Annan Lee, 25 years old, is a project manager at Junna Network and is very capable. He led the development of the mobile game "Sword of Knights", which was launched for half a year and achieved remarkable results, which is the company's revenue pillar.

But he's not so tactful in relationships. There is a deep contradiction with the company's top management, and a few days ago, he also had a big quarrel with a vice president.

As soon as he arrived at the company in the morning, he received a message from HR, saying that he was looking for something and asked him to go to the human resources office.

After arguing with the vice president that day, he expected it. He estimated that HR might have to warn him a few words later, but in the end, it would definitely be a big deal.

After all, both sides of the dispute are at fault, and Annan Lee just disobeys the command, while the other party's mistake is principled and much more serious.

The other party wants him to make a fake account! Can he say yes!

As a result, when I arrived at the human resources office, there was no one. So he found a stool and sat down, playing with his phone.

As soon as the phone is unlocked, it automatically starts downloading a strange piece of software. The file name is twisted gibberish.

Annan Li suspected that it was a virus or a Trojan horse and wanted to cancel the download. As a result, it only took a few seconds for the thing to be downloaded, and there was no time to cancel it.

The downloaded package is an installation package, and the title is no longer garbled, with the words "Future Game Builder [Lifetime Edition]" written.

What's that?

Li Annan felt strange, and before he could figure it out, his phone automatically downloaded a txt file. The format of the document was small, and by the time he found it, it had already been downloaded.

The TXT file name is "Future Game Builder Guide". Li Annan kept an eye on it, and did not click on it directly, but through a reading APP, to open the txt document.

It turned out that he was doing this too much, and the document was really able to open, not a virus. Li Annan began to look at the words inside, trying to figure out what was going on.

[Two hundred years ago, the world's first video game was born. The game was so ingenious, so fun, and it quickly captured people's hearts. In the past 200 years, billions of games have been created in the world. Among them, there are countless classics among the classics, and there are even palace-level works of art. 】

[However, due to the continuous upgrading of computer configurations, people are no longer willing to experience those old games.] In order not to let the pearl be dusted, the "Future Game Developer" appeared. Built with the latest AI, the software can quickly and automatically convert any old game, enhance the visual clarity, translate language and voice, change the running platform, and even add additional gameplay to the story. 】

[In the past two hundred years, countless games have been born, which contain countless moving stories, countless whimsical inspirations, and countless shocking ideas. In the future, the game developer hopes to be a key to open the treasure trove of wisdom. With the Game Builder of the Future, all old games can be adapted to the times of today and beyond. 】

[Reminder: The future game builder does not have a review function, so it will not be able to distinguish the legitimacy of the source files.] The software and the software provider do not assume any responsibility, and the entire responsibility rests with the user. Users are requested to use source files from legitimate sources as much as possible and consciously resist illegal games. 】

Li Annan watched it for a long time and probably understood. This software automatically remakes old games. With a single transformation, "Tank Wars" suddenly becomes "World of Tanks".

Fool!

This YY is too much, okay! How can there be such software in the world?

But...... Li Annan looked at the files that had been inexplicably put into his phone, and finally did not delete them.

Even if 99.99% of it is fake, but what if? What if it's true?

Annan Lee does have a lot of old games that he wants to replay!

For example, when I was a child, I secretly played "Heroes Altar Talk" in class. This is a game built into the backgammon learning machine, and later there was also a ported version of the computer, but Li Annan was no longer interested in replaying, and he always felt naïve. But what if you change it to the graphics from The Elder Scrolls 5?

Another example is "Xuanyuan Sword 3". This game has a majestic beginning and a high plot in the middle. The tide is repeated, but the ending ends in a hurry, which is suffocating. Li Annan thought that he would never see the complete body of "Xuan 3" in his life. But what if the future game developer is real and can make up the second half of the plot?

and the legendary Blood Lion......

Li Annan decided to try it on the computer when he got home in the evening. Fake ones are not afraid, at most they are poisoned, and it's a big deal to reinstall the system. But if it did, he would have hit the jackpot!

Just when Annan Lee was thinking about it, HR came.

HR is a thirty-year-old woman with short hair, and her eyes are a little condescending, which is intimidating. HR stared at Li Annan and said, "I heard the vice president say that you don't obey orders and are passive and sabotage, are you?" ”

Li Annan can hear that HR has a position and is not biased towards him, and his heart is not good, but when the matter comes, he can only fight on the basis of reason.

He said: "I am in charge of the project of "Sword of Knights", and I am responsible for the project and the company! Last month's turnover was six million, and I could only quote six million. But the vice president asked me to report 30 million, which is really good-looking, but if I report like that, if I check it, I won't be able to eat and walk around! It's not easy for the company to explain to the outside world! ”

"You don't need to say so much. Let me ask you, did you disobey the instructions of the company's leaders? HR asked forcefully.

Li Annan thought for a long time, nodded and said, "Yes." But ......"

Before he could defend himself, HR preemptively said: "You blatantly disobeyed the company's orders, and you made a wrong decision two months ago, causing significant losses to the company." The company believes that you are not qualified to work here, both in terms of work attitude and work ability. So the company decided to fire you. You go back and pack your things and go home today. ”

"Expulsion?" Li Annan was incredulous at first, and then furious: ""Sword of Knights" is the project I am responsible for, after the development was completed, there was no advertising, no hype, and the number of players exceeded 500,000 in a few months!" Whose credit is it for the monthly turnover from 100,000 at the beginning to 6 million now? I don't have the ability yet? ”

The more Li Annan said, the more angry he became: "You still mentioned it two months ago? Why did you lose that time, don't you know? It's not because the above is crazy about money, I forcibly launched a new event past me, and I will give the best weapons when I recharge, and as a result, the players' equipment is depreciated, and the game is deleted directly! Is this wrong with me? ”

HR looked at Li Annan indifferently, as if he was looking at an insignificant nobody, and did not argue with Li Annan, but only pressed a button on the landline in front of him: "Security, come to me." ”

"I know, it's almost the end of the year, and the company doesn't want to give me a bonus." Li Annan laughed angrily: "You don't have to call the security guard, I'll go by myself." But before I go, I have to ask, when will the company still owe me three months' salary? ”

HR said expressionlessly: "The company has not owed you any wages. ”

"No arrears? Three months before the launch of "Sword of Knights", it seems that there are some financial problems in the company, right? Everyone's wages won't be paid, and I haven't gotten them! Or after the launch of "Sword of Knights", the company's situation got better with the income. At that time, the finance told me that they would give it to me at the end of the year. I don't want any other money, I have to give me this money, right? ”

HR still said indifferently: "I'm sorry, the company doesn't have any financial problems with you." ”

At this moment, the door opened, and two security guards rushed in.

HR waved his hand and said, "Take him away." He was allowed to leave the company within 20 minutes, and he was not allowed to come in in the future. ”

Two security guards immediately framed Li Annan. They usually have no contradictions with Li Annan, they don't see anyone looking down when they look up, and they say hello from time to time. At this time, they were also a little embarrassed.

But they had to eat even more, so they said to Li Annan: "Brother, I'm sorry, we are also working." Don't make it difficult for us. ”

Li Annan knew that form was stronger than people, so he could only follow the security guard and leave.

Before leaving, he turned around and said, "I'm telling you, this won't be the case. I'll go to labor arbitration! I'll do something else. Wait! I will get back three months' salary, as well as compensation for employees who were fired for unjustified reasons! ”

HR listened and sneered disdainfully. Located in Xiushui Creative Park, Juna Network is the star company with the best performance in the park, which is not only strongly supported by the district government, but also can be spoken in the city. Annan Lee wants to sue them? There are no doors!

……

When he got home, Li Annan was a little broken, depressed, with an empty head, and didn't know what to do.

Submit your resume and find a new job?

Writing Materials, Requesting Labor Arbitration?

He didn't have the energy to do these things that he should do, he just sat in front of the computer, unconsciously dotting east and west, passing the time.

Inadvertently, he remembered the strange thing he had downloaded earlier, "Future Game Builder". So connect your phone to your computer and install it with your computer.

"Detected that you are using an older version of the operating system, and the installation method has been changed to compatibility mode."

"Your hardware configuration is detected to be too low, please upgrade the configuration. The effectiveness of game conversions depends on the level of configuration, and continuing to use this configuration will not be able to fully utilize the software. ”

If this software is real, it is indeed from 200 years later, then the configuration at that time must be unimaginably high. And Annan Lee used 7700K+GTX1070+16Gram, of course, it was far behind.

But fortunately, the software will adjust the conversion effect according to the configuration, which is quite good. Otherwise, the software will make the game to the quality of two hundred years later, and only the "Light of Taihu Lake" can barely run, so what's the use.

The installation was slow, and after about thirty minutes, it was finally installed.

The software interface is Chinese, the various settings are clear at a glance, the operation is fool-like, and the difficulty of using is similar to that of video transcoding software.

The specific process of using the software is to import a game first, let the AI in the software distinguish various materials, and then start converting.

Once the conversion is complete, you can also manually adjust the details. Of course, you can also experience the original HD version of the old game without adjustment.

Finally, encapsulate the output. The game is converted.

Annan Lee has already prepared the source file, "Mount and Blade".

Mount & Blade is a 2008 game that focuses on playing as a knight and fighting on the battlefield. In addition, there are role-playing and simulated management gameplay. Due to its distinctive fighting style, the game became a hit as soon as it was launched. There are die-hard fans to this day.

Annan Lee is one of them. When he first came across the game ten years ago, he was so amazed that he played it all night. Until now, the game is on his hard drive, often going in and playing on a whim.

There's no denying that even though the game has a unique amount of fun, it's getting more and more outdated. Whether it is the game screen, the character movements, or even the enemy's AI, it is far from today's mainstream masterpieces.

Therefore, Annan Lee's first choice was "Horse Riding and Slashing", which is definitely the old game he wants to experience with high-definition picture quality the most.

Annan Li pressed the "Convert" button, and the software began to analyze the source file and calculate the time to be used.

Soon the software analyzes it.

"According to the hardware configuration, the game will be converted to a minimum of 1080p and a maximum of 4K in very low definition quality, and it is expected to take 8 hours. Are you sure? ”

1080P is full HD in this era, and it will become "very low definition" in the future. I wonder how beautiful the picture will be with technology in 200 years?

Forget it, I don't want those vain things. Annan Li clicked "OK", and the progress bar began to walk.

Eight hours, which means that you have to wait until this time in the evening. Li Annan then left the computer on and did something else.

The first is to sort out the materials and go to labor arbitration. was crossed by the company to cross the river and demolish the bridge, Li Annan definitely can't be counted like this.

Li Annan realized it later, and now that he thinks about it, he understands what happened.

First of all, Annan Lee has completed the development of "Sword of Knighthood", his status is no longer so important, and in the company's view, he can find someone else to replace him at any time.

Then, in terms of how to operate the game, Annan Lee insisted on his own set, and there was an irreconcilable contradiction with the company.

Annan Lee believes that we should do everything possible to increase the online time of players, and constantly deepen players' feelings for games, so as to generate a willingness to spend on games, and ultimately increase revenue.

But the company believes that players should be squeezed at all costs, and even encouraged to spend impulsively. Even if the player loses interest after spending money, deletes the game and leaves, it doesn't matter. There are new players who will continue to spend money anyway, and the players who leave also reduce the cost of the server.

A few days ago, the dispute between Li Annan and the vice president over whether to make fake accounts should be the last straw that broke the camel's back, completely detonated all the contradictions, and made the company decide to kick him out.

In this way, the company can get its wish and turn "Sword of Knights" into a fast-moving consumer product that pits money and increase short-term revenue.

It also saved various benefits that should have been paid to Li Annan at the end of the year, as well as the previous three months of unpaid wages. It adds up to more than 200,000 yuan, which is not a small amount of money.

While thinking, Li Annan submitted materials to the labor arbitration.

Queue up, hand in materials, materials are not enough, queue up again, hand in materials...... Li Annan was busy until almost in the evening before handing over the arbitration application. As for when he can see the results, and what the results will be, it is not up to Li Annan to control.

Even if the result is not in his favor, he will not admit defeat. He'd think of something else.

In any case, what he has lost now, he will definitely get it back.