this is just a general idea on what it cost to Run a normal game server
Contact and purchase information :
July 24th 2006
Purchasing :
If you wish to license the server software, the current license cost is $10,000 US. This entitles you to run 1 server with your resources and with no exclusivity and in any language other than German. The German Language is exclusively licensed.
If you wish to license any other language exclusively you can do all except for English. Any server currently running a language you wish to make exclusive will also be able to run for the time of their contract. Exclusive licensing is priced according to the market and is significantly more.
Server license Includes (as defined by contract) :
- Version 1.6 Runtimes
- Add On Editor - Allows editing/creating of NPC and Items
- Unlimited T4C client licenses for your server
Renewals:
Currently each licensee is required to pay a $3000 dollar per year renewal of their license.
Lease Options :
You may lease a copy of the server software from us at a cost of $825 dollars per month and a setup cost of $1500 US. This is a fully functional hosted server of the latest build and you would have access to modify it. It is maintained on our network using our game servers and databases. The hosting also includes web hosting space and access to the database of the server. The site will come with the ability to take payments using paypal.
The pricing on this page may change at any time. No pricing is final until the terms of your contract are finalized.
Optional Software:
Enhanced map editor - Allows for complete customization of the world maps and the servers full WDA. This is a WYSIWYG editor off all game map content and will sell for 1600.00. It is also subject to 320.00 per year maintenance.