[Gai Daigoji]

Hey all,

I joined HLP a few days back and my first post was about a new FS2 campaign I am working on after creating a very long script for it. (See sig)

But enough of that.

I have only just seen the information on the net about Derek Smart and his company attempting to gain the Freespace rights.

Now you see am almost finished at Uni (Studing games design and programming, only have 3 months left) and a bunch of us (10 people) were going to create our own company after we finish.

We have the money and have already been to four banks with business plans for loans etc for forming the company (if anyone has made there own business before then they know what am talking about)

Interplay has been selling rights to games left and right for very cheap prices (One I believe went for only 8k?)

Can you see were this is leading?

The 10 of us are all very big fans of Freespace (As are all of you) and we've been thinking: "Wouldn't it be good if WE could get the rights for Freespace rather then Derek" Not only would it be good for us, working on a game we love for our first product but we could also get all the insight, story line help from you guys - the community.

Like I said we have the funding and were willing to do it, would that be acceptible to you guys? I mean if you'd rather leave the idea of a retail Freespace game then thats fine by me, we can work on something else but I just thought that it would be good for my team and it would also be good for you guys as you'd get all the input you wanted into its production.

Oh, before I finish up here I can confirm that Derek still does NOT have the rights to Freespace.

Anyways I look forward to what you have to say

[chris_2xtreme]

I say do it, save freespace from Derek Smart and HLP and the rest of freespace fandom will be in your debt.

may i wish you, your friends and whatever you call your company good luck if you win the rights.

[Bri_Dog]

Good Luck

[Blue Lion]

*cough*pipe dream*cough*

[karajorma]

Talk to [V] about securing their plotline and most of us will be a lot happier about it

[Gai Daigoji]

Originally posted by karajorma
Talk to [V] about securing their plotline and most of us will be a lot happier about it

I've already e-mailed [V] with a plan and if at all possible they could offer the plotline they had in the works after FS2, should Interplay confirm they are selling the Freespace rights.

[aldo_14]

IIRC DaveB put the rights for FS at being worth around $600,000.

[Flipside]

If you can pull it off, you will earn the gratitude of the entire community. But obviously, after paying for a thing like that, you will want to use it, theres no use shelling out for a license just to keep us happy.

No matter what you decide to use it for if you get it, I'm sure you'll get the communities full support, I only ask that you keep us up to date on how development goes, and remain open to suggestions, even if you choose to completely ignore them

Good Luck

[chris_2xtreme]

THAT MUCH!!!!!!  


Are you sure DaveB wasn't overexaggerating?

[Mongoose]

Best of luck to you!   Please, save Freespace!

[Singh]

Originally posted by chris_2xtreme
THAT MUCH!!!!!!  


Are you sure DaveB wasn't overexaggerating?

Actually, its the best case scenario; might be higher.....

[Gai Daigoji]

Originally posted by aldo_14
IIRC DaveB put the rights for FS at being worth around $600,000.

That sounds a little high, but if DaveB is right then it won't be that any longer since Interplay are selling the rights for games left and right at very low prices.

Again it all depends IF Interplay will sell the Freespace rights, they may keep it and not allow anyone to use it just like they did after FS2 with [V]

[Striker]

To elaborate on whats been said, the reason why we dislike the idea of Derek getting it is because he has blalant disreguard for the community and our ideas and dreams of FS3. He came in telling us that, like it or not, hes getting the liscence and doing as he pleases. The fact that you came to us first and asked us for our permission proves you are a real fan. You have my full support. I just hope you can get that kinda money. If at all possible, I think all of us would appreciate to see any work you've done in the past. Just so we know what we're dealing with. I'm confident it surpasses a certain hated game designer's games by lightyears. Thanks, and good luck.

[jdjtcagle]

Originally posted by karajorma
Talk to [V] about securing their plotline and most of us will be a lot happier about it

Karajorma speaks the truth...

I think it would be cool if it were to happen, but if it's not the original :V: plot it's nothing more than a Fan-Made game

[ionia23]

Derek should just fess up.

FS3 will not be a first person sim.

it'll be a first person go-cart racing game.

Freespace 3: Vasuda-Kart X-Treme

[Falcon]

What will your comapany's name be? Maybe HLP can help you guys select one.

[jdjtcagle]

Originally posted by ionia23
Derek should just fess up.


Freespace 3: Vasuda-Kart X-Treme

[aldo_14]

Originally posted by chris_2xtreme
THAT MUCH!!!!!!  


Are you sure DaveB wasn't overexaggerating?

Nope.  This is the business world, after all.  FS2 may have flopped somewhat, but it's still a brand name with a very good reputation (classic status).  Also, as soon as someone expresses an interest, the price goes up - it's only cheap if there's no demand.

[Vertigo1]

Two thumbs up here.

[vyper]

Look Gai,

I'm in the same boat as you - me and some mates are starting a business and let me tell you, this kind of sentimentalism is lethal.

Freespace 2 would not be a big hitter for you, and you'd have a nightmare trying to market it esp. from the UK.  

I say go with something new, something unique to you guys and then maybe come back and think about fs3.