Welcome to the BigWorld Technology Indie licensing website!

BigWorld has been commercially licensing to game developers since 2004 and we are now seeing our second generation of licensees come to market. BigWorld Technology has been built on the solid foundation of nearly ten years of software development focused exclusively on the massive online gaming and virtual worlds markets. There are over forty commercial projects in development or launched using BigWorld Technology.

Comprised of a 3D Engine, distributed scalable server software, content creation tools, live management tools & instrumentation, BigWorld Technology is the premier complete and proven massively multiplayer game development solution, providing all of the complex systems required to produce engaging, highly scalable next-generation MMOGs and Virtual Worlds.

If you want the comprehensive low-down on all that is BigWorld, visit www.bigworldtech.com and take a look at all the engine has to offer. Beyond that, our blog also has the honor roll of games that are shipping or in open beta from around the world - check out blog.bigworldtech.com.

BigWorld Technology is a very focused idea - a scalable, stable, documented and well supported online game engine with a massive focus. This is what we do as a company.

...for the casual enthusiast and the industrious collective, this is the most inexpensive but also the most limited license. We provide you with pre-compiled tools, the Python source to our Fantasy Demo and related assets. The license allows you to essentially play with the environment and re-skin it, introducing models of your own and modifying some of the basic combat, game rules and terms. Although you don't get access to the C++ source, full Python source is provided. Support is self-help via a forum that we provide.

*Pricing:*	*Restrictions:*	*Upgrade path:*	*Who is eligible?*
US$299 annually	Maximum 10,000 subscribers/accounts, 10% gross royalty on any commercial revenue from the game. If the annual subscription is not renewed, the license will be terminated. This includes access to support forums, latest builds, server and tools. If the project generates revenue, the royalty in line with the terms of the License Agreement remain in effect. Cannot hold more than one type of license at any one time.	To BigWorld Small Commercial or BigWorld Commercial licenses, less existing license fees paid.	Any company with less than 25 contractors, part-time or employees, < US$200k annual revenues or investor funding

What is included?

The Indie and Academic editions of BigWorld Technology are the same (only the licensing agreement changes). The tools are copy protected, and you are provided with a code to install the tools on 25 machines. Python source is provided for the client scripts. There is no C++ source. The FMOD sound engine is the only plug-in supported. Support is from the community via a BigWorld run forum. XML is used for entity persistence. Not all monitoring features of server are available. The client has a small "Powered by BigWorld Technology" watermark.

*Source Code Provided?*	*Plug-in Support*	*Support*	*Copy Protection?*	Entity Persistence	Server Monitoring	Watermark on Client?
Python scripts used by client.	FMOD only.	Community forums.	Yes	XML	Partial Support	Yes

...it's a mad world out there - perhaps you have a pitch for your investor or publisher, or perhaps you are starting your own company and want to bootstrap your way forward - either way, this is your best shot shy of a Commercial License of getting access to BigWorld Technology source code. Source to the client, and tools is provided, both Python and C++, as well as comprehensive documentation. The missing link here vs the commercial package is the server source code, and level of support provided. Support forums are enabled, and you are able to buy direct-interaction support packages for one-on-one time with our developers in blocks of 10 hours.

*Pricing:*	*Restrictions:*	*Upgrade path:*	*Who is eligible?*
US$2,999 annually	Maximum 10,000 subscribers/accounts, 10% gross royalty on any commercial revenue from the game. If the annual subscription not renewed, access to support forums and latest builds is discontinued. if the project generates revenue, the royalty in line with the terms of the [License Agreement] remain in effect. Cannot hold more than one type of license at any one time.	To BigWorld Commercial licenses, less existing license fees paid.	Any company with less than 25 contractors, part-time or employees, < US$300k annual revenues or investor funding

What is included?

Includes everything in the Indie edition, with the addition of all the C++ source code to the client and tools. This enables you to use all the plug-ins and extensions available for BigWorld Technology, including: SpeedTree, ScaleForm, Umbra, Dolby Axon, Vivox, Fork Particle. Support is from the community via a BigWorld run forum. There is no copy protection. The client does not have a watermark. XML is used for entity persistence. Not all monitoring features of server are available.

*Source Code Provided?*	*Plug-in Support*	*Support*	*Copy Protection?*	Entity Persistence	Server Monitoring	Watermark on Client?
Python scripts used by client, C++ source to client and tools.	All available client plug-ins.	Community forums.	No	XML	Partial Support	No

Finally, a complete integrated MMOG and Virtual Worlds middleware platform for the education market! This is an excellent opportunity to educate the next generation of MMO game programmers, artists and game designers by using our complete scalable solution. We provide your with a license for a single class of up to 25 students with pre-compiled tools, the Python source to our Fantasy Demo and related assets. The license allows you to essentially play with the environment and re-skin it, introducing models of your own and modifying some of the basic combat, game rules and terms. Although you don't get access to the C++ source, full Python source is provided. This approach will easily enable your students to add a MMO development project within your curriculum. Support is self-help via the forum that we provide.

*Pricing:*	*Restrictions:*	*Upgrade path:*	*Who is eligible?*
US$299 for up to 25 students per year	Maximum 10,000 subscribers/accounts, 10% gross royalty on any commercial revenue from the game. If the annual subscription not renewed, access to support forums and latest builds is discontinued. If the project generates revenue, the royalty in line with the terms of the [License Agreement] remain in effect. Cannot hold more than one type of license at any one time.	n/a	Accredited Educational Institutions

What is included?

The Indie and Academic editions of BigWorld Technology are the same (only the licensing agreement changes). The tools are copy protected, and you are provided with a code to install the tools on 25 student machines. Python source is provided for the client scripts. There is no C++ source. The FMOD sound engine is the only plug-in supported. Support is from the community via a BigWorld run forum. XML is used for entity persistence. Not all monitoring features of server are available. The client has a small "Powered by BigWorld Technology - Academic" watermark. Academic is for not commercial use.You must be an accredited academic institution to be eligible to license this version.

*Source Code Provided?*	*Plug-in Support*	*Support*	*Copy Protection?*	Entity Persistence	Server Monitoring	Watermark on Client?
Python scripts used by client.	FMOD only.	Community forums.	Yes	XML	Partial Support	Yes

This is where as a company we spend most of our time and focus. MMOs and large-scale online worlds are not for the faint-hearted - if you are serious about the games business, an incorporated company or a publisher and are looking for a totally focused middleware company to help you build that game, then please have a look at our commercial license enquiry form available on the www.bigworldtech.com website. We support a wide range of companies around the world, provide detailed on-site training and dedicated support staff focused on helping you ship your game. The license runs to the hundreds of thousands of dollars and is for serious commercial ventures only. The commercial license consists of an up-front fee and an annual support/maintenance contract. Click here to fill out a license enquiry form and get a hold of one of our representatives.

*Pricing:*	*Restrictions:*	*Upgrade path:*	*Who is eligible?*
Available under non-disclosure agreement. More than several hundred thousand dollars. Negotiable royalty.	Cannot hold more than one type of license at any one time.	n/a	n/a

What is included?

Includes everything in the Indie Source edition, with the addition of source code for most of the server components, and full support from BigWorld Support staff via MSN and Web Ticketing system. There is no copy protection. MySQL is used for entity persistence. All monitoring features of server are available.

*Source Code Provided?*	*Plug-in Support*	*Support*	*Copy Protection?*	Entity Persistence	Server Monitoring	Watermark on Client?
Python scripts used by client, C++ source to client and tools, some server C++ source.	All available client plug-ins.	MSN & Web Ticketing	No	MySQL	Full Support	No