Han Xiao entered the post, and as soon as he opened the video, two new hosts appeared on the screen, one male and one female.
Male host. "Hello everyone, I'm A Wei."
Female host. "I am Cuihua."
This is Galaxy Times, dedicated to sharing firsthand gaming information and safeguarding your gaming career.
After the usual opening, the two hosts began their usual routine, awkwardly trying to chat.
"The new version has been online for over half a month, and players from all countries are working hard to adapt. Compared to version 3.0, version 4.0 [Shattered World] has undergone many changes. Just a heads up, today's content is very substantial, guiding you through an analysis of the new version's gameplay."
"Speaking of the new version, it reminds me of something. I have a friend..."
Before he could finish speaking, Cuihua interrupted him, "I know, that friend is yourself. Please continue your performance."
"... My friend has recently been seeing ghosts."
"Where did you hit it?"
A Wei was silent for a moment before continuing, "... One day, my friend finished his night shift and got home late at night. His family was already asleep. He quickly washed up and went to bed, cuddling with his wife. In the middle of the night, when he was half asleep, he heard footsteps outside the door, and he..."
Cuihua suddenly interjected, looking puzzled, "Wait... what does this have to do with the new version?"
"Ahem, I was just making an excuse to start a conversation, don't worry about the details."
"... Go on." Cuihua rolled her eyes.
"My friend and his wife live alone at home. He thought a thief had broken in, so he quickly got up and turned on the lights, but he didn't see anyone. The front door was also securely closed, so he went back to sleep. However, when he got up to go to work the next morning, he found that the front door was open, with a crack in it, but West Capital missing. He thought he had been dreaming the night before, so he quickly woke up his wife and asked her if she had heard any noises last night, but she hadn't. Isn't that scary? It must have been a ghost."
Cuihua: "... Eat more green vegetables in the future; they're good for your health."
"By the way, what would you do if you really encountered a ghost?"
"I'll annihilate them with my national flag! Do you think my materialistic halo is fake?"
After this interaction, the two hosts successfully brought the players' excitement back to normal, turning their elation into a blank, serious expression.
Han Xiao listened to the awkward small talk with a blank expression, and the two hosts finally got to the point.
A Wei: "Getting back to the point, the 4.0 [Shattered World] version has been open for half a month and has already shown its features. That's right, it's the global server!"
Cuihua: "Yes, after three versions, players from all countries can finally gather together and play in the same star system. This is a major gameplay innovation, and it's foreseeable that this version will be very lively, with the possibility of national wars, turning it into a fierce battle between players from different countries."
"Speaking of foresight, I'm reminded of the prediction made by Galaxy Times in the last episode of version 3.0. At that time, we speculated that version 4.0 would fully open cross-star system functionality, and now our prediction has come true for most of the time. The only thing we didn't predict was the opening of the global server."
"Due to the existence of the World Server, players in the Shattered Star Ring have two natural version advantages. First, geographically, because the two star systems are adjacent, players in the Shattered Star Ring can arrive on the World Server earlier than players in other star systems. Second, players in the Shattered Star Ring have a unique faction advantage."
"Yes, among the factions players are currently eligible to join, the only one that had access to the Shattered World in the previous version is the Black Star Army, which includes the vast majority of Shattered Star Ring players. They participated in the first phase of the Shattered World exploration with the Legion, laying the foundation."
"Moreover, in the new version, the Black Star Army has become the strongest force in the Shattered World besides the Empire. It's worth remembering that the Black Star Army was the guiding faction for the Shattered Star Ring in version 2.0. Now, having developed into such a massive force, it can provide tremendous assistance to Shattered Star Ring players in the Shattered World, giving them an innate advantage."
"But I think everything has two sides. As the ancients said, 'The tallest tree in the forest is the first to be felled by the wind.' Players in the Shattered Star Ring who have an advantage may become a thorn in the side of players from other star systems."
The two hosts took turns analyzing the situation of each version.
"There are many posts analyzing the gameplay of the global server across various forums. Based on our summary, competition in version 4.0 will likely be dominated by guilds. Regular players have more freedom and more room for unconventional strategies, but their resource acquisition efficiency cannot compare with that of guilds."
"And our basis is the system recently promulgated by the Black Star Army..." A Wei suddenly paused, hesitatingly saying, "Speaking of which, how many times have we used the Black Star Army as a weathervane for our version predictions?"
Upon hearing this, the viewers who were watching the show intently instantly went into berserk mode, with a barrage of comments flooding the screen.
"It's confirmed. The Black Star Army is the origin of everything. Without the Legion, the Galaxy Times wouldn't know how to produce any programs."
"A Wei: Making predictions is simple, just summarize the Black Star Army's movements."
"Garbage program, all thanks to the army (lol)."
"An official bootlicker, there's no way to whitewash it."
Black Star: That's right, I am the coolest guy in the Shattered Star Ring.
"... Upstairs, is there something wrong with the windows to your soul?"
"Azure rises, united in battle robes; left side: Meat Bun; right side: Times; Black Star shines, Galaxy surges!"
"Hey? You're the one who brought the literary giant?"
"If you can talk, then publish a book."
The netizens are showing off their silly antics again, and Han Xiao is watching with amusement.
This round of flattery was really satisfying; it wasn't for nothing that I've been providing perks and guiding the audience.
Cuihua coughed once, "Let's get down to business. The Black Star Army's movements are an important reference. The core mechanism of their new system, which they recently promulgated, is to transform guilds into formal organizations in the universe, providing players with an opportunity similar to self-reliance."
"The self-reliant gameplay was relatively uncommon in previous versions, mainly due to the lack of suitable conditions. However, with the increase in the level cap and the growing influence of self-reliance in version 4.0, this gameplay may become more important."
"The Black Star Army pioneered this gameplay style, and given their past exploits, it may become the mainstream gameplay in version 4.0, encouraging more people to form guilds."
"However! All players, please note! Normal independence requires leaving your original faction. Currently, only the Black Star Army has a semi-independent system, meaning only Legion players can retain their Black Star Army affiliation while becoming independent! This is another unique advantage!"
"It's unclear whether this is a unique feature of the Black Star Army. If other factions don't have this system, I think many foreign players will switch to the Black Star Army... So now the question is, if players become part of the same faction, can a nation-wide war still be fought?"
The analysis is quite accurate... Han Xiao muttered to himself.
This is a good thing for him, as it helps promote the superiority of his system, makes players more aware of the benefits of the Legion, and increases the appeal of the faction.
The program then went on to analyze in detail the possibilities for players in the global server and the movements of players in various star regions. Han Xiao Quan, mainly focusing on the movements of players in other star regions.
Unlike the Shattered Star Ring, players in other star systems generally don't belong to a unified faction; their affiliations are quite scattered. At this time, players travel across star systems with their respective factions. There are also many lone wolf players who have left their factions, mostly Americans and Europeans. After all, different environments nurture different people, and breathing the sweet air, the gene of freedom is subtly etched into their bones.
The foreign factions to which players belong are noteworthy, with most being small to medium-sized organizations.
Small groups are nothing to worry about. There are too many powerful forces in the Shattered World. The channels for joining in version 4.0 will be opened up on a large scale. As the saying goes, people strive for higher positions. Players are like being surrounded by countless disheveled and seductive vixens. How can they resist such temptation? They will immediately become fickle and abandon their partners.
Moreover, many people don't like peaceful breakups; they choose to cheat, remaining utterly despicable and turning into traitors who betray their former employers to gain favor with their new partners.
Han Xiao recalled many cases, including some players who deliberately used the name of a small organization to provoke big shots, defected, and attracted an irresistible enemy to their small organization, causing their former employer to be wiped out, while they joined the opposing new camp and got promoted and a raise. This was a chaotic ideology without any scruples.
For many players, integrity is meaningless. Small organizations are unattractive and weak, so players don't stick with them. On the other hand, a large faction like theirs, with both benefits and military strength, is something normal players would cherish and wouldn't cause trouble like this.
Besides small and medium-sized organizations, there are also foreign players who serve powerful factions, such as the Infinite Financial Group, the Interstellar Black Market, the Extinguished Legion, and some star cluster-level or even supercluster-level civilizations, which, depending on the region, have more or less "Immortals from different countries.
"Especially that coward Sorokin, he's recruited quite a few players, and he even tested the legion players before. I'm afraid he's trying to poach my players in Shattered World." Han Xiao secretly curled his lip.
The Infinite Financial Group primarily recruits in the Sea of Star Spirits, mainly from Japanese and Korean players, while the Extinguished Legion is a major faction of Americans. These two factions probably have the largest number of players besides the Black Star Army.
When the Extinguished Legion was mentioned, Han Xiao couldn't help but think of Beoni. Beoni was the leader of the Flame Demon Race, while the Extinguished Legion was mainly composed of the Frost Demon Race. The two sides were rivals. Beoni controlled the Land of the Fire Core, while the Extinguished Legion controlled the Land of the Frost Core. Even the treasures of their respective clans were very similar.
As Han Xiao was lost in thought, a thought suddenly struck him. He opened his attribute panel and saw his experience bar rapidly increasing.
"Hehe, our promotion worked!"
Powerful clubs like Dynasty, Temple, and Long Sky, along with other top-tier professional clubs, have all registered as legitimate organizations with the Black Star Army. They haven't changed their organization names; they've directly adopted the guild names.
With Han Xiao's instructions, Phillip quickly approved the formalization of guilds, transforming the organizational structure of Legion players into officially recognized affiliated guild teams with their records established within the Legion.
After registration, these powerful guilds immediately sent some of their members to participate in the main storyline exploration missions in order to receive various benefits promised by Han Xiao... For these large guilds, these benefits also attracted many players who were not currently in a guild to join them, creating a mutually beneficial situation.
After twenty years of relentless effort by the Logistics Department, the legion now possesses all new models of equipment, while the players' gear is outdated from twenty years ago and is in dire need of upgrading. Coupled with the 30% discount, the desire to consume has soared to unprecedented heights, quickly sparking a shopping frenzy at the supply depot.
A large amount of Enas income has been generated, but for Master Han, the monetary income from players is now a minor benefit. The important thing is experience. He has now added experience fees to more faction items and introduced a new system where players can choose two payment methods: pay only with money or pay only with experience. If they don't have money, they can directly purchase items with experience.
To other legion members, this would seem a bit strange, like giving away equipment for free. However, Han Xiao is now Wings enough that he doesn't need to be as cautious as before when dealing with players. He can simply explain it away by saying that the Immortal Troops has special privileges.
The result is a dramatic increase in the efficiency of harvesting experience. Experience is a special currency unique to players, and currently only the Black Star Army has the service of donating experience to exchange for money; other factions cannot learn it even if they want to.
Millions of Legion players arrived at the Black Star Palace within a few days, while foreign players from other star systems were still struggling to make their way. According to the schedules of players from various countries, the second group to arrive at the world server should be Southeast Asian players from Black Hole Edge, mainly from Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore, but that will be many days later, giving Huaxia players ample time to expand their advantage.
Under the command of the Black Star Army, the players were roughly divided into two groups. One group followed the fleet led by Hila and set off for the fourth phase of exploration, preparing to intervene in the competition with the foreign forces.
The remaining players were mostly guild members. They took advantage of the benefits promised by Han Xiao, built guild strongholds in the legion's territory, and used team merit points to purchase resource points and various business operation rights, thus laying a deeper foundation for their respective guilds.
Under Han Xiao's behind-the-scenes coordination, all legion players were mobilized and developed step by step according to the route he pointed out, using the mainstream gameplay proven in his previous life to gradually expand their leading advantage in the world server.
Meanwhile, Hila's fleet, along with other foreign forces, arrived at the fourth phase of the exploration area.
The current situation here can be summarized in one word:
--A chaotic dance of demons!