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Nafensoriel
KarmaFleet
Goonswarm Federation
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Posted - 2015.11.03 19:58:27 -
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Yeah its getting mildly disturbing that people today assume all game IP lore doesn't belong to the developer. They own the EVE world.. to do anything EVE related CCP needs to give you their nod of approval or explicitly state you can play in their proverbial sandbox of dreams.
Also Mittens Gets Kittens.
Oh come on.. admit it Kittens even make putin look soft and cuddly. Grr goons to aww kittens. |
Nafensoriel
KarmaFleet
Goonswarm Federation
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Posted - 2015.11.03 20:18:34 -
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Key fact about consumerism.. If you keep giving them money you accept the terms of what they provide.
We keep giving them money.. so all those things kinda don't matter. |
Nafensoriel
KarmaFleet
Goonswarm Federation
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Posted - 2015.11.03 21:37:39 -
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Publishing a book...
hmm..
45-65/hr editor + 25-70hr Copy Editor... A good 3 Grand conservatively. More if you actually hire people that actually reads the book and knows proper grammar and spelling.
Cover Art: Eh debatable.. but since this is EVE IP its probably CCP licence + 50-5000 bucks depending on the quality of the artist and the detail you want.
Media format.. Don't remember if MOBI needs a licence or not.. EPUB is free as are most other formats so zero bucks here.
ISBN: ISBNs in canada are free provided certain conditions.. IIRC American/EU rates are 125/unit or something close to that.
Distribution is complex for this one.. North American and European markets have semifree digital publishing.. physical not so free. Id have to ask a few questions to know how much it would run but it aint cheap.
Book printing is again more complex.. but you can assume a standard paperback costs around 9-12 dollars a unit for a 350 page paperback of standard size being sold for between 7-12 dollars. Yes this means you can actually lose money if you get the wrong print on demand service. Plus side.. its very easy to print on demand now so no more mentally ******** lot sizes that YOU have to pay for before you even sell your first copy.
Professional Reviews.. Yeah bet you didnt realize you actually have to PAY for these did ya mister reader? They aint cheap either. around 150-650 per review set from the big lots. You could just put it on the shelf and hope for the best.. but its a product.. reviews are life.
Finally you get hype! Radios are between 250 - 10000 bucks a month depending on station, time, and length. TV can get into the tens of thousands easy. Millions if you are stupid or have a "sure thing". Heck even ad purchasing on the interwebs is a monthly cost.
This is all before the "cuts" come out in the form of personal time.. Bills gotta get paid ya know.
/Reference Published a few technical manuals. Were paid for by the business but damn I never knew how expensive that crap could be until I had done it.
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Nafensoriel
KarmaFleet
Goonswarm Federation
172
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Posted - 2015.11.04 01:18:29 -
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No its just the Mittani effect. You see it when he undocks and people sperg themselves trying to kill him. Post his name in the forums attached to something and you have an instantly polarized topic. It could be "The mittani prefers grape jelly to strawberry jam" and people will still go nuts.
The RMT claim is laughable when put into actual context as well. No items were sold and it wasnt a sustainable business model. It was a one time event that someone didnt think out very clearly first. Sh*t happens and people make mistakes.
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