Rebirth in America

Anderson was originally an employee of Ark Company, and was discovered from the university by Noyce and others when the company was expanding its recruitment. Before he finished college, he had already started working at Ark Company.

At first, he was responsible for hardware work, and gradually came into contact with some software content.

At this time, Ark Company had great demand for software and established a special software department. When Anderson was thrown into the software department, he was still a little unhappy, thinking that he had been relegated to the sidelines by his leadership and exiled to a position where no one valued him.

After transforming into a software engineer, Anderson quickly discovered that this department was very interesting and full of energy and passion compared to the hardware group.

More importantly, the boss behind the scenes attaches great importance to their department.

After a meeting, the newly established software department rapidly expanded its recruitment, and not long after, the software department came out on its own. In addition, a company called "Microsoft" was formed. I heard that this was the name decided by the big boss Alex himself.

Microsoft?

Well, the name sounds pretty good, but it reminds people of a certain male function, which is too embarrassing.

But that’s nothing, it’s just a name, it doesn’t mean that Anderson is not good at that. Microsoft quickly became the largest software development company in the United States and even the world. It not only developed personal computer systems produced by Ark Company, but also developed a variety of practical software, such as a series of office software developed by their company, which are very popular. Users are welcome.

In addition, they also used their private time to develop some small games, such as poker and mine sweeper games. They are also put into the operating system, allowing users to play in their spare time for free.

Speaking of games, this kind of game was created when they were bored. at the very beginning. They were only playing within the company. When the bosses discovered that they were not doing their jobs properly, they didn't say anything. Instead, they asked them to integrate these games into the system software.

This is for them. It's like a disguised form of encouragement.

From then on. Some of them specialize in studying various games and trying to figure out how to implement them using computer programs. but. This approach actually tests technology. The most important thing is to make the game playable, otherwise such a game will have no vitality.

What is even more surprising is that Alex, the big boss behind the scenes, also heard about these things. I also found a time to meet with them, software engineers who like to develop games.

At first, Anderson and the others were a little uneasy, fearing that the big boss would fire them all for not doing their job properly.

Surprisingly, Alex did not get angry at them, but instead discussed developing games with them.

"Red Alert? Is this a game based on the movie "Red Dawn" and are you planning to use the game as a sequel?"

Anderson is very smart. He also watched Alex's "Red Dawn" and was obsessed with the violent and beautiful fighting in it. He even went to Chinatown and found a martial arts studio to learn kung fu. In fact, he wanted to learn from Bruce Lee. It's just that his status is different, so how could he be recruited as a student?

"This statement is relatively close, but it is still too accurate." Alex glanced at the other party and felt that Anderson had a very flexible mind. He had just learned about it and could see that this guy had a lot of experience in games. So I paid more attention and said to him: "I want to make a real-time strategy game. The story background will be from "Red Dawn". As for the sequel, of course I still have to make a movie to make the sequel. No one has used the game yet." To make a sequel.”

At this time, Anderson understood, and he immediately asked how this real-time strategy game was played, what content should be paid attention to, etc.

So Alex laid out the schematic diagram he drew, and also took out the game frame and background settings he made. This game of "Red Dawn: Red Alert" will certainly not use the same name as the later game. The background of the story. For Alex, who already had the movie "Red Dawn: White House Down," it was better to use something already available than to create a new story background.

The movie's popularity reached a new level after President Kennedy was assassinated. More people walked into the cinema and watched this movie over and over again. Some wanted to find evidence of conspiracy theories, some were just curious, and some were really moved by this movie. Hooked.

Now that you have such good resources in your hands, make full use of them.

What Alex gave was very detailed. After all, he already had a mature game in his mind. Through the puppet in the mental space, he quickly figured out the key content and values ​​of the game.

After the software engineers present got the design draft, they were all amazed. They had never thought that the game could do this and play like this.

Just simulating it in their minds made them feel the charm of this game.

This game has to be made! And it needs to be made right away!

They thought in unison, with great passion and spirit in their hearts. Under the guidance of the setting documents provided by Alex, they came up with a version in just a few days. When it comes to software, if someone can control the overall situation and know what everyone should and shouldn't do, things will naturally be made quickly.

Alex is not the kind of person who has only empty ideas and no abilities. He personally led the team to create this epoch-making game "Red Alert". It was perfect when it was released. Except for some minor bugs, it can almost be marketed. Sold on.

"It's really incredible!" Anderson exclaimed while playing the game: "This game is so fun!"

The colleagues around him also praised him repeatedly. They had never played this type of game before, but they played it very enthusiastically.

Only Alex is not satisfied yet. He feels that this version is still too rough. For example, the character dubbing, animation special effects, background sound effects, etc. are all just the voices they dubbed into the microphone. There is also the lack of cutscenes, the balance of various data, etc.

"We have to continue to improve this game!" Alex finally decided, but he did not intend to continue to lead them in research and development. You only need to demonstrate this kind of thing once, and leave the rest of the work to your subordinates.

"Do you want to continue to improve?"

Most software engineers were a little surprised. In their opinion, this game was many times better than other games on the market. If even this level cannot meet Alex's requirements. Then they really don't understand what kind of game the big boss wants to make.

Alex then restated his ideas again and marked various key points on the design document with a pen. Pointing out the shortcomings of this game, he said: "The game graphics can be more beautiful and smoother, and the sound effects must be re-produced. Go to the record company to find professional people to help."

"The other problem is bugs. There must not be any, and even if there are, no bugs can be found after repeated testing before it can be put on the market. The most critical point is the balance of values! This is very important!"

Finally, Alex looked at the software engineers present and said: "I have decided to take out people from Microsoft and set up another company. This company specializes in developing games. It does nothing else. I want to name it. Okay, let’s call it Blizzard! Everyone here is on the list of the first batch of employees of this company. If anyone is unwilling to come out, you can do so now!”

Alex's words immediately caused a stir among software engineers. Some were ambitious because a new company meant new opportunities and more positions.

As the mothership company, Ark Company has continuously splintered into large and small companies in recent years, including Apple, Light Giant, Microsoft, etc., without exception, these companies have achieved remarkable achievements, making Many little people who were originally unknown have soared into the sky and become unique talents.

However, some people are uneasy about this. They have already adapted to the current working atmosphere of this company. If they start another business, they will inevitably give up their current comfortable and comfortable life. More opportunities mean more dangers. If the new company is a promising branch like Apple or Microsoft, they might have rushed out crying and shouting to set up another company.

But the company that develops games? This makes people scratch their heads. After all, the game has just emerged, there is no mature market, and there is no bright future. It would be a shame to give up what you have for a position that has not yet been determined.

As a result, two-thirds of the software engineers present expressed on the spot that they wanted to stay in the original company, leaving less than ten software engineers willing to go out and try their luck.

Seeing this situation, Alex did not say a word to dissuade him, but immediately let those who chose to stay in the company leave, leaving only those who were willing to work hard in the gaming field.

In the end, Alex appointed Anderson as the president of Blizzard, gave him great authority, and allocated a large amount of funds. However, Anderson's first goal is to make this "Red Alert".

Alex said to Anderson: "The current version is just for demonstration. The real version must be ten times and a hundred times better than it! Also, we need to add networking capabilities!"

"Internet function?"

Anderson was stunned by this idea. You must know that the Internet is still a new thing. Although the government and the military have invested large sums of money to improve the Internet, AT\u0026T has also lowered its head and is willing to provide various Help Ark Company in exchange for the right to follow and drink soup.

However, this network cannot be built overnight. Anderson has also been paying attention to news in this area. He knows that many universities in the United States have installed modems and can connect to the Internet. However, for ordinary people, this thing is still very science fiction. A year ago, it was only seen in movies. Pass.

If "Red Alert" had an online function, it would be really a big challenge. No wonder Alex didn't even mention it just now. If Anderson knew about it, he might not dare to stay.

Seeing Anderson's expression, Alex knew that the other party had misunderstood, so he explained: "Of course it's the networking function, but we can't make an Internet game all at once. Let's get the LAN networking function first!"

local area network! Of course we know this!

As an employee of Ark, Anderson had already experienced high-tech technology when he joined the company, and this local area network was a very cutting-edge technology. At that time, Anderson was still a student at school. When he saw that computers could link and interact with each other, he was deeply attracted by it and felt as if he was living in the future world.

Because of this, Anderson gave up the opportunity to continue his studies, UU Reading www.uukanshu.net gave up receiving his college diploma and joined Ark Company. In the past few years, Ark Company and its affiliated companies have established local area networks, and can also connect all computers between companies.

What can be said is that the computers of these employees are like being on a small Internet network, and they are years ahead of others, and they have experienced the feeling of surfing the Internet.

Speaking of which, this LAN function was developed by Microsoft, where Anderson works, and he is very familiar with its functions and underlying code.

When Alex said that he wanted to implement the LAN function of "Red Alert", he knew it, so he led the remaining software engineers to work hard to make the game more perfect. Not only that, their Blizzard company also recruited many outstanding students from universities, and soon the game company expanded rapidly.

The "Red Alert" game is slowly being perfected due to their work attitude of excellence.

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