Question for "Successful" GS users
Player_E
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I have been thinking lately about an idea that would involve having a successful app that generates decent income, so I go to those of you who have such an app.
Have you ever thought about taking earnings from you app and paying someone to put it into actual code and adding features such as game center?
I had this idea and thought that if someone were to pay an outside source to code their game it shouldn't cost more than $2,000 and i'm sure it would bring great benefits with the added features.
Have you ever thought about taking earnings from you app and paying someone to put it into actual code and adding features such as game center?
I had this idea and thought that if someone were to pay an outside source to code their game it shouldn't cost more than $2,000 and i'm sure it would bring great benefits with the added features.
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You can also outsource your programming to outside of the U.S at a discount, but make sure to read reviews, get really good references, and again, don't pay up front.
You would be looking at somewhere around the 2-3K range to outsource programming in other countries.
Make sure you have a hit title on your hands! I would really study the market before venturing into dropping that kind of money into an app though
Try websites like Guru.com to find people to program your game
Good luck!
Hmm didnt think it was really that expensive. I actually go to a college where there is a class focused on xcode and making apps. I am not enrolled in this class, but I was thinking maybe talk to a few students that are and i'm sure they would be happy to do it for a "cheaper" budget.
If you want a student to do your app, you could get it in stores, but will it be polished, bug free, and well made? Depends on what you're looking to do, if you just want to get an app in the store, and aren't fussy about quality, then have a student do one.
If you're looking to make some money, and earn some income, and start your own brand, then you want someone with experience, and a professional, with references.
With looking at some students, you may find that "Diamond in the rough" so to speak, but I doubt your going to find anyone who has published good titles, nor has a real good feel for the app store.
This is a good place to start, but Gamesalad will not allow you to alter an app via xcode, so it would have to be re-coded all over again if you choose to go the xcode route.
Good luck!
The appstore is a gamble, sometimes you win, sometimes you don't
Personally, I don't see the point in remaking a GS game. If the game isn't good enough in GS, why would recreating it in native code and adding a couple of features make it any better?
I say stick within the limitations of GS and get creative ;-) And have patience. I'm sure we'll get Game Center etc... probably a lot sooner than it would be if you waited for your game to be coded!