VM is an abbreviation.
Its full name is "vital signs monitor", which is almost standard equipment in all shelters.
However, Chu Guang saw it for the first time.
In fact, the function of this thing is far more than just "vital signs monitoring", but more like a wrist-mounted computer that integrates physical examination, positioning, communication, mapping and some functions of a black box.
As if worried that Chu Guang would not be able to use it, the system provided an instruction manual very considerately and presented it to him in the form of a light blue pop-up window.
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1. Monitor the wearer's vital signs and activities, collect information including heart rate, respiration, blood pressure, blood oxygen concentration, hormones in sweat, DNA morphology, etc., and conduct a comprehensive analysis of the collected information and present it in a specific data form.
2. After monitoring the wearer's life activities disappear, VM will automatically archive the "death recording" in the cache data, and continuously send encrypted signals containing relative distance and direction information through the transmitter in the chip to facilitate the recovery of search and rescue personnel.
3. The VM device can intermittently emit a laser of a specific frequency within a certain range to perform three-dimensional mapping of indoor spaces. The maximum mapping radius is 5m, and it will be attenuated by air humidity and dust particles. This function is very useful when exploring buildings. Large obstacles such as walls, doors, and boxes can be marked, and the data can be shared after uploading.
4. The power supply of the VM is provided by a thermal sensing battery. It can be charged under light conditions or near heat sources such as fire. Under low power conditions, it can absorb the natural heat emitted by the wearer to slowly charge, and automatically switch to energy-saving mode to run the device at the lowest power.
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In addition to the common functions mentioned in the manual, Chu Guang also learned from Xiao Qi that in principle all VM devices can be recompiled through the compiler.
In other words, if the hardware itself allows, as long as a few "very useful" small plug-ins are added to these VMs, Chu Guang can know where each player is, what they are doing, and even hear what they say.
"Oh my god, this thing is a bit powerful!"
No.
It's simply too powerful!
Chu Guang would like to call it the "Emperor's Happy Watch"!
When the time comes, everyone will have one, and no one is allowed to take it off for me!
No, wait...
Chu Guang, who was excited for a few seconds, quickly calmed down.
Think carefully, if I force players to tie a mobile phone on their arms, wouldn't it seem that I am forcing them to do something?
People have a rebellious mentality.
And free things will never be cherished.
Looking at the VM in his hand, Chu Guang touched his chin and said thoughtfully.
"To be honest, this wrist computer... can't be cheaper than the plunderer's crappy gun, right? I think it's at least 30 silver coins a piece."
Xiao Qi raised the camera.
"But master, I heard that this kind of VM is very common in the shelter? And considering the convenience of maintenance and durability, the technical content is actually not very high..."
Chu Guang: "Well, it's still 40 silver coins a piece, and you need to reach the citizen level to buy it."
Xiao Qi: "... Master?"
Chu Guang looked back at Xiao Qi standing next to him.
"Xiao Qi, do me a favor. I want to add some functions to these VMs. Can you do it?"
Xiao Qi was obviously stunned.
"... Yes, it can be done as long as the hardware conditions allow, but what specific functions do you want to add to it?"
"Attribute panel! Taskbar! Map! Chat window!"
Is it still a game without these things?
Many players have complained that you can only check your level and experience after you log off the line. You can't open the character interface at any time to check your level, experience, abnormal status and buff effects. What's the difference between this and the garbage game "Earth OL"?
Another point of complaint is the task system.
Although it is not written on wooden boards and plastic boards now, but changed to paper on wooden boards, the essence has not changed. It is still too troublesome to check the progress of task completion.
And the most important thing is that it wastes too much paper!
This is not environmentally friendly.
As for the map function, it is a pleasant surprise.
Chu Guang didn't expect that this VM was so awesome, and it also has laser mapping. In the future, players will take it to scavenge, which is equivalent to exploring the map for the shelter.
Moreover, it is clear at a glance where the search has been done and where the search has not been done. Those hidden spaces and secret passages that are easily overlooked can also be more easily exposed. The efficiency of scavenging has been increased by more than double!
The most important thing is that allowing players to automatically upload maps also saves a considerable amount of Chu Guang's own workload.
Before, the exploration of maps was done by players' physical scouting.
For example, a player who is doing a scavenging task went to a place on the pre-war map, and then told the manager what the situation there is now after returning.
The content that needs to be told orally includes but is not limited to changes in the terrain? Are there many alien species? Are there any traces of human activities and so on.
This job sounds easy, but it is really torture to execute it. A hundred mouths can tell a hundred different versions.
Some people have a very poor sense of direction. They simply go to places that are not indicated on the map, but they talk about it seriously. Chu Guang is overwhelmed by it.
Now with VM, I finally don't have to listen to these idiots telling me about the road conditions in the wasteland. Bringing VM back and uploading it is done, and the explored map data can also be synchronized to the official website database.
Players don't even need to take the initiative to operate this work.
Chu Guang directly let Xiao Qi operate it for them automatically.
"The attribute panel, task system, and map are all easy... but the chat window is a bit difficult. Although the VM has a transmitter, it is not a dedicated communication chip. There is no problem sending and receiving text messages and updating the task panel near the shelter, but it is a bit troublesome if it is a little far away."
So.
Chu Guang touched his chin and thought for a moment.
"Then there is no rush for the chat function for the time being. Let's develop these three functions of the attribute panel, task, and map first. I will find you a few templates to use later."
The function is not perfect, and it will only be complained by the stupid netizens if it is developed. It is better to wait until it is perfected in the future. Besides, there is now a "square" and an "official website", which is enough to brag to those players.
"Okay, Master!"
Looking at the energetic Xiao Qi, Chu Guang nodded with satisfaction and turned back to the B1 floor.
It is now three o'clock in the morning in the wasteland time, and three o'clock in the afternoon in the real world, which is when the number of players in the game is the least.
It is also the best time to update!
Walking to the computer in the resident hall and sitting down, Chu Guang yawned and took out his small notebook from the drawer and opened it, then opened the text document for collecting materials.
Everything is ready, except for ctrlv and c.
Chu Guang moved his fingers and smiled.
It's time to do the planning work!
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Official website:
[Wasteland OL Closed Beta Server Alpha 0.5 Version Update Announcement. ]
[Major Update:
1. The number of closed beta players increased to 200.
2. Major changes to the attribute panel, task system, and map functions.
3. The B2 floor of the shelter is officially opened!
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[Optimization:
1. More realistic snowy weather effects. As time goes by, the land will harden, the river will freeze, and even the lake will freeze.
2. A charcoal fire is added to the weapon shop for heating. Please give the boss lady some encouragement to cheer her up, which can increase her favorability.
3. The refresh frequency of wild monsters is more suitable for the severe cold climate.
4. Richer details inside the shelter.
5. Fixed a small number of bugs.
6....
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[With the increase in the number of people, the player manual and user convention have been updated to version 3.0. Players who have obtained closed beta qualifications should check them in time to avoid giving you a bad game experience. ]
[Current number of reservations: 1007 people]
[In addition, the "Winter is Coming" expansion pack has officially ended, and the title of Winter Warrior has been issued to 90 qualified closed beta players, and the player's ID will be included in the Hall of Fame. Winter is coming, shiver in the cold winter, survivors! ]
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There is a lot of content in this update.
If I don't brag to the players and talk about it in detail, Chu Guang is always worried that the players will think that he, as a planner, has not done his job.
It's still the same old rules.
After posting the update announcement, Chu Guang immediately posted the edited developer log.
"Developer Log: Alpha 0.5 Version"
Guang: "Hello everyone, I am your dear planner! After draining 5 engineers from the technical team, our server finally changed from potatoes to sheep's horn potatoes! Now it can accommodate 200 players entering the server at the same time. Are you happy? Are you excited? Go and check your backstage mailbox! Applause to the European emperors!"
"The biggest change in this version update is mainly the attribute panel that the closed beta players have called for the most! The task panel! And - the extra map function! Are you happy?"
"I am as happy as you! Under the temptation of baked potatoes, the programmers in the development department finally understood what function we want."
"Of course, please don't be too happy too soon. For the sake of player game experience and game authenticity, we finally made a decision after five consecutive days and nights of department meetings to integrate this part of the function into a special prop called "vital sign monitor (VM)."
"After reaching the citizen level, players only need to pay 40 silver coins to purchase the item. Due to the special setting of the item, each player is limited to one, and it is bound to the account, cannot be untied, and cannot be transferred. If your teammate is unfortunately killed, please remember to take back his VM, otherwise the shelter can only deduct 10 silver coins from his account for the reward of the "equipment recovery" task."
"As long as you are in the shelter or near the sanatorium, VM can connect to the shelter's server and complete the task acceptance operation."
"In addition to the task bar, the core function of VM is the attribute panel! Through a small screen, you can easily view the development progress of the gene sequence, character attributes, gain or loss effects, as well as contribution points and identity level."
"Of course, there is no need to show your contribution points at all. VM itself is a symbol of identity and power! Because in our setting, only "citizens" who have made outstanding contributions to the shelter are worthy of this honor. And having it will also mean that you are no longer a rookie from now on, but a warrior who is truly qualified to adventure in the wasteland!"
"In addition, VM's own laser mapping function can accurately capture obstacles and walls at close range for you, and upload the map data to the shelter server. Even if you are a road idiot, you can find your way home, and your mother will no longer have to worry about you getting lost in the wasteland!"
Click, upload.
Done!
Chu Guang stretched, pushed the chair away and stood up.
After staying up until dawn for two consecutive days, even if his body was made of iron, it was a bit too much.
This time he planned to sleep until noon and try to adjust his work and rest schedule.
Thinking of this, Chu Guang looked at Xiao Qi squatting in the corner.
"Xiao Qi, don't forget to wake Xia Yan up when it's time."
"Okay, Master."
After explaining the last thing, Chu Guang went back to the next room to sleep happily.
Just when Chu Guang was sleeping soundly, the discussion on the official website about "Alpha0.5 version" was almost unstoppable!