Chapter 173: What Is the Ninth Art
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Chapter 173: What Is the Ninth Art
In Guo Yuns portfolio, Mei Fang saw an image of a girl with short black hair, a white triangular skirt, and pencil-like legs. The characters color block design was very simple.
The girl in the character design was looking up at the sky, leaving only her back view, giving off a somewhat melancholic and lonely feeling.
Guo Yun, where did you find the inspiration for this character?Updated from n0velb(i)n.c(o)/m
That I found the inspiration myself from some picture books, the kind of fairy tale storybooks, not the overly childish ones, you know Umm, Mei Fang, I dont know if youve seen them.
Xia Yuan chimed in from the side, Ive read the picture book The Little Prince[1] before. Is it that kind of simple, soothing illustrative style youre going for?
Yes, exactly That kind. Girls love it. This one just has a different art style. The picture book I saw had characters with more distinct polygonal designs
Mei Fang was currently contemplating his next game project. Although he didnt have a clear design theme, he had a firm design direction.
To create an indie game that could be called the Ninth Art.
In his mind, he had countless design ideas for potential hit games. Based on the current synergy with his team, as long as the art resources were in place, they could quickly bring the project to life.
Those projects were enough after doing a few, and that was not Mei Fangs true pursuit.
He had always hoped that the gaming industry he deeply loved could receive more positive recognition in China, rather than being seen as a waste of time by adults and elders.
The harsh reputation of the gaming industry in China was undoubtedly partly due to traditional educational concepts. But game developers eagerness to manipulate players into spending money through various profit-oriented methods also contributed significantly.
Games have always been referred to as the Ninth Art because, compared to works such as literature, movies, and anime, they offer interactivity.
Players can embody characters in the game world, complete missions or make choices themselves, leading to high levels of immersion and involvement.
This interactivity should not only exist in the form of players fighting and pursuing fame and fortune in a virtual world but should also manifest in the genuine emotional communication and exchange established between developers and players through games.
For an outstanding indie game, the most important thing is an interesting and innovative gameplay mechanic. However, to be considered as a ninth art, an indie game cannot lack artistic expression in music and visuals.
These two elements are not necessarily the only determining factors. Many acclaimed indie games from later generations had simple art styles, but their music had the power to touch souls.
For example, the renowned masterpiece with a perfect score from IGN, Undertale[2], its 8-bit dynamic music design earned it many points and sparked a wave of fan creations.
Even without mentioning things so far-fetched, the success of To the Moon definitely did not come from its visuals alone. Its winning formula lies in its perfect storyline combined with beautiful and touching piano music.
Mei Fang currently had a lot of resources in the music department. Besides himself and Xia Yuan, he knew that Gao Kan, the producer of To the Moon, was an exceptionally talented game music composer. Now that Guo Yuns art had grown to be independent and outstanding, Mei Fang naturally had higher expectations for his first Ninth Art project.
I plan to make this girl character designed by Guo Yun the protagonist of the story. We might need to make some adjustments to her color scheme, but well use her to create a puzzle-solving platformer game.
A platformer? Xia Yuan scratched her head. Ah Fang, can you please not use such technical terms? I dont really understand.
Platformer, like Super Mario, the game we used to play on the Little Tyrant console.
Ah? Using this girl for Super Mario? Why does it feel a bit funny weird
Lin Youxi added, I think what Ah Fang means is a gameplay style similar to Super Mario, with left and right movement and jumping The actual gameplay experience should be quite different.
So, what kind of story are you planning to write? How many words are you aiming for?
This story will lean more towards a self-discovery narrative. We wont use too much text in the story or rather, there will be almost no text.
Mei Fang explained, Its a concept called environmental storytelling. Well rely on artfully crafted scenes, in-game interactions, and cutscenes to showcase the essence of the story, allowing players to fill in the meaning of our story themselves.
It sounds a bit like a silent film. But isnt it more interesting to have dialogues Why cant they speak?
So like Machinarium[3], right?
This time, Mei Fang didnt simply rely on his memory to copy that game, Graces Journey. Apart from its impressive art, he had almost forgotten the process and story himself, only retaining a vague impression.
The creative design of a game often involves the fusion of the game creators rich gaming experiences and some personal insights. Both aspects are almost indispensable.
In the process of conceptualizing this project, Mei Fang had already gathered excellent core elements from works such as Monument Valley, Celeste[5], GRIS, Journey[6], and Sky: Children of the Light[7] in his mind. Its something he could accomplish as a veteran game developer and lead designer, drawing upon his experience from previous life.
In fact, this was also Mei Fangs true cheatthe talent he hadnt been able to fully unleash in his previous life.
In this life, however, there were no bosses ordering Mei Fang to create garbage pay-to-win mobile games anymore.
Mei Fang didnt need to toil for meager wages anymore.
Now, Mei Fang was his own boss.
In addition to art, the design of music and sound effects will also be very important. This is where I need your help, Yuan Yuan. Mei Fang looked at Xia Yuan with a serious expression. Excellent music and art are both indispensable.
Xia Yuan nodded, her expression filled with tenderness. Ah Fang, you just tell me your requirements, and Ill fulfill them.
Lin Youxi, who had been quietly observing her beloved Ah Fang showcasing his passion and talent, finally spoke up:
C Site doesnt have much work to handle recently. I can take care of the programming design for this game. Ah Fang, you can focus your whole heart on the game concept.
That was my plan as well You truly understand me, Youxi.
Mei Fang finished speaking and turned his head to look at Xia Yuan and Guo Yun. Once were done with midterm exams, well have to start working hard on this game.
Oh, right Theres still the midterm exam!
Xia Yuan expressed surprise and a hint of anxiety, By the way, does the school rules mention anything? If if I dont perform well I wont be expelled directly from the school, right?
No, that wont happen Just perform at your usual level, and dont worry too much about grades.
Mei Fang gently patted Xia Yuans head, then smiled faintly. Think about it, isnt this the reason we originally chose to enroll in Jiangcheng NOHS?
Translator's Notes:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Little_Princehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Undertalehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machinariumhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grishttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celeste_(video_game)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journey_(2012_video_game)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sky_(video_game)
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Chapter 173: What Is the Ninth Art
In Guo Yuns portfolio, Mei Fang saw an image of a girl with short black hair, a white triangular skirt, and pencil-like legs. The characters color block design was very simple.
The girl in the character design was looking up at the sky, leaving only her back view, giving off a somewhat melancholic and lonely feeling.
Guo Yun, where did you find the inspiration for this character?Updated from n0velb(i)n.c(o)/m
That I found the inspiration myself from some picture books, the kind of fairy tale storybooks, not the overly childish ones, you know Umm, Mei Fang, I dont know if youve seen them.
Xia Yuan chimed in from the side, Ive read the picture book The Little Prince[1] before. Is it that kind of simple, soothing illustrative style youre going for?
Yes, exactly That kind. Girls love it. This one just has a different art style. The picture book I saw had characters with more distinct polygonal designs
Mei Fang was currently contemplating his next game project. Although he didnt have a clear design theme, he had a firm design direction.
To create an indie game that could be called the Ninth Art.
In his mind, he had countless design ideas for potential hit games. Based on the current synergy with his team, as long as the art resources were in place, they could quickly bring the project to life.
Those projects were enough after doing a few, and that was not Mei Fangs true pursuit.
He had always hoped that the gaming industry he deeply loved could receive more positive recognition in China, rather than being seen as a waste of time by adults and elders.
The harsh reputation of the gaming industry in China was undoubtedly partly due to traditional educational concepts. But game developers eagerness to manipulate players into spending money through various profit-oriented methods also contributed significantly.
Games have always been referred to as the Ninth Art because, compared to works such as literature, movies, and anime, they offer interactivity.
Players can embody characters in the game world, complete missions or make choices themselves, leading to high levels of immersion and involvement.
This interactivity should not only exist in the form of players fighting and pursuing fame and fortune in a virtual world but should also manifest in the genuine emotional communication and exchange established between developers and players through games.
For an outstanding indie game, the most important thing is an interesting and innovative gameplay mechanic. However, to be considered as a ninth art, an indie game cannot lack artistic expression in music and visuals.
These two elements are not necessarily the only determining factors. Many acclaimed indie games from later generations had simple art styles, but their music had the power to touch souls.
For example, the renowned masterpiece with a perfect score from IGN, Undertale[2], its 8-bit dynamic music design earned it many points and sparked a wave of fan creations.
Even without mentioning things so far-fetched, the success of To the Moon definitely did not come from its visuals alone. Its winning formula lies in its perfect storyline combined with beautiful and touching piano music.
Mei Fang currently had a lot of resources in the music department. Besides himself and Xia Yuan, he knew that Gao Kan, the producer of To the Moon, was an exceptionally talented game music composer. Now that Guo Yuns art had grown to be independent and outstanding, Mei Fang naturally had higher expectations for his first Ninth Art project.
I plan to make this girl character designed by Guo Yun the protagonist of the story. We might need to make some adjustments to her color scheme, but well use her to create a puzzle-solving platformer game.
A platformer? Xia Yuan scratched her head. Ah Fang, can you please not use such technical terms? I dont really understand.
Platformer, like Super Mario, the game we used to play on the Little Tyrant console.
Ah? Using this girl for Super Mario? Why does it feel a bit funny weird
Lin Youxi added, I think what Ah Fang means is a gameplay style similar to Super Mario, with left and right movement and jumping The actual gameplay experience should be quite different.
So, what kind of story are you planning to write? How many words are you aiming for?
This story will lean more towards a self-discovery narrative. We wont use too much text in the story or rather, there will be almost no text.
Mei Fang explained, Its a concept called environmental storytelling. Well rely on artfully crafted scenes, in-game interactions, and cutscenes to showcase the essence of the story, allowing players to fill in the meaning of our story themselves.
It sounds a bit like a silent film. But isnt it more interesting to have dialogues Why cant they speak?
So like Machinarium[3], right?
This time, Mei Fang didnt simply rely on his memory to copy that game, Graces Journey. Apart from its impressive art, he had almost forgotten the process and story himself, only retaining a vague impression.
The creative design of a game often involves the fusion of the game creators rich gaming experiences and some personal insights. Both aspects are almost indispensable.
In the process of conceptualizing this project, Mei Fang had already gathered excellent core elements from works such as Monument Valley, Celeste[5], GRIS, Journey[6], and Sky: Children of the Light[7] in his mind. Its something he could accomplish as a veteran game developer and lead designer, drawing upon his experience from previous life.
In fact, this was also Mei Fangs true cheatthe talent he hadnt been able to fully unleash in his previous life.
In this life, however, there were no bosses ordering Mei Fang to create garbage pay-to-win mobile games anymore.
Mei Fang didnt need to toil for meager wages anymore.
Now, Mei Fang was his own boss.
In addition to art, the design of music and sound effects will also be very important. This is where I need your help, Yuan Yuan. Mei Fang looked at Xia Yuan with a serious expression. Excellent music and art are both indispensable.
Xia Yuan nodded, her expression filled with tenderness. Ah Fang, you just tell me your requirements, and Ill fulfill them.
Lin Youxi, who had been quietly observing her beloved Ah Fang showcasing his passion and talent, finally spoke up:
C Site doesnt have much work to handle recently. I can take care of the programming design for this game. Ah Fang, you can focus your whole heart on the game concept.
That was my plan as well You truly understand me, Youxi.
Mei Fang finished speaking and turned his head to look at Xia Yuan and Guo Yun. Once were done with midterm exams, well have to start working hard on this game.
Oh, right Theres still the midterm exam!
Xia Yuan expressed surprise and a hint of anxiety, By the way, does the school rules mention anything? If if I dont perform well I wont be expelled directly from the school, right?
No, that wont happen Just perform at your usual level, and dont worry too much about grades.
Mei Fang gently patted Xia Yuans head, then smiled faintly. Think about it, isnt this the reason we originally chose to enroll in Jiangcheng NOHS?
Translator's Notes:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Little_Princehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Undertalehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machinariumhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grishttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celeste_(video_game)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journey_(2012_video_game)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sky_(video_game)
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Chapter 173: What Is the Ninth ArtIn Guo Yuns portfolio, Mei Fang saw an image of a girl with short black hair, a white triangular skirt, and pencil-like legs. The characters color block design was very simple.The girl in the character design was looking up at the sky, leaving only her back view, giving off a somewhat melancholic and lonely feeling.Guo Yun, where did you find the inspiration for this character?Updated from n0velbin.co/mThat I found the inspiration myself from some picture books, the kind of fairy tale storybooks, not the overly childish ones, you know Umm, Mei Fang, I dont know if youve seen them.Xia Yuan chimed in from the side, Ive read the picture book The Little Prince1 before. Is it that kind of simple, soothing illustrative style youre going for?Yes, exactly That kind. Girls love it. This one just has a different art style. The picture book I saw had characters with more distinct polygonal designsMei Fang was currently contemplating his next game project. Although he didnt have a clear design theme, he had a firm design direction.To create an indie game that could be called the Ninth Art.In his mind, he had countless design ideas for potential hit games. Based on the current synergy with his team, as long as the art resources were in place, they could quickly bring the project to life.Those projects were enough after doing a few, and that was not Mei Fangs true pursuit.He had always hoped that the gaming industry he deeply loved could receive more positive recognition in China, rather than being seen as a waste of time by adults and elders.The harsh reputation of the gaming industry in China was undoubtedly partly due to traditional educational concepts. But game developers eagerness to manipulate players into spending money through various profit-oriented methods also contributed significantly.Games have always been referred to as the Ninth Art because, compared to works such as literature, movies, and anime, they offer interactivity.Players can embody characters in the game world, complete missions or make choices themselves, leading to high levels of immersion and involvement.This interactivity should not only exist in the form of players fighting and pursuing fame and fortune in a virtual world but should also manifest in the genuine emotional communication and exchange established between developers and players through games.For an outstanding indie game, the most important thing is an interesting and innovative gameplay mechanic. However, to be considered as a ninth art, an indie game cannot lack artistic expression in music and visuals.These two elements are not necessarily the only determining factors. Many acclaimed indie games from later generations had simple art styles, but their music had the power to touch souls.For example, the renowned masterpiece with a perfect score from IGN, Undertale2, its 8-bit dynamic music design earned it many points and sparked a wave of fan creations.Even without mentioning things so far-fetched, the success of To the Moon definitely did not come from its visuals alone. Its winning formula lies in its perfect storyline combined with beautiful and touching piano music.Mei Fang currently had a lot of resources in the music department. Besides himself and Xia Yuan, he knew that Gao Kan, the producer of To the Moon, was an exceptionally talented game music composer. Now that Guo Yuns art had grown to be independent and outstanding, Mei Fang naturally had higher expectations for his first Ninth Art project.I plan to make this girl character designed by Guo Yun the protagonist of the story. We might need to make some adjustments to her color scheme, but well use her to create a puzzle-solving platformer game.A platformer? Xia Yuan scratched her head. Ah Fang, can you please not use such technical terms? I dont really understand.Platformer, like Super Mario, the game we used to play on the Little Tyrant console.Ah? Using this girl for Super Mario? Why does it feel a bit funny weirdLin Youxi added, I think what Ah Fang means is a gameplay style similar to Super Mario, with left and right movement and jumping The actual gameplay experience should be quite different.So, what kind of story are you planning to write? How many words are you aiming for?This story will lean more towards a self-discovery narrative. We wont use too much text in the story or rather, there will be almost no text.Mei Fang explained, Its a concept called environmental storytelling. Well rely on artfully crafted scenes, in-game interactions, and cutscenes to showcase the essence of the story, allowing players to fill in the meaning of our story themselves.It sounds a bit like a silent film. But isnt it more interesting to have dialogues Why cant they speak?So like Machinarium3, right?This time, Mei Fang didnt simply rely on his memory to copy that game, Graces Journey. Apart from its impressive art, he had almost forgotten the process and story himself, only retaining a vague impression.The creative design of a game often involves the fusion of the game creators rich gaming experiences and some personal insights. Both aspects are almost indispensable.In the process of conceptualizing this project, Mei Fang had already gathered excellent core elements from works such as Monument Valley, Celeste5, GRIS, Journey6, and Sky: Children of the Light7 in his mind. Its something he could accomplish as a veteran game developer and lead designer, drawing upon his experience from previous life.In fact, this was also Mei Fangs true cheatthe talent he hadnt been able to fully unleash in his previous life.In this life, however, there were no bosses ordering Mei Fang to create garbage pay-to-win mobile games anymore.Mei Fang didnt need to toil for meager wages anymore.Now, Mei Fang was his own boss.In addition to art, the design of music and sound effects will also be very important. This is where I need your help, Yuan Yuan. Mei Fang looked at Xia Yuan with a serious expression. Excellent music and art are both indispensable.Xia Yuan nodded, her expression filled with tenderness. Ah Fang, you just tell me your requirements, and Ill fulfill them.Lin Youxi, who had been quietly observing her beloved Ah Fang showcasing his passion and talent, finally spoke up:C Site doesnt have much work to handle recently. I can take care of the programming design for this game. Ah Fang, you can focus your whole heart on the game concept.That was my plan as well You truly understand me, Youxi.Mei Fang finished speaking and turned his head to look at Xia Yuan and Guo Yun. Once were done with midterm exams, well have to start working hard on this game.Oh, right Theres still the midterm exam!Xia Yuan expressed surprise and a hint of anxiety, By the way, does the school rules mention anything? If if I dont perform well I wont be expelled directly from the school, right?No, that wont happen Just perform at your usual level, and dont worry too much about grades.Mei Fang gently patted Xia Yuans head, then smiled faintly. Think about it, isnt this the reason we originally chose to enroll in Jiangcheng NOHS?Translator's Notes:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Little_Princehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Undertalehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machinariumhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grishttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celeste_video_gamehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Journey_2012_video_gamehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sky_video_gamePrevious ChapterPreviousTable of ContentsToCAny amount will be greatly appreciated.Your email address will not be published.Required fields are marked *Comment *Name *Email *WebsiteSave my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.Privacy PolicyDMCATerms of Service 2024 Gem Novels Translations
