Chapter 219: Along the River During the Harvest Festival
With the end of the early access trial period for Minecraft, online players have very diverse opinions about the game.
Some find it interesting, and its block-building gameplay is quite novel. Others simply don't understand how Minecraft works, as the game seems to lack objectives.
In Don't Starve, players must develop little by little to survive. For example, in Don't Starve, if they don't quickly collect resources, the first dog attack will practically kill them. In addition, with the change of seasons, bosses, in addition to dogs, will also attack. It is clear that surviving in Don't Starve is not an easy task, not even in its easy mode.
However, in Minecraft, many players find it surprisingly easy. The most dangerous time in the game is night, unlike in Don't Starve, where players must survive next to a bonfire. The nocturnal atmosphere of Minecraft is also somewhat unsettling. But it is much easier to survive than in Don't Starve.
Dig a hole, bury some dirt, count to one, two, three, four, five, and you won't need to sleep in a bed. Just wait seven minutes for dawn and you will be practically out of danger. And if you are hungry, there are cows, sheep, and chickens. Minecraft has a lot of them.
If surviving in Don't Starve is a luxury, in Minecraft it is a piece of cake. Of course, the higher difficulty levels are another story.
As long as you don't try to commit suicide, you can be sure to survive. In this situation, many players do not understand the purpose of Minecraft.
That's why Alex added several guides for beginners. Players in the parallel world do not have much idea about sandbox games, much less about open worlds. For this reason, Alex needs to guide them, helping them to understand the fundamental appeal of the game. Once they understand it, it is time for the players to get out of control.
It is then that the industry discusses the lukewarm performance of Minecraft.
Alex and Nebula Games finally took action. Numerous video game portals published news and articles.
"In Minecraft, you can even travel to the capital of the Northern Song dynasty!".
"Is it really just a pixel game?".
"About how to recreate the scene of the riverbank of the Harvest Festival in Minecraft!".
Alex could not remain indifferent to this promotional initiative; he had already planned it. The buzz around Minecraft exploded instantly, attracting the attention of numerous designers and players in the industry.
But this was followed by a wave of confusion.
'Along the River During the Harvest Festival scene? What connection did Along the River During the Harvest Festival scene have with Minecraft? Could it be that Nebula Games had created an Along the River During the Harvest Festival scene in Minecraft using building blocks?'.
Many players were completely baffled, completely confused about what this meant.
Players, both experienced and novice, saw this news and, out of curiosity, clicked on the video links.
The video begins with a text message: "This video is a real scene from the game. All the buildings can be reproduced in the game...".
Upon seeing this text, the players did not react. But the next instant, the video appeared and everyone was shocked.
"My God! My roommate asked me why I was kneeling in front of the computer!".
"Is it a pixel game? Is it a damn pixel game? Is it really the pixel game that I've been playing these last few days?".
"Ah Wei has died! This scene, Alex, don't fool me, it's a computer animation!".
"Geez, it's really Along the River During the Harvest Festival! I thought you were just drawing a scroll, but you actually created the city for me!".
Countless players who clicked on the video were instantly stunned. No one could believe what they were seeing.
Those who had not played it were fine, but those who had played Minecraft were both excited and stunned.
'How could it be that the scene in this video was the same as the game they had played before?'.
The video first appeared with a faint drizzle. As the drops fell to the ground, it was as if they had traveled through a thousand years, back to the banks of the Bian River a thousand years ago.
In the cloudy and rainy sky, the drizzle fell on the deserted streets, as if alluding to the crisis that was hidden behind this prosperous city.
A melodious background music played, and the next instant the camera slowly ascended, encompassing the entire city and the river.
The camera slowly focused on the buildings, allowing a clear view of the streets and alleys, as well as the temples and attics.
Crossing the streets, canals, attics, and fields, the rain gradually subsided. The sun slowly rose, its rays illuminating the streets. The laughter and joy of countless people gradually became present on the streets.
Then, the video began to change with the camera.
Vendors and tourists lined the streets.
The boats that sailed down the canal transported poets, merchants, and dignitaries.
On the roads on the outskirts of the city, merchants drove their cattle and horses through the streets.
Farmers worked in the fields and children played.
As time passed, the city gradually sank into night.
Painted boats anchored in the center of the Bian River and countless floating lanterns floated in the sky.
The video faded to black and the melodious music faded.
Next, a behind-the-scenes video, with fast-forward images, recreated the fragmented construction of "Along the River During the Harvest Festival."
From scratch, it demonstrated that any player who desired these things could recreate them in the game.
In addition, Alex did not use post-processing to create the lighting and shadows of "Along the River During the Harvest Festival," relying completely on the lighting and shadow effects of the game. While post-processing improves the visual aspect, it is still a little artificial for the average player.
'It's like a photo: supposedly a natural photo, now with an improved one, even with makeup. Isn't that misleading?'.
Even so, the magnitude of "Along the River During the Harvest Festival," created in Minecraft, completely captivated the players.
In addition, Alex used the most advanced technology in this demonstration: the AI rendering technology that Galaxy Intelligent Technology has been developing. The accessories used last year were finally completed. Ethan also applied for patents for this technology.
This was the first time Alex used Minecraft, or rather, the demonstration of the Harvest Festival scene. The results were exactly what he expected.
However, the most advanced AI technology still consumes a lot of resources and requires high-level players. Therefore, Alex is asking Eric and his Nebula Games team to optimize it even further. However, it is clear that players have not yet been able to fully appreciate the effects of the video.
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