Chapter 64

Night.

Players gradually logged off.

Returning to Shelter 404.

Chu Guang, sitting in front of the computer, skillfully logged into the official website, as usual, first checking the screen to see the situation, then doing the work that a planner should do.

As expected, today's forum was filled with discussions about the events that happened during the day.

Spare the Blade: "Holy crap, was I the only one who noticed? There were so many wild NPCs today! I usually don't encounter any all day!"

Construction Boy and Brick: "Yeah, yeah, two came at noon, and three more in the afternoon. I just want to ask, is the beta test coming soon? (Excited)"

A Touch of Nostalgia: "The beta test is probably still a long way off, let's start with the internal test first. But since the promotion hasn't even started, it might be a while. (Bystander)"

Garbage Collector Level 99: "Holy crap? What did I miss? I only came back in the evening!"

Irena: "No worries, I also completely missed the daytime events, but I believe the forum veterans will definitely fill in the gaps. (Funny)"

Proud and Unyielding: "Haha."

Night Ten: "(Funny)"

The first posts that come out are usually not very informative, the big shots are all quietly preparing their big moves.

Chu Guang, sitting in front of the computer, browsed the forum for about half an hour. After a short wait, he indeed saw a lot of high-quality content being posted.

For example, Fang Chang's post.

Perhaps worried that a certain runaway mouse would undermine his image as the "top player of the wasteland" in the players' minds.

After being silent for many days, Fang Chang finally updated a "super hardcore technical" guide on the forum!

The post not only detailed the insights on various gene sequences but also shared the Bull and Horse Squad's traditional quadrilateral battle formation.

Chu Guang opened it and, without a second thought, marked it as a sticky post.

Good guy!

This is like posting all the best-kept secrets, not marking it as a sticky post would make him feel guilty towards these hardworking little bees!

"... After playing for so long, it's time to summarize some strategies. As usual, let's start with the conclusion: the Perception gene sequence is truly the king of the version! Whether it's hunting or scavenging, it's best to have one in the team."

"High Perception characters can not only detect danger in advance but also track enemies. The death penalty in this game is extremely high, so when it's time to play it safe, you should. After all, who wants to be an observer on the official website for three whole days?"

"If Perception is the king, then Strength is the second son. In the early stages, when Constitution and Agility attributes cannot provide significant advantages, the Strength attribute can give players the most direct melee advantage, providing a sense of security to the team!"

"By the way, don't believe those people who are obsessed with chopping trees and playing the axe build. Axes are for chopping trees, not for hunting! If you are a Strength character, then the spear is always your god!"

"Under the spear, all are equal! If you really can't use a bow, consider this. Within five meters, you don't need much accuracy. If you can't hit, you can always charge in with both hands holding the spear!"

"You ask about rifles? What are those? More expensive than my life! Why not go and rob? Let me say it again, in the early stages, unless there's a life player willing to spend money that could buy a house to support you, forget it! For example, if you hook up with a rich lady. (Funny)"

"There's not much to say about Agility. I myself am an Agility character, and the high dodge rate is indeed useful. Sometimes, you can dodge incoming attacks purely by instinct, but that's about it."

"This attribute doesn't provide much of a boost to archery or throwing. Dynamic vision provides a slight assist in shooting, but accuracy is mainly influenced by skill and experience. Perhaps, the Agility build is actually for melee? Like stealth assassination or one-handed sword and shield?"

"Using high dodge to replace the melee suppression effect of Strength, serving as the front line of the team, might be a viable strategy. But this is just a suggestion, to be honest, I haven't tried it, maybe you can give it a shot!"

"As for the Constitution sequence, it's quite mysterious. The boost to recovery speed and damage resistance is indeed there, but not significant. As a result, players of this sequence find it hard to gain a direct advantage in intense battles, and the recovery advantage often only becomes apparent after the battle."

"Additionally, high Constitution players seem to be less prone to infection and have higher resistance to toxins and even radiation. From this perspective, the Constitution sequence might be more suitable for scavenging rather than hunting, and the best partner is still the Perception sequence."

"Finally, we must clear the name of the Intelligence sequence! The Intelligence gene sequence is not entirely a weakling; it just isn't suitable for the front line in the current version. Instead, it's more suitable for life players."

"The main advantage of high Intelligence is the ability to quickly master skill proficiency. However, in this game, proficiency is a very abstract concept, encompassing muscle memory and skill experience, which means this attribute doesn't provide as direct an enhancement as the other four attributes."

"So, when filling out your 'volunteer' form, think carefully whether your playstyle really suits this attribute. If you've already decided to become a leisurely life player before entering the game, then the Intelligence sequence is your best choice."

"Additionally, without guns, the best configuration for a hunting team is the quadrilateral formation: Perception for reconnaissance, Strength for the front line, and Agility for the shooter. The remaining slot depends on your needs, either adding another Agility for support or another Strength for the front line in group battles!"

At the end of the post, Fang Chang even used the electronic map from the official website's database to create a simple guide map, marking out relatively safe "monster farming spots" around the shelter.

The entire post was packed with useful information, almost like a beginner's guide!

Chu Guang nodded frequently, a smile creeping onto his lips.

It was worth the effort to cultivate such a player!

Compared to troublemakers, he naturally preferred players who had a deep understanding of the game and its version.

"Speaking of which, the total savings of the Bull and Horse Squad seem to have officially exceeded 200 silver."

These four veteran players were indeed formidable. They had already broken one wooden bow and used up about ten spears.

At first, they would buy knives and axes, but later, they didn't even bother with knives, using instead steel pipes, rebar, and rebar wrapped in cement.

Clearly, they had grasped the essence of this "game."

The truly "useful" weapons were often those picked up on the spot, followed by those made from scavenged materials, and finally, those displayed on the store shelves.

Besides Fang Chang's guide, the "Canyon Escaped Mole" also updated a guide as expected. However, it explored the game content itself rather than playstyles.

"Hello everyone, I'm your big-nosed mole, and today's wasteland is as peaceful as ever! But my nose has already smelled the scent of gunpowder!"

"Don't ask why, it's just that my nose is sharp! The manager encountered a raider squad near the northern row houses, Garbage Lord found a raider camp at the northern tire factory, and there are rumors of a mutant tribe deep in 76th Street. Clearly, the development team is setting the stage and hinting to us that our home is not safe! We could even say the situation is quite serious!"

"Previously, our activity range was limited to the Linghu Wetland Park, but now our footprint has clearly extended beyond the beginner area, spreading to the urban areas within one to two kilometers of the park! Even with the cover of ruins and forests, it's only a matter of time before we are discovered by other NPC factions!"

"Additionally, the traders who came earlier today and the natives who came in the afternoon all confirm my hypothesis—the frequency of interaction between player factions and neutral factions is determined by the players' activity in the game!"

"To be honest, the game's attention to detail has exceeded my expectations. If my guess is correct, a conflict with raiders or mutants will soon be triggered!"

"I suggest the planners try a raider siege event, and also test our engineering quality to see if it's as reliable as it looks! Otherwise, building the walls without using them would be a waste, wouldn't it?"

This post made Chu Guang's eyelids twitch.

This jinx!

Let's hope it doesn't really happen!

Spare the Blade: "Holy crap, are you a devil?!"

Fang Chang: "No way, bro, we just saved enough to buy a house, and we haven't even bought guns to test a siege. Rushing in the forest? That's just asking for trouble!"

Garbage Collector Level 99: "Hurry up! Let me fight the mutants before it snows! (Frustrated)"

Irena: "So eager to give the mutants a meal? (Funny)"

King of the Elves: "Hahaha."

Proud and Unyielding: "Haha."

"..."

Chu Guang wanted to be as carefree as this guy, but he couldn't bring himself to laugh.

After all, this was just a game for them, but not for him.

As the big-nosed mole said, with the expansion of the outpost, players exploring further into the ruins would inevitably encounter their neighbors.

Even if they don't, there's no guarantee that the neighbors won't follow the trail to find them.

During the day, it's still manageable. Players are online, the weapon shop has guns and bullets, and there's gunpowder made by Mosquito. Mobilizing a force might not be a losing battle.

But at night, it's a different story.

The empty city strategy isn't always effective. They might not dare to approach once or twice, but over time, they will realize that the outpost is almost defenseless at night...

Thinking about this, Chu Guang immediately opened the system and checked the number of reservations through the player list.

[Current reservation count: 612]

"Xiao Qi."

"Here, master."

Xiao Qi, who was charging in the corner, lit up, and the sudden sound startled the weapon shop owner, who was practicing her lines.

"Help me open 50 cans."

"Master, you only have 49 cans to open."

Chu Guang was taken aback, then remembered that he had used one can of active material to revive Ya Ya from an unactivated incubator.

Damn!

This wasteful thing.

"Then open 40 cans first."

Leave the remaining nine as a backup, just in case.

The generator won't be delivered for two more days. If an extreme situation occurs, at least he can rise again with the remaining 9 units of active material.

In any situation, Chu Guang always had a Plan B, a habit he had developed before his穿越.

"What are you talking about?"

There were only three mouths in the room, one of which was an AI.

Suddenly speaking in a language she couldn't understand would make anyone nervous.

Xia Yan was no exception, looking nervously at Chu Guang, who was sitting in front of the computer.

"It's none of your business."

Chu Guang replied casually, then focused on the computer screen, typing away on the keyboard.

[Alpha 0.4 Version Update Announcement]

A faint smile appeared on his lips, and his tense brows relaxed slightly.

He had already planned the content of this update.

After all, so many geniuses had helped him strategize.

Looking at the side of his face, illuminated by the screen, Xia Yan swallowed hard, her nerves even more tense.

She had a feeling that this guy was planning something evil.

This man...

Deep, unfathomable!