Silicon Invasion

Although a son shouldn't make decisions for his father, this is just passing along a message. Besides, Luo Rui is different now; he has absolute confidence. Even if Fatty asked him to streak, he might agree.

Although 'Ace Pilot' is described as a relatively low-risk game, that's compared to real mecha combat. In reality, its risk level is quite high, and precautions must be taken in advance.

Inside the changing room, the two not only added protective pads to their joints but also put on anti-G suits.

When the robotic arm simulates feedback in the game, it moves rapidly, and players experience immense G-force. Without protection, the brain could directly crash.

The anti-G suit helps resist this pressure, helping players maintain clear vision and a clear mind.

Not only in the 'Ace Pilot' game, but also when real pilots go into battle, they need to wear anti-G suits and protective gear, and the technology is even more advanced.

After getting dressed, both of them looked quite bloated. Then, they followed the staff's lead to their respective machines.

This journey is actually quite dangerous. The robotic arms swing from side to side, and if you don't walk along the path, getting hit by one of these things would definitely be unforgettable for life.

The two weren't there to stage an accident or to suffer, so they were both well-behaved and cautious.

Luckily, one of them got number 8, and the other got number 9, two connected machines.

The cockpit was already open and lowered to the ground, so they didn't have to climb six or seven meters like in a real mecha.

Luo Rui had played a few times already, so he was familiar with the process. Without the staff's assistance, he sat down inside by himself.

First, he connected the tubes on the anti-G suit to the corresponding interfaces, then fastened the seat belt, and put on the helmet. With everything ready, the machine started up after detecting that the hatch was closed.

Luo Rui felt the air being injected, expanding, and compressing the anti-G suit on his thighs, and the world before his eyes changed.

The helmet visor integrated the most advanced VR unit, coupled with the in-cabin mind projection, making players feel like they were there.

He still remembered the first time he played this, Luo Rui was amazed and excited.

But after experiencing the real mecha cockpit a few days ago, Luo Rui now felt that it was just so-so. Although it was very realistic, fake was fake, with a trace of illusion.

"Mecha startup complete, self-check normal. Greetings, esteemed pilot, I am Auxiliary Intelligence Number 8, and I will fight alongside you!" A synthesized androgynous voice sounded in Luo Rui's ears.

Mecha require too many things to control, and even real ace pilots find it difficult to complete everything on their own.

Therefore, auxiliary intelligence came into being.

It is said that each pilot has their own exclusive auxiliary intelligence, which will record the pilot's operating habits and grow with the pilot. It is the pilot's most tacit and trusted battle partner.

The 'Ace Pilot' game also added this element. Of course, the auxiliary intelligence here is only temporary.

"Please select the mecha model."

"Warrior 7!"

Ace Mecha provides most of the world's models for selection, but in addition to the first three generations of models, the later models have more functions, making them difficult to control. More importantly, they actually require additional recharge to use.

Fancy and useless.

This was Luo Rui's assessment.

Then, he decisively chose the domestic third-generation machine that he had just experienced.

"Switch to intermediate mode."

"Switch complete."

The early prototype of 'Ace Pilot' was a military training software jointly developed by various countries. Later, for some unknown reason, it was packaged as a game and released to the public.

Its cockpit is a 100% simulation of the real mecha layout, and the external scenery is simulated and fed back through VR and projection. The controls are divided into three modes: beginner, intermediate, and advanced.

Imagine a keyboard with 156 keys for a set of instructions. Just imagine having to memorize and practice the functions of 156 keys just to play a game. It's too hardcore, and that's just the basics.

Therefore, in order to allow more people to have a gaming experience, the beginner mode was born, which is the real entertainment mode.

This mode doesn't require an instruction set keyboard to control the mecha, only two joysticks and an energy pedal. Although it's still more hardcore than most games, it has already reduced the difficulty of operation as much as possible.

The joystick integrates most functions, similar to driving an excavator. A large number of operations are optimized and fed back by algorithms. There is no problem with getting the mecha moving in this mode, but wanting to do any fancy moves is just wishful thinking. It is only suitable for noobs pecking at each other.

In the intermediate mode, although many operations are still completed by game algorithms, the addition of some instruction set operations allows players to have more autonomy.

For example, in the beginner mode, controlling the mecha to throw a straight punch requires that the punch must be completed, while the intermediate mode can already retract the punch halfway.

The resulting changes are huge. Players skilled in intermediate mode can easily crush newbies by exploiting the rigid stiffness of the beginner mode.

This mode is between amateur and professional and is the mode with the most participants. Most commercial performances and internet cafe competitions use this mode.

As for the final advanced mode, it completely simulates the operating environment of a real mecha, and even the military uses this mode for training.

Compared to the intermediate mode, the mecha can not only retract the punch during the punch, but even customize the angle and strength of the punch, enabling more movements and greater flexibility.

Players proficient in this mode can operate mecha in reality with a little study and training.

Historically, many gaming masters have been recruited by real-world companies or the military. It can be said that, in addition to taking the mecha pilot major step by step, this is also a way to become a real mecha pilot.

The top online leagues, and even the preliminary stages of some actual combat leagues, use this mode.

Although Luo Rui's hand speed is good now, he has not undergone professional training after all, and he has little actual combat experience. Although he can try to learn to use the advanced mode, this time is a bet, so he can't be careless.

"Mecha Number 9 is requesting communication."

"Connect."

"Haha, Luo Rui, are you ready?" As soon as the communication was connected, Fatty's somewhat excited laughter came, it seemed he really felt he had a sure win.

Very good.

The more he is like this, the better his incredible, frustrated expression will look later.

Luo Rui was also a little impatient.

"Okay, let's start. Number 8, send a battle request to Number 9."

"Sent."

"Battle request accepted, the battle will begin in thirty seconds!"

"Prepare to attack!"

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As the time counted down little by little, Luo Rui gradually became excited. In his field of vision, the metal door in front of him slowly rose, and the sunlight shone in through the cracks, and the light and shadow shook on the metal pipe wall, simulating everything in reality.

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Thank you to book friend Hui Dawang for the 100 starting coins reward.