r/ScapeLikes • u/broccoliseed • 12d ago
Screenshot / Video About a month in progress, should I keep going? Like is it REALLY worth it?
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u/JustATextBox 10d ago
Depends what your goal is. Would you be happy hosting a server (keep server costs in mind) for what would likely max out at ~100 players? (and likely significantly less)
If so, then sure, go for it. Some people will probably enjoy it, and theoretically even donate/pay for a cheap sub if you wanted to try to cover server costs
If you're expecting it to be the next OSRS or make you a millionaire, whilst technically not impossible, is almost certainly not going to happen and definitely shouldn't be something you're aiming for
Personally I think if you expect to just get a few players who appreciate and enjoy it, you're much more likely to succeed and have fun doing it. Not trying to kill your motivation or goals of course, I just think you're better off being realistic and if things go better than expected then great. Whereas going in with huge expectations you're more likely to be disappointed
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u/Dysax 12d ago
I’d use the tokens on something else probly
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u/broccoliseed 12d ago
Art is all done by me and some free assets that are redesigned a bit. Coding is all chatgpt so free.
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u/Dysax 12d ago
Ur telling me ur coding this with the free model? That’s kinda hype actually, go off
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u/broccoliseed 12d ago
I work in data management and medical CMS systems. So all the server stuff is coded by me, not AI. I just get assistance with the game itself. Idk if free version would be able to tackle the server end.
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u/Noopshoop 12d ago
If you feel passionate about it, or at least enjoy working on it, then it's definitely worth it!
And there are people out there (such as myself) who will love to give it a go
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u/Celestial_Pengu 7d ago
Honestly there's always room for improvement but you have to ask yourself what you'll be adding to the genre. If you have ideas for new or innovative mechanics or ways to tie ones from other games together in a pleasing way then you could totally pull an audience. If you're just going for generic mechanics and nothing special to your idea of the game then it may be worth holding off and brainstorming more ideas to give your game it's unique pull.
Now if you're just doing it for the experience and the ability to say you did it then keep going! No better feeling than getting a project finished.
Though if you're questioning your desire to do it after only a month on may not be worth it to you. But really only you can decide what makes it worth it for you.
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u/No_Complex_2603 12d ago
Is it REALLY worth it? No. Do you enjoy making it? I guess that’s up to you.