Hello I've been a lurker on these forums for years, and I'm interested in developing a server. I'm most likely going to do a v62 server with fairly high rates, so I don't step on any of the low rate servers toes nor compete with the giants, because that's a losing battle imo. So I'm getting into IT and general game coding, and currently learning Java code along with GMK. I thought making a maple server now as a fun little project on the side would increase my skill/abilities in the language it uses (I think its java im not sure) and also dip my toes into running a small community of people who may or may not like what I've done with my take of the game.
I plan to fund it out of my own pocket, but I have maybe only enough to hold 10-15 active members for 3-4 months and I definitely don't have enough to hire capable developers/designers. So after those 3-4 months I'll either have enough funds through donations or I wont. I don't want to bum out any potential members who'll join up. So my question is "is it worth it?"
Even if I do get a few small donations here or there i'll either refund the money donated or try to pull together some money to push the shut-down date.
Any advice from a vet would be appreciated!
I plan to fund it out of my own pocket, but I have maybe only enough to hold 10-15 active members for 3-4 months and I definitely don't have enough to hire capable developers/designers. So after those 3-4 months I'll either have enough funds through donations or I wont. I don't want to bum out any potential members who'll join up. So my question is "is it worth it?"
Even if I do get a few small donations here or there i'll either refund the money donated or try to pull together some money to push the shut-down date.
Any advice from a vet would be appreciated!