vicklemos: Looks like DotEmu isnt also
going that ok, too. ;( budejovice: What a weird thing for her to say...
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1. Put some files on the internet
2. Keep 70% of the money people throw at you
It just doesn't seem like it should be as hard as people are making it! :)
1) Distribution agreements are required for each game. Lots and lots of expensive lawyers, especially if the site sells internationally, and they need to be periodically renewed. The other parties may want to change terms, requiring more expensive negotiation.
2) Good server admins are necessary and expensive
3) Customer support
4) Programmers to maintain the website
5) Servers and bandwidth cost a lot
6) Finance people to work out how to price games
7) A team to keep manage publishing new games for sale
8) Office space
9) Benefits for all employees, above and beyond salary
10) Taxes, fees, etc
11) Management to make sure the above work together and get paid
Businesses are a lot harder than most people think. That's why so many new businesses fail.
darthspudius: It's not something to worry about, it is simply irritating. Like a rash of you nut sack! You can live with it, it won't necessarily bother you but some times it itches in the most irritating way.
NWN_babayaga: Irritating it is and i dont like to down or up vote on oppinions like i am in a theater applauding or shouting down a performance. Thats why i sometimes feel sitting in a bad theater because of the drama around oppinions from people with to little stuff happening in their life trying to jump on an illusionary throne!
Oh and i hate groupies who only vote for their imaginary best friend or hero because there is nothing more embarrasing as to give up your own power . And i love POWER!
Are you sure you aren't being downvoted for being incoherent?