novelODS Chapter 317 I, Yifeng, will utterly destroy those cheaters!
Chapter 317 I, Yifeng, will utterly destroy those cheaters!
The update announcement, though only a little over a thousand words long, caused a sensation far exceeding any previous version iteration.
There were no new maps, new operators, new weapon skins, or even any updates to gameplay, yet it brought tears to the eyes of countless people in front of their screens.
What players gleaned from the words wasn't perfunctory or evasive, but rather an almost clumsy sincerity.
We were wrong, we are correcting, we are observing.
The concept of trust between players and game developers is as thin as a sheet of paper these days, easily punctured.
There are very few game companies that can gain the recognition and trust of players; Blizzard in the past, Rockstar now...
Very few.
Trust cannot be built overnight; take your time.
March 16th, 3 PM.
Yi Feng was woken up by Bei Luo. He was slumped over his desk, his face pressed against a half-eaten plate of stir-fried rice noodles. The noodles were completely cold, and the oil had solidified on the disposable chopsticks.
Bei Luo nudged him twice, but couldn't budge him. The man was sleeping so soundly that his breathing was as heavy as a stone.
"Boss," Bei Luo called out again, his voice brimming with barely suppressed excitement, "Boss, wake up!"
Yi Feng slowly raised his head, a red mark pressed against his forehead, his eyes still unfocused.
The next second, Bei Luo shoved the phone hard in front of his face.
On the screen was an official reply from ASUS. The first line, in bold black font, struck his confused mind like a thunderbolt:
"We are pleased to receive your proposal to jointly build a hardware-level anti-cheating system. ASUS is willing to engage in in-depth technical cooperation with the Delta project team."
Yi Feng's pupils suddenly contracted.
In that instant, it felt as if his brain had been struck by a high-voltage current, burning away all his drowsiness, fatigue, and the lack of oxygen in his blood accumulated from working overtime for days on end.
He snatched the phone, stared intently at the words on the screen, and then abruptly stood up from his chair.
"Splash—"
His knee knocked over the lunchbox. The cooled stir-fried rice noodles, along with the congealed oil, spilled onto his trouser leg.
Yi Feng didn't even have time to look down at it.
ASUS is back? Really back?
His voice was hoarse, but he spoke very quickly, each word trembling:
Is it an official letter or a private email? Who is the technical contact person? Is a preliminary plan attached?
Bei Luo was a little stunned by his barrage of questions, but quickly regained his composure:
"The official reply was sent to our external cooperation email address. Tony, the ASUS executive with the bushy beard who's always in the news, was also copied. He said—"
"What did you say?" Yi Feng took a step forward, his eyes flashing with an alarming light.
"He said ASUS was willing to cooperate with us to launch a 'Delta Certified Motherboard'." Bei Luo read it out word by word, "It comes with a BIOS-level PCIe whitelist and a DMA protection mechanism during the pre-boot stage. They are willing to open the underlying firmware interface and send a dedicated technical team to do joint debugging with us."
Yi Feng's breath hitched for two seconds.
He looked at his phone screen, and a very faint, yet incredibly genuine, smile slowly spread across his lips.
"well……"
Anti-cheating.
His biggest concern was combating cheating.
He knew better than anyone else that the righteous path was always one step ahead of the wicked.
If we really want to completely eliminate hardware-level add-ons like DMA, relying solely on TX's internal ACE software system is essentially using software to defend against hardware. Facing DMA add-ons that can bypass the entire operating system and directly read memory data through the PCIe channel is like using a security door to prevent a wall-penetrating technique—they're not even in the same league.
Repairing and patching things up, outsmarting and outmaneuvering, they're always on the defensive and getting beaten.
What Yifeng wants is not to "reduce cheating" or "improve banning efficiency".
What he wants is a completely clean, cheat-free competitive environment.
To achieve this, efforts at the software level have reached their limit.
We must move upmarket and unite CPU, graphics card, and motherboard manufacturers to build a "three-in-one" hardware-level security firewall, preventing external plugins from physically entering, reading data, or sending signals.
This is the fundamental solution.
He had thought about these things a thousand times before leaving the company. Every technical detail, every possible partner, had been considered in his mind countless times.
Now that he's back, with real authority and resources at his disposal, he immediately sent people to communicate with these hardware manufacturers.
Everyone thought he was crazy—why should a game development team expect these top global hardware giants to lower themselves and cooperate with him?
However, Yifeng firmly believes that the voices and demands of the players are the biggest driving force!
Nvidia didn't respond. AMD didn't respond. Intel sent a polite, template email.
Only ASUS—
Only ASUS is willing to sit down and talk seriously.
All beginnings are hard.
This "willingness" is incredibly good news.
Yifeng put on his glasses.
"Uncle Tony..." Yi Feng muttered to himself, then suddenly laughed, "He's a real player; he knows what cheating means for a competitive game."
He suddenly turned to Beiluo:
"Reply to them immediately: all conditions are negotiable! Offer them the biggest concessions imaginable! We won't take a single penny of the Delta Certified motherboard revenue share; we'll even subsidize their promotional resources! Give them all the top spots on their website homepage, login pop-ups, and in-game advertising!"
Bei Luo was startled: "Huh? Free?"
"Give it to you for free!" Yi Feng said decisively.
"ASUS has foresight. They didn't just see how much profit they could make from a single motherboard; they saw the nearly 200 million registered players in Delta, the world's largest tactical shooter ecosystem!"
He spoke faster and faster, becoming increasingly agitated, pacing back and forth in his office:
"With ASUS setting this precedent, we're not afraid of AMD and Nvidia ignoring us!"
The hardware industry is all about choosing sides. ASUS dared to be the first to take the plunge, and with sales, popularity, and positive word-of-mouth as a foundation, MSI and Gigabyte followed suit. AMD and Nvidia, in order not to be left behind by their competitors, also had to sit down and negotiate!
Looking at Yi Feng's appearance, Bei Luo suddenly realized—
This person is not discussing a business deal.
He is setting up a scheme, a grand scheme that could potentially change the entire domestic competitive gaming ecosystem.
……
January 1.25th, 3 PM.
Jiang Feng went to bed early yesterday and finally returned to his normal routine. He even ran two laps around the school playground this morning.
On the other hand, the three roommates were completely exhausted from watching 24-hour continuous broadcasts the previous day, and slept until noon, still lying in bed without waking up.
Although Jiang Feng isn't broadcasting today, he still has a lot to deal with.
He checked the update announcement first, and sure enough, Yifeng was right!
The simplest one!
Task 5: The progress of the new world has jumped to 150/100%!
System approval!
Yi Feng finally did something decent this time, so let's forgive him for what he did to me before.
Of course, there will definitely be opportunities for revenge in the future.
The second thing was not so easy.
The official announcement for a new round of bans on cheating software in the "Colorful Genius Youth" game has been released, resulting in the permanent banning of a large number of accounts.
And in his Zhengfeng e-sports club, there was an ordinary escort whose name was on the list.
This is the first time since the club was founded that a cheating incident has occurred.
The decision was made by Fang Ningxue, who had consulted with Jiang Feng beforehand, and the two were completely in agreement: severe punishment, with no leniency.
Before any of the escorts join the team, they undergo rigorous training, including strict checks and verifications, to ensure they don't use any cheats!
Repeatedly emphasized, and clearly stated in the contract—cheating is the bottom line in the e-sports industry; once crossed, there is no room for leniency.
Therefore, this matter must be dealt with seriously to serve as a warning to others.
In the morning, Fang Ningxue went live and connected with the player in front of everyone, announcing the club's decision: to terminate the labor contract and file a lawsuit in accordance with the contract terms to pursue liability for breach of contract.
Even though some viewers felt the penalty clause was too harsh, everyone knew that this was the most untouchable red line in competitive games.
After finishing everything, Jiang Feng thought he could finally take a break, but little did he know that the most "deadly" thing was just beginning.
As soon as he arrived at the entrance of the club's office provided by the school, he heard Anke's chattering voice coming from inside.
The moment Jiang Feng pushed open the door, he froze on the spot.
Anke was arranging Hanfu. Pieces of moon-white, water-green, and smoky pink Hanfu covered half a table, and the silver thread embroidery on the skirts shimmered in the sunlight.
Before he could react, he saw Fang Ningxue push a small cart piled with cardboard boxes into the room.
A wide variety of "OL uniforms", "maid outfits", and "JK plaid skirts" are available.
Fang Ningxue leaned against the cart, smiling as she looked at the dumbfounded Jiang Feng, and waved the measuring tape in her hand:
"Don't just stand there, Jiang Feng. Come over and try it on to see if it fits."
"My hair?" Jiang Feng asked, puzzled.