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How much did it cost to make Demigod ?

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How much did it cost to make Demigod ?

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If not in budget numbers, then in comparison to games such as SupCom and DoW2.

Just wondering.

I remember reading somewhere someone from Stardock, maybe Brad, saying a single demigod costs 100k$ to make.

 

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Reply #51 from Demigod Forums Top

No, but there are some people around here that have the impression that the maps took a huge amount of time to make.

The maps are fairly simple and even if the modding community may not spawn maps as beautifull as these, some more interesting in terms of gameplay may appear.

Reply #52 from Demigod Forums Top

Quoting /b/, reply 12

Quoting Annekynn, reply 11I regret their choice of using 3d models as maps. Yes they look nice but having so few maps to play on is a pain.

 

I WANT A FREAKING MAP EDITOR JESUS, THIS GAME WOULD BLOOM IF PEOPLE COULD MAKE MAPS! MAKE THEM PLAYABLE IN CUSTOM GAMES AND KEEP THE SKRIMISH AND PATHEBLABLA TO OFFICIAL MAPS.

 

/rant
End of /b/'s quote

 

More maps would be nice but I don't think its what's holding the game back at this point.

Multiplicity - Control multiple PCs using one keyboard and mouse
Reply #53 from Demigod Forums Top

Quoting doubledigit, reply 1
No, but there are some people around here that have the impression that the maps took a huge amount of time to make.

The maps are fairly simple and even if the modding community may not spawn maps as beautifull as these, some more interesting in terms of gameplay may appear.
End of doubledigit's quote

who is some people

Reply #54 from Demigod Forums Top

dude just let it go

Reply #55 from Demigod Forums Top

Quoting VyperXXX, reply 4
dude just let it go
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good advice ill let it go even if he wants a arguement

demigod proberly cost 1mil plus to make i m preparing to go throw game training and the usually budget they get is like 1mil+ usually higher

Reply #56 from Demigod Forums Top

Quoting doubledigit, reply 1
No, but there are some people around here that have the impression that the maps took a huge amount of time to make.

The maps are fairly simple and even if the modding community may not spawn maps as beautifull as these, some more interesting in terms of gameplay may appear.
End of doubledigit's quote

 

Doubledigit, have you looked at the models they used for this game?  I can only surmise that there is some critical failure to communicate going on, because your statement is completely asinine otherwise.  Those maps are not simple; every feature had to be added by hand because they are one giant model.  A 3d model of immense size and complexity!

Reply #57 from Demigod Forums Top

ron i think ther actually 2 3d models but u are right

i like exile the most with the foot spining in the background it is a nice touch for a space map

Reply #58 from Stardock Forums Top

Exile is the most awesome idea with the snake grappling... just pure win.

Reply #59 from Demigod Forums Top

Quoting jochance, reply 8
Exile is the most awesome idea with the snake grappling... just pure win.
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yup but i like the foot in the backgroudn it is a nice bit to add on just adds to the feel of it being a spacey map

Reply #60 from Demigod Forums Top

Quoting Colonel_Jessep, reply 21

To create a completely new map you will need one better two 3D artists, 2 texturers, a scripter, someone familiar with the map editor and someone with experience for effects.

If you settle for a map based on an existing map and reuse the background and a bunch of textures, it will be a lot easier. This could be done in a realistic timeframe with 3 or 4 dedicated modders.

End of Colonel_Jessep's quote

 

Thanks Col.Jessep, That was helpful.

So, around 50k$ for the first map and somewhat less for subsequent maps.

Assuming the 100k per demigod is right, and taking into account Fhoeng's list, we get around 2M$ dev budget. Very rough estimate of course.

Reply #61 from Demigod Forums Top

The maps aren't that expensive to make.

The Demigods, however, are quite expensive to make. 

When the journals don't have to deal with connectivity and other things so much, I'll happily talk more about the game development process of Demigod and such.

Reply #62 from Stardock Forums Top

How much did it cost to make Demigod ?
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1,000,000 Gold and 3500 Favor points

Reply #63 from Demigod Forums Top

Quoting Shirley, reply 12

How much did it cost to make Demigod ?
1,000,000 Gold and 3500 Favor points
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How much children were born during development and how many relationships broke up?

 

If anybody want to do some numbercrunching:

http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/2653/postmortem_stardocks_galactic_.php

From this article you can get basic numbers on a stardock game. Scale it up to the current development team of Demigod.

 

Reply #64 from Demigod Forums Top

Quoting Shirley, reply 12

How much did it cost to make Demigod ?


1,000,000 Gold and 3500 Favor points
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Heh heh, inevitable I think...

Reply #65 from Demigod Forums Top

Quoting Frogboy, reply 11
The maps aren't that expensive to make.

The Demigods, however, are quite expensive to make. 

When the journals don't have to deal with connectivity and other things so much, I'll happily talk more about the game development process of Demigod and such.
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FROGY  how long did it take u too make the maps  and the demis  must cost more because they move   and easch special needs a new set of model movements