rmered Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 As some of you will know, I am an AFL historian.That's Australian Football League.www.footyjumpers.com is my website.Yes, thanks, it's all very impressive, and wouldn't be so without the contributions of many here, namely, Primal, Gordie, pcgd and jpslapshot. And possibly a few others, sorry if I forgot someone.So here's my question.The makers of AFL 2007, the Aussie Rules equivalent on Madden 2007 (on a MUCH smaller scale) have asked for input on the next phase of their game, namely, throwback uniforms.I have everything they need.However, to this point I've helped them because I am a very nice guy. (Ask anyone, they'll back me up)So they've listed about 130 uniforms that I have documented.Basially all they've done to this point is go through my website like it was a mail order catalogue, "I'll have this one, this one in blue, that one over there, and a few of those".Should I give them the information, in the hope it will promote my website, which is non-profit anyway.Give them everything in return for a few advance copies of the game for my kids and friends?Or ask for cashola?And if so, what arrangement would you think would be appropriate? As paid history consultant, or send them eps files for $50 each? ($50 is an example)What do my learned colleagies think? Oh, and I've got a site.Footy Jumpers Dot Com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doopie Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 I'd like to offer some insight into this, but I cannot do so publicly and the forums will not let me send you a PM. Please email me at doopiebull@hotmail.com if you wish to discuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fkaKrock5cent Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 ask for just some advanced copies and advratisement for your web site(or cash if you need the money) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mac the Knife Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Cash is king. Promotion is a poor second, but it is second.Use any money received to update/promote the site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC97 Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Not sure you can profit off of copyrighted material like that... I would ask for credit in this game and any future games that include the throwback uniforms. --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net  "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzzaf Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 First off, congratulations Rob. Its good to see that your work in historical jumpers will make an impact on video gaming.My thoughts? Any promotion will be minimal and may not even make it onto the game cover/manual itself. I would go for the paid history consultant route as you are in the unique position of knowing every AFL guernsey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphabet Man Posted October 29, 2006 Share Posted October 29, 2006 Yeh, good workBut get the money i think, or atleast a link/advert in the manual twitter.com/thebrainofMatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmered Posted November 2, 2006 Author Share Posted November 2, 2006 Well, here's the deal.No money.They reckon they would prefer to get it wrong than pay someone to get it right.But I do get copies of every game that I want from their library.So I am getting a few games, and will help them in any way I can.And I also get my name in light (well, small print really) as one of the artists.And I will tell EVERYONE how I was consultant on the accuracy of the uniforms. Oh, and I've got a site.Footy Jumpers Dot Com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcgd Posted November 5, 2006 Share Posted November 5, 2006 While you are making requests, could you have them make a version of the game that'll work on an american PS2? Just one copy...that'd be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr79 Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 And I will tell EVERYONE how I was consultant on the accuracy of the uniforms.Unless they still stuff them up in which case it had NOTHING to do with you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmered Posted November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 And I will tell EVERYONE how I was consultant on the accuracy of the uniforms.Unless they still stuff them up in which case it had NOTHING to do with you Exactly, then it was nothing to do with me.Pat, no go on USA PS2. Sorry. They don't think there's a market for them. Oh, and I've got a site.Footy Jumpers Dot Com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Discrim Posted November 15, 2006 Share Posted November 15, 2006 heh, that's what they made swap discs for, pat A strong mind gets high off success, a weak mind gets high off bull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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