Dimmit went away with the people.

The group continued to the north, in the direction of Xizhou City.

Seeing the warriors in the pitch-black exoskeletons walk away, the man hiding among the outcasts breathed a sigh of relief and pulled his hand back from his worn cloak.

It's never a good idea to meet strangers in the wasteland, and sometimes the trigger for conflict can be just a look.

Most of the time, both parties will consciously avoid each other. But if one of them stops and even takes the initiative to come closer......

It's hard to say what will happen.

In particular, he felt a murderous aura from those people.

They seem to have just suffered a defeat, and even in a split second just now, they had the idea of venting their anger.

The leader of the outcasts apparently realized this, and as soon as the uninvited guests had gone away, he immediately walked at the front of the group and shouted.

"Dawning City is ahead!"

"There are sheltered houses and warm bedding...... There's also hot water and food, everybody hold on a little longer, we'll have to hurry up and try to get there before dark. ”

The unkempt man muttered something in a low voice.

"Will they give us their own food?"

The woman with the child on her back had a sad face.

"How long do we have to go......"

Facing that pair of eyes, the leader was silent for a while and said.

"They promised it on the radio."

"Anyway, we're going to have to try."

……

Vault 404.

After taking a shower and returning to the private room, he lay back in the cultivation cabin and closed the hatch cover and skillfully logged out of the game.

When he opened his eyes again and took off his helmet, he was greeted by the ceiling of the dormitory.

The whole process was like blinking an eye.

Now, his "ID" is called Ye Wei, and he is not the strongest perception player in "Wasteland Online", but an ordinary student studying at Jiangcheng University.

Under the chorus of snoring from his roommates, Ye Wei sat up from the bed, turned over and got out of bed, and after quickly washing, he stuffed his textbook into his satchel.

There is still a morning class to go to in a moment.

Even if he decided to pursue a career, he didn't plan to put down his studies completely.

After all, no matter how you say it, it is also a famous school, and he was finally admitted, and he still plans to give an explanation of his efforts.

After playing "Wasteland OL" for so long, Ye Wei has long been accustomed to the switch of character identity between reality and virtuality.

In the past, when he passed by the window, he would look suspiciously at it, but now he only sighed that peace was good.

"Ah Wei, help take a seat."

There was a sound of drowsy sound overhead, Ye Wei looked up and saw that Brother Liu had actually woken up, and said in surprise.

"Huh? Brother Liu woke up so early. ”

Nima...... This faucet is suddenly like a machine gun, can I not wake up," Brother Liu, who was lying on the bed, yawned and turned over, "I can't do it anymore, I have to sleep for a while."

The others were still snoring and sleeping soundly.

Ye Wei, who put on his shoes, said helplessly.

"I can't help it if there's bubbles in the pipes, I'm driving them very small...... If you want me to say, if you don't sleep well, you might as well make an appointment with me, at least it can help you get a good night's sleep, and it won't cost you anything anyway. ”

Brother Liu, who was lying on the bed, trembled like ptsd, shook his head and said.

"No, no, good brother, I really don't have that Huigen, I can't practice your magic skills."

"Huh!"

Don't believe in calculations!

Ye Wei stopped talking nonsense, picked up three books from his roommates' desks and stuffed them into his satchel, and then went out to the cafeteria.

A full day of classes during the day.

In the evening, I have to "go on a long trip".

Ye Wei and Fang Chang made an appointment, and everyone pooled together 40,000 silver coins to purchase some special products from Dawning City, and transported them to Boulder City to exchange them for chips.

At the same time, No. 81 Steel Plant and Goblin Technology commissioned them to help purchase second-hand equipment, and were willing to settle the settlement in silver coins at the exchange rate of 1 chip and 3 silver coins.

This conversion rate includes 50% of the shipping fee.

The specific operation method is that the cattle and horse teams first go to Boulder City, and then get the next day's bidding list from the auction house, take pictures offline, and send them to the private chat window of the forum, and the two consignors decide which one to auction, how much is the transaction price in their hearts, and how to shoot specifically.

This time and again, it is conservatively estimated that there can be more than twice the profit.

Thinking of this, Ye Wei, who usually drinks two pieces of original soy milk, swelled and replaced it with black sesame seeds for three yuan, and the vegetarian buns for three yuan and two yuan were also replaced with three pieces of sauce meat buns.

One bite is full of fragrance.

It's so cool!

While walking and eating, Ye Wei thought for a while and went to the classroom to take a look at the forum, and at this moment, the mobile phone in his pocket vibrate.

When I found out, the news was sent by my sister.

Jiujiu: "Brother, is this the game you play?" ”

Jiujiu: "[link]"

The bun and the mobile phone almost fell to the ground together, Ye Wei hurriedly freed his hand and typed back.

"Where did you get the link ????"

Jiujiu: "In the group." 0、0”

Night Ten: "Hurry up, don't play with children." ”

Jiujiu: "You're a child! I'm an adult! (Angry)"

Ye Wei secretly said in his heart, his words seemed to have the opposite effect.

This guy is going to run and fill out the form!

Thinking of his ID, Ye Wei suddenly panicked.

Didn't this Nima die on the spot?

"Jiujiu, cough, you heard my brother say, this game is too deep, you can't grasp it, and it's extremely unfriendly to Meng Xin, you still focus on learning."

Jiujiu: "Oh. ”

Ye Wei: "......"

Gan!

Ye Wei scratched his ears and cheeks anxiously, but there was nothing he could do.

Or......

Ask Brother Guang to open the back door for himself and issue a name change card?

But that's not good.

Seeing that he was about to arrive at the classroom, Ye Wei took a deep breath and calmed himself down.

Calm down.

After the beta 0.2 version, the number of pre-registration players skyrocketed, millions of troops lined up to pre-register, and the distribution speed of 30~40 activation codes per day made it very unlikely to squeeze in.

lined up, and it is estimated that she gave up.

After figuring this out, Ye Wei finally put his mind at ease, found a four-connected position in the middle of the classroom and threw the bag on, and then logged in to the official website of "Wasteland OL" with his mobile phone.

Seven o'clock sharp.

Brother Guang's update announcement has finally been issued.

But what he didn't expect was that he actually sent them a full server announcement.

[Full Server Announcement: Congratulations to the "Burning Corps" for becoming the first lv2 corps on the closed beta server! ] (Since the Corps Commander chooses to make the achievement public, the achievement is counted in the Hall of Fame as a group honor)]

Commander of the Spring: "Holy! So fast!? ”

Edge paddling: "Let's open something!" ”

Tail: "Wow! The White Bear Knights have just arrived in Red River Town! Someone has already lv2!!! ∑(?Д?ノ)ノ”

Siss: "Wake up, Ao, we are not a corps, we are a caravan registered in the Merchant Guild. ”

Tail: "Whew, I'm confused." _(:з」∠)_”

Fang Chang: "Fuck off, if you fight well, you will open something?" It's called strength! (proud)"

Macabazi: "It's unreasonable, the corps system is too strong, and the life professional players are hot and hot, woo woo, please plan to sharpen it!" ”

The mole on the run in the canyon: "Gan! You hurt others and don't benefit yourself! ”

Envy is envy, the Mole's skeleton corps is almost lv2, and there are only two missions left. Although I didn't get the Hall of Fame achievement, the budget given by LV2 was still very fragrant.

And yet—

Perhaps hearing the call of life professional players, Dog Planning suddenly released a "beta0.21 upgrade patch".

When he saw the big words "Adjustment of the gameplay mechanism of the Corps System", the mole had an ominous premonition in his heart.

[Adjustments:

1. The Corps has added a new attribute interface, the main attributes are "scale" and "logistics". For each level, the two attributes grow by 1 point simultaneously, for example, the scale and logistics corresponding to lv2 are both 2.

2.1 point of size corresponds to 10 [Recruitment Limit], and 1 point of logistics corresponds to 10 [Logistics points]. The maximum number of players can be recruited, and logistics points can be used to exchange for armaments. For example, taking 1 Logistics Point can be exchanged for a "Levy Set", which contains an LD-47 rifle and 120 rounds of 7mm ammunition. Occupy 2 points to exchange for a "Support Set", which includes an LD-47J light machine gun and 500 rounds of 7mm machine gun rounds.

3. The loss of equipment and ammunition exchanged for logistics points will be borne by the new alliance, the weapon will be kept in the arsenal in peacetime, and the baggage troops will be responsible for transporting it to the front line in wartime, and the quartermaster NPC will be responsible for managing the deployment, and the "corps equipment" shall not be used in non-wartime or special tasks.

4. You can get one point for each level, which can be freely allocated to "scale" and "logistics", and can also be consumed to improve "doctrine".

5. The doctrine represents the tendency of the development of the corps, for example, players who are good at large-scale operations can choose the vanguard of the sea of people under the "Light Infantry Doctrine" to get a "100% scale bonus", and take your teammates to be inhuman. You can also choose the special operations under this doctrine to get the "-50% cost of light infantry equipment points" buff, and take your teammates to block the gods.

Players who are good at Blitz can choose the Armored Spearhead under the "Mobile Combat Doctrine" to receive the "-50% Armor Unit Points Cost" buff. You can also choose to play a more secure role and divide half of the points discount among small arms.

The doctrine of "firepower superiority" is divided into firepower coverage and infantry artillery coordination, and it is recommended to leave the skill points for "logistics", with a few more guns and ammunition boxes, and you won't need "scale" anyway.

2. Lv10 and Lv20 Corps can each unlock a doctrine slot, and each corps can carry a limited number of doctrines, which players can match according to their own needs. Keep in mind, however, that once you have chosen a doctrine category, you cannot choose a branch that is exclusive to other categories. Whether you charge at the front line or be a tool for fighting artillery in the rear, you have to choose one.

】

Ye Wei saw the update announcement from beginning to end, and roughly understood the content of this update.

To put it simply, Dog Planner hopes that players will make trade-offs in gameplay and maximize their strengths.

But the armor spearhead......

Do they have tanks?

Ye Wei's expression subtly flipped through the official website database.

The only armored units in the new alliance are the trucks carrying quadruple anti-aircraft guns.

Or will there be later?

Of course, these are all trivial matters, after all, it is still in the closed beta stage, and it is normal that it has not been developed.

What really caught Ye Wei's attention was the point system.

In the past, they used to fire bullets before fighting, and after the battle, they used their own official ones, and the battle settlement interface allocated a 20% of the revenue to compensate players for equipment loss.

This update has made a change in the gameplay mechanics, that is, the separation of personal equipment and corps equipment.

“…… Corps equipment can be redeemed for points, and the new alliance assigns quartermasters to manage the arsenal and replenish the inventory. ”

"Is this a distinction between private equipment and corps equipment?"

In the future, you can't use the ammunition left over from the campaign to do tasks outside the campaign.

A trace of surprise appeared on Ye Wei's face, and he immediately cut to the comment area of the official website.

Sure enough, everyone was talking about it.

Irena: "Although there are a lot of updates, the summary is 'the Corps is not allowed to do business'. (Funny)"

Elf King Fugui: "However, you can engage in other occupations other than your own job, but you can't use public guns and armor." (Funny)"

Picking up garbage level 99: "Hahaha, two urgent, the brother in front of me let one go." ”

Canyon on the run mole: "I'm done!" To summarize briefly, there are two key points in this change: one is that the logistics authority will be transferred to the central authorities, and the allocation budget will be changed to centralized procurement and unified allocation, and the other is the separation of the Corps' equipment from individual equipment. In the future, the equipment purchased at the supply point will be stored in the designated arsenal, which will be guarded and verified by the quartermaster NPC, and can only be used under certain circumstances! ”

"The equipment exchanged for points is bound to the corps and cannot be traded, the normal wear and tear will be compensated, and the malicious damage needs to be compensated twice, which will be determined by the AI."

Professor Yang of the Thunder and Lightning Method: "Damn! Issued silver coins changed to issuing points? The corps system has been weakened epicly! (frightened)"

Canyon is fleeing mole: "Actually, I didn't cut it, but there were more people on the server, and the loopholes in the rules were plugged." ”

In the past, when budgets were issued, players were free to spend on military expenses and buy equipment on their own. When there were few people, it was fine, but now that there are more server people, there is inevitably room for power rent-seeking.

For example, Corps A and Player B discussed, we asked you to purchase, you gave us a kickback, and the money slipped from the military expenses to the personal account.

Now that military spending has been changed to points, procurement, logistics, and weapons maintenance are collectively responsible for the alliance, there is no longer a question of using military spending to make money for itself.

For those who didn't plan to be clever in the first place, this change is not a weakening of the game, but because the logistics system is in charge of the AI, players can focus more on the front line.

Professor Yang of the Thunder and Lightning Law: "Damn! There are so many restrictions, the ghost only goes to play the corps system, I just let you go to the front line, isn't it fragrant for me to run the business myself? ”

Ye Wei was immediately happy when he saw this sentence, and couldn't help but pick out the words and reply.

"I guess your surname is Liu. (Funny)"

Professor Yang of the Thunder and Lightning Method: "? ”

Canyon Fugitive Mole: "Didn't you get the qualification for the closed beta?" You can't even get into the game, you represent us as a hammer. (Funny)"

Professor Yang of the Thunder and Lightning Method: "I mean what if! What would I do if I were in the game! Hey, you Emperors! It's better luck than me, and I will graduate with full level and equipment early when I go in! ”

Fang Chang suddenly appeared.

"In wartime, it is the duty of every citizen to fight for the Alliance, and to give up the obligation is to give up all of it, which includes all property in the game. Don't always think you're smart, don't always think you can represent others, you should have something else in your life besides playing tricks, and it's really unnecessary to play a game. (Squint)"

The mole on the run in the canyon: "I agree with Elder Fang, and the adjustment of the gameplay does not affect the income of the corps system, the rewards of the battle are reflected in the settlement interface, and the population, resources, land, etc. are all possible." To add a piece of trivia, silver is only one of the currencies of the new alliance, and your contribution to the alliance is remembered better than you. (Funny)"

Professor Yang was silent.

But he still didn't understand.

Why is it clear that this update has taken away the logistics power of the corps, these t0 and t1 players don't feel uncomfortable at all.

On the contrary, it's he, a cloud player who doesn't even have the qualifications for the closed beta, who is "complaining" for them.

Don't they want to make a little more?

Silver coins can be exchanged for money!

Ye Wei could probably guess what this guy was thinking, although he didn't agree. This guy may be a little clever and a little accidental, but the pattern is not as good as his student.

Suppose there is an open loophole in the rule, and someone uses it to make a profit, and if you don't take advantage of it, you will lose and you will be eliminated from the competition. Therefore, even if it is known that exploiting loopholes harms the interests of the collective, individuals will inevitably make the most unfavorable choice for the collective out of the "optimal solution of the individual".

When everyone is in a prisoner's dilemma, no one will be the real winner, and the end result will be a lose-lose.

For Alpha players, the new alliance is a utopia they have built in a desolate wasteland, brick by brick, and the game is much more than just a game, and they have more than just a few silver coins.

Even if there is no reward, they are willing to pick up their rifles and die generously to protect the ground beneath their feet.

Loss of equipment and experience.

It's better than a server reset.

……

Vault 401.

After a busy afternoon, Master Yin finally replaced the new fuel rods and restarted the reactor in the shelter.

As the air purification system began to operate and the light returned to the shelter, Chu Guang finally received a hint that the mission was completed.

[401 administrator privileges have been obtained.] 】

"That's it...... Speaking of managerial authority, what are you going to do? Yin Fang looked at Chu Guang, "The administrators here are dead, if they don't set a last word, the general default is to inherit by the living residents according to the number-"

Just when Yin Fang was giving Chu Guang advice, Chu Guang stretched out his hand, extinguished the light above his head with a flick, and turned it on with a flick.

Yin Fang was dumbfounded.

“…… When did you get it? ”

"You reacted as if you had seen me use administrator privileges in another Vault for the first time, and didn't you do the same in Vault 117 before?" Chu Guang gave him a strange look.

Yin Fang's expression was a little strange.

"Isn't Vault 117 because of the last words of the previous administrator...... Forget it, it's not a big deal anyway. ”

Giving up asking about the details, Yin Fang followed Chu Guang to the manager's office and retrieved the black box there.

The administrator's office in Vault 401 is completely different from Vault 117.

The décor here is mainly simple, and it is more like a laboratory or an archive room than an office.

As soon as Yin Fang entered the door, he aimed at the silver-colored, square-headed coffee machine on the table, and the whole person was as surprised as if he had discovered a new continent, and he couldn't put it down and hugged it in his arms.

"KW-8241T model! I've seen it in magazines! It's unbelievable that it's here! ”

"Magazines?"

Yin Fang chattered.

"Of course, it was a pre-war magazine, and this model of coffee machine has 4 more special roasting processes than the KW-8241 prototype, and the appearance is more collegiate designed for researchers! Look at this sci-fi shape, the layman can't even find where the water outlet is! Uh, but it seems to have a bit of a malfunction, but it's not a big problem, and it should work if you fix it...... Can I take it with me? ”

As he spoke, he looked over with a look of hope.

“…… Whatever. ”

Chu Guang glanced at this guy.

Anyway, I don't have a hobby of collecting this thing.

Take it if you want.

……

A coffee machine didn't take much weight, and after Chu Guang recovered the black box together, he returned to the surface with Yin Fang.

The vault has been reopened.

When he gets back, he will arrange for the logistics staff to clean it up and place the newly produced hibernation pods in the various rooms.

Vault 401, which has been reborn, will serve as a new rookie village for the B round of testing, accommodating at least 1,000 new players.

As for the planting area in the shelter, Chu Guang intends to use it for breeding and supplying high-quality seeds to the large area of farmland on the west side of Changchang Farm.

Sitting on Niko's back, on the way back to Vault 404, Chu Guang turned on the information transmission function of the power armor helmet and took the time to take a look at the forum.

The light blue window was projected directly onto his retina, and Chu Guang picked a few familiar posts and glanced at them.

Players have their own interpretations and opinions on the changes in beta 0.21.

Whatever their views, however, reform of the Corps system is imperative.

The new alliance is a united collective, and what is needed is a united group of soldiers, not a group of warlords fighting in isolation.

The return of the logistics power to the central committee of the alliance and the unified deployment of special logistics departments was the first part of Chuguang's military reform plan.

In the future, he will come up with more measures to ensure that the various corps can coordinate and cooperate with each other, and players who choose the corps system can get a better game experience.

What surprised Chu Guang was the post of the spring commander.

This guy rarely writes strategies, but this time he wrote a lot of words.

In addition to a detailed analysis of the various sub-doctrines of the Corps system, the dude also asserted at the end of the post that the changes in beta 0.21 were in preparation for the new expansion.

And the content of the expansion.

Most likely, it is related to the "Northern Expedition"!

From the beginning to the end of the post, a smile curled up at the corner of Chu Guang's mouth.

"Pretty smart."

Although this is the obvious thing.

……

Following.

North of Dawn City.

Next to the paved runway sits the barracks of the New Alliance.

Currently stationed here are the reorganized 1st and 2nd Corps, as well as the Guards Corps, which wear light and heavy exoskeletons.

Unlike the players, these soldiers not only wear uniform uniforms, but also have the same weapons in their hands.

Standing next to Chu Guang, Vanus said with a smug expression.

"How?"

Looking at the forest of guns and flags on the school field, Chu Guang, who was wearing power armor, nodded approvingly, and did not skimp on his praise.

"Good!"

There were 397 soldiers standing here.

Under the training of former officers of the Vanus and other legions, their physical fitness and will to fight have changed dramatically from a few months ago.

There are even a few of them who have awakened.

As a standing corps, the main task of these aboriginal soldiers was defense, but this did not mean that Chu Guang would relax his requirements on them.

The threat to the wasteland is much more than just marauders.

Especially after encountering the torch, Chu Guang realized this more deeply.

Although the players' combat effectiveness is strong and they have the advantage of "immortality", the construction of the standing corps cannot be slackened.

It is impossible for players to be online twenty-four hours a day.

There are always things that players can't do.

And these things can only be done by the people of this world.

After the review.

Chu Guang took advantage of everyone's presence and held a combat meeting.

In addition to the commanders of the 1st and 2nd Corps, the top leaders of the new alliance, including Luca of the Logistics Department, also participated.

Without wasting time on the opening remarks, Chu Guang went straight to the point.

"The armed forces of the torch attacked our convoy escorting fuel rods, and the remnants fled north. Although there were only eight of them, they were well-equipped and well-trained. If they are allowed to join up with the people of the Chewing Bone Tribe, I am afraid that it will cause us big problems this fall. ”

"At present, the war between the Snake Clan and Honghe Town is deadlocked, and there is no room to deal with us for the time being, if I were them, I would most likely choose the Tooth Clan who was resting in Xizhou City as the object of support, and instigate them to go south to continue the battle that ended abruptly last year."

"Since this battle will be fought sooner or later, it will be fought on their turf."

The faces of all the officers in the barracks were filled with excitement, and they involuntarily clenched their fists.

Especially wrenches.

In the offensive at the beginning of the year, the guards who had held out at the Long Farm suffered heavy losses, and many of his brothers fell in that battle.

However, when the cunning villains saw the rout of the Black Snake, they turned around and fled with their tails between their legs!

He'd been waiting too long for this moment!

Looking at his subordinates with high fighting spirit, Chu Guang propped his hands on the map and continued in a serious tone.

"The Northern Expedition will begin next month, and the goal is to expel the Ya Clan entrenched in Xizhou City one by one!"

"Before the Northern Expedition begins, we need to prepare at least 30 planes, 50 trucks, five million rounds of ammunition and artillery shells – and pave our railroad to the town of Yuanxi!"

"This war will completely change the landscape of the southern part of the valley province, and it is not just about our own destiny. I hope that you will overcome all difficulties and do your best to complete the preparations for war. ”

"Since neither the Rim nor Boulder City want to take care of that stinking shit-"

Chu Guang's right fist landed on the map, and he said with a firm look in his eyes.

"Then let's go!"