Non-Profit devs? ForEVER?

[Phantom03]

I noticed that, like quite a few MMO's, Planeshift has no way of making any money whatsoever. Basically all the proper MMO's i have heard of have some way of making money, be it subscription like World of Warcraft, optional subscription for improvement like Runescape, the NX Cash system in that ghey (pardon the insult) little game Meyple Story or the one-off payments of games like City of Villains. But Planeshift has nothing.
I'm not saying I WANT this to happen (which i definitely don't; i dont want these rich-in-rw people running around with 1337Z0R!!!!11one!shift+1 weapons just because they have the money to spare) but do the PS devs have plans?

[BlackAcre]

It seems counterintuitive, but they have no plans of making money on this ever.

[Karyuu]

This is a hobby, and we do it for fun :] The aim is to create a completely fully free MMO with absolutely no strings attached, so if this goal ever changes, a lot of the devs will just put up their hands and leave - because we're not here to involve money.

[Netty]

Not only are they not making money, it seems they're paying for some things out of their own pockets, such as webhosting for website and forum, which is quite commendable. =)

[Xordan]

And we're all already loaded...

Ok so maybe not. But just like people play sport for a hobby, we develop PS as our hobby Aren't we cool?

[Lilie]

I think its amazing how nice some people can be. I also have to say I am impressed. This is what I call using your hobby for good use. 

[beau]

they have jobs other than PS. they probably split it 75 : 25 between them and the PS project.

[Phantom03]

Yeah I guess it's nice, but i quote from Beau, "they probably split it 75:25 between them and the PS project" Doesnt that make a total of 100? So their lives are 100% well, job and game devving? My point being, i'd think the devs would occasionally want a reward for their devotion to this, or at least give them some slack to fit some more into that 75:25? Perhaps a donation section would suit you guys?

[Xordan]

Perhaps a donation section would suit you guys?

We don't currently accept monetary donations. We have no real need for them right now! However, the engine we use does. Feel free to donate to them http://www.crystalspace3d.com/tikiwiki/tiki-index.php?page=Project+Donations

[Karyuu]

The greatest reward for me personally is just seeing people happy and optimistic about the project :] It's the best motivation, too.

[Netty]

I also see it as an "arena" for trying one's skills, be it coding or graphics or audio. Something that can either be one's own satisfaction or to put on a resume later. =)

[Waylander]

Yeah I guess it's nice, but i quote from Beau, "they probably split it 75:25 between them and the PS project" Doesnt that make a total of 100? So their lives are 100% well, job and game devving? My point being, i'd think the devs would occasionally want a reward for their devotion to this, or at least give them some slack to fit some more into that 75:25? Perhaps a donation section would suit you guys?

75:25 is a ratio, therefore it is exactly like 3:1 in every way, and can not be related to any other number unless said number is added to the ratio (or stated beforehand).

I'm sure the spend a good amount of time to themselves...and to worshipping me.

[zorbels]

The greatest reward for me personally is just seeing people happy and optimistic about the project :] It's the best motivation, too.

Zorbels breaks out the pom poms "Gooooo planeshift and dev team!"  I love this place 

[Peacer]

make a donating account then i've been thinking of donating.

which i definitely don't; i dont want these rich-in-rw people running around with 1337Z0R!!!!11one!shift+1 weapons just because they have the money to spare

I don't think donating would give en in-game award, helping to improove the game will though :](if u get a bugged weapon nd report it)

[Karyuu]

You guys are forgetting that we have no idea how to spend donations to PS itself ;} If you want to pay for someone's rent, by all means donate. But we don't know how to split such things fairly, nor would we know what to do with such money, because it wouldn't help the project itself. We already do as much as we can, so if you really want to help, donate to CS or Fragnetics.