Thread: Help with making a Battle.net type interface...

I am a capatilist like yourself - and would like to be of help to you.

First you need a web SERVER - This can be any old computer, preferrably a high-end comp.

The Server should probably run Apache! or Websphere or whatever it's called it's FREE software that turns the PC into a Web Server.

The web page itself should be easy to setup and cost little $$ except for time you can barter for profit-sharing.

Here's where the complicated parts come in. Do you want ppl to have to download special software or will this be just web based?
*special software would be like GamespyArcade (www.gamespy.com)

Other things will complicate this also, such as if we want to keep track of players - how will you do this - game hosts would have to have software to report game scores and players.

Constant tweeking of Database to keep stats and site current.]

You will probably need to purchase a high-end Merchant Processing Account from a company with SSL encryption if you expect a decent amount of players who are cashing in/out winnings.

*Make sure it's all legal since this may be considered gambling and you may have to move site operations to the tropics.*

Costs:
SERVER (pc running Apache) : $0(if have old pc) - $900(new)
DOMAIN REGISTRATION : $50 - $700/yr.
MERCHANT ACNT. : $??/mo.
CABLE/DSL Hookup : $40-50/mo.
*Special Software, Database,
Web Site, Hacking, Security : $MONEY/BARTER/PROFIT-SHARE


Late.

This doesn't belong on this board. If one of the moderators will kindly move this elsewhere...

Quzah.

Please do not bump threads. Thank you,
Kermi3