project is not something that can be carried out with only 1 or 20 billion won. It requires a lot of money, a lot of time and manpower… … The vice dean’s plan was too lax.”
“It was a crazy plan.”
Everyone agrees and nods their heads.
“The thoughts I had while listening to that story told me today. But there’s no reason why I should correct that to him. It had nothing to do with me, and Tim Park didn’t seem to like him very much.”
“Anyway, it’s a space for communication… … Not a bad idea in my opinion. The combination of games and social media? Let’s wait, then you must have a messenger function and you need social media, right? How are you going to do that? Are you going to develop that too? The form is too big… … .”
“There is no need to start all over again.”
“… … ?”
people who are bewildered.
Taeyeon explained with a smile.
“When I looked mainly at the projects that were folded or scrapped at the end, there were all sorts of things. Nepple game-only messenger, game SNS… … .”
“ah… … !”
“To revive and recycle abandoned projects. Anyway, that’s also Nexple’s property. Coincidentally, the responsible developers at the time are still working at Nexple.”
“okay? that’s awesome! Great. That makes things a lot easier!”
“that’s right. Rather than building from zero, it’s much easier to build something that has already been set up with a little modification. And what if the best developers at the time were still there… … .”
Choi Jong-hak and Park Myung-hoon nodded.
Taeyeon said to producer Kim Sang-hee, who was rolling her big eyes while biting on a straw.
“This project will involve three teams. SNS team. messenger team. And Ever World. These three things need to be meticulously interlocked.”
“Even if I think about it, I think I should do that!”
“Actually, the form is a bit big to make without burden. So, I will be the executive producer. PD Kim Sang-hee is in charge of the development studio as the director of New Everworld.”
“New Everworld… … .”
Suddenly, her eyes turned red and shed tears.
“uh? Why are you crying all of a sudden!”
“No, the person who smiled brightly just before was really… … .”
Everyone, including Taeyeon, is confused and doesn’t know what to do. Yoo Myung-ah, head of headquarters, silently held her hand.
PD Kim Sang-hee cried for a long time before speaking with a calm face.
“I am so moved to think that Everworld has been able to be revived like this… … .”
Is it because of the tears?
Taeyeon’s eyes were very bright.
“As expected, the CEO is amazing! To come up with such a great idea and think about moving on… … !”
Taeyeon, who was shy, talked to Choi Jong-hak for no reason.
“Anyway, your role is important. I plan to attach the Park team as soon as they join, so please do a good job designing the base system so that the three platforms can be connected and run stably.”
“Because I’m embarrassed… … anyways ok If I was alone, it might be a bit overwhelming, but there is nothing I can do if Team Park and my brother join in recycling the existing sauce.”
“PD Kim Sang-hee should also join.”
Wiping away the tears, he answered firmly.
“Sure! I’m the director of Everworld, and I can’t do anything I don’t know!”
“Do you know how to program?”
“I also played a lot of things like Minecraft and Roblox when I was younger. I developed it myself and also created and shared content. Oh, I did a lot of Tsukkur too… … While doing that, I mastered Japanese!”
“Hey, Tsukuru! Reminds me of the old days! I did a lot of that too… … .”
“It was fun!”
Suddenly, the topic of conversation changed to latte. Taeyeon also got along properly, checked the time, and finished the conversation.
“I’ll tell you the ID and password to access the data folder. It’s full of data I’ve worked on and collected related to Everworld, so check it out.
* * *
Returning to her seat, Kim Sang-hee clenched her fists tightly.
‘This is an opportunity not to be missed!’
It was a situation worth giving your life for.
It was an opportunity to develop Everworld, which I love so much, into a new platform with great people.
‘It’s ridiculous to call the team right now, and it’s right to focus on the take force first.’
still don’t know how
In fact, I wanted to share this happy news with my teammates right away. I wanted to say let’s get together again and evolve Everworld.
But I had to be patient.
You don’t know when and for what reason, and there’s no such thing as team members getting together right away.
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Making a quick decision, Kim Sang-hee accessed the data folder Taeyeon had shared.
Including the graphic resources of the Everworld cartoon rendering version that I checked in the conference room today, various plans and drafts, data, scripts, etc… … .
In addition to this, folders for past Nexle games, SNS and messenger projects that Taeyeon was planning to recycle were also included.
As he looked at them one by one, Kim Sang-hee felt a tremendous thrill.
‘This vast plan alone in that short time… … ?’
Isn’t Taeyeon the CEO of Nepple, a member of one of Korea’s top 10 conglomerates, managing countless projects?
‘And you’re the technical director of the Gwacheon theme park project, which is said to cost trillions of won, right?’
As Mars Games, they are also preparing overseas services and game academies.
‘It’s a project that people like me can’t handle even one properly and sit down… … .’
I couldn’t believe that I was working on this level of form while simultaneously working on such a huge thing.
‘I’m not a person?’
The more I looked at it, the more I felt that way.
‘Isn’t our representative an alien?’
It’s not just the amount, but the content is amazing.
‘Our representative… … He is the person I should trust and follow for the rest of my life!’
At this moment, Kim Sang-hee made up his mind.
‘I will risk my life to make this project successful.’
* * *
The news that Park Kyung-yeon was dropping out of school spread quickly.
Students came and protested with sad faces.
“No, where are you going to abandon us so suddenly?!”
“Suddenly dropping out of school… … I’m sorry!”
‘How did the rumor spread?’
To the crowd of students, Park Kyung-yeon said with an awkward smile.
“You don’t have to worry because I’ll help you with all the senior year 4 works and leave.”
At those words, the 4th graders seemed relieved, but the graders below them were different.
It means that the assets will not receive the strong support of Professor Park Kyung-yeon.
‘It’s not like I can take care of everything.’
In fact, even this was a big decision.
Because at Nexle, I wanted to join right away and participate in the ‘New Everworld Take Force’ first.
I want to do that only when I feel like it, but the disciples I teach now are stuck.
So, I requested the end of the month.
That was enough time for everyone to finish the game and release it.
And I was thinking of passing on the operating know-how as much as possible to everyone, including the Rising Studio.
That was the end of my professorship at Korea University Game Education Center.
In the evening, I had dinner with the principal of the school.
He has a generous appearance and a generous smile… … He was a good person not only on the outside but also in person.
“I’m so sorry. Deep down, I thought of Professor Park as a leader who would lead the future of our institute. Still, it’s good that a good opportunity has come to Professor Park again.”
He was a good person.
He was a benefactor who gave himself a chance to survive without dying. During my professorship, I took care of this and that and gave me mental comfort.
Park Kyung-yeon, who had been hesitant, opened his mouth as if he had made up his mind.
“Vice Dean Minki Lee.”
He talked about things that happened in the past.
“It was rejected by Nexle, but it seemed to me that some investment had already been promised by other companies. Sooner or later, he may lead the professors who follow him and leave.”
If there is a sudden gap, it can be quite difficult for the education center.
This is to warn you in advance.
“It’s a metaverse game platform… … .”
The dean sighed.
“That person has been like that for a long time. I had dreams that were too grand for my abilities. I wouldn’t say anything if that was all, but I’m weaker than people look and my clumsy side is stronger… … .”
Park Kyung-yeon actively sympathized.
It was because Taeyeon, Choi Jong-hak, and Park Myung-hoon made the same point.
The proposals he brought and the presentations he gave were nothing more than lax daydreams in the eyes of real experts.
‘The problem is, surprisingly, there aren’t that many real experts.’
How many discerning producers are skilled in game development and overflowing with successful experiences?
“Anyway, thanks for the good news. I didn’t know anything, and I almost got stabbed in the back of the head. Of course, it won’t stumble that much, but it’s true that you’ll be in trouble right away.”
“I think I can prepare well enough if the dean is popular.”
* * *
A month has passed.
In the meantime, all of the 4th grade students have succeeded in releasing the game and have achieved certain results. Although it did not receive much attention in the market, it was a very significant event from the perspective of education centers and students.
‘I’ll be able to grow higher based on this.’
Now my work at this school is over.
Thinking so, Park Kyung-yeon resigned from her professorship that day, submitted her resume to Nexple, and joined the New Everworld Takeforce team.