There is a big problem with this sequence game

Chapter 9 Abandoned Mine Cave
Bai Lan thought for a moment and asked the captain: "What level are you?"

The captain was slightly stunned and said truthfully: "Level 1, there is only one experience point left to reach level 1."

Then, the captain briefly explained the situation.

He had tried to form a team with other players before, forming a small group of four or five people, which greatly improved safety.

But it was quickly discovered that the efficiency was too slow.

So they concluded that the best situation is for two players to team up, and no more than three people at most.

Otherwise, there will be too little experience in distributing profits to individuals.

There are even some players who cannot gain experience because they have no assists.

It's hardly a secret.

At least to the players in Iron Ore Village, this is public information.

The more players there are, the easier it is to get this kind of superior information, so there is no need to hide it.

Bai Lan feels that the captain's situation may be the norm for other players.

Some people may have a higher level, but it shouldn't be much higher.

It is now the third day of the internal beta of the sequence game.

Players are generally level 1 or 2. A very small number of people who quickly adapt to the environment and figure out the rules may be able to advance to a higher level by relying on opportunities.

After all, this series of games has a health system and can only be online for eight hours a day, so you cannot stay in the game around the clock.

Moreover, it takes a lot of time to run the map and find suitable upgrade objects - magical creatures can only be encountered in the wild, but not everywhere.

Low-level monsters give less experience, while high-level monsters are more dangerous.

And players lack basic knowledge about monsters - don't underestimate this. Once you encounter a strange creature, the probability of overturning is very high, commonly known as being killed at first sight.

On the other hand, players lack weapons and equipment, and their error tolerance is actually very low.

The team that this player named Captain was in had some internal conflicts due to upgrades and experience.

He chose to quit and now hopes to find a reliable teammate.

"My level is a little higher than yours, so I'm not suitable for forming a team." Bai Lan's face showed just the right amount of apology.

If two people form a team, it will not be that he leads the player named Captain to level up, but the Captain may not get experience points.

The method of calculating experience distribution in sequence games is relatively complex. It is comprehensively calculated based on combat participation such as damage and environmental factors.

Unless he cripples a certain monster and lets the captain make a last hit.

Only the latter can have considerable experience points and upgrade quickly.

But he is not a nanny, so there is no reason to help others unconditionally like this.

The captain wasn't surprised when he heard this. Players who could afford leather armor were extremely rare at this stage, so it was normal for them to be higher than him.

"Brother, are you at level 3?" the captain asked tentatively.

Players at level 2 probably won't dislike him, but it might be possible at level 3.

Bai Lan shook his head and said nothing more.

The captain was very surprised: "Is it level 4?"

How can these be brothers? He is clearly the eldest brother!

"I have better luck." Bai Lan was really not modest when he said this.

He is actually at level 5, but he knows exactly how to upgrade.

Mainly because of the high-quality slingshot, otherwise he, like other players, would have to take risks to kill monsters.

Moreover, he didn't meet other players in Moonlight Village, and the upgrade speed was definitely not that fast, nor was it so smooth.

I can only say that I was really lucky and got a piece of sophisticated equipment.

It can be regarded as a special reward for his first arrival in Moonlight Village.

Anyway, most high-quality equipment is extremely difficult to obtain.

He missed it.

He now also realizes that the three magic stones were used a bit hastily before, and they must be of greater use.

But some things always require trial and error.

In comparison, Little Red Riding Hood is the monster.

He is at level 5 and has talent bonuses, but he still can't exert the full power of the slingshot - he can't stretch it to the limit, and it always feels like it's still a little short of the limit.

But even so, the ordinary projectiles he fired were definitely more powerful than a small-caliber pistol.

You know, this is something from Little Red Riding Hood's childhood. Little Red Riding Hood's physical fitness must have been extremely high at that time.

Otherwise, there is no need to build a toy that you can’t use.

She is a witch, but she has werewolf blood. It’s hard to say what level she is.

The player named Captain was extremely shocked.

There are dozens of players in the entire Iron Ore Village. What level is the highest?

It was only level 3, and now a big brother of level 4 appears!

He knew that he was disliked and would definitely become a liability if he really wanted to form a team with someone else.

The captain didn't bother you, and simply said: "Then...brother, I won't bother you with your leveling. I wish you a smooth upgrade. Let's talk next time when we have a chance."

If he declined to save face, and if he continued to pester him to form a team, it would be disrespectful. It would be better to sell well.

In any case, it would be beneficial to him to know a high-level player.

Bai Lan said goodbye to him with a smile.

It's not that there are no benefits on his side. At least he has figured out the basic situation here.

It was a little different from what he thought. He thought that the average level of players here should be around level 2 and level 3, but he didn't expect that most of them were less than level 2.

But considering the internal testing time, it is reasonable.

It would be nice to be able to figure out the current situation in the past two days.He went to see the scarecrow in Iron Ore Village again and found that the scarecrow here and the scarecrow in Moonlight Village were two extremes.

The scarecrow in Iron Mine Village is taciturn and basically does not speak, and is no different from a vegetable.

Players here are still exploring the mysteries of the world on their own.

He walked around the Iron Ore Village. When the residents here saw him, their expressions tended to be indifferent and bored.

Bai Lan tried several conversations, but all he got was repelling actions from the residents, who behaved very unfavorably towards him as an outsider.

Bai Lan was speechless. She had never suffered such treatment in Moonlight Village.

There are probably too many players here, running around and asking questions, which annoys the residents of Iron Mine Village.

It is impossible to expect the player base to settle down.

Players are highly motivated and like to explore everywhere, otherwise they would not understand the rules of the game so quickly.

Bai Lan spent money to buy a torch and flint, and then went to the abandoned mine.

I met other players one after another along the way.

It’s just that everyone comes and goes, and there’s no dialogue.

The numerous villages guarding the border towns formed the kingdom's border defense line.

There are very few magical creatures in the villages and on the roads.

The farther out you go, the more wild, inaccessible and harsh the environment becomes.

On the way, he saw a dense forest shrouded in dense fog in the distance.

[Map prompt: You passed through the misty forest]

[Misty Forest: A mysterious forest shrouded in heavy fog. It is said that there is a witch living in the deepest part of the Misty Forest, but no one has ever seen it with their own eyes, and no one who enters the Misty Forest has ever come out alive]

[Map Tip: You have arrived at the abandoned mine]

[Abandoned Mine: The village that once prospered because of the mineral veins has also fallen into obscurity because of the mineral veins.The residents living here know very well that the evil power hidden in the deepest part of the mine has not dissipated, and it affects the magical creatures in and around the mine]

The location of the magical general store is at the junction of the mist forest and the mine.

But these two areas are quite vast lands, and separated by a huge middle zone, it is not easy to find the target.

The iron ore village guard also said the journey was full of dangers.

As for listening to others' advice to eat enough, Bai Lan was not in a hurry and planned to upgrade a few levels first.

The Misty Forest is also a good place for leveling.

Although the map says it's dangerous, it's actually a bit bluffing.

According to the captain.

The Misty Forest is filled with fog. It is rich in natural resources and has many low-level magical creatures.

As long as it doesn't go too deep, there is generally no fatal risk.

Players spawn monsters at the edge of the mist forest, which is stronger than other places.

But Bai Lan chose the abandoned mine.

So far, seven or eight players have died in the mine.

The current level of players is quite low, and the quality of the monsters in the abandoned mines is a bit high for them.

But for Bai Lan, it seemed just right.

Moreover, based on the comprehensive information obtained by the players, it is speculated that there may be a hidden plot in this mine, and there may be unexpected gains.

It's a game, one step first, every step first.

Everyone hopes to take shortcuts and gain an advantage.

But in general, all players are figuring it out now.

While looking for a suitable upgrade path, explore the secrets of this world.

Bai Lan found the entrance to the abandoned mine and found that the place was cut off from life and full of dead trees and fallen leaves, as if it had been cursed.

Two players just came out of it holding torches.

"We might as well go to the Misty Forest. Why do we have to come to this damn place? It's a waste of time."

"I told you to come here to try your luck. If you find some treasure, or if we kill a monster that others can't defeat, then won't our experience slowly increase and be a long way ahead of others?"

"But how many people have died in the mine? Who knows what happened here."

"You have the nerve to say that you agreed before you came here, but you're scared before you even meet the monster."

The two complained to each other, they were two female players.

There are about dozens of players in Iron Ore Village.

But there is no accurate estimate, after all, players are extremely mobile.

It is impossible to all gather at one moment to count heads.

When they came out, they happened to see Bai Lan walking towards them.

The player who mentioned going to the Misty Forest hesitated for a moment and reminded: "This is not suitable for upgrading. The Misty Forest is safer."

Bai Lan smiled and nodded, without saying anything else, he lit the torch, held the blazing torch, and went straight into the mine.

When another player saw him entering, he curled his lips and said, "Why did you remind him? This guy is probably here to try his luck. He doesn't even have any teammates. He will quit after a while."

"Maybe he's a master."

"Hey, there were five players who formed a team here to kill monsters, but only two came out. So what if he can fight alone?"

"Aren't we here to try our luck?"

"Can it be the same? There are two of us, and you didn't dare to go down when you were halfway there. Now, all the gold treasures in the mine have been picked up by others, just because you ran away! "

"Come on, this is an iron ore vein. How can there be any gold treasure? They are all monsters. I just said that we should go back, but you ran faster than me."

The two female players put their heads together, muttering, complaining and blaming each other, and quickly left the abandoned mine.

(End of this chapter)