Hi! I'm new here, so I appollogize in advance if this post isnt exactly what these forums are made for. I read a similar post about pitching a game idea, but it didn't quite answer the questions I had in mind. I am not a game programmer, and to be honest I have no idea about all the things that go into game development. However, I do have what I think is a really good game idea. Its unique enough to be something brand new, while traditional enough to know that there would be a large active playing base. More imporantly, it would tap into a overpopulated massively multiplayer market for those who are more interested in rts/rpg type games. I am a Junior at Princeton University majoring in Economics/Finance, so like I said i have no real game development experience. But I do think I have a good idea, and if I fleshed out the game plans, the storyline and everything else, it could be alot more than just a good idea. Is this worth pursuing at all. Is there a way to get in touch with those who are experienced in developing games and work with them on the idea? From a game development perspective, how much is a good idea really worth. I know there is a lot that goes into making the idea into a game, and then finding a publisher who is interested. So like I said, is it worth fleshing out the ideas and trying to talk to developers, or is it better for me to go work on my econ homework :P Thanks anyone for your input.

Thanks guys. I do appreciate it. And just to clarify something from the first reply. It wouldnt be an mmorpg, but the game play would be online. It would me much more of an RTS than anything else. Anyways, like I said, i appreciate your comments, and it was mostly what I expected. I would have been interested in the marketing angle, but maybe its something thats too much of a shot in the dark to really work on, considering its just an idea, and as the second replier said, probably not all that novel in the first place.