Identifying and Measuring Risks on MMOs

Speakers: Steve Snow

Track: Production

Format: Lecture

Experience Level: All

Description: We can't cover all the risks in MMO development efforts but I will summarize the high risk challenges that were faced on Horizons, Auto Assault and we are currently solving on Gods & Heroes. Starting off with team building, core technology ideals and how these relate to talent and tools, moving into current technology challenges or limitations that can commonly come up within the first year of development. Leading to ways to look at development vs. live team and how that may impact your project plans. Finishing with how maintaining a core focus and iteration will ultimately define your project.

Idea Takeaway: Attendees will learn from some of the more common mistakes made on Horizons, Auto Assault and Gods & Heroes along with ways to identify them in advance and ways to approach solutions.

Intended Audience: Those currently evaluating or in MMO development either in a production, engineering, design or an artistic role.