Being commissioned as a mapper for the first time.

[Darakudemon]

I have a few questions to ask about how the process ussualy works for most of the senior commercial workers. 


1. How do you base your required pay and such?


2. What to use to create a binding contract to not get screwed over?


3. What to use to receive payment(s)? (i.e. Paypal)

 

[Andar]

I suggest you read through the classified forum - that is for paid work, and there you can compare the prices and terms-of-service for other mappers.

 

[Shaz]

Note - Classifieds is for people who are skilled at what they do.  Please don't post there unless you are very good at mapping (ie - your quality of work is good enough to ask for payment)

 

[Darakudemon]

Note - Classifieds is for people who are skilled at what they do.  Please don't post there unless you are very good at mapping (ie - your quality of work is good enough to ask for payment)

I've already been commissioned by someone, I was just asking for some pointers for working on a commercial game and how to handle contracts and what seems reasonable for my price.

 

[Shaz]

no probs.


I don't think too many people here worry about contracts.  I certainly haven't had to prepare, or sign, any contracts for the people I've commissioned or the ones who commissioned me.


Which doesn't mean you (or they) don't have to conduct yourselves professionally.  A contract is an extra layer of security if you feel it's needed.