Early morning.

Li Niu yawned and walked out of the workers' dormitory.

As usual, he first carried the aluminum basin to the public washbasin to wash, and then went to the factory gate to get two buns, intending to go in and work after eating it standing.

It has been two or three months since Li Niu joined the No. 81 Iron and Steel Plant and became an honorable worker.

Caught up with the crisis of the invasion of the Chewing Bone Tribe, the steel plant expanded production, and he was soon promoted by the factory director with his hard work and intelligence.

Up to now, Li Niu has changed from the original handyman to the foreman of the fifth or sixth person, and he is familiar with the operation guidelines and safety manuals issued by the factory. Not only did his monthly salary double, but the residents of the shelter even gave him a VM.

As we all know, only the most core employees of the factory are qualified to bring VMs and communicate directly with the shelter residents who can do anything.

For the wastelanders living in this area, the VM worn on the arm is not only a tool for communication, but also a status symbol.

It means recognition!

If there is no accident, he may not be able to sit in the position of workshop director next year.

In fact, it's not just Li Niu himself, there are more and more residents of Bate Street who have come here to work recently, and few people have done the work of scavenging and hunting.

I heard that Yu Hu's kid seems to have become the president of the Hunters Union?

But Li Niu is not envious.

The first is that Yu Hu's guy does have some ability to hunt, and the second is that he is quite satisfied with his current life.

No matter what they do, they have a bright future ahead of them!

After eating the buns in his hand, Li Hu clapped his hands and was about to walk towards the factory, but saw some excitement at the corner of the street.

It seems to be a goblin tech workshop?

Compared with the No. 81 Iron and Steel Plant, which has a wide gate, that goblin technology can indeed only be regarded as a workshop in terms of door and scale.

"What's going on there?" Li Niu stopped a passing fellow and asked curiously, "Why is it so lively?" ”

The fellow replied.

"It seems that Goblin Technology has opened a new factory, and it is recruiting, I just went to take a look, and I gave 10 silver coins a day, and I paid it monthly!"

10 silver coins can buy two kilograms of potatoes, or three kilograms of corn...... Or two bowls of ramen.

Most of the factories here have food and lodging, and the wages they give can be saved, and it is already very conscientious to have 10 silver coins a day.

However......

There's goblin technology.

The vast majority of survivors don't have a good impression of it, as they can always hear deafening noises coming from the factory.

There are often strange rumors coming out -

Some kind of terrible weapon of mass destruction is being worked on there.

Li Niu found that there were many people around the gate of the factory, but few people went up to apply.

He wasn't surprised that Goblin Technology couldn't recruit anyone......

……

"Gan! How no one! ”

Only eight people were recruited all morning.

Looking at the staff roster in his hand, WC really mosquitoes couldn't help but burst into a foul mouth.

Obviously, the treatment is the same, why is the No. 81 Iron and Steel Plant crowded at the entrance every time it recruits, and every time it is at the entrance of the recruitment, it is all lively?

Is this reasonable?

Obviously unreasonable!

After thinking about it, the mosquito only came up with a reason.

There is no doubt that I must have been "balanced" by the dog!

Meng Xin, who was standing aside, couldn't help but interject.

"Ever thought about your salary being too little?"

The other three players chimed in.

"That's right, 10 silver coins a day...... You can figure it out! ”

"That's it, the dog doesn't do anything to give this money, Lao Tzu sent 10 silver and 10 tribute for a trip yesterday!"

"Abominable capitalists! Beware of being hung on street lights! ”

These four people are new employees recruited by Mosquito, and they are all newcomers to the Alpha1.1 version of the game, and the ID is also a fairly neat two-word nickname - life, soul chasing, killing God, and persuasion.

As soon as I heard this ID, I was not very old.

However, all four of them said that they had graduated, and even their graduation certificates were posted.

"You newcomers know a hammer!" The old mosquito blushed, glared at the four newcomers, and justified his behavior of picking up the skin, "The salary for the NPC...... 10 silver coins is already a lot, okay? The No. 81 steel plant next door is not also for these! ”

Touching your conscience and saying, is 10 silver coins very little?

In the previous versions, the daily salary of these NPCs was less than 2 silver coins, and they already gave a lot, okay!

It's all to blame for the fact that the manager is too generous in giving money, and the task reward is too much, which has led to severe inflation in the past few months.

Earlier, the newcomers only earned 10 silver coins a day, and some people rushed to do the work of 5 copper coins, and it was not okay to give 1 silver coin to be happy.

It's like now.

The job with an hourly salary of 10 silver coins is too little for these newcomers.

And they also put laziness in words-

The same 10 silver coin task, to run errands for the shelter has contribution points, and when the contribution points are in place, you can buy land and high-tech equipment.

Even if you run errands for a long-term farm, you can gain regional prestige. If the prestige is high, not only can you open a store, but you can also work in a municipal agency.

It's not much more fun than a part-time job!

Whenever I hear this argument, the mosquito can't help but sigh with a heartache.

Now the little newcomers really don't have any dedication at all.

If he doesn't work hard, how can he rush to T0?

How can Goblin Technology become bigger and stronger?

If it weren't for the fact that the professional ability of these four people to "repair the engine" happened to be used by themselves, Mosquito would not have hired these redundant guys.

I didn't believe this guy's nonsense, and I rolled my eyes in shame.

"Can it be the same? The No. 81 Steel Plant is a company invested by the refuge, and it also gives gift certificates in addition to wages. ”

Chasing the soul: "That's it, and I've heard that the company controlled by the shelter not only employs them for life, but also occasionally sends pots and pans, soap, oil, salt, etc., and works for the shelter for the first half of his life, and raises the shelter for the second half of his life." ”

Killing God: "Hey, such a comparison, goblin technology is simply too picky!" ”

Persuade: "Can't agree more, the capitalists are too hateful!" ”

WC really has mosquitoes, and when they heard this, they immediately became anxious.

"Gan! How much can that gift cost!? Also, are those game settings serious? ”

The four of them rolled their eyes in unison.

Gifts are not worth a few bucks.

Then you should give it away!

Ignoring these budding newcomers who were against him, Mosquito took out a pen and a small notebook, and silently calculated an account.

After thinking for a moment, he bit the tip of his pen and muttered.

"NPC's salary has been increased to 12 credits......

"No more, there's nothing to earn!"

The daily salary of 12 silver coins is 360 silver coins for a month, and 7200 silver coins for 20 people.

The thought of increasing the cost of 7,200 silver coins made the mosquito's heart ache.

Damn it!

Why can't slavery be practiced?

It's all wasteland, is it too much to spend money on two slaves to work?

It's not like I don't care about them to eat!

In the end, Mosquito raised his salary.

And it has indeed proved that it is still useful to give more money.

In the morning, those temporary workers who were still watching the excitement also came up to register after seeing that their daily wages had risen by 2 silver coins.

Working at Goblin Tech is scary, but as long as the money is in place, no one cares so much.

And......

I haven't heard of anyone killed in the bombing, have I?

Before the evening, the mosquitoes who had finally recruited enough people finally breathed a sigh of relief and immediately began to arrange production.

As for why it was suddenly recruited, the main reason is that Goblin Technology recently opened a new factory.

And the reason for everything is that Mosquito learned on the forum yesterday that gas masks in Boulder City are very expensive and in demand!

Even civilians with a salary of only two or three chips will buy one for themselves and their families to wear.

Mosquitoes, who have a keen sense of smell in business, immediately smell the opportunity to make a fortune from it.

What is the need for the wasteland?

That's sure to be life-saving!

The tide came, and the entire city of Qingquan was shrouded in a cloud of spores.

Those slime molds and spores cannot be killed with muscles and bullets.

Even the awakened cannot withstand the continuous inhalation of harmful substances.

Whether it's a trader going to Boulder City to do business, or a local person living there, you need at least one gas mask to keep you safe.

After discovering this business opportunity, the mosquito was immediately happy.

Without saying a word, he immediately went online, went to the manager's assistant overnight to register a branch whose main business was "production of military equipment", and applied for a new plant.

What kind of technical content can a gas mask have?

Three holes are opened in the rubber, the plastic bottle is stuffed with activated carbon to make a filter, and two aluminum rings are clamped to solve the problem!

Because their neighbor Brown Farm grows a lot of camu trees, rubber from the shelter is cheap, a little more expensive than grain.

The plastic used to make the filter is also very easy to get, and the most common garbage on the wasteland is plastic bottles. And even if you don't have to pick up garbage, the chemical plant in the industrial area can synthesize polyethylene from biomass oil on its own, which is cheaper than wood.

Mosquito studied it carefully, and after all the labor costs and the cost of purchasing raw materials, a mask cost at most two silver coins.

If the scale of production goes up, the cost can even be pressed to less than two silver coins!

Even if a mask can only sell for 10 chips, it will be more than double the profit for him!

If the chips you earn are exchanged for local specialties in Boulder City and shipped back, the profits will be even more terrifying.

Looking at the busy workers sitting in front of the workstation in the brand-new factory, the mosquito's face was full of smug smiles, and he couldn't help but boast.

"Lao Tzu is a genius!"

The one who followed him couldn't help but complain honestly.

"I think the mole came up with the idea, right?"

The mosquito said nonchalantly.

"It doesn't matter! Lao Tzu was the first to do it! ”

Deadly: "......"

Mommy.

This guy is too thick-skinned!

……

Although he is always complained about as a profiteer by other players, I have to admit that the action and efficiency of mosquitoes are definitely T0 level among all players!

From a forum post to a new factory of 20 people, it took the guy less than 48 hours to get around.

While other players were still arguing about the size of the market, posting their own design drawings on the forum, the gas masks produced by Goblin Technology had been placed on the shelves at the north entrance.

A perfect interpretation of what time is money!

The design of the gas mask is quite simple, and to put it bluntly, it is directly copied from a World War II movie.

The awl-shaped silhouette and two fist-sized oblate round filters look like a return to the set of the Wolfenstein, with two aluminum rings sandwiched between a resin lens, and the whole thing is a copy of the M38 rubber gas mask!

And because the people of the wasteland do not have high requirements for quality, as long as they can be used, the mosquito can be regarded as meeting everyone's needs, and the material of the entire mask is not even half of the M38 rubber gas mask!

Mosquitoes simply named it N19.

Since the cost is only half that of the M38, the numbering is naturally half as well.

Although this gas mask is full of grooves all over its body, it still looks a lot more beautiful than the thing that Mole Brother made out of garbage.

In addition, there are also 20 gray and black protective clothing made of chemical fiber cloth on the shelves.

While slime molds and spores do not directly damage targets they come into contact with, for those who are deep in the infested area, this suit that covers the entire body and does not interfere with movement is more useful than nothing.

At least a little better than body armor.

In order to take care of the players' wallets, the pricing of the mosquito is also quite "conscientious", and the price of a protective suit is only 80 silver coins.

If you choose the Mask + Chemical Suit set, it will only cost 100 credits for one set!

It can be said that it is quite "conscience".

The person in charge of sales was a little girl from the Frost Spear Clan, and Mosquito did not give her a basic salary, but promised to give her a 15% sales commission.

At a price of 10 silver for a mask, she will be paid 1.5 silver for each mask sold.

In order to make money to subsidize the family, the little girl was also full of enthusiasm, and shouted hard as soon as she took up her post. The exotic face and pleasant voice attracted many players to come and watch.

However......

Shortly after the stall opened, some players immediately discovered the problem.

Silver Sword: "Wait, why is the price of the suit more expensive than buying it alone?!" ”

I was just about to pay for quitting smoking, and suddenly a spirit took back the VM that had just been stretched out.

"! Really! ”

"Dog mosquitoes are crazy about money!"

"It's too dark!"

Seeing that everyone was emotional and reacted so much, the little girl of the Frost Spear Clan who sold masks was a little overwhelmed, and looked at the mosquito standing next to her with a look of help.

Expecting that someone would complain about his pricing, the mosquito plucked his ears with his little thumb, stood out from the crowd, and said nonchalantly.

"What's the noise, there's a giveaway in the set! Didn't you see a sapper shovel and a leash being delivered? ”

The sapper shovel was assembled by him from the knife head ordered by the No. 81 Iron and Steel Mill and the wooden handle wholesaled by the carpentry hut, and the cost was only 5 silver coins.

As for the belts, they were cheaper, cut from the scraps of clothes in the tanneries, and the wholesale price was only 3 silver coins each.

Loss?

Inexistent.

Earn a little bit at most.

Silver Sword: "Can I just buy a mask and a sapper shovel?" ”

Silver Hand: "All I need is a gas mask and a belt!" ”

The mosquito shook its head into a rattle.

"Don't sell it, don't sell it, sapper shovels and belts are giveaways, not just sell!"

Silver Daddy: "Gan! ”

Quit smoking: "@#¥! ”

Although scolding, for the sake of the giveaway, many players still took out the VM and paid for it. Looking at the gas masks and protective suits that were sold out, the mosquito's face blossomed with joy.

What is a life professional gamer?

That's what it's all about!

……

The third day of the Alpha 1.1 release.

The countdown of the four hundred helmets finally zeroed, and the young players who had been looking forward to countless days and months finally logged in to the game as they wished.

When they opened their eyes and let the blinding white light reflect on the retina, almost every face facing up was full of surprise and shock.

This light!

This wind!

This realistic touch!

And that solemn broadcast!

The immersive shock came to their faces, and every frame to every decibel made them feel that the funds were burning!

And that's just the opening scene......

"Awesome! Lao Tzu actually played such an awesome game in his lifetime! ”

"Isn't this much more awesome than that metaverse?!"

"The child cried excitedly!"

"Open the door! Let me out! ”

“…… Putting on pants to go out? Why do you wear pants, can you not wear them? ”

"Is it okay to go out and take it off?"

The sound of chirping was the same as before.

Finally, when the broadcast ended, more than 400 new people poured out of the room and crowded into the square under the guidance of the broadcast.

It's not the same as Vault 404.

The neglected Vault 117 facility is slightly older, but slightly larger.

But these newcomers obviously don't care.

To be able to become the one-of-a-kind European Emperor and witness the birth of an epoch-making game is already a joy in itself.

Who cares which shelter they are born in?

Under the gaze of a pair of expectant eyes, a blue power armor strode in front of all the players.

The shiny armor and powerful warhammer drew the attention of the audience as soon as they appeared.

The visor of the helmet is opened.

Glancing around at the players present, Chu Guang cleared his throat and recited the opening sentence he had finally come up with in a solemn tone.

“…… Now two hundred years after the end of the world, thankfully we have managed to survive the most difficult years. You are more fortunate than 12 billion people to stand in it, and now I need you to recognize the status quo as soon as possible, and then fulfill your declaration under the banner of the People's Federation - to rebuild our homeland! ”

"This is my assistant next to him, his name is Xiaoqi, you can ask him if you have any questions about the shelter, or if you don't understand something."

After the routine was over, Chu Guang handed over the rest of the time to his assistant Xiao Qi and the veteran players on the side.

The threat of a wave is looming.

Everywhere there is a need for manpower.

Regarding how to play "Wasteland Online", these players who are bigger than one player are much more punished than their own planners.

All they need is a little bit of the right guidance.

When the task of "Passing the Torch" is completed, I believe that these newcomers should be able to have a basic understanding of the rules and gameplay of the game.

After the opening scene.

The newcomers scattered in a swarm.

A little player who probed his brain walked up to the quit old brother and asked curiously.

"Big guy, how should I play this game?"

Hearing someone call himself a big man, he was immediately happy to quit smoking, and he hurriedly put on a master's style, and glanced at the player calmly.

"What's your ID?"

The player laughed and said.

"The sixth in the corner! I play sniper thief six, I can throw snipers and jump snipers and snipe blind snipers, and if I don't understand, I ask, where to buy snipers in this game? ”

Quit Smoking looked at him with a caring face and said patiently.

"First of all, a basic LD-47 assault rifle costs two hundred silver coins. If you're new, I recommend the more manoeuvrable Pu-9 or the bolt-action ripper...... Before you want to buy any guns, you touch your pocket. ”

The sixth man in the corner felt his pocket and pulled out a coin with N and F written on the front and back.

"Uh, I only have 5 silver coins...... What can I buy? ”

Quit looked at him in surprise.

"The starter pack has actually risen to five silver coins?"

He was still a silver coin at the beginning, but it has multiplied fivefold!

The sixth man in the corner was stunned.

"A lot?"

Quit smoking and smile: "It's probably enough to eat a bowl of noodles." ”

Corner six: "......"

Quit smoking and patted him on the shoulder in an old-fashioned manner.

"Don't be discouraged, that's how everyone came over, in short, you get a fire transfer task first, I'll take you to finish the novice task, save 500 and contribute 50 silver coins to buy a VM first. Without a player interface, it's not convenient for you to do anything. ”

The old six in the corner were shocked.

"Damn?! Do you have to pay for the system interface of this game? ”

Quit smoking nodded.

"After all, it's a function that we forced to plan, not to mention the operation interface at the beginning of this game, and there is no currency for trading."

"Awesome!" The old man in the corner looked at him with envy, "Big guy, you should be playing high, right?" ”

Quit smoking and smile mysteriously.

"Don't dare, don't dare, this game is very deep, there are many big guys, and I'm just average."

Hearing this, the eyes of the sixth man in the corner suddenly lit up.

Just rush this sentence, there is no doubt that he must be a big guy!

"Big guy! Can you also take my brother who opens the black with me? ”

Quit smoking said with a smile.

"Yes, I can bring up to four, how many of you are there?"

The sixth man in the corner smiled.

"Not much, counting me exactly four!"

it?

Four at a time?

Quit looked at him with a surprised look on his face, raised his arm and clicked on the VM.

"What are the IDs of your three friends?"

"Bring snipers for nothing, bring props to teachers, and get lost and sprout!"

OK.

This ID sounds like an FPS player.

Quit smoking entered the nickname on the screen, clicked on the application, and as long as they went to Xiaoqi to confirm it again, the task of passing the torch was officially started.

"That's it...... Anyway, you've been queuing long enough. ”

The sixth man in the corner smiled embarrassedly and scratched the back of his head.

"It's been a long wait...... Anyway, I filled in the reservation when I saw the promotional photo of the new map of the Alpha1.0 version, and I have been squatting for about a month. ”

As he spoke, he couldn't help but sigh.

"This game has been so popular recently, and there are hundreds of thousands of reservations!"

Quit Smoking: "......"

MMP！

It's only been a month to wait, and it's called a long time!

The mood that was originally beautiful because of those few big guys is not so beautiful in an instant.

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(A bowl of beef noodles, I squatted in the toilet for half an hour...... ）