Tuesday 5 June 2007

Game FAQ

  • Will the game be singleplayer or multiplayer?
    • The game will be entirely multiplayer, where users can join forces or fight against each other to put the opposition out of business.
  • What sort of game is the "Trading Game"?
    • Our game is based on the idea of an economy simulator, its main feature being that the player takes control of managing a number of factories (probably one to start off, until the game is up and stable). The player will have control over everything from resources to staff.
  • Will the game be free or will I have to pay for it?
    • We aim to create a game, with absolutely no cost to us. This will mean we can provide the game for absolutely no cost to you! In the future however, if the game becomes very big (with lots of players) our server may need to be upgraded, and therefore will start to cost us. Eventually some extra features may be available for paying customers.
  • When will the game be complete?
    • We are hoping to get the BETA version of the game ready for release sometime in the July-August period. Once the BETA version is done, the game will be released to invited player-testers only. We will post details as to how to apply for a BETA pass when the time comes.
  • What are the main stages of development?
    • First is the concept of the game, we need to write up a list of resources and factories that will be available to players, how exactly each feature will work (e.g. whether production will be based on real-time or game 'ticks').
    • Second, will be the creation of the client template. This will effectively be an empty shell for the client, into which we can insert code that will make the game work.
    • Third, will be the actual coding stage. This is where we will start coding each of the features that will be present in the game, and inserting this code into the 'shell'.
    • Fourth, we will fully test the game functions personally to ensure that the BETA release has as few bugs as possible.
    • Finally, before the first full release, we will release a BETA version of the game for a limited number (under 100) of players to test and provide feedback on.

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