Chapter 162-2: Ways to Obtain Game Qualification (2) |
The moon, Lunar Eclipse City.
In a top-floor room of a skyscraper standing in the city’s core area, the governors representing the highest authority of the Lunar Eclipse race were holding a meeting.
As the projection lights on the ceiling flickered, a little boy appeared in the open space at the center of the conference table.
This was precisely the Starnet super AI.
“Greetings, governors. There are 12 hours left before the issuance of Monster World qualifications begins. The content of the meeting to follow concerns how to obtain qualifications.”
As he spoke, Starnet’s body leaned forward slightly to show respect, then he smiled and said.
“Now I would like to hear your thoughts.”
With that, Starnet’s gaze swept over everyone in the conference room.
At this moment, the No. 3 Governor stood up, his expression solemn as he said in a deep voice.
After Starnet nodded, the No. 3 Governor began.
“The specific operation of this plan is that, through you, who possess absolute control over Starnet, we cut off all network connections outside Lunar Eclipse City one minute before qualifications are released on Monster World’s official website. At that time, only our Lunar Eclipse race would be able to enter the Monster World official website and obtain the player qualifications issued by that high-dimensional being. The other races of the Earth Alliance would be unable to get qualifications because they could not connect to the internet.”
“If this plan is implemented, it can ensure that the qualifications issued this time will remain within our Lunar Eclipse race.”
“At that time we can explain to the outside world that, because a large amount of server resources were allocated to Monster World, the website’s heavy traffic caused a brief network crash.”
“Right now, in the eyes of the outside world, Monster World is a game developed by us. No one would associate a network failure with us engaging in under-the-table manipulation, so in my view this plan has a certain feasibility.”
“The only concern is whether this action would anger the high-dimensional being behind Monster World.”
After listening to the No. 3 Governor’s plan, Starnet smiled and shook his head.
“Your plan has no feasibility whatsoever. Doing this would not only fail to obtain qualifications, it might also produce negative effects on my Lunar Eclipse race. Furthermore, the absolute control of Starnet is not in my hands. The high-dimensional being’s control over Starnet is higher than my permissions. The moment I have the idea of disconnecting the network, I might be restricted.”
With that, Starnet raised his hand and pointed forward.
A light screen immediately appeared.
“In recent days, a large number of players who have obtained Monster World qualifications have posted statements online. I collected all the information they released and summarized a possibility. The issuance of game qualifications is not completely random, but targeted randomization.”
“The specific method may be to choose a clearly defined race, then issue qualifications randomly within that race.”
The light screen switched to show the Human race, then switched to the Gill-Fish race and the Abyssal Mermen, and finally switched to the Skyfeather race.
“It can be seen that there is a traceable logic chain in how the high-dimensional life recruits players.”
“First are Human players, the largest group in the Earth Alliance. Next, the Gill-Fish race and the Abyssal Mermen are races proficient in water. Lastly, the Skyfeather race excels at aerial combat. The three races respectively correspond to land, sea, and air.”
“After the Monster World official website went online, I repeatedly watched all the battle footage and found that these three races corresponded to different combat environments.”
“To corroborate my hypothesis, I reviewed a large number of forum posts and the posting times marked within those posts.”
“I discovered that the recruitment time points for the Gill-Fish race and the Abyssal Mermen were right after the Colorful Mist Coast space was opened. Therefore, I speculate that the recruitment appears completely random but is actually a form of targeted random recruitment.”
“You can understand it this way. This is a strategy management game in the eyes of the high-dimensional being. He manages the player legion by recruiting players and engages in a war game with the Black Tide. Therefore, the players he recruits all unfold around the core concept of the player legion’s development and construction.”
“This may be the reason why we have kept trying but have yet to obtain qualifications.”
“Of course, this is only my conclusion based on data analysis. The specific details may not be exactly consistent with my guess.”
After hearing Starnet’s analysis, the No. 1 Governor could not help but frown.
“Starnet, then what about the recruitment of the Giant Brute race and the Night Demon race?”
Starnet smiled and nodded.
“I found the answer to this question on the player forum as well. I found a total of 10,284 posts with similar viewpoints on the forum.”
After Starnet finished speaking, a screenshot of a forum post popped up on the light screen.
[What a headache. There are too few melee and tank build players. Recruiting a melee tank is really too hard. Why does everyone love to play spellcasters? Everyone go play melee, especially tank builds. We are truly short on them. Now every tank build player is being spoiled like a lord.]
“No. 1 Governor, what is your impression of the Giant Brute race and the Night Demon race?” At this moment Starnet looked toward the No. 1 Governor.
Facing the question, the No. 1 Governor already had an answer in his heart.
“So the recruitment of the Giant Brute race and the Night Demon race is to increase the proportion of melee-type classes in the player legion, to fill the shortage and ensure the player legion develops in a healthy manner rather than being overly biased?”
“Your idea is my answer, so I will say this is targeted race random issuance rather than completely random. But I still maintain that I cannot analyze the thoughts of high-dimensional life. This can only be speculation and cannot serve as a definitive answer.”
With that said, Starnet continued.
“Do you have any other plans?”
After the No. 3 Governor sat down, the No. 8 Governor of the Lunar Eclipse race stood up.
“Starnet, if the truth is as you say, then all methods will be meaningless. There is only one most reliable plan, which is to call upon the entire race to enter Monster World to obtain player qualifications. By increasing the number of participants in the lottery, we increase the probability of obtaining qualifications.”
After listening, Starnet nodded.
“No. 8 Governor, the plan you provided is indeed the most effective conventional plan for obtaining qualifications, but this plan does not require any arrangements at all. According to data analysis on the Lunar Eclipse Starnet, all members of the race will participate in this qualification lottery. We do not need any publicity or mobilization… Before offering a plan, it is best to look at the information data I gave you. You are a governor.”
With that, Starnet specifically called out the No. 8 Governor.
This made the No. 8 Governor’s old face flush red. Realizing he had spoken irrelevant nonsense, he said “sorry” and decisively sat down.
The management of the Lunar Eclipse race was all appointed by Starnet, and there exists a last-place elimination mechanism.
Every child who turns six and enters the learning stage will be monitored by Starnet.
At this stage the children are still in an ignorant period, and Starnet has already begun the first round of observation and screening.
Intelligent sensors are spread throughout schools and communities, helping Starnet capture the children’s daily moves, from classroom concentration and depth of questioning to the strategic thinking displayed during games, and even their cooperation when interacting with other children.
For example, the team star-chart game that is very popular among Lunar Eclipse children.
Starnet will pay special attention to those who can quickly conceive complex structures and command their friends to divide work and cooperate. These early performances are quantified into data indicators and entered into Starnet’s database evaluation system. Children whose data stand out in dimensions such as logical thinking, creativity, and leadership are marked by Starnet as potential seedlings.
As the children grow, the evaluation system tends toward diversification.
Academic performance is not the core indicator. Starnet focuses more on comprehensive quality development. The learning system created by Starnet records each student’s absorption speed for knowledge in different subjects and whether they can apply knowledge in practice.
For instance, in science experiment classes, students who can propose unique experimental ideas and successfully validate them will receive extra points on Starnet’s ‘potential list.’
During this period, social practice activities are also an important observation window. Starnet analyzes the children’s performance in community service and volunteer activities, evaluating their sense of social responsibility and ability to communicate and coordinate. Those who are good at listening to others’ opinions and can effectively organize activities and properly resolve conflicts better meet Starnet’s basic requirements for the future core management roles.
Those who can reach level 2 standards are all outstanding among the Lunar Eclipse race.
But even that is not enough. The third round of screening will eliminate most of this monitored group.
Beyond personal ability, Starnet is deeply aware of the far-reaching impact of the core manager’s character and values on the operation of the world.
Therefore psychological evaluation runs through the entire growth process of those selected. Through psychological analysis algorithms, Starnet can accurately perceive the inner character traits and potential value orientations of those chosen.
For those who show indomitable perseverance when facing difficulties and remain clear-headed and self-disciplined in the face of temptation, Starnet will pay close attention.
And those who possess a strong altruistic value orientation and aspire to contribute to the future of the Lunar Eclipse race are regarded as ideal candidates for the future core management.
Starnet understands that only leaders with correct values can lead the Lunar Eclipse race to integrate into the Earth Alliance and build the racial grand alliance it seeks.
After this, there is a final trial.