Dark Sand: My Players Are All Actors-Chapter 567 - 284 New Subordinate Identity: Commoner

After waking up from reality, players also started discussing the game experience in the "Eight Thousand Li Road of Clouds and Moon" instance.

"A Qi Dynasty instance combined into one, feels pretty good, huh!"

"More than just good, it’s way more exhilarating than the previous ’Words Unsaid’ instance!"

"I was initially wondering if this new instance was going to be about the two emperors, Emperor Taizu and Emperor Taizong of Qi Dynasty. These two emperors are quite different from the founders of other dynasties and not very interesting to experience. Turned out, it’s focused on the Jingping Reform."

"The power of the demons is getting stronger, so the content of the instance has become richer, right?"

"This instance indeed fulfilled many dreams—scholars, generals, princes, you get to kill emperors, usurpers, and eventually take back Yan and Yun. Although the routes are similar, you discover major differences in the details when playing."

"Being able to help General Han Fuyue take another path is really thrilling."

"But I feel that the initial strategy phase for the instance was a bit too long, while the final trial and the Return Order Expedition were somewhat too simple."

"After all, the major demon Xingtian this time was brainless, mostly relying on brute strength. The main challenge was during the initial phase of conquering the instance. Once you figure out a method, defeating such brainless demons becomes much easier."

"This should also be considered part of the game settings, right?"

"Just wondering whether there will be particularly intelligent strategy-based demons later on."

"Let’s not make them too clever. I feel the current puzzle difficulty is just right. If it gets harder, history strategies will need an epic boost."

For the players, this instance was a breath of fresh air for the entire Qi Dynasty.

Actually, the previous "Words Unsaid" instance left players feeling a bit stifled.

Whether it was Yu Jiaxuan or Wang Wenchuan, they hadn’t achieved their ideals and ambitions. Especially Wenchuan, whose reform ideas were good, but could only be fully realized with collective player involvement.

Under those conditions, it ultimately remained an impossible task.

But for General Han Fuyue, the goal he wanted to achieve was initially within easy reach, yet it was ruined by the obstruction of the foolish emperor and treacherous officials, which was even more frustrating.

That the players were able to help General Han Fuyue change his fate was indeed a heartening thing.

Especially since they had successfully vanquished Xingtian, who defended the Qi Dynasty, they must have gained a lot of leveling experience.

What kind of skill levels would be unlocked this time?

Players were eager to see the new update announcement for "Dark Sand" and the brand-new movie adaptations brought by the "Eight Thousand Li Road of Clouds and Moon" instance.

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"Dark Sand" Version Update Announcement:

"As players united to assist General Han Fuyue in rectifying the state affairs for Jingping Reform, avenged the failing through overcoming Yan and Yun, and built a glorious era, the ’Eight Thousand Li Road of Clouds and Moon’ historical slice has been successfully conquered.

The extent of the Return Order Fortress will be further expanded with more city-building plans and an updated list of player weaponry purchases available, the capabilities of Return Order will also be enhanced accordingly.

"Dark Sand" will enter a seven-day preparation state for the new version:

"1. The clearing clip from ’Eight Thousand Li Road of Clouds and Moon’ will be released on major online video platforms in the form of interactive videos, with proceeds still feeding back to players.

"This drama series will allow players to explore different possibilities of that era and will include the most fitting player gameplay footage as supplementary material. Stay tuned!

"2. In the territory-building gameplay, the boundaries of the Return Order Fortress and player domains will be further expanded, with more terrain changes following the connection to a new historical slice.

More new craftsmen and shops will appear in the Return Order Fortress and domains, unlocking more resource points. Influenced by the prosperous commercial economy of the Qi Dynasty, the commerce in the city will thrive even more.

Players can purchase various new military weapons like great axes, Mazha Blades, hook and scythe spears, heavy shields, heavy cavalry armors in the Return Order Fortress using construction points.

"3. Upgrade of the Hero Summoning feature.

Current summonable heroes: General Deng Yuanjing, Emperor Taizu of Sheng, Chancellor Wang Wenchuan (non-war state), Yu Jiaxuan, General Han Fuyue.

"4. Distribution of beta test qualifications.

This phase will issue an additional fifty thousand beta test qualifications, bringing the total number of beta testers to two hundred thousand.

The new beta test spots will be allocated according to the established mechanism.

Please note: The number of players the Return Order Expedition gameplay can support varies with different historical slices. In some special cases, entry into the Return Order Expedition might require a selection, please strive to excel in your own advantageous projects.

"5. Unlocking of subordinate identity: ’Commoner.’

In addition to the four basic identities of soldier, assassin, scholar, and ranger, the ’Commoner’ subordinate identity is unlocked alongside ’Cavalry’ and ’Divine Machine,’ starting the exclusive Commoner trial instance: The Rise and Fall of the Realm.

Upon clearing the Commoner exclusive trial instance, the Commoner subordinate identity will be obtained along with special talent skills.

Note: Only one of the ’Cavalry,’ ’Divine Machine,’ and ’Commoner’ identities can be chosen as a subordinate identity.

"After seven days, the game will launch the brand new version ’Many Nations Pay Homage,’ with detailed updates as follows.