Divine Convenience Store

Chapter 122: Developer Meeting

In the Divine Pantheon. Zhenren Lihua waved her right hand, accessing the Divine System Interface.

She tapped on the Store Bulletin Board where Lin Mo posted the recording of the Celestial Duel Platform Alpha Test and played it.

On her left hand, she opened another translucent window, showing the feedback and suggestions that Lin Mo wrote and submitted hours after the test.

Lin Mo raised a few concerns over the game's balance. Like the fact that Summon Reinforcement can summon a Level 5 Unit or how simple the other Spell Cards activation is.

He also pointed out the actual Battle Phases where he noted how the Units froze up after a command instead of moving autonomously.

It was one feature of the Celestial Duel Platform that could truly set it apart from that particular trading card game.

What he envisioned wasn't a traditional turn-based game but something mixed with elements of autobattler. A new type of strategy subgenre that had risen recently before his untimely death.

Lihua's golden eyes skimmed through the feedback, her fingers lightly tapping on the interface as she absorbed Lin Mo's words, listed what she could instantly work on, and took notes of what she could discuss with the other divine being responsible for the development of the Unit and Spell Cards.

"Hmm… It is indeed the right choice to have him test it himself. He's quick to notice the rigidity of the command system. The Development and Re

[Weizhi]: Hmph. Are you still upset that I broke the inscription in your ancient jade pendant? That harlot left you and went to the Chaotic Faction. Stop getting so hung up!

[Chuang]: HAHAHA! Xuanlu, come and drink with me. Let's discuss the other suggestions of Shopkeeper Lin.

Seeing the situation gradually diffusing, Lihua sighed in relief. These divine beings were all experts in their fields, but their egos could rival the mightiest cultivators. Some of them were also still emotional despite being a divine being for hundreds of years. The emotions they cut off on their way to Immortal Ascension were gradually returning the moment their divinity was forged.

Turning back to Lin Mo's report, she tapped her fingers lightly as she began typing.

There was still the issue of Summon Reinforcement pulling in a Level 5 unit too easily. Even if Lin Mo attributed it to his Celestial Providence, that was something that could break the balance of the game regardless of the low odds. Lucky players who can draw and activate that card early will tilt the battle unfairly in one round.

[Lihua]: Regarding the Summon Reinforcement issue, Lin Mo pointed out that it shouldn't be able to summon the highest-tier units. We need a way to balance that. We can either remove it entirely or set a condition for it to happen. Any ideas?

[Xuanlu]: Introduce a summoning cooldown based on the power of the unit. A Level 5 unit shouldn't be summoned in Round 2.

[Lingyan]: Alternatively, the summoned unit could enter the battlefield with a temporary restriction. Like limited movement or reduced stats for the first round. Or it had to be returned to the deck after the round. That way, it doesn't immediately dominate the field.

[Weizhi]: A restriction like that could work. Though, maybe we should leave this to the ones responsible for the card creation.

[Lihua]: Understood. I'll bring this up to them when they're available. In the meantime, let's fine-tune this and get ready for its release.

After ensuring that all the key points had been addressed, Lihua closed the report window and glanced at the Store Bulletin Board one last time.

Lin Mo's involvement was truly invaluable. His insight went beyond just playing the game. He understood the balance, the mechanics and how it could be made more engaging.

Another smile graced Lihua's lips.

"I should personally visit the store again after this gets released."

For now, though, she had a game to refine and a number of divine beings to remind.

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Back in the Divine Convenience Store, Lin Mo was back at the checkout counter, attending to the remaining customers.

In one way or another, he reached a consensus with the Poison Demon Cult High Priest and sent him on his way.

"I cannot make him an Official Distributor without them renouncing their faith. If Yangyang is already alarmed just by their mere presence, the old man will definitely not allow the store to work with followers of a Chaotic Deity no matter how insignificant the deity is. They can only become customers."

After handing out the receipt and change to the customer, Lin Mo's gaze shifted to the door.

There, Yu Qingyan strode in. Little Spring and another Verdant Sky Pavilion disciple followed behind her.

Looks like she's ready to depart for her first venture as the Official Distributor of the Divine Convenience Store.