The Game Developer Who Left the Company Is Too Competent

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Taeyeon, who went to work, first called Hong Min-seok and Lee Young-ae and told them about what she had been through.

Lee Young-ae, who originally had a colorful expression, as well as Hong Min-seok’s poker face cracked.

When the story was over, Hong Min-seok sighed and said.

“PD-nim, do you know that you have been in a lot of accidents lately?”

“Me?”

“The matter of submitting a promotional video for Pantheon, as well as managing the development of Nepple Plus… … .”

“It just happened that way… … No, thinking about it makes me sad too. This time, the president completely caught me. You laid all the boards like that, created an atmosphere that you can’t refuse, and told me to choose, really, is the chairman too much?! right?”

When Taeyeon, who was making excuses, suddenly became excited, Lee Young-ae said with narrowed eyes.

“So, the reason why you tell us such a great story in the first place is probably not because of what I think, right?”

“Probably right.”

“… … .”

When Lee Young-ae lost her words at the immediate answer, Tae-yeon smiled and said.

“Lee Young-ae, congratulations. At this moment, you have been promoted to Art Director for the console VR RPG game ‘Disney Fantastic World’.”

Lee Young-ae collapsed on the desk and Hong Min-seok laughed.

Seeing this, Taeyeon also laughed.

It was because it was an absurd situation even if you think about it.

* * *

“I don’t think there is a need to separate the TF team into two. We can borrow and apply the design of the map that appears in the game to the theme park area assigned to us.”

Lee Young-ae, who was trembling, soon came to her senses and displayed her major skills properly.

She designed the collaboration area in no time, based on the ideas drafted by Edmund, the chief designer of Disney Parks and Resorts, and staff.

“You said you were planning to create an AR and VR experience zone in the waiting line. Do you think we should also make a game to be added to that experience zone?”

“I think we’ll talk about that in detail later, but first of all, CEO Ellen and the executives seemed to want us to be in charge of the game.”

“Then, I skipped this part, and anyway, I heard the concept of ‘Disney Fantastic World’ and thought that if I used this part, an interesting picture would come out.”

The one she checked was the person who is the focus of the park.

Unlike other Disney parks, it was the central area that would be the gateway to two huge parks: Heroes’ Union and Villain’s Empire.

“The concept of the game is that something strange happens in Disney World and the player goes around to stop the original worldview from being distorted.”

“Yes.”

“What method will you use when going from work a to b, c to d?”

“I haven’t thought about it yet, but after collaborating with Disney, I thought about using the items related to dimension movement that appear there by transforming them. Like the rabbit hole used in Alice in Wonderland, or the mirror… … .”

“Then there is no meaning to us being assigned the area. Our investors won’t want that either. Our original scenario, a place derived from the worldview should come out.”

“I agree. To do that, you need a scenario… … To be honest, I can’t think of anything like this. Do you have any good ideas?”

At those words, Hong Min-seok and Lee Young-ae were lost in thought.

After a while, Lee Young-ae spoke.

“How about this one?”

“I am ready to write. Please speak!”

When Taeyeon held up a real notebook and pen and her eyes lit up, Lee Youngae smiled a little and came up with an idea.

“This story begins with the surprising and thrilling experience of a boy born in the slums of America who loves pictures and stories.”

* * *

Jack, a black boy, was born into a poor family and grew up with a lot of hardships.

What Jack treasures the most is an old storybook his mother saved up to buy for him.

Since there was nothing to do, Jack dreamed of becoming a fairy tale writer after reading it over and over again and following the pictures.

Jack’s mother, who raised Jack alone while working multiple jobs, collapses from overwork one day, and Jack weeps at the news and prays to someone. He will do everything he can to save his mother.

Jack, who fell asleep exhausted from crying, wakes up when someone talks to him.

The old storybook my mother had bought me was floating in the air, glowing.

Storybook offers to save his mother if he helps him, and Jack accepts.

The world in the story, which fell ill for unknown reasons and faced the crisis of destruction due to chaos.

Jack must find the cause and join forces with the heroes of the story to eradicate it and restore peace.

* * *

“how is it?”

“It’s good. Actually, I approached it with a sci-fi fantasy feel. There is a dimensional management agency, and the agency that detected the rift puts in agents… … It’s much better than that. As expected, a popular webtoon writer!”

At Taeyeon’s praise, Lee Youngae smiled and said,

“There is no need to mention how far the table of contents exists, right? If the response to the released game is good, we can continue to add it as DLC.”

“Yes! And the visual concept of the collaboration area can be taken as the world in this table of contents. Place the original field, place symbolic objects for each chapter that let you know that this place is a ‘table of contents’, and connect or enter it to start each chapter quest!”

The body begins to form in earnest.

After hearing Lee Young-ae’s suggestion, Taeyeon threw out ideas that started to come to her mind, and Lee Young-ae accepted them. Hong Min-seok silently recorded the stories flying without mercy in a notebook.

“Let’s use the production tools that Pantheon is using. Since this is a console and the primary target audience is Disney enthusiasts, you will have to pay more attention to the graphics, especially the reenactment of famous scenes with songs.”

“What do you think the net development cost is? How big is the team?”

“I think we need to talk more about that, but… … I am… … .”

It was already dark outside, but the meeting continued without an end.

* * *

Job postings posted on Nexple’s official website and job site caused a big stir in the industry.

[Neckple Entertainment console game developer recruitment.]

Nexple Entertainment is looking for talented developers to join us in developing console VR RPG games using popular overseas IPs.

Recruitment part: planning, program, art, scenario

Screening process: document review – 1st interview with working-level staff – 2nd interview with working-level staff (if necessary) – Announcement of successful applicants

Documents to be submitted: resume, career description, portfolio

Application Period: Deadline for recruitment

Two things have been controversial.

When was Nexple Entertainment founded?

A console VR RPG game using a popular overseas IP, what the hell is that game?

The job information was missing IP information. People immediately searched for news articles.

And only one thing was new to me.

The CEO of this company is Yoo Tae-yeon, a producer.

-Is this the place where Universe Studio Pantheon is made?

-The studio is making a VR RPG game for consoles?

-Something is confusing, what the hell is going on? Anybody know any info?

The ‘Reed Forest’ app game bulletin board, where many developers gather, was also very noisy.

However, no one knew the details.

That means you care about security.

-It’s a console VR RPG, so I’m attracted to it, so I’ll have to apply.

-What kind of project is this? By the way, PD Yoo Tae-yeon is amazing, Monster Eater and Pantheon… … Now to ‘Project D’?

-What the hell is that ‘D’? Recently, a mobile game made with a famous IP in Japan has exploded, and the workers received an increase of at least tens of millions of won… … Do you look at your resume?

It was a project in which Nexple created a new affiliate and announced recruitment. And the developers paid attention to the fact that the representative was Yoo Tae-yeon, a producer who has recently gained popularity.

Developer recruitment announcements went down in exactly one month.

– Mistress, she fell. ㅠㅠ

-Have you had an interview? did you hear what game it is?

-No, he didn’t tell me until the end. But I saw foreign workers walking around in that project.

-It seems that only senior level workers are being recruited now, but it seems that the official notice was issued after the TF team was formed. When the job announcement is announced later, I think I will be able to know the exact information at that time.

-it’s a shame. I’ll have to try again when the next announcement comes up.

* * *

The reason why the recruitment notice was released in one month was because there was already a lot of developer information in the HR team database and it was available.

Only one person was selected through the recruitment notice.

Bae Soo Hyun

(Children’s story writer, former scenario planner)

Writing skills: 13/10 (15)

System: 2/10

Content: 3/10

Level: 3/10

Scenario: 7/10

Likeability: 5/10

She says her dream was to become a children’s story writer since she was young. While attending college, he won a competition and published his first work, but the results were not so good.

He said that he worked as a scenario planner at a game company using his personal connections due to life difficulties, but he left the company because he was tired of continuous overtime and meaningless repetitive work.

‘If your writing skills are like that, you have great qualities… … What a waste.’

It’s not a world where you can succeed just because you have the ability.

Bae Su-hyeon had the ability and passion, but had no luck.

At least so far.

‘I’m 27 years old, I’ve already graduated from college, and I’ve published about three children’s books… … It’s perfect.’

Taeyeon acknowledged her career as a writer and set her annual salary at around 40 million won.

And at the second, final interview, I brought scenario planner Baek Young-hoon and said.

“For the time being, learn scenario planning while helping Baek Young-hun. As a writer, my writing skills are inferior to Suhyeon, but as a planner, I am far above her, so there will be many things to learn.”

“yes.”

“I promise you. I never dictate meaningless things. I will help you not to abandon your dream as a writer. So trust me, work hard and learn. Did you know?”

“I will try hard.”

As the second interview was about to end, she asked urgently.

“Well, what kind of project are you working on?”

At that, Taeyeon smiled and said.

“It’s called Disney Fantastic World.”

“yes?”

“I’ll send you an email, so check it out. Then Bae Soo-hyun, I’ll see you when I get to work.”

So the interview was over.

When Taeyeon and Baek Younghoon left, the woman who was sitting there blankly muttered.

“oh my god… … Did the ‘D’ in Project ‘D’ stand for Disney?”

It was similar to the reaction of everyone hired so far.

* * *

Bae Su-hyun started going to work three days later.

“hello. PD. I am going to work from today.”

Taeyeon, who was sitting down and preparing for work, approached and greeted her.

Long straight hair neatly arranged and transparent makeup highlighted her innocent image.

“Have you checked the materials I sent you?”

“yes. I studied hard for three days.”

“You have to be able to enjoy it without stopping at the line of studying. From today, learn to work hard from Mr. Baek Young-hoon and adapt to the company atmosphere. Don’t overdo it.”

“yes!”

Taeyeon smiled as she looked at her with her head lowered again.

‘I didn’t mean to… … Somehow, a lot of women with good looks and educational background come in.’

Two days later, two storyboard writers joined.

A team of three screenwriters, including Bae Soo-hyun, was formed.

A week later, the program team leader, a veteran in his 40s from KAIST, went to work.

Thus, the formation of the TF team for Project D, abbreviated as such, was completed.

General planning and directing, producer Yoo Tae-yeon.

Art director Lee Young-ae.

One screenwriter, two storyboard writers.

One program manager.

There were six members in total.

Taeyeon gathered them in the conference room and said.

“When recruiting, I deliberately selected people who fit the inclination of Project D. There is one work atmosphere I want.”

Taeyeon said strongly.

“Let’s do our best until we finish our work!”

“Wow!”

“Starting today, one episode a day, in the morning, will be a Disney animation and movie screening. Let’s all gather together to enjoy and chat!”

“Wow!”

“It’s a virtue!”

“We conduct a Disneyland tour once a month or quarter! Disney headquarters and Nepple have agreed to cooperate with all expenses, so you can follow the fan without any worries!”

“Oohhh!”

“Yoo Taeyeon! Taeyeon Yoo!”

A crucible of enthusiasm.

It was to the extent that people outside the meeting room gathered around and looked inside through the windows.

“Now, let’s prepare for the screening right away!”

dream job.

It was the beginning of Nexle D Studio.

* * *

A week after the official inauguration of the Project D TF team.

Taeyeon headed to the New World Group headquarters building with Chairman Yoo Jin-seong.

The meeting room there was filled with the new world group’s next owner, vice chairman Kim Jong-hak, as well as representatives of eminent companies and practitioners.

eleven o’clock sharp.

“From now on, I will present what I have been working on in collaboration with Disney Headquarters.”

Taeyeon gave a presentation in front of representatives of leading domestic companies.

After the presentation, a luncheon was held.

The food prepared by the famous super chef showed a new world to Taeyeon, who had not had much experience with high-class food.

Vice Chairman Kim Jong-hak was sitting across from Taeyeon.

He asked Taeyeon a lot of questions with a face full of good feelings.

From when and for what reason did you start making games, to personal questions about whether you have a lover.

‘It looks like he’s interested in me.’

Vice Chairman Kim Jong-hak, in his late 40s, was famous for enjoying sports and otaku hobbies, which did not fit his position as the heir to a conglomerate.

Since his father, Chairman Kim Myeong-jong, withdrew from the front line of management, he could be said to be the de facto head of the group.

‘Unlike the successors of other chaebol companies, he is showing excellent results in the business he led. There are a lot of stories about her personality.’

It’s not without flaws, but there is no entrepreneur in the world who only hears good things. Right now, isn’t Chairman Yoo Jin-seong, who cherishes and respects Taeyeon, receiving a lot of criticism from the media and gamers?

Taeyeon put down all preconceived notions and proceeded with the conversation. Knowing that he had a lot of interest in the content business, the conversation became quite long as we intensively delved into that part.

But he wasn’t a man with a lot of free time. The secretary came over and whispered something, and he said with a sad face.

“It was such an interesting conversation… … I’ll just have to do this for today. Next time we meet in person and have a drink. Do you like to drink?”

“If you buy it, I will drink it with gratitude.”

He handed over a golden business card and stood up.

“This is my contact. I’ll be in touch soon, so don’t look away. OK?”

* * *

Chairman Yoo Jin-seong’s expression was not very good.

As Taeyeon kept staring at the golden business card, she said with a troubled face.

“Are you that curious? Shall I give you one too?”

Only then did Taeyeon look at President Jinsung Yoo’s expression and smile.

“Are you jealous right now?”

“I?”

“yes. Chairman.”

“Why should I be jealous?”

“Ah, you are jealous. It seems like I’m interested in and likes Vice Chairman Kim Jong-hak, so he’s doing it out of anguish. Maybe I’ll go over there.”

“This guy… … Do I look like such a narrow-minded guy? I am not that kind of person!”

“Or drink, why are you angry?”

Taeyeon smirked and put the business card in.

“But now that I think about it, it seems a little out of the blue. Why is New World Group trying to start a theme park business? There are already two strong rivals in Korea. Even in Busan, a big one is under construction.”

“It can be said that it is Vice Chairman Kim’s own solution to overcome the offline distribution industry crisis.”

Chairman Yoo Jin-seong’s expression became serious in an instant.

“The offline market is struggling with the e-commerce market. There are two solutions that have been put forward to capture customer stay time: one is a giant shopping mall, and the other is a theme park business. There are two things to try to capture the customer’s dwell time.”

“ah… … .”

“If this business is carried out in earnest, there will be no time to look elsewhere for the time being. So, if you have vain expectations, put them down gently.”

At that, Taeyeon laughed again.

“Don’t worry, I won’t go anywhere else.”

“It is not for that reason. I’m just trying to point out the reality. If you are dreaming in vain, come to your senses.”

“Would you mind?”

“This guy… … !”

* * *

Taeyeon immediately returned to the studio and started working.

‘If you pay attention even a little, problems will arise.’

Even if you organize the manpower as best as you can and carry out the work, problems will arise if the tension is loosened even a little.

This time, a problem arose with Pantheon’s client, the animation side.

In the case of Monster Eater, the Neckple QA team found and reported issues that the live team had not caught and passed by.

It wasn’t a trivial matter, but a rather important one.

‘I need to tighten the tension.’

Taeyeon summoned all the generals working at Nexple Entertainment and Nexple Plus and spoke kindly.

“From now on, I will do the reading, so everyone just work hard. If you want to come all the way here and act as a manager, go somewhere else. I hate people like that.”

“… … .”

I said it kindly, but for some reason, everyone was trembling and couldn’t make eye contact with Taeyeon.

“Eater team.”

“yes!”

“The QA office at the headquarters found something that you couldn’t find, and reported it to me and posted it. This has happened a lot lately, so if you’re going to keep doing this, why are you testing it?”

“sorry!”

“You know that the launch is just around the corner, right? Let’s do it well.”

“All right!”

A loud reply resembling an army burst forth.

After Taeyeon finished the reprimand to that extent, she checked the work and gave instructions.

Recently, I have a lot of work, so I often go out of the studio, but I have never been negligent about my job.

After the meeting ended, someone came into the meeting room and spoke to Taeyeon in a hurry.

“P.D. Now the students are gathering and waiting. I think you should come quickly.”

It was a representative of Chosun-ah.

Taeyeon checked the time and said.

“It’s on time. The meeting is over, let’s go right away.”

As Taeyeon left, the remaining developers stuck out their tongues and said one word at a time.

“You are really busy. At the same time, it’s really amazing to see her work checks and thorough time management.”

“Even if I die and wake up, I don’t think I will be able to do it like PD. I won’t even dream of producing or directing in the future.”

“me too.”