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DISCLAIMER
- Please click here to read before proceeding:
Before reading this guide any further, it is PARAMOUNT that you carefully read, and fully understand all information provided in parts 1 -3 of our Newagemugen Beginners guide to Commissions.
If you have not yet read these, please read them via the links provided below:
Part 4a - Introduction to Mugen commissions
https://www.newagemugen.com/t3726-complete-beginners-guide-to-mugen-part-4a-introduction-to-mugen-commissions
Part 4b - Copyrights vs Fan Art
https://www.newagemugen.com/t3728-complete-beginners-guide-to-mugen-part-4b-commissions-copyrights-fan-art
Part 4c - Commissions vs Profiteering
https://www.newagemugen.com/t3729-complete-beginners-guide-to-mugen-part-4c-commissions-vs-profiteering
Part 4d - Commissions services guide
https://www.newagemugen.com/t3815-complete-beginners-guide-to-mugen-part-4d-commission-services-guide
IMPORTANT: The following guide is for reference only, and to form a base guideline/understanding of how commissions work
within the professional video game/digital design industry.
All information provided is based on professional advice/experience/research from current/ex-game & digital design industry member/s.
MUGEN commission prices will vary depending on the creator/website and their individual skills/services.
Please ensure you have investigated all possible options before committing to a single commission/artist.
All provided information does not in any way reflect the personal opinions/views of Newagemugen forums or any individual/s.
Newagemugen commissions are offered as a non-profit, heavily subsidized service thanks to crowd funding/donations from senior Newagemugen management staff/backers (Goldsaint Members/Goldsaint Usergroup/Founders/Admin staff).
Unless clearly discussed/specified between client/creator prior to commencement, management/ownership of all commission based assets/finished product remains the property of Newagemugen senior staff/Gold Saint Usergroup during/prior/after completion of all designated work.
Newagemugen reserves the right to redistribute said work ONLY among senior staff/Goldsaint Usergroup senior members.
Redistribution of said assets outside the aforementioned groups is strictly prohibited & will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
We thank you for your understanding in this matter.
If you have any questions regarding commissions or ownership/rights/T&Cs, please feel free to make a formal submission via the feedback/Appeals thread via the link below
https://www.newagemugen.com/t2927-general-community-support-appeals-faqs-thread
As a non-profit community, It is not the intent of Newagemugen to advocate business transactions/e-commerce, or the exchange of goods and/or services, and Newagemugen is not responsible for any such individual activities/personal agreements between its members, providing those activities do not conflict with our community rules & conditions.
If you have read and fully understand all of the above, please proceed:
The recommended Commission rate for professional MUGEN & Graphic Design services
is a Donation of$18.00 USD per Hour of services required.
(please note this is only a recommended figure based on information/research that will be provided below).
It is recommended that the client makes a 50% deposit on start/accepting commission date, 50% on completion & supply of the commission.
The creator should supply videos/images confirming completion of the commission in working form to the client before the final payment is made and file/s are supplied.
The creator should supply videos/images confirming completion of the commission in working form to the client before the final payment is made and file/s are supplied.
Donations are processed securely via our Newagemugen Paypal Donations page HERE
Note: it is not the intent/goal of Newagemugen to advocate/encourage/accept the exchange of funds for any goods and/or services.
Donations should only be given by the will/intent of the donor for the purpose of charity/gifting. If a creator does offer his/her services on newagemugen forums, consider this also charity, not as goods/services. If you do so choose to offer donation to our forum, as a form of thank you/support in a manner indicative of the suggested commission rates, and not as a method of payment for goods/services, we are more than happy to accept and are grateful for this.
This guide provides a highly detailed price information guide for both Commission users and creators.
We believe in honesty, transparency and integrity at Newagemugen and believe it is necessary to explain where commission pricing comes from, and how fairness is maintained/monitored to protect the client and the artists.
Whether you are a creator or a client, We highly recommend reading all of the information below before considering a commission.
We believe in honesty, transparency and integrity at Newagemugen and believe it is necessary to explain where commission pricing comes from, and how fairness is maintained/monitored to protect the client and the artists.
Whether you are a creator or a client, We highly recommend reading all of the information below before considering a commission.
Now the big question.....
Newagemugen uses a universal pricing method from the graphic design industry.
This method is known as the "freelance graphic design cost calculation method".
This is the universally accepted method used by freelance graphic designers when quoting jobs for clients.
An Example of this method can be found here: https://designpickle.com/graphic-design-cost-calculator/
Via this method, the total cost of your commission is calculated using 3 variables:
Newagemugen uses a universal pricing method from the graphic design industry.
This method is known as the "freelance graphic design cost calculation method".
This is the universally accepted method used by freelance graphic designers when quoting jobs for clients.
An Example of this method can be found here: https://designpickle.com/graphic-design-cost-calculator/
Via this method, the total cost of your commission is calculated using 3 variables:
Variable 01 - Hourly rate
Variable 02 - total Number of Designs required
Variable 03 - Total Number of hours required per design
The formula is: COMMISSION COST = VAR01 x (VAR02 x VAR03)
Next we will look at each of the 3 variables in detail to give you a full, detailed
explanation of our commission pricing system to help you make the best informed decision on your project.
explanation of our commission pricing system to help you make the best informed decision on your project.
As of 2020, the recommended MUGEN commission rate is $18.00 USD per hour.
Is this expensive? Good question. Glad you asked!
You will find this is extremely low, and almost 50% lower than the USA standard industry graphic design rate.
But don't take our word for it!
To give you an idea on international rates, check the examples below:
Is this expensive? Good question. Glad you asked!
You will find this is extremely low, and almost 50% lower than the USA standard industry graphic design rate.
But don't take our word for it!
To give you an idea on international rates, check the examples below:
The official US hourly rate as of 2020 was $30.28 USD/hr
https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/graphic-designer/united-states
The official Canadian Hourly rate as of 2020 was $26.17 USD/hr
https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/graphic-designer/canada
The Official UK hourly rate as of 2020 was $22.27 USD/hr.
https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/graphic-designer/united-kingdom
The Official Japan hourly rate as of 2020 was $27.48 USD/hr
https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/graphic-designer/japan
https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/graphic-designer/united-states
The official Canadian Hourly rate as of 2020 was $26.17 USD/hr
https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/graphic-designer/canada
The Official UK hourly rate as of 2020 was $22.27 USD/hr.
https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/graphic-designer/united-kingdom
The Official Japan hourly rate as of 2020 was $27.48 USD/hr
https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/graphic-designer/japan
Design? what do you mean by "design?".
In the graphic design industry, the term "design" is used divide a large project into sub-parts that need to be created individually.
In the case of specific MUGEN commissions such as screenpacks/fullgames, a design would refer to each individual menu/select/intro/vs/fight screen, or any interface/menu screen that is required within the project.
The number of designs required will vary depending on your commission type, and the complexity of your project.
When discussing the project, you must specify everything you require require so the designer can calculate how many designs are needed to complete your request.
For example, a fully complete Mugen fullgame/screenpack is a large commission that could require up to 19 designs or more.
In the graphic design industry, the term "design" is used divide a large project into sub-parts that need to be created individually.
In the case of specific MUGEN commissions such as screenpacks/fullgames, a design would refer to each individual menu/select/intro/vs/fight screen, or any interface/menu screen that is required within the project.
The number of designs required will vary depending on your commission type, and the complexity of your project.
When discussing the project, you must specify everything you require require so the designer can calculate how many designs are needed to complete your request.
For example, a fully complete Mugen fullgame/screenpack is a large commission that could require up to 19 designs or more.
- Click here to see a list of possible Mugen Screenpack designs required:
- Pre-Game designs:
1.intro
2.loading screen
3.main menu
4.options screen
select screen designs:
5. Portrait template
6. character select slots
Pre-fight screen designs:
7.VS Screen
8.portrait template
fight screen designs:
9.Power Bars
10.single mode lifebars
11.simul/tag mode lifebars
12.team mode lifebars
13.round animations
14.fonts
Post fight screen designs:
15.portraits
16.victory screen
17.continue screen
18.game over screen
19.Credits screen
This variable is used to calculate both the MINIMUM cost and TOTAL cost of your commission.
By default, when doing your initial quote, we charge all designs out at the base rate of 1 HOUR per design.
For example, if you required 15 designs, without working out the no.of hours required per design, we can calculate the absolute minimum cost via our formula as follows:
By default, when doing your initial quote, we charge all designs out at the base rate of 1 HOUR per design.
For example, if you required 15 designs, without working out the no.of hours required per design, we can calculate the absolute minimum cost via our formula as follows:
VAR01 x (VAR02 x VAR03) = COMMISSION COST
hourly rate x (no.of designs x no.of hours req) = Commission cost
$18 USD x (15 x 1) = $270 USD.
hourly rate x (no.of designs x no.of hours req) = Commission cost
$18 USD x (15 x 1) = $270 USD.
To simplify this even further, this means that a Mugen commission that required 15 designs, would cost a minimum of $270 USD to create.
When discussing your project, always try and sway the client to keep each design achievable within a 1 hour design.
If a particular design requires a higher number of hours to complete, always let the client know this and suggest alternatives where applicable.
When discussing your project, always try and sway the client to keep each design achievable within a 1 hour design.
If a particular design requires a higher number of hours to complete, always let the client know this and suggest alternatives where applicable.
Hopefully by reading through this guide, you have a clear understanding of Mugen commission prices and how they are calculated.
