Technology is interesting and it allows people to create different value adding solutions. Unfortunately only few of them get noticed and inspire others. So we thought we should do something to change this situation. A lot of Fortumo users have came up with interesting ideas how to integrate SMS-services to the existing solution and build up a strong business case. We are going to introduce one story every month and hope you’ll find it interesting to read. Hopefully you’ll get new ideas how SMS-sevices can be used and inspiration to create something totally new and innovative.
Enternum is a browser based role-play in which user is a character whose purpose is to be the richest of all. There are many possibilities to earn money, e.g. “robbing”, “working”, “making and selling homebrew”, “trading with stocks” and “casino”. It is possible to own real estate, weapons, stocks and have mafia. For protecting house and health the player can hire security.
“The player can form a gang where to he can recruit other players as well. There are many advantages belonging to the gang: free protection from robberies and opportunity to use gang’s help against the robberies etc. Besides that, users can hire security to guard their houses or buy weapons. With mafia player can rob others and earn benefit from that.”
How have you applied SMS- services in your game?
The main resources of the game are moves and actions, therefore, it expects from the user commitment and constant involvement. Player can make moves for free after certain periods, but it is possible to buy extra moves via SMS. The games has wide opportunities and it’s constantly developing.
Where did the idea of using SMS- services come from?
The idea of making the game came about 3 years ago when I saw a similar Estonian browser-based game. That time they weren’t that popular yet, but a lot of my acquaintances and friends were playing them. While I had learned some programming, I decided to try out something like this as well. At the beginning, I wanted more to exercise, but the game became extremely popular and I decided that I should evolve and amend the game.
Why did you decide to use SMS- services in your web business?
There were a lot of users and people who wanted to be more successful. So I added an opportunity to buy moves via SMS. The idea of adding SMS- services came when I was surfing in the net and I found out that it is possible to start services really easy and with few minutes. There’s a constant competition between players in the game mainly because of getting to the top in the charts. That attracts even more people to play. The game is free to play but for a little money it’s possible to get faster to the top.
What has SMS-service additionally given you?
Adding SMS- services has supported the game mainly financially. It’s not excluded I use SMS- services in other sites as well. It is a really good and fast opportunity to set up your own business!
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This is awesome !!! Good work