Chapter 52
Chapter 52
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 052
Chapter Title: Reward Roulette
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Han Chaeyoung's cosplay had the gallery in an uproar for a moment, but as the broadcast truly got underway, the reactions in the gallery gradually quieted down.
Of course, the cosplay was great, but the essence of the broadcast that users had been waiting for wasn't the cosplay.
Once MC Kenjo finished the introductions for the voice actors participating in this broadcast, Part 1 officially began.
The first topic was an explanation of the in-game systems.
⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "By the way, I heard Reverse Arcadia incorporates tower defense elements with character-collection RPG features. Director Ji Hojin, could you give us a brief introduction?" Hojin nodded lightly at Kenjo's question and picked up the mic.
⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "Reverse Arcadia is a character-collection RPG. As the name suggests, it's a tower defense game where you draw characters, build your own unique combinations, and fend off waves of incoming enemies." ⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "Oh, you mentioned building combinations. Does that mean certain characters synergize when paired together?" Kenjo's question perfectly nailed the curiosity of Jaehyeon and the other users, and Hojin nodded.
⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "Yes, exactly. Take a look at the screen behind me... As you can see, there are a total of eight classes. The core of playing Reverse Arcadia is composing the optimal synergies through combinations of these classes." ⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "You mentioned it's a character-collection RPG, so are there growth elements for the characters?" ⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "Of course. Like typical tower defense games, Reverse Arcadia includes character growth elements." ⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "In that case, this might be a sensitive question, but... Director, can we assume Reverse Arcadia's growth system, like Girls Memorial, relies on resources obtained in-game?" Jaehyeon was impressed by the MC's rather sharp question.
In-game content was one thing, but monetization was just as much something users were dying to know about.
Hojin responded to Kenjo's question with a smiling expression.
⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "Growth through in-game resources... Yes. I can confidently say that paid resources are not involved in character growth." ⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "Whoa... Users are going to love that. You're not going to go back on your word later, right?" ⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "Haha... Absolutely not. That would be deceiving the users. However—" ⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "However?" ⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "Once you Commanders start the game, you'll clearly understand why I smiled." ◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ Once Part 1 ended and the break time arrived, Jaehyeon leaned back in his chair and mulled over Hojin's words.
'No paid resources for character growth?'
If it had been any other director saying that, Jaehyeon wouldn't have believed it.
They'd backstabbed users with promises like that more than once or twice.
But when the one saying it was Director Ji Hojin, it was different.
Even though there had been a massive incident at launch that shook the game to its core, unlike other directors, he had bowed his head sincerely in front of the users.
A person that earnest about the game he created wouldn't lie about something like this.
'So growth really is free, but there's something they're hiding...'
After pondering various possibilities, Jaehyeon gave up on speculating and cracked open a new bag of popcorn.
It was content he'd learn tomorrow anyway, and the break was almost over.
As the break ended, Part 2 began with the main OST.
Part 2 was set to be a talk show, and a simpler layout appeared on Jaehyeon's screen compared to Part 1.
A wide sofa that could seat five people had the MC and two directors seated on it.
On the table in front of the sofa were various Reverse Arcadia goods, along with two roulette wheels.
⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "Did everyone have a good rest? Alright, let's start Part 2 of the Reverse Arcadia launch commemorative special broadcast!" As soon as he spoke, Kenjo smoothly bowed in greeting, and the directors responded with applause.
Once the directors' introductions were done, the talk show proper began.
The theme of Part 2 was anecdotes from development.
It was a topic that could easily turn boring.
But Hojin and Chaeyoung's nonstop back-and-forth banter dominated the talk show,
and the allotted two hours flew by in an instant.
⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "I was so engrossed in your talk show that I didn't realize the two hours were up. Great job, both of you!" At Kenjo's wrap-up, the directors, who had been playfully tearing into each other with their banter, reverted to their polite demeanor from the start of the broadcast as if nothing had happened.
Watching this on screen, Jaehyeon set down his tablet pen and thought.
'Those two have more broadcast savvy than I expected...'
⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "Now, before we wrap up Part 2... It's time for the reward roulette that you Commanders have been waiting for! Is everyone ready?" Jaehyeon, who had been continuing his outsourced work while listening to the directors' talk, now focused intently on the monitor at Kenjo's words.
For Jaehyeon—no, for the Commanders about to play the game—this was where the real show began.
⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "The General Director will explain the reward roulette. Go ahead, Director." Hojin cleared his throat with a cough after receiving the mic from Kenjo and spoke.
⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "The rules are simple. The roulette on the left determines the type of reward you Commanders will receive." The roulette Hojin pointed to on the broadcast had various pictures that looked like items attached to it.
⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "And the one on the right determines the quantity of the reward you'll take home." On the contrary, the right roulette had slots marked from x1 to x10, and one with "ALL."
⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "Director, what does the 'ALL' slot on that roulette mean...?" ⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "If the roulette lands on ALL today, we plan to give all the rewards from the left roulette to you Commanders." ⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "Whoa, all these rewards? If you give them all away like this, what'll be left for you guys?" ⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "You Commanders are what's left for us. So no need to worry about us." Watching the broadcast, Jaehyeon couldn't help but stick out his tongue at Hojin's remark.
'I thought he was good with words during the talk show, but... he's a total pro.'
⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "Looks like everything's ready. Who wants to spin?" ⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "Director Han Chaeyoung takes the right roulette, and the MC handles the left one." ⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "Got it. Director Han, ready?" ⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "Yes, I'm good." ⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "Then I'll spin first!" The roulette spun rapidly as soon as Kenjo finished speaking.
The pictures blurred into indistinguishability from the speed, but eventually slowed and came to a stop.
The winning reward was...
⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "Ah, a Gene Mutation Sample. Could you explain what this reward is?" ⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "Simply put, it's a material for character limit breaks. To be honest, among the roulette rewards, it's pretty much a dud... What a shame." Kenjo looked self-reproachful at Hojin's explanation.
Jaehyeon, watching, could only click his tongue in disappointment.
'Well, at least there's still the ALL chance...'
⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "But we still have another chance... Director Han, you're up next?" ⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "Ah, yes. I'll spin right now." The roulette spun again, whirring around.
Slower than when Kenjo, the man, had spun it, but still plenty fast.
The wheel slowed to a stop, and the result was...
⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "x2... Yeah." "Agh..."
Jaehyeon, who had been gripping his hands in suspense while watching the broadcast, let out a sigh.
'Of all things, it had to land there...'
As Jaehyeon stared at the broadcast in resignation with his last hope dashed,
Hojin, who had a contemplative look for a moment, boldly spun the roulette straight to the ALL slot and spoke with a shameless grin.
⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "Alright, ALL it is! Congratulations, Commanders!" Kenjo and Chaeyoung froze, as if Hojin's stunt hadn't been pre-planned.
Kenjo recovered first and urgently asked Hojin.
⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "W-Wait a second. General Director, is this really okay?" ⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "What do you mean?" ⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "N-No... The roulette clearly landed on x2..." ⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "Nah, you must've seen wrong. It definitely landed on ALL. Right, Director Han?" Chaeyoung pondered for a moment at the question, then smirked as if she'd figured out Hojin's intent and replied.
⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "Definitely ALL." Kenjo looked flustered, his mouth opening and closing, but eventually accepted reality with a helpless nod.
⚙ BROADCAST ⚙ "Congratulations to all you Commanders on your ALL win! Now, Director, please explain the roulette reward items." ◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ 📰 Gallery Post Nickname: GodHojin Title: ???: If you give away everything like this, what'll be left? [Ji Hojin's interview photo] You Commanders are what's left. So no need for you all to worry. 💬 Comments [By Registration] — Anonymous I worship you... GOAT... — Anonymous This is what a real director is lololol — Anonymous Chant it: GodHojin 📰 Gallery Post Nickname: ?? Title: Today's broadcast is legendary lololol [Screenshot of Hojin slyly nudging the roulette to ALL] He's really insane lolololololol Blatantly trying to shower users with rewards, but when it dudded out, he forces it on us. Total GOAT 💬 Comments [By Views] — Anonymous For real lolololol — Anonymous Lots of mobile games following their broadcasts these days, but this one's the real GOAT lolol 📰 Gallery Post Nickname: Re Title: Missed today's broadcast due to work—what happened? [GIF of Hojin slyly nudging the roulette to ALL] This isn't edited, right? For real? 💬 Comments [By Registration] — Anonymous Yeah, he rigged the roulette on purpose to feed users rewards lolol — Anonymous Rigged it, but the rigger takes the loss lololol After the broadcast ended, Jaehyeon browsed the gallery posts and had to admit it.
'He's truly the god of operations.'