Hunter x Hunter : Germain Joins The Hunt

After listening, Dwun asked, "Regarding the 'correlation between rarity and difficulty levels' mentioned in your first point, how exactly do you plan to categorize it?"

Germain responded:

"Don't your cards already have rarity levels from F to SS? Cards of corresponding rarities should appear in areas of matching difficulty, giving players a smoother progression curve."

"Based on my Nen ability user's ranking, I've divided it into levels: Apprentice, Adventurer, Elite, Master, and Champion."

"Generally speaking, players only need to clear areas from Apprentice to Elite to collect all the designated cards necessary to reach the conclusion."

"If players want a higher level of challenge, let them tackle the Master-level areas. But as for the Champion level, let's leave that out."

Dwun followed up with another question:

"For the 'winning conditions for player-versus-player battles' you mentioned in the third point, what exactly are those conditions?"

"For example, setting the player's health points," Germain said. "When health reaches zero, the battle is lost, but the loser doesn't die. Instead, they must surrender one or more cards to the winner."

So that's how it works...

Dwun furrowed his brow, thinking for a while, then looked at Germain.

"I think I understand Ging's feelings now."

"Really? I don't quite understand what you mean," Germain replied.

Dwun didn't respond to Germain, instead standing up and speaking to Razor and List.

"Honestly, I agree with Germain's view. I've been wanting to make changes to 'Greed Island' for a long time."

"Germain's direction really resonates with me. I've complained many times about the problems with 'Greed Island,' but no one truly understood me."

"How could a game, like 'Greed Island,' be released in 1987 and still have no one clearing it, with no hope of clearing it in the next year or two?"

"How could a game, like 'Greed Island,' fail to let players enjoy card collecting and battles, instead leading to their infighting, going against the original intention of the game?"

"How could a game, like 'Greed Island,' have most players who complete the game and get what they need never want to play it again?"

"'Greed Island' is called 'the game for Nen users' because only Nen users can enter."

"But many Nen users who spent years here ended up neglecting their Nen abilities, like that 'One-Star Hunter,' Tsezguerra."

"When he first entered the game, his strength was much higher, but now it's significantly weaker. Can 'Greed Island' still be considered a 'game for Nen users'?"

"It should really be called 'the graveyard for Nen users,' right?"

Dwun had been holding these thoughts inside for a long time. He had tried to share them with others, wanting to make a change, but had never received support until now, when things seemed to be turning around.

List, who had cast the opposing vote, frowned.

"But this is going to be a huge project. At least six months will be needed to complete the 'version update.' What should the players do during this time?"

Dwun stood up, walked around the round table, and sat next to Germain, showing his stance.

"If it were a single-player game, not making a major update after 11 years would be understandable. But 'Greedy Island' is an online game with so many players."

"We should have made changes earlier. During the 'version update,' let them leave the game temporarily, but keep their game data."

"A lot of them have actually wanted to leave the game for a while, but they didn't have the 'Spell Card: Leave' ability, so they've had to stay in the game, wasting time."

"After the 'version update,' it will be like giving them a fresh choice: stay outside or return to 'Greedy Island.' This is a kindness to those players."

"For the old players who choose to return to 'Greed Island,' we'll give them some exclusive perks to help them gain an advantage without breaking the balance."

List sighed. "Dwun, you should know how big of a task this is. For at least the next six months, we'll be extremely busy. You won't have time to hang out with your girlfriend..."

When Dwun heard "girlfriend," his expression froze for a moment, then returned to determination.

"Afraid... afraid of what... Am I afraid of her? I'm not afraid..." Dwun's tone seemed like he was trying to convince himself.

List could tell Dwun had firmly chosen to stand with Germain and Ging's reform faction. In the end, List sighed and rubbed his forehead.

"Alright... Actually, there are some things I want to change too. Maybe this way, the work of us 'Game Masters' will get lighter in the future."

"We also need to recruit more reliable hands. Abengane can join us, and we need to add new members... you guys really leave me no choice..."

List was convinced and changed his vote from opposition to support.

Then, Eta and Elena also sent their votes of support via the large screen.

With that, the 'Greed Island Game Master Team' reached a preliminary agreement on the changes for 'Greed Island.'

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