The Game Developer Who Left the Company Is Too Competent

19. Full service (1)

“PD-nim, did something good happen?”

“Your face looks good.”

Everyone I met said the same thing. So I tried to manage my expression, but it was not easy.

How do I make myself laugh?

The mood is good, so the work goes well and the atmosphere of the meeting is refreshing.

‘If it were always like today.’

* * *

Nexle’s marketing offensive has begun.

They recruited the most popular Hollywood actors to make CFs and distributed them to broadcasting stations, subways, and streaming sites. Wherever the media existed, it was inevitable to see advertisements for Monster Eater.

Top of the main portal site.

A special banner with an event pop-up window was also installed in the most expensive space. Monster Eaters also appeared on the packaging of famous food companies.

In this situation, not only users but also the industry stuck out their tongues.

-Wow, you’re determined to spend money on Nexle. I heard that they have already budgeted close to 50 billion won for advertising costs, and they are very determined and supportive.

-But Monster Eater already has game quality and localization quality, so it seems like it will hit the jackpot as soon as it launches.

-Marketing + development costs in one month seems to be enough to pull out. If 100,000 people pay a flat rate right now, how much would that be? DDDD

It is not simply importing popular foreign games, it is a game that actively participates in development.

It is well known that the global version patch started referring to the Korean version during OBT.

Producer Satoshi Takizawa said that Big Bang-like changes would begin in Monster Eater through official Korean service.

Not only gamers, but also developers were alert. It was to the extent that there were already places that were trying to analyze Taeyeon’s method and introduce it.

* * *

‘I arrived at the company first today… … !’

… … I thought it was someone else.

“Tae-hee, you came early.”

“Ah, is the PD here?”

It was Seong Tae-hee of the art team, the most popular person in the company.

She approached Taeyeon, who was preparing for work, and said.

“PD-nim always arrives first, right?”

“Not necessarily.”

“AD and other staff said that. Early morning is the only time I can get a cup of coffee from the PD.”

After accessing the intranet and checking in, Taeyeon stood up.

“Shall we go to the cafeteria?”

“I’ll have a good drink!”

The freshness unique to college students remains in his bright smile.

‘Do you have something to say?’

She was fiddling with a disposable coffee cup with her long hands. Taeyeon asked first because it seemed like it was a difficult matter to get out easily.

“If you have something you want to say, feel free to do so.”

Taehee asked if those words gave her a bit of courage.

“I have been curious about something for a long time.”

“Tell me.”

“What did PD-nim evaluate me as good and hire him?”

“Did you see the possibility as high?”

“Possibility?”

“You don’t know our studio method yet? It wasn’t that I was chosen, I was chosen naturally because I deserved to be chosen. I had no involvement in the hiring process.”

“ah… … .”

“Why, someone is pointing at Taehee and calling it a parachute?”

It couldn’t be.

It was because the priority for hiring was a personality that matched their skills.

‘Still, they don’t know about human affairs.’

Seong Tae-hee hesitated for a moment before speaking.

“I wondered if I really deserved to be here. If you are motivated to try something, you are bound to make a big mistake.”

It was a problem that every new employee had to do at least once.

Unless you are an experienced person, no matter how much you learn at an academy or school, you will not be able to do anything when you actually practice.

“Originally, until the second year, everything was foolish. It’s not because Tae-hee is an idiot, it’s normal, so don’t worry.”

“But modeler Choi Ye-ji is really good at it… … Not too long ago, I received a lot of compliments from AD.”

Choi Ye-jin was from Konkuk University Game School and was one of two new recruits.

In terms of academic background, it was nothing compared to Seong Tae-hee, but her passion and talent were outstanding than anyone else.

‘The way I see it, both of them are there.’

Apparently, they are the same rookies, they are on the art team, and they are of similar gender and age, so they seem to feel a sense of rivalry.

“You were treated as an ace at school, right?”

“yes? It’s not… … .”

Seeing that I couldn’t openly deny it, it seems that I was right.

“I thought I would be able to play an active part at work, but it’s not as easy as I thought, so I’m embarrassed.”

“… … .”

“All originally elite developers feel confused in such a situation.”

An incomprehensible expression!

‘I thought my enthusiasm seemed a bit excessive, but was this the reason?’

Passion to do better than others!

So, the desire to be recognized!

That was the driving force that moved Seong Tae-hee.

“What is your dream, Tae-hee?”

“Me? I am… … .”

She gave her first bashish, shy smile.

“Being like PD.”

“Like me?”

“yes.”

“Why do you want to be like me?”

“You are the best game producer I think!”

A new beginner who lacks experience.

It just made me laugh, but on the other hand, it was also cute because it seemed like I was watching my rookie days.

‘At that time, I also wanted to be like CEO Kang Gun. He looked great like a god.’

But he wasn’t like that.

Dreams are bound to break someday.

“You are overestimating me. It happened because I just did it, I’m not such a great person.”

“Still, I want to be like PD. PD-nim, you know me well, right? What should I do from now on?”

Emotions such as envy and trust with big eyes come burdensomely.

What should I say?

Taehu, who thought for a moment, opened his mouth.

“First of all, you need to understand all the team and part tasks you are in charge of.”

“And team work?”

“of course. I used to be a system designer, but I know everything about planning, including balance, levels, and quests. And I know a lot about the overall business of the company besides development, including programming, art, marketing, and human resources.”

Taehu emphasized.

“That’s what game producers do. So experience is important. I have to study without stopping. For Tae-hee, it’s better to aim for a part leader, team leader, and AD before being a producer. Producers are the next thing to think about.”

Step by step, Taeyeon showed me the way she came up. As a result, dozens of minutes flew by.

‘Isn’t it enough if I told you this much?’

“Let’s go to work now.”

I’m trying to stand up

“Hey, wait a minute!”

“What happened?”

“Ho, ho, maybe… … .”

Seong Tae-hee, who stuttered badly with a red-hot face.

“… … Have you ever met a woman?”

Taeyeon is not an idiot.

“yes. I am dating a nice woman and thinking of getting married.”

“… … .”

The face of the falling sky.

“The question is, is this the end?”

“Yes, yes… … .”

“Then let’s go.”

“Yeah… … .”

Seong Tae-hee stands up with a downcast face.

“Uh, Tae-hee? Anything bad… … .”

“Miss Tae-hee! Let’s talk about work over a cup of coffee together… … !”

Until she returned to her seat, Sung Tae-hee did not speak to anyone.

Taeyeon focused on her work without even paying attention.

* * *

‘hmm?’

Lee Young-ae, head of the original painting team and art director of the D project, noticed that Seong Tae-hee’s expression was particularly dark.

To the point where even the male staff couldn’t dare approach.

‘I see what’s going on.’

then passed it like that.

“Isn’t Tae-hee acting strange these days?”

“hmm. The person who always smiles brightly and works diligently and enthusiastically in his work has changed.”

“what… … Since everyone treats her like a princess, she seems to know that she really has become something.”

Bad stories were going around about Seong Tae-hee.

Lee Young-ae also sensed it.

“Say something to Seong Tae-hee. You seem to be having trouble concentrating these days.”

Lee Young-ae thought it was time for her to step out.

Seong Tae-hee was sitting in her seat, blankly staring at the monitor.

‘That’s obviously… … .’

His experience as a veteran sends a signal.

The face of a woman who suffered a broken heart!

Sending messages cautiously.

[Shall we have coffee together? I’ll shoot Star X’s!]

No reaction.

His face is facing the monitor, but in reality, it means that he is preoccupied with something other than the monitor.

After sending several messengers, a response came.

After looking around, he checks himself and doesn’t know what to do.

Lee Young-ae, Wonhwa team leader, stood up with a smile.

Seong Tae-hee followed Lee Young-ae with her head bowed like a guilty person. After leaving the huge company building and arriving at Star X Coffee Shop, which is quite far away, even after ordering a drink, he is speechless.

Lee Young-ae suggested a drink.

“Listen comfortably while drinking.”

“yes… … .”

It was only after confirming that Seong Tae-hee drank the drink.

“Taehee, was it by any chance?”

“… … !”

stabbing involuntarily

It was confirmed that his guess was right at the startled look.

“Could it be that the target is PD-nim?”

Now, it is a face that even a ghost can see.

Stuttering with a white face.

“Uh, how did you know?”

Soon, she discovered a habit that even she herself did not know.

“Tae-hee, didn’t you know that the way you treat PD is strangely different from the way you treat other male employees?”

“Me, me?”

“yes. This is Tae-hee.”

“which… … How?”

“Taehee is basically a nice and kind person, but the other male employees look like a talking gorilla.”

“Foot!”

The unexpected analogy instantly burst into laughter.

Lee Young-ae raised her index finger with a serious face.

“However, when dealing with PD-nim, he made an expression as if flowers were blooming in the spring breeze. I felt it when I saw it. ah! Seong Tae-hee fell in love with our handsome and talented PD-nim!”

“Oh, not so much! just. therefore… … .”

Seong Tae-hee, who was hesitant, tried to make excuses with a red face.

“It was just a little bit on my mind. very little… … .”

Lee Young-ae smiled silently.

Seeing her infinitely caring appearance, Seong Tae-hee unknowingly confessed her concerns.

I kind of wanted to do that.

“aha. It looks like our producer has a girlfriend he wants to marry! When Tae-hee heard that, she was in despair.”

“… … .”

“I fully understand. In fact, there are a lot of people who like not only Taehee, but PD Yoo Taeyeon.”

“Really?”

“You are such a wonderful person that Taehee likes you. Not only is he handsome with a sense of weight, but he’s also very good at his job, and he’s charismatic… … .”

“… … .”

“It’s similar to how the men around you don’t leave pretty Taehee alone. Well, by the way, I’m really curious about which lucky person would have taken PD U’s heart. Isn’t Taehee like that too?”

“yes!”

Seong Tae-hee muttered as she crushed the straw with her hands.

“How dare you play… … .”

* * *

Taeyeon confirmed that Seong Taehee’s expression had brightened considerably after returning from a conversation with Lee Youngae.

‘He came out at the right timing.’

Taeyeon, who is sensitive to the company atmosphere, was exposed to the bad reputation surrounding Sung Tae-hee early on. It was difficult to step out, so Lee Young-ae came back after solving it while thinking about a method for a while.

In an instant, Lee Young-ae’s eyes met.

‘Thank you for your effort.’

I put my heart into it and bow my head slightly. Lee Young-ae sat down with an elegant smile as if it was nothing special.

Sung Tae-hee quickly returned to her original form.

Taeyeon knew one thing.

The fact that Seong Tae-hee was acting as the atmosphere maker in the studio without knowing it.

Many male employees were affected by her mood.

‘It’s best not to even look at a tree you can’t climb… … .’

But what can I do?

A person’s heart is something that even the person involved can’t do anything about.

‘I can’t tell you not to like it, and I can’t ask you to lower your charm level like a game… … .’

What’s more, it’s ridiculous to even interfere with such things.

‘I think everyone will be able to deal with it like an adult. I have no choice but to believe that.’

* * *

[Monster Eater Online Korea Server Open!]

[Hunting action genre, not MMORPG! What kind of game is Monster Eater?]

Finally, the official service of Monster Eater Online has begun.

30 days 19,800 won. 90 days 47,500 won.

In addition to flat rates, fixed-rate services exist, and all cache items do not affect game balance.

Crucially, the symbolic item of Korean online games does not exist ‘random box’.

Prior to the service, Taeyeon announced to everyone.

“After this time, all resources going out should go through my confirmation, even if it is small. So is the marketing team.”

This was an instruction that was possible because Taeyeon is the executive producer of Monster Eater Online in Korea.

Giving such an order was no different.

‘I’ll be in charge until the stable service guidelines are completed.’

Surprisingly, many games lose reputation and sales due to external issues rather than internal problems.

For example, putting a phrase degrading a specific target or a picture in a promotional text.

The most dangerous thing is to insert political issues.

Something like implicitly inserting a meme that criticizes and ridicules a specific politician… … .

It was necessary to establish guidelines to prevent such cases in advance. In addition, a response manual should be established in case of an unexpected accident.

‘That’s my job as executive producer.’

After that, all issues that occur during the Korean Monster Eater service are the responsibility of the general manager himself.

‘At least while I’m in charge of this game, I have to make sure nothing happens.’

For a pleasant play environment for users who trusted and paid for them!

The first day of the official opening was flowing in a solemn atmosphere.