Honkai Impact: I, The Herrscher of Ice, Am Loved By Players-Chapter 210: New Version Release! Brother Cake Breaks Down!

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In Brother Cake's stream, as soon as the update completed, he hurriedly logged in. With the Herrscher of Human now available, plot be damned—time for his signature routine.

Ah, this signature routine wasn't about tackling the Abyss but rather, card summoning. After all, those who understand know well that battling the Abyss can get quite monotonous. To optimize scoring strategies, one often needs to lower graphics settings, and even then, success on the first try is rare yet satisfying to watch.

However, the videos typically shared by streamers result from hours of painstaking effort to achieve high scores, reflecting the harsh reality behind them.

The main challenge lies in competing with top-scoring accounts, which usually have only slightly higher scores than yours—perhaps just a few points or tens at most. But here's the catch: these accounts belong to players who personally honed their skills, boasting not only superior base configurations but also better attributes.

To match them, you're forced to use nearly obsolete characters or ones with inferior setups. Ironically, grinding for high scores isn't as painful for Red Lotus or Annihilation tier veterans; instead, it's particularly brutal for casual players who suddenly decide to step up their game, like during the previous artbook event.

These accounts posed a significant challenge for score grinding; they were firmly stuck at the threshold.

Moreover, there was little spectacle to it, as few viewers could discern the streamer's techniques or issues. It primarily resulted in sheer boredom.

Thus, the traditional entertainment relied on wish pools.

Naturally, Honkai Impact 3's wish pools didn't generate as much excitement or attract as many big spenders compared to its neighbor Genshin Impact. However, that didn't matter since Brother Cake himself was a dedicated whale.

"Alright, fam, let's dive in!"

"The design of this wish pool, I can only say—absolutely brilliant!" As he spoke, Brother Cake raised his thumb emphatically.

His praise was directed towards the arrangement of Ana's Herrscher of Corruption armor and Elysia's Herrscher of Human armor within the wish pool.

The earlier prediction about both armors starting as S-rank was spot-on, but the specifics of the wish pool differed slightly.

Firstly, Ana's Herrscher of Corruption would not directly appear in the wish pool. Instead, every time a Herrscher of Human is obtained, it could be exchanged for one Herrscher of Corruption. In essence, acquiring any Herrscher of Human guaranteed receiving an equivalent Herrscher of Corruption.

Additionally, with the Herrscher of Corruption's weapon giveaway and a choice of one Stigma set, although there was a separate up-tiered Stigma pool, players could still obtain them from the Herrscher of Human's Stigma pool at a surprisingly high drop rate.

In essence, Ana's new armor was practically given away for free.

Mechanically, it resembled upgraded versions like Zhuge Kongming or Horrifying Rabbit. Similar to the trial experience within levels, this armor provided buffs to the frontline while operating backstage, granting random effects upon activating its ultimate skill.

Due to the randomness, individual effects could potentially surpass even the physical penetration capability of the Herrscher of Sentience, albeit entirely dependent on luck.

Honestly, Honkai Impact 3 hadn't introduced such character designs in quite some time—a pure score-chasing role. With enough luck, consistently drawing optimal attribute effects would allow you to achieve significant scores, despite possibly having a slightly weaker team composition compared to current meta standards.

Overall, in terms of mechanics, the Herrscher of Corruption doesn't stand out much; it combines numerical power with completely random attributes. The lower limit isn't particularly low, as all random attributes have their uses, but without the most suitable ones, it might fall short compared to dedicated support characters.

However, this character's versatility as a universal support is akin to how Cats often fill roles beyond just ice teams.

The generosity of this giveaway evokes memories of the last instance with Starglow Tower and Swan wish pools, where Starglow Tower was similarly gifted. Even now, Starglow Tower remains formidable, boasting simple yet effective gameplay.

But Starglow Tower is a main DPS, and traditionally in games, main DPS characters tend to become obsolete quickly. In contrast, Herrscher of Corruption serves as a support, lacking a primary DPS role unless at rank SSS. Before reaching that tier, its focus remains on enhancing support capabilities.

In summary, Captains were genuinely taken aback by this move.

It's also worth mentioning that this is a Herrscher Armor, which holds a higher prestige among Captains compared to Starglow Tower's status. Had it not been for Ellie's spotlight in the previous version, this armor might have even received its own impression track and short film.

Naturally, due to the absence of an impression track and accompanying video, many online critics targeted Herrscher of Corruption, including some within Brother Cake's live stream chat.

This made Brother Cake frown deeply.

The moderators swiftly banned several users stirring up negativity.

"Honestly, I don't know what you guys are thinking... This Herrscher is practically given away for free; anyone who wishes on 'Herrscher of Human' can obtain it. And yet, you're still trying to create drama?

"If this near-freebie triggers such reactions, imagine how outrageous you'd be if it were entirely free!"

"Moreover, she's a noble support character! Haven't you heard - supports are solid as iron, while carries come and go like flowing water!"

Despite Brother Cake expressing his discontent, the bullet comments were filled with amusement.

[Brother Cake, could you demonstrate that thing again, you know, the...]

[Ha ha ha, remembering how Brother Cake kept spinning for SP recovery during the storyline was just hilarious! Truly impressive!]

[I can only say, there's a reason the devs designed a second form: to prevent players like Brother Cake from breaking down even during story progression!]

[Ha ha ha, sorry, but I can't help laughing at your expense, bro!]

[Count me in, fellow commenter!]

Brother Cake's astonishing performance during the storyline earlier had become legendary and would undoubtedly be remembered for years to come. Combined with his previous misfortune displayed in the Elysian Realm, it was quite memorable.

In truth, even during Brother Cake's early days focusing on cat-related content, hints of this bad luck were evident. However, back then, the impact wasn't significant, especially as Brother Cake cultivated a carefree persona. Most fans simply enjoyed watching him for entertainment, and he didn't aim for high scores either.

But now, things have changed dramatically. The Elysian Realm is one of the main events, mandatory for every player to participate in. Obtaining Ana's blessing at the start is crucial for lowering the difficulty, and since it's the beginning, there's minimal loss if the initial engraving set isn't favorable, allowing players to restart without hesitation.

As for the current Herrscher of Corruption, there's no doubt that she will become a powerful support character in future updates. However, given how this wish pool turned out, it remains uncertain what state her rerun might bring.

If, during the next rerun, she appears alongside Ellie's Herrscher of Human again, it can only mean one thing: regardless of whether players are familiar with Ana's past romantic subplot or not, the ship between Ellie and Ana is bound to sail!

Players tend to be pragmatic like that.

While character development plays a role, this is the Elysian Realm after all. Ana within it exists as a single entity; surely they wouldn't leave her alone without companionship among those memories, right?

In any case, netizens often apply double standards when evaluating certain aspects, but that doesn't stop some from stirring up controversy nonetheless.

One can only say, with such vastness on the internet, you'll find every type imaginable.

"All right, all right, enough with the spamming already. I'll give away 20 fully graduated Ellies, deal?"

Faced with the streamers' playful banter, Brother Cake felt helpless. The "fully graduated" Ellies he mentioned would naturally include their complete set of recommended engraving levels, and most likely Corruption Ana as well. Moreover, these giveaways were just for today; there would probably be more tomorrow.

It truly showcased unparalleled generosity.

To elaborate, during this period, Brother Cake had indeed accepted several sponsored deals, which allowed him to increase his spending significantly. With the release of this wish pool... needless to say, he was going all out.

"And then, how about giving away one fully equipped 3-star Ellie? Sound good? Generous enough?"

"The winners will be randomly selected through bullet comments, so everyone stay tuned!"

[Yes, yes, yes! That's quite generous!]

[Wahh, if I win, I'll be Brother Cake's fan for life!]

["No worries, even if we don't get her, it's fine."]

["Let's go, fam! Charge ahead!"]

Seeing the lively bullet comments, Brother Cake sighed with relief. In today's streaming landscape, the pressure was immense—constant drama and negative influences lurked around every corner. If not for his genuine passion to share and enjoy these moments, he would have long since quit the scene.

This giveaway successfully diverted attention, temporarily silencing the trolls. As for outside opinions? Let them be! The Hupu rating of 9.6 speaks volumes!

Of course, Hupu ratings were often taken with a grain of salt. Typically, those who dismissively call it "just for fun" tend to give low scores. Humans are like that; when ratings are high, they claim objectivity, but when low, they brush it off as amusement.

While there certainly are instances of arbitrary scoring, if everyone approached it that way, it would lose its meaning entirely.

"Alright, first draw! Let's see my luck!"

"Holy cow!"

Undoubtedly, this was an incredibly rare occurrence for Brother Cake—a single ten-wish pull yielded success without any prior buildup or padding.

Even the bullet comments couldn't help but express their astonishment.

In the Shanghai villa, Ana observed the screen filled with bullet comments, then promptly sent a substantial tip before exiting the live stream.

Now, with the System's influence virtually negligible, Ana no longer needed to steer any narratives or rhythms. Even if there were potential rewards, they had become insignificant for It.

However, at this moment, she felt somewhat melancholic.

A story was finally approaching its conclusion.

For Ana, the end of Honkai Impact 3's first Chapter marked not just a temporary pause in the game's narrative but also signaled that her presence within the Honkai World had reached its zenith.

The grand and epic tale was about to draw to a close, and the start of a new Chapter would entail a long journey ahead, both for herself and Honkai Impact's second installment.

Moreover, even if a sequel were developed, her role would likely diminish. Although her avatars might remain behind, it remained uncertain whether these fragments could truly exist independently once She departed. This posed a significant question.

Additionally, by then, her existence should mirror Welt's fate.

It couldn't be possible for her to remain equally active across both Star Rail and Honkai Impact 3 worlds! While this reasoning stemmed from gaming logic rather than reality, Ana genuinely harbored such concerns.

"No matter what, I must see this performance through to the end," Ana murmured to herself, gathering determination. She lifted her head; standing before a large window, she gazed upon the bustling cityscape outside.

Muttering softly to herself, Ana gathered her resolve. She raised her head, standing before a large window that showcased the bustling and vibrant cityscape outside.

This same scene unfolded simultaneously under the gaze of Ana's various incarnations.

A hint of a smile graced Ana's face, as it was precisely to protect this prosperous world and all its beauty that she must take that decisive step forward, venturing into the unknown.

In the past, she didn't have grand ambitions or lofty goals; she merely wished to alter Ana's original fate. Now, she had indeed achieved that.

However, it was far from the time to stop.

The narrative of a game can conclude, giving way to a sequel, but life continues relentlessly until one's final breath.

Perhaps by then, people in this Honkai timeline might no longer remember her. But someday, whether faced with an external threat or a new protagonist embarking on their journey, they will trace the path she once walked and forge ahead—the essence of everything she strived for.

Thus, she became a pioneer, an explorer of the Honkai Solar System.

"Whew—"

Ana took a deep breath, gazing at the lights outside, lost in thought...

Brother Cake initially thought this was a promising start, but he never anticipated it would mark the beginning of a nightmare.

In his live stream, Brother Cake swallowed hard as he watched the guaranteed pull countdown on the screen, now only ten draws remaining.

These were giveaways for his fans, and since they involved Ellie, he opted against cashing out. Instead, he chose to perform proxy pulls himself, catering exclusively to true fans.

However, witnessing nine consecutive accounts exhausting their guaranteed pulls without success... who could endure such misfortune?

While he didn't particularly mind spending extra 648 RMB here or there, it seemed excessively unlucky even for him.

"Guys, let me take a quick smoke break to calm down."

No child cries incessantly, nor does a gambler lose forever. Could these odds... really not be rigged somehow?

Brother Cake was truly reaching his breaking point.

Seeing the disheartened Brother Cake, the live stream's bullet comments, instead of mocking as usual, turned sympathetic. Yes, because they had already laughed enough earlier; now it was time for consolation.

["It's alright, Brother Cake, don't cry! We're with you!"]

["Take a break and keep going!"]

["Brother Cake, you can't give up now! My 3-star Ellie is still waiting for you."]

["Tsk tsk, aren't you trying to kill Brother Cake?!"]

["Tsk tsk tsk, why wasn't I the one who got drawn!?"]

["Ask if unsure, has the streamer had too much to drink?"]

["No, no, just emotionally drained."]

To put it bluntly, this single card draw generated quite a stir, and it's no wonder people love watching these draws. Card drawing streams become so popular because... they genuinely create engaging content! freёweɓnovel.com

It's akin to the random version of Plants vs. Zombies next door, hmm, although that purely torments the streamer themselves. In essence, when watching live streams, viewers often hope to see the streamer crack under pressure.