@fastlane... shure the publisher does take a risk, but look. they can see and test a finished game like mine for example before! they publish it. they should have enough knowledge to not license a crap game from me. that is the whole point.

i just wanted to say that a hobbyist should not spend too much money because he cant be shure that the game will sell well enough that he doesnt end up in the reds. but thats just my opinion.