Kthx Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 they sold around 2 million not to mention the fact that Initial sales arent what drives an MMOs income. They sold 2 trillion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedySalmon Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I have several valid sources informing me that the budget for this game was not, in fact, 200M$. It was in fact, much higher... It was OVER $9000M! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qoojo Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I think the voice acting was a waste to the extent that it is done. I say it would have been fine to go with just FPs and class quests with full voice acting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnu Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 This probably. Probably overpaying employee's that work about 50% of the time and browse forums for the other 50%. Just like your employer......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOLTgamer Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 0/10. Just like your other post attempts to rubbish this game or rip on Bioware for no good reason. Not even a good Troll. I'm not ripping on BioWare, im being honest, unlike you. 1. There is FPS issues on high end machines 2. Hero engine sucks 3. This game is great but nowhere near 300million Im not trolling im just telling da truth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leenbh Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I have several valid sources informing me that the budget for this game was not, in fact, 200M$. It was in fact, much higher... It was OVER $9000M! Then you need to quit using the internet as a source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leenbh Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I'm not ripping on BioWare, im being honest, unlike you. 1. There is FPS issues on high end machines 2. Hero engine sucks 3. This game is great but nowhere near 300million Im not trolling im just telling da truth It was not 300m for this game. Christ on a crutch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calsetes Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Think of it like this: How much does one programmer get paid per year in salary? Now, multiply this amount by... I think it was something like 5 years? And that's one person - not counting all the people who do animations, texturing, voiceovers, localizations, voiceovers in those different languages (yes, they have more than just English VOs,) promotion stuff, tie-ins, licensing fees, probably a consulting fee for someone somewhere along the line, production and distribution, etc. and you can see that the costs can skyrocket. If you think it's not worth the amount of money they're asking for it, then do not play it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOLTgamer Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 I think the voice acting was a waste to the extent that it is done. I say it would have been fine to go with just FPs and class quests with full voice acting. Yeah, what BioWare should've done is said F the side quest. Just have leveling done through Main story quest, a couple group quest on a planet, and flashpoints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr_Crueak Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I have several valid sources informing me that the budget for this game was not, in fact, 200M$. It was in fact, much higher... It was OVER $9000M! those same sources probably state the tooth fairy is real also, or that the world is ending on this specific date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boobaffet Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 it cost 10 million to get lady gaga to play on stage. this game could have cost 3 000 000 000 to make as far as i am concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CadaKai Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I'm not ripping on BioWare, im being honest, unlike you. 1. There is FPS issues on high end machines 2. Hero engine sucks 3. This game is great but nowhere near 300million Im not trolling im just telling da truth 1) I have a mid range machine, and no issues at all 2) why does it suck? Because some people say it sucks? Again don't have any engine related issues on my end. Maybe its your trs-80? 3) good thing it didnt cost 300 million then huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOLTgamer Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 Think of it like this: How much does one programmer get paid per year in salary? Now, multiply this amount by... I think it was something like 5 years? And that's one person - not counting all the people who do animations, texturing, voiceovers, localizations, voiceovers in those different languages (yes, they have more than just English VOs,) promotion stuff, tie-ins, licensing fees, probably a consulting fee for someone somewhere along the line, production and distribution, etc. and you can see that the costs can skyrocket. If you think it's not worth the amount of money they're asking for it, then do not play it. GW2 cost $40dollars, am I saying it's better? No, but it looks and plays more smooth and is more polished. I believe it's a good game, but I've never seen a true AAA games spent above 100 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuramore Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 thats a lot of money. Although I like the voice acting its different and fun. I think that the well eventually make profit. As many star wars fans in the world and mmo fans im thinking theyll make profit in the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedySalmon Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Then you need to quit using the internet as a source. Hey. Vegeta is a perfectly legitimate source. He and I are supposed to grab coffee out by the pier tonight around 2:30AM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CadaKai Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 GW2 cost $40dollars, am I saying it's better? No, but it looks and plays more smooth and is more polished. I believe it's a good game, but I've never seen a true AAA games spent above 100 million. GW2 is released? I am betting the GW2 devs are amazed by this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jannickj Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) you made thread two days ago wishing for them to cancel swtor? and now you love it? are you on drugs, bored or both? Edited February 1, 2012 by jannickj Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanharn Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I find it odd how the price tag in the last month has gone from $80 million to $100 million, $125M, $150M, $200M and now $300M. If price tag keeps escalating at this rate Bioware would have been better off building a real Death Star and extorting the entire planet for all it's money. Its never was, It was estimated at 150 mil, then confirmed at 200mil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justahdude Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 figures seem pretty accurate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leenbh Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 Hey. Vegeta is a perfectly legitimate source. He and I are supposed to grab coffee out by the pier tonight around 2:30AM. Hope he shows you his big bang attack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink_Saber Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 2) why does it suck? Because some people say it sucks? Again don't have any engine related issues on my end. Maybe its your trs-80? You're obviously trolling. I'm able to run it with max settings at 128x48 (well, except for anti-aliasing, which doesn't seem to actually work) on my Model I. It does take 378 cassette swaps to get through a loading screen, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOLTgamer Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 1) I have a mid range machine, and no issues at all 2) why does it suck? Because some people say it sucks? Again don't have any engine related issues on my end. Maybe its your trs-80? 3) good thing it didnt cost 300 million then huh? You're so Ignorant. 1. My machine plays any game 90 plus FPS, does everyone have FPS issues? No, issues in general never affect everyone playing. 2. Obviously you don't know. The hero engine is a engine that can be publicly used by anyone and is mostly for INDIE developers. The game lacks a lot of features and is from 2005 3. If it cost anything above 200million, I think BioWare could've done better. they could've payed the VO's less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanharn Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 you made thread two days ago wishing for them to cancel swtor? and now you love it? are you on drugs, bored or both? Sounds like an EMO to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikkiree Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) 200m / 5 years = 40m/year 40m / $40/hr = 1000000 hours 1000000 hr / 2080 hrs a year/person ~= 481 people working on it per year Despite the result and the pay rate might be off, number of people, etc... but sounds about right Edited February 1, 2012 by Nikkiree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOLTgamer Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 GW2 is released? I am betting the GW2 devs are amazed by this. No, but it is in beta state, and is gonna be release later this year, all that is left is polishing out, all the funds are spent, does that mean they're still developing? Yes, but they've spent all they need for resources. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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