My Animation Era

Chapter 1108 Not everyone can drive the Gundam

 Early February, Jiangchuan.

Wanbao Games released the trial version of "Mobile Suit Gundam" in advance and invited anchors and UP owners to help promote it.

 The effect is okay!

As Wanbao Games' first FPS tactical competitive game, "Mobile Suit Gundam" has conquered countless FPS enthusiasts with its novel "driving Gundam" experience.

 There is something very interesting.

That is the cool, powerful and handsome Gundam Mecha in the game, which has also attracted the attention of the majority of netizens.

Then, someone thought of the "Original Gundam" model that was briefly put on sale at Wanbao's official flagship store not long ago.

 At that time, no one knew which work the so-called "Gundam" model came from.

Some people even speculate that Gundam will be the mecha in the follow-up works of the "Dragon Fighter", "Lightbringer" or "Fruit Strike" series?

 The result is obviously that everyone guessed wrong.

Gundam has nothing to do with Wanbao’s previous mechas. It is a mecha from a game.

 “No, no, no, it’s more than just a game!”

Just when netizens characterized Gundam as a game machine, Wanbao Games officially came out and announced that Gundam is actually not only a game, but also an animation work of the same name.

"ah?!"

Everyone was really shocked now.

 Gundam actually has animation, when did this happen? Why didn't any news spread?

When countless mecha and robot animation fans went to Wanbao Animation’s official Weibo for confirmation with doubts, they got a positive answer.

 "Mobile Suit Gundam" does have a spin-off animation, and it will be broadcast as soon as March this year!

“This will be a robot animation that breaks the rules and takes an unusual path…”

Wanbao Animation’s statement immediately made everyone excited.

break the usual?

Take an unusual step?

These descriptions make people confused, and they don’t understand what kind of medicine is sold in Wanbao Gourd.

The design of the Gundam's body has been exposed, and a trial version of the game has been released. What kind of Riddler do you think you are?

Most people are not willing to believe Wanbao Animation’s statement.

On the one hand, the Gundam’s body design has been exposed for a long time, and the game trial version has also shown part of the story background. Basically, everything that needs to be leaked has been leaked.

 Animation that breaks the rules?

 Judging from the information that has been exposed, apart from the slightly novel body design, there seems to be nothing else about the Gundam.

How does this break the rules?

　　【Hurry up and bring the Gundam, I can’t wait! 】

　　【It's just a robot animation. It's not like you haven't seen it before. I can only say that the body design is good...】

　　【Have you not noticed some small details in the design of the Gundam body? It feels different from before! 】

【What's the difference? Let me tell you, this is not as handsome as Ruobao mecha! 】

 Some people disagree.

  After so many years of development, robot animation has already formed a set of fixed aesthetic preferences.

　To put it harshly, although the body design of Gundam is a bit unexpected, if it were not combined with the animation plot, no one would think anything was wrong.

 But there are also people who are keenly aware that the animation may not be that simple from the angular body design of the Gundam.

certainly!

At this time, no one has yet floated the concept of “real robot” works.

Without this concept, naturally no one can guess how "Mobile Suit Gundam" is different from other robot animations.

 …

 “They will find out soon enough.”

Gu Miao said with a smile: ""Mobile Suit Gundam" will open up a new direction for robot animation, that is, realistic weapons style!"

 “Realistic weapons style?”

 Thinking about this word, Hou Bin and Guo Hongwei nodded in agreement.

This summary is indeed accurate!

 Compared to the various exaggerated science fiction and futuristic robot animations in the past, Gundam is indeed heading in the "realistic" direction.

This realism not only comes from the body design, but also from the story background and animation plot.

In order to create Gundam, Sunrise Company created a future world that is extremely real, full of details, and has an epic and romantic feel like a space opera, which is not part of the imagination.

 The theme of Gundam belongs to the "science fiction and war" genre, seriously speaking.

 It’s about the future!

 But the background of this story, including the overall setting plot, often gives people a heavy feeling of reviewing major historical events.

 Sounds awkward?

How can an animation about the future world feel like looking back at history?

 The answer is simple!

Although Gundam is about the future world, the core of this story is not the future, but what has happened in history.

 Gu Miao had discovered it before.

In Gundam 0079, the villain Zeon Army has a strong atmosphere of the German army in World War II, giving him the illusion of watching a war movie.

 Later proved that it was not an illusion.

 The production of the animation "Mobile Suit Gundam" is difficult to say in the later stage. At least in the early stage, it did follow the narrative technique of a war film.

Similarly, EVA, also known as Neon Genesis Evangelion, also uses this narrative technique that is common in war movies.

This is one of the reasons why "Mobile Suit Gundam" later became the source of realistic weapon-style robot animation.

 What’s so surprising about this?

Other robot animations strive to be as sci-fi as possible, giving the audience the feeling of watching "Star Wars".

 But "Mobile Suit Gundam" is different. The viewing experience is like a war documentary movie from the 1970s and 1980s.

This approach downplays the violation of science fiction products like "Gundam" and makes people can't help but believe that if this is the case in the future of mankind, a machine like Gundam may really be born.

“Gundam is a fictional machine, but what we have to do is make the audience believe that this kind of machine really exists...”

Gu Miao explained: "This kind of existence refers to giving a reasonable explanation for the birth of Gundam from a scientific perspective, as well as the specific design and operating principles of this body."

 This is also the reason why watching Gundam burns your brain.

The setting system of Gundam is quite complicated and numerous. If someone who doesn’t understand it hastily steps into this pit, it will waste countless time just to understand it from scratch.

for example.

 The same machine may be used in other robot animations, and it is enough to just explain the specific functions.

But in Gundam, this body will have its own model, code and serial number, as well as its manufacturer, purpose of the body, department to which it belongs, as well as more detailed armor materials, engine power, propulsion, armament, special instruments...

“It’s every boy’s dream to drive a Gundam, but with the sophistication of this thing, you may not be able to operate it even if you hold the instruction manual.” Gu Miao couldn’t help laughing.

Robotics such as the Fruit Treasure Mecha, the Dragon God, and the Demon King of Earth can be activated just after being summoned, and they do not require any special skills.

 But can Gundam be the same?

 No, man! You don’t really think that everyone is like Amuro, do you? Amuro is the protagonist, and you can get started by touching Gundam for the first time, but who are you?

If Gundam is really that easy to drive, then Amuro won’t be a special case!

“In my opinion, the difficulty of flying a Gundam in combat should be no less difficult than becoming a fighter pilot in reality.”

"Absolutely." Hou Bin shook his head and said, "This thing has not received professional training. Ordinary people can only watch it when they get a Gundam."

 The style of realistic weapons is like this.

  If you switch to the mechas in "Dragon Fighter", "Light Envoy" or "Fruit Attack", even an ordinary person will most likely be able to activate them as long as he can summon them.

 But if Gundam doesn’t work, it just won’t work.

Amuro is special, on the one hand, because of his talent, and on the other hand, because of the aura of the protagonist.

If it were another person, the first time he piloted a Gundam, he would be so extreme, even Superman Clark would not be able to do it!

“The more detailed the setting of Gundam is, the more it will highlight the uniqueness of realistic weapon-style robots.”

Gu Miao took a sip of water, and then continued: "So I hope you can work more on this, and don't be afraid of wasting time, and don't be afraid of getting into trouble."

If it were other animations, digging into details everywhere would only lead to criticism from Gu Miao, who thought it was useless work and a pure waste of time.

 But in the work "Mobile Suit Gundam", picking out details has become a matter of course.

 The more details are dug out, the finer they become, which highlights the difference between the "realistic weapon" style and other robot animations.

 This is the effect we want!

　　The Gundam must be a little more bluffing, so that the audience will have a feeling of "unconsciousness".

Even if Gundam is a fictional product, we should treat it as real.

 This is not an undemanding requirement for the animation production team. After all, it is a very brain-burning task to create real data for a fictional machine.

 There is no reference!

There is no such thing as a Gundam in reality, so how should this thing be made and on what principle should it operate?

“I think you need a science fiction novelist to help provide creative ideas and improve Gundam-related settings.” Gu Miao suggested.

Science fiction writer?

Upon hearing this, Hou Bin and Guo Hongwei frowned.

“Then it’s better to consult a professional robotics expert or professor!”

"It's also okay…"

Gu Miao did not object: "If you really have the connections, you can ask experts and professors in the robotics industry for advice. That would be even better."

 The advice given by professionals will definitely stand the test of scrutiny better than that of science fiction novelists.

 But the problem is…

 Which one of these experts and professors is not too busy to keep their feet off the ground? I don’t even have time to do my own research, so how can I have the time to help them answer their questions?

To be honest, a doctorate or graduate degree at a lower level is of little significance.

After all, we have already consulted experts. What’s the point of finding a half-baked graduate student or PhD candidate? Why not find their mentor?

 “Let’s talk about it later.”

Guo Hongwei thought for a while. He seemed to know a professor of mechanical engineering and an academician of the Academy of Engineering. He could go to him for advice.

 Let’s not talk about whether he is free or not, or whether he can help me with this. At least I can ask him to recommend other people.

 “Do you still have this way?”

Gu Miao glanced at him in surprise, never expecting that Guo Hongwei actually knew an academician.

 “Former neighbor!”

Xiao Guo coughed and said, "His daughter is my high school teacher. The two families live close to each other, and we got to know each other as soon as we went back and forth."

“Really or not? Do you have such a powerful neighbor?”

Gu Miao was greatly puzzled. An academician like this shouldn't live in a villa or courtyard. How could he become a neighbor with Guo Hongwei?

“There are also people who need it, and they live comfortably in the old house and don’t want to move to a new house. Can you take care of that?”

"Too!"

Feeling that what his apprentice said made sense, Gu Miao nodded and said, "Then you can pay him a visit later. If possible, show an attitude and invite him to be a technical consultant."

 Gu Miao, who wanted to say that he showed the utmost sincerity, turned around and thought, a scholar of his level probably doesn't need money and fame, and his attitude is obviously more important than anything else.

“If we can invite this person, the Gundam will be awesome.”

Hou Bin clicked his tongue and said: "The academician serves as a technical consultant and guides the setting of the Gundam body. Damn it, just listening to it is very valuable!"

“Don’t have any hopes, it would be nice if they could send a student.”

Gu Miao shook her head.

 Let’s not talk about whether he can be invited. Even if he is invited, he will prohibit the animation production team from promoting it under the reputation of a big shot.

 Who is an academician?

 Marketing promotions are also based on individual circumstances. Gu Miao thinks it is inappropriate and very bad to take advantage of someone else’s reputation as an academician.

“You two can handle the Gundam matter on your own!”

After giving instructions to the two of them, Gu Miao rubbed her brows and said, "When the second round of replays of "Martin's Morning" is over, I have to go to North America, so I won't be able to help you for the time being."

Going to North America? !

Hearing this, Hou Bin and Guo Hongwei were very confused and couldn't help asking: "Did something happen in North America?"

 “It’s nothing…”

“Attending a press conference for a movie and meeting Dave and Du Hao to talk about something!”

Gu Miao said casually: "This has nothing to do with you, so stop asking around."

 The people at Wanbao Animation actually don’t know much about the “Superman” movie.

After all, it was a live-action movie, not an animated movie. Gu Miao didn't expect others to help, so she didn't tell them.

This time when he went to North America, in addition to cheering Du Hao up, he also wanted to know more about "Dr. Night".

This is a "superhero" movie focused on production by Mardete with an investment of nearly US$300 million. It is also a direct competitor to the movie version of "Superman".

 As long as the Mardete company survives, Gu Miao will not feel at ease.

This well-known North American comic company holds too many superhero IPs that it covets. If they are not suppressed and acquired, Wanbao's American comic strategy will not be able to proceed smoothly.

 So "Dr. Night" must die!

Only when Dr. Night dies suddenly will the Mardete company fall into crisis, and the shadows he supports will have the opportunity to cause civil strife.

Thinking of this, Gu Miao suddenly laughed.

At that time, he was disgusted by the old man George Brooke and left North America. After unexpectedly learning that old George had an uneducated and prodigal son, he sent someone to contact the guy in advance.

I have to say that although the prodigal son is prodigal, he is still very afraid of his father and does not want to be a traitor.

But it doesn’t matter, as long as the money is enough, he won’t be afraid.

As long as the news of the failure of "Doctor Night" spreads, the Prodigal Son will definitely be unable to bear it. With his cooperation, it will be no problem to win over Mardete Company at a relatively reasonable price.

 Gu Miao is very confident.

This kind of confidence comes not only from a certain prodigal son, but also from the implicit support of most shareholders of Mardete.

“Someone has to be held accountable for the failure of Doctor Night. We are going to have a board meeting to elect a new chairman. Guess who won’t be nominated?”

 “It’s you, George Brooke!”

 (End of this chapter)