Programming these games... how long does it take?

Author	Topic: Programming these games... how long does it take?
grayaii Apprentice Member # 3802	written Friday, July 16 2004 08:44 Profile #0 How long does it take to program a game like this? I mean, i wanted to learn how to program myself and i thought, "the best way to learn is to make a rpg.", but now that i have a "functioning" rpg game, actually writing the story/adventures/keeping track of what the party did/graphics/sound effects/... geez, i feel it's never gonna finish. I thought to myself, once the "engine" is finished, the other things would just fall into place, but it's just so overwhelming. Once you make the game, is it really worth the money that you spent in making it? Your games are the best rpg games of it's genre out there, and i was wondering if the income that it produces is "just enough to get by" or "living happily". (I feel weird asking that, but it doesn't hurt to ask, right? :) ) -alex- Posts: 1 | Registered: Thursday, December 18 2003 08:00
Archmagus Micael Agent Member # 4506	written Friday, July 16 2004 08:55 Profile Homepage #1 I know how you feel. I'm making a small 'Educational' program, and it's taken me forever to get as far as I am now. I'm also making a BoA scenario - and that takes FOREVER as well. - Archmage Micael :mad: Welcome to the MADSite :mad: -------------------- "You dare Trifle with Exile?" - Erika the Archmage -------------------- My Scenarios: Undead Valley : A small Undead problem, what could possibly go wrong? -------------------- Proof of Richard Black's existance: Richard Black - PROOF of his existance (the Infernal one's website). Posts: 1370 | Registered: Thursday, June 10 2004 07:00
Rupert Agent Member # 618	written Friday, July 16 2004 13:46 Profile Homepage #2 Depending on length, quality and, of course, the language you program in... at least six to eight months worth of hard work to make something anywhere near decent. Some people can do it faster, some slower, but it all depends on what you are doing, how good you are, language and how much debugging you have to do afterwards. -------------------- Aut Tace Aut Loquere Meliora Silencio Posts: 1487 | Registered: Sunday, February 10 2002 08:00
Or else o'erleap. Law Bringer Member # 335	written Friday, July 16 2004 14:14 Profile Homepage #3 Jeff doesn't read these forums, so don't expect a response. You can email him personally and see if he's willing to talk, or you can take advice from here that I am totally unqualified to give. —Alorael, who also thinks a look at Jeff's shareware tips can't go amiss. It may not tell you everything you want to know, but it's sure to tell you something. Posts: 14579 | Registered: Saturday, December 1 2001 08:00