Dungeon - an ancient and long term, has gradually become a well-known concept in the game world over the past 100 years, and has been accepted by new and old players with frequent appearances and applications, and has been used continuously. Here we are today. The independent dungeon mode and repeatable adventure experiences have also made this method the preferred choice of game producers, and virtual reality games are no exception today since they have matured. In many places in many virtual reality games, dungeons are still used and retained. Many players who still insist on playing in those games are also happily playing dungeon bosses and dungeon tasks in those dungeons, hoping to get rich rewards. Collect all the weapons and equipment that suits you, and while you become stronger and show off, you can also fulfill your wishes.
However, the biggest reason that shocked Duan Qing at this time was that the concept of dungeons did not exist at all in the free world, or that this concept should not exist - the various settings that appeared in the dungeons were completely different from the free world game. The true philosophy pursued is completely contradictory. Whether it is monsters in the wild or soldiers on the battlefield, things such as "independent rooms" and "repeat spawning monsters" are completely impossible to actually appear in the process of fighting them. Players in the free world have searched and investigated dungeons in various places across the continent, and the conclusions they came to are similar to those in Duan Qing's mind.
but now……
"Copy? Is there really a copy in this game?"
"That thing probably doesn't exist, but people here are used to calling it that." Seemingly understanding Duan Qing's confusion, the man smiled and said, "Those of us who follow the battlefield call it that."
After the introduction and explanation of the player named Qicai Lingguang, Duan Qing gradually understood the meaning of the term "battlefield dungeon": the so-called battlefield dungeon is actually a group of players who are not very afraid of death, fighting in the principality and empire every day. It's just a risk in the battle. Although some are equipped for the NPCs who are constantly killing each other on the battlefield, and some carry their own entrustments and tasks, the adventure process of players teaming up and traveling together is very similar to the so-called dungeon. local.
"Many places on the battlefield are repeated, and the enemies we have to fight every day are the same. You can think of these as repeated scenes. The situation is similar every time you enter, even if several teams of people rush in together, in the end It's also difficult to stay together. We are all players, not trained soldiers..." Qicai Lingguang said: "As for those generals, every time they are killed, new candidates will be replaced by the empire immediately, so Basically it can also be used as a dungeon BOSS..."
The two of them had already reached the back of the noisy crowd and in front of the fortress gate. There were still some players standing together in groups of two and three, discussing their own affairs, but this did not affect the conversation between them: "The only one. The difference is probably that you can't be resurrected in place after death, and you can't start the dungeon again. But it's just a little more difficult..."
"A high-difficulty one-time copy - just think of it as this."
"It sounds like... that's really what happened." Looking at the high city wall above his head, Duan Qing said in a slow voice: "There is no professional division of labor, and there is only one chance... Hey, isn't there such a way to survive by running away from the dead? ?"
"No, at least not here in Fars Fortress." Qicai Lingguang sighed and said: "The nearest hotel has to be traveled for half a day to get there. Nowadays, players don't have standard mounts. How can they get there... ...Even if we rush here, it's probably too late."
He looked at Duan Qing's face and said in a serious voice: "The situation on the battlefield is changing rapidly. If you hesitate for a moment, the route of travel, the final leader, etc. may change. This so-called copy will also change." Just disappeared."
"We players don't have the right to choose. Even the daily battlefield tasks are constantly changing, and everyone makes choices based on the situation." He also looked at the gate of the fortress: "When can I wait? , the principality’s fortress has been breached, and our adventure here has come to an end.”
"Oh, that's really difficult for you. In such a difficult situation..."
"After the war between the two countries, it was very lively here at the beginning." Qicai Lingguang said with a smile: "Some people think the journey is far away, and some people think it is too difficult. The old and new will alternate, and the fittest will survive. After a long time, this place will basically be occupied by advanced players. Heaven. Of course..."
He looked at the big sword on Duan Qing's back: "From time to time, players like you come here to add some fresh blood to us, and there are also old people who bring new people to improve their strength..."
"Why don't you go online to recruit players?" Duan Qing asked: "I don't seem to have seen the news here either..."
"Why are we looking for those half-jealous people to lower our success rate?" Qicai Lingguang crossed his arms: "This is a battlefield, a free world! People who are not strong-willed and whose legs weaken when they see bloody scenes have long ago A group of them have been scared away, so what are they doing here to cause chaos here? No matter how high-end the players are, they don't have the energy to take care of the rookies when they get here. The battle here still has to rely on themselves in the end."
"And... battlefields like ours are not fixed. Maybe one day the fortress falls, and we have to fight in Tania again..." Qicai Lingguang spread his hands: "How should I write such a recruitment notice?"
"Hmm...but I think it's still very lively here."
"They are just a group of old people. After fighting for a long time, everyone will become familiar with them." Qicai Lingguang smiled again: "The news about the battlefield dungeon is almost always passed back and forth between us."
"Are there similar copies elsewhere in the Free Continent?"
"As far as I know, there are battlefield copies that still exist, as well as battles between the empire and the barbarians in the north, and battles between the seaside and pirates in the east." Qicai Lingguang introduced: "The battlefield in the north is too far away from here , and it’s the territory of the empire. Although it doesn’t matter where we fight, as adventurers, we still feel a little conflicted after fighting those imperial people for so long.”
"As for fighting pirates..." He pointed to the east: "The rewards there are not proportional to the effort, so not many people go there."
"Are the rewards here very good?" Duan Qing put his hand on his chin: "I just heard about the level of tasks, the level of keys and so on..."
"Oh, that was drawn when the fortress assigned a task." Colorful Emmanuel patted his head: "That thing is not very standard. Some tasks seem simple to them, but in the eyes of us adventurers, it is not like this... So you still have to judge based on your own strength. As for those keys... they are rewards given by the principality."
Saying these words, Qicai Lingguang took out a stone with a special light from his waist: "Here, this is it."
"Is this... a key? I don't read much..."
"The fantasy version of the magic key." Colorful Emmanuel smiled: "Well, this is actually a certificate. The quartermaster will award you this thing, and then go to the arsenal to receive the corresponding rewards. The level and type of each stone are It’s different. The rewards you can get in exchange for it… seem to be unstable.”
"Not fixed?"
"According to the quartermaster's explanation, the things inside are all trophies of the principality, but there are also standard equipment and personal donations from our own side. They made a hasty classification and then mixed them all together." Colorful Lingguang held it in his hands. Playing with this stone, there was an inexplicable light in his eyes: "New trophies will be thrown in every day, so what you get out depends entirely on luck. If you are European, you might even get Master Flo Freshly released works…”
"Master Flo?"
"A famous blacksmith in the principality, currently working in Fars Fortress." Qicai Lingguang explained: "As long as it is his work, it is at least of epic quality. Anyway, all I have seen so far are of this level..."
"I can't wait to hear it now." Duan Qing rubbed his hands: "Then... what level is yours?"
"Level 4 weapon warehouse." Qicai Lingguang said excitedly: "I have been reluctant to get it. I will inquire about the situation first, and wait until some day when good equipment is put into the warehouse, and then try my luck."
"Level 4...should be a very high level, right?"
"That escort mission cost our team their lives. However, the Quartermaster will not keep track of how many people in your team died. All rewards will be given out."
Looking at Duan Qing's equipment, the colorful light patted him on the shoulder: "So cooperation is very important. If there are no special needs, completing the task is usually the priority... Judging from your strength, you should be pretty good. Do you want to give it a try?" "
"I am a newcomer who has just left Novice Village for less than three months..."
"It doesn't matter. You shouldn't judge a person by his appearance. Judging from your weapon... it's probably at an epic level."
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, you have really good eyesight, can you tell from this?"
"Of course, I'm an old player. How about it? Are you interested?"
"Of course, but...the teams here are all fixed, right? Do you still have any vacancies?"
"If it were fixed, would there still be so many people calling people outside every day? Come on, let's have a good talk. It just so happens that I have a task on hand..."
The sounds of hawking and shouting gradually grew distant behind the two of them. They passed through the gate of the fortress and then gradually disappeared into the dark tunnel.
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The internal structure of the fortress is as simple and neat as Duan Qing imagined. However, what is different from Duan Qing's expectation is that there are almost no loud noises in this fortress that is in a wartime state, which is incompatible with the lively environment outside. sharp contrast. According to Qicai Lingguang's explanation, this was an order issued by the top commander of the fortress not long ago in order to take care of the wounded and allow the soldiers who had been rotated out to rest better.
However, there is still a temporary place specially built for adventurers - under the guidance of the colorful spiritual light, a small pergola under the central patio of the fortress appeared in Duan Qing's field of vision.
"This is a transfer station specially provided for adventurers." Colorful Spiritual Light, carrying a long sword on his back, stopped at the edge of the pergola, and then said with a smile: "As you can see, the players built it themselves."
"It looks miserable."
"Conditions don't allow it, but it would be nice to have a place." Qicai Lingguang pointed in another direction and said: "There are a few more over there, not far from here. Although they were not built by a group of people, no one cares about them. Everything is shared by everyone.”
"Oh? Are those big guilds so generous?"
"Well... there are strongholds specially provided by the principality in Jianghu." Qicai Lingguang said with a wry smile: "Their contributions can only be counted on their heads, and we cannot enjoy them."
"The so-called...contribution value?"
"It can be understood that way." Qicai Lingguang pointed to a building connected to the fortress not far from the pergola: "That's where tasks are released to the outside world. It changes every day, but there are a few tasks that are almost permanently fixed. "
"Let me guess... kill the enemy?"
"Yes, kill the enemy."
Finding a place with few people and sitting down, Qicai Lingguang continued to introduce: "Ten enemy heads can be exchanged for a second-level key. If you accumulate a hundred heads, you can receive a medal, and then receive to a more important commission.”
"Of course, in our terms, it is a more advanced task." Qicai Lingguang spread his hands: "Whether you complete it or not depends on you."
"Simple and clear." Duan Qing snapped his fingers to show his understanding: "But... the principality won't refuse acceptance, right? What if someone commits fraud?"
"Clever." Qicai Lingguang praised: "Some people did do this in the beginning, so later the fortress changed to the badges worn by imperial soldiers. The general's badge has bonuses, and the player's... you have to distinguish it. What kind of thing."
"Are there any players?"
"Of course, there are players from the empire." Qicai Lingguang said: "We have not fought against each other once or twice on the battlefield. They can also receive rewards with our identity certificates..."
"Interesting." Duan Qing whispered: "Sure enough, it is still a chaotic battlefield..."
"The current battle situation has stabilized. It is not as intense as when the Imperials just came over, and the conflicts between players have gradually faded away. In my estimation, it is probably what the people above meant." Qicai Lingguang said. : "For the UEFA Cup match."
"It's good news for the people here." Duan Qing continued: "If the war situation stabilizes, you will probably be able to hang out here for a longer time."
"It's us now." Qicai Lingguang said with a smile: "Let me tell you about my mission first..."
"...There were four people in that small room at the time!"
As the sounds of chaotic footsteps approached, the discussion of several players reached the ears of two people from far to near.
"As soon as I pushed the door, the formation almost scared me to death... But the more alone we are, the less we can show our cowardice. We have reached their doorstep, and it's their turn! I put the shield on As soon as I opened my essence, I activated 'Precision Defense', then I didn't block, I just took two attacks, and then I rounded the big shield——!"
Behind the pergola, groups of players gradually appeared, and the dancing gestures of the leading player gradually came into Duan Qing's eyes.
"...Momentum! What you want is this momentum, do you understand? Once those two guards fly, and then chop down the follower, you just wait for the remaining polished commander to retreat to the corner! The Master Chief is afraid of restrictions. Version, hahahaha... Huh? What are you looking at?"
The few people who were about to pass in front of Duan Qing suddenly stopped. One of them, who had been following the bragging guy, looked back and then slowly came closer: "You are, you are That, that..."
"It's you." Duan Qing laughed first: "Classmate Bad Young Master."
