Recruiting Devs for substantial L2 Project

[KiLLaH]

Note to the staff: I know this is a double post from the Off-Topic thread, but I figured I would get more Dev visibility here. If this is a problem, please immediately send me a PM and I will remove it. Thanks.

 

I am currently recruiting the following for a large L2 project. I understand that this forum is over-saturated with job openings for server that will probably die within the next couple months, weeks, days, hours.

 

First and foremost, that isn't what I am looking for. Let me be very clear about that. This is as much a business venture as it is hosting a public server. I have very realistic goals in a planned timeline. Just looking for people willing to come on board to help me get there.

 

A little about me:

 

- Double major in Business Admin and English Education with a minor in History from the Ohio State University.

 

- 25 years old

 

- Been playing Lineage 2 for a few years with some time spent behind the scenes in administration, however this will be my first attempt running the show. Being new in the ownership community I find as much a blessing than anything else. Why? Because I don't have a rep a community can use as an excuse not to join.

 

- I am very, very organized and very, very dedicated. Once I sink my teeth in something I find it very hard to let go. I expect anyone working with me to develop the same kind of passion for this project as I have.

 

- I am an easy person to work for if you are motivated to get stuff done. However, if your not I am also an easy person to help you on your way out the door. I reward hard work with promotions and pay and I have problem firing someone for having a bad attitude.

 

- I currently have the website paid for and the forums are being setup now.

 

What I am looking to fill immediately:

 

- Server and Client side Devs. I plan on taking everything that works on private servers and implementing it and taking what doesn't work and trashing it. Things I would like to see included are things like working epic raid bosses, a working in game Community Board system, a working Command Channel, etc.

 

- mySQL enthusiast and web coders for the website and forums. This is what I like to call the "handshake" when it comes to developing a community. Regardless of how great a server is, if the website and forums aren't appealing, it isn't going to work from the get-go.

 

- A few talented Graphic Artists and photoshop gurus for originality of the site and forums.

 

-Server will contain heavily modified L2J (to stay legal) files set either in HB or (if I can get enough Devs to meet my expectations) Freya.

 

What I would like to obtain in the near future (as in AFTER I find an exemplary Dev staff):

 

- Dedicated GMs and forum moderators. People with experience are key and don't expect to carry on the same alias's you have used before. I want anonymity among my staff so we won't carry any kind of bad rep into the project.

 

- A couple graphic artists to help put finer touches on the website and forums. In some cases this is almost as important as coders and devs. These people put flare, artistry, and mystique that pull players in. Again, experience is key.

 

- Anyone willing to financially partner up. Not too important to me as I am fully capable of doing this on my own and am willing to, however I would be willing to partner up with someone.

 

All applicants must be 20+ years of age, English speaking, and have a kickass get-it-done attitude. If this sounds appealing to you feel free to send me a PM on the forums and I will set up an interview.

 

I look forward to hearing from you.

 

KiLLaH

[Tryskell]

Well, I like your enthusiasm (or whatever it's in english), but some things bother me :

 

- you are asking a full team without even talking of project itself (except chronicle). What is the use to have all those "slaves" only for you ?

- you got no programming knowledge (or at least, your studies don't help a lot). This is the main problem. Do you know the number of people asking for "slaves" without knowing anything about the software ? They're a lot.

 

Anyway, gl to your project, but take care because you ask perhaps "too much" (around what... 10 differents jobs ?). And explore L2J project itself, else you will have problems for sure.

 

My hints are only because you made efforts to do a "Tryskell-post". Aka massive & well-written structured text.

[scrubs]

Sorry but I think you're wrong with the 20+ years of age limit.

 

I've been active with L2 since I've been 14 (18 now).

When I was 15, I became GM on L2 Revenge (the real one), of course I had to "Fake" my age there aswell.. but that just proves that age doesn't really matter.. it's your attitude that matters.

[KiLLaH]

Well, I like your enthusiasm (or whatever it's in english), but some things bother me :

 

- you are asking a full team without even talking of project itself (except chronicle). What is the use to have all those "slaves" only for you ?

- you got no programming knowledge (or at least, your studies don't help a lot). This is the main problem. Do you know the number of people asking for "slaves" without knowing anything about the software ? They're a lot.

 

Anyway, gl to your project, but take care because you ask perhaps "too much" (around what... 10 differents jobs ?). And explore L2J project itself, else you will have problems for sure.

 

My hints are only because you made efforts to do a "Tryskell-post". Aka massive & well-written structured text.

 

I understand what you are saying, that it would be beneficial to have a background in programming, however i see too often where server owners devote a good amount of time coding and not enough time organizing/scheduling/planning and thats why you see these projects fail time and time again. I believe that if i were to approach this as a structured and organized business  model and surround myself with people that know what don't and can fill in the gaps that this can be a very successful project.

 

Concerning your question about lack of content offered, that's because until i find devs that meet my requirements through an interview process there isn't much else i can disclose other than what i already have. I appreciate your advice and concern however and will consider it.

 

Sorry but I think you're wrong with the 20+ years of age limit.

 

I've been active with L2 since I've been 14 (18 now).

When I was 15, I became GM on L2 Revenge (the real one), of course I had to "Fake" my age there aswell.. but that just proves that age doesn't really matter.. it's your attitude that matters.

 

Age has been a bit of a taboo subject Ive noticed and i would be willing to reconsider on a case by case basis, however most individuals of a younger age have situations and events transpiring at that age that it doesn't offer them the time to meet the specific needs i am demanding. It isn't a question of maturity.

[KiLLaH]

bump

[sharpshoot3r]

Hello!

I agree with you that a programmer can't handle a whole server, even if he's experienced enough. Always, in any other job/project, there should be a brain existing. The programmer cannot handle the whole proccess of building the server, from its coding, advertisement and publicity 'till the most difficult and inescapable situations.

 

I'm about to send you a PM.

[KiLLaH]

bump

[Matim]

Sorry but I think you're wrong with the 20+ years of age limit.

 

I've been active with L2 since I've been 14 (18 now).

When I was 15, I became GM on L2 Revenge (the real one), of course I had to "Fake" my age there aswell.. but that just proves that age doesn't really matter.. it's your attitude that matters.

 

It just depends from personality.

[FallenDream]

bump

 

Dude, you've got mail :)

[KiLLaH]

Temp forums are up

 

http://www.escapeL2.com

[KiLLaH]

New homepage and forums. Come check them out. We have set up a Freya 10x and have already purchased a temp server to test the files out.

 

Update: Still looking for creative devs for coding our Freya files and we are in heavy need of a web coder. Both positions are paying positions so message me now or visit the forums at www.escapel2.com/forums or through the homepage and message "Phreak" or "Dark Knight"

[freshasfruit]

holy shit that is one high budget intro

[freshasfruit]

any info on this project??

[Sido]

what can i say, i was in for quite long time.

 

the guy is trusty, if u give what u have and get what u want.

 

but if u want to work and try to put ur hart and so long, to create a fammily out there, it not worth.

i tryed to gather ppl and put this project on his feets but ended with leaving it because no one cared.

 

if i wanted to be payed he would pay me, but was not what i searched for.

[freshasfruit]

this project is no more?