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Episode 316 – Peaceful Skirmish (2)
Late evening, Serengeti headquarters.
Bang Han-ul was monitoring the broadcast with a serious expression in the CEO's office.
'Now we'll know if it was worth the investment.'
With a request from his shoulder, he made a decision. Believing in the two keywords—purple and shoulder—he reached out to the enemy.
The synergy was unexpected, and both sides decided to expand the scope. And this broadcast will reveal at least a small part of the results of that decision.
'The number of viewers is…'
Of course, the most important thing was the number of viewers.
It wasn't just the Serengeti official channel that counted, either. We also had to consider the viewership of the Tri official channel.
It wasn't simply to gauge the scale of this event. The decision to build a virtual studio, which was made as the scale grew, also incurs costs.
The two representatives decided to share the cost in proportion to the number of viewers.
'It's surpassed 100,000.'
Combined across both platforms.
It was a number that was easily surpassed as the lottery broadcast began.
'This would make it about 4:6.'
In terms of ratio, Serengeti was 4. That would mean the cost burden would be reduced.
But Bang Han-ul couldn't be happy.
"If we remove the duplicate viewers here, the difference will be even greater. It could be as high as 2:8, or as low as 3:7."
He leaned back in his chair and sighed deeply. Perhaps it was because he realized the difference in scale between the two platforms.
No.
Since this fact had already been recognized, it was not a new problem.
“The picture looks too different this way…”
Originally, I didn't really care about that ratio, but recent reports of community reaction have changed things.
It was taken for granted that Try viewers would wear matching uniforms.
'70% of the studio is covered in purple…'
If everyone simply watched it as their own avatar, there wouldn't be a major problem. Then, it wouldn't be possible to tell who was watching the show from the outside.
However, if you differentiate by group uniforms, it becomes clear that the number of viewers on the Serengeti side is smaller.
It would be great if Serengeti viewers would also volunteer to stand up against him.
‘…Green is probably a bit difficult to digest.’
As its name suggests, Serengeti's representative color is green, symbolizing the grasslands. Compared to purple, it's a color that's difficult to wear.
'There's no one among the BJs who would step forward.'
Moreover, this trend of wearing group uniforms wasn't driven by the platform. If Serengeti had stepped in now and encouraged viewers to wear group uniforms, it would have been met with ridicule.
“Wow, if you do this, you’ll lose momentum…”
Bang Han-ul frowned and focused on the broadcast again.
If the draw is good and the winning streak gets stronger, wouldn't Serengeti viewers also volunteer to come out?
That was his wish.
* * *
As the screen changed, Jeong So-yoon began introducing the contestant lineup.
"Okay, let's start with the female participants! The Serengeti team includes Momma Queen, Gyurani, and Durundurun! Ah, they're quite the force!"
"Yes, that's right. The current ranks are displayed below. Oh, it's dazzling! They're all gold, golden!"
Jeong So-yoon's words were immediately followed. As he had said, the Serengeti team's insignia shone a brilliant gold.
Then the genome intervened.
"Huh? How many kilograms of gold is this? It's flawless. Shouldn't I take a bite?"
-What the heck? The restraint comes right in?
-Bite it okay lol
-Ah haha, you only accept 24K pure gold haha
-Start the engine slowly lol
-Just solid, Trchoiip!
The chat window erupted in laughter. Jeong So-yoon, holding back her own laughter, quickly intervened.
"No, Genom! What are you talking about! Of course you're a pure gold digger!"
“Oh, but what Genom said makes sense. It’s a stretch to say that Mom Queen is purely Golden.”
At the question, "Will it work?", a question mark filled the chat window. He quickly continued his explanation.
"Mother Queen, you're practically an Omega-class player. In every promotion match, you either fail to advance because of Shoulder-nim's interference, or even if you do advance, you're always matched up against Shoulder-nim, so you're eliminated."
-Really lol Even if you rob an empty house, they'll come right back and kick you out
-Was it a penalty to be born in the same country as your shoulder?
-Ah! Omega goalkeeper is so scary!
Fighting gamers who already knew this fact immediately agreed. However, the reaction of the general audience was quite different.
-No lol Serengeti is full of real experts
-How much has the game board become so crowded? LOL
-You were only looking at the upper water because of Godple and Denunna?
-It's bigger than I thought lol
In the meantime, the screen changed. This time, it was Try Team's turn.
"Now, here are the female participants in the Tryouts! Even if we're judging by average rank, they're in the red tier, right? But these people aren't simply average!"
"Of course! You're absolutely right. Our representative fighting gamer, Maktasuni, is in the Golden Group! The legendary step creator, Ha Soyeon, is in the Purple Group! And Decibel, the rising star and dark horse, is in the Yellow Group. And everyone who watched the broadcast knows why."
Genome spoke quickly and then clicked his tongue.
"Honestly, everyone who plays Metal Punch knows. The only random pickers who flock to the Yellow Squad! That's why Decibel-nim stagnated in the Yellow Squad. His actual skill level doesn't match his rank at all! He should at least be considered Purple Squad!"
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-The real random people need to be removed, dammit
-Denunna applied all the blue colors to the 10 lines, so why the yellow ones? Lol
-I'm currently in the process of getting into the purple group, but I'm being treated like a yellow group member.
-It's a similar yellow color anyway, so let's call it golden, right?
-Ah haha if you conquer the purple group you will get the golden group haha
Viewers immediately agreed with Genome's explanation. Jeong So-yoon nodded and summarized the situation.
"Yes, Decibel is certainly a very special case. In that case, the Tri-Team could be considered somewhere between average purple and gold."
To match, a purple scale has been added with parentheses next to the yellow scale of decibels on the screen.
The screen soon split into two, and the Serengeti team screen that had appeared earlier was shown together.
"Well, in general, Serengeti has a slight advantage, right? But the difference is so small that it makes the outcome even more uncertain."
"That's definitely true. Skill is one thing, but each character has its own unique strengths and performance tiers, right? Depending on how this bracket is determined, the differences we see now could change at any time!"
"I wonder if Jeong So-yoon's organization will be enough," he added. Genome watched him from the side and rolled his eyes.
"Are you still young? You're being too cautious…"
The commentary was professional and accurate. However, it couldn't be called a "biased commentary."
While conveying information is important, the core of 'bias' is, of course, creating a competitive atmosphere.
Genome decided to take the lead.
"Can it 'flip'? No! This definitely flips!"
Everyone's eyes widened at his intervention. Question marks also kept appearing in the chat window.
"Oh, Genome? You're so confident! I wonder why you think so!"
Thanks to her seasoned experience, Jeong So-yoon was the first to sense his intentions. When she laid the groundwork, Genome smiled.
"Considering the growth rate of our newcomer, Decibel, the answer is clear. After today's broadcast, you'll have five days to practice, right? But Decibel, you've only been a member for a week. What happens if five more days pass? And what if the person coaching you is Purple? It'd be even harder for me to turn things around!"
-WA! Say what you want to say! Zika-Cola!
-Whatchamacallit 'our' new face ㅋㅋㅋ
-You have to upload it like this to make it a biased commentary!
-But isn't that all based on facts?
-Right, lol. It's not like I made that up!
His remarks instantly changed the mood in the chatroom. Meanwhile, Serengeti viewers weren't sitting still.
-Will it work? Are you going to stay still!?
-What are you doing now? Use the counterattack right now!
-No lol I usually watch the counterattack angles well lol
-???: Don't run away! Fight back!
I mustered up the courage to go along with their urging.
"I actually think I have more limitations because I'm a newcomer. Aren't the contestants on our team veterans who have participated in competitions countless times? But Decibel, you don't have that kind of experience. I'm worried you might be so focused on improving your skills that you'll collapse on your own."
Genome smiled inwardly at the returned remark. He needed to create a tense atmosphere like this to attract more attention.
"Well, the two sides are already clashing! It'll be clearer which side has the most credibility when we look at the matchup."
And Jeong So-yoon had the experience to mediate the situation so that it wouldn't get too heated.
“Now it’s time to draw the women’s division bracket, but it wouldn’t be fun if we just drew the brackets again, right?”
“Oh, that’s right. I didn’t bring you here just to show all these viewers a lottery drawing!”
"That's right! The scale of the events prepared by the two major platforms isn't that small!"
The commentators chimed in with approval as she continued. Viewers, regardless of platform, were left with questions.
-??????
-What is it? Is there something else!?
-5252, what on earth have you prepared!
-Huh? What is it?
-Huh? Why the sea all of a sudden?
Soon the broadcast screen flickered and a vast ocean spread out before us.
A vast ocean, literally, a single sailing ship was floating on it. The camera approached the ship as if it were falling down.
As soon as the figure on the deck appeared, the chat room filled with laughter.
-Oh my gosh lol what is cosplay lol
-ㅁㅊ You really look good in anything you wear ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-WA! Captain Purple!
-What is the pirate captain concept?
-What? Are you referring to a normal battle?
-No lol that's the navy and pirates!
-Still, both are top-notch.
Lee Kyung-bok and Nae-woo stood facing each other, both dressed as pirate captains. Soon, viewers turned their attention to the large barrel placed beside them.
There were five grooves dug into each side of the barrel, and next to them were five toy knives.
-Huh? This?
-No lol this is pirate roulette lol
-Haha …
Viewers immediately recognized the toy. It was clearly a pirate toy that would pop out when a toy sword was inserted into a specific slot.
-But why aren't there any pirates?
-Are two people going in?
-Huh? Then who's going to stab you?
But there was no pirate to jump out. As soon as the screen froze, Jeong So-yoon continued her explanation.
"Well, the brackets will be randomly selected. But once they're set, we can somewhat predict which side will have the upper hand. But matches are more fun when you don't know what's going to happen. That's why the organizers have prepared this mini-game!"
Pirate Roulette wasn't directly involved in determining the bracket itself, but it played a more important role.
"Okay, everyone's familiar with it, right? Now, representatives from both sides will play a game of pirate roulette. The team that wins this minigame will get the chance to draw a 'Chance Card' that can be used on the day of the event!"
A metal card began to spin around next to the screen as she explained.
"There are several types. For example, there's the 'Switch' card, which allows you to suddenly change the match order on the same day, or the 'Ban/Pick' card, which bans a character. Of course, you don't have to use them!"
-Oh my gosh, Metal Punch is a strategy game!
-They're adding psychological warfare here again lol
-Wow, f*ck, if this keeps up, I don't know what's going to happen
-Doesn't it come up with better ideas when platforms put their heads together?
-Really ㅋㅋ When I only supported Serengeti, I only played fighting games ㅋㅋㅋ
-Whether you use it or not, it's better to win unconditionally, Imari.
Viewers, who had simply expected a showdown between contestants, were delighted. And soon, they were delighted for another reason.
It was because a group of lights flashed and a pirate appeared inside the barrel.
-What is this again? LOL
-Why are you guys there? LOL
-5252, I thought you were just commenting!
-I really didn't expect this ㅅㅂㅋㅋㅋ
In Lee Gyeong-bok's trunk, there was a genome, and in the trunk on his shoulder, there was a rope tied to it.
"As you know, these commentators are biased, right? That's why the commentators have decided to cooperate for each team. The commentator for the losing team will be the one to enter the cold waters!"
Jeong So-yoon also continued the presentation with a voice mixed with laughter.
"But there's a different rule than traditional pirate roulette. When you're fighting, it's a psychological battle, right? The representatives of both teams can see the other team's elimination point! You can't simply rely on luck; you have to read each other's minds!"
-Oh lol, check it out!
-Oh my gosh, this is really well-written.
-Should I stab him or not~ Should I stab him or not~
-If this happens, the commentators will really be in trouble ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
-???: Ah! Hurry up!
-Ah, spo banjom
As the chat window filled with anticipation, Jeong So-yoon cleared her throat lightly.
“Okay. Now, let’s hand the microphone over to the scene!”
The screen shifted completely above the ship.
"Boss! I believe you! Let's finish this perfectly!"
“Shoulder, you knew you were supposed to come here, right!? I really believe it!”
Genome and Doelka each expressed their confidence in the two men holding the swords. Shoulders smiled first and answered.
"Hey, don't worry. You know I hate losing, right? I'll definitely win."
He twirled the toy sword with confidence. Soon, the tip of the sword turned toward Lee Gyeong-bok, as if it were his turn.
“Dude, do you really trust me?”
"yes?"
“Don’t you know that I like difficult things?”
When Lee Kyung-bok asked playfully, Jinom also opened his jaw exaggeratedly.
“No way! No way?! Right!?”
-King Buro again?!
-Is there a difficulty expert Smer here?
-Ugh! Angdae!
-Oh lol are you kidding? Are you kidding…?
As the viewers also became anxious, Lee Kyung-bok smiled and waved his hand.
"Of course I'm joking. I like things to be difficult, but I'd never make things difficult for the entire team."
"Oh, yes! I believed! Whoever calls upon the name of Godple will gain victory!"
The chat window was abuzz with Genome's words.
-No lol this guy really likes repairman
-Huh? We've got over 100,000 viewers now!
-Koitswww I was so embarrassed, but my shame disappeared even morewww
-Why did God give him the gift of speech and take away his shame?
-Godple said that?
-Ah haha since you didn't stop me, it must have been Godple who gave it to me
The viewers who had been laughing out loud soon began to look forward to it.
-You're giving the sword to Yuilgeom? It's already over?
-Even if it's a toy knife, is it still a knife? lol
-Ah, this is the promised victory (nods)
I didn't feel worried when I saw Lee Kyung-bok.
-There's a reason why Godple is making things difficult for King Imari.
-Are you confident you can deliberately lose? Does that mean you're confident you can figure out the answer?
-Really lol I don't know the answer, so how could I lose on purpose?
The choice itself was a testament to one's ability.