Crazy Idea

[Savant]

Ok so here I go,
I have this crazy server idea that I've been working on for a while. I've been doing it all solo building, and making custom plugins out the wazoo. I think its about time I go public but I am worried that someone will steal my idea. Its far out and would take a lot of work for someone to copy it but I am still worried that a larger network or company will come along and do it for themselves before I launch. Should I request for help (builders, developers, investors) and pitch my idea, or should I stay quiet and continue to work alone? I am starting to lose interest in this idea even though I've had it for over a few years. Any advice would be much appreciated!

Thanks,
- Savant

 

[Cubed_]

Sorry, seeing as the post is a bit vague, what % have you completed, and how long approximately before you could publicly open the server?

 

[Eclipss]

You can pm me what the server is and i can help you its ok i will not release it or make a server exactly the same (Mainly cause idk how to make servers)

 

[Savant]

Sorry, seeing as the post is a bit vague, what % have you completed before you could publicly open the server?

The problem is its very large. I've got done around 75% of the development / plugin work although there is still much more building that needs to be done which I cannot handle. Only good part is that once I release I can add a LOAD more which makes it more complex.

 

[Cubed_]

The problem is it's very large. I've got done around 75% of the development / plugin work although there is still much more building that needs to be done which I cannot handle.

Is it a game type? It all depends on if you're ready... Seeing as it's all up to you, consider the facts: Do you have enough time to finish and see it through? Do you have the necessary funds to maintain and start a server? Do you know how to effectively run a server? Most importantly, Do you want to start and run a Minecraft server?

If you are going to go through with it, make a list of the things you still need (i.e: 3 builds, 4 custom plugins etc.), then figure out what you can't do yourself (i.e: Need a plugin that you, yourself can't develop). Finally, post on McM, or another forum that you're looking for certain people to make plugins, builds etc. If you're really worried about secrecy, just add them on skype and discuss terms / pricing, then once you're satisfied and are about to go through with the deal, tell them the "idea". Make sure you have people in place for when the server is being run and make sure you find a good host for your needs.

If you decide you aren't going to go through with the server idea, consider your options: 1.) Sell the work you've done (exclusively) to someone for money, a rank or anything else 2.) Quit the project 4.) Make it something that becomes a new major game mode and sell the plugins / files needed for it to work (non-exclusively).

I hope you choose whatever fits you best, and I wish you the best of luck

 

[Savant]

Is it a game type? It all depends on if you're ready... Seeing as it's all up to you, consider the facts: Do you have enough time to finish and see it through? Do you have the necessary funds to maintain and start a server? Do you know how to effectively run a server? Most importantly, Do you want to start and run a Minecraft server?

If you are going to go through with it, make a list of the things you still need (i.e: 3 builds, 4 custom plugins etc.), then figure out what you can't do yourself (i.e: Need a plugin that you, yourself can't develop). Finally, post on McM, or another forum that you're looking for certain people to make plugins, builds etc. If you're really worried about secrecy, just add them on skype and discuss terms / pricing, then once you're satisfied and are about to go through with the deal, tell them the "idea". Make sure you have people in place for when the server is being run and make sure you find a good host for your needs.

If you decide you aren't going to go through with the server idea, consider your options: 1.) Sell the work you've done (exclusively) to someone for money, a rank or anything else 2.) Quit the project 4.) Make it something that becomes a new major game mode and sell the plugins / files needed for it to work (non-exclusively).

I hope you choose whatever fits you best, and I wish you the best of luck

Thanks for the advice!
I think I am going to put some more work into it and launch.

 

[XerisAU]

Just make all developers or builders sign a Non Disclosure Agreement so they cannot leak your idea.

 

[Cubed_]

Thanks for the advice!
I think I am going to put some more work into it and launch.

Np, also:

Just make all developers or builders sign a Non Disclosure Agreement so they cannot leak your idea.

Non disclosure agreements would work, except if the person you're hiring is under 18, in that case make sure you get a parent or legal gaurdian to sign for them...