Chapter 139 Chapter 138-Updates on the New Version of the Game（1st update, Cheer me with Power Stones!）
After a moment of tenderness with Emma, during her rest period, John opened up the official forum of the Godslayer game.
Since they were forced to log off, they had been intertwined and had no time to pay attention to the new updates of the Godslayer game.
Given how much time had passed, the official updates should have already been released, right?
With this thought, John looked intently.
As expected, at the very top of the forum page, there was a new message pinned.
It was the announcement of the new version updates from the official game:
"Thank you all for your recognition and love for the Godslayer game.
As players are accelerating their exploration of the game, we are about to welcome a new version.
During these months of beta testing, we believe everyone has a basic understanding of the various features of the Godslayer game.
Some unopened features will meet you after this version update.
On behalf of all game developers, our company extends its highest thanks to everyone.
Here are the new features of this version update:
1.Opening of Pet System: As we all know, in previous versions, except for special classes like summoners, other class pet backpacks were not yet open.
Many players have gained the pet acquisition qualifications but have no way to summon their pets.
After this version update, all class players will have a basic pet backpack, and the summoner class pet backpack limit will be expanded to 3-5...
The pet level will be divided according to star rating, the highest is ten stars, and the lowest is one star, corresponding to the level of monsters in the Godslayer continent.
Pets will share experience with players.
We hope that players will practice diligently and love their pets.
They will become an indispensable companion in your battle..."
John frowned slightly.
Although the opening of the Pet System was within his expectations, sharing experience with the pet seemed a bit excessive.
This meant that for players in the game, leveling up would become more challenging.
After all, each time they level up by killing monsters, a portion of the experience will be taken by their pets.
But on second thought, it seemed reasonable.
Pets in Godslayer are different from other games.
They are not redundant but can genuinely enhance a player's strength.
If you're lucky enough to get a high-level pet, it might even be stronger than the player of the same level.
It seems it's time to speed up the hatching process of the Medusa's Egg in his backpack.
With that in mind, John continued to read:
"2. Guild Wars begin: After the version update, wars between guilds will be launched.
This move is also to stimulate players' enthusiasm to strengthen their strength.
Guild Wars need to be triggered by specific tasks.
Players can accept Guild War tasks, obtain War Scrolls, and write the name of the guild they want to challenge on the scroll to trigger a large-scale war between the two guilds.
After the Guild War, the victorious party will gain the right to use the defeated guild's camp.
A guild that wins the war three times in a row can be promoted to the next level.
The losing side, on the other hand, will need to find a new place to build a camp, and their guild level will be downgraded.
Note: Guild Wars can only be carried out between guilds of the same faction and cannot start a war across factions."
John raised his eyebrows.
The initiation of Guild Wars so soon was unexpected for him.
After all, in a typical game, Guild Wars should only be activated in the later stages of the game progression.
At the beginning of the game, everyone is just working on their development.
Levels and gear are the top priorities for the players.
It's only in the later stages, when the competition for high-level gear and items becomes intense, that Guild Wars becomes a primary way to establish power gaps.
The game Godslayer had only been released a few months ago, and there were only two or three version updates so far.
The rush to initiate Guild Wars could only mean one thing: the crisis on the Godslayer continent is getting closer.
The system probably needs to use Guild Wars to filter out players and get them accustomed to the pace of large-scale warfare.
With this thought, a wave of irritation surged in John's heart.
He had a growing sense of foreboding.
This crisis that would affect the entire Godslayer continent might not only be limited to the game world.
It's highly likely that it could even affect the real world...
Continuing to read downwards:
"3. New Map Opening: As the players' exploration speed accelerates and their levels get higher and higher, the system has decided to open more new maps for everyone to explore.
The new maps opening this time are: Dark Spirit Realm, Periphery of the Sunset Mountains, Death Valley, Prisoner's Domain, Frostfall Canyon..."
Among the list of names, John noticed the name "Sunset Mountains" at first glance.
He shook his head helplessly.
It seemed that this sudden version update might really have something to do with him.
If he hadn't talked to the fire dragon, Fias, about the Abyss invasion in the Sunset Mountains, Fias wouldn't have united with other demigods to besiege the monsters invading the Sunset Mountains.
Perhaps it was the revelation of the Abyss's plot to corrode the Sunset Mountains that forced the game to accelerate its progression.
However, this acceleration of the update speed was good news for John.
The opening of more maps meant that John could explore more areas, and his real-world abilities would recover faster.
John couldn't wait to get into the game and explore these newly opened high-level areas.
Unfortunately, the game update would take a few more days.
All he could do was wait patiently.
After reading the third item, he looked further down.
It was all optional content, such as adding some new combat and life classes, as well as opening up some large-scale team battle tasks, and so on.
At the bottom of this announcement, there were already hundreds of thousands of comments.
John was ready to be entertained by the players' gripes.
"What the hell, they've opened all these high-level areas and I haven't even made my first class transfer?"
"I'm actually pissed off. I was in the middle of a class change quest, and then they suddenly kicked me out."
"You're not the worst off. I just asked out a local NPC girl, didn't even get my pants off before I was forced to log off... damn it..."
"Ha, that's brutal, dude above."
"What am I supposed to do now? I'm all hot and bothered and need a place to let off some steam."
"Quickies for 800, overnights for 1200, any interested brothers contact me..."
"Hey babe, you're a bit far from me."
"I can fly anywhere in the country..."
"Can you do international?"
"Can you guys shut up, a bunch of pervs with hormones on the brain."
"Ugh, full bellies don't know what hunger is. Just because you're a eunuch, do you expect others to also castrate themselves?"
"Honestly, what impact does this sudden version update have on us?"
"For regular players, not much. But it should be a big hit to the gaming studios. Guild Wars starting so early will be a big problem for small guilds to survive. They'll probably end up merging."
"Indeed, starting Guild Wars so early, those small guilds won't have a chance to grow."
"The top-tier guilds definitely don't think that way. They must be thrilled. This is like giving them a new direction for growth."
"All I can say is, survival of the fittest applies everywhere."
"Guys, the Pet System is open, anyone want to group up and catch some pets?"
"Better to wait and see. The Pet System just opened, no one knows what kind of pet suits them best. We'll wait for the pros to come out with guides."
...
John, sipping on a cup of tea, was engrossed in the discussions.
He had to admit, the players' debates were far more interesting than the game announcement itself.
It was a riot of viewpoints, a pandemonium of opinions.
Suddenly, he felt something soft press against his back.
Emma leaned over his shoulder, resting her head on his back. "Johnny, what are you looking at?"
John smiled slightly and replied, "I'm looking at the game version update announcement. This update brings major changes, lots of things to adapt to."
Emma took a sip from John's cup and said dismissively, "Then I won't look. You're here anyway, so you can figure all that stuff out."
John gently ran his fingers through Emma's hair, chuckling, "Are you hungry?"
Emma pondered for a moment, "I guess I am a bit hungry. But I've been dieting recently, so maybe I shouldn't eat dinner?"
John glanced at her, replying exasperatedly, "Dieting for what? You're not fat. If you diet any more, you'll lose your chest..."
Emma instantly grew sulky, playfully hitting John's back, "Hey, are you getting sick of me? I knew it, men always like women with big chests. Is it that Jeanne, the assassin from Adam's team, who fits your taste?"
John immediately felt a headache coming on.
Why was she bringing up Jeanne out of the blue?
Seeing Emma's sullen face, John realized that she was still holding a grudge about Jeanne's attempt to hit on him in the game.
He hurriedly consoled her, "What nonsense are you talking about? I like your chest size, not too big, not too small, just right. Hers is too big, I can't even grab it with both hands."
Only then did Emma nod in satisfaction.
John heaved a sigh of relief. Women really are sensitive.
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