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Thread: Creating my own space business!! But I need help first.
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SonofKashyyk
Sun Jul 03, 2005 1:32 pm
#1
Hello funseekers!
I want to offer my Corvette/ISD destroyingskills to anyone trying to get to Master Pilot, be they Rebel, Imp (for corvette), or Freelance.
But here's my question guys, how much should I charge? What's fair?
Rebel Corvette - $$
Imp Corvette (harder thanRebel)- $$
ISD - $$
Please respond if you actually have some figures, not just to say, "I do it for free!". I gotta feed my spacemonkey kids.
Message Edited by SonofKashyyk on 07-03-2005 01:49 PM
Attacca
Sun Jul 03, 2005 1:55 pm
#3
I always fly for free - I enjoy it, and it gives me an excuse to fly. If I don't feel like flying, I say no.
I've been payed before, sometimes if they offer me cash I'll take it. But I've never charged a fee.
R5-G8
Sun Jul 03, 2005 1:56 pm
#4
I do it for fun if I have the time spare...
And so many other people are the same, that you'll be lucky to find someone gullible enough to actually pay you for it
And so many other people are the same, that you'll be lucky to find someone gullible enough to actually pay you for it
psikobunny
Sun Jul 03, 2005 1:57 pm
#5
Duties for credits, missions for free. The money's more consistent that way.
Attacca
Sun Jul 03, 2005 2:07 pm
#6
On the other hand, when I help with missions I reserve the right to blow up as much as I want, so I usually come away well compensated in gear and credits.
psikobunny
Sun Jul 03, 2005 2:21 pm
#7
Attacca wrote:
On the other hand, when I help with missions I reserve the right to blow up as much as I want, so I usually come away well compensated in gear and credits.
I'm dying for a day when I help someone in a mission vs t4 Black Suns, and loot a helmet. Will they notice? Will I tell them? I just don't know... *evilgrin*
MBK1011
Sun Jul 03, 2005 2:53 pm
#8
psikobunny wrote:
Attacca wrote:
On the other hand, when I help with missions I reserve the right to blow up as much as I want, so I usually come away well compensated in gear and credits.
I'm dying for a day when I help someone in a mission vs t4 Black Suns, and loot a helmet. Will they notice? Will I tell them? I just don't know... *evilgrin*
careful ive been doing that with a mate as he gets the duties, but i out dmg him all the time suffice to say he is not wanting me around when hes trying to get a helmet
SonofKashyyk
Sun Jul 03, 2005 5:45 pm
#9
Well, I guess I'll have to stick to Bounty hunitng to feed my spacemonkeys. Besides, it is a lot of fun to help with the Corvette and hear the praise from those you help.
Okay then, free of charge.
KaylBreinhar
Sun Jul 03, 2005 6:48 pm
#10
Paying for the ISD is kinda iffy, because you never know if you're going to run into someone like me, who takes the time to check on the ISD from time to time to verify the condition is staying static.
I would go by the amount you could make running a T4 duty in an hour, which should be around 100-150k (125k for academic purposes). Then split that by 60 to figure out how much per minute your time costs.
Obviously, it would NOT be in a pilot's best interests to keep you on the clock if the Vette hasn't spawned in three hours.
125,000 / 60 = ~2085-2100cr/min. (2083.3....3 actual). So if he contracts your services and you spend two hours finding (due to a bum spawn) and destroying the Vette, that's 250k. Obviously, in this occurrence, it would behoove your "employer" to ask you to split off and contact him later when HE finds the Vette - sort of like asking a cabbie to come back later (if he's not busy) vs. having him wait. He'll most likely do both, but you'll pay a lot more for the latter.
If he spots it, sends you a /tell and you start charging from the time you launch and it takes 10 minutes total, 21000 credits. Plus anything he owes you for prior services (like futzing around Kessel for 30+ minutes looking for a Vette).
I would go by the amount you could make running a T4 duty in an hour, which should be around 100-150k (125k for academic purposes). Then split that by 60 to figure out how much per minute your time costs.
Obviously, it would NOT be in a pilot's best interests to keep you on the clock if the Vette hasn't spawned in three hours.
125,000 / 60 = ~2085-2100cr/min. (2083.3....3 actual). So if he contracts your services and you spend two hours finding (due to a bum spawn) and destroying the Vette, that's 250k. Obviously, in this occurrence, it would behoove your "employer" to ask you to split off and contact him later when HE finds the Vette - sort of like asking a cabbie to come back later (if he's not busy) vs. having him wait. He'll most likely do both, but you'll pay a lot more for the latter.
If he spots it, sends you a /tell and you start charging from the time you launch and it takes 10 minutes total, 21000 credits. Plus anything he owes you for prior services (like futzing around Kessel for 30+ minutes looking for a Vette).
Message Edited by KaylBreinhar on 07-03-2005 09:50 PM
SonofKashyyk
Sun Jul 03, 2005 8:11 pm
#11
I like that idea about charging the same as a BS duty..That makes sense to me
And about you checking the SD, I don't mind dying there because there is no decay...If in fact you can kill me.
Darth-Malus
Mon Jul 04, 2005 4:14 am
#12
Being a Master Pilot is like owning a pickup truck... someone always wants you to come over and help them out.
SonofKashyyk wrote:
Does anyone out there charge for these services?
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