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On the 6th of May (8:00pm GMT) four members of the ExtraExp team are attempting to break the Guinness world record for longest time playing Minecraft (current record is 35hrs,35mins,35secs), we are doing this to raise money for the Make a Wish Foundation, you can donate at ( http://ift.tt/1O3zQsq ) The event will be streamed LIVE on twitch for you to enjoy ( http://ift.tt/1OPzT9V ) . we will all have a stream set up So don't forget to come along and watch as it'll be a great laugh.

I find myself in a financial situation where I can afford to commission a mod idea I've been fond of for some time. However, I have absolutely no clue where to begin on something like this.

What skills do I look for in those I commission?

How much monetary compensation is considered adequate for the respective work involved?

For what duration of time should the developers expect to work on this mod?

I have the utmost respect for those who can understand programming since it just boggles my mind, and I have minimal know-how on what I'm talking about.

~F.A.Q.~ (To whom it may concern.)

Q: What is the budget?

A: $1500, and further payments upwards of a grand sum of $5000 by the end.

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Q: What kind of mod are you looking for?

A: I'm hoping to commission a total conversion mod on a scale greater than that of any previous attempt. Drawing ideas from mods like TerraFirmaCraft, I'm yearning to see a mod that emulates a wasteland survival to the highest degree. i.e. Radiation, complex diseases, and research.

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Q: Why would you commission a mod like this?

A: I've had this idea for a long time, and I honestly just want to leave Minecraft with a fantastic mod for everyone to enjoy complete with all the bells and whistles like new animations, mechanics unique to a mod of this caliber, and a high degree of personal flavor on weaponry and survival. I'm borderline clueless if what I'm asking is even possible or feasible, but I thought I'd ask here before looking for freelancers.

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Any thoughts?

Ideas?

Insight?

Anything to shed some light on something like this is appreciated.