The Ruined World Was Mistaken for a Game-Chapter 31.2: Server Maintenance (3)
Translator: Dreamscribe
As soon as Han Yong-seon’s introduction ended, Jinwoo, who had been waiting backstage, stepped up onto the stage. At his appearance, both the people inside and those watching from outside burst into cheers.
“Creator God! Creator God!”
“Creator God nim!”
Everyone who saw Jinwoo called out in unison.
‘Creator God, huh....’
He wasn’t unaware of the nickname, but hearing it directly felt strange. It took a long time for the cheering to die down.
“Hello? I’m Lee Jinwoo of FS Games. As our Director said, I came here in a hurry. Three hours ago, in fact.”
Laughter rippled through the audience.
“First, I want to apologize. We haven’t been able to provide Soul Link to many of you. Since we’re inspecting every single Soul Chip that goes into it, it’s taking time. We’re working on developing related technologies, so please wait just a little longer.”
As Jinwoo bowed his head, the audience, instead of applauding, waved their heads in panic, not wanting him to apologize.
“Now, let me present the content that will be updated with the official service launch.”
A display screen behind Jinwoo lit up.
[Land of Erosion!]
Along with those words, a scene of erosion unfolded. It was a hellish landscape, a stark contrast to the peaceful Evanth.
“The Land of Erosion will be updated. It’s a highly dangerous, extremely challenging area, so our Heroes will need to prepare thoroughly.”
A map appeared showing the area occupied by the erosion.
It extended far beyond Evanth and its surrounding regions.
“Wow....”
“This scale is insane.”
Jinwoo gazed at the map for a moment. Even the weakest area within the Erosion was vast in scale.
“Of course, you won’t be able to enter right away.”
The screen transitioned to the next slide.
A single dot appeared.
“Arsilan Saga is a world that you, the players, create. The main story and quests merely serve as a compass to point the way.”
A line extended from the dot, branching out like the limbs of a tree.
"Our dedicated scenario team is using superintelligent AI to prepare for all possibilities."
That meant countless multi-stories had been prepared.
In truth, that wasn’t quite the case. Under Tia’s authorship, the main storyline had already been established.
There was a reason for presenting it this way.
Many events would unfold from here on out, and the purpose was to shift all responsibility for what happened onto the "Heroes".
'Because of your choices and actions, this is what became of the world! FS Games is not at fault!'
Making them think this way allowed for various tormenti- no, events to be held freely.
Jinwoo displayed the next image.
"What would have happened if the subjugation team had failed? The fields of Evanth would’ve turned out like this.”
A grotesquely twisted field appeared on the display, radiating a strong dark fantasy vibe.
“Awesome.”
“That means nothing is set in stone.”
“This is insane....”
“Just wow.”
The audience responded with admiration.
Everyone held their breath, awaiting Jinwoo’s next words.
“Several villages will also be unlocked. During Early Access, you couldn’t leave the area around Evanth, but now you’ll be able to cross the fields, reach the mountains, valleys, and rivers, and even travel to other villages. Let me show you just one of them.”
The screen changed to reveal a village smaller in scale than Evanth, with a different atmosphere.
“This is Lunatie, a village where the Beastkin live.”
In Arsilan, the Beastkin were historically the most persecuted race. It was believed they were the most prone to corruption through Erosion. After Jinwoo dropped a few meteors on the discriminators, that culture had mostly disappeared, but because of that history, the Beastkin always remained timid.
Yet those very people had bravely come to Jinwoo, saying they wanted to help.
Jinwoo revealed the appearance of the Feline Beastkin. They stood awkwardly and shyly.
“Ooooooh!”
“Kyaaa! Cat ears!!!”
“Th-this is it! This is real fantasy!”
Everyone erupted into cheers.
There wasn’t a shred of prejudice, if anything, the enthusiasm was even greater. Watching from the side, Han Yong-seon also raised both arms in delight.
“Other villages also have unique characteristics, so please go explore them on your journey.”
Arsilan Worlds, as well as the broader community, exploded with excitement.
-So cute, so cute, so cute.
-Hehe! Neko-chaan~
-Why is this update such a feast? I might choke from eating too much.
-But I can’t eat it, I don’t have a 'Soul Link'.
-Just how much have they prepared for this!?
Public sentiment was overwhelmingly positive.
It was nothing short of praise and worship.
"Now, let's talk about in-game purchases."
As soon as Jinwoo broached the subject of monetization, the atmosphere sobered again. Monetization was that important of an issue.
Since Arsilan Saga was the world’s only virtual reality game, there was no way to resist even if it aggressively extracted money.
"You've already purchased Soul Links, so we won’t be charging any subscription fees. However, several paid content items will be added."
Monetization features appeared on the screen.
“These include in-game emoticons, Character Customization Change Vouchers, Inventory Expansion Vouchers, and a 'Platinum Coin Shop' that will be added to Evanth and other villages where paid items can be purchased.”
Paid items from the Platinum Coin Shop appeared on the screen.
“Hair dye, Arsilan traditional clothes, underwear, accessories like headbands and earrings, these are all cosmetic items with no gameplay advantages. The items available in the Platinum Coin Shop will change periodically and are limited in quantity, so we recommend visiting frequently.”
The prices were reasonable.
One Platinum Coin was priced at 10,000 won, with hair dye costing 1 coin and cosmetic items ranging from 2 to 8 coins. Although the pricing was similar to partially monetized online games, it still felt relatively inexpensive.
Because it was something they would personally wear in virtual reality!
“There will be no paid items that affect gameplay. Heroes, you must grow stronger solely through your experiences.”
At Jinwoo’s firm declaration, everyone’s faces began to brighten.
“Please grow through your adventures and save Arsilan.”
Wooooooooh!
The entire Hall roared with cheers.
Many gamers had been concerned about Arsilan Saga’s monetization model, but FS Games had taken such a modest approach that it made people worry for the company instead.
“O merciful Creator God!”
“Creator God! Creator God!”
Everyone praised Jinwoo!
Earth’s money meant nothing to Jinwoo. As long as FS Games could operate and grow steadily, that was enough.
“This concludes the showcase. Thank you.”
Amid thunderous cheers, Jinwoo bowed and exited the stage.
Backstage, Jinwoo looked toward the audience. A prepared video was about to play.
As the audience began to rise from their seats, the lights dimmed, and a video appeared on the display.
It showed a first-person perspective, as if filmed with a camera. After passing through the scenery of Evanth, the view entered the Adventurer’s Guild.
Tia was reading a book.
[Tia nim, the Heroes will be arriving soon. Any words for them?]
Tia closed her book and let out a sigh.
[Please, just don’t cause trouble and faithfully complete your quests. But still....]
A gentle smile appeared at the corners of her lips.
[I miss the heroes.]
The screen changed.
This time, it showed Heina training the guards.
[Captain Heina, do you have a message for the Heroes?]
[The basics are important. So keep training without rest. If you want to join the guards, come see me. I’ll drill you thoroughly.]
[Oh, that sounds a little scary.]
When Heina turned her head, the screen shifted again.
[It’s lonely here, so hurry up and come.]
[Let’s have a drink.]
[Hahaha! Leave the enhancements to me again!]
Several NPCs spoke one by one, smiling brightly.
Finally, Leon and the Saintess Airi appeared. They were sitting by a lakeside, and Leon was holding a traditional Arsilan guitar.
A beautiful melody filled the air.
[Leon nim, you play so well!]
[I’ve been practicing from time to time. It’s an honor to play for the Heroes.]
As the peaceful scene continued.
Kugrrrr!
A massive noise came from the direction of the Magic Barrier.
[W-what was that?]
[It seems I’ll have to check it out myself.]
Just as Leon set aside his instrument and drew his sword, the video ended.
It was a teaser announcing the launch of the official service.
“Ahhhh!”
“I-I need to get to Evanth right now!”
“Let me in!”
“Login!”
Something, something ominous seems to have occurred!
Every player who watched the video couldn’t hide their growing anxiety.
And three days later.
* * *
[Notice] Official Service Launch and Update Announcement
Hello? This is Arsilan Saga.
Thanks to the support of our Heroes, the official service has now begun.
[Update Details]
*The Land of Erosion has revealed itself.
*Various types of normal monsters have been added.
*A Corrupted Goblin Village has been created.
*Travelable regions have been expanded. Go explore and discover new villages! Unique specialties await our Heroes.
*More diverse Class Training Centers have been added.
*Multiple new Skills have been added.
*Personalized Quests are currently being tested.
[Paid Content Introduction]
*Through Arsilan Worlds, you can now purchase emoticons, Character Customization Change Vouchers, and Inventory Expansion Vouchers.
*Platinum Coin Shops have been added to Evanth and several villages. Stock is limited and updated frequently, so make sure to check often.
[Fixes and Changes]
*The Customization Room UI has been revamped.
*Party, Guild, and Subjugation Team windows have been updated.
*Several new fonts have been added to the Status Window.
We welcome all heroes visiting Arsilan and extend our deepest gratitude.
The official service of Arsilan Saga has begun!
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Chapter 31.2: Server Maintenance (3)
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