Fudan University Alumni Reunion Day 2023: Zeng Bo

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曾博学长是复旦大学软件学院2009级本科校友，2013年毕业后追随自己的兴趣爱好，投身到游戏行业，在多个公司进行游戏研发工作之后，现在来到米哈游原神组工作。米哈游成立于2011年，主要致力于在人工智能、云游戏技术等领域的技术研发。
Zeng Bo, a senior alumnus from Fudan University's School of Software, graduated in 2013. Following his passion and interests, he entered the gaming industry. After working on game development at various companies, he is now part of the *Genshin Impact* team at miHoYo. miHoYo was founded in 2011 and primarily focuses on technical research and development in fields such as artificial intelligence and cloud gaming technology.

## Follow Your Heart, Encounter Excellent Mentors and Friends

“当时高考进入计算机相关专业也是因为一些巧合”，在问到为什么选择软件工程专业时，学长回答道。曾博学长在复旦的四年期间，更多的是随心而动。“入学的时候，由于复旦的书院制度，当时我们宿舍都是不同院系的同学在一起，大家相互间交流，因此对其他的方向也会有所了解。”“当时由于对历史学感兴趣，还去参加了历史系举办的讲座活动，更近距离地接触到了自己感兴趣的专业知识。”说起印象最深刻的老师时，学长谈到了陈果老师。因为当初公选课选修到了陈果老师的课，“老师上课风格非常不一样，幽默风趣，最后论文对我的评级还挺高”，学长笑着谈到，“复旦文学社科的老师身上真的有种大家、师长的风范”。在校期间，他在这个知识氛围浓厚的殿堂里受益颇多。
"At the time, choosing a computer-related major for the college entrance examination was also due to some coincidences," the senior replied when asked why he chose the major in software engineering. During his four years at Fudan, Senior Zeng Bowen was more inclined to follow his heart. "When I entered the university, due to Fudan's college system, our dormitories consisted of students from different departments. We interacted with each other, so we had some understanding of other directions." "At that time, because I was interested in history, I even attended lecture activities organized by the history department, getting closer to the knowledge of the major I was interested in." Speaking of the most impressive teacher, Senior Zeng mentioned Professor Chen Guo. Because he chose an elective course and took Professor Chen Guo's class, "The teacher's teaching style was very different, humorous, and interesting. In the end, the evaluation of my paper was quite high," Senior Zeng said with a smile. "The teachers in Fudan's literature and social sciences really embody a kind of camaraderie and mentorship." During his time at school, he benefited greatly from this intellectually rich environment.

## Interest is the Best Teacher

游戏是爱好，也可以成为相关的职业。大四毕业后，“当时自己不清楚想要做什么，因为游戏是我的兴趣爱好，所以我就选择进行相关行业工作”，曾博学长没有选择传统计算机相关的工作，而是源于爱好，从事游戏研发的工作。学长先后进过互联网大厂、游戏公司等，从北京到成都，最终回到了上海。他表示，自己一路也“踩过坑”，不断积累经验，最后找到了自己理想的工作模式。学长在谈到游戏时说“现在重要的是对游戏受众的正确引导”，许多人在提及游戏时，会想到过度沉迷于游戏的危害，但是一款制作精良的游戏也可以作为一种正向的文化输出。例如2020年《原神》正式推出并且在世界范围爆火，其精美的美术、音乐、人物的设计，向世人展现了一款中国风、诚意满满的游戏作品，作为入选2021-2022年度国家文化出口重点项目，《原神》不仅向中国，更是向海外玩家们展示了中国的文化瑰宝如戏曲、中国的秀丽山河自然风光等，每一处的场景设计的美术风格、动画pv的呈现、命名下蕴含的如“浮生一刹、万般皆舍”的思想都是一场对外服玩家中华传统文化的输出，荣获TGA2021“Best Mobile Game“，具有一定的全球文化影响力。作为跨平台的3D游戏，其背后依靠的计算机图形学的技术也是曾博学长目前感兴趣并将继续深造研究的领域，他还于2023年9月前往上海交通大学开启自己的研究生生涯。
Gaming is a hobby that can also turn into a profession. After graduating in his fourth year, "I wasn't clear about what I wanted to do at the time. Since gaming was my hobby, I chose to work in a related industry," Senior Zeng Bowen didn't opt for traditional computer-related jobs but pursued a career in game development driven by his passion. Senior Zeng has worked for major internet companies, gaming firms, and has moved from Beijing to Chengdu, ultimately returning to Shanghai. He mentioned that he has "encountered challenges" along the way, continuously accumulating experience and finally finding his ideal work mode. When discussing games, Senior Zeng said, "What matters now is the correct guidance of the game audience." Many people associate gaming with the potential harms of excessive immersion, but a well-crafted game can also serve as a positive cultural output. For example, in 2020, *Genshin Impact* was officially launched and gained global popularity. Its exquisite art, music, and character design showcased a Chinese-style, sincere gaming masterpiece to the world. Selected as a key cultural export project for 2021-2022, *Genshin Impact* not only displayed China to its domestic audience but also showcased cultural treasures like traditional Chinese opera and the picturesque landscapes to players worldwide. Each scene's artistic style, the presentation of promotional videos, and the philosophical implications behind names like "I am Bosacius and my destiny is to make the ultimate sacrifice" are all part of exporting Chinese traditional culture to foreign players. Awarded "Best Mobile Game" at TGA 2021, it has significant global cultural influence. As a cross-platform 3D game, the technology behind computer graphics, which Senior Zeng is currently interested in and plans to continue researching, is also a field he delved into when he began his postgraduate studies at Shanghai Jiao Tong University in September 2023.

## Continual Exploration, Setting Out Again

曾博学长也曾尝试过游戏宣发等部门的工作，尝试之后，发现自己更愿意与计算机相伴，从而进入游戏研发部门，同时在各个公司的经历，都成为自己下一步的一个经验。受疫情的影响，自己在家的时间变长之后，基于自身的兴趣以及职业发展的需求，学长就报考了研究生，决定在热爱的领域继续学习。“现在的很多青少年对游戏行业感兴趣，就会有入行的冲动，还是建议多去深入了解，因为自己的认识可能只是表面的。”同时，曾博学长还寄语学弟学妹们，复旦是个非常好的平台，希望学弟学妹们努力学习，在百年复旦的星空下勇于尝试，不断探索，追寻心中理想。
Senior Zeng Bowen also tried working in departments like game promotion. After experimenting, he discovered a preference for being in the company of computers, leading him to join the game development department. Moreover, the experiences gained from various companies became valuable lessons for his next steps. Influenced by the pandemic and spending more time at home, based on his interests and career development needs, Senior Zeng applied for postgraduate studies, deciding to continue learning in the field he loves. "Many teenagers are interested in the gaming industry now and might feel the urge to join. I suggest delving deeper into understanding because your perception might only scratch the surface," he advises. At the same time, Senior Zeng sends his wishes to junior students, stating that Fudan is an excellent platform. He hopes that juniors will study hard, bravely experiment under the starry sky of the centennial Fudan, continuously explore, and pursue their ideals.