I'm not really a type of person who will read the novel first and watch it put it in live action. I fully understand that not 100% of what you read in the novel will be copied in the live action. However I cannot contain my curiosity to read the novel when I saw someone posted a link of the complete translated copy, especially when I found out that it was the same author of the two series that I enjoyed watching ( Boss&me/ Loveo2o).
I totally agree that the first half of the story is kinda baffling to understand especially for those who are not gamers, you could easily be lost with the game terminology. When I was reading the novel I can't remember how many times I paused and reread some parts and googled it for me to fully understand. Good thing on the later part of the story there were less to no gaming mention.
I enjoyed reading the novel and there were some parts that I read it again not because I didn't understand but because it's one of my favorites . I loved how mature their relationship is and also how relatable Yutu is, I mean when it come to choosing between your passion/dream and being realistic. I could go on with the list of reasons why I love the novel but I don't want to spoil it with others who has not read the novel yet and still waiting for the drama to be aired.
Now since I finished reading the novel I have some expectations with this drama but also at the same time I'm curious how are they going to execute it in the live action and how much of the concept of the novel they will follow or will they change a lot of thing just to fit it in for the live action drama.
Hopefully this drama will be aired soon.
And for those who are curious about the story I strongly suggest to read the novel but make sure to somehow prepare yourself too that maybe some of your favorite parts in the novel will not be included or changed in the live action.
For those who doesn't want to be spoiled with the story of the novel better stay away, LOL.