After giving it some thought, Xu Yuan chose without hesitation.
[Square Permission Unlocked!]
[A Transparent Block has been added to your inventory. Please enter the game world to activate its usage.]
Xu Yuan glanced at his inventory upon seeing the system notification.
Sure enough, the transparent block was right there.
Placing his hand on it, however, revealed nothing—no details, no name, not even a hint of what it could be.
It was definitely odd. Considering how difficult it was to earn Faith Points, anything costing 100,000 Faith Points shouldn't be useless.
For a fleeting moment, Xu Yuan thought this might be a Command Block, but its appearance was completely off. Command Blocks had a distinct look, after all.
Plus, a Command Block essentially granted access to in-game commands. Such an overpowered feature couldn't possibly be worth just 100,000 Faith Points. That price was way too low.
Although 100,000 Faith Points wasn't exactly easy to gather, Xu Yuan had accumulated over 100,000 just by doing nothing. Based on this logic, he ruled out the possibility of it being a Command Block.
"Looks like I'll have to open the server to figure this out…"
The system prompt made it clear: the transparent block would only activate in the game world. Until then, its purpose would remain a mystery.
With that thought, Xu Yuan stopped dwelling on it and continued exploring the endless darkness around him, hoping to find a second transparent block.
Meanwhile, the game's official servers had been down for a day. Players unable to log in took to the internet, sparking discussions everywhere.
Even those who didn't visit the game forums stumbled across debates about HIM. The name had broken free from the game itself and was dominating online conversations.
This, of course, was no coincidence. Zero Hour Corporation was pulling the strings behind the scenes.
Although the higher-ups didn't fully understand gaming, they were masters of marketing and publicity.
They didn't bother promoting the game's features, development timeline, or unique aspects. Instead, they focused on hyping up HIM.
It worked like a charm. HIM's mysterious allure ensured that countless people would download the game just to satisfy their curiosity.
As HIM's popularity skyrocketed, player retention naturally improved. In this era of trends and buzz, anything that went viral was hard to ignore. If you didn't know about HIM, you risked looking out of touch.
To stay relevant and engage in conversations, people had no choice but to learn about trending topics like HIM.
This was Zero Point Corporation's unique method of attracting players, and it worked spectacularly.
But their efforts didn't stop there.
Shortly after Jiang left, the company's higher-ups held a meeting to refine the details of the upcoming game update.
One major decision was the creation of a dedicated website named Minecraft Encyclopedia.
The site organized all in-game information into ten main categories:
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Each category was further broken down into subcategories, providing a clear and comprehensive overview of the game.
From mob spawn conditions to attack patterns, damage stats, and loot drops—everything was laid out in detail. True to its name, the site was a complete encyclopedia.
While the information covered the basics, it stopped short of offering specific strategies. Complex builds like mob grinders, mob farms, or Redstone contraptions weren't included.
This left plenty for players to discover on their own. Even just Redstone mechanics alone offered endless creative possibilities.
Far from worrying about spoiling the game, the developers believed the encyclopedia would inspire players to dive deeper into its mechanics.
As for mods, the team decided the first mod to be introduced would be the Slash Blade Mod.
However, after some persuasion from Lao Wu, the higher-ups agreed to postpone mod integration.
Given the scale of the update, players already had plenty to explore. With the introduction of the new Free Combat Mode, players also needed time to adjust.
Adding a new weapon mod right away would overwhelm them, so it was better to wait until everyone had adapted.
Additionally, the developers introduced a PvP Mode, aiming to shift players' focus from HIM to more engaging competitive gameplay.
To further encourage community growth, they launched a video incentive program on the forums, rewarding players for sharing gameplay tips and strategies.
This approach not only accelerated player progress but also enhanced the overall gaming experience.
It was clear that Zero Point Corporation knew how to deliver. These updates satisfied player demands while keeping the game fresh and exciting.
An hour before the servers reopened, the official announcement dropped.
[Official Announcement:]
The game maintenance scheduled for March 2nd, 12:00 PM has been completed. Servers will reopen on March 3rd at 12:00 PM.
1. New Free Combat Mode:
The game now closely mirrors real-life actions.
Players can adopt more flexible combat styles. All in-game items can deal minor damage through throwing or other actions.
Discover more possibilities through experimentation!
PvP zones have been added. Players can toggle PvP Mode upon entering these areas.
HIM has been removed in this update. Enjoy a more immersive gaming experience!
The announcement caused an uproar among players.
"Freedom in combat? Hell yeah! Fighting just got so much more dynamic!"
"Finally! I've been complaining about the restrictive combat mechanics forever. This is a game-changer!"
"A holographic game definitely needed Free Combat Mode. And PvP? Thank you, devs!"
"Wait, HIM's gone? For real?!"
"Are they resetting the servers too? I'm gonna lose my progress if they do!"
"No way. If there was a reset, they would've mentioned it."
"Bruh, I just joined for HIM. Now they're telling me it's removed?!"
"Same! I downloaded this game just to see HIM!"
Speculation ran rampant. While some players believed the update truly removed HIM, others weren't convinced. The truth would only be revealed when the servers reopened.
As the clock struck 12:00 PM, players flooded into the game, eager to test the new features.
It didn't take long for them to realize just how "free" the new combat system was.
"Holy crap! You can deal damage by throwing coal blocks?!"
"Right? Even a block deals 1 point of damage—it's insane!"
"Dude, I just threw my friend. It worked. (LOL)"
"Did anyone notice the inventory switching feels smoother now? So silky!"
"Major discovery! Dual-wielding is a thing now—left and right hands can use items simultaneously!"
"You can crouch, flip, even somersault. This is wild…"
True to the developers' promise, the game now faithfully replicated real-world movements, making combat incredibly versatile.
Players quickly adapted and began exploring new combat techniques. Naturally, many turned to the forums and the Minecraft Encyclopedia for guidance.
To streamline the learning process, the developers even added comment sections under every item's data in the encyclopedia.
The world of Minecraft was alive again, and players couldn't wait to see what came next.
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