"I think you might be the most suitable person for the position of chief supervisor here."
Hearing him say that, Lin Lixin chuckled.
However, a sense of helplessness also flashed through my mind.
This is exactly what he was worried about.
The consequence of forcing growth is such a gap in development.
If Gamenova lost her ability to take care of herself after leaving him, then everything he had done all along would have been meaningless.
With the development of the times, both the development of video games and the research and development of hardware are no longer the kind of things that a few people can do in a garage.
The scale is getting larger and larger, and more and more people are involved.
People from all walks of life participated.
The scheduling and management of the entire project are troublesome.
Lin Lixin stared into Sam's eyes.
"You have a trait that no one else has. What do you think it is?" His eyes flickered, and the attribute panel quietly unfolded.
Sam's attribute growth has never been the fastest.
He doesn't have S-level talent, nor does he possess innate genius.
The only skills he can rely on are probably his absolute love for video games and his exceptional drive.
But it is this indomitable spirit that has allowed Sam to stay close to the main group, despite all the stumbles and setbacks he has encountered.
"Trait? Uh... you mean... loyalty?"
Lin Lixin sighed and rubbed his forehead in exasperation.
For a fleeting moment, he even began to hallucinate Sam as a golden retriever.
How did you adjust yourself to this state?
"I mean, you have self-awareness and are reliable. If I had to choose someone who can take charge when I'm not around, you would be my first choice."
"Huh?" Sam blinked, caught off guard by Lin Lixin's emotional appeal.
"I don't need the best person, Sam, and you're certainly not the best one."
Lin Lixin carefully read through the guy's attribute panel.
He's much better than the average person, but still a long way from being a genius.
But you should know that when this guy first debuted, most of his attributes were only 10+.
Compared to geniuses like Carmack and Yuji Naka, whose talents often start at over 100, his natural abilities are hardly outstanding.
The fact that he has grown to such a high level under such conditions is enough to prove his hard work.
"If we're talking about skill, I believe all of you combined wouldn't be a match for Carmack. What do you think?"
Lin Lixin continued.
While this statement may be somewhat exaggerated, Carmack can indeed be considered Gamenova's Chief Technology Officer.
Apart from Lin himself, who is a monster, no one else has the ability to go toe-to-toe with him.
If we include non-staff members, Linus, who has just found a place to stay and started his retreat, might have a slight chance. "But if I'm looking for a leader, I would absolutely not choose him, unless it's a technical problem-solving team."
"Uh... I think I understand."
Sam gave a slight smirk.
Having spent so much time with Carmack, he understood exactly what kind of person Carmack was.
Eccentric, pure, and an absolute technocrat.
He never obeys anyone; he only believes in technology.
If someone proposes a solution that doesn't satisfy him, he won't immediately lash out or become aggressive, but will quietly come up with a better solution to replace it.
Carmack was not a typical Silicon Valley genius.
Unlike others who think, "I'm awesome, so everyone has to listen to me," he is very pure.
It was common for him to sit there silently and write code for more than ten hours straight.
He will readily admit his mistakes and thoroughly understand all the techniques.
However, he is also very socially awkward, or rather, lazy. He is rarely willing to take the initiative in socializing, nor is he willing to take on a "management" position.
Only writing code makes him feel comfortable.
Even someone like Will, a fellow tech geek, rarely gets along with him.
Rather than dealing with this "madman," others would prefer to go to a more diplomatic artist like Sid Meier.
In a sense, everyone in Gamenova can be seen as one of Lin Lixin's archetypes.
What Carmack symbolizes is probably the absolute rationality in technology, and the supreme pursuit of technology, which can even surpass all design and artistry.
"You see, this is the fundamental difference between you and other people."
Lin Lixin shrugged.
"When you encounter a problem, you know who to turn to for help. Technical problems? Go to Carmack. Design problems? Go to Sid. Directing? Go to Kojima... You're a manager, Sam."
Whether it's due to Sam's seniority and authority or his naturally likable personality, Sam is the most influential person in Gamenova.
In this respect, he is even better Cerny.
Cerny acts as a glue, bringing together various departments, but this is macro-level, at the asset level. Sam, on the other hand, excels at people-oriented collaboration.
Simply put, it means having good interpersonal relationships.
"But what reassures me most, Sam, is that you possess something even I don't."
"What?"
"Passion! Absolute passion for video games! Passion that sees the player as one's primary identity!"
No matter how times change, no matter how daily life and social relationships change.
On this point, he remained consistent.
He'll always be that same hardcore internet addict.
As long as he has this passion for games, he will never go astray.
June.
The aftershocks of CES Summer Show continue. Pokepal is creating a brand new business legend at an incredible speed.
A large amount of healthy and clean cash flow was added to Micro-Nova Semiconductor's balance sheet.
The upgrade plan for the next-generation wafer fab seems to finally be on track.
And what about Lin Lixin?
After a night's rest, he drove off the next morning, leaving poor Sam to watch him go.
The first leg of the journey wasn't to Los Angeles; instead, we headed straight north.
We crossed the Golden Gate Bridge and arrived in Marin County in the north.
Unlike the San Francisco Bay Area, this area is hilly, and in the height of summer, it is covered with lush greenery.
At first glance, it really does look like a resort destination.
A half-hour mountain road.
As the car moved forward, the area became increasingly remote.
The buildings along the roadside began to thin out. Until...
The road sign for Lucas Valley Road came into view of Lin Lixin.
"Wow, quite the grand entrance..."
Although the place is decorated very modestly, the mere presence of a street sign bearing Lucas's name is enough to make it prestigious.
A short while later, Corvette stopped in front of the security guard's railing.
This is Skywalker Ranch.
Lucas's private estate.
Good morning, sir.
The security personnel didn't even need a list; they spotted Lin Lixin in the car from a great distance.
He'd recognize that face even if it were burned to ashes.
Forget about being stopped at security; even if it delays you a little, it's just that you lack common sense.
"Where's Lucas?" "He arrived yesterday, sir."
The security guard said, raising the barrier to let Lin Lixin in.
Skywalker Ranch is frequented by celebrities from all walks of life, including Hollywood directors and stars.
But today, a game developer has arrived here.
"Well... living in a place like this, no wonder they look down on our Delta."
Lin Lixin continued on his way.
It feels like stepping into a Europe countryside.
There are no office buildings to be seen on either side of the road; instead, there are vast expanses of lawns and vineyards.
You can even smell livestock in the air; I wonder where this guy keeps a herd of horses.
Occasionally, you can see some stand-alone buildings in the fields.
However, it will not form a large cluster of buildings.
The buildings are spaced far apart to ensure the harmonious rural feel isn't disrupted. It's far more impressive than Gamenova's Delta Film and Television Base.
Guided by staff, Lin Lixin parked his car in the underground parking garage before finally taking the elevator to the main building.
A Victorian-style super mansion.
White walls and gray tiles, complemented by a large amount of wooden structure, it has a very cool feel to it.