Suggestion

[Oo-Savage-oO]

I dont know if this is the rite place to post it but i couldn't find any where else. I want you all to give you your ideas of what you think of this.

Since I am not that old I don't have a paypal, yet I could ofcourse use my dads but I dont wanna. But I wanna create a game, not for earning money just for a hobby. If I create a game on a free domain and a free host(a good host allowing minute crons, and domain s cz.cc) but dont add the donator pack system, add donator days but making it not for real life cash for in game points

What do u guys say will this plan work or will no one join my game due to free host and domain

[Danny696]

No free hosts will allow minute crons :/

[Jordan Palmer]

I wouldn't advise it, running a game for a hobby is fine but running a live game on a free host with a free domain is really stupid and shouldn't ever be done.

My advice would be get your dad to buy you a domain $8-$10, and a years web hosting $100 max. and then setup your own game using a open source engine

[a_bertrand]

I don't fully agree here. You can certainly start with all free, no domain and no payed hosting and see how it goes. If it works then start by find a cheap hosting but otherwise it would be just money trashed as most of those hobby project end up with nothing...

[Jaaaacccckkk]

I remember using free hosts and domains when i very first started out, it wasn't all bad i suppose.

There's a massive list of free open MMORPG source scripts out there, some don't use crons.

It's a good way to learn, viewing scripts ready made, making additions to them and then digging deeper.

Good luck anyways, i don't know much free hosts anymore.

I used freehostia when i started out, but i hear they cost now.

[Curt]

I also started out on a free host...with nothing at all invested toward my game except for my time....

Since you are developing a game simply as a hobby and you dont want any kind of donations, then a free host would be your best choice...otherwise your hobby will cost you money out your own pocket.

However if your game does gain a good amount of active players, the free host will push you buy paid hosting i believe.

I will admit a free host is a turn off for many gamers but its mainly the quality and how interesting the game actually is that keeps players around...

so since this is merely a hobby for you...you should be ok on a free host...

Also if you end up using mccodes, there is a mod in the forums where you can get rid of Cron Jobs all together ;)

Have fun with your hobby :D

[Jordan Palmer]

I guess it all comes down to what script is used ect, As free hosts usually have over crowded servers so that means site will be slower and for someone with a slow internet that can be a major turn off so to speak.

I would personally get a open source script and work with it, build your skills and then offer then as a service, Sooner or later you'll start earning and after a while you'll be able to run a game on your income

[Oo-Savage-oO]

I got a paid host from a friend but what about domain, is cz.cc o.k

[sniko]

I used free everything when I started out, free engine (mccodes ver.Lite, domain (sub-domain), hosting). The game was popular in my school, a lot of active players daily. Using all the free stuff gained me experience when owning a game, such as setting up a story line, keeping the economy to a tight scale, and a big factor, security.

If you do go with the free domain, once you have gained a little more experience with running a game, move onto a real domain, one you have to pay for. Which will bring more dedicated text based player to the game, as, in my opinion, a paid domain look more professional, therefore they are more likely to dedicate their time towards playing your game.

Thanks for reading

-sniko