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Now when it comes to playing games, many people's first reaction is "mobile games" and "online games". It is the development of society that narrows the word "games". Several pages of search results are recommended mobile games, and games are originally defined as a form of sports and a form of cultural entertainment. Reflect human social labor, military, cultural and other activities in a certain form.
Heukinger, known as the father of game theory, said: "A game is a behavior or activity performed in a clearly defined time and space. It is carried out according to the rules accepted spontaneously. Once this rule is accepted, it will Absolutely binding. The purpose of play lies within the act of play itself, and it is accompanied by feelings of tension and joy that are different from everyday life."
It is rare to hear the term "Internet addicted teenager" now. When the Internet was just emerging, this word made many parents frightened. When the Internet began to be combined with games, how many children with poor self-control were trapped in it. So the Internet and games at that time were regarded as big tigers, the opposite of all good things, but as time went by, the Internet became popular and penetrated into all aspects of life.
People are much more sensible and realize that our life is inseparable from the Internet, and children have lived in such an environment since childhood and are accustomed to everything, so it is difficult to get stuck in it and cannot extricate themselves. So once you fall into this virtual environment, it is easy to lose self-control. Now that social networks are everywhere, it is not easy to become addicted if there is no environmental gap. The younger brother just thinks that the life in front of him is boring.
first game
We have been dealing with games since we came to this world. Before the age of three, our parents and family members were our closest game playmates. After entering kindergarten, we have other friends. My memory of these has been blurred, except for hide-and-seek and sandbag throwing. In addition to the regular games such as rubber band jumping and jumping rubber bands, there is a game that I remember clearly that should be played in elementary school. Its name is "Duck Beak".
Computers at that time were still an expensive rarity. I remember often seeing in TV shopping advertisements, "Computers can be easily moved home for only 9999." At that time, I didn't know what computers could do. In fact, home computers at that time really couldn't What, square big head, rough 98.
Later, my father bought a learning machine, which was the era when bullies were rampant. This was the first time I came into contact with video games. Although his purpose was to let me learn to type, my blind typing was really bad. , I got better after work, for which I was laughed at by my colleagues.
This learning machine is my enlightenment to computers. The real contact with computers is the microcomputer class in junior high school. There is only one class a week. , When the classwork is tense, the computer teacher always happens to be unable to come.
When I was in high school, my family bought a computer. At that time, there were probably not many in the whole village. I gradually became familiar with computers. At that time, I was not so obsessed with games, but I was too obsessed with QQ Sun. It's okay to raise animals and steal food. I haven't played the red alert in the computer to understand it.
computer science
Because I have been exposed to computers, I found it very interesting, so I wanted to major in computer science in college, and I was lucky enough to be admitted to the computer major of my first choice. Just after the military training in the university, I went to the Internet bar with the squad leader. It seemed that I didn’t play games at the time. The Internet cafe is a QQ video with my family. Many people may not believe it. It was the first time I went to an Internet cafe. During the video that night, my dad also said that I learned to use the Internet when I was in college. You are trying to learn bad things. Well, look at it, this is the era when talking about "Internet cafes" has changed.
In fact, learning computers was not for games at that time, but because of learning computers, I was exposed to more games. As mentioned earlier, I want to hang up the QQ level, steal vegetables, and upgrade the farm. This is the beginning of my later game style. In this way, the game is all about development, that is, your efforts will always accumulate in the game. More inclined to RPG type games.
So when I was in college, when my classmates invited me to play the battle game Dota, I thought it was unbelievable. The money and equipment I spent half a day saving were useless in the next game. What’s the point of this game?
But people will always change. When I integrate into the environment of brothers, play black and dota together, and play CF, I gradually become fascinated by this MOBA style, but I am handicapped, and my skills are very bad. Skills are usually a meal. Random press, I just like to join in the fun with everyone and play in the game together. I am the legendary vegetable dog who grows more and more fond of playing.
Enter the game development industry
The time in college is fleeting, and the time comes to the senior internship stage. From several offers, I choose a game company with a lower salary but I am more interested in it. I can't help it, there is only one game development among many jobs, and I chose it, and the salary in a small company is only a pitiful 3K.
That was the era when web games were all the rage in 2013, and we were not out of the ordinary, serious micro-end web games, type MMORPG. Later, I came into contact with end games and mobile games in the same company. Although the form is different, the type has always been MMORPG. I didn’t expect that I would stay in this small company with three parties after graduation for more than 6 years.
The development of homogeneous games for a long time has greatly reduced my interest in games. From the novelty at the beginning to the numbness later, I found that I am no longer interested in these games, and sometimes I don’t even want to reach out for a little bit.
At this stage, I can still play two games, one is "dota" I played before, and the other is "Happy Match" which has passed thousands of levels later. I really don't want to play heavy RPG anymore, because I I’m really sick of myself. I’ve tested various gameplays hundreds of times before going live, and I really don’t want to play them anymore.
Changing the game development genre
The restless RPG affected my mood. In 2020, I jumped out of the original comfort zone and started the development of turn-based games. The new environment will inevitably bring freshness. I started a new journey and experienced the turn-based game. The gap with RPG games.
But in recent years, the turn-based game has changed. In addition to the battle mode, the turn-based game has become more and more RPG-like, and the heavy training system has been gradually added, which makes the turn-based game very boring. After working for 3 years, I feel that I have a lot of interest before. There are no points left.
Now I really feel a little numb to my games where the light is on. Could it be that the game I made is to guide everyone to keep the light on? Is it just to let everyone stay up all night and light up? Is it to let everyone put money in the game to keep lighting up?
What should mobile games look like
Recently, I often have some illusions. I was really playing games before? Are the ones I made really called games? I always have a feeling that this kind of thing that follows the guidance of Dian Dian has no gameplay, and it cannot be called a game at all, even minesweeper, spider cards, Tetris, etc. can be called games. What kind of game is an RPG game without thinking about Dian Dian all day? Sex at all?
Returning to the essence of the game, "the purpose of the game exists in the game itself, and its feelings of tension and joy are different from daily life." In other words, whether these things are games should be divided into people. If playing this thing can make you feel happy and interested, then it is a game. For me, I really don’t like to play this kind of thing. up.
Now I want to try the development of casual games, because I think that is my current interest, and it is the type of game that can bring me happiness.
my journey
The progress of life is inseparable from the game, contact with computer -> report computer major -> play computer games with classmates -> graduate game development -> MMORPG -> turn-based card.
The types of games I like are also quietly changing, small games -> simulation business development -> MOBA, FPS -> MMORPG, turn-based card -> dota, leisure, because the current online games are too lively, so gradually Only play small games that can be paused at any time.
Now I am also very confused. I feel that I am not a game developer, at least I am unqualified. Except for the learning machine a dozen years ago, I have experienced a few games. I don’t know anything about the game machine later, so I also want to return. The essence of the game, I bought an 8090 handheld game console in a convenience store at the end of last year, which is the most primitive Tetris, and I feel pretty good after playing it a few times.
This is what I once dreamed of but couldn't get. Now I can finally buy it and play it home. The classic game will never go out of style.
When I was shopping for New Year’s goods, I tried the handle games of the year with my wife in the game hall of the mall, and I felt that this is the fun of the game.
In order not to be derailed by the times, I placed an order for a Switch game console online some time ago. I really checked a lot of information before I figured out what to buy. I have been stuck at the customs for several days, and it will take at least half a month. To my hands, hopefully I can find a little inspiration in this modern console.
Summarize
- The original definition of games refers to a form of sports and a form of cultural entertainment. Today's society narrows games into online games.
- I have a relationship with games, from getting in touch with computers, choosing a major, to finding a job in game development after graduation, because I like dota, so I choose games
- What I like about my game development is not because of the gameplay, but because I have a feeling as my own product, so I charge money for the games I make, but not because it is fun
- The way of playing in the same game is also changing. Before playing dota, I always liked to play fighters or assassins, enjoying the feeling of fighting, but now I prefer to play mages. It is more interesting to change tricks and play tricks
In the past week, I have seen the question "What is the meaning of life" from several places, and I have answered some questions, and even many people have consulted ChatGPT, but is it really meaningful to ask this kind of question? People who ask this kind of question should be in a period of confusion at the moment, and want someone who has come to provide some answers, but does life have to be meaningful? Everyone's pursuit is different, and the interpretation of the meaning of life is also different. I now feel that it is enough to see a ray of sunshine in the morning and breathe the clear air quietly. If there is a little extravagance, then I would like to say "something to do, someone to love, and something to look forward to".