[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-was-supposed-to-develop-a-match-3-game-so-why-":3,"chapter-i-was-supposed-to-develop-a-match-3-game-so-why--i-was-supposed-to-develop-a-match-3-game-so-why--chapter-122":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","I Was Supposed to Make a Match-3 Game, So What's This Earth War?!",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2215789,3915,"Chapter 122: The Japanese aircraft carrier","i-was-supposed-to-develop-a-match-3-game-so-why--chapter-122",122,"\u003Cp>The [Battle of the Coral Sea] and [Battle of Midway] themselves are not battles that last for a particularly long time, both are about three days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to the time flow in the game, players can basically finish it in one day, so Zhao Ming made it a limited-time dungeon here, which can be started repeatedly, mainly for the freshness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the background data here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ming looked at quite a few people experiencing the [Random Dungeon\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was mainly to randomly select local battles within the entire \"Earth\" scope to create battlefields for players to experience, which did not affect the characters and plot in the [Immersive Story] mode, as it was independent. This book was first published on Tian Tian Kan Xiao Shuo, accompanying you in your reading, 𝓉𝓉𝓀𝓈.𝓉𝓌, providing a smooth reading experience with error-free and non-disordered chapters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ming took a look at the comments, and there were quite a few positive ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were mainly from players experiencing the [Immersive Story] mode, like Duan Yu and Huang Hao; players like Duan Yu, who was struggling to survive in Leningrad, hadn't even participated in the previous [Battle of Moscow].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But constantly starving in Leningrad would drive anyone crazy, even if it was for the sake of popularity and money...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, this recent [Random Instance] allowed Duan Yu to get out of that oppressive environment in Leningrad and engage in some venting combat; the top-rated comments were from streamers like Duan Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reviewing the data for each mode, overall, the [Immersive Story] mode still had the most players. The game's highest daily active user count had now reached over 50 million, with the [Immersive Story] mode accounting for one-third of them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overall, it was quite stable; after all, not everyone liked playing war games.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Blue Star had over 14 billion people, so 50 million active users was already a peak. The market in the Great Xia Federation was basically saturated, and subsequent growth would come slowly from other federations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ming was pondering about releasing more CGs of the Huaxia history series at the press conference to attract new players, and he also had to create a platform exclusive to Polar Star, integrating games, forums, shopping, and more...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner said than done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ming began to pull up the photonic supercomputer to supplement and perfect the platform according to his ideas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Ming was also piloting his plane, following the flight formation, and arrived at the bombing location.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sea surface below was shimmering with blinding sunlight, making it impossible to see the situation below, but a fleet could be vaguely seen. An order came over the radio:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Japanese fleet spotted, bearing 183 degrees, prioritize attacking the aircraft carriers!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flight formation that received the order began to slightly adjust its direction and flew toward that area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, as they got closer and closer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Ming turned on the zoom function of his livestream. Although the game didn't have a zoom function, the livestream did. As the perspective zoomed in, Fang Ming couldn't help but be dumbfounded:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't they say to bomb the aircraft carriers?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where are the carriers? Aren't these just a few small cruisers?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of intelligence is this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The livestream was also full of question marks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One couldn't blame Fang Ming for being stunned; some bored viewers in the livestream had counted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To bomb the aircraft carriers this time, including the plane Fang Ming was piloting, the American Freedom Federation had dispatched a total of 93 fighter planes, and they ended up bombing this thing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, an order came over everyone's radio:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Intelligence error, Japanese carriers are 56 nautical miles away, turning to a heading of 117 degrees.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Good grief, it really was wrong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Ming followed the flight formation as it turned around and soon discovered the Japanese carrier \"Shoho.\" Above the entire Japanese fleet, only three planes were patrolling, facing the appearance of the American Freedom Federation's aircraft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Shoho\" carrier below and its escort fleet turned urgently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The American Freedom Federation planes dove down, dropping bomb after bomb. The deck of the Japanese \"Shoho\" carrier, which was urgently changing direction, was hit by two 1,000-pound bombs, and flames instantly swept across the entire deck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This cut off the possibility of planes taking off from the carrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Ming dropped a wave of bombs first, but they didn't hit. He then adjusted his direction in the air, dove down, and dropped torpedoes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom, boom, boom, boom—along with the torpedoes dropped by other planes, one could see four of them exploding under that carrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One could vaguely see water continuously pouring into the breached holes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A smile appeared on the corner of Fang Ming's mouth; he finally let out a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then controlled the plane to pull up, preparing for another pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rat-tat-tat-tat!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A burst of machine gun fire struck. The plane Fang Ming was controlling shook, then began to veer to the right, and the right wing started to catch fire. Fang Ming cursed under his breath:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't be this unlucky, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were only three fighter planes in the air on the other side, and they managed to take him down with dozens of planes here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But apparently, he was just that unlucky...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the plane become uncontrollable and drop lower and lower, Fang Ming scratched his head, pushed the control stick to the limit, made a wide turn in the sky, and then dove toward the carrier below with black smoke pouring from the right wing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the deck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Japanese soldiers, who had been cheering and jumping for joy after seeing Fang Ming's plane hit, were stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When they saw the plane, trailing thick black smoke, make a wide turn in the sky and dive down at them, all the Japanese soldiers were dumbfounded. Seeing it getting closer and closer, they let out terrified screams and jumped into the sea one after another.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the roar of the plane above their heads was already imminent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The plane piloted by Fang Ming hit the center of the Japanese \"Shoho\" carrier dead on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive flames of the explosion ignited the surrounding Japanese soldiers, who jumped into the sea while wailing. Although Fang Ming couldn't see it, he had pulled up the recording in the livestream and was watching the moment before the crash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the terrified expressions of those Japanese soldiers before they jumped off the carrier, Fang Ming smacked his lips:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So these guys know how to be afraid too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I thought they were all shouting 'Banzai' or something.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then returned to the main game interface, checked the time, and said to the viewers in the livestream:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"One more round, then sleep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No staying up late today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have to attend the Polar Star press conference tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the question marks in the livestream, Fang Ming chuckled and took out an invitation letter:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Didn't expect that, did you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm also someone with an invitation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, ignoring the envy, jealousy, and hatred in the livestream, he started another round.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The screen flashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What came into view was still the American Freedom Federation's carrier, but his identity had changed to a pilot waiting to take off. He was now in the command room with others, watching the radar and the constant reports coming in from the front.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The command room received a distress signal. After understanding the information, Rear Admiral Fletcher, who was in charge, frowned deeply:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What the hell?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are these Japanese trying to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The officer next to him asked what was wrong, and Rear Admiral Fletcher said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Those Japanese sent over 70 planes and bombed our oil tanker.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As his voice fell, the air became unusually silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Ming's mouth twitched. He inexplicably thought of how the American Freedom Federation had just mistaken a few cruisers for aircraft carriers, and how their 90-plus fighter planes had almost missed their target.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Japanese side sent over 70 planes—could it be they mistook an oil tanker for an aircraft carrier?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why did this war feel like a bunch of amateurs playing around?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Ming didn't say anything and kept watching. Soon, the people from the American Freedom Federation seemed to realize that the Japanese had bombed the wrong target, and Rear Admiral Fletcher's expression turned to one of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was fortunate that the Japanese had bombed the wrong target; otherwise, with the current number of fighter planes on the carriers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Japanese had attacked, both carriers would likely have been destroyed, and he would have become a sinner of the American Freedom Federation. Upon learning that the Japanese carrier had sunk, Rear Admiral Fletcher hurriedly recalled all the fighter planes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn't until the afternoon when the fighter planes returned one after another that he finally breathed a sigh of relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Ming also kept commentating on the battle until he ended the stream, then rushed to the airport to fly to Donghai City to attend the Polar Star press conference as a guest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>10:00 AM.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Duan Yu's livestream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Yu found a safe spot, exited the [Immersive Story] mode, and chose [Random Battlefield]. What came into view was a jungle; he was holding a dilapidated rifle, and there was gunfire in his ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Yu realized he was in Southeast Asia, following his team to counterattack. But just after killing two Japanese soldiers, he was shot in the head the third time he stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The screen went black, and he exited the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Yu stretched and complained:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's ridiculous.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That marksmanship is a bit too accurate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Comments drifted across the livestream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Streamer, you'd better stop playing the battlefield and just stick to PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Everyone else shoots and moves, you fire three shots from the same spot, how could you not get camped?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[It's clear... the streamer really doesn't know how to play FPS games.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Yu was helpless. He returned to the [Immersive Story] mode and opened the official Polar Star Games livestream:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, *ahem*, let's not discuss the streamer's skills for now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Polar Star press conference is about to start.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's see what they've got. I heard the boss, Zhao Ming, will be hosting it himself. I wonder if he'll get pelted with stones.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trolls in the livestream immediately chimed in: [Stones? Forget it, this guy searches everyone before they enter the press conference!]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Holy crap? They can do that???]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Indeed, some streamers who got invitations livestreamed their entry. Hahahaha, there are quite a few players who brought razor blades.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[66666, that's insane.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Although the razor blades are gone, there's plenty of fruit and drinks in the venue, and players have already started forming groups.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[...How much hate is there?]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Yu looked at the comments in the livestream and couldn't help but laugh. He then checked the game, and after seeing there were no unexpected situations, he breathed a sigh of relief and continued watching the Polar Star press conference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Yu was now worried about the game even when he was sleeping, because after logging out of the [Immersive Story], the game characters would be assigned a reasonable excuse by the system to work or sleep.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But given the current situation in Leningrad, as soon as you closed your eyes and opened them again, you might find yourself back at the main game lobby interface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for why this would happen...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe after you logged off, during the time your character was sleeping, they would be carried off into a big pot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So Duan Yu's game character always slept while holding a gun. If he could afford it, he would definitely get a few dogs to guard him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Duan Yu's gaze returned to the livestreamed press conference. He originally had an invitation, but he couldn't leave the [Immersive Story] unattended, so he had to sell his ticket to someone else and watch from his livestream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As time passed, the Polar Star press conference began.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the press conference venue in the livestream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Ming, dressed in a formal suit, walked to the center of the stage. The players below were in an uproar, seemingly excited, as if they were seeing an idol. Zhao Ming waved his hand and said with a smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know everyone is in a hurry, but please don't be in a hurry yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There will be a photo session after the press conference ends.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",2092,"2026-06-17T10:00:24.305Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","7c9d548c8ee034a52f39ed636974fcd0d65ec947e1674f0467f7f07b27d61507","i-was-supposed-to-develop-a-match-3-game-so-why--chapter-123","i-was-supposed-to-develop-a-match-3-game-so-why--chapter-121",301,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-was-supposed-to-make-a-match-3-game-why-is-thi-cover.jpg"]