\C2\LF \F8\C1When you're on your way with the product you need to do the following things. \C2Get the basic game up and running, with the main BIG routines in there and working!\C1 Take contact by letter to a lot of software companies, don't just go for the big ones and don't expect an answer in 2-3 days, it might take weeks before they reply. In this first letter just tell them who you are and what your planning to do and ask them if they would be intrested to see a preview of your game. What you have to do is \C2never to give out any working material until you have got a Non-Disclosiure Agreement with the company\C1 in question (this is a paper signed by the company that says that all information/material given to them are to be kept confident and not used in any other way than for evaluation). Once the company have sent you this agreement, and you understand it, put together a preview and include a document wich lists the features of the game. Also write why you think your product would sell good and \C2when you are SURE you can have it ready.\C1 The\BF TIME is very important,\NM remember making a game takes a LONG time!\LF\LF To sell a game to a big company like Virgin, System 3 or US Gold, you'll have to be able to present your game \C2on at least Amiga and an other computer or console.\C1 Megadrive, SNES, ST, PC are some 16bit options. \C2Most companies say they can't afford a "one format release".\C1 Some companies will offer an opportunity to convert your game to other formats, but you should be aware that to master a new system takes a while, and \C2you can never be sure whether your smart solution will work in another enviroment.\C1 If a company gets intrested in your product and wants to buy it, there is some steps you MUST take.\LF\LF \C21.\C1_Ask for a royalty rate in percent on net income both on your version and any eventual conversions.\LF \C22.\C1_Always make sure that you have the contract checked by a lawyer.\LF \C23.\C1_Make sure you fully understand the contract and that you really CAN do what the contract says you HAVE to do!\LF\LF After this you'll have to face the calculating businessmen, the production managers strange ideas, lot's of refuses and demands for changes. \C2 But hang on, in the end it will pay off!\LF\LF \C1If you want to contact us for any reason then write to:\LF\LF \C3Digital Illusions\LF Stallvagen 27:102\LF 35252 Vaxjo\LF Sweden.\LF\LF \C2or Call: +46-470-80239 ask for Fredrik!\LF\LF \C1We are always looking for talented people to join our team (Gfx, music, programming). We will also help you in any way we can so don't hesitate to contact us ok!\XX