Dragon's Den

[Monte Carlo]

Just finished watching Dragon's Den. I think the programme started in Japan, and I don't know if you have it in the US or elsewhere but the deal is this...

 

In an old warehouse, five pantomime uber-capitalists sit in big leather chairs surrounded by, literally, piles of cash. A hapless business person wanders up the stairs and asks for their money in return for a pitifully optimistic share in their company. Like panning for gold, there are squillions of utterly rubbish pitches then one that is a gem.

 

It's the X-Factor for reasonably intelligent people.

 

Here's the deal. All of us are Dragons. We all have half a million Obz Dollars, an exciting new notional currency that I have invented for this thread. Anybody can pitch their idea to us and we will then rip it apart like ravenous were-sharks fed a juicy steak. Then we will either invest or not invest. If you don't want to invest just say "I'm OUT!" and give a condescending reason why, for optimal realism.

 

Games-related pitches are obviously sought, but hey it's a daft thread on the internet so other wacky business ideas are also welcome as long as you aren't Interplay (lulz). Like, for example, an MMORPG based on cheese or a Wii game about seeing how long you can stay completely still (Death Simulator Legend 3000).

 

 

Cheers

 

MC

Edited September 13, 2010 by Monte Carlo

[Serrano]

How about a game about submariners, in space, in a submarine?

[Darth InSidious]

Hi, Dragons, I'm Darth InSidious, I'm 34 years old, and I'm the Chief Executive Managing Director of Inept Solutions, a new retail copmany. I'm looking for an initial investment of 8,000,000 Obz Dollars for a total share of the cmopnay of 0.01%. My compnay is based on our wonderful porduct, the EcoKnit. The EcoKnit is a new breed of dog which doubles as a very warm scarf. It's warm, friendly, and only very rarely ****s on your back. Thank you.

[Serrano]

An RPG with branching expansions? You have a game with two distinct endings. Two expansions/sequels are made simultaneously and follow on from each outcome but have radically different stories, different opponents, different areas and quests ect.

[Orogun01]

Just finished watching Dragon's Den. I think the programme started in Japan, and I don't know if you have it in the US or elsewhere but the deal is this...

 

In an old warehouse, five pantomime uber-capitalists sit in big leather chairs surrounded by, literally, piles of cash. A hapless business person wanders up the stairs and asks for their money in return for a pitifully optimistic share in their company. Like panning for gold, there are squillions of utterly rubbish pitches then one that is a gem.

 

It's the X-Factor for reasonably intelligent people.

 

Here's the deal. All of us are Dragons. We all have half a million Obz Dollars, an exciting new notional currency that I have invented for this thread. Anybody can pitch their idea to us and we will then rip it apart like ravenous were-sharks fed a juicy steak. Then we will either invest or not invest. If you don't want to invest just say "I'm OUT!" and give a condescending reason why, for optimal realism.

 

Games-related pitches are obviously sought, but hey it's a daft thread on the internet so other wacky business ideas are also welcome as long as you aren't Interplay (lulz). Like, for example, an MMORPG based on cheese or a Wii game about seeing how long you can stay completely still (Death Simulator Legend 3000).

 

 

Cheers

 

MC

Correction, we all have half a million dollars except LoF. His is shared with the proletariat, forcefully.

[I want teh kotor 3]

Just finished watching Dragon's Den. I think the programme started in Japan, and I don't know if you have it in the US or elsewhere but the deal is this...

 

In an old warehouse, five pantomime uber-capitalists sit in big leather chairs surrounded by, literally, piles of cash. A hapless business person wanders up the stairs and asks for their money in return for a pitifully optimistic share in their company. Like panning for gold, there are squillions of utterly rubbish pitches then one that is a gem.

 

It's the X-Factor for reasonably intelligent people.

 

Here's the deal. All of us are Dragons. We all have half a million Obz Dollars, an exciting new notional currency that I have invented for this thread. Anybody can pitch their idea to us and we will then rip it apart like ravenous were-sharks fed a juicy steak. Then we will either invest or not invest. If you don't want to invest just say "I'm OUT!" and give a condescending reason why, for optimal realism.

 

Games-related pitches are obviously sought, but hey it's a daft thread on the internet so other wacky business ideas are also welcome as long as you aren't Interplay (lulz). Like, for example, an MMORPG based on cheese or a Wii game about seeing how long you can stay completely still (Death Simulator Legend 3000).

 

 

Cheers

 

MC

Correction, we all have half a million dollars except LoF. His is shared with the proletariat, forcefully.

 

EPIC LOL

[Bos_hybrid]

My idea in bullet points:

 

* Multi-platform

* Slient protagonist

* About 30 hours in length(20 per playthrough)

* First 10 hours set it up(ie *10 hour Taris*)

* Set at High School(Taris High)

* Sparkling vampires, obsessed with a special ring

* You join a elite group to battle this menace

* Or join an equally elite group to assist the menace

* Distinctive good/evil paths (7 hours each)

* Based on one choice(* he he I go bad*)

* Lot's of tunnels, but no fighting in them

* 3 endings(good/evil/true)

* Bugs

* Lots of DLC (Most of it substandard)

[Monte Carlo]

No tunnels? I'M OUT!

[Orogun01]

My idea in bullet points:

 

* Multi-platform

* Slient protagonist

* About 30 hours in length(20 per playthrough)

* First 10 hours set it up(ie *10 hour Taris*)

* Set at High School(Taris High)

* Sparkling vampires, obsessed with a special ring

* You join a elite group to battle this menace

* Or join an equally elite group to assist the menace

* Distinctive good/evil paths (7 hours each)

* Based on one choice(* he he I go bad*)

* Lot's of tunnels, but no fighting in them

* 3 endings(good/evil/true)

* Bugs

* Lots of DLC (Most of it substandard)

I sent this quote to Bioware, they should contact you shortly.

[Walsingham]

Hi, Dragons, I'm Darth InSidious, I'm 34 years old, and I'm the Chief Executive Managing Director of Inept Solutions, a new retail copmany. I'm looking for an initial investment of 8,000,000 Obz Dollars for a total share of the cmopnay of 0.01%. My compnay is based on our wonderful porduct, the EcoKnit. The EcoKnit is a new breed of dog which doubles as a very warm scarf. It's warm, friendly, and only very rarely ****s on your back. Thank you.

 

I like this idea. What steps have you taken to protect the IPR?