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$5 submissions · 08-19-2005, 04:01 PM

Recently, a client authorized webmasterlabor.com to research (and publicize info on forums re) massively multiplayer online games. Specifically, we are looking at handling the project management of a possible World of Warcraft-type MMOG. A company we recently contacted said that it costs $50M to $100M to develop. Anyone know if this is true? Are there any existing solutions that can be licensed or customized?

Here's the email:

Hello,
Our company specializes in online multiplayer games. If you are total serious about this project and expect to $1 to $2 Million dollar and have a timeline of 2-3 year to complete this project please contact (EDITED). This is a HUGE project as you know and something like WoW or EQ2 took over 3 years to build and cost about $50-100 Million each. So to build one on a smaller scale $1 - $2 Million is a very reasonable budget. So if you have any questions please contact (EDITED).

colpanic · 08-19-2005, 04:08 PM

What did you think it would cost... fiddy bucks?

AdultNex · 08-19-2005, 05:19 PM

I don't know about you, but I really have a hard time with clients/partners who cannot speak proper English.

Most of the time, you'll end of explaining things 10 times - And they still won't get it.

AdultNex · 08-19-2005, 05:23 PM

Btw, this is pretty interesting:

http://hardcodedgames.com/mmpgamedev...-warcraft.html

Alky · 08-19-2005, 05:24 PM

that email sounds like a joke... who the hell emails you about a 1-2 million dollar deal?

chazer · 08-19-2005, 05:27 PM

if you are looking to make good money developing games you are heading in the wrong direction.

AdultNex · 08-19-2005, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alky

that email sounds like a joke... who the hell emails you about a 1-2 million dollar deal?

I was going to say that too.

Not only does the email look incredibly amateurish and informal, but an email?

keyboard warrior · 08-19-2005, 06:01 PM

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media · 08-19-2005, 06:03 PM

You should talk to Marc De... he could tell you...

PussyTeenies · 08-19-2005, 06:42 PM

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jono · 08-19-2005, 07:14 PM

Crazy money for everything these days!

azguy · 08-19-2005, 07:16 PM

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Trixxxia · 08-19-2005, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azguy

www.runescape.com rules them all

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$5 submissions · 08-20-2005, 03:16 AM

Yeah, the email was a waste of time. Anyway, I have no illusions that it will be dirt cheap but was hoping that costs can be scheduled on a staggered basis as the project is grown modularly. Still looking for existing packages/sources. Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

$5 submissions · 08-20-2005, 03:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AdultNex

Btw, this is pretty interesting:

http://hardcodedgames.com/mmpgamedev...-warcraft.html

Great find of an awesome blog. Thanks!

08-19-2005, 04:01 PM	#1
$5 submissions I help you SUCCEED Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Pearl of the Orient Seas Posts: 32,195	WOW! $100 Million Recently, a client authorized webmasterlabor.com to research (and publicize info on forums re) massively multiplayer online games. Specifically, we are looking at handling the project management of a possible World of Warcraft-type MMOG. A company we recently contacted said that it costs $50M to $100M to develop. Anyone know if this is true? Are there any existing solutions that can be licensed or customized? Here's the email: Hello, Our company specializes in online multiplayer games. If you are total serious about this project and expect to $1 to $2 Million dollar and have a timeline of 2-3 year to complete this project please contact (EDITED). This is a HUGE project as you know and something like WoW or EQ2 took over 3 years to build and cost about $50-100 Million each. So to build one on a smaller scale $1 - $2 Million is a very reasonable budget. So if you have any questions please contact (EDITED). __________________ Need a NON-ADULT income stream? We build your YOUTUBE CHANNEL for only $20 per video! For Hire: $3/hour or $400 per month Marketing Specialist Virtual Assistants

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AdultNex Confirmed User Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bostonnnn Posts: 8,985	Btw, this is pretty interesting: http://hardcodedgames.com/mmpgamedev...-warcraft.html

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Alky Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Houston Posts: 5,651	that email sounds like a joke... who the hell emails you about a 1-2 million dollar deal?

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$5 submissions I help you SUCCEED Industry Role: Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Pearl of the Orient Seas Posts: 32,195	Yeah, the email was a waste of time. Anyway, I have no illusions that it will be dirt cheap but was hoping that costs can be scheduled on a staggered basis as the project is grown modularly. Still looking for existing packages/sources. Any leads would be greatly appreciated. __________________ Need a NON-ADULT income stream? We build your YOUTUBE CHANNEL for only $20 per video! For Hire: $3/hour or $400 per month Marketing Specialist Virtual Assistants