This Game is Too Real

Boulder City is huge.

Not only the facilities, but also the population.

If you want to investigate the local customs here, a week may not be enough.

What's more, the "New Map Experience Card" is only valid for three days...

In the evening of the second day.

Fang Chang, who was sitting next to the window, glanced at the gradually bustling street outside the window, and put away the notebooks and pens in his hands.

Generally speaking, progress is fairly smooth.

Except that there is no way to enter the inner city, the exploration rate of the outer city has reached 60%, and the things that need to be understood are basically investigated.

Especially those that go deep into the social level.

And this part surprised him the most.

"Unlike the small survivor settlements such as Beit Street and Brown Farm, Boulder City is not only huge, but also different in composition from the'feudal lordship' rule of most small and medium survivor settlements, and it is more like a relationship. A complex collection of interests."

"The city lord is the highest authority here. He has the command of the militia, but he does not participate in specific things in the city, nor is he engaged in any asset management. He is only responsible for responding to waves and other threats, and taking money from the city hall's treasury. "

"The residents living here have established a bureaucratic system that suits them, responsible for handling messy things and taxation, a top priority. However, because they cannot directly obtain the support of violent machines, their power over the region is very weak. Even when solving certain problems, they have to rely on the help of some'big men'."

"Interestingly, when I was communicating with the NPC, I accidentally found an easter egg left by the production team."

"In the early days of the Wasteland Era, Boulder City was not actually called Boulder City, but'Mansion Town'. Until they completed the journey from the first building to the outside with the help of an ancient organization called the Post-War Reconstruction Committee. The city expanded and a huge concrete wall was built in response to the wave."

"In the next century, they seem to have lost the ability to build huge walls and stopped expanding. Instead, they opened up unseen territories through trade. It was in this way that they were in the valley provinces. The southern region has accumulated a lot of regional prestige and made the'bargaining chip' popular throughout Qingquan City, becoming a hard currency in the minds of locals... and this is also the source of the arrogance of most Boulder residents."

"Even if the wealth looted through bargaining chips has nothing to do with them, it does not improve their status quo at all."

"In contact with such forces, it seems to be a better choice to woo them through profit than direct means of war."

"However, it must be noted that this is also their area of ​​expertise. The NPCs here are far more cunning than those in the northern suburbs."

Combining the photos I took, I should be able to write an impeccable strategy.

Taking into account the professional players who have been clamoring for business and want to cut NPC leeks, Fang Chang also counted the transaction prices of several major commodities at the trading station.

And organize it into a table!

Thinking of the players waiting to be fed on the forum, Fang Chang couldn't help but smile.

Is this how the boss feels?

very nice.

When opening up other games in the past, he had written strategies frequently, and the strategies written by several vests were quite popular.

But the sense of accomplishment he got from those games, even if they all add up, is not as good as the one he is playing now.

Just when Fang Chang put away his small notebooks and was about to go to the next room to take a rest off the assembly line, Liszt's apprentice walked over here.

"Engineers and equipment are ready, we hired mercenaries, and they are responsible for sending us safely to your outpost."

"Depart early tomorrow morning."

When he walked to the table, Qian Lai sat down opposite Xu Shun, smiled and continued.

"This is our last night in Boulder. Don't you plan to hang out? I know a good place to drink. The beer there is good and very cheap."

Xu Shun shook his head and said.

"Thank you, no need."

"I still have a task."

From the moment he left the house, Xu Shun kept in mind the manager's instructions and took every sentence in his heart. This kind of desertion may happen to anyone, but it cannot happen to him.

Seeing Xu Shun declined his invitation, Qian Lai said nothing.

He has experienced the stubbornness of these guys.

Last night he proposed to go out and have some fun to celebrate. After all, the things that should be busy are all done, but this guy refused without saying a word.

Not to mention the guy sitting by the window before.

Can't communicate at all.

Although this is not the first time he has dealt with the blue coats, this is definitely the strangest one.

...

The next night.

Chu Guang saw the full version of "Big Rock City Market Research Report" published by Fang Chang at the forum.

It is worthy of being the first to understand the king in the whole server, and the version of Brother Fang Chang's understanding has never let him down.

It's the same this time.

Fang Chang used the brushstrokes of his travel notes to narrate in detail what they had seen and heard in Boulder City, as well as the various industries analyzed through various clues.

As I returned to the communication range, a large number of high-definition pictures were also included in the post.

Not only are the players enthusiastic about it, but the cloud players are also enthusiastic.

Raiden Karmapa Professor Yang: "Fuck! Is this the real game screen?"

Ye Ao Nai He: "Ha ha, bragging not to draft!"

My voice is quieter, my bron: "It's awesome, and when the finished product is made to have half the quality, I will directly explode!"

Fang Chang: "...I will update the transaction price reference table of Boulder City in the forum afterwards. You can refer to it, but that one is for reference only!"

"The trading system of "Wasteland OL" is indeed very meticulous. Bargaining power and eloquence will directly affect the transaction price. Especially for some commodities with scarce attributes, the impact of bargaining on the final transaction price can reach 50%, even 100%!"

"Considering the language problem, if you don't want to be pitted by NPCs, you can try to hire some NPCs with high charm value and high trading skill proficiency to bargain for you! This suggestion is for reference only. Those who have a completely different cultural background in foreign languages ​​and are proficient in the usage of slang, then I didn’t say it.”

Quit smoking: "Big guys are awesome!!"

Spring Water Commander: "Fear! The price list was made before the new map was opened. This is too strong!"

Fujito: "I want to open a clothing store in Boulder City! Can I hire local people to sell clothes for me? (?ω?)!"

Fang Chang: “The labor surplus there is serious, it’s definitely okay, but ordinary people’s spending power is not good, and it’s estimated that local tyrants can only afford beautiful clothes. I suggest trying to make protective gear such as bulletproof vests, or sturdy and durable leather jackets. Earn money from those mercenaries!"

Fujito: "Take notes, take notes! (Fengbijishu.jpg

Tomato scrambled eggs: "I, I, I want to open a shop too! I can open a restaurant! Open a bar too! (excited

Aoao Sesame Paste: "I am responsible for delivery! Cat express, mission must be reached!"

Tail: "The tail is in charge of the guard! The first **** of the wasteland is here! The monsters will be dealt with by the tail! ψ(｀?′)ψ"

Sisi: "Oh! I am responsible for keeping the tail."

Macabazi: "Don't trash the calf, take care of the nest! (Funny

Don't pull the calf: "Go away!"

Yaya: "Wait, where are the mushrooms?! Can mushrooms be sold for money?"

Fang Chang: "Uh...I seem to only see people picking blue umbrella mushrooms? The price is quite high. It is said that they are used to make anti-radiation agents. Other varieties are rare. Maybe some pharmacies will accept them. I'll ask you hello later."

Yaya: "What the hell, do you have to have that kind of blue mushroom that grows in the sewer? Σ(°△°|||)︴"

Irene: "To be honest, did you persuade you. (Funny

Ye Shi: "That day, Boss Crow recalled the fear of being submerged by leeches. (Funny

Elf King Fugui: "Hahaha! Hahaha! Hahahaha! Food! Doesn't I learn like it. (Funny

Yaya: "You sharks! (#｀Д′)ノ?"

...

I have to say that these players are all talents.

Chu Guang looked around on the forum.

I found that in just a few minutes, the topic has gone from opening a clothing store and forming a caravan to fast forward to cultural conquest of the wasteland world.

Conquer the wasteland with modern consumerism?

Is this a Renaissance?

emmm...

Anyway, technically it must be impossible to win.

At least in a short period of time, the gap between the two parties cannot be made up by a few black boxes.

Not to mention that other people may also have that kind of thing.

However, consumption is indeed their weakness, especially in terms of consumer culture.

The nobles in the inner city are keen on the products of the ideal city, and they have been out of the public interest in enjoyment. The residents of the outer city are squeezed by the factory. Although they are basically satisfied with food, housing and transportation, they have no excess consumption power at all.

The huge and mixed group of mercenaries has been ignored by those caravans focusing on the external market.

Although they are also very poor, many people will make a fortune as soon as spring comes and trade routes resume.

Just look at Boss Xia.

Most mercenaries can't save money. Those who can save money either become mercenary bosses, evolve into caravan bosses, or engage in other businesses.

The needs of these mercenaries are not just guns and food, not all people will calmly invest all the money they earn in themselves.

In addition to buying ammunition and supplies, and maintaining weapons, the remaining money is either in the casino or spent on cigarettes, alcohol or women.

Chu Guang felt that he could find them more pursuing ways to spend money.

If his little players can design clothes, shoes, gun belts, protective gear, weapons, etc. that are not only durable and strong, but also contain elements that "mercenaries love to hear," The bars in Boulder are popular.

If you can build a brand effect in the minds of the mercenaries, maybe you can really get a wave of leeks.

What is this wave called?

Selling skins!

Who said that only players can buy skins?

Of course, the difficulty must be great.

No matter how hard the residents of Boulder City live, the basic needs of food, clothing, shelter and transportation can still be met. They are definitely not as miserable as the wastelanders outside the wall who have a meal.

That superior arrogance can be felt just by listening to their broadcast.

"How about... put the things you sold in the past with an ideal city card?"

Chu Guang's eyes rolled, but he had some bad ideas in his heart, but he had to wait for the east coast caravans to come to implement it.

And he felt that even if he didn't get off the court, he would definitely be able to think of it with the cleverness of those players.

"These are all details."

"The most urgent thing is to make the caravan system first!"

Chu Guang created a new folder on the desktop and typed a line of titles.

[Version update: Chamber of Commerce system]

"The B4 layer unlock task has not been triggered yet, and more players cannot be activated temporarily. The B round test will have to wait a while."

"The version number for this update is tentatively determined!"

After it's done.

Chu Guang cut a picture, coded the version number, and threw it on the forum.

Guang: “I’m doing it, I’m doing it, everyone works hard. When the'Forge a Sword as a Plow' expansion is over, and the farming system is tested, we will immediately open up new maps and new game content! Test your yelling 10 versions of the run Business system!"

Almost as soon as the post was sent out, the number of replies soared to double digits. With a refreshing effort, it rushed to triple digits.

Quit smoking: "Wait, why is there only a folder?"

Sisi: "What's inside? Let me Kangkang!"

Ye Ten: "False brother Guang, real brother cake. (Funny

Yaya: "Damn it, if our plan can have a heart-warming manager and the little brother is half kind! T^T"

Looking at the replies below, Chu Guang's brows twitched fiercely.

These guys!

Does it take time to arrange an NPC that can communicate?

Do I need to archive points for the two and a half days of the itinerary? Do I need to have one communication base station? Do these things need electricity?

And the most important thing is, let you all run the new map to make trouble, who will cultivate the land?

Let's not talk about sowing.

Anyhow, the wasteland reclamation work must be finished.

Do you need your managers to do things like land reclamation?

Chu Guang felt that what he had hinted was obvious.

"hateful!"

"Obviously just updated, why do you want me to do it again!"

Chu Guang cursed and closed the forum, finished the glass of self-made sparkling water on the table, and opened the P Club game to watch the sea.

...

The next day.

The south side of the outpost sanatorium.

An old-looking man was touching his chin and looking at the surrounding buildings, muttering something to himself.

Because he didn't wear a VM on his arm, many players were curious about him, but they didn't pay much attention to him.

As we all know, NPCs without VMs cannot receive tasks normally.

"... Since defeating the invasion of the bone-cuffing tribe on the frontal battlefield, the morale and confidence of the survivors in the northern suburbs have reached a peak, and the prestige of the local leaders has reached unprecedented heights, and a new force of survivors is emerging. This may change the chaotic pattern of the northern suburbs for a long time."

"There is a large amount of undeveloped land and sufficient labor force here. Although the infrastructure is backward and there is no supporting industry support, it is precisely because of this that there are huge business opportunities hidden in it."

Soon after Mr. Fang Chang published his "market research" on Boulder City on the forum, Liszt also completed the investigation of the area under Vault 404.

But he didn't use small books.

Instead, I use a portable computer with a flexible screen.

This kind of gadget is very convenient. It is usually stored like a pen. When you need to use it, you only need to unfold it like a reel. You can also adjust the screen size according to your habits.

This high-end product that integrates a large number of carbon-based optical components and electronic components is not what Boulder City is capable of producing.

However, every year there are traders from the east coast who bring this rare gadget from the distant ideal city.

"...Yes, the title of permanent partner of the enterprise must be added."

This is also what Liszt is most interested in.

Just a few hours ago, he had confirmed through his own channels that Vault 404 had indeed received that extremely rare honor-or "contract".

There are only two plains across the entire river valley province. The northern one has been blocked by the bone chewing tribe. It is almost foreseeable that a large wave of caravans will pass here this year.

Thinking of this, Liszt's face couldn't help but a glimmer of anticipation floated on his face.

If he can seize this historic opportunity, he might be able to earn unimaginable bargaining chips in previous years, and his assets will grow as quickly as if he were on a rocket!

What is the name of that word?

right!

Win-win!

"How's the research going?"

A familiar voice came from behind.

Liszt turned his head, saw Chu Guang coming towards him, and said with joy.

"It's done! Surprisingly, the situation is much better than I expected, although there are many problems that need to be solved. For example, you lack stable electricity, but it is commendable that you actually built a building in the rubble. Steel Plant."

Chu Guang said in a gentle tone.

"The power supply problem will be resolved before the end of the month. Our engineers are already designing the power grid in the industrial zone and building a centralized thermal power station. Is there anything else?"

"There is also a drainage system," Liszt thought for a while, and continued, "If you plan to let the caravan continue to settle with you next year, you must at least make sure that they will not step on bad things when they walk on the street. , Such as excrement."

Chu Guang was stunned.

Damn it?

"Is there anything?"

Liszt coughed slightly.

"No... I'm just giving an example. After all, your new settlement has 2,000 people, but I found that there are only five toilets that rely on manpower to pick manure. Indeed, the locals can solve the problem of convenience in the fields. But what about foreign tourists? Traders? And their guards, entourage and servants, it's impossible to go to the fields to solve the problem in such a manner."

Chu Guang stroked his chin.

"That's a problem, any more?"

"That's it for the time being?" Liszt said after hesitating for a moment, "but it's all trivial things, I'll just say it casually, don't take it too seriously."

"There is no small matter with me," Chu Guang shook his head and said solemnly, "This problem will be resolved within a month."

Liszt was slightly surprised, then smiled and said.

"It seems that Beijiao has encountered a wise manager. No wonder people here are full of confidence in the future."

Chu Guang: "Thank you for the compliment."

Liszt "This is not a compliment, it is a reality that I confirm with my eyes. I have many types of customers, including farmers like Brown, rich landlords like your old rivals, and slave owners and mine owners in Honghe Town. ... Few people regard ordinary people's problems as problems that need to be solved. From my perspective, I certainly hope that your residents will live a better life so that they can have the money to buy my goods."

After clearing his throat, Liszt continued confidently.

"Perhaps, I should have more confidence in your future... By the way, you seem to be short of agricultural machinery? I happened to know a factory owner who mainly makes engines and various power components. His warehouse is stocked. A large number of agricultural machinery and firewood engines, which I use in my plantation in the south, are also from his own, and the quality is very reliable."

"If you need it, I can order a batch for you! For the sake of our friendship, I can give you a 10% discount."

A 10% discount is okay.

Then the price I saw was actually discounted?

Chu Guang almost forgot about it without saying this.

However, now is not the time to renew the past.

Chu Guang asked immediately.

"Do you have a plantation in the south?"

In order to show his strength to his partners, Liszt did not hide it in the slightest, and said with a smile.

"Yes, it's not just the plantation. I have a long-term contract with the local survivor settlements. The rubber produced belongs to me, and the biomass oil belongs to them. I will take the daily necessities they need once a quarter. By the way, buy some more things that Boulder needs and go back. If you are interested, we can also cooperate. You provide the venue and are responsible for safety, and I provide manual farming, and we can get 50% of what we produce."

It was not his proposal that made Chu Guang care about, but the information he revealed in the proposal.

The development environment in the south of Qingquan City seems to be better than here. Many Boulder City businessmen own plantations and other industries there.

And there is one's own blind spot of vision.

Perhaps I should take advantage of the beginning of spring and take advantage of the opportunity of the recovery of the trade route to send a few people to explore the surrounding area of ​​Qingquan City.

Chu Guang thought for a moment and said.

"This sounds like a very attractive proposal, but we plan to use more efficient centralized planting of cash crops. Let's talk about those agricultural machines."

"no problem."

Liszt was not surprised by Chu Guang's tactful rejection.

He wandered around the northern suburbs and didn't see a single slave, at most only prisoners of war. Obviously, slavery was not popular in this survivor settlement.

In fact, compared with the employment system, slavery is indeed an inefficient means of production. Even with the same standard of living, free people’s enthusiasm for work will clearly surpass that of slaves.

Therefore, even in Boulder City, which recognized the legality of slaves, few factories would arrange slaves to work on assembly lines.

Chu Guang gave Liszt a list and purchased 10 "Ironhorse 60" pot camel machines.

Although this thing does not use any particularly advanced technology, it is a serious heavy equipment, and the price is naturally much more expensive than the small arms and legs of the KV-1 exoskeleton.

According to the data provided by Liszt, the total weight of this set of camel machines is about 500 kilograms and can provide a maximum of 60 horsepower.

Compared with the 8~10 horsepower wagon machine that players imitated and improved, and the 20~30 type common to the Legion light truck, the wagon machine which weighs 500 kilograms and can provide a maximum of 60 horsepower is indeed a black technology. NS.

Refuge 404 does not lack light power equipment, but such heavy power equipment is still lacking.

Whether used in construction machinery or wasteland reclamation work, these equipment are sufficient to more than double the original efficiency.

Compared with the fuel engine, the advantages of this machine are obvious, easy to manufacture, simple to maintain, and the power used is everywhere, so it is quite popular on the wasteland.

However, the price is relatively expensive.

The unit price of a unit has reached a staggering 5,000 chips, which is equivalent to a hundred iron-barreled rifles or 30 automatic rifles.

According to an offer of 5,000 chips, if Chu Guang wants to buy these devices, he needs to pay 50,000 chips to Liszt.

Chu Guang naturally didn't have that many chips.

It is impossible to give him so much "foreign exchange reserves".

but it does not matter.

It is a strange thing to pay directly, and bartering is the norm on wasteland.

In the warehouse of the outpost, there were hundreds of tons of spirit leaves stored in them, all of which were harvested from the site of the greenhouse.

After a round of bargaining, the deal was finally sold for 1,000 kilograms of spirit leaves for 10 boilers.

Although Liszt has repeatedly stated that 50 chips per kilogram of spirit leaf are at the price of Boulder City, and that this price cannot be sold at any time.

He transported these goods back to Boulder City, it is impossible not to make a bargaining chip.

However, of course Chu Guang would not believe his nonsense, and replied unceremoniously.

"5000 chips and one Iron Horse 60 pan camel machine, isn't this also the price of Boulder City? And it's the price you quoted me."

"And I don’t think that 1000 kg of spirit leaves can only be sold at a price of 50 pieces per kg. It is still winter. Spirit leaves are summer crops, and the requirements for the environment and soil are quite harsh. Does the place get so many goods?"

"The pharmaceutical factory in Boulder City will beg you to sell this batch of goods to them, just as you believe in my management ability, I also believe that your business acumen must know what to do."

Chu Guang believed that Liszt would not be so stupid as to falsely report an outrageous price to himself, in order to influence the cooperation of millions of dollars for a mere 50,000 chips.

But he also didn't believe that Liszt gave himself the ex-factory price.

Just like the guy himself said, this time, the straight line distance on the map has to be more than 40 kilometers, and the actual distance is even more than a hundred.

Both personnel and transportation need to spend money.

He can never do charity.

"Management ability? You are really a shame if you don't do business!"

Looking at the order in hand, although there was still a profit, Liszt couldn't help but complained in a low voice before silently putting away the order.

Chu Guang smiled.

Ha ha.

How do you know I haven't done it?

"I'll take it as you are complimenting me."

Spirit leaf has a wide range of uses. It can be used to make tea, stuff into cigarettes, and can also be made into spirit water with stronger calming effect and more obvious pain dullness. Antibiotics are the most popular drugs on the wasteland.

Although not every mercenary has the habit of using intensive drugs, even if the proportion only accounts for one-third, it is a pretty amazing market.

The amount of 1 ton should not be enough to make prices fluctuate drastically.

Considering that the caravan at the outpost had not yet been formed, Chu Guang made a slight concession on the price.

After the caravan is formed, he will make this money himself.

"This shipment will be delivered within a week. When my assistant comes back, I will let him go again immediately! I didn't expect that I could actually see a large order of more than 10,000 chips in the northern suburbs. It's surprising...it seems that the caravan has to be expanded this year."

Speaking of this, Liszt's tone couldn't help but bring a trace of emotion.

In the past, I went to the northern suburbs and earned ten or twenty thousand chips.

What is it like now?

A single transaction can make so much.

And not only the bargaining chips, but also the resources behind it.

Maybe it won't take long for me to enter the inner city and live the high society life I dream of.

Hearing Liszt's emotion, Chu Guang's heart suddenly moved.

"Do you need a guard?"

Liszt, who was daydreaming, replied without hesitation.

"Of course ~ www.wuxiamtl.com~ excellent guards are always lacking. Even if we occasionally hire mercenaries to make up the numbers, it is impossible for the entire team to make up the numbers. The combat effectiveness of those mercenaries is uneven, and the quality is also different. Very general, there are only a few mercenary groups, and most of them are better than the predators."

A bright smile appeared on Chu Guang's face.

"That's great."

Liszt was stunned.

"...Sorry, I didn't understand, what do you mean?"

Chu Guang cleared his throat and said seriously.

"I mean, in fact, in addition to providing high-quality products, we also provide logistics and security outsourcing services."

"If your caravan needs a guard, I can provide it!"