Chapter 1888: Chapter 1888: Light and Shadow
Everyone thought for a moment. The architectural style represents the appearance of a city, and it can’t be handled carelessly. Otherwise, the city would have a hard time upgrading.
They also understood Li Yao’s intention. In theory, the architectural style of Dire Maul is naturally excellent, blending with nature, unpretentious and grand, and it exudes a heavy atmosphere. Being in it feels like the most fitting and comfortable style for nature and home.
However, this style is too expensive to construct. Look at those buildings; the entire city is made of precious special white stones. And that’s not all. Look at the style – even a Titan can walk in.
This guy, the cost of one floor could build dozens of floors.
Plus, with those runes of unique flavor, even capturing a main city, not even a third of a city could be built before Starfire would go completely bankrupt.
“Hmm.” Tongtong tilted her head and thought for a while before saying, “We have so many master engineers, and the ogres have mountains of ore piled up, why don’t we make a mechanical city? A city with goblin style and elevated roads would definitely be cool.”
Everyone was drenched in sweat. Li Jie rolled her eyes and said, “Those ores are money, you know. Even if there are enough, they can’t be wasted like that. Besides, the mechanical technology and power generation model of Ancient God, the entire city would be covered in oil and black smoke, even Dire Maul would be shrouded in smog. Please be more thoughtful.”
“Alright, you’re right.” Tongtong muttered, “It’s a pity, I was planning on a city-wide elevated highway, then we could host a city-wide motorcycle race, how cool that would be.”
“Give it up; you’ve gone crazy with the racing. One moment it’s racing, the next you’re obsessed with pet battles, then you’re over it and obsessed with racing, how many times have you wrecked my bike now?” Guardian Angel mockingly said.
“Mind your own business. Didn’t I have your bike fixed after breaking it?” Tongtong retorted grumpily.
Guardian Angel was speechless…
“Alright, enough with this nonsense,” Li Jie said helplessly. “I think the Victorian London style is nice, simple and elegant, materials won’t be too costly, and it makes better use of space while not clashing with the Ancient God style.”
Saying this, Li Jie also presented pictures of various places in London back then.
Qin Feng Yi said, “If that’s the case, I actually like the Gothic style. Dark, mysterious, with a bit of religious mystique, it fits the Ancient God well. Dire Maul is entirely stone, pristine and solemnly sacred, which would form a sharp contrast with this side. With well-thought design, it could have a kind of ice and fire dual effect.”
Everyone’s eyes lit up. They were all aware that with Starfire’s current finances, it’s impossible to replicate Dire Maul.
Nor would it be wise to demolish Dire Maul. As for the sub-dimension, most of the ogre buildings there must be torn down, no one can keep those downright low cave structures.
These caves, when facing players in this region, ogre players might not mind, but Earth players can’t adapt to this style, Tauren rebuilding their main city at least used rune leather, giant tents made from Warcraft Leather.
A bunch of caves, it’s just too much.
In the end, the styles of the two regions can’t be the same; it can’t feel like a single entity. If the contrast is extreme, it might be better.
Tongtong suddenly jumped up: “Not bad, an extreme contrast. Mysterious, dark, castles, hahaha, it could be great. I actually want to put my home here. I don’t quite like the garden area; I could use my Game Coins to build a castle in the vampire style, how about that?”
Li Yao chuckled and shook his head: “You’re always thinking one thing after another. But as long as everyone agrees with the Gothic style, we’ll give you a plot of land, anyway, the main city is so big, there’s plenty of land.”
The Enchantress’ eyes brightened: “Not bad, we can’t possibly use all the outer city land in a long time, there’s indeed a lot of space. How about we reserve some areas specifically for core members to build their own Gothic-style homes?”
Having obtained the main city, although many of them only have 1% to 2% shares, they’re already quite wealthy. But you know, Blink of an Eye, they only have those shares too. The guilds they represent hardly compare to theirs when distributed individually.
Upon hearing this proposal, several people were tempted. As management and core members, they aren’t lacking in equipment and contributions. Hoarding Gold Coins is useless, it would be better to build a castle, at least it’s much better than a small villa by the sea.
Phantom also said: “Not only that, leaving the land unused for too long is too wasteful. And if we want to attract popularity, it’s better to not only open it to the guild internally but also auction some areas publicly, limiting them to Gothic-style buildings. I think not only wealthy individual players but many guilds would love to build guild strongholds.”
“Yes, yes, just like a real main city. How can it be without guild strongholds? Since we’re building strongholds, if they can choose the size of the area and the buildings, surely many will settle in,” Tongtong added hastily.
Li Jie nodded: “This is a good idea. We can consider renaming it at that time. Dire is too unpleasant a name, and the sub-dimension’s name is also unwieldy.”
Fruit Knight calmly said, “Why not call it Light and Dark City.”
Phantom replied, “Light and Dark doesn’t sound good, better call it Light Shadow City.”
Everyone immediately started a heated discussion, although no vote was conducted, their practical actions already showed their stance, seemingly almost all had approved this suggestion.
“Light Shadow City, that’s quite distinctive. Well, since it’s decided, let’s ask the guild members to find some who are good at design and creating virtual images, first make a virtual model to see the effect,” Li Yao said.
Li Jie nodded: “I’m too busy on my end, but I know a few designer friends who play Ancient God, I can introduce them, since promoting should be easier. How about letting Feng Yi take charge, after all, Feng Yi made the suggestion and should have some insights.”
“And me, and me,” Tongtong raised her hand.
Li Yao nodded: “Alright, Tongtong, you assist Feng Yi.”
“I’ve noticed you’re asking the designers to help you design a castle,” Guardian Angel remarked.
“So smart, aren’t you?” Tongtong snorted.
“Alright then, let’s clarify our roles,” Li Yao said: “I’ll bring the shoe cabinet and Iron Dwarves over, and we’ll retake the stronghold towns around the main city. I’ve heard quite a few people ignorantly occupied those places. I’m the Grand Lord now, the area around the main city is ours, and we can’t let those people take it.”
Everyone nodded. Relying on the main city alone isn’t enough; the biggest perk is the rich resources around the main city.
The forces in this map, though complex, need to control more than a third of the map, otherwise, it would be a waste of the Grand Lord’s title…