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# 2 04-10-2005 , 05:35 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
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This project is new, and just getting started. We are looking to release this project in 6 stages.

Stage 1: Create basic Content (Alpha Release)[1-Year]
-Characters
-Worlds
-Transit Models
-Weaponry
-Cities
-Buildings
-Base Content

Customize a Game Engine, and put these things into the "world". Add code to allow characters to walk around, guns to function, ships to fly, and create chat features/start-up function.

Stage 2: Finalize v1.0 (Beta Release) [6Months]
-Complete all models listed in stage 1.
-Finalize start-up function, player communication features.
-Create intro movie.
-Establish player functions. (To be able to kill, be killed, capture technology, save slaves, build basses...etc

Stage 3: v1.0 Release (Donate Ware) [6Months]
-Finalize Stage 2
-Update content
-Fix bugs
-Secure Source Code
-Hack Proof-It.
-Add 25% of listed game play/abilities.

Stage 4: v2.0 Release (Donate Ware) [6Months]
-Update new bugs.
-Add 25% more of listed game play/abilities.
-Update Content based on user feedback.

Stage 5: v3.0 Release (Life Time Membership) "Promo" [6Months]
-Limit non member players to 1hour of play time per day.
-Add 25% more of listed game play/abilities.
-Update Content based on user feedback.
-Fix new bugs.

Stage 6: v3.1 Release (Payware)[1-Year]
-Restrict use to paid users only. (Allow Life Time Membership Subscribers)
-Add remaining 25% of listed features.
-Secure Source Code
-Increase Performance
-Finalize Product

Payware version will be set up into two distro packages.

A free download for players on all previous versions. Monthly membership of 5.99. (Prices subject to change to reflect conditions that must be met to profit at the time.)
LifeTime Membership Members will receive a free download, and never have to pay again. LifeTime Membership will only be given during stage five.

For all players that have not previously plaid will need to purchase the product. They can buy it boxed at a retail store for 49.95 and receive 60 days of free play. After that they will need to pay monthly @ 14 per month.(Prices subject to change to reflect conditions that must be bet to profit at the time.) Download will not be a method of distro for "First Time" players.

We are looking at either Crystal Space or Torque. I am leaning towards Torque because it's feature rich, has good physics, and a large support channel. It's also cheaper, and the rights are more in favor of the developer. It's also much easier to get published by going through the company that crated Torque.

Currently it is:
Me
-Writer
-Coder
-Learning 3D Models
-PHP/MySQL/HTML

Seth
-Coder (College Grad)
-3D Models (9+ Years Experience)

Dave
-Coder (College Grad)

Looking to fill the slots....

//Signed//
Matt Nowaczewski