We are looking for an experienced programmer and DirectX (Open GL a plus) coder to create a gaming enhancement program and distribution method for a medium sized (100+) team of game enthusiasts. This program will run in overlay fashion over the following games: Call of Duty 4, Half Life 2, Battlefield 2, Battlefield 2142, Counter Strike Source, and a few others.
The original program will be provided but must be tweaked weekly. Time involved will amount to 3 hours/day depending on the coder's ability.
Reverse engineering skills are necessary. You will be required to disassemble existing programs (no copyright infringement involved) and recode them for faster distribution through a network delivery system.
We prefer that the coder have a sense of humor and a thick skin. Some of our members can get quite nasty when their programs aren't working correctly. If you're comfortable with smart alec remarks you'll fit right in.
Bidders should think of this as a long-term job lasting 5+ years. Salary is based on? revenue using a proven existing business model and a 60/40 partnership.
There? is? a? "safety? net"? of? $1000/month? during the first probationary 30 days provided you have a complete and working program at that time.
Thereafter the monthly rate would climb to the cap of $5000/month. Salaries are paid on the 10th of each month.
EDIT: We are NOT looking for a company as we're entering into a long-term profit sharing program with the winning bidder. Lone wolf programmers only please.
## Deliverables
1) Complete and fully-functional working program(s) in executable form as well as complete source code of all work done.
2) Deliverables must be in ready-to-run condition, as follows? (depending on the nature? of the deliverables):
a)? For web sites or? other server-side deliverables intended to only ever exist in one place in the Buyer's environment--Deliverables must be installed by the Seller in ready-to-run condition in the Buyer's environment.
b) For all others including desktop software or software the buyer intends to distribute: A software? installation package that will install the software in ready-to-run condition on the platform(s) specified in this bid request.
3) All deliverables will be considered "work made for hire" under U.S. Copyright law. Buyer will receive exclusive and complete copyrights to all work purchased. (No GPL, GNU, 3rd party components, etc. unless all copyright ramifications are explained AND AGREED TO by the buyer on the site per the coder's Seller Legal Agreement).
* * *This broadcast message was sent to all bidders on Saturday Jan 5, 2008 9:39:57 AM:
Our search has been broadened and our requirements and pay updated. Please review our ad and see if you are still qualified. To date we have four possible winners. We are looking for two more. Thanks to all that participated, and good luck to those that are still involved! -Gary
## Platform
Windows XP and Vista (Admin rights).