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Episode 166 – The concept is a big deal (1)
Although the experience broadcast ended safely, the advertiser, CAP Company, could not rest assured.
The main purpose and main topic of the commercial broadcast, pre-order purchase, was from now on.
Despite the late hour, the Korean distributor's office building was still brightly lit.
“Boss! The server is down due to excessive traffic!”
Despite the team leader's report, the branch manager was not flustered. It was common for the server to crash when pre-orders began.
Perhaps because of that, the emotion that appeared on his face was not confusion, but surprise.
“Oh, that’s much faster than I thought. But I prepared for it, and it’s paralyzed in 30 minutes.”
He let out a hollow laugh.
Because the response to this experience broadcast was so positive, we prepared more generously than we did for other pre-order purchases.
However, the server crashed faster than usual.
“Please proceed with normalization as planned and immediately upload the sales report.”
“Yes, I understand!”
A moment later, the sales report came up. The branch manager’s eyes lit up as he looked at the holographic document.
Even though the sale only lasted 30 minutes.
'Are the limited editions all sold out?'
All limited edition items in limited quantities have been sold out.
['Immortal' Edition – 1000/1000 (01:17)]
The limited edition, which included a real Durante figure and art book, sold out in about a minute. Despite its high price of 320,000 won, it sold out in an instant.
['Hellgate' Edition – 10000/10000 (03:47)]
The limited edition, which only included the artbook and no figure, also sold out in less than 4 minutes.
But there was something else that caught the branch manager's eye more than that.
['Perfect' Edition – 40,756 (29:53)]
This is a general sales model sold without any limited special features, and the only additional component is a 100% discount code for the 'Perfect Voice' DLC.
The standard edition sold over 40,000 copies in about 30 minutes before the servers went down.
'What the heck is this?'
It was a happy thing, but on the other hand, I had some doubts.
The peak viewership of the original broadcast channel exceeded 20,000. However, sales of the Korean branch, including the limited edition, exceeded 50,000 in 30 minutes.
'Even if all the viewers bought it, 30,000 in 30 minutes is a huge gap.'
In reality, it was unrealistic to expect viewers to participate in purchasing right away.
He rolled his eyes for a moment and then called the waiting team leader back.
“Did you call?”
When the branch manager asked about the situation, the team leader cautiously gave his opinion.
“Aren’t they resellers, or rather resellers?”
Resellers were people who bought limited edition items for resale and resold them at high prices.
Certainly, such people were involved in this pre-order purchase.
“But why would resellers buy the regular version?”
The branch manager was still puzzled.
By the time the limited edition was sold out, the servers were normal. There would be no reason to buy the regular edition that resellers couldn't even resell.
“Oh, sir. The cause of the traffic overload has been identified. The main cause was overseas access.”
“Overseas access?”
The branch manager frowned for a moment.
Pre-order purchases were not handled exclusively by the Korean branch. Sales were also carried out separately by the North American branch and the Japanese headquarters.
But soon his eyes opened wide.
“It’s an overseas direct purchase.”
North America and Japan have active package markets, so competition for limited editions is fierce. So, it was clear that some people, even if they used international shipping, targeted Korea, where there was relatively less competition.
“Please select only the accounts that have successfully purchased the limited edition from among the overseas access records.”
"all right."
As the team leader left, he checked the time. He lightly adjusted his clothes and operated the smart link.
<It seems like everyone is here.>
Executives from the North American branch and the Japanese headquarters appeared before him. It was a meeting to report on the status of pre-orders.
<I was worried about what would happen if the server went down, but all the limited editions were sold out before that.>
<Thank goodness. All the limited editions prepared with this have sold out.>
From their subsequent explanations, the branch manager could see that the situation in other countries was not much different.
“I have something to tell you.”
He explained what he had just discovered. The head office executive's expression hardened immediately.
<Hmm… … That’s a bit tricky. This limited edition has a quantity determined by ‘country’.>
He rolled his eyes for a moment and then clapped his hands lightly.
<Then let's do this. First, please cancel the sale for the bypass buyers. And the cancellation amount is… … >
The head office executive concluded with a faint smile.
<We will give this as an event prize to Purple, who has contributed greatly to the experience broadcast.>
"all right."
<Oh, that's a really good idea.>
The branch manager immediately agreed, and the North American branch was also satisfied.
The atmosphere of the meeting was extremely pleasant. There was one reason why it was so relaxed even though the server was down.
<Then let's look at the sales of 'Stream'.>
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Stream.
It was the name of the world's largest virtual reality game platform, in name and reality.
The purpose of the pre-order page was to sell limited editions that included the 'real thing'. The regular editions purchased there were also registered as games on the stream.
[Demon Must Cry]
[Stream Unit – 1,070,479]
The number of game owners worldwide has now surpassed 1 million, and that was less than an hour after purchases began.
As soon as they saw that number, everyone burst into laughter.
<This is a very encouraging result! A million-seller in less than an hour!>
<It's really beyond my imagination. If I remember correctly, Biocrisis sold 400,000 copies on its 'first day'… >
The executives couldn't hide their joy. It was a performance that was far superior to that of their other flagship games.
And the gap widened not only over the same period of time, but in just one hour.
“If we do this, I think we can break Elden Soul’s record.”
The executives nodded at the branch manager's words.
<At this rate, the first day sales record will be easily surpassed.>
<Elden Souls had a total sales volume of 15 million, right? It will definitely pass that without a hitch.>
In the midst of all that laughter, the branch manager caught sight of an unusual record.
“This is a really special case.”
He slyly manipulated the smart link to expand the record.
[Demon Must Cry, 'Perfect Voice' DLC]
[Stream Unit (Without Game) – 51,479]
That was the number of accounts that only purchased the DLC without purchasing the main game, and there were over 50,000 people who only purchased Purple's voice pack.
<It seems like these customers are waiting for a discount.>
<This is a very unusual situation, but all 50,000 of those people are potential customers.>
It was clear that people who were hesitant to buy the game right away bought the DLC first. But rationally speaking, there was no reason for that.
It wasn't a limited sale, and if you're waiting for a discount, wouldn't it be logical to wait for the DLC discount as well?
However, there was only one reason why this phenomenon occurred.
“I guess that means there are a lot of Purple-nim’s fans.”
I decided to purchase it first solely based on my fandom.
<Just by looking at this, you can see that the experiential broadcast is very effective.>
<That's great. I have some good news to share with the Korean branch.>
“Good news?”
As the CEO's eyes opened wide, the other executives all smiled with satisfaction.
<No one can deny the effectiveness of streamer Purple's recruitment and smooth broadcasting. So shouldn't they be rewarded for their efforts?>
The head office executive easily manipulated the smart link to send the document.
“What is this?”
<This is a decision made by the head office. Regardless of sales volume, we have decided to pay special performance bonuses to all employees of the Korean branch in appreciation of their hard work.>
As the experience broadcast was in progress, the head office had already decided to pay the performance bonus. That was how impressed they were with the broadcast.
<I now realize that it was a wise decision.>
“Thank you. It will be a great gift for everyone.”
<Haha, no. Instead… … >
The branch manager became nervous when the head office executive trailed off slightly. Could it be that there were other demands under the pretext of performance-based pay?
<Please take care to maintain a good relationship with Purple in the future.>
“Oh, of course.”
The branch manager confirmed this with a smile on his face.
“We will definitely convey our gratitude as well as the cancellation of the limited edition.”
<Yes, please.>
<If it weren't for the late hour, I would have invited you here in person.>
<It would be best to thank you in person, but I guess you're probably sleeping at the moment.>
<I just hope there will be another good opportunity.>
The branch manager smiled at the two executives' reactions.
Unlike the usual serious meetings, there was constant laughter.
* * *
Meanwhile, at Lee Gyeong-bok's house.
The executives thought differently, he was not asleep yet.
“Hoo… … ”
Lee Kyung-bok, who came out after a clean shower, checked the smart link.
[>You've worked hard for a week lol]
[>Tomorrow is a holiday]
Before he showered, his friends' replies were posted below the last message he left.
[>You've worked the hardest.]
[>While I'm on hiatus, I'll look into interpretation and translation.]
[>Get some rest and sleep well.]
[>Choi Byeong-hun, you are still suffering.]
Lee Kyung-bok let out a hollow laugh at the message left by Park Joo-ho.
“No, I told you to rest, so why do you keep working?”
He scrolled down a little further and checked the message left by Choi Byeong-hun.
[>Okay, everyone worked hard]
[>I'm going to sleep early today too]
[>The ending part is long so editing is actually easy lol]
[>sg!]
Choi Byeong-hun said that from now on, it was time for real work. Lee Gyeong-bok lightly shook off the remaining moisture and lay down on the bed.
I was thinking of going to sleep like this.
'Oh, let me see what Genie is up to these days.'
I was thinking of contacting Genome after the broadcast ended, so it would be good to find out what he's been up to lately.
He immediately checked Genome's broadcast.
[A storm-inducing adaptation operation! 'Easy Time']
[GENOME]
[Mystic League]
He checked the quarantine and the game and burst out laughing.
'Are you merging with Ikle?'
He checked the broadcast right away.
It wasn't a ranked game, perhaps to help with the adaptation of Eclipse.
'Is this the 3:3 line battle… … '
Moreover, it wasn't even a 5:5 game.
It was a regular 3v3 game where each player took on only the top, mid, and bottom lanes.
<Eekl-nim? Eekl-nim! Please!>
Genome's earnest voice rang out. Lee Kyung-bok immediately changed to spectator mode and looked for Eclipse.
“This is really… … ”
Lee Kyung-bok couldn't hold back the laughter that was breaking out.
Eclipse's champion, Justice Knight 'Gaien', clad in heavy armor, was overwhelming his opponents in the top lane.
There is one reason why Genome is pleading even though his victory is so certain.
<Skill, I told you to use your skills!>
This was because Eclipse pressured his opponent with only swordsmanship without using a single champion skill.
<Because he's not worth it.>
Eclipse's reply filled the chat window with laughter.
-???: I don't use my skills on opponents weaker than me.
-Ah haha, I told you to bring a strong guy!?
-What can't you do? You can only control them with physical attacks and normal attacks. ㅋㅋㅋ
-A playable game because it's Ikle!
-Isn't it true that our family is a good team!?
-Really lol It depends on who the pilot is.
-This guy is suffering today too lol
As this wasn't the first or second time something like this had happened, viewers were becoming accustomed to the situation.
'That's very typical of Mr. Ekul.'
Lee Kyung-bok also laughed, but on the other hand, he felt worried.
Top lane battles are mostly 1:1. Genome knows this too, so he probably sent Eclipse to top even though it was a 3:3 lane battle.
Because in terms of personality and style, he was perfect as a top laner.
'But even if you're a top laner, you won't be able to adapt to ranked games if you do this.'
However, Mystic League was clearly a game that required 'team play'. No matter how good you were at 1:1 matches, if your team was pushed back, you would be in danger of losing.
'You won't be able to do team fights properly in a 3:3 game, and it seems like you hardly practice using your skills.'
Lee Kyung-bok's eyes moved here and there. It was as if it was a habit that had become ingrained in him, analyzing the situation in the game.
'I understand what Genome-hyung meant, but… '
Elden Soul, which has ability points, and Mystic League, which doesn't even have a level concept, feel completely different. It was clear that Genome literally decided that 'adaptation' was the priority.
But Lee Gyeong-bok thought differently.
'Since Mr. Ikle has already practiced swordsmanship in real life, this kind of adaptation is unnecessary.'
From the beginning, Eclipse knew how to use its body well. There was no need to adapt to the 'movement' again.
Rather, it would be better to learn team play and skill management, which are unique to the Mystic League.
'If this continues, the improvement of the problem will inevitably be delayed.'
People tend to focus on what they are good at.
Since Eclipse is already good at 1:1, if he only practiced with 3:3 line battles, he could develop bad habits.
Aside from these problems, there was something else that Lee Kyung-bok was most worried about.
'More than anything, if you do this, you won't be able to have fun.'
Lee Kyung-bok could feel it.
A moment ago, Eclipse's tone was filled with weariness. Like himself, he enjoyed strong opponents and close matches.
If things continued like this, it wouldn't be long before I would lose interest in the Mystic League itself.
After considering all the circumstances, it was right to practice in 5v5 regular games, even if it wasn't a ranked game.
'But this… … Isn't this a bit too much for me?'
However, I couldn't just blindly give training. After all, the master of this broadcast was Genome.
No matter how close we were, I couldn't interfere with the content Genome had planned.
'I hope it's still fun.'
Lee Kyung-bok took a moment to choose his words.
After making that decision, I tried to gauge the possibility that his intervention would lead to 'bad luck' or 'disaster'.
“Umm… … ”
The recoil gave me a slight headache, but it wasn't too bad. I didn't look too far into the future, and what I wanted to confirm was vague.
Aside from the backlash, the feeling that the miracle gave me was one of peace.
Lee Kyung-bok then chatted lightly.
-3:3 is fun, but why don't you do 5:5?
It was a question indirectly, not expressed directly.
But that one chat changed the atmosphere of the broadcast in an instant.
-Isn't that Mid Mia?
-Not Mia?
-Stop crowing!
-Hyung, don't get stuck here and there and just stick to your own line!
-Are you letting your rat instincts come out?
-?
-What just happened?
-Huh? Are you serious?
-Oh lol A guest came secretly
-Weren't you sleeping? Lol!
-This is how you charge the lost battery, lol
In the chat room where people were teasing Genome's play, attention suddenly turned to him.
It wasn't just viewers who were distracted.
<Huh? What? Purple is here?>
<You mean the Purple Lord has come!?>
Genome and Eclipse took over the line in an instant and made their voices heard.
<Oh! Phew! I'm enjoying this Demerk experience broadcast! Is the last episode coming out today?>
<I can't show myself in shame in front of Purple Kyung!>
While Genome was sending greetings, Eclipse rushed towards the opponent. The opponent, surprised by the sudden change in attack, fled to the tower, but could not avoid death.
-Ugh lol
-What is the Godple buff?
-Smug that gives buffs just by appearing is coming soon!?
-Look at Mr. Leek's tension rising ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Meanwhile, the rat is hugging the tower ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-You little shit… …
The tension in the chat window also changed with the appearance of Lee Kyung-bok.
<No, it's a game that's almost won already, so let's rest a bit! Anyway, isn't it time for Purple-nim to sleep? You must be busy these days, so you should take care of your condition.>
At Genome's question, Lee Kyung-bok entered the chat again.
-I lay down to sleep lol
-I was just going to take a quick look, but I asked because you're mystic, lol
-And now I'm not busy because I finished my homework haha
Genome's voice changed in that chat.
<Huh? Aren't you going to do any more homework? It's going to pile up by subject?>
-Subject by subject ㅇㅈㄹㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-Now that you're here, are you starting to feel the urge to join in?
-What is the speed of demolition of the Ikleni Tower?
-They both got buffed properly lol
<No, guys. You guys really don't know. I heard that the current industry trend is not blue chips but purple chips.>
-What the heck ㅋㅋㅋ What the heck is Purple Chip-Ah ㅋㅋ He said he's not busy anymore!
-Ah, that's what they call a 'perfect schedule'.
-Hehe! If you’re not busy, let’s play together!
-What is tsundere? Lol
-I reported it because the way you speak is like a dog.
-Ndss Get rid of it quickly!
Lee Kyung-bok burst into laughter at the tiki-taka that followed.
-For the time being, I'm going to do what I want to do lol
-But isn't this content that the two of you do?
The mood changed again when he started chatting again.
<No, no no! Then it really worked out well. Even without that, no one has ever beaten Ikle in a 1:1 match. If you don't mind, come and give me some perfect training!>
<I will follow whatever the Purple Lord says!>
Genome raised his voice and Eclipse raised his sword high after destroying the tower.
-What? Fuzzy day each?
-Purge day! Purge day! Purge day!
-Haha! It's a purge party!
-You're doing it right now?!
-Ah haha I lost a lot of sleep today
Then excited chats started coming in.
Lee Gyeong-bok was troubled by this.
'You didn't mean to do it right away?'
It was a welcome thing to play together, but I couldn't join in suddenly.
It was time, but hadn't I already informed my friends of my hiatus a little while ago?
If we merged now, the burden on our friends would increase.
I was in the middle of thinking about how to refuse.
<Guys, if you accelerate too quickly, you won't become a zero-to-back bus. Don't you know how long it's been since Purple-nim finished broadcasting? These guys are going crazy.>
Genome first subdued the viewers.
<What the Genome Lord said is right. Asking in this way is not only uncivilized but also impolite. Everyone, please stop acting rashly.>
As Eclipse added to this, the chat window quickly calmed down.
-Ah haha, Gogun is the eldest
-Haven't you seen the final boss fight in Ferante?
-Really lol, you were totally awesome
-If it's a purge day, don't wait for the invincibility ticket ㅋㅋㅋ
-No;; But is it true that the rat bastard was the first to bring up the topic of annexation and only blames us?
– Seriously lol, you look like you're the only one getting sucked in
-That ugly bastard has become ugly again.
Viewers playfully turned the target to Genome.
<Huh? Are these guys going to spoil Demerk now? Show me some swordsmanship that's scarier than Ikle's swordsmanship?>
Genome also naturally turned his attention. Lee Kyung-bok laughed as he watched the flow.
'This is the taste, after all.'
It was a free spirit that could not be felt in commercial broadcasts. Lee Kyung-bok checked the time and typed in the last chat.
If I kept watching it, I didn't know it would really interfere with the broadcast.
-Then let's talk about the details tomorrow!
-Tva!
He fell asleep and became convinced again.
'The Mystic League merger would be fun.'
When it comes to broadcasting, fun is the top priority.