I was enthusiastic enough to start designing a space simulation game one year ago (not MMO). It''s something like old Privateer by Origin, but lots more. It may sound ambitious but I think there are many principles implied in this project which were never used before in the games alike. Myself I live in Russia, I''m writer and translator (speech, texts, etc). Creative skills are a "must have" in my job. I plan to complete the design document consisting of top-to-bottom definition of all the game aspects - world, gameplay, character, math&physics, economy, etc. So, it''s done by 1/3 at present but I have some worries about working it out for no use: 1)I really am concerned that when I have it done and presented before game developers/publishers or any other interested party, they may just steal any original ideas and tell farewell to me. Will copyright grant some protection? 2)I want to finish it and sell to any company who''s willing to buy. I don''t set any particular price for it - will accept whoever offer is the best. If they need me further as a designer to take part in the development, I may join. Some people are interested here in Russia but payment is somewhat less then my expectations. Is it possible to find a buyer for a such project in US/Europe? I don''t insist that this design is absolutely a break-through in space simulation games but there may be something interesting and new for gaming funs of this genre. So, what do you think, is it worth to spend time to have it done? Waiting for honest and constructive replies, Nickolay

It''s been said before..ideas are a dime a dozen. Further more, most companies throw out letters with designs whenever they get them and put disclaimers on their pages like "whatever you send to us, it''s our property" to protect themself against lawsuits.

If you want to write designs for games, you already need to be on the inside (or start something yourself)

-Luctus
..I''m also moronophobic
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