Need some Revenue suggestions - text based RPG

Discussion in 'General Business' started by krishmk, Sep 25, 2009.

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    I am planning to author an unique text based RPG which would focus on collaborative methods. This would be truly web 2.0 as the outcome or occurrence of events in this game will be decided by the fellow gamers (user community) itself.

    For the revenue model, I dont want to depend on third party advertisements (banner, cpc etc.) but create a self-revenue generation within my site itself.

    For this I am thinking about a point based system which could be either Option 1 or Option 2.

    Option 1
    Gamers need points to complete specific activities. They could buy points from me in exchange for real dollars. If this is the case I need to be ready to pay them if they decide to sell back those points for real money.

    Option 2
    Gamers could buy or sell the points within themselves (like a marketplace). Every transaction would be handled by me (like an escrow). And I charge a small commission/service charge for each of these transactions. I need not pay them out of my pocket.

    Which one do you think would be more efficient and easy to maintain. Also share if you have different thoughts on Revenue models for this RPG business.
     
    krishmk, Sep 25, 2009 IP
  2. PQH08

    PQH08 Peon

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    I would suggest option one, but also I suggest getting incentive offers from CPA networks and allow users to complete them for points.
     
    PQH08, Sep 25, 2009 IP
  3. krishmk

    krishmk Well-Known Member

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    thanks for the suggestion.
    Never thought about it before. Seems like a good source for generating revenue as users would be more comfortable to complete free offers rather than buying points for real money.

    Looking for some more ideas.
     
    krishmk, Sep 26, 2009 IP
  4. mentos

    mentos Prominent Member

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    I would say go for both coz it more flexible for player and you.
    In the same time,you should able to sell point to player too to benefit you.
     
    mentos, Sep 26, 2009 IP
  5. Pepsiholic

    Pepsiholic Greenhorn

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    Hi, I know I'm knew and my bright green name looks like I have no idea what I'm talking about - but definitely go with the CPA offers for points. Whilst I haven't done it myself my sister has been very successful with it - and she is by no means internet savvy. (Not like, on the level most people here seem to be.)
     
    Pepsiholic, Sep 26, 2009 IP
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    spidergod Peon

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    Hello

    Will you be making the actual game engine for public release/payment as well?

    thanks
     
    spidergod, Oct 3, 2009 IP
  7. krishmk

    krishmk Well-Known Member

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    Well the game is open to anyone for free. Every gamer would be given free points while joining. There are multiple activities through which the gamer could lose or earn more points.

    However I intend to make the site unique so dont have any intention to sell the game script.
     
    krishmk, Oct 4, 2009 IP