Flash Programming - How much would this cost?

Discussion in 'Programming' started by Optimus Crime, Jan 14, 2007.

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    Hello everyone,

    I wish to create an unique turn-based strategy game in Flash, something similar to the game at: http://tacticsarena.com/play/ (Click on: Launch Game: Tactics Arena Online to launch a new window. Create a new account free and try the game.)

    How much would it cost to get such a game developed? How many coders would I be looking to hire or could just one do all the work including graphics, animation, programming, etc.?

    Thanks in advance.
    Stan.
     
    Optimus Crime, Jan 14, 2007 IP
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    ccoonen Well-Known Member

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    Why not drop them a message saying that you love the game they've developed and ask how many man hours what a "beautiful" game took you guys? - With enough compliments, they might forge over the info :)
     
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    Optimus Crime Well-Known Member

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    :) Nice idea. But, I have already tried to contact him but the programmer (yep, one person) is no longer there (read: inaccessible). And, no one there right now seems to know either. So, I'm stuck.
     
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    Wow, that game is amazing, the guy must have great flash skills.
     
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    Optimus Crime Well-Known Member

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    Thanks saads, that was a nice post you have there.

    But, now, let us say, I wish to create a game like TAO. Now, apart from learning how to use the SmartFoxServer, how much of actual Flash do I have to learn?

    P.S.: Also, there is this 'random' aspect in the game. That is, when one unit attacks another, the other unit has a variable chances of blocking. Which would process this request? The XML Socket server or ActionScript? Also, any idea what socket server TAO is using?
     
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