The Game Developer Who Left the Company Is Too Competent - The Game Developer Who Left the Company Is Too Competent chapter 76

52. What follows after success

“I will leave the company.”

Notice of resignation from the planning team leader.

The reason why I was able to calmly accept such sudden news was simple.

‘It must have been an investment proposal.’

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Most developers would have that mindset.

The idea that I want to start my own company and make my own game.

His career as a team leader of a successful title makes it possible.

Taeyeon answered silently.

“All right.”

“… … Aren’t you going to ask why?”

“There must have been a good reason.”

“You don’t even catch me.”

A sad expression.

It’s really contradictory.

It was disappointing to hear that he was notified of his resignation first, but was willingly let go without asking or questioning.

As Taeyeon looked at him blankly, he said with a bitter smile.

“anyway… … I’ve learned a lot during that time. thank you.”

That’s how the planning team leader of Project D resigned.

With two planners and one programmer.

* * *

“Have you heard the news? Former planning team leader, I got an office in Pangyo, and the investment destination is Netfox.”

Lunch hour.

Taeyeon hesitated at the news from Hong Min-seok AD.

“Do you mean a company in Shanghai, China by Netfox?”

“Oh, do you know?”

“This is the company CEO Kang Kun-hyung was last invested in.”

“aha. I’ve heard it’s a pretty solid company. There is a bit of abuse, but it’s not that severe compared to other companies.”

“hmm.”

“I think a few more people from Project D will cross over there, is that okay?”

There was also a look of concern in Lee Young-ae’s gaze.

Taeyeon shrugged.

“Isn’t that your choice? It’s not about leaking company secrets in the middle of a project and running away, it’s about doing my job properly and leaving.”

“It is, but… … Personally, I feel a bit betrayed. Even if it’s just for a few days right now, we’ll cry and laugh together… … Didn’t we get along really well by cooperating with each other? But suddenly a group transfer like this… … .”

Lee Young-ae’s expression was also sullen.

The feeling was completely understandable.

Aren’t they the comrades in the field who boasted fantastic teamwork?

That comrade left the team.

“It’s good to see you later with a smile on your face.”

In the early days, Taeyeon also went through such things and felt quite a sense of dejection and betrayal.

But today, after a while, I learned that this is an extremely natural situation, and that a leader should always be prepared for a breakup like this and be ready to laugh when it happens.

Lee Young-ae complained to the fullest.

“I know that in my head, but it’s not easy in my heart… … Anyway, I’m a bit sad about that!”

“Neither do I!”

Taeyeon laughed at the sight of the AD couple with their mouths protruding.

* * *

Almost half of the producers of Project D have transferred.

There was no problem with the relationship.

It was because they were the development team of one of the few successful console titles in Korea.

For other companies, just having them join their own project can provide enough publicity.

In addition, you can learn development know-how in the process of working together, so it was only natural that you would be eager to recruit.

From the developer’s point of view, there was no reason to refuse when they said they would pay more and treat them better.

Isn’t the project even over now?

Lee Young-ae, who served as the art director and the face of the team, was very disappointed.

“No matter how much, I didn’t know that almost half of the people would escape.”

“It’s not AD’s fault. This is completely normal in the game industry.”

“Even though… … .”

The studio, which had been full, was empty.

Half of the colleagues who were determined to make fun games while laughing and chatting left the company one by one.

Taeyeon comforted her in a sense of collapse.

“The world is wide and there are many good developers. It’s good to cherish existing relationships, but it’s also good to look forward to what kind of relationships you will meet, what process you will build, and what you will create.”

Lee Young-ae took a deep breath and asked.

“So, have you decided what to make?”

* * *

Pandaemonium and the Land of the Moon.

These are the things Taeyeon is thinking about as her next project for Project D.

At this point, he’s almost leaned toward his dream project, Pandaemonium.

‘No matter how good I try, the country of the moon is not my taste.’

It is a novel of extreme likes and dislikes.

Enthusiasts clamor that it should be put on the same line as The Lord of the Rings and A Song of Ice and Fire.

People who don’t like it no matter how much they try to endure it, it’s not fun, so they gave up on reading it.

‘I was forced to read them all, but I’m more of the latter.’

How do you make a game out of a story you don’t find interesting?

Today, Taeyeon was going to announce her rejection to President Jinsung Yoo.

however.

“Are you going to refuse the moon country?”

“yes.”

“Are you serious?”

Lee Young-ae’s AD’s reaction was unusual.

“honey! no, not this… … Hong AD!”

He called Hong Min-seok.

“I heard that PD-nim is thinking of rejecting the proposal to make the country of the moon into a game, what do you think… … .?”

Isn’t that just conveying the situation as it is?

As if telling!

However, Hong Min-seok’s reaction was unusual.

“no… … To refuse such a huge offer… … Then what are you going to do?”

“… … Pandemonium?”

“No, it’s a game we’re going to make. What are you going to entrust to the project D team! Didn’t you come up with another offer?”

“no. There were many. There was also a proposal for a Monster Ball IP game from Japan, and there was also a proposal from Disney to make a aaa-level game together because they will give you everything you ask for… … .”

“Aha, so you’re saying that you’re going to reject ‘Land of the Moon’, the first and last Korean fantasy, the pride of Korea’s genre literature and fantasy literature, because you’ve been seduced by such a huge overseas IP! Am I right?”

“That, not that… … .”

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Mad enough to embarrass Taeyeon!

Lee Young-ae told me the reason.

“My husband and I are fans of the Land of the Moon! I bought a limited edition and collected it, and even went to the artist’s autograph session and fan meeting!”

“aha… … .”

Even Lee Young-ae’s eyes were burning as she said that.

Hong Min-seok said with a more serious face than ever before.

“Tell me what happened!”

After hearing the story from Taeyeon, Hong Min-seok said.

“Go ahead. You have to! The land of the moon… … It is like the pride of Korean fantasy literature!”

“… … Is that enough?”

“There is a lot of talk that it should be on par with The Lord of the Rings and A Song of Ice and Fire.”

“… … .”

“No, why are you looking at me like that? That means they have a lot of die-hard fans! The fandom of the country of the moon is almost fanatical! It’s more than just a popular idol fandom!”

“Could you two… … ?”

“Ha, now what are you hiding? That’s right! We are also regular members of the Land of the Moon fan club!”

Taeyeon was worried.

Aren’t they two people you trust more than anything?

If they were to say this, there was plenty of room for reconsideration.

After thinking about it, Taeyeon suggested it.

“Then, one of the two of you could try producing as a producer… … ?”

rejected at once.

* * *

-I will point out a few points, so think about it and read it again. If you can’t read it, there is a webtoon on the fan cafe, so read it. The quality is quite good!

“hmm… … .”

Decline the gamification offer!

This was the position of both couples.

Taeyeon sighed and started re-reading the materials recommended by the couple.

‘I know it’s a very deeply structured world view.’

But I don’t know if the story itself is interesting.

‘Maybe it’s because it doesn’t suit my taste?’

So, I recommended it to my wife, Yuna Kim, who loves books.

“This is a book… … Would you like to read it?”

“… … Why are you suddenly recommending this?”

“actually… … .”

When I told the story, Yuna Kim answered firmly.

“Then you must! Even my brother’s most trusted ADs strongly recommend it!”

The attitude was unremarkable.

“Have you read this?”

“huh! I am a fan of this novel! I even joined the fan cafe!”

She calls herself an avid fan of the country of the moon!

Knowing how deep her literary knowledge is and how good her eyes are, Taeyeon felt confused.

“I think it’s because my brother only likes games more than books… … this is really great work It’s fun and has high literary value… … .”

They even secretly recommend it.

“I don’t know about anyone else, but if my brother said he was making games, wouldn’t game fans really like it?”

“Mmm.”

I asked after worrying.

“So, you’re saying you want me to game this piece?”

“huh. These days, I’m trying out my brother’s recently released console game, and I think it would be nice to make it well considering the quality of the work.”

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My heart is greatly shaken by Yuna Kim’s positive recommendation.

‘First, read the book again… … But if a consensus cannot be formed, then there is nothing we can do about it.’

* * *

2nd parking.

The head of the business team delivered the news.

“Sale on Steam alone has exceeded 3 million copies, and if the package is included, it has exceeded 4.5 million copies. 5 million is also a matter of time.”

The good news did not stop there.

“I’ll give you a special bonus, so give me some strength in your neck in front of the staff!”

“… … Didn’t you give it some time ago?”

“It is an incentive. This is a special bonus from me!”

“… … .”

“Thanks to you, I live with my energy these days! have you heard? It’s called God Jinseong… … hahahahaha!”

Recently, the press and netizens have been pouring praises on Chairman Yoo Jin-sung.

They saw through Taeyeon’s true nature early on and highly praised her steps to spare no support.

Is this a good case of successful investment of faith and trust?

First of all, Taeyeon bowed her head and accepted the bonus.

However, as the news spread throughout the company, there was a bit of an uproar.

– It’s too much to do. Are you only taking care of Nexple Entertainment again? A special bonus… … It’s the first time I’ve heard it while working at Nexple for over 5 years.

└ If you want to give, you must give together. Some give, some ignore… … Are you in the same company? It’s really demoralizing… … .

envy and jealousy.

However, not everyone agreed with this opinion.

-Where are the complaining kids in the studio? what the hell did you guys do? I’m really dumbfounded… … .

└ That team got as much as they did. A total of 4.5 million copies were sold in two weeks… … I didn’t even spend 2 billion in development costs… … Even if I was Chairman Yoo, I would have given reasons for this and that and took care of it.

└If you want a bonus, hit the jackpot too. Is that okay?

The people who reacted the most to the news that Chairman Jin-Sung Yoo paid a huge amount of bonuses out of his own money were those who left the company.

I left the company, but it wasn’t bad, and I was able to hear the detailed amount because the contact network with the remaining personnel was in operation.

-I heard at first glance that they received tens of millions of won per person as a special bonus.

└ Didn’t the first incentive come out that much? I left knowing that it was the end… … Had I known it would be like this, I would have stayed longer.

└ I will. I wonder if they will take care of it again if it exceeds 5 million copies?

Their guess was correct.

Entering the third week, the article that total sales exceeded 5 million copies spread widely in North America including Korea.

As a result, Nexple paid a second incentive to the remaining Project D developers, and rumors spread that the amount was also considerable.

Even the collaborator, Disney, was informed that he had paid an unusual price, making the already sick stomach even more hungry.

Surprising news continued uninterrupted.

[Disney Fantastic World’s next project, ‘Kim Kook-hwan”s lunar land!]

[Neckple Entertainment’s Disney Fantastic World development team all become billionaires?! Reorganizing the development team and considering various additional benefits!]

[Heavenly attention from all over the world is pouring into CEO Taeyeon Yoo! Neckple Entertainment is preparing for the separation of its office building. The place is Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam… … ?]