I'm not a programmer, but I really enjoy the visual novel game Monster Prom, which has a ton of dialogue. Unfortunately, there's no easy way to access or read this dialogue in-game. I've tried using Asset Studio to extract the files since the game was made on Unity, but I haven't had any success. I turned to Fiverr to see if I could hire someone to help me extract the dialogue files, but I'm a bit concerned about the reliability of these freelancers—and many seem to charge around $150! I'd love some advice on a few things: What's a reasonable price for this kind of service? Are there other ways I could extract the dialogue myself to save some money? And is there a better platform than Fiverr for finding this kind of help? Thanks in advance for your insights!
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It seems like you're asking someone to extract game data, which can be a bit of a gray area legally. Just keep in mind that if you pay someone for this and they disappear with your money, you won't have any recourse since the service involves questionable legality. Typically, people can't really pursue someone for performance fees if the work itself is on shaky ground legally.
Exactly! If the extraction is just for your own enjoyment and not for distribution, it might not be illegal, right?
If you want to get this done without spending too much, I'd suggest reaching out to indie dev communities or forums—not just Fiverr. There might be someone who’d help for a lower rate or even just for fun! You could also check out game modding communities where people do similar work all the time.
As a developer, I’d need more details to give an accurate estimate. What file formats are you dealing with? Have you tried any programming languages yourself? If you can present the problem more clearly, you might find people willing to help out for free, just for the challenge.
I see your point, but isn't it okay to extract data for personal use? Sharing it or using it commercially is where it gets sticky.